OBITUARIES for JANUARY 2011; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 1 Feb 2011 Source: The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish, La. ============================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ============================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ============================================================================= Published: Saturday, January 1, 2011 CREEL, ROBERT Robert Lee Creel, 92, a native of Bogalusa, a resident of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Sunday at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by two daughters, Peggy Creel Humbert and husband, Gordon, and Bonnie Creel and companion, Dodi Prather; two sons, Ken Creel and wife, Cathy, and Robert Creel and wife, Susan; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, J.D. Creel; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Celeste Creel; his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Dasch Creel; his sister, Maude Adams; and his brothers, Willard and Howard Creel. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, was retired from 37 years of service with Exxon, primarily based at Grand Isle and was a member of Exxon Annuitant Club of Louisiana Bayous. He loved spending time with family and gardening. Special thanks to Feliciana Home Health, to St. Joseph's Carpenter House and to The Cottage at Broadmoor and staff for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10004 or visit their website at www.jdrf.org. Resthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 1, 2011 RHODES, KIM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kim Anne Rhodes, 53, a native of Flint, Mich., and a longtime resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. A memorial visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Robin Rhodes; one daughter, Heather Rhodes and future son-in-law, Dusty Rhodes; her mother, Doris Peterson; her mother-in-law, Beulah Rhodes; two brothers, Gerald Martineau and Mark Peterson; one sister, Sharon Rich; one sister-in-law, Cindy Dupre; two brothers-in-law, Alan Rhodes and David Rhodes; and many nieces and nephews from Michigan and Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin "Bud" Peterson; and father-in- law, Roy Rhodes. She was a homemaker, wife and mother. She loved gardening and being outside with her pets. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Sunday, January 2, 2011 ANDRES, STACY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stacy P. Olagues Andres, 44, was welcomed into paradise at 9:03 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, after a brief courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mandeville, 1501 W. Causeway Approach. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at the church. Private graveside services will be held at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum in New Orleans. She was the loving mother to Spencer Patrick and Bennett Lewis; beloved daughter of Andre'& Karen Olagues; adored by her sisters, Judith and husband John, and Gerri Anne and husband, Paul; two brothers, Darren and wife, Maria, and Brian and wife, Elizabeth; seven nieces; and two nephews. Stacy and her family would like to thank Dr. J. Gertler and her staff and all the staff of caring doctors and nurses at St. Tammany Hospital. We would like to thank all her extended family and friends who gave so generously of themselves during the past year. Special thanks to Scott for his unfailing love and devotion. In lieu of flowers Masses are preferred. Stacy's request was for donations to the Spenser and Bennett Andres education fund at any Capital One Bank. E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 2, 2011 BERGERON, LAURA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Laura Mae Felarise Bergeron, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died at 8:23 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Voltaire Bergeron Sr.; one son, Timmy Pitre; one stepson, Voltaire Bergeron Jr. and wife, Rachel; five daughters, Gail Rogers and husband, Larry Sr., Kathy Varnum and husband, Earl, Karen Rogers and husband, Johnny Sr., Corina Ledet and husband, Jerry, and Patty Lefort and husband, David; one stepdaughter, Laura Collins and husband, Paul; two brothers, Jimmy and Gilbert Felarise; one sister, Bee Guidry; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferdinand and Helena Cheramie Felarise; one stepson, Kimble Bergeron; two brothers, Ezeman and Norman Felarise; and two sisters, Evella "Bell" Cheramie and Enola Guidry. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 2, 2011 CANAFAX, WANDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wanda Robertson Canafax, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue in Gray. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Douglas Canafax; two daughters, Gina Grace Gauthier and Terri Canafax Matherne and husband, Samuel Joseph Matherne; two sons, Michael Denis Gauthier Jr. and wife, Debra Chiasson Gauthier, and James Douglas Canafax and wife, Angel Scott Canafax; one brother, Duell J. Robertson; five grandchildren, Jake Michael Fabre, Matthew James Matherne, Cori Anna Matherne, Jace Douglas Canafax and Cade Joseph Canafax; her life-long friend, Beverly LeBoeuf Upchurch; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustine and Corrine Sear Robertson; four brothers, Norris, Ashby, Farrel and Enoch Robertson; and two sisters, Molly Robertson Boudreaux and Grace Robertson Thibodaux. Wanda enjoyed spending time with her loving family who surrounded her through her life and most of all loved her grandchildren with all her heart. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 2, 2011 CHIASSON, LULA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lula Mae Chiasson, 80, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, lost her seven-year battle with Alzheimer's disease at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Mathews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Barrios Cemetery. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Herman Chiasson; two sons, Ted Chiasson, and Michael Chiasson and wife, Joyce; one daughter, Debra Chiasson Cheramie and companion, Carl White Jr.; one brother, Alex Rodrigue Jr.; two sisters, Gertie Rodrigue Hebert and Shirley Sevin; and four grandchildren, Billy Chiasson, Alan Cheramie Jr., Joni Chiasson and Lee Ann Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex Sr. and Ida Rodrigue; one son, Steven Chiasson; three brothers, Calvin Rodrigue, Louis Rodrigue and Huey Rodrigue; two sisters, Lillian Hidalgo and Lucille Guidroz; and two grandchildren, Michelle Chiasson and Angela Stevens. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 2, 2011 JACKSON, JANICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janice Jackson, 53, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Rocks of Ages Baptist Church. with burial at Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her stepfather, Earl Johnson; seven brothers, Darnell Johnson of Houma, Paul Mart of Raceland, Steve Jackson and wife, Christina, of Houma, Paul Harvey of Baton Rouge, Donald Jackson of Houma, Wayne Harvey and wife, LaShawn of Lake Charles, and Michael James Harvey of Baton Rouge; and nine sisters, Debbie Crawford of Morgan City, Loretta Chester of Raceland, Sheila Johnson of Morgan City, Linda Singleton and husband, Vernon, of Amelia, Betty Jackson of Houma, Jeanette Harvey of Morgan City, Regina Martin of Raceland, Lynette Brown and husband, Samuel, of Raceland, and Constance Harvey of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ora Mae Johnson and James Harvey; two brothers, Earl Jackson and Derrell Johnson; one sister, Bonnie Harvey; and her grandparents, Charles and Ida Harvey, and Nathenial and Amy Jackson. She was a member of Rocks of Ages Baptist Church. She served as an usher and in the choir. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 2, 2011 LANDRY, MARGARET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sister Margaret Mary Landry, 96, a Sister of Mount Carmel and teacher returned to God on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at Eastridge Nursing Home. She was in the 77th year of her religious profession. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Motherhouse, 420 Robert E. Lee Blvd. in New Orleans, with a rosary service at 9:30 a.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Mr. Dennis Paul Landry of Crowley; and two sisters, Mrs. Delta Morris of Pasadena, Texas and Mrs. Delia "Dee" Orlopp of Caldwell, Texas. Sister Margaret Mary, the fourth of nine children was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Mr. Louis O. Landry; and four sisters, Mrs. Ads Mier, Mrs. Zena Hamilton, Mrs. Virginia Morris and Monica Patricia Landry. Sister Margaret Mary was born Genevieve Adea Landry, on Jan. 23, 1914 in Rayne to Adonis Landry of Jeanerette and Virginia Schexneyder Landry of Rayne. She entered the Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Sept. 5, 1930, made her first profession on Aug. 2, 1933 and pronounced perpetual vows Aug. 3, 1936. Sister Margaret Mary graduated from Mount Carmel in New Iberia in 1929. She received her bachelor of arts degree with a major in French and a minor in Latin and History from Loyola University in New Orleans and earned a master's degree in Theology from Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. in 1956. She also received a master's degree in English from Catholic University in Washington, DC in 1967. Sister Mary Margaret taught from 1933 to 1971 at Mount Carmel schools in Paincourtville, Carencro, New Iberia, Thibodaux, Rayne, St. Dominic, St. James Major and Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans, Abbeville and Lafayette. From 1976 - 1987 she served as coordinator and director of religious education in New Iberia, Lafayette and for St. Ann Parish in Houma. From 1987-2000 Sister Margaret Mary taught children at Cub Corner and adult scripture classes in St. Dominic Parish and at the Motherhouse. She received the "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" honor from the Lafayette Parish Council, awarded the Degree of Paladin Leader and the Devoted Oxnard Teacher award. She resided at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center from 2001 until Hurricane Katrina when she relocated to the Golden Age of Welsh in Welsh, La. and later moved to Eastridge Nursing Home, Abbeville where she remained until her death. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schoen Funeral Home of New Orleans. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 2, 2011 MESMAN, CHARLES, III ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles "Chuck" John Mesman III, 67, born and raised in New Orleans and a lifelong resident of Kenner. passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, with his loving family at his side after a three-year battle with lung cancer. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from 3 p.m. to funeral time Monday at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie. Mass will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with a private interment. He is survived by his devoted wife of 481/2 years, Frances Cadiere Mesman; loving father of John Charles, Timothy Paul and wife, Peggy, Glenn Michael Mesman and wife, Elayne, and Michelle Ann Mesman Riggin and husband, Ronnie; proud grandfather of seven grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends; and his loving Aunt Margie Hynes of Shreveport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elva Tonry Mesman and Charles J. Mesman Jr.; and one brother, Gregory G. Mesman. He attended school in Houma at St. Francis de Sales Boy's School. He was employed for more than 30 years at HUG-Condon Moving and Storage Company where he worked in sales and office management. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Jefferson, LA 70121. Garden of Memories Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 2, 2011 MOUNT, LOUELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louella Lapeyrouse Mount, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Ricky Mount of Houma and Henry Mount Jr. of Grand Isle; one daughter, Vickie Mount Robichaux and husband, Russell of Houma; four grandchildren, Renee Nyssen and husband, Jered, of Schriever, Joshua Mount of New Orleans, Meagan Mount of Baton Rouge, and Brooke Mount of Baton Rouge; two great-grandchildren, Jadyn Nyssen and Cullen Nyssen; and three sisters, Linda Martin, Mazie Orgeron and Leona Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mount Sr.; her parents, Louis Lapeyrouse and Gladys Dupre Lapeyrouse; three brothers, Aaron Lapeyrouse, Norman Lapeyrouse and Leroy Lapeyrouse; and one sister, Eula Adams. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved Mardi Gras and was a member of the Krewe of Cleopatra and Queen Cleopatra VI. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 2, 2011 THIBODAUX, MYRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myra Dupre Thibodaux, 71, a native of Larose and a resident of Schriever, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be held at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five daughters, Cynthia Naquin, Pamela Thibodeaux, Darlene Toups, Tina Thibodaux and husband, Thomas, and Rosalie Thibodaux; one son, Michael Darden and wife, Violeta; one stepson, Dana Thibodaux; two brothers, Nelson Dupre Sr. and wife, Margie, and Morris Dupre and wife, Mary; 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold P. Darden Sr.; second husband, Percy J. Thibodaux; her parents, Maurice and Genevieve Dupre; one brother, Joseph Dupre; one sister, Gloria Dupre; and one stepson, Lynn Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Monday, January 3, 2011 DUET, DIANA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Diana Guidry Duet, 72, a native and resident of Larose, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Duet; her adopted son, Hung Nguyen; two adopted daughters, Le Tran and Helen Delhaye; two brothers, Kenneth J. Guidry and Ted J. Guidry; and one sister, Nancy Guidry Orgeron. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilkerson "Brown" and Marie Orgeron Guidry; one son, Danny Joseph Duet; and one brother, Russell J. Guidry. She was a housewife and caretaker. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 3, 2011 GRIFFIN, TRAVIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Travis James Griffin, 38, a native and resident of Larose, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Weldon P. Griffin and Connie E. Ougel; his grandmother, Enola Griffin; one son, Drake Griffin; one daughter, Jasmine Griffin; and one sister, Magee Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Dewey Edward Burr; and his grandparents, Edward Sr. and Flavia Ougel, and Eldon Griffin. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 3, 2011 OUBRE, EDDIE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eddie Joseph "Voup" Oubre Jr., 51, a native and resident of Vacherie, passed away on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Tammy Stein Oubre; one daughter, Hayley Oubre; one son, Jarred Oubre; his mother, Therese Gravois Oubre; and one sister, Catherine O. Hymel, all of Vacherie. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie J. Oubre Sr.; three brothers, Wade Oubre, Lowell Oubre, and Timothy Oubre; and two sisters, Annette O. Stein and Ellen O. Mula. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 3, 2011 SEALS, ANGELA Angela Paulette Seals, 47, a native and resident of Schriever, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Alfred Seals Sr. of Schriever and Geraldine Seals of Ohio; two sons, Lathan Jackson Jr. and Devonte' Seals both of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Sandra Seals Johnson and husband, Felton, and Valerie Moore both of Ohio; and three brothers, Alfred Seals Jr., Troy Seals and Allen Harris all of Ohio. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 3, 2011 THIELE, DR. JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. John S. Thiele, a pulmonologist, passed away at his home on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard in Metairie. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with a private interment in Metairie Cemetery. Beloved husband of Patricia Spindel Thiele; father of John Jr. and wife, Jenny, Kevin and wife, Amanda, and Leslie Thiele and fiancŽ, Timmy; his precious grandchildren, Tyler, Dylan, John III and soon to be Jacob; one brother, Mike Thiele; his sisters, Susan McCarthy and husband, Gary, Joni Rockwell and husband, Danny, and Jane Anderson and husband, John; his aunt, Sister Mary Margaret Prenger OSU; son-in-law of Richard and Ann Spindel; brother-in-law of Ricky and Kim, Keith and Judy, and Michael and Loraine Spindel; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benedict S. Thiele Sr. and Marion Prenger Thiele. Dr. Thiel was respected by his fellow physicians and greatly appreciated by the many patients whom he treated throughout the years in New Orleans, Kenner, Gonzales and Thibodaux. In addition to his love for family, friends and patients, he had a passion for playing golf as often as he could. He enjoyed many vacations at Callaway Gardens; and realized his dream of playing golf on courses in Scotland a few years ago. His closest friends also recall enjoying a good cigar with him on special occasions, while listening to Elvis. His family extends their sincere gratitude to all of the doctors, nurses and others who cared for him during his illness, most recently Canon Hospice. A special thank you to "CB", his longtime friend and receptionist for all she has done for him through the years they worked together. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Autism Society, 4340 East West Highway, Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814 or Good Shepherd Nativity School, 353 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 3, 2011 WILLIAMS, SARAH Sarah Scott Williams, 75, a native of Greenbourg and a resident of Kenner, died at 4:33 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, of Kidney failure. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the funeral home. Religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today New Star Church in Greenbourg, with burial in Crier Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Herman J. Williams; two sons, Herman Fountain and Walter West; three daughters, Jeanette Scott, Patricia Guidroz and Janice and husband, Dennis Pellerin; four stepchildren, Telisa and husband, Kevin Clark, Shamarie Barnett, Wanda and husband, James Young, and Rhonda Galton; one brother, Harold and wife, Elizebeth Scott; four sisters, Vera Scott, Margaret Martin, Clara Scott and Louisian Scott; 29 grandchildren; and 27 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eastman Scott and Versia Scott; one son, Shawn Morrison; and three brothers, Leroy Scott, Dennis Scott and Edgar Scott. She was retired and of Christian faith. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 3, 2011 WITHERWAX, DONALD Donald Witherwax, 71, a native of Woodlawn and a resident of Houma, died at 9:27 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Dupre Witherwax of Houma; one son, Perry Witherwax and wife, Robin of Houma; one stepson, Terry Pellegrin of Houma; two daughters, Donna Powers and husband, Brian, of Omak, Wash. and Cynthia Mouton and husband, Johnny, of Crowley; one stepdaughter, Lydia King of Houma; one brother, Mark Witherwax of Lake Charles; one sister, Jackie Guillory of Lake Charles; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Witherwax and Beatrice Mott Witherwax; and two brothers, Johnny and Perry Wayne Witherwax. He served as a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was Baptist. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 AUCOIN, LORETTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Loretta DeHart Aucoin, 56, a native of Houma and a resident of Theriot, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Alden Aucoin Jr. of Theriot; one son, Ted DeHart of Theriot; one stepson, Billy Aucoin and companion, Erika Price, of Schriever; one daughter, Savannah Aucoin and companion, Bradley Lovell, of Theriot; five brothers, Gerald Jordan and late wife, Dora, of Theriot, Calvin DeHart and wife, Rosie, of Theriot, Eura DeHart and wife, Yvonne, of Theriot, Clevis DeHart Jr. and wife, Nancy, of Theriot, and Rodney DeHart and wife, Jackie, of Theriot; four sisters, Mary Frances Punch and husband, Calvin Sr., of Theriot, Ethel Punch and husband, Alvin Sr., of Theriot, Glenda Liner and husband, Eldrich, of Theriot, and Tammy Guidry and late husband, Clarence, of Theriot; and one grandchild, Kira Lovell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clevis DeHart and Celena DeHart; one stepson, Jamie Aucoin; two brothers, Carroll DeHart and Kenneth DeHart; and one sister, Barbara Punch. She was a member of House of Praise. She enjoyed her traveling, sweets and her family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 BRAUD, GLYNN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Glynn "Hobo" Braud, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Braud; one son, Nathan P. Braud and partner, Wade Hebert; one granddaughter, Morgan Braud; two brothers, Terry Braud Sr. and wife, Sandra, and Barry Braud; and one sister, Joy Brown and husband, Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Rosa Braud. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 CROWE, BRANNON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brannon Scott Crowe, 45, a former resident of Houma, died at his home in Monroe, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, after a lengthy battle with heart disease. He is survived by his father, Roger Neil Crowe; his mother, Delores Crowe; two sons, Brannon Joseph Crowe and Kody Girault; one daughter, Kristen Girault ; his girlfriend, Cally Hyams; two brothers, Darren Crowe and wife, Gail, of Forney, Texas, and Derek Crowe and wife, Angela, of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister, Tara Young McEnery and husband, Don McEnery of Monroe; four nieces; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Barrett Crowe. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 DUFRENE, EDMOND Edmond Joseph Dufrene, 81, a native of Gheens and a resident of Memphis, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, following a long illness. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Forest Hill East Funeral Home on Whitten Road. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by one daughter, Vickie Schoone; one son, Eddie Dufrene, both of Memphis; two grandchildren; four brothers, Herman Dufrene of Marrero, Howard Dufrene of Gheens, Harold Dufrene of Raceland, and Jesse Dufrene of Raceland; two sisters, Janet Chiasson of Lockport and Marion Walton of Austin, Texas; and 29 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mattie Ellis Murphey; and his parents, Jesse and Eva Champagne Dufrene. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He retired from the Illinois Central Railroad and as a tool and die maker for Eastex Packaging. He volunteered for the Wonder Series, Memphis in May and many other Memphis community events. He also volunteered as a little league baseball coach and was active in Boy Scout Troup 32. He was an active member of St. James Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to American Diabetic Association, or the charity or church of the donor's choosing. Forest Hill East Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 LANTIA, VICKI ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vicki Lynn Lantia, 43, a native of Raceland and a resident of Sulphur, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She is survived by her mother, Myrna Gail Lantia; two sisters, Tami Lantia, and Stacy Williams and husband, Cory; three nephews, David Williams, Charlie Williams and Mason Lantia; and one niece, Kayleigh Malbrough. She was preceded in death by her father, David Lantia. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 MU„OZ, ENRIQUE Enrique Guerra Mu–oz, 90, a native of Allende, Mexico and a resident of Houma, died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Chapel in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in the chapel. He is survived by his daughter, Estela Guerra Brooke and son-in-law, Richard Brooke; one sister, Blanca Guerra; and two grandchildren, Richard E. Brooke and Amadis Brooke. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estela Alvarez Guerra; his parents, Enrique and Otila Guerra; three brothers, Rolando, Hector and Oscar Guerra; and four sisters, Otila, Dolores, Guadalupe and Juanita Guerra. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 PARR, GLADYS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gladys Guidry Parr, 94, a native of Raceland and a resident of Lockport, died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Richard A. "Jack" Parr and wife, Christianne, Dewey E. Parr Jr. and wife, Ann, Paul P. Parr and companion, the late Charles Cowden, and Mark A. Parr and wife, Nana; three daughters, Marjorie P. Martin and husband, Russell, Judy P. Richardel and husband, Claude, and Eve "Vicky" P. Adams and husband, Michael; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey E. Parr Sr.; her parents, Samson and Eve Robichaux Guidry; two brothers, Sam "T-Sam" Guidry and Dave Guidry; and one sister, Beatrice G. Serigny. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a homemaker. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Propogation of the Faith. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 PELLEGRIN, DR. ROLAND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. Roland J. Pellegrin, 87, professor emeritus of sociology at Pennsylvania State University, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in State College, Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be held at a future date to be announced by the family. He is survived by his wife, Jean; and two sons, Stephen and wife, Mary Anne Braund, of Seattle, Wash. and Robert and wife, Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin, of New Orleans; as well as four nieces and two nephews. Born in Chacahoula, he was the son of the late Octave and Claire Lajaunie Pellegrin. A veteran of World War II, Dr. Pellegrin served as a medic in the European theater. He was among the first wave of troops to enter Berlin at the end of the war. After graduating from Terrebonne High School in Houma, Roland earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in 1947 and a Master of Arts degree in 1949. In 1952, he completed a Ph.D. in sociology and anthropology at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Pellegrin came to Penn State in 1973 to head the Department of Sociology. He retired in 1986. Previously, he had been the director of the Institute for Community Studies at the University of Oregon from 1961 through 1973. Prior to coming to Oregon, he led the Department of Sociology at Louisiana State University. The author of numerous publications on a wide variety of topics in educational administration and the social sciences, Roland's research interests included work in industrial and post-industrial societies; innovation in organizations; the sociology of work, occupations, and professions; social organization; and social change. He was a member of the American Sociological Association, the Southern Sociological Society and the Pennsylvania Sociological Society. Roland loved to read. He was equally happy with P.G. Wodehouse or de Tocqueville. As a social scientist, he was particularly fond of works that involved other societies, other times, and other points of view. Roland drove his family across the country almost every summer when his boys were young. After retirement, he and Jean were able to travel the world, visiting Europe, Asia, South America and the South Seas. Fluent in several languages, Roland loved to meet local people and talk to them in their own tongue. Dr. Pellegrin was active in the Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene, Oregon, and attended the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 PITRE, MILTON, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Milton Joseph Pitre Sr., 71, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Houma, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Dryden Pitre of Houma; one son, Milton "Petey" Pitre Jr. and wife, Donna; two daughters, Connie Pitre Chauvin and husband, Andy, and Melissa "Missy" Pitre Price and husband, Jody; one brother, Gerald "Jerry" Caime and wife, Beth; seven grandchildren, Kenny Price and wife, Sarah, Joey Price and companion, Candice Chaisson, Scotty Price, Kyle Chauvin, Jeff Chauvin, Joshua Comeaux and Tori Comeaux; and three great-grandchildren, Trent Price and Kenna and Kara Price. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ingance Joseph Pitre and Blanche Gespard Pitre; his biological parents, Norbert Chabert and Argentina Delice' Chabert; three brothers, Senator Leonard J. Chabert; Louis Chabert and Vernie Pitre; and one sister, Lucy Caillais Leaycraft. He was the owner of Pitre Hardware and Marine for 30 years and owner of American Marine and Hardware. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He lived for his family and loved his wife, children and grandchildren more than anything. He was a great provider and outstanding husband, father, grandfather, uncle, father-in-law and friend. He was always there for anyone who needed him and no need was ever too big or small. He was greatly loved by many and will be missed by all. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 PLAISANCE, MERRILL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Merrill Thomas Plaisance, 65, a native of Westwego and a resident of Grand Isle, died at 7:11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Plaisance; three sons, Thomas M. Plaisance, Paul A. Plaisance Sr. and wife, Gidget, and Captain Noah H. Plaisance (U.S.A.F.); two sisters, Judy Chighizola and Shirley Schneider; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Linda Plaisance. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Everett Thibodeaux ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Everett P. Thibodeaux, 80, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:58 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Carl Thibodeaux and wife, Gretchen, and Wayne Thibodeaux; one daughter, Katherine Brock and husband, Patrick; two brothers, Melvin Thibodeaux and Gerald Thibodeaux; three sisters, Diane Zeringue, Evelyne Blanchard and Eloise Thibodeaux; eight grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Enola Prejeant Thibodeaux; his parents, Adam and Nilda G. Thibodeaux; two brothers, Joe and Raymond Thibodeaux; and two sisters, Alma Sauce and Bernice Falgout. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 WILLIAMS, SARAH Sarah Scott Williams, 75, a native of Greenbourg and a resident of Kenner, died at 4:33 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, of Kidney failure. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the funeral home. Religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today New Star Church in Greenbourg, with burial in Crier Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Herman J. Williams; two sons, Herman Fountain and Walter West; three daughters, Jeanette Scott, Patricia Guidroz and Janice and husband, Dennis Pellerin; four stepchildren, Telisa and husband, Kevin Clark, Shamarie Barnett, Wanda and husband, James Young, and Rhonda Galton; one brother, Harold and wife, Elizebeth Scott; four sisters, Vera Scott, Margaret Martin, Clara Scott and Louisian Scott; 29 grandchildren; and 27 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eastman Scott and Versia Scott; one son, Shawn Morrison; and three brothers, Leroy Scott, Dennis Scott and Edgar Scott. She was retired and of Christian faith. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 YOUNG, LOGAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Logan Duane Young, 5, of Ponchatoula, born April 13, 2005 in Hammond, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Greenlawn Cemetery in Hammond. He is survived by his parents, Shana Marie Acosta and Steven Howard Acosta; four siblings, Andrew, Alyssa, Dylan, and Caitlin; his grandparents, Sheryl Joseph, P.J. and Marlene Acosta, Dennis Young Sr., and Vickie Harris; his aunts and uncles, Brian and Rebecca Daniel, Tim and Cindy Acosta, Todd and Robin Grubb, James and Dori Young, Tim Bain, and Tamarra Young; his dear friends, Mama Shannon and Nik Nik; and 13 cousins, Tess, Joe, Killian, Blaike, Breckin, Collin, Natalie, Chris, Cody, Nick, Jamie, Marisa, and Ben. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Joseph Jr. Logan was a kindergarten student at Perrin ELC. He was resilient and so brave which inspired us all to be brave no matter what challenges life handed us. This young child who feared nothing, who loved 100 percent, who played full force, who always made others smile with a quick grin, will continue to live in our hearts forever. Our angel WILL live on. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude by phone (800-805-5856) or online at www.stjude.org. ============================================================================= Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 ADAMS, DOROTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy "Dottie" A. Adams, born and raised in Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three children, Christopher Adams, Kelly Gros and husband, John Sr., and John Adams and wife, Traci Roy Adams; two grandchildren, John Gros Jr. and Benjamin Adams; one great-granddaughter, Kadence Gros; and two sisters, Ruth Gisclair and Evelyn Anselmi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Laura Anselmi. Mrs. Dorothy loved to knit, crochet, sew, read and cook. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 BENOIT, BRYANT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bryant J. Benoit, 41, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 10:07 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda LeBlanc; his parents, Audrey Chatagnier and Dennis Benoit; one brother, Ferrel J. Benoit and wife, Kim; one nephew, Jansen Benoit; and one niece, Jaycie Benoit. He was an avid hunter and had a love of carpentry. He liked spending time with his friends and had a big heart for all that touched his life. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 BERGERON, JANICE Janice Ann Bergeron, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Carol Broyles of Natchitoches; one niece, Michele Broyles Hardy and her children, Trevor Swisher and Noelle Swisher; one nephew, Eric Lynn Broyles and his son, Eric Broyles; three aunts, Jeannette Bergeron, Estelle Byrd and Elda Countiss; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucius George Bergeron and Corinne Matherne Bergeron. Janice was a client of TARC for many years. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 CROCHET, ROBERTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roberta Wyeth Crochet, 72, a native of McGehee, Ark. and a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four children, Richard Crochet and wife, Ann, Allison Crochet Lyons, Donald Crochet and Kyle Crochet; six grandchildren, Philip Lyons, Dakota Crochet, Cassidy Crochet, Colin Crochet, Elizabeth Crochet and Mary Frances Crochet; two brothers, Wallace and Jerry Don Wyeth; one aunt, Metha W. Jones; and one uncle, Norman Wyeth. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wyeth and Linnie Hesselrode Wyeth. She was a loving mother and dear friend. In 1959 she graduated from Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was a nurse for 34 years and former director of nurses for Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to E.D. White Catholic High School, 555 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ELFERT, SIDNEY Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sidney Elfert, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Alzina Knight Elfert; two sons, Michael and wife, Jamie, and Richard and Tina both of Houma; one brother, Charles Elfert; one sister, Winnie Grundon; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Leonore Bernard Elfert; one daughter, Julianne Elfert; and two sisters, Hilda Hebert and Hazel Daigle. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, a member of St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus and VFW. He served in the World War II Army. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 FOLSE, HOWARD, III ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Howard J. Folse III, 32, a native of Raceland and a resident of Bayou Blue, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Howard Folse Jr. and Patricia Folse; his loving children; one sister, Stacy Knight and husband, Seth; and one niece, Grace Allen. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 FOLSE, LEOTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leota B. Folse, 89, a native of Gheens and a resident of Raceland, died at 2:07 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Clayton E. Folse; one son, Ronald J. Folse; two daughters, Dolores F. St. Pierre and Kathryn A. Folse; four grandchildren, Danielle A. St. Pierre, Christopher C. St. Pierre, Justin M. Folse and Jennifer A. Folse; one great-grandchild, Evan T. Allen; and three nieces, Charlene S. Picciola, LaVada Houck and Stephanie H. Sutton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elva and Ada Folse; and two sisters, Adrella B. Steen and Ena B. Houck. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Mary Nativity School, 3500 La. 1, Raceland, La. 70394. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 GROS, BEATRICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beatrice C. "Mrs. B." Gros, 69, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tilman Gros Sr.; three sons, Greg Gros and wife, Maria, Louie Gros and wife, Jana, and Tilman Gros Jr.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney and Julia LeBlanc Callais; and three sons, Michael Gros, Randall Gros and James Paul Gros. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 HAWKINSON, FRANCES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frances Hawkinson, 63, a native of Houma, a former resident of New Orleans and a resident of Vicksburg since 1998, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at River Region Medical Center of Vicksburg, Miss. A celebration of her life service will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Andrew Hawkinson; one brother, Robert R. Guillot of Houma; and two nieces, Amy R. Guillot of New Orleans and Robyn G. Ledet and husband, Lynn, of Houma. She was the daughter of the late Roy Emile Guillot and Miriam Berniard Guillot. Mrs. Hawkinson was a 1964 graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School in Houma and Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. She was a teacher at Ecole Classique in New Orleans for 20 years and Porters Chapel Academy in Vicksburg for 10 years, retiring in 2009. Mrs. Hawkinson was a member of several professional organizations and a member of the Catholic faith. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in her honor to the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, 800 Avery Blvd. Suite 100, Ridgeland, Miss., 39157. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 HEBERT, BARRIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barrie Ann Maggio Hebert, 42, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Gonzales, passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Religious services will be held at noon today at the church, with interment to follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. The Rev. Jason Labbe will be presiding over the services. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Hebert; one son, Zachary Hebert; one daughter, Marie-Elise Hebert; her parents, Barry and Susan Maggio; two sisters, Laree Bergeron and husband, Stephen, and Amy Maggio; and numerous aunts, uncle and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Frank and Dot Maggio, and Vivian and Elwin Duhe; and maternal grandparents, Lucien and Ollie Mae Attuso. Pallbearers will be Chad Hebert, Brett Bagley, Wade McDaniel, Shane Johnson, Josh Harris, and Stephen Bergeron. She was a graduate of Redemptorist High School, Nicholls State University and LSU Para-legal School and a member of St. Mark Catholic Church Parish. Barrie Ann loved her children, her family and enjoyed life in general. She will be remembered for her laughter, her ability to question everything and her love of music and dance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barrie Ann's honor to the Camille and Braxton Hebert Memorial Fund Inc., P.O. Box Drawer 4177, Houma, La. 70361, Attn: Cathy Stephens. Greenoaks of Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 HENRY, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Ann Naquin Henry, 79, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and a resident of Chauvin, died at 4:36 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Faith Family Church in Chauvin and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Larry Henry and wife, Marilyn; four daughters, Patsy Pierron and husband, Roger, Peggy LeBoeuf and husband, Herbert, Dodie LeBoeuf and husband, Alvin, and Debbie Ledet and husband, Jules; one sister, Laverne Bergeron; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and six great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul "J.P." Henry; her parents, Elphige John and Marguerite Mary Hotard Naquin; two brothers, Al Sr. and Linton Naquin; and one sister, Emelda Portier. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 ANDREWS, EULA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula Fay Andrews, 90, a former resident of Lafayette, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at The Suites at Sugar Mill Point in Houma. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers, conducted by the Rev. Steven Kelly, pastor of Bayou Vista Baptist Church. Burial will take place in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Janice Andrews Ratcliff and husband, Louis of Berwick; one son, Troy Andrews Sr. and wife, Shirley of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren, Lisa A. Ratcliff, Tricia R. Campbell, Beth R. DeLoach, Troy Andrews Jr., Drew Andrews, Jerry Andrews Jr. and Michelle L. Andrews; three great-granddaughters; and 10 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Adkins of Athens and the former Bessie Walker of Shelby County, Texas; her husband, Vernon Andrews; and one son, Jerry Andrews Sr. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed fishing with her family at Toledo Bend. She loved her family dearly and will be sadly missed by them. Pallbearers will be Troy Andrews Jr., Drew Andrews, Craig Campbell, Bryant DeLoach, Johnny Sheppard, and Mike Lindsey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 77717 Government Street, Ste. 7, Alexandria, LA 71302 Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of funeral arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 BURMUDEZ, BENJAMIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Benjamin Gonzales Bermudez, 76, native of San Luis, Mexico and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:13 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Escamilla Bermudez; his father, Regino Bermudez; three sons, Jessie Gonzales, Juan Bermudez and Benjamin Bermudez Jr.; three daughters, Betty Bermudez, Wendy Bermudez and Benita Gonzales; one brother, Jose Bermudez; and 13 grandchildren. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 DELAUNE, HILDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilda "Neen" Delaune, 80, born and raised on Lake Verett and a resident of Napoleonville, departed from her loved ones at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery on Canal Road in Napoleonville. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and David Clement, Joyce and "Shorty" Martin, and Linda and Mike Wiggins; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Adam Gros Sr. of Napoleonville and Jean Gros of Amelia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Delaune; her parents, Lezime and Emma Acosta Gros; and two sisters, Agnes and Lydia Gros. She was a homemaker and a fisherman. She always caught more fish than her husband. It was always a joke amongst themselves and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially her three girls. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 FANGUE, MATTIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mattie "Vickie" Fangue, 84, a native of Utica, Miss. and a resident of Prairieville, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. She is survived by two sons, Andrew Fangue and wife, Shirley and Nathan Fangue and wife, Darlene; one daughter, Sandra Fangue Defelice; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Fangue Sr.; her parents, Nate Martin and Mary Elly Martin; three brothers, Jack Martin, Luther Martin and George Martin; and five sisters, Myrtis Anderson, Anna Belle Lancaster, Nannie Mae Byers, Ruby Cagle and Josie "Topsie" Boutwell. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 LEBOEUF, GAYLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gayle Rose Barrios Leboeuf, 66, resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Assembly of God Church, 150 La. 3185 in Thibodaux. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, conducted by the Rev. Walter Rose, with burial at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by three children, Melisa Rhea J. Cobb and husband, Paul David, of Montgomery, Tracy Leah J. Thibodeaux and husband, Calvin, of Gheens, Kenneth Edward Johnson Jr. and wife, Danna, of Pineville; two sisters, Lynn B. Ellzey and husband, Bill, Yvonne B. Menendez and husband, Alfred, of Houma; one brother, Nolan O. Barrios III and wife, Carol, of Madisonville; her stepmother, Myrtle M. Brumfield Barrios of Diamondhead, Miss.; two step-sisters; two step- brothers; eight grandchildren, Morgan Lynn Thibodeaux, Kyle Joseph Thibodeaux, Breana Rhea Cobb, Ashley Lynn Cobb, Kenneth Dalton Johnson, Kenton Parker Johnson, Karly Lynn Johnson, and Karson Edward Johnson; one great-grandchild, Gracie Rose Thibodeaux; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews from Houma, New Orleans area, Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan O. Barrios Jr. and Mary Phyllis Munson Barrios; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nolan O. Barrios Sr. (Rose, then Gertie), and Mr. and Mrs. Sanford P. Munson (Beatrice). Gayle graduated from the second class of South Terrebonne High (1963) and attended art school in New Orleans. She also worked many years at Whitney Bank as a teller. She was active in her church and TOPS. She enjoyed painting-a skill she shared with her Grandmother Munson and her mother. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 MATHERNE, WELDON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Weldon P. Matherne, 84, a native and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the church, officiated by the Rev. Dean Danos, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by one son, Kent A. Matherne and wife, Sharon; one daughter, Jennica M. Angelette and husband, Andrew; one brother, James Matherne; one sister, Rosalie Ledet; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Adams Matherne; her parents, Emelius and Agnes D. Matherne; three brothers, Eroy, Alloyd and Euris Matherne; and two sisters, Bernice Ordoyne and Loretta G. Rodrigue. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a World War II Air Force veteran. He was post commander and Chaplain VFW, a member of Holy Rosary Ushers Society, Former Lafourche Parish Police Jurer, member of Knights of Columbus, Board member and one of the founding fathers of the Larose Civic Center and he assisted in obtaining a separate zip code for Larose. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 MCELROY, REBECCA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rebecca "Becky" Elizabeth Sothern McElroy, 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. She is survived by her father, James Millard Sothern; two sons, Thomas "T.J." McElroy and William "Billy" Theriot; one daughter, April E. Jones and husband, Lamont "Tut"; one brother, James "Jim" Sothern and wife, Sheri; four sisters, Rachael Barrios and husband, Robert, Melinda Sothern and husband, David Hebert, Wilma Sothern and husband, Scott Almendarez, and Julie Sothern and husband, Luc DeCrauzat; and one granddaughter, Teila Jones. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeraldine "Jerry" Cecile Guidry Sothern. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 PITRE, NORMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norman Joseph "Slim" Pitre, 82, a native and resident of Larose, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Isabelle "Bon" Pitre; one son, Gary Joseph Pitre and wife, Terry; one sister, Rita Pitre Savoie; and one grandchild, Derrick Pitre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nickles and Lydia P. Pitre; one son, Ted "Buckshot" Pitre; three brothers, Lawrence, Linberg and Anatol Pitre; and two sisters, Irene Pitre Ledet and Lorrine Pitre Guidry. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Larose Volunteer Fire Department. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 ROBICHAUX, HILDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilda Marcel Robichaux, 92, a native of Schriever and a resident of Houma, died at noon Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Wiley Robichaux, Andrew Robichaux and Larry Robichaux; five daughters, Pearl Shultis, Barbara Marchand, Jeannie Molaison, Helen Wolfertz and Nancy Smith; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Clayon Andrew Robichaux; her parents, Wiley Marcel and Adele Babin Marcel; one sister, Velma Chaisson; and two brothers, Aaron Marcel and Clifford Marcel. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to TARC in memory of Hilda. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 RUFFIN, TAMMY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tammy M. Ruffin, 42, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Bayou Black. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Raymond L. Ruffin and Zetella W. Ruffin of Houma; two sisters, Yolanda R. Ruffin Harris and husband, Craig, of Houma and Danielle P. Ruffin and husband, Brandon, of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernice P. Ruffin; and her grandparents, James "Bro" Ruffin and Bernice Ringold Ruffin, and Geraldine Martin Perkins and Clemon Perkins. She was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 SINITIERE, ELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ella Marie Trahan Sinitiere, 70, passed at her residence in Baton Rouge at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge with a Rosary followed by a wake service at 7 p.m. Visiting will resume from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church, 16166 S. Harrell's Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge, La. 70816. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, conducted by the Rev. Tom Ranzino and Rev. Paul Gros. Burial will be at St. George Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Hebert Geib of Kennesaw, Ga.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Liz Sinitiere of Gonzales, and Bob and Vina Sinitiere of Baton Rouge; one sister, Rosalie Trahan; her brothers and sisters- in-law, Ivy Trahan Jr., Howard and Diane Trahan, Garland and Gail Trahan, and Randall and Mary Lee Trahan; nine grandchildren, Kimberly Sinitiere, Catherine and Chris Watts, Amy and Billy Spinks, Sarah and Ritchie Bullion, Kristopher Geib and Taylor Geib; and seven great-grandchildren, Andrew and Graham Watts, Harris, Maysen and Morgan Spinks, Ava and Brody Bullion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard J. Sinitiere; her parents, Ivy and Rosalie Trahan; and one sister, Mary Trahan. She was a member of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church, ministered through St. Jean Vianney Social Responsibilities and served on their Core Planning Committee. She was also a member of Catholic Daughter of St. Jean Vianney, Court # 2303 and served for Threads of Love and Habitat for Humanity. She was also involved in the Double Nickle Club and Hickory Ridge Gardening Club. She was honored in 2007 by the Diocese Council of Catholic Women. In lieu of flowers, at the family's request, donations can be made in her memory to St. Joseph Hospice 10615 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA. 70809. Please visit the online guestbook at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com Resthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 CARTER, GLORIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria J. Carter, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Emanuel Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery She is survived by four sons, Patrick McGuin Jr, Elroy, Maceo and Courtney Carter; two daughters, Keoka Carter and Stephanie Johnson; one sister, Patricia Smith Moses; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Steven Moten; and her grandparents, Robert and Rosie Castle She was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 CASTLE, LOUIS, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis Joseph Castle Sr., also known as "Pony," 68, born Jan. 15, 1942 and departed this life at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at The House of the Lord Church, 523 Hobson St. in Houma. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. John 14:8 "I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you." Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will comfort his loving wife, Mother Willie Mae Castle; his four daughters, Gwenette Townsend of Houma, Sonia Castle-McGuire and husband, Ted Sr. of Stone Mountain, Ga., Kellie Castle-Middlebrooks and husband, Cedric Sr. of Lithonia, Ga. and Heather Castle of Decatur, Ga.; one son, Louis Joseph Castle Jr. of Lithonia; one grandson that he reared as his own, Ardale Burns-Castle of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Leshiba Fry-Castle of Lithonia; three brothers, William Henry and wife, Musette Castle Sr. of Pittsford, N.Y., and Donald Sr. and Cynthia Castle of Fayetteville, N.C., Joseph Castle Sr. and his devoted friend, Doris of Houma; five sisters, Josie Mae Austin, Carolyn and husband, Carlus Carter, Rosalyn Castle, Clara and husband, Albert Barabin of Houma, and Paulette Castle-Lay of Hahnville; three brothers-in-law, William "Percy" Russell of Garden Grove, Calif., Sidney Russell of Gray, Stanley Russell of Port Arthur, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Delores Sylvan of Dularge and Thelma Lee and husband, Roland Ozaen of Port Arthur, Texas; one uncle, Wallace Theriot of Houma; four aunts, Ernestine Theriot and Winnie Holly of Houston, Charlotte and husband, Sherman Sr. Barabin, and Rose Hampton of Houma; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his two devoted friends, Cornell Robison and Ronald Johnson of Houma; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curvin Sr. and Riffie Champagne Castle; two brothers, Isaac Castle Sr. and Curvin Castle Jr.; one daughter, Kim Castle; one grandson, Tedrick McGuire; his godchild, Pauline Theriot; his paternal grandparents, William and Clara Castle; and his maternal grandparents, Beatrice Miller Theriot and Henry Champagne. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 DEROCHE, WILSON, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilson Paul Deroche, Sr., 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Bella Lirette Deroche; six sons,Terry Deroche Sr. and wife, Glenna, of Houma, Sammy Deroche and wife, Elizabeth, of Houma, Wilson Deroche Jr. and wife, Jerry, of Gibson, Randy Deroche and wife, Marian, of Gray, Jerome "Dee" Deroche Sr. and wife, Janine, of Houma, and Jeff "Fro" Deroche Sr. and wife, Jenny, of Houma; one daughter-in- law: Georgie Deroche; 14 grandchildren, Jeannie, Suzy, Daniel Jr., Terry Jr., Peter, Opal, Jeremy, Ethan, Brandi, Lil Dee, Jenaye, Jeffery, Justin and Jordan; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Deroche and Marie Buquet Deroche; one son, Daniel Deroche Sr.; two brothers, Peter A. Deroche and Randolph " Buck" Deroche; and one sister, Hazel Deroche Fonseca. He was a retired home builder, carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 GUIDRY, FLORENCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Florence Marie Guidry, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Whitney Joseph Guidry Jr. of Dulac, Walter Charles Guidry and wife, Wanda LeBeouf Guidry, of Houma, Gerald Paul Guidry and wife, Victoria Boudreaux Guidry, of Houma, Terry James Guidry of Dulac and Richard Peter Guidry of Bayou Blue; six daughters, Mary Smith and husband, Ronald, of Houma, Glenda Parfait and husband, Tony, of Dulac, Suzette Stout of Oklahoma City, Olinda Gros of Houma, Nancy Redmond and husband, Hewitt, of Gray, and Rena Guidry of Houma; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Guidry; her parents, Franklin Walter Guidry and Azelie Fanguy Luke; three brothers, Paul Luke, Claude Luke and Arthur Luke; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 JUPITER, VINCENT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vincent Jupiter Jr., 50, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Norman, Okla., died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. Ronald Dorsey, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janet L. Jupiter of Norman, Okla.; his mother, Helen Jupiter of Napoleonville; one son, Vincent Jupiter Jr. of Norman; six sisters, Angela Jupiter of Washington, D.C., Jacqueline Rivoire of San Francisco, Debra and husband, Earl Yarbrough, of Labadieville, and Wanda, Juanita, and Marlena Jupiter, all of Napoleonville; five brothers, Ronald Jupiter of Baton Rouge, Desmond and wife, Robin Jupiter, Darrel Sr. and wife, Dana Jupiter, Rodney Sr. and wife, Gail Jupiter, and Keith Sr. and wife, Charlene Jupiter, all of Napoleonville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James Jupiter; one infant brother, James Jupiter Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Jessie and Beatrice Hadrick; and his paternal grandparents, Sam and Rose Jupiter. He was a self-employed carpenter. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 ONCALE, ANN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ann "BaBa" Anastasio Oncale, 86, a native of White Castle, a resident of Chalmette for 55 years until Katrina and currently resided in Napoleonville, was called to Heaven peacefully by Our Lord on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church, 411 St. Joseph St. in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in White Castle Cemetery, 31755 Laurel Ridge Road in White Castle. She is survived by three children, Susan O. Van Matre of LaPlace, Helt J. Oncale Jr. and wife, Renata, of Eppstein, Germany, and Patrick Gerard Oncale of New Orleans; three grandchildren, Stacey A. Boudoin, Christina Oncale and Carla Oncale; one great-grandchild, Devon M. Watson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Santo "Charles" V. Anastasio and Rosina Domino, both of Cefalu, Sicily; one daughter, Ann Oncale; two sisters, Rosa Anastasio and Mary A. Falgout; and six brothers, Joseph, Vincent, Charles, Tiena, Sam, and Anthony "Tony" Anastasio. Pallbearers will be Stacey Boudoin, Devon Watson, Helt J. Oncale Jr., Patrick Gerard Oncale, Errol Rizzuto and David S. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the CNA's, Nurses and Staff of Heritage Manor of Napoleonville and Cardinal Hospice. A special thanks to Paulette Nelson who was a friend to not only Mom, but the family for the last two years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or (800) 272-3900. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 RICHARD, RUBY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruby Richard, 92, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Schriever, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Janice Benoit and husband, Rogers Sr.; three grandchildren, Cynthia Thibodaux and husband, Donny, Bryan Benoit and wife, Paula, and Rogers Benoit Jr. and wife, Therese; five great-grandchildren, Ashley Falgoust and husband, Rusty, Reva Freeman and husband, Lynn, Rogers Benoit III, Erica Benoit and Layla Benoit; one great-great-grandchild, Mason Falgoust; three sisters, Florence Pitre, Eula Borne and Ouida Mae Faucheaux; and two brothers, Earl Roger and Algi Roger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Corbett "C.D." Richard; her parents, Leo and Helen Clement Roger; two sisters, Earline Gaubert and Doris Bourgeois; and two brothers, Malvin Roger and Milton Roger. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 WALKER, SYLVIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sylvia "Boocat" Marie Walker, 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery . She is survived by her husband, Claude Walker Jr., of Charlotte, N.C.; her parents, Elroy and Eula Hawkins of Thibodaux; two sons, Andre' Walker and Claude Walker III, both of Thibodaux; two daughters, Keshia Walker Azema and husband, James, and Tierra Walker of Thibodaux; one brother, Patrick Hawkins of McCallen, Texas; four sisters, Paula Smith and husband, Jerome, Cynthia Young and husband, Roland, Sharon Washington of Thibodaux, and Laura House and husband, Eric, of Killeen, Texas; her grandmother, Florence Hawkins of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 WALTERS, STAFFORD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stafford J. Walters, 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Stafford J. Shepard; three brothers, Lionel Walters of Houma, Carey Lee Walters and wife, Rosa of Augusta, Ga. and Richard Lee Walters of Houma; and four sisters, Evelyn Walters, Mary W. Poindexter, Gloria Landry and husband, Keith, Gail Moore and husband, Alvin, and Debra W. Stovall and husband, Kevin, all of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley Sr. and Doretha Tillman Walters; five brothers, Charley Walters Jr., Leonard Walters, Willie Lee Walters, Daniel Walters and Edward Walters; three sisters, Mercedes W. Smith, Stella Walters and Bertha Walters; and his grandparents, Bertha Robinson and Joe Tillman, and Sarah Johnson and Amos Walters. He was a member and a deacon of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 WASHINGTON, CALVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Calvin Washington, 61, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home, 230 S. Hollywood Road in Houma. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Cyntell C. Washington of Pearland, Texas and Lyntell T. Washington of Houma; two stepbrothers; five stepsisters; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Washington; his parents, Myrtle Howard and James Washington; and one sister, Audrey Robinson. He was Baptist and a member of First Israel. He was a truck driver. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 7, 2011 WILLIS, MITCHELL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mitchell Willis, 55, a native of Raceland and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, Dec., 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the Young Ladies Benevolent Society Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his fiancee, Rebecca Harris of Napoleonville; his companion of 30 years, Vivian Bradley of Raceland; two sons, Michael Bradley and Tyree Perdue both of Raceland; five daughters, Latisha Bradley, NaTasha Bradley and Cherokee of Raceland and Erica Willis and Michelle Nelson of Texas; one sister, Patricia Folse of Raceland; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Sr. and Martha Willis; two sisters, Everlina Gray and Alberta Willis; four brothers, Johnny Willis Jr., Jerry Willis, Layman Willis and Isaiah Willis; his grandparents, Louis Lawrence Sr. and Beatrice Lawrence; and one grandchild. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Saturday, January 8, 2011 MARMILLION, NORMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norman John "Pops" Marmillion, 93, died from complications of Parkinson's Disease at his home in Houma surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. For the past 67 years, "Pops" was the faithful husband of Lillian Larose. Besides his wife, "Pops" is survived by his five children, Mary Ann Marmillion Rampton, by Norman Jr. and his wife, Sand Warren Marmillion, by Valsin Marmillion and his partner, Juan Pisani, by Kathy Marmillion Trahan and by Stephen and his wife, Colleen Cole Marmillion. Eight grandchildren, Bradley Naquin and his wife, Melanie, Alicia Naquin Gros, Jamie Trahan Bernard, Ron Trahan and his wife, Karen, Mitch Trahan and Nicole, Symone and Francoise Marmillion have always called him their "Uncle Papee." Six great-grandchildren, Mary Beth and Matthew Gros, Kailin and Britlyn Bernard, Conner and Maddie Jo Trahan; along with a host of nieces and nephews will all miss their "Uncle Pops." "Pops" was preceded in death by his five Marmillion siblings, Earl, Lucille "Hicks", Alvin, Edith (Thibodeaux) and Edmee (Adams); his brother, Merlin Marmillion who lives in Ponchatoula. "Pops" was born on Nov. 30, 1917 in Ponchatula, the sixth child of the late Valsin Marmillion and Ida Bel. He grew up outside Ponchatula on a strawberry farm and after high school, attended Tulane University on a football scholarship and lettered for the Tulane Green Wave. He later received a masters in education from the University of Arkansas. At the onset of World War II, he entered the U.S. Army Officer's Training School. While fighting across France, he was promoted to Captain in the U.S. Army. Wounded twice, he was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Presidential Unit Citation and the French Croix de Guerre Medal. After his discharge from the U.S. Army in 1947, he spent the next 25 years as a high school teacher and athletic coach in Ponchatula, Shaw, Miss. and Houma, leading young men in football, baseball, basketball (both men and women) and in track. His work with youth and sports led him to act over 15 years as a sports referee and umpire. He later served as director of the Terrebonne Parish School Transportation Department and as a principal at East Houma Elementary. For all who knew him, "Pops" was a devout Catholic and served as Eucharistic minister at Maria Immacolata Church. For many a Saturday, he was an avid fisherman, sportsman and poker player. The family wants to thank the supportive medical and nursing staffs of TGMC and Rehab, Chateau Terrebonne Health Care, Stat Home Health, Home Instead, Haydel Memorial Hospice, The Terrebonne Council on Aging and private sitters. In lieu flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Terrebonne Council on Aging. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 8, 2011 RAMIREZ, BRENDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda Brooks Ramirez, 46, a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Donna, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by two daughters, Maria Brooks Pena and Elizabeth Canfield; three brothers, Bruce Carpenter, David Chauvin and Robin Crochet; three sisters, Lisa Brooks, Marilyn Matherne and Sharon Carpenter; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Carpenter; and one sister, Annette Brooks Singh. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 8, 2011 ROTOLO, A.M. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A.M. "Judy" Rotolo, 65, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:25 a.m. Friday Jan. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Marion M. Rotolo; two daughters, Kimberly Brasher Chaisson and husband, Timothy, and Linda Rotolo Simmons; one son, Todd A. Rotolo and wife, Marybeth Autin Rotolo; and six grandchildren, Katherine, Jonathon, Grayson, Kellie, Joshua and Jeanne Kiae. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albon Gros Sr. and Jeanne Ordoyne Gros; one sister, Susan Gros Price; and one brother, Albon Gros Jr. She was a 1962 graduate of Assumption High School and 1965 graduate of Charity Hospital School of Radiologic Technology in New Orleans. She was an avid quilter and founding member of Magic Fingers Quilt Club. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 8, 2011 THIBODAUX, CHARLESTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charleston "Charlie" Thibodaux, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Chackbay, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Patsy" Usey Thibodaux; one son, Kerry P. Thibodaux and wife, Allyson Goodwin Thibodaux; one daughter, Donna T. Hotard and husband, Ernest; two brothers, Henry and Rodgers Thibodaux; one granddaughter, Shandi H. Parks; one grandson, Richard P. Thibodaux; and one great-grandson, Ayden Michael Parks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Annette Andras Thibodaux; and one brother, Russell Thibodaux. He was an avid gardener and outdoorsman. He retired from Nick Martinolich House Movers, where he worked for over 40 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 8, 2011 TROSCLAIR, THADDEUS SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thaddeus "Ty" Trosclair Sr. a native and resident of Galliano, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home parlor, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Thaddeus Trosclair Jr.; one daughter, Becky Williams; one brother, Harlon "Peter" Trosclair; one sister, Jurina Dantin; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Eleanore Gisclair Trosclair; one son, Toby Trosclair; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Sunday, January 9, 2011 BOQUET, MORRIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Morris Reynold Boquet, 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, was called home to heaven at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to service time. Mass will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the church, followed by burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Jeanette Boquet Deroche and one brother, Horace "Hawkey" Boquet; four sons, Jules Boquet and wife, Deborah, Willard Boquet and wife, Roberta, Chris Olivier and wife, Debra, and Anthony "Tony" Boquet and wife, Toni Ann; four daughters, Elaine Olivier Gibson and husband, Lee, Harriet Olivier Lyons and husband, C.J., Mona Boquet Escobar and husband, Julio "Tito" Escobar and Melanie Boquet Marcel and husband, Matt; 19 grandchildren, Jules Boquet Jr. and wife, Jodie, Julie Boquet, Ryan Boquet, Michael Boquet, Michelle Boquet Saucier and husband, James, Chris Olivier Jr., Kayla Olivier Pitre and husband, Josh, Lori Olivier, Kristi Olivier, Tiffany Boquet Maye and husband, Mike, Thomas Boquet, Shane Gibson, Aaron Gibson and wife, Amanda, Tiny Lyons David and husband, Ryan, Amanda Lyons Hendren and husband, John, Julio Escobar, Wyatt Marcel and Audrey Marcel; 12 great-grandchildren, Hannah Boquet, Sarah Boquet, Ryan Glen Boquet, Tyler Olivier, Ethan Pitre, Emily Pitre, Trinity Olivier, Andre Trosclair, Ashton Olivier, Madison Maye, Blake Maye and Sylvie David; "adopted" son and daughter, Jim and Lynn Bivens; "adopted" grandaughters Tammy Bivens Carlos and husband, Carl, and Jaimie Bivens Robinson and husband, Jonathan; "adopted" great-granddaughters Carley Carlos, Taylor and Bailey Robinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jules Boquet and Antilliope Blanchard Boquet; his wife, Josephine Bourg Boquet; brothers Ferdinand "Frenchie" Boquet, Wills "LuLu" Boquet, Howard Joseph Boquet, Cyril Boquet and Alcee Paul "Nick" Boquet; sisters Lela "Tea" Boquet Aucoin, Dulce Boquet Olivier, Lena "Toon" Boquet Chauvin, Louise Boquet Arceneaux and Clara Boquet; two grandchildren Angela Escobar and Connor Marcel; and one great-grandson, George Boquet. Morris was retired from Texaco-Chevron and was a former constable of Bourg. He was a loving husband and dad and devout Catholic who served as usher at St. Ann's Catholic Church for many years and loved saying the Rosary. Thank you Dr. Russell Henry of TGMC, the emergency room staff, especially Danielle and ICU/CCU, especially Jean and Tessie. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 9, 2011 HEBERT, ODDIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Oddie Joseph Hebert, 91, a resident of Houma, died Friday Jan. 7, 2011, at 10:30 p.m. He was born Feb. 22, 1919, to Henry and Lena Hebert. He was a loving husband to Aline Giroir Hebert for the last 72 years. He is survived by his son, Michael James Hebert, and wife, Rhea, of Elizabethtown, N.C., and daughter, Gay Ann Hebert, of Baton Rouge. His grandchildren are Loren Hebert Moore and husband Nic; Henry Hebert, Kathleen Hebert and sister, Bettie Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Joseph Hebert and Lena Babin Hebert, and sisters Jenetta Thibodeaux and Louise Authement. Oddie was a World War II Army engineer veteran serving in Germany. After the war he became commander of VFW Post 3700 in 1948-49 and again in 2000-01. Oddie was a member of the American Legion, president of the THS booster club, president of the Barbers' Association, president of the Louisiana Hotel-Motel Association, founding member of St. Gregory Church and volunteer for the Red Cross, March of Dimes, Team Spirit and Heritage Manor. Oddie was a barber by trade for more than 65 years and the owner of motels in Louisiana, Arkansas and Florida. He was a self-made man who was a true humanitarian. He cared for many people who were down on their luck and treated all people and animals with kindness. He will be truly missed by his family and his many friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. The family would like to thank the medical and nursing staff of TGMC, the rehabilitation staff of TGMC, Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Terrebonne Home Care, Hospice of South Louisiana, the staff and friends of Homestead Assisted Living and his many faithful friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Daughters of Jesus Scholarship at St. Aloysius Catholic School, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Monday, January 10, 2011 ACHEE, EULA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula Mae Achee, 92, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away Jan.7, 2011 in Thibodaux. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the Morgan City Mausoleum. She is survived by her daughter, Karen and husband, Dale Morvant of Thibodaux; four grandchildren, Tammy and husband, Glenn Toups, Lisa and husband, Steve Russo, Kevin and wife, Julie Morvant, and Tommy and wife, Michelle Morvant; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvina and Sylvester Landry; her husband of 58 years, Homer Achee; one son, Bradley Achee; two sisters, Elmire Pierron and Ena Prestenback Ledet; and one brother, Eddie Landry. Eula was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a retiree of Whitney National Bank in Morgan City. Eula was a wonderful cook and always looked forward to Sunday dinners with her family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association. Hargrave Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 10, 2011 BOURGEOIS, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John L. Bourgeois, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chruch, with burial at St. John Episcopal Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by three daughters, Mary Katherine Blackburn and husband, Ed, Grace Guthrie and Carolyn Borne and husband, Andre; one sister, Elaine Daigle; seven grandchildren, Kate Bauman and husband, Jonathan, Robert Blackburn and wife, Gabby, Chase Guthrie, Christopher Guthrie, Dianne Guthrie, Grant Borne and Adele Borne; and one great-grandchild, Samuel Bauman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Moncla Bourgeois; his son-in- law, Thomas J. Guthrie; his parents, Oliver J. Bourgeois Sr. and Ida Hogan Bourgeois; one brother, Oliver Bourgeois Jr.; and two sisters, Catherine Kramer and Margaret Tate. He was a World War II veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Genevieve Catholic Church or Lafourche Home for the Aged are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 10, 2011 CHIASSON, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Henry Chiasson, 80, a native of Bourg and a resident of Lockport, died at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Hubert Joseph Chiasson; one son, Ronnie and wife, Pat Chiasson of Houma; one daughter, Frances and husband, Allen "Pookie" Orgeron; one brother, Eddie J. Henry Jr.; four grandchildren, Allison Comeaux and husband, Chris, Jaime Orgeron and friend, Lance Griffin, Sarah Faller and husband, Will, and Lauren Loraso and husband, Victor; two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Grace Faller; and four step-great-grandchildren, Lanie and Kylie Comeaux, and Jacon and Abby Griffin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Hazel Rogers Henry; one brother, Leroy Henry; and three sisters, Louella, Jeanne and Tona Henry. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Special thanks to the staff of Terrebonne House and St. Joseph's Hospice for their care and concern. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 10, 2011 DAIGLE, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James "Jimmy" Daigle, 62, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Cedotal Daigle; two sons, Todd "Snake" Daigle and wife, Monique, and Beau Daigle; one daughter, Kim Albarado and husband, Donnie; one brother, Charles Daigle and wife, Marie; two sisters, Joyce and husband, Lloyd Thibodeaux and Loyce and husband, Donald LeJeune; his brother-in- law, Raymond Cedotal and wife, Willie; three grandchildren, Damon and Zack Daigle and Brayden Albarado; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ursin and Evelyn Daigle. He was a very giving, loving and hardworking man, who loved fishing and gardening. He always put others before himself. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 10, 2011 DEFELICE, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Sidney Defelice, 67, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Brad Defelice and wife, Heidi; three daughters, Caroline Defelice Montoto and husband, Henry, Jackeline Defelice Leco and husband, Mark, and Carol Defelice Duplantis and husband, Johnny; 14 grandchildren, Danielle Morris, Samuel Parfait Jr., Kandy Dorsey, Sydney Duplantis, Mark Leco Jr., Christie Defelice, Bradly Defelice, Savannah Leco, Seth Defelice, Trey Defelice, Joshua Montoto, Christian Montoto, Kayleigh Defelice and Kora Defelice; two great-grandchildren, Tori Parfait and Jonathan Parfait, and two on the way; one brother, Johan "Joe" Defelice; one sister, Elaine Defelice; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his, wife, Florence Lodrigue Defelice; his parents, Walter Defelice and Marie Gregoire Defelice; one brother, Walter Antoine Defelice; one sister, Annie Walterine Foret; and his grandparents, Marie Lodrigue Defelice, Johan Defelice, Marie Gregoire and Adrianne' Gregoire. He retired in 2007 from Samanie packing. He was a member of the Clanton Chapel United Methodist Church. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with his grandkids. He loved his pet parakeets. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 10, 2011 DIAMOND, GEORGE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George "Bud" Eugene Diamond, 81, a native of Salem, W. Va. and a resident of Larose, died at 1:13 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. A graveside service was held at 11:30 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dolores "Dee" Estay Diamond; one son, Danny Diamond and wife, Donna; three daughters, Gesele Adams and husband, Todd, Tory Diamond and Tammy Diamond; his sister-in-law, Delicia Leblanc Diamond of Franklin; one sister, Judith A. Diamond-Ash of Salem, W. Va.; nine grandchildren; and sevengreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George H. and Lottie Wilson Diamond; and two brothers, William L. Diamond and James E. Diamond Sr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 10, 2011 FELTON, RUBY Ruby Faye Taylor Felton, 76, a native of Grant County, Ark., a resident of Bossier City for 43 years, and a resident of Thibodaux for the past two years, passed from this life on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux. Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Haughton on Thursday. She is survived by her daughter, Ruby Daigle and husband, Wayne, of Thibodaux; two grandchildren, Ashlie Daigle of Bossier City and Jonathan Daigle of Kissimmee, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Jonnie Mae Bradley and Mrs. Martha McCool both of Sheridan, Ark.; and one stepbrother, John Laughton Taylor of Hope, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Richard Felton; one daughter, Roberta Faye Felton; her parents, Laughton and Fannie Irene Tuck Taylor; her stepmother, Marcille Baker Taylor; one sister, Dora "Dee" Helen Taylor; and one brother, Jack Travis Taylor. She was born Dec. 8, 1934. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a U.S. Air Force veteran and life member of VFW Post 4588. She was also a member of the Bossier Chapter American Business Women's Association and the Bossier Chapter Order of Eastern Star 175. She will be greatly missed for a time, but we who live in Christ Jesus rejoice in faith that we will see her again very soon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the House of Prayer Children's Ministry. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 10, 2011 LANDECHE, JOAN Joan R. Landeche, 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. The family would like to invite friends and relatives to the St. Hilary Knights of Columbus Hall following Mass until 2:30 p.m. She is survived by one son, Eddie Landeche; and one daughter, Cindy Landeche and companion, Gregory Ayo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy and Marie Martin Robichaux. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Mary's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph's Hospice are preferred. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. Buzz up! ====================== Published: Monday, January 10, 2011 ROBICHAUX RUTH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruth Cenac Robichaux, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 4 p.m. today at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Merlin Joseph Robichaux, five sisters, Margaret Cenac, Jane Bardeleben, June Deroche, Felicie Eschete and Mae LeBouef, and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril J. Sr. and Alberta Theriot Cenac; one brother, Cyril J. Cenac Jr., and two sisters, Alberta C. Thomas and Irma C. Leche. She was a retired registered nurse. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 CHAISSON, JOSEPH, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "Ti-Joe" Paul Chaisson Jr., 58, a native of Houma and a resident of Dulac, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Joseph "Joe" and Juanita Cecile Crochet Chaisson; two daughters, Nikki C. Drennan and companion, William "Will" Beetz, and Ketti C. Spiers and fiance, Michael Wiley; one brother, Raoul J. Chaisson and companion, Kim Duthu; two sisters, Terry Lynn C. Daigre and husband, Gilbert, and Darlene C. Coffman and husband, Kenneth; and five grandchildren, Taylor Chaisson, Ransey and Gavin Drennan, and Evan and Claire Wiley. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Raoul J. and Leah Legendre Chaisson; and his maternal grandparents, Houston J. and Elena LeBlanc Crochet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 DELATTE, DONALD JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A hush fell over the marsh on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, as Donald P. "Donnie" Delatte Jr. put away his pirouge and fishing poles and went home to be with his parents, Donald Sr. and Cecilia. Visitation was from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie. Mass was held at 10 a.m. today at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 44 years, Judith "Judy" Torres Delatte; and his children, Kevin and wife, Shannon, Becki and Kerry. The lights of his life William, Hailey, Spencer and Shae will forever shine brighter for having him as their grandpa. He also leaves behind his wonderful "Pop" Clarence Loup; four brothers, Bruce and wife, Charlotte, Kenneth and wife, Marsha, Brian and wife, Clair, and Frankie and wife, Stacy; and his treasured godchildren, nieces, nephews and a lifetime of close friends. A very special thank you to all who helped care for him while on his journey home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 GISCLAIR, JIMMIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jimmie J. Gisclair, 59, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Emelda C. Gisclair; his parents, Hecton and Violin Borne Gisclair; one son, Douglas Gisclair; four stepsons, Randall Guidry, Adam Griffin III, Andy Griffin and Jimmy LeBlanc; three daughters, Rachel Gisclair, Jamie Souldier and Chelsey Gisclair; two stepdaughters, Toya LeBlanc and Dana Guidry; two brothers, Vinton Gisclair and Heston Gisclair Jr.; one sister, Kathleen Gisclair; and 15 grandchildren. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 HODGES, RHONDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rhonda Foret Hodges, 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Mary Church in Raceland. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Marjorie Klaus Foret; two sons, Cody Hodges Sr. and Coy Hodges and companion, Geneveive Howard; one daughter, Kaysie Hodges; two brothers, Dennis Foret and wife, Judy, and Dwight Foret and wife, Theresa; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Foret; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 OAKLEY, WAYNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wayne David Oakley, 46, a native of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from a heart attack. At Wayne's request there was no funeral, a memorial service is pending. He is survived by his 9-year-old daughter, Maysen Angeline Oakley; his 8-year- old son, Raymond Wayne Oakley of Thibodaux; his parents, Ranada and Phil Oakley Sr.; one brother, Phil Oakley Jr.; and his former mother and father-in-law, Joyce and James Frost. Wayne was born Sept. 9, 1964 in Monmouth, N.J. He was a former employee of Air Logistics Helicopter Services in Galliano. He served three years in the U.S. Air Force and Southern Air Transport. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 PELLEGRIN, MARK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mark "Tony" Pellegrin, 47, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, of a sudden heart attack. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his mother, Tina Pellegrin of Houma; one brother, James Pellegrin and wife, Helen, of Houston; two sisters, Gina Oubre and husband, Jules, of Houma, and Kim Hebert and husband, Steve, of Houma; four nieces, Michelle Benoit of Houma, Jenny Hebert of Houma, Shellie Plaisance of Houma and Julia Grace Plaisance of Houma; and three nephews, Brent Oubre of Houma, Jeffrey Hebert of Houma and Noah James Benoit of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Usy "Black" Pellegrin. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and of Nicholls State University. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by many friends and family. He enjoyed trips to the coast. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 ROBICHAUX, TERESA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Teresa Gajda Robichaux, 62, a native of Poland and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Robichaux of Houma; one son, Matthew J. Robichaux and wife, Jaime, of Byron, Ga.; two daughters, Maria R. Hebert and husband, Brian, of Raceland, and Michele R. Muffoletto and husband, Richard, (a member of the Peace Corps assigned in Albania); and five grandchildren, Austin and Alexis Hebert and Sebastian, Alexander and Isabelle Robichaux. She was preceded in death by her birth mother, Leokadia Gajda; her birth father, Josef Gajda; her stepmother, Wilma Guidry Gajda; and two brothers, Richard Gajda of Poland and Yanak (John) of the United States. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 SANCHEZ, LORRAINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lorraine Ordoyne Sanchez, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Also survived by her sister, Linda Rodrigue. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 VITA, GERALTO "JOE" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geralto "Joe" Vita, 81, a native and resident of New Orleans, passed away peacefully at The Covenant Nursing Home in New Orleans on Monday, January 10, 2011 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Friday at the Leitz-Egan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Boulevard in Metairie. Service will be 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Lillian Folse Vita; one daughter, Yolanda Vita Trahan and husband, Kenneth, of Houma, one son, Ricardo G. Vita, Sr. and wife, Jill, of New Orleans; one brother, Mario Vita; three sisters, Rosie Vita and Josie Vita Windhorst of New Orleans and sister Anita Vita Boze of Mandeville; four grandchildren, Kimberly Trahan Scholz, and husband, Robert, of Austin, Texas, Ricardo G. Vita, Jr. and wife, Jill, of Mandeville, Jason G. Vita and wife, Sheila, of St. Louis, Mo., and Kristi M. Vita of San Francisco, Calif.; two step-grandchildren, Madeline Barbour and Jonathan Barbour of New Orleans and three great-grandchildren, Lilly Kate Vita, Elly Leighton Vita of Mandeville, and Abigail Elizabeth Scholz of Austin. He was preceded in death by his father, Giovanni Battista Vita, and his mother, Anna Marie Guarglia Vita. A native and resident of New Orleans, he was born October 6, 1929. During his working career, he owned and managed Walnut Street Grocery in Audubon Park, was associated with Drackett & Drackett Real Estate Agency, and retired in 1980 as the general manager of Soulie's Wholesale Company in New Orleans. He was a life- long member of George Washington Masonic Lodge and various other Masonic bodies. As a member of Jerusalem Shrine, he lived a life of service to the organization and to the hospitals that they operate. In 1977 he served as Potentate of Jerusalem Shrine and also served as Recorder for many years in New Orleans. The family would like to express their thanks to the Covenant Home staff for their kindness and loving support and to Hospice Compassus. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jerusalem Shrine Transportation Fund, 1940 Ormond Boulevard, Destrehan, LA 70047, The Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, 17th floor, Chicago, IL 60601 or a charity of your choice. Online guest registry available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 VONDERHEIDE, JEANNE Jeanne Frances Vonderheide (nee Hertlein), from Norwood, Ohio, beloved wife and mother, passed away in her home on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Martin & Castille's Southside Lafayette location. Mass will be be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette. The Rev. Steve LeBlanc will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Vincent Vonderheide; three sons Robert, John and Steven; one daughter, Marie; and numerous, beloved family members, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Thecla (nee McGraw) Hertlein of Norwood, Ohio; and her loving sister, Mary Naber (nee Hertlein) wife of Donald. Mrs. Vonderheide frequently recalled memories of the time spent with her Club and enjoyed traveling the country with her husband. She loved spending time with her family and friends and will be missed greatly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Hospice of Cincinnati, P. O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597. Martin & Castille-Southside of Lafayette, 337-984-2811 is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 DEHART, DAMIENE Damiene Thomas Dehart, 26 days old, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, was born Dec. 15, 2010, and passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Jonah Matthew Dehart and Jennifer Lynne Grant Dehart; his grandparents, Jim and Peggy Grant; and his Uncle Tommy and Aunt Linda Dehart, Aunt Holly Liner, and Uncle Ashton and Aunt Charlotte Dehart. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernella and Thomas Dehart; and his great-grandparents, Dale and Kathleen Hester. Damiene will be sadly missed. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 VITA, GERALTO ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geralto "Joe" Vita, 81, a native and resident of New Orleans, passed away peacefully at The Covenant Nursing Home in New Orleans on Monday, January 10, 2011 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Friday at the Leitz-Egan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Boulevard in Metairie. Service will be 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Lillian Folse Vita; one daughter, Yolanda Vita Trahan and husband, Kenneth, of Houma, one son, Ricardo G. Vita, Sr. and wife, Jill, of New Orleans; one brother, Mario Vita; three sisters, Rosie Vita and Josie Vita Windhorst of New Orleans and sister Anita Vita Boze of Mandeville; four grandchildren, Kimberly Trahan Scholz, and husband, Robert, of Austin, Texas, Ricardo G. Vita, Jr. and wife, Jill, of Mandeville, Jason G. Vita and wife, Sheila, of St. Louis, Mo., and Kristi M. Vita of San Francisco, Calif.; two step-grandchildren, Madeline Barbour and Jonathan Barbour of New Orleans and three great-grandchildren, Lilly Kate Vita, Elly Leighton Vita of Mandeville, and Abigail Elizabeth Scholz of Austin. He was preceded in death by his father, Giovanni Battista Vita, and his mother, Anna Marie Guarglia Vita. A native and resident of New Orleans, he was born October 6, 1929. During his working career, he owned and managed Walnut Street Grocery in Audubon Park, was associated with Drackett & Drackett Real Estate Agency, and retired in 1980 as the general manager of Soulie's Wholesale Company in New Orleans. He was a life- long member of George Washington Masonic Lodge and various other Masonic bodies. As a member of Jerusalem Shrine, he lived a life of service to the organization and to the hospitals that they operate. In 1977 he served as Potentate of Jerusalem Shrine and also served as Recorder for many years in New Orleans. The family would like to express their thanks to the Covenant Home staff for their kindness and loving support and to Hospice Compassus. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jerusalem Shrine Transportation Fund, 1940 Ormond Boulevard, Destrehan, LA 70047, The Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, 17th floor, Chicago, IL 60601 or a charity of your choice. Online guest registry available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com. ============================================================================= Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 FADLER, MARGIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Margie T. Dupre Fadler, 72, of Yauger Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio, born on April 25, 1938 in Chauvin, and passed away at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at the Country Club Retirement Center. There will be no calling hours. The family will have a graveside service at 11:15 a.m. March 25 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. She is survived by her son, Jory Authement, and wife, Cathy; four grandchildren, Darren, Ashley, Natasha and Brianna of Mount Vernon, Ohio; one sister, Barbara Dupre Stringer, and husband, Elmer "Buddy," of Chauvin; two nieces Tara Stringer of Chauvin and Carla Thibodaux and husband, Michael, of Houma; one nephew, Bart Stringer, of Houma and wife, Pam; and two sons Joshua and Zachary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loveless and Edna Dupre; her first husband, Johnny Authement, of Chauvin, and her second husband, Ray Fadler, of St. Genevieve, Mo. Margie was employed as a dietician for Sainte Genevieve Memorial Hospital. She was treasurer of D.O.E.R's Ham Radio Club, a member of Sainte Genevieve Catholic Church in Sainte Genevieve, Mo., and a life member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to serve the family of Margie T. Fadler. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 GUIDRY, MABEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mabel Guidry, 98, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, June Guidry Kimball and husband, Clyde Kimball, of Houma, and Kay Guidry Verdi and late husband, Dominic R. Verdi, of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl "Piute" Joseph Guidry; three brothers, Raoul, Ivan and Linus Blanchard; one sister, Allie Blanchard Babin; and her parents, Clay Pierre Blanchard and Albertine Champagne Blanchard. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary and employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 KIFFE, LEROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leroy "Tom" J. Kiffe, 79, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Darcy Kiffe and wife, Dale Cheramie Kiffe; two daughters, Debra Kiffe Guidry and husband, Chris, and Janet Kiffe Istre and husband, Timmy; four brothers, Steven Kiffe Sr., Edmond Kiffe, Curlen Kiffe and Lodriguess "Rickey" Kiffe Jr.; one sister, Ingrid Kiffe Bruce; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Noella; his parents, Lodriguess Joseph and Victoria Toups Kiffe; two brothers, Edwin Kiffe and Horace Kiffe; and two sisters, Brunella Theriot and Eula Cook. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was a member of Holy Name Society, Chamber of Commerce, Governor's Shrimp Task Force, president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, Gulf State Marine Commission and the Cruising Cajuns. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, trapping and camping. Tom was a commercial shrimper since the age of 15. He was owner and operator of Tom Kiffe and Son Boat Rental. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the family for a memorial bench at Larose Civic Center. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LEBOUEF, MILDRED Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mildred Buquet LeBouef, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 55 1/2 years, George L. LeBouef; and one sister, Grace, and husband, Jarrett Maynard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Morris and Angelina Lirette Buquet; two brothers, Edward and Allen Buquet Sr.; and two sisters, Joyce Richard and Mary Crowson. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 PORCHE, TIMOTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Timothy "Big Poe" Darryl Porche, 52, a native of Houma and a resident of Gray, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Porche, of Gray; two sisters, Ginger Porche Rouse and husband, Clay Sr., of Satsuma, Ala., and Becky Porche Sutton and husband, Jeffrey, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his niece and nephew, Brittney Lynn and Clay Rouse Jr.; and his godchildren, Joshua Paul Boudreaux, Clay Rouse Jr. and Charley Renee Poole. He was preceded in death by his father, Clark Joseph Porche; and his grandparents, Felix and Elmira "Maw Maw" Porche, Frank and Anna Jean "Meenie Maw" Lococo, and Elmo McKaughan. He was a welder for more than 23 years, and he was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue. Timmy was a man of few words who was heard loudly through his presence. He loved his family and friends dearly. Big Poe was a wonderful chef who cooked for many. He was a true outdoorsman with a passion for fishing, hunting and riding his Harley. He was a 1976 South Terrebonne High School graduate and was known for playing baseball and football. Although his stature was big, he was a kid at heart and everyone's Teddy Bear. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. May his spirit ride on! In honor of Big Poe, the family invites his fellow bikers to arrive at the funeral services Friday with their bikes to be parked out front of the church representing that bikers ride to live and live to ride. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a Diabetes or Breast Cancer Foundation of your choice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 ROGERS, SHIRLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley Ann Rogers, 57, a native of Franklin and a resident of Schriever, died at 6:01 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christian Assembly. Religious service will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Reynold Rogers Sr.; three sons, Quinn James Rogers, Reynold Bernard Rogers Jr. and Aaron Timothy Rogers; one daughter, Tyann Theresa Sarkisian; six brothers, Joseph, Paul, Francis, Myron, John and James Fitch; three sisters, Pauline Davis, Delores Theriot and Joann Artigue; and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Alvin Fitch and Eva Virginia Billiot Fitch; one brother, Peter Thomas Fitch; and four sisters, Genevieve Leonard, Mary Ann Bordelon, Theresa Eaton and Geraldine Fitch. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 SCHEFFERSTEIN, ROBERT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Charles Schefferstein Sr., 80, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. He is survived by nine children, Robert Charles Schefferstein Jr., Charles Schefferstein, Peter Schefferstein, Gladys Mae Guilliot, Annette Troxler, Jason Schefferstein, Erin S. Verret, Brandon Schefferstein and Bradley Schefferstein; and his legacy is continued by many grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was the last remaining son of the late William Schefferstein of Germany and Florentine Famularo Schefferstein of Italy; and brother of the late Ruth Williams, Mary Schreiber, Josephine Kairdolf, Elaine Roth, Dorothy Bresher, Ellen Diebel, Thelma Thorngreen and William, Paul and Joyce Schefferstein. In life he was remembered as being an ambitious business owner and loving provider for his family. He was the original owner of Robbie's Poboy in Houma and Gator Stop in Bayou Vista. He will be deeply missed and not forgotten. Special thanks to Dr. Dishman of the Medicine Clinic and husband Barry Bolner of Nursing Care for demonstrating more love and selflessness in his care and passing than he could have ever asked for. Also thanks to Journey Hospice for its professional and sensitive services in his latter days. Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 SPOON, BENJAMIN Benjamin Edward "Ben" Spoon, 28, of Laurel, Miss., died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Memory Chapel of Laurel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the chapel, with burial at Matthews Cemetery in Jones County, Miss. The Rev. Jimmy Dobson and the Rev. Frank Newell will officiate. He is survived by his wife, Joy Meadows Spoon; his daughter Jenna Katherine Spoon, of Laurel; his parents, Edward Spoon and wife, Kim, of Houma, and Jane Frances Brown and husband, Terry, of Stringer, Miss.; his grandmothers, Glenda Foster Spoon and Frances Buisson, both of Houma; four brothers, Eric DeWayne Spoon and David O'Neal Brown of Stringer, Joshua Wayne Eschete of Houma and Christopher Brown of Lafayette; three sisters, Mary Grace Spoon of Ellisville, Rachel Annette Eschete of Houma and Heidi Marie Hebert of Hubert, N.C.; two nieces, Emily and Chloe Spoon; and father-in-law, Pete Meadows of Stringer. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, David A. Buisson and John S. Spoon. Pallbearers will be Larry Price, Blake Boykin, Marc Mosley, Jon Mosley, Manuel Matus and Stan Mott. Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Buisson, Thomas Valentine, Chris Hodgson and Chris Sharp. He was a technician with Howard Industries. Memory Chapel of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 WILLIAMS, DEBORAH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Deborah Ann Mayers Williams, 53, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at New Vision Community Church in Raceland. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Donald Williams, of Raceland; her mother, Josephine White, and stepfather, David Avant, of New Orleans; her father, George Mayers, of Oak Grove; five sons, Borbon Williams and wife, Nikita, Dontrell Williams and fiancee, Brandi Gabriel, Shane Williams, Devine Williams and Trent Williams, all of Raceland; one daughter, Keisha Williams Johnson and husband, Kenneth, of Raceland; one sister, Tammie Mayers Hickman; four brothers, George Whitfield, Billy Ray McDaniel, Rodney Mayers and George Mayers Jr.; her grandmother, Elmira Williams Sylvester of Raceland; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Turner Beard, Moses White Sr., Willie Sylvester, Josie Mae McQueen and Aaron Mayers Jr. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 13, 2011 WOODWARD, GINGER Ginger Inez Woodward, 48, of Sherwood Forest Road, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. A gathering to celebrate Ginger's life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road in Chesapeake, Va. At Ginger's request, please wear cheerful colors and attend her gathering with a spirit of celebration. Born in California, she was the daughter of Peter and Inez Woodward. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Kyle Gress and Connor Gress; her spouse, Angela Gress; one brother, Peter Woodward; one sister, Angel Matthews; and two nephews, Peter Woodward and Joey Woodward. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710. Oman Funeral Home of Virginia (757-547-5184) is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 BABIN, MARILYN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marilyn Jean Fanguy Babin, 74, a native of Houma and resident of Denham Springs, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Anthony W. "Tony" Babin and life partner, Paul Autin of Denham Springs; one daughter, Susan Babin Duet and husband, Archie of Houma; and three adorable grandchildren, Andrew Paul Duet, Jessica Marie Duet Martin and Jeremy Michael Duet. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Gerald A. Babin; her parents, Paul Joseph Fanguy and Blanche Savoie Fanguy; her in-laws, David Babin and Lucille Rhodes Babin; and two infant sons. She was a homemaker and parishioner of Brightside Catholic Church for the Deaf. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 BLANCHARD, PAMELA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pamela Gail Davis Blanchard, 57, a native of West Virginia and a resident of Branson, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Hilary's Resurrection Mausoleum in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Lance Blanchard of Branson, Mo.; her parents, Alvon B. Davis and Mary C. Davis of Fredericksburg, Texas; one son, Robert A. Dixon and wife, Jenny of Summerville, S.C.; two daughters, Gail C. Andras and husband, Garland of Raceland, and Kellie A. Smith and husband, Rick of Derby, Kan.; and nine grandchildren. She was a registered nurse for more than 35 years. ====================== Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 BROWN, RENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rene O'Hara Brown "Bo," was born on Aug. 2, 1953, in Thibodaux, to union of Nathaniel and Pearl Tucker Brown, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. Funeral services will be Saturday in Springfield, Ohio, with arrangements provided by the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home, 937-322-8520. Rene leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Sydney Brown of Chicago; his son, Nathaniel Brown of Chicago; the mother of his children, Jacquelyne Walker of Chicago; three sisters, Dedria and husband, Norman, Moore of Springfield, Ohio, Lisa Diaz of Chicago; Pamela and husband, Lionel, Crawford of Jackson, Miss.; one uncle, John L. and wife, Patricia, Tucker of Gray. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel T. and Pearl Tucker Brown. His many talents were established early in life. He had a natural artistic ability, was an eloquent communicator both written and oral, and because of his endearing personality people were drawn to him as to a magnet. In his role as community activist he sponsored basketball camps and clinics to give our youth an outlet other than gangs, drugs, or crime. He was a member of the National Gang Peace Summit and also the Assistant Midwest Regional Director of the Million Man March. Rene attended Brother Rice High School on a full basketball scholarship and graduated with honors. Among his many accomplishments he was Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors for "No Dope Express Foundation," an organization founded in 1983 to tackle the prevalence of crime, drugs, and violence. He sponsored two buses making it possible for men from Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota to attend the march in Washington. For 20 years Rene worked as a criminal investigator and was instrumental in the release of the wrongfully accused and convicted men in the Ford Heights case in Chicago that was nationally publicized. After the tragic death of his father, Rene continued to operate the family convenient store business, South Shore Sales in Chicago for an additional 9 years. Rene always believed in God and rededicated his life to Him at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in 2006. He was a wonderful father, a wonderful brother and you could not find a better friend. His bright and magnanimous spirit left us all too soon on Jan. 6, 2011. We are left however with precious memories of his sparkling personality that reached out and touched so many. Robert C. Henry Funeral Home of Springfield, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 COLEMAN, ROBERT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Henry" Coleman Jr., 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Tyrone Coleman and Lucretia; one daughter, Antionette Yates; two brothers, Morris Coleman Sr. and Elroy Coleman; two sisters, Bertha Minor and Ruby Mae Chamber; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Bell Brown, and Robert Coleman Sr. and Deborah Coleman; one daughter, Sharon Denise Ross; and two brothers, Clarence Coleman and Roland Coleman. He was Baptist and a self employed auto repairman. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 DANIELS, ALBERT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert Daniels Jr., 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by the mother of his children, Brenda Daniels of Thibodaux; two sons, Roderick Daniels Sr. of Baton Rouge and Albert Daniels III of Thibodaux; one daughter, Ashley Daniels of Kenner; two sisters, Rose Boyd and Linda Coleman both of Thibodaux; four brothers, the Rev. Herman Daniels and Ronald Daniels of Thibodaux, Donald Daniels of Donaldsonville and Alvin Daniels of Mississippi; one uncle Louis Arsene and wife, Theresa of Thibodaux; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Gladys Daniels; and two sisters, Marion McBride and Lillie Mae Woods. He was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 ELLIOTT, LUCILLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucille J. Elliott, 85, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 in Thibodaux. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, La. 308 in Labadieville. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. McCullen Williams, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Deloris L. Price of Chicago, Christine Ray of Fredrickburg, Va. and Gail Jackson of Thibodaux; one son, Anthony and wife, Gail Ray of Fredrickburg; four sisters, Corine Smith of Thibodaux, Bernice Dennis, Yolanda and husband, Willie Johnson of Labadieville, and Marcella and husband, Nolan Bryant of New Orleans; one brother, Nathaniel Monroe of Thibodaux; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Elliott; her parents, Walter Joseph and Mary Richard; two sisters, Goumia Bryant and Elouise Calvin; and one brother, the Rev. Warren J. Richard. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== JONES, PAMELA Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pamela Williams Jones, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dularge Community Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Jones of Houma; two daughters, Kizzy Jones and Kitty Jones both of Houma; three brothers, Johnny Williams, Lloyd and wife, Bessie Williams, and Larry Williams all of Houma; two sisters, Pusher Ann W. Myles and wife, Eugene of Houma, and Jenny Dunnaway of Thibodaux; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Welch and Percy Dunnaway; and her grandparents, Charlie Welch and Victoria Welch. She was a member of Dularge Community Baptist Church and a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 MALBROUGH, LUCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucy Parr Malbrough, 97, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, peacefully in her home. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Donald Malbrough and wife, Eva of Albuquerque, N.M.; her son-in-law, Daniel Beacom and wife, Patricia; four grandchildren, Bruce Beacom and wife, Robin, of Lafayette, Geri Joubert and husband, Kevin, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Angelle Malbrough and companion, Louis Gannuch, of Jefferson, and Jean-Pierre Malbrough and wife, Melissa, of Kenner; and 13 great- grandchildren, Kali, Gabrielle, Jean-Luc, Grace, Simone, Madeline, Matthew, Katherine, Jackson, Kalynn, Shelby, Warren, and Marina. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Clarence Malbrough; her daughter, Katherine Beacom; her parents, Lucia and Alex Parr; five sisters, Mary, Louise, Delia, Cecille, and Grace; and two brothers, Percy and Arthur. A loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife, she loved sewing and cooking. Many of us know her from her years at A.M. & J.C. Dupont's. She was a faithful Catholic and a life-long member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America. All of us who knew her were blessed by her strength, independence and humility. She will be greatly missed. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 MARYLAND, HARRY Harry Maryland, 85, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by two daughters, Lois Davis of New Orleans and Brenda Azema and husband, Willie of Thibodaux; one son, Lenroy Maryland and wife, Ina of Harvey; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ellen Maryland; one daughter, Leona J. Brown; two sisters, Mable Davis Banks and Coreen Maryland; and three brothers. He was Baptist and a U.S. Army veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 STEVENS, GENEVIEVE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Genevieve D. Stevens, a native of Citronelle, Ala., and resident of Houma, the youngest daughter of Mary Edith Daffron and William Clint Draime, born May 10, 1922, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by seven sons, Michael Leonard and wife, Sandra, of Gray, Joseph Charles of Kingsley, Mich., William Harry of Houma, Thomas Allen and wife, Lana, of Bayou Blue, Gerald Wayne and wife, Lisa, of Hampton, Ark., John David and fiancee, Robin Boudwin, of Houma, and Brian Christopher of Houma; six daughters, Patricia Dianne and husband, Eustice Pitre, of Houma, Jacqueline Louise and husband, Michael Regner, of White Plains, Ala., Linda Kay and husband, Larry Ward, of Madisonville, Norma Jean and husband, Robert Gautreaux, of Lockport, Mary Elizabeth and husband, Glenn Cradeur, of Houma, and Janice Elaine and husband, Michael Dupre' of Rankin, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Gwen Stevens; her grandchildren, Tamara Pitre Marcel, Craig Pitre, Nikki Pitre, Wendy Jenkins, Mark Regner, Brian Regner, Michelle Proper, Kristi Babb, Guy Hartwell Stevens III "Trey," Melissa Stevens, Timothy Stevens, Maureen Stevens, James Stevens Jr., Jessica Verdin, Dawn Fournier, Colleen Lazaro, Larry Ward Jr., Brett Ward, Leslie Miller, Michael Stevens Jr. "Lee," Jill Larzelere, Joseph Stevens, Amy Stevens, Katie Stevens, Daniel, J. Stevens, Genevieve Stevens, Ashley Moreno, Robbie Gautreaux, Toby Gautreaux, Todd Gautreaux, Samantha Gautreaux, Brad Cradeur, Matthew Stevens, Jamie Jo Anderson, Jennifer Rice, Stephen Rice, Jason Rice, Allison Stevens, Charlie Stevens, John D. Stevens and Scott Stevens; her great-grandchildren, Emily Marcel, Courtney Marcel, Zachary Marcel Brandon Fonseca, Reagan Fonseca, ShayLee Levron, Lauren Jenkins, Haley Jenkins, Cory Regner, Jarrod Regner, Joshua Regner, Britton Proper, Cole Proper, Sydney Babb, Jackson Babb, Tucker Babb, Angelle Stevens, Meghan Stevens, Westley Bourg, Beau Fournier, Taylor Fournier, Megan Chatellier, Madison Chatellier, Bradley Lazaro, Peyton Miller, Triston Miller, Jade Pitre, Jerry Pitre, Drake Stevens, Karrlee Stevens, Maedyn Stevens, Alex Stevens, Madison Foster, Jacob Verdin, Emily Larzelere, Dylan Larzelere, Katie Larzelere, Ridge Benoit, Jake Gautreaux, Kaiden Gautreaux, Kiley Barrios, Antonia Moreno and Damian Moreno; and one great-great-grandchild, Parker Levron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Hartwell Stevens Sr.; two sons, Guy Hartwell Stevens Jr. and James Clinton Stevens; one grandchild, Trevelyn Claire Pitre; one great-grandchild, Andres J.I. Alcala; and great-great- grandchild, Emily Claire Fonseca; her parents, William Clinton Draime and Mary Edith Daffron; five sisters, Estella Marie Howard, Jessie Naomi Geiger, Elizabeth Pearl Callahan, Dorothy Lucille Heese and Margaret Alice Fore; and four brothers, Joseph Earl Draime, George Robert Draime, Paul Andrew Draime and James Augustus Draime. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 STOKES, GLENDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Glenda Marie Stokes, 62, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Beacon Light Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her father, Earl William Newman; one son, Scott David Stokes; one daughter, Cynthia Lisa Newman; three brothers, Gregory Newman, Earl Newman Jr. and Reginald Newman; six sisters, Cheryl Hall, Sharon Robinson, Lucille Newman, Karen Newman, Gayle Jenkins and Shelia Jones; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Newman; and three sisters, Lynn Newman, Sandra Newman and Debra Newman. She was a member of Beacon Light Baptist Church Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== WALDON, LESSIE Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 Lessie Waldon, 91, of Brookhaven, Miss., died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Riverwood F.F.S. in Brookhaven. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at funeral home chapel in Brookhaven, with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Brookhaven. She is survived by two daughters, Annette Lea and Geraldine Waldon; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Helen Bales and Marlene Bales. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Ann Bales; her husband, Floyd Waldon; two grandchildren, Karen Lea and Alan Lofton; and one brother in law; William Lea. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a supervisor at The Potter Company in Wesson, Miss. Riverwood Family Funeral Service of Brookhaven, Miss. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== WILLIAMS, ERNEST Published: Friday, January 14, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest Williams, 82, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bessie M. Williams of Thibodaux; one son, Louis Williams and wife, Phyliss of Shriever; one daughter, Joyce Campbell and husband, Sammy of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Irving Williams of Thibodaux; one sister, Dorothy Reese; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Viola Williams; three brothers, Joseph Williams Sr., Willie Williams Jr. and Edward Williams Sr.; and five sisters, Elouise Williams, Lillian Stamps, Mary Stevenson, Annette Taylor and Carrie Williams. He was a member of New Belmont Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Saturday, January 15, 2011 GOINS, GWEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gwen Carpenter Goins, 49, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Houma, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 from a prolonged illness. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to funeral time today at Grace Lutheran Church, 422 Valhi Blvd. in Houma. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. today at the church. Her cremated remains will be interred at a later date. She is survived by her parents, CSM Allen G. Carpenter (U.S. Army Ret.) and Elizabeth "Betty" Stegall Carpenter; two sons, Christopher Goins and Michael Carpenter Egana; one daughter, Kristan Carpenter Plaisance; two brothers, Allen "Glen" Carpenter Jr. and Gregory M. Carpenter; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her companion, Emile Egana; her paternal grandparents, Alyne Carpenter Saba and Peter Saba; and her maternal grandparents, Henry M. Stegall Sr. and Mildred Ziegler Stegall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Hospice of Baton Rouge or The Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 15, 2011 MALBROUGH, LUCY Lucy Parr Malbrough, 97, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, peacefully in her home. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Donald Malbrough and wife, Eva of Albuquerque, N.M.; her son-in-law, Daniel Beacom and wife, Patricia; four grandchildren, Bruce Beacom and wife, Robin, of Lafayette, Geri Joubert and husband, Kevin, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Angelle Malbrough and companion, Louis Gannuch, of Jefferson, and Jean-Pierre Malbrough and wife, Melissa, of Kenner; and 13 great- grandchildren, Kali, Gabrielle, Jean-Luc, Grace, Simone, Madeline, Matthew, Katherine, Jackson, Kalynn, Shelby, Warren, and Marina. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Clarence Malbrough; her daughter, Katherine Beacom; her parents, Lucia and Alex Parr; five sisters, Mary, Louise, Delia, Cecille, and Grace; and two brothers, Percy and Arthur. A loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife, she loved sewing and cooking. Many of us know her from her years at A.M. & J.C. Dupont's. She was a faithful Catholic and a life-long member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America. All of us who knew her were blessed by her strength, independence and humility. She will be greatly missed. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 15, 2011 PERE', RALPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Coach Ralph M. Pere', 68, a native of Larose/Cut Off area and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Community Bible Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Sue Theriot Pere'; two sons, Reed M. Pere' and wife, Jill, and Tom P. Pere'; two daughters, Kim P. Vice and husband, Wayne, and Leigh P. Dufrene and husband, Shannon; two brothers, Ronald J. Pere' and wife, Deanie, and Dominic "Nicky" Pere' III and wife, Sarah; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic J, Pere' Jr., and Thelma Delatte Pere' Guidry; and one step-father, Freddie Guidry. He played football for L.S.U. from 1960-1963. He coached and taught at South Lafourche High School for 33 years. He was an avid fisherman. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to South Lafourche High School Football Team. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011 ANDERSON, JENETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jenette Marie Anderson, 70, a native of Florida and a resident of Houma, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. A celebration of her life was held January 15. She is survived by three sons, Earl "Bosco" Fonseca Jr. and wife, Anne, Steven Fonseca and wife, Donna, and Andy Fonseca and wife, Melissa Verdin; two daughters, Theresa Guy and husband, Ted, and Linda MaKinney and husband, Bob; one brother, Charlie Anderson and wife, Melvine; one sister, Nancy Anderson; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Beulah Stafford Anderson; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011 BLANCHARD, LARRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry James Blanchard, 57, born at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas and a resident of Houma, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at noon Monday at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at a later date. Larry is survived by his wife, Nicole Lirette Blanchard; his mother, Philomena Acosta Blanchard; one son, Sgt. Beau Blanchard; one daughter, Angela Blanchard; two sisters, Linda Krueger and husband, Dale, and Beverly Kreisel and husband, Michael Hogan; one uncle, Paul Acosta; two aunts, Rita Daigle and Rosella Chaisson; one grandson, Sy Riggs; two granddaughters, Carley Hebert and Chloe Blanchard; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Master Sgt. Lawrence Blanchard; one son, Eric Blanchard; one infant brother, Lawrence Blanchard Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Adras and Felicia Daigle Acosta; and his paternal grandparents, Hector and Bernadette Blanchard. Larry served in the U.S. Air Force in security, worked at Bendix Corporation in Kansas City, Mo. as a proofreader in security, Trailmobile in New Orleans in business affairs, and Midsouth in Houma as a manager and rental officer before founding his pride, Body Elite Fitness Center in 1988. Larry was a mentor to many, a man of many talents, and his personality allowed him to never meet a stranger. He was kind, devoted, and a positive presence in many lives. Larry was loved by many and will be missed by all... In lieu of flowers, contributions to your charity of choice would be preferred. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011 CHATAGNIER, DANNY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Danny "T-Boy" Paul Chatagnier, 46, a native of Houma and a resident of Bourg, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his devoted companion, Jeri Plaisance; his former wife, Desiree' Turner Chatagnier; his parents, Medelton and Hazel Price Chatagnier; five daughters, Melina Fitch, Amber Chatagnier, Amanda Chatagnier and companion, Rusty Foret Sr., Felicia Chatagnier and Danielle Chatagnier; five grandchildren, Rusty Jr. and Mildred Foret, and Chrisshayla, Quintessa, and Ja'Zirion Chatagnier; and life-long friend, Gordan "Butch" DeRoche. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Willis and Lovenia Lyons Chatagnier; his maternal grandparents, Henry Sr. and Felicia Lapeyrouse Price; and two brothers, Myron and Jessie Sr. Chatagnier. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Samart Funeral Home of Houma for funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LIVAS, JOSEPH, JR. Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Livas Jr., 61, died, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, following a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Relatives, friends, officers and members of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, Austerlitz Street Baptist Church, and New Magnolia Baptist Church of Shriever, members of the Black Chorale are all invited to attend the Homegoing service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 2515 Franklin Ave. officiated by the Rev. Fred Luter Jr., with interment at Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Martha Faye Livas; two children, Jason C. Livas and fiancee, Tyisha, of Dallas, and Simone D. Livas; his siblings, Joann Ellis and husband, Leroy, James, Larry and wife, Linda, Terrence Livas and wife, Fay; and a host of other close relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Livas Sr. and Ruth Izanna Brown Livas; and one sister, Lorraine Livas Johnson. He was a longtime employee within the Petroleum Industry. He was a faithful member of the New Orleans Black Chorale since 1989. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home of Gretna is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011 LOVELL, PAMELA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pamela Ann Scallan Lovell, 54, a native of Marksville and a resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Kristi Lynn Daigle and husband, Troy, and Mallory Rose Lovell; one grandchild, Ashley Daigle; her fiance, Robert Byorklund; three sisters, Dianna Arceneaux and husband, Brooks, Sherrie Scallan and husband, Larry Cadiere and Phoebe Trahan and husband, Tom; and her nieces and nephews, Brandon Arceneaux, Jennifer Hardeman, Tiffany Breaux, Melissa Arceneaux, Matthew Breaux, Beau Fazzio, Michael Hawkins and Nicholas Trahan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Roy Barnett; her father, Stravis P. Scallan Jr.; one brother, Gary James Scallan; and one son, Orson Scallan. She was a certified cosmotologist and phlebotemist. She was of the Catholic faith. She was a very young spirited person and the life of every party. She was full of love, laughed hard and will be missed forever and always. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011 MATHERNE, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary McCoy Matherne, 89, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 7:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Relgious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. She is survived by one son, Bobby Hancock and wife, Candi; one son-in-law, James Waguespack; three daughters, Patsy Wright and husband, Richard, Joyce Strenght and husband, John, and Susan Dempster and husband, Robert; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Earl Hancock, Lester McCoy and Sidney Matherne; her parents, Oliver Grover Wooten and Lily Thomas Wooten; and one daughter, Barbara Waguespack. She was the owner of McCoy's Dairy Kool in Paradis. In lieu of flowers, donations to Helen Gray Foundation and River Region Hospice, 507 Upstream St. River Ridge, LA 70123 Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011 OSBORN, RICHARD, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Owen Osborn Jr., 61, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jonesboro Cemetery in Jonesboro. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Osborn of Houma; one son, James "Jimmy" Paul Osborn of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Victoria Osborn of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Owen Osborn Sr. and Mildred Duplantis Osborn. He was employed by Ace Transportation and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011 PICOU, FRANCES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frances Reeves Picou, 59, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010. Private services were held with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie LeCompte and husband, Tommy, and Stacey Picou; one brother, Roy Reeves and wife, Brenda; one sister, Madeline Reeves Ford; and five grandchildren, Jacob Naquin, Brienne Hebert, Isabella Hebert, Jeremy Hebert Jr. and Terry LeCompte. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Garnet Blanchard Reeves Sr.; and one brother, Jack Reeves Jr. Special thanks to her neighbors and to the staff of St. Joseph Hospice. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Monday, January 17, 2011 ANSARDI, MARIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Maria Elena Fabre Ansardi, 40, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Jules Ansardi; her parents, James "Jimmy" Fabre and Janel Tedesco; three sons, Devon Boudreaux, Hunter Romig and Callum Fabre; one daughter, Chelsea Fabre; two step-children, Alex and Kaitlin Ansardi; two brothers, Roberto Schexnaydre and Joshua Fabre; three sisters, Linda and Jessica Schexnaydre, and Isabella Fabre; one stepbrother, Chris Girouard; one stepsister, Monique Pellegrin; her maternal grandparents, Ted Tedesco and Betty Spillyards; and her paternal grandparents, Noble and Elena Schexnaydre, and Curtis and Cele Fabre. She was preceded in death by her father, Roberto Schexnaydre; one sister, Palerma Schexnaydre. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses would be preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 17, 2011 LEDET, CATHLEEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cathleen "Kate" Eymard Ledet, died at 12:23 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Ledet; three daughters, Paige L. Picou and husband, Paul, Joan L. Chouest and husband, Dimo, and Aledia L. Deleon and husband, Magdaleno; one son, Hoyt A. Ledet and partner, Bridget Callais; six grandchildren, Hunter Ledet, Alex, Allie and Max Chouest, Ana Doucet and Briana Deleon; six brothers, Hilton Eymard, Junius Eymard, Norris Eymard, Jervis Eymard, Robert "Bobby" Eymard and Aubrey Eymard; two sisters, Janis E. Bland and Gail E. Gisclair; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emar J. Eymard and Nativita "Grom" Eymard; two brothers, Collin Eymard and Roger Eymard; two sisters, Bernice Eymard and Irene E. Lefort; and her mother and father-in-law, Gustave and Lelia Ledet. She was president of Bob's Seafood, Inc. She ran Grom's snowball stand in Galliano for many years. She was scorebook keeper for Galliano Jr. High School, Golden Meadow Jr. High School and South Lafourche Lady Tarpons for many years. She was an avid sports fan and loved following the Lady Tiger's Basketball team since 1975. She enjoyed plays at Le Petit Theater in Houma, The Thibodaux Playhouse and Broadway Across America at The Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans. She was a charter member of the Krewe of Nerieds. She loved spending time with her family and friends and had become a cooking show expert. She will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association and American Cancer Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LUNEAU, MITCHELL, JR. Published: Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8:53 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8:53 a.m. Mitchell Luneau Jr., 74, a native of Deville and a resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Richey Baptist Church Cemetery in Effie under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Pineville. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joan Devore Luneau; four children, Ricky Luneau and wife, Rose, Sabra Martin and husband, Ferrell, Gary Luneau and wife, Rebecca, and Stacie Domangue and husband Jermaine, all of Terrebonne Parish; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Luneau; his mother, Indiana Littleton; three sisters, Mary Lucas, Lavene Mills, and Edna Rigney; one brother, Alton Luno; one daughter, Sheila Luneau LeBouef; one son, Michael T. Luneau; two grandsons, Gillis LeBouef Jr. and Shawn Luneau; and one great- grandson, Blade Cole. Rush Funeral Home of Pineville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 17, 2011 NAQUIN, KENNETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth Paul Naquin, 64, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and a resident of Highland Village, Texas, passed away suddenly from massive heart failure on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Diane Elizabeth Naquin; two daughters, ReneŽ Cousins and husband, Randall, of Dallas and Denise Naquin; five sisters, Sandra Pellegrin and husband, Bruce, of Bourg, Myra Duthu and husband, Bobby, of Houma, Donna Kuhn of Katy, Texas, Eileen LeBoeuf and husband, Lester, of Lafayette, and Allyson Nix and husband, Lance, of Houston; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Sidney Naquin and Agnes Levron Naquin Rodrigue; and his maternal grandparents, James and Marie Neil of Pointe-aux-Chenes. He was born Dec. 1, 1946 in Houma to the late Paul Joseph Naquin and Alice Marie Neil Naquin. Ken was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Ken was a 1969 graduate of Louisiana State University, his blood ran purple and gold, and he was proud of his Cajun heritage. He worked as a petroleum engineer for 41 years and was a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the American Association of Drilling Engineers. He was an avid hunter, golfer, and dog lover. Friends who wish may donate in memory of Ken to the LSU Foundation for the benefit of the Craft & Hawkins Dept. of Petroleum Engineering (lsufoundation.org) or the Labrador Retriever Rescue of North Texas. ============================================================================= Published: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 COPPERSMITH, NANCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nancy Burt Coppersmith, 73, a native of Springfield, Ohio and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales. She is survived by her husband, Jessie A. Spence Jr.; her five children and their spouses, William Curtis and Jackie Coppersmith, Melissa Coppersmith, Paul "Travis" Cosby, Justin I. and Emily Spence, and Jessie D. and Leigh Ann Spence; two sisters and their spouses, Jeannette Smyers and Sherman Vicknair, and Sylvia and Bernard Becnel; three brothers and their spouses, John and Jonnie Burt Jr., Philip Burt and Cathy Booth, and Lawrence and Patsy Burt; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Virginia Brown Burt; and her previous husband, William Coppersmith. Nancy was a long time teacher in East Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Battered Woman's Shelter. Greenoaks Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 DETILLIER, PERCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Percy "Pep" Detillier, 78, passed away at 8:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at his home in Lutcher, with his loving family at his side. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, 2208 Jefferson Hwy, in Lutcher. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2130 Rectory St. in Paulina, with interment in the church cemetery. He was a loving father of Alan Detillier, Bret Detillier, Petty Detillier Pollet and husband, Peter, Lisa Detillier Hymel and husband, Dennis; devoted grandfather of Ryan Detillier, Holly Detillier, Rene Pollet Buchanon, Rachel Pollet Miles, Jared Pollet, Lindsay Hymel Cambre, and Dennis Hymel Jr.; loving great-grandfather of Che'Lynn Detillier, Seth, Kayleigh , and Gavin Buchanon, Hannah Miles, and Cruz Cambre; and brother of Dudley Detillier and wife, Gloria, and Elsie Levet and husband, John. He was the beloved husband of the late Myrna Englade Detillier; son of the late Alcee and Marguerite Arabie Detillier; and brother of the late Thelma DeJean, Shirley Borrello, Jeannette, Charles, Archie, and Lynn Detillier. Pep retired after 43 years of service with Shell Oil Refinery in Norco, as a supervisor. He was an avid RV enthusiast and the past president of Lutcher/Gramercy Jaycees, past director of the St. James Parish Sugar Queen Pageant, a former usher for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, and past member of Lutcher Volunteer Fire Department, St. James Parish Historical Society and Lutcher Planning Committee. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 DUPRE FREDDIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Freddie J. Dupre, 87, a native of Pointe-Aux-Chenes and a resident of Marrero for the past 61 years, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd. in Marrero, with interment at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time at the funeral home. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504-366-4343. He was the devoted husband of Rose Mae Naquin Dupre for 66 years; loving father of three sons, Ronald Dupre Sr., Marvin Dupre and Brian Dupre; father-in-law of Brenda Fabregas Dupre, Peggy Fabregas Dupre, and Shelley Mitchell Dupre; beloved grandfather of Ronald Dupre Jr., Brandi LeCompte and husband, Brad, Christine Bass and husband, Kevin, and Hailey Dupre; four great-grandchildren, Kirsten and Jarryd LeCompte, and Paige and Hope Bass; one brother, Emery Dupre; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andre and Julia Neil Dupre; four brothers, Leroy, Alcee, Paul, and Lennis Dupre; and five sisters, Agnes Rodrigue, Cynthia and Emily Dupre, Dorina Jarvis, and Delma Smith. He will be sadly missed by all. A special thanks to Heart of Hospice and his nurses, Valerie and Linda. Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 GUIDRY, TOMMY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tommy P. Guidry Sr., 55, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Hull Guidry; two sons, Zachary Wilson and wife, Amee, and Tommy P. Guidry Jr.; four stepsons, Keith Kreamer, Paul Guidry Jr., Scott Guidry and Crysta Guidry; one daughter, Tommi Doiron and husband, Jarrod; two brothers, Jackson Guidry Jr. and Jefferson Guidry; one sister, Betty Martin; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Champagne Guidry; his parents, Jackson Sr. and Enola Felarise Guidry; one stepdaughter, Olizia Kreamer; two brothers, Terry Guidry and Autry Guidry; and one sister, Patsy Guidry. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 LIRETTE, JUDY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Judy Lafont Lirette, 68, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Bourg, died at 10:31 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Colleen Dugas and husband, Clark, of Bourg; her son-in-law, Brian E. LeBlanc; one grandchild, Matthew LeBlanc; one great- grandchild, Kirsten Ledet; and one sister, Cheryl Domangue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emos J. Lirette; her parents, Wallace Lafont and Thelma Pellegrin Lafont; one daughter, Caprise LeBlanc; and one brother, Roland Lafont Sr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 MCCOY, THELDON Theldon "Ray" McCoy, 72, of Pride, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 in Butler, Ala. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edith Pullam McCoy of Pride; two sons, Michael McCoy and wife, Karen, of Chauvin, and Kenny McCoy and wife, Penny, of Pride; one daughter, Tammy Gibson and husband, Jim, of Ward, Ala.; one brother, Bill McCoy and wife, Shirley, of Pride; three sisters, Maxine Maglone and husband, Bernard, and Georgia Key, all of Slaughter, and Mary Roush and husband, Walt, of Baker; four grandchildren, Sydne, Allen, Shelby and Kenneth McCoy; and two stepgrandchildren, Charlotte and Timothy Gibson. He was preceded in death by his parents, True Earl and Ethel McGehee McCoy; one brother, Earl Samuel McCoy; and one sister, Patricia Mae McCoy. Pallbearers will be Glen Roush, Clay Maglone, Randy Maglone, Cliff Key, Joe Key and Robin Key. He was retired from Ethyl Corp. and was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Berlin Crisis. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. ============================================================================= BABIN, JOSEPH, JR. Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Anthony Babin Jr., 62, a native of Houma and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen Ann Boudlouche Babin; his mother, Marceline Detiveaux Babin; one son, Joseph Anthony Babin III, and wife, Caitlin L., of Pleasant View, Tenn.; two daughters, Bonnie Ann and husband, Anthony Rodriguez III, of Gray, and Cheryl Marie and husband, Robbie Duplantis, of Frisco, Texas; four grandchildren, Jonathan Babin, Keith Alario, Alyssa Duplantis and Sebastian Duplantis; two brothers, Lonny James Babin and wife, Jennifer Bourg Babin, of Bourg, and Jason Saul Babin of Houma; and one sister, Ena Marie and husband, Fred Carreras Jr., of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Anthony Babin Sr.; his infant sister, Valerie Agnes; his paternal grandparents, Berwick J. Babin and Ophelia B. Babin; and his maternal grandparents, Henry C. Detiveaux and Alice R. Detiveaux. Joseph was a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother and beloved grandfather who is dearly loved and will be deeply missed. He was a brother of Boyce Masonic Lodge 273, The Unity Lodge 267 and Jerusalem Temple. He was a member of Houma Shrine Club and the Houma Shrine Motorcycle Escort Club. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 BREAUX, LEO SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leo Paul Breaux Sr., 63, a native of Dularge and a resident of Chauvin, died at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Edna Trahan Breaux; his mother, Lucretia Scott Lirette; one son, Chief Petty Officer Leo Breaux Jr. and wife, Jane; two daughters, Lilcretia Bergeron and husband, Bernard Jr., and Frannie Authement and husband, Derek; three brothers, Roosevelt Jr., Neal, and Danny Lirette; three sisters, Sarah Day, Glenda Parker and Sue Lacoste; and five grandchildren, Brittany Breaux, Alexis, Paige, and Emily Bergeron, and Baileigh Authement. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Roosevelt Lirette Sr.; one son, Alvin "J.J." Breaux; one grandson, Jaden Paul Bergeron; and his in-laws, Alvin and Lillian Blanchard Trahan. He was past president of the T-Caillou Lions Club, recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow award, Knights of Columbus and American Legion. He cherished his family and enjoyed fishing, camping and being with his family and friends. He never met a stranger. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== CLOUATRE, DAISY Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daisy Chauvin Clouatre, 79, a native of Convent and a longtime resident of Thibodaux, died surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Gerald and wife, Anne Clouatre, and Ralph and wife, Sheila Clouatre; one daughter, Nancy and husband, Dr. Duane Luke; five grandchildren, Erica Trochesset, Cynthia Clouatre, Brad Clouatre, Dustin Lambert, and Ashlie Pellegrin; 11 great-grandchildren, Derek Fritz, Nicholas Trochesset, Bethany Blount, Shawn Blount, Samantha Blount, Krista Whitney, Brayden Clouatre, Jace Clouatre, Drew Clouatre, Blake Lambert, and Adrienne Terry; two brothers, William Chauvin Jr. and Gary Chauvin; and two sisters, Bernice Chauvin Canatella and Doris Chauvin Brignac. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew "Junior" Clouatre Jr.; one son, Paul Clouatre; her parents, William Chauvin and Gussie Bourque Chauvin; her stepmother, Maggie Chauvin; two brothers, Wilbert "Brother" Chauvin and Alfred Joseph Chauvin; and one sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Chauvin. The pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Daisy found beauty and joy in all of life, her children, grandchildren and her animals were her greatest love. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 CUROLE, TYSON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tyson James Curole, 22, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Sylvester James Jr. and Michelle Marie Bradford Curole; his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Wildred Bradford; his paternal grandmother, Leverta Curole; one brother, Kason Michael Curole; one sister, Megan Monique Curole; two godchildren, Kobi Curole and Treyvon Plaisance; and special friend, Jeanni Belle Arabie. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Sylvester James Curole Sr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 GAUDET, ELSIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elsie Gaudet, 81, a native of St. John and a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Richard "Peachy" Gaudet Sr.; one son, Richard Gaudet Jr. and wife, Robin; two daughters, Barbara Delcambre and husband, Ken, and Liz Bennett and husband, Darrell; two sisters, Louise LaTour and husband, L.J., and Anne Carol Pennison and husband, Jimmy; 11 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Andrew Babin and Mabel Morvant Babin Baye; and one brother, Clarence Baye. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 GUIDRY, ALLEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen "Boy Boy" Guidry, 69, a native of Rita and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Ryan Guidry and Joey Guidry; three daughters, Anna Marie Davis, Marie Ann Hotard and Sandy Guidroz; one brother, Alvin Guidry; two sisters, Sherrie Griffin and Noel Theriot; nine grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Rita Guidry; and one sister, Judy Allemand. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 LABAT, DUDLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dudley "Tony" Labat, 70, died on Dec. 2, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Center of Jesus the Lord located at 1236 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, 70116. A funeral Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the center, with a private burial in Raceland. He is survived by his brother, Rickey Labat and wife, Marion; two sons, Ralph and Mark Tramontana; two daughters, Rochelle Labat and Toni Labat-Moore; nine grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Essie Labat. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and worked for several local establishments including Harrah's Casino, New Orleans Fairgrounds, Sweet Williams and Fat Jimmy's. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 MARTINEZ, KATIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Katie Lehman Martinez, 82, a native of Lincoln, Neb., and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dennis; two daughters, Nancy Goulas, and Tori Labat and husband, Richie; three sons, Denny and wife, Toni, Terry, and Tommy; six grandchildren, Coby Nuss, Whitney and Jake Martinez, Shelbi, Jace, and Luke Labat; and one great-grandson, Will Nuss. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Louise Klein Lehman; and one sister, Lucille Miller. The family would like to thank all who helped in any way with her care. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 NGUYEN, DUONG ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Duong Thanh Nguyen, 23, a native of Santa Ana, Calif., and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. A second visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday with a memorial mass at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Mission Church. A final visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial following at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Binh Bill Nguyen of Houma and Thuy Jenny Trinh of Houma; one brother, Chuong Nguyen of Houma; and one sister, Judy Van Nguyen, of Houma. He was employed at Lafayette Grocery and was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Mission Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 PATTERSON, NOBLE SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Noble "Pat" Patterson Sr., 79, a native of Gibson and a resident of Las Vegas, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Princella "Louise" Patterson; and one son, Noble "Pat" Patterson Jr. and wife, Ollie, of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Lucien Patterson; his mother, Helen Patterson; his grandparents, Joseph and Estell Hanzy; two brothers, Vernon and Junius Patterson Sr.; one sister, Alcementa Patterson; one daughter, Linda Helen Patterson; two uncles, Shirley Hanzy and George Patterson Sr.; and two aunts, Florence Williams and Dorothy Wilson. La Paloma Funerals and Cremations of Las Vegas is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 SCHAUBHUT, LOUISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louise Matherne Schaubhut, 78, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Johnny Schaubhut; one son, Bertrand Schaubhut and wife, Erica; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertrand and Virginia Matherne; two sons, Lonny and Philip Schaubhut; and four brothers, Sidney, Rene', Abraham and Hubert Matherne. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 SMITH, QUINCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Quincy Lamar Smith, 27, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Flora and Kenneth Gabriel, and Allen Smith Jr. and Reba; three sons, Quincy Ty Fleming, Quintyn Harding and De'Vyon Johnson; four daughters, Tajalexis Willis, Amiya and Semyri Harding, and Trinity Fleming; one brother, Asaad Smith; and five sisters, Shemika Smith, Trinisha Smith, Tarynika Smith, Latika Smith and Tonyea Bogen. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Freddie and Annie Lee Lyons Sr., and Delores Gabriel; and his great-grandparents, Edward Stoves and Estella Norman. He was Baptist and a welder. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 THIBODAUX, THELMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thelma Blanchard Rodrigue Thibodaux, 87, a native of Schriever and a resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 7 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 held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Dennis "Cowboy" Rodrigue and wife, Jane; one brother, Calvin Blanchard; three sisters, Doisey Hannan, Noelie Tabor and Catherine Abadie; four grandchildren, Shane Rodrigue, Sabrina Mosely, Roxanne Oncale and Dennis Rodrigue Jr.; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Urban J. "Kye" Rodrigue; her second husband, Huey J. Thibodaux; her parents, Willie Blanchard and Gussie Clause Blanchard; one brother, Tielman Blanchard; and two sisters, Vertrine Israel and Lucille McCrossen. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011 BARRIOS, HARDING ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harding J. Barrios, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off. Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Pellegrin Barrios; one son, Dirk Barrios and wife, Pattie; two daughters, Melinda B. Collins and husband, Timmy, and Melissa B. Killian and husband, Mickey; one brother, Terry Barrios; one sister, Diana Verce; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Collins and wife, Melissa, Cody Collins and wife, Corin, Derek Barrios and wife, Allie, Jesse Killian and wife, Katie, Jennifer Collins and husband, James Walker, Brody Barrios and wife, Celeste, and Michelle Lafort and husband, Mario; and one great-grandchild, Grace Ann Barrios. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Barrios and Eula Angelette Rousse; and one grandchild, Trish Ann Barrios. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a member of Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society, an usher, Eucharistic Minister and altar server at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a devout Catholic who attended Mass daily. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, spending quality time with his family and friends and his pride and joy garden. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011 CHERAMIE, FREDERICK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frederick J. Cheramie, 70, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Larose, died at 7:34 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Cheramie; two sons, Curtis Cheramie and wife, Jeanelle and Vincent Cheramie and wife, Chasity; two grandchildren, Jake Cheramie and wife, Rayda, and Robbie Guidry and wife, Naomi; and two great- grandchildren, Layne Cheramie and Mason Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson Cheramie Sr. and Angelle D. Cheramie; and one brother, Jefferson Cheramie Jr. He was a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and a member of Cut Off Fishing Club. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011 DARDAR, ELODIA Elodia Naquin Dardar, 86, a native and resident of Isle of Jean Charles, died at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by six sons, Jessie Sr., Edison Sr., Gillis Sr., Levis, Dominique Jr. "Dominick" and Tommy Dardar; six daughters, Oxcelia Naquin, Mary LeBouef, Ann Mitchell, Bernadette Naquin, Norma Chaisson and Betty Chauvin; 51 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren; and 33 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominique Dardar Sr.; her parents, Leo and Alcidie Billiot Naquin; one son, Leroy Dardar; one daughter, Delina Guidry; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Esnay Dardar and Rita Chaisson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011 LAFLEUR, LUCILLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucille Myles LaFleur, 82, a native of Houma and a resident of Beaumont, Texas for many years, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 3420 Saint James Blvd. in Beaumont. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment at Magnolia Cemetery and Mausoleum. She is survived by one son, Donnell LaFleur of Beaumont; one daughter, Inell Brown of Beaumont; two brothers, Thomas Myles and Raymond Myles and wife, Rosalie, of Beaumont; three sisters, Susie Jackson, Edrine Castle and husband, Isaac, and Doreathea Miller and husband, William, of Houma; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was a self-employed seamstress. Comeaux Community Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011 PITRE, ANNABELLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Annabelle Pitre, 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Betty Shaver and Alberta Tassin; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Pitre and Stella H. Pitre; four brothers, Cleveland Pitre, Benson Pitre, Stanley Pitre and Wally Pitre; and five sisters, Eula Rodrigue, Ezola Fazzio, Millie Thomassie, Annamae Pitre and Marie Pitre. Thibodaux funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011 REDMOND, EARNESTINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earnestine Smith Redmond, 63, a native of Montegut and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Roosevelt J. Redmond Jr., Randell J. Redmond and Berwick D. Redmond; her step-daughter, Denise Youngblood; one brother, Daniel Smith Jr. of Montegut; one sister, Riva L. Smith Ross of Montegut; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt J. Redmond Sr.; her parents, Daniel Smith Sr. and Augustine R. Smith; and her grandparents, Eddie and Elsie P. Redmond, and Isiah and Paige V. Smith. She was Baptist and a CNA at Bethany Nursing Home of New Orleans. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011 SWART, CLIFFORD, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clifford J. Swart Jr., 86, a native of Algiers and a resident of Choupic Community, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Vicknair Swart; one son, Shane Swart and wife, Carla; two daughters, Tanya Eschete and husband, Rory, and Stephanie S. Driskill and husband, Phil; seven grandchildren, Leslie Herbst and husband, David, Nicole Hofley and husband, Drew, Jay Swart, Erin Swart, Rory Eschete II, Rhylan Eschete, Rhiana Eschete; and four great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Herbst, Tanner Herbst, Samantha Hofley and Blake Olivia Hofley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford J. Swart Sr. and Angele Barrou L. Swart. He was a pilot, a teacher, a fisherman and an artist. He blessed his family and friends with his zest for life. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011 WALKER, GLENN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Glenn Walker, 83, a resident of Opelousas, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel conducted by the Rev. Nick Peters, followed by interment at the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas. He is survived by three sons, Dane Walker and wife, Evelina, of Lafayette, Rodney Walker and wife, Charlotte, of Sulphur, and Andy Walker and wife, Sarah, of Tee Mamou; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Walker of Carencro; one brother, Hamp Walker and wife, Iona of Shady Groves, Fla.; two sisters, Thelma Skinner and husband, Fain, of Live Oak, Fla. and June Pridgeon of Perry, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Walker; his parents, Ralph and Ethel King Walker; and his son, Rusty Walker. Glenn was last employed by Knight Oil Tools as a consultant. He enjoyed fishing, loved his family, was an outgoing person and never met a stranger. He also enjoyed the company of his dogs. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements, 337-942-2638. ============================================================================= Published: Friday, January 21, 2011 BELANGER, LEONARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leonard Joseph Belanger, 65, a native of Bourg and a resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. 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. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Judy Chauvin Belanger of Chauvin; one son, Lynn Anthony Belanger Sr. and wife, Jamie Robichaux Belanger of Chauvin; two daughters, Shannon Marie Belanger Breaux and husband, Paul Breaux of Montegut, and Michelle Ann Belanger of Metairie; five grandchildren, Collin Michael Breaux, Kayli Michelle Breaux, Colton John Breaux, Jenna Lynn Belanger and Lynn Anthony Belanger Jr.; and three brothers, Linwood Belanger Sr., Royce Belanger and Wayne Belanger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell Joseph Belanger Jr. and Aramay Bellanger Belanger; and two brothers, Ralph Belanger and James Belanger. He retired from Exxon as a field maintenance foreman and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 5013 in Chauvin. He liked to fish and enjoyed being with his friends. The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice of Thibodaux and to all of the friends and family for their prayers and support. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 21, 2011 BIAS, TRAE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Trae Anthony Bias, 18, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 in Napoleonville due to an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Word of Christian Center in Darrow. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Mary C. Bias of Labadieville; one brother, Jarred Bias of Labadieville; one sister, Brittany Bias of Labadieville; his maternal grandfather, James Bias Jr.; one niece; one nephew; one aunt; two uncles; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Clara Mae Bias. He was a student of Assumption High School. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 21, 2011 CHERAMIE, DORIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doris Bouzigard Cheramie, 85, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Louman "Toupee" J. Cheramie; one son, Douglas A. Cheramie and wife, Linda Gayle; one daughter, Elda C. Allemand and husband, Wade M.; five grandchildren, Buffy C. Lafont, Kevin D. Cheramie, Jobe M. Allemand, Alex M. Allemand and Nicholas Helmer; four great-grandchildren, Jacob Lafont, Evan Lafont, Preston Dupont and Corey Cheramie; and one sister, Jeanette B. Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Justin Bouzigard Sr. and Viola C. Bouzigard; one son, Pete Joseph Cheramie; two brothers, Douglas Bouzigard and Justin Bouzigard Jr.; and three sisters, Pearl B. Ledet, Ethel B. Verret and Frazia Bouzigard. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 21, 2011 LEGENDRE, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Robert "Bah-Bee" Legendre, 71, a resident of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Visitation will be held at 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church in Gonzales. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, conducted by the Rev. Ruben, followed by interment at Hope Haven Mausoleum in Gonzales. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marion Lassere Legendre; four children, Elizabeth Legendre Warren and husband, Wally, Roberta Legendre Watts and husband, Timothy, Ricky Legendre and wife, Chanel, and Tina Legendre Labatut and husband, Dwayne; two sisters, Elsie Landry and husband, Charles, and Mary Boudreaux and husband, Roy; one brother, Ansel Legendre all of Choupic; six grandchildren, Taylor Ford, Christopher Warren, Randal Legendre, Jacob Labatut, Emily Labatut and Jessie Watts; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gillis and Lorena Legendre; two grandchildren, Ashton Ford and Austin "Bo Bo" Ford; his father and mother-in- law, Claude and Irena Labat; and his sister-in-law, Shirley Legendre. Pallbearers will be Kirk Legendre, Paul Labat, Taylor Ford, Christopher Warren, Randal Legendre and Jacob Labatut; gift bearers will be Roberta and Jessie Watts, and Tina and Emily Labatut; and readers will be Ramona Cortez and Sandra Constant. He retired from BASF of Geismar after 32 years of service. He was a eucharistic minister, a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and St. Mark's Knights of Columbus, and a pro-life advocate. Thanks to Dr. Jiha, Dr. Knapp, Dr. Moraes, St. Joseph Hospice, and last but not least my family and my friends and all of my prayer warriors. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 21, 2011 NASH, THOMAS, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thomas Nash Jr., 60, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Church of Christ in Gibson. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Romalic Nash of Gibson; one sister, Linda N. Smith of Gibson; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Nash Sr. and Lubertha Robinson Nash; his maternal grandparents, Nathaniel and Ellen Robinson; and his paternal grandparents, Thomas Nash Sr. and Agnes Sims Nash Johnson He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== PONTIFF, ALVIN Published: Friday, January 21, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alvin J. Pontiff, 72, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice Olivier Pontiff; one daughter, Melanie P. Positerry and husband, Charlie; two sons, Kevin Pontiff and wife, Ellen, and Steve Pontiff and wife, Desiree; one sister, Lorraine Richard; two brothers, Lucius Jr. and Lawrence Pontiff; nine grandchildren, Katie and Megan Positerry, Kayla Fregin, Amy, Lauren, Mattie, Caroline, Alexander and Benjamin Pontiff; and one great-grandchild, Gavin Fregin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucius and Bessie Duet Pontiff; one sister, Shirley P. Boudreaux; and two brothers, Earl and Ray Pontiff. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved going to the camp as often as possible. He was affectionately known as Honey and Pa Honey to family and friends. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 21, 2011 PRICE, LIZZIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lizzie M. LeBlanc Price, 90, a native of Klotzville and a resident of Bourg, died at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.19, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Randall Q. Price and wife Gilka of Lafayette; three daughters, Frances Ann Ferguson and husband, John, of Bourg, Patricia Ann Hille and husband, Herbert, of LaPlace, and Judith Ann Manriquez and husband, Raul, of Moreno Valley, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Patrick Ferguson, Pamela Chamblis, Madison Price, Stacy Delatte, Robin Corradi, Jennifer Brown, Trey Hille, Beth Steele and Katie Manriquez; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and one sister, Louise Leake of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonce J. LeBlanc and Enola M. Hebert LeBlanc; and three brothers, Leonce J. LeBlanc, Jr., Raymond J. LeBlanc and Leslie P. LeBlanc. She was a homemaker and parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a staff sergeant during World War II. She was an avid bird watcher and loved her garden, her grand duke plants, fruit trees, her grape vine and the Saints. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 21, 2011 ROSAMOND, DOLORES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dolores Marie Rosamond, 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Theriot, died at 10:58 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by one brother, Andrew Carlos and wife, Lera, of Texas; four half-brothers, Sterling Callahan and wife, Mary, of Erath, Gary Callahan and wife, Madgalyn, of Houma, Desire Callahan and wife, Marynell, of Theriot, and Constant Callahan and wife, Alice, of Houma; one sister, Ellanora Gutierrez of Theriot; and half-sister, Geraldine Liner and husband, Sterling of Theriot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carmon Rosamond; her parents, Bartholem Carlos and Azale Marie Carlos; four brothers, Randolph Joseph Carlos, Willie Carlos, Norris Carlos and Oris Carlos; and four sisters, June Boudreaux, Hilda Duplantis, Auilla Pellegrin and Dorothy Lirette. She was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 21, 2011 TRAIGLE, VIRGIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Virgie Ann LeBouef Champagne Traigle, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Living Word Church in Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gilbert Traigle Jr.; one daughter, Bonita Ann Champagne; two sons, Craig Anthony Traigle, and Danny Gerard Traigle and wife, Amanda; four grandchildren, Carissa Renee' Babin, Cody Michael Traigle, Devon Paul Traigle and Mitchell Paul Traigle; one brother, Raymond Paul LeBouef and wife, Lorrain; two sisters, Rosemary Matherne and husband, Blaise, and Ethel Voisin and husband, Donald; her mother-in-law, Elsie Degruise Traigle; her former spouse, the Rev. Conrad Joseph Champagne; two brothers-in-law, Raymond P. Traigle and wife, Joyce, and Wayne P. Traigle and wife, Lajohnna; three sisters-in-law, Violette Besson and husband, Huey, Linda Besson and husband, Willie, and Elaine Prejean; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nancy Sagona LeBouef, and Mitchell Paul LeBouef; and her father-in-law, Gilbert Traigle Sr. Virgie was a member of Living Word Church. Her favorite scripture from the Bible was Psalms 23. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Saturday, January 22, 2011 BARRILLEAUX, DONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald "Chuck" Barrilleaux, 61, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at noon Monday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Angela G. Barrilleaux; two daughters, Jane Lindsey Barrilleaux and Jeni Nicole Barrilleaux; one brother, Barry Paul Barrilleaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jane A. Barrilleaux; and one son, Joseph Norby Barrilleaux. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a reserve deputy for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 22, 2011 BOUDREAUX, BERTHA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha Boudreaux, 86, a native of Bayou Crab and a resident of Labadieville, died at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Dave and wife, Connie Boudreaux, Charles and wife, Linda Boudreaux, and Lester and wife, Darlene Boudreaux; one brother, Elvin and wife, Irene Gros; one sister, Elda Boudreaux; former second husband and friend, Willie Landry; seven grandchildren, Louis Boudreaux, Timi Reece, Leah Crochet, Toby Boudreaux, Lester Boudreaux Jr., Alison Besson and Kathy Adams; three step-grandchildren, Buffy Solar, Mark Thibaut and Brodie Thibaut; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Medus Boudreaux; her parents, Cyprien Gros and Annie Barras Gros; four brothers, Robert gros, Nolan Gros, Whitney Gros and Irving Gros; and three sisters, Lucia Gros, Lucy Gros and Lucille Godeau. Bertha was born in April of 1924 on a date that her mother, doctor and family could never agree on. So we wished her "Happy Birthday" on April 18, 19, and again on the 29th. She married Medus "Dago" Boudreaux in 1941 and they had three sons. Left a widow at age 41 with two young sons to raise she became a "lunch lady" at Labadieville Primary School. She loved to dance, make yo-yo quilts and spoil her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Mausey" was thrifty to a fault and saved everything because "you can never tell when you might need it." Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 22, 2011 TOUPS, K.C. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== K.C. Toups D.V.M., 28, a native and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Randy and Debbie Harlan Toups; his grandparents, Joseph A. Toups Jr., Erline Ledet Toups, Patsy Wright Morvant, James Morvant and Ed Harlan; and one sister, Randi Lyn Toups. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Hope for Animals, P.O. Box 1341. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Sunday, January 23, 2011 BROWN, BILL, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Billy LaMarr Brown Sr., 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Morrow Chapel of The Settegast-Kopf Co. at Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478, with a visitation prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. in Houston, with military honors. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Shirley "Lois" Michel Brown; five children, Susan Brown Brock and husband, Curtis J. Brock, Billy LaMarr Brown Jr. and wife, Tammy Baio Brown, Lawrence Milton Brown and wife, Shelley Clements Brown, Bonnie Brown Pennison and husband, Jay L. Pennison Sr., and Annette Brown Murray and husband, Ronald P. Murray; 10 grandchildren, Tiffiny Pennison, Dustin Brown, Ryan Brown, Jay Pennison Jr., Brooke Cole, Millicent Bolin, Sean Brown, Matthew Brock, Nikki Murray and Emma Brown; and two sisters, Mickey Brown Nelson, and Terry Lynn Brown Ely and husband, Perry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Inez McDonald Brown; and three sisters, Nell Rose Trosclair, Patty Theriot and Gloria Gordon. He was born in Devers, Texas, on Dec. 16, 1928, and afterwards his family settled in New Orleans. Billy served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. in World War II and in the Korean War. He graduated from Tulane University in 1955, with a B.A. in Physical Education. Billy was a teacher and coach in Terrebonne Parish in Houma for 15 years. He was also a "distinguished salesman" for American Family Life Assurance Co. Billy was an avid fisherman and enjoyed bowling, golf, and billiards with his family and friends through the years. He was a wonderful grandfather and was very proud of all 10 of them. Billy lived in Houma for more than 30 years, and was a resident of Sugar Land, Texas for the past 14 years. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations in Billy's name be made to the Houston and Southeast Texas Alzheimer's Foundation, 2242 West Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-2008, 713-314-1313. The Settegast-Kopf Co. at Sugar Creek of Sugar Land, Texas is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 23, 2011 SCHAUBHUT, MABEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mabel Champagne Schaubhut, 88, a native of Boutte and a resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at her home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by four sons, Steven Schaubhut and wife, Beverly, Edward "Jimmy" Schaubhut and wife, Doris, Barry Schaubhut, and Brian Schaubhut and wife, Clair; two daughters, Sue Champagne and husband, Wayne, and Margo Tastet and husband, Russell; one sister, Mildred Laque; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldridge "Mickey" Schaubhut; her parents, James Champagne and Alice Lirette Champagne; three brothers, Clarence, Wilbert, and Milton Champagne; and one sister, Mildred Laque. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Monday, January 24, 2011 CHATAGNIER, MORRIS JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Morris "Black" "Hondo" Chatagnier Jr., 81, a native of Magnolia Plantation and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. Vistiation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Mae Clement Chatagnier; two sons, Craig Chatagnier and wife, Lisa, and Gerald Chatagnier and wife, Donna; one brother, Leroy Chatagnier; four sisters, Catherine C. Popey, Mary C. Starlipper, Jeannie C. Keller and Audrey C. Benoit; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Chatagnier and Alice Perkins Chatagnier; six brothers, Hampton, Laurance, Roland, Junius, Dave, and Floyd Chatagnier; and one sister, Anna Mae Chatagnier Allen. He was retired from McDermott for 35 years of service and loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 24, 2011 COLLINS RUBY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruby Mae Navarre Collins, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and a lifelong resident of south Lafourche Parish, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by six children, Emily Collins Serigne and husband, Phil, Paul Collins Sr. and wife, Laura, Patrick Collins, James Collins and wife, Yvonne, David Collins and wife, Kelly, and Peter Collins and wife, Denise; three brothers, Alvin Navarre Jr. and wife, Maybell, Aurestile Navarre and wife, Cynthia, and Phillip Navarre and wife, Sybil; three sisters, Beverly Curole and husband, Harrison, Jeane Gaudet and husband, Gilmer, and Theresa Guidroz and husband, Gene; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rogers Collins Sr.; her parents, Alvin J. Navarre and Julie' Felice Boudreaux Navarre; and one son, Rogers "Jay" Collins Jr. She was a homemaker, adoring mother, wife, sister, daughter, mother-in-law, and friend to all who knew or met her. She was a graduate of Golden Meadow High School class of 1951 and was the valedictorian and Queen of the Homecoming Court. She was a parishioner and member of the choir at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for many years, a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off and a parishioner and member of the choir at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. She was active in Alanon, Alateen, and other charities in South Lafourche. She was a past secretary of the South Lafourche Parish Diabetic Association. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, cooking, breadmaking and family gathering. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and any charity of your choosing. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 24, 2011 GUILFOU, FAILMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Failman Joseph Guilfou, 89, a native of Bruly St. Martin and a resident of Houma, died at 2:02 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Ella Boudreaux Guilfou of Houma; one daughter, Natalie Ryan and husband, Allen of New Orleans; one son, Nathan Guilfou and wife, Rhonda of Chauvin; his daughter-in-law, Ruth Guilfou of Houma; 10 grandchildren, Tate Ryan, Andre Guilfou, Russell Guilfou, Claire Guilfou, Jessica Guilfou, Kenneth Guilfou, Ryan Guilfou, Kevin Guilfou, Derek Guilfou and Katie Guilfou; two great-grandchildren, Austin Ryan and Taylor Ryan; and one sister, Palace Blanchard of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Guilfou and Lillian Landry Guilfou; one son, Norman Guilfou; and one brother, Herman Guilfou. Failman retired from Shell Oil Company as a mechanic and was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He recieved the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Unit Citation Award, American Defense Service Medal and the Eameto Medal. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3700 and a member of the American Legion. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 24, 2011 MARTIN, DONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald J. Martin, 71, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Galliano, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off. He is survived by his wife, June Cantrelle Martin; two sons, Michael Martin and Adam Martin; two daughters, Donna Martin Solar and Nicole Simon; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aristide and Emily Mabile Martin; one daughter, Christine Burgess; and one sister, Evelyn Chiasson. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 24, 2011 NEIL, CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Edward Neil, 63, a native of Las Animas, Colo. and a resident of Chauvin, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ramona Smith Neil of Chauvin; one son, Ryan Neil and wife, Kelli of The Woodlands, Texas; one daughter, Leslie Neil Doiron of Chauvin; five grandchildren, Destinee Blanchard, Bailey Doiron, Alyssa Neil, Charlotte Neil and Kade Doiron; three brothers, Johnny Neil, Patrick Neil and Timmy Neil; four sisters, Linda Roybal, Elsie Neil, Patty Churchill and Theresa Neil; one godchild, Brent "B.J." Neil Jr.; his father and mother-in-law, Normand "T-Man" Smith Sr. and Melva Pitre Smith; his brother and sisters-in-law, Sheila Thibodeaux and husband, Lloyd, Jeannie Neil and husband, Brent Neil Sr., Denise DeHart and husband, Reginald Sr., Patrick Smith and wife, Bernadine, and Normand Smith Jr. and wife, Kelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Neil and Mary Lopez Neil; three brothers, Leroy Neil, Larry Neil and Alvin Neil; and one sister, Betty Neil. He retired from Inco as a Barge Operator and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Chauvin Lion's Club, The Sons of the American Legion, Ward 7 and Knights of Columbus. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed being with his family at the Senior Citizens of Chauvin. He also enjoyed being with his camping family. He was also loved and will be sadly missed by all. The family would like to thank Dr. Abou Issa and staff and all the Nursing Staff at TGMC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 24, 2011 VIZIER, PATSY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patsy Mae Vizier, 68, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. A memorial service will be held at Falgout Funeral Home of Houma. For more information call 876-5442. She is survived by one brother, Andrew Vizier; three sisters, Otecia Bonvillian, Melba Richard and Ceda Richard; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis Vizier and Alcida Smith Vizier; and two brothers, Amedee and Ernest Vizier. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 BEAUTY, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Edward Beauty, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gibson, died Tuesday, Jan.18, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home Chapel and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Brian Keith Beauty and wife, Gina Marie, of San Antonio; four sisters, Emma Harding, Lillian Smith, Mercedes Moses and Mildred Henry; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Wilson Beauty; his parents, Hattie and Nixon Beauty; one daughter, Katherine Beauty; two brothers, Clarence Beauty and Melvin Beauty Sr.; and three sisters, Alma Beauty, Aramenta Harris and Bertha Mae Holmes. He was Southern Baptist and a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. He was a bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board for 33 years and a driver for Community Funeral Home for 12 years. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 COSTNER, JIMMIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jimmie Ray Costner, 78, a native of North Carolina and a resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by three sons, Joseph Randazzo, Rex Cordell and Jimmie Costner II; one daughter, Mary Costner; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Costner. He was Catholic and a U.S. Air Force veteran. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 DARDAR, ONIDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Onida "Granny" Marguerite Dardar, 92, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and a resident of Upper Little Caillou, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at New Beginning Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by two sons, Albert Verdin and wife, Theresa, and Edward Billiot; two brothers, Samuel and Paris Dardar; two sisters, Anna Billiot and NatŽ Brunet; 11 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Francis Verdin; her second husband, Gustave Billiot; her parents, Bazile and Azalie Naquin Dardar; one son, Royal Billiot; one daughter, Rita Verdin; two brothers, Theo and Andrew Dardar; one sister, Nolia Dardar; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 DUGAS, MAUDREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Maudrey L. Dugas, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Vernon, Huey, and Roger Dugas; two daughters, Bernadette Storm and Susie Portier; one brother, Morris LeBlanc; two sisters, Agnes Stanley and Rosemary Boudreaux; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Dugas; her parents, John and Elodie Bonvillain LeBlanc; two brothers, Alvin and Elfie LeBlanc; and three sisters, Leona Boudreaux, Ollie Bonvillain and Mable Usie. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 HOTARD, DAVID Mr. David Anthony Hotard, 44, of Poplarville, Miss., died Friday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Poplarville, Miss. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church of Larose. Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday at the church. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Gene Hotard of Jacksonville, Fla.; three brothers, Jimmy Hotard of Tylertown, Miss., Dale Hotard of Larose, and Michael Hotard of Cut Off; five sisters, Mari Anne Hebert of Larose, Lana Boudreaux of Bourg, Patti Boudreaux of Raceland, Gail Mesuda of Hampton, Fla., and Christine Gearing of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Magnus Hotard; and two brothers, David Magnus Hotard Jr. and Jerry Hotard. A native of Galliano, he was born Nov. 1, 1966, to Magnus and Gene Dormain Hotard. A graduate of South Lafourche High School, he furthered his education at Nicholls State University earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. David then become employed with the Lafourche and Terrebone Parish Sheriff's Office from 1997 to 2000. He was also a firefighter with the Larose Fire Department and was most recently employed with Brian Harris Autoplex in Slidell. White Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 LEBLANC, JULES, JR. Jules LeBlanc Jr., 90, a resident of Lakeview Manor Nursing Home in New Roads, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at Pointe Coupee General Hospital in New Roads. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Mary of False River Catholic Church in New Roads. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, concelebrated by the Rev. Robert F. Stine and the Rev. Joseph Arogyasami, I.M.S. Interment will follow in False River Memorial Park Mausoleum. He is survived by one sister, Isabel, and husband, Clifton Lasseigne of Baton Rouge; one stepdaughter, Jeanette Milligan, of Port Allen; one stepson, Wilfred St. Romain Jr. of New Roads; three step-grandchildren; one step-great- grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Viola Lemoine St. Romain; his parents, Jules and Celine LeBlanc; three brothers, Edward, Henry and Charles LeBlanc; and five sisters, Ursula Smith, Philomene Hughes, Theresa Matthews, Regina Carmouche and Agnes LeBlanc. A former resident of Port Allen and Morganza, Jules was born in Labarre in 1920. An avid gardener and master woodworker, he was most proud of his work on the restoration of the furniture and gardens at Rosedown Plantation. Jules will be remembered as a kind and gentle man who never complained and who saw only goodness in others. The family wishes to thank the staff at Pointe Coupee General Hospital, Hospice of Pointe Coupee, his sitter, Ceola Parker, and special devoted nieces, Rosemary Schexnayder, Bonnie Cashio, Myrtle Bolner, Sister Barbara Hughes and Carolyn Rushing for their loving care preceding his death. Pallbearers will be Jacque Lasseigne, Eddie LeBlanc, Donald Musso, Barry Oubre, John LeBlanc and Mark Smith. Honorary pallbearer is W.P. "Bill" Thousand. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Holy Family Catholic Church in Port Allen. Wilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 SPENCE, DAVID ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Simpson Spence, 52, a native of Houma and a resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Services will be held at noon Thursday at the Cathedral, with burial at Bayou Black Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kim Ste. Marie Spence; his father, Charles Carey Spence Sr. and wife, Garnett; his mother, Gloria Jolly Spence; two children, Allison and Jeffrey Spence; three brothers, Charles Carey Spence Jr, and wife, Cindy, Mark Edward Spence and wife, Monee, and Philip Allen Spence and wife, Samantha; three sisters, Elizabeth Spence Watkins and husband, Bill, Sharon Spence Boudreaux and husband, David, and Mary Spence Orgeron and husband, Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Clark Spence. David was an active parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette. He was a devoted Catholic who loved the rosary and it could always be found in his pocket. He attended St. Francis de Sales School and graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School. David graduated from Nicholls State University in 1981 with a bachelor's degree, with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. He worked for Reed Hycalog, Baker Hughes and most recently GL Noble Denton in Houston. He was affiliated with LAGCOE of Lafayette. David was a generous donor of platelets at UBS in Lafayette. His final gift was the donation of his organs. He was an excellent golfer, and a devoted husband, father, brother and son. His bright mind and contagious smile will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Francis de Sales School and to Vandebilt Catholic High School in memory of David Spence. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 USEY, REGINA Regina Usey, 96, born in Platteville, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. She is survived by her niece, Ann Ripp; and nephew Jimmie Usey and his wife, Suzanne. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sylvester Usey; her parents, Agnes Daigle and Johnny Boudreaux; one sister, Rosa Boudreaux; and one brother, Joseph Boudreaux. Regina lived most of her adult life in New Orleans and then later resided in Metairie. She retired from Deansgate after many years of service. After Katrina, both Regina and her husband relocated to Schriever to stay with Jimmie and his family. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 VICKNAIR, EMILIENNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emilienne Grabert Vicknair, 89, a native of St. Charles Community and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Ernest Vicknair Jr. and wife, Kathryn P., and Bruce Vicknair and Martha D.; one daughter, Brenda Vicknair; one brother, Felix Grabert and wife, Barbara Stevens; four grandchildren, Kristie V. Curry and husband, James, Brett Vicknair and wife, Katie, Benton Vicknair and wife, Katie, and David Vicknair; and six great-grandchildren, Berritt, McKenna, Brittany, Emma, Peyton and Brady. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Bijou" Vicknair; her parents, Clifford Grabert and Emelia Lirette Grabert; and one sister, Edith G. Benoit and husband, Edmond. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Lafourche Home for the Aged and Journey Hospice for the care given to Emilienne Vicknair. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 BREAUX, ANDREW ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Andrew Peter Breaux, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myra Antill Breaux of Houma; two sons, Bernie and wife, Ketti Breaux, of Houma, and Drew and wife, Christine Breaux, of Houma; two sisters, Hilda Kuehler of Spring, Texas, and Maude and husband, Jerome Helluin, of Houma; two grandchildren, Justin and wife, Ashley Breaux of Patterson and Jared and wife, Tasha Breaux, of Houma; and four great-grandchildren, twins Kaylee and Kaylynn, and Hayley and Skylar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mardis Sidney Breaux and Velma Trahan Breaux; and one son, Glenn Breaux. He was a salesman for Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Andrew loved to hunt, fish, and play golf. He loved to travel and traveled to all 50 states. He enjoyed being with his family and friends. Andrew Breaux was a veteran of the Army 2nd Division, Field Artillery and served as a Sergeant in the field during the Korean War. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 CHAISSON, MICHAEL SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Chaisson Sr., 82, a native of Montegut and a resident of Grand Bois, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Earline B. Chaisson; three sons, Michael Chaisson Jr. and wife, Renee', Randy Chaisson Sr. and companion, Carolyn, and Simon Chaisson and wife, Evelyn; one daughter, Rachel White and husband, Daniel; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Morgan Chaisson; his parents, Eugenia Hotard Chaisson and Alex Chaisson; and seven siblings, Charlie, John, Magnolia, Hilda, Daniel, Tina and Bernice. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 CHERAMIE, ROOSEVELT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roosevelt "Rocky" Cheramie Jr., 60, born Aug. 23, 1950, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, entered into heaven's gates on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Hargrave Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in the Morgan City Cemetery near his brother, Joe. Rocky is survived by his son, Benjamin Cheramie; his daughter, Melissa Cheramie; his brothers and sisters, Betty Hyde, Beverly Burleigh, Attecia Alston, Darlene Cheramie, Perry Cheramie and Tommie Cheramie; four grandchildren, Gavin, Tyler, Jacob and Natalie; and several nieces and nephews. Rocky was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt and Eunice Cheramie; the love of his life, his wife, Janice Cheramie; and his brother Joe Cheramie. Rocky was in oilfield sales for many years. He was a best friend to everyone he'd meet and was never at a loss for words. Rocky was a born salesman. He enjoyed the outdoors as he was a great golfer, an avid hunter and fisherman. Rocky was at one time honored to win the state bowling championship and be presented with the Louisiana State Championship ring for bowling. Rocky was also a pool player whose claim to fame was to have beaten the famous Minnesota Fats at his own game! Rocky very much was a family man who loved his family dearly, especially his grandkids. He enjoyed playing football with them or taking them fishing. Just being with any of his family made his day. Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 CUSIMANO, BERNARD, IV ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bernard "Rick" Cusimano IV, 49, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Metairie Funeral Home of L.A. Muhleisen and Son, 2929 Metairie Road and from 1 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Baronne St. in New Orleans. A funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in St. Patrick Cemetery No. 1. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Lauren Louviere Cusimano; one son, Eric C. Cusimano; his mother, Patti Richter Mader; his father, Bernard "Benny" Cusimano III; and his paternal grandmother, Gloria Cusimano. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Amelia "Minna" Richter and Claude "Red" Richter; his paternal grandfather; Bernard "Benny" Cusimano Jr.; and his stepfather, Lyle N. Mader. Rick was an active parent in the Jesuit High School community as a photographer for the football team, basketball team and the cheerleading squad, which he also helped coach alongside his wife and son. Born and raised in Metairie, Rick served on the St. Patrick's Parade Committee and was a member of the Good Old Metry Boys and the local B.A.T. Club. L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home of Metairie is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 DUFRENE, GEORGIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Georgia Bouvier Dufrene, 73, a native of Lockport and a resident of Gheens, died at 5:07 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Gheens Presbyterian Church in Gheens. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Robert Jr. "T-Bob" and wife, Cindy Hitt Dufrene, Bryan Sr. and wife, Denise Champagne Dufrene, and Corky and wife, Andrea Champagne Dufrene; one daughter, Penny Dufrene Orgeron; two brothers, Alfred and wife, Jeannette Bascle Bouvier, and Paul and wife, Sandy Hebert Bouvier; three sisters, Laura B. and husband, Robert Danos, Lola B. and husband, Ray J. Eschette, and Susie B. and husband, Timothy Robichaux; nine grandchildren, Jamie D. and husband, Darrin Heigle Sr., Jorie D. and husband, Gabe Gorenflo, Jessie D., Robert and wife, Timerberlea Hebert Dufrene, Cheryl O. and husband, Phillip Hosea, Lena Dufrene, Bryan Dufrene Jr., Tiffany D. and husband Cody Theriot, and Misty Dufrene; and three great-grandchildren, Koby Heigle, Darren Heigle Jr. and Braxton Theriot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Dufrene Sr.; her parents, Duffy P. Bouvier and Enola Hebert Bouvier; one brother, Henry Bouvier; one son, Rickey Dufrene; one daughter-in-law, Charmaine D. Dufrene; and one granddaughter, Katelynn Anne Dufrene. Georgia was born July 6, 1937. She was a very fun-loving, caring and giving person, and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all who loved and knew her. She loved to travel. She was an elder of the Gheens Presbyterian Church, a Bible School teacher for more than 50 years, a member of Gheens Homemaker Club for 50 years, and a member of the Gheens Senior Citizens for years. She was a Boy Scout leader and also a Brownie leader. Georgia or "Miss Joe," as the kids would call her, was retired from the Lafourche Parish School Board. She owned and drove school bus 139 for 25 years. The family would like to thank all the friends and family for their prayers and support. A special thanks to the staff and doctors who took care of her. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 HEBERT, AGNES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Agnes Loupe Hebert, 87, a native of Bayou Lafourche and a resident of Chauvin, died at 11:26 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ivy Hebert of Chauvin; one son, Marvin Joseph Dupre and wife, Francine, of Houma; three daughters, Lucille Shadell and husband, Jimmy, of Raceland, Yvonne Trahan of Chauvin, and Iona Gray and husband, Vincent, of Berwick; three stepsons, Robert Hebert, Errol Hebert and Ivy Hebert Jr., all of Chauvin; one stepdaughter, Evelyn LeBoeuf of Chauvin; two brothers, Abel Loupe and Percy Loupe; seven grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eves Loupe and Edna Griffin Loupe; her first husband, Whitney Dupre; her son-in-law, Horace Trahan; one grandchild, Michael Shadell; three brothers, Adam Loupe, John Loupe and Claude Loupe; one sister, Marie Barrios; one stepson, Kenneth Hebert; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was a cook for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 LEBOEUF, NICHOLAS Nicholas Anthony LeBoeuf, 78, a native of Montegut and a resident of Chauvin, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by his sister, Mandy Terrebonne and husband, Linwood; and his nieces and nephews, Percy Sevin, Elsie Brunet, Linda LeBoeuf, Elaine Rivere, Theresa Terrebonne and Joel Terrebonne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma LeBoeuf; his parents, Nicholas Pierre LeBoeuf and Palmyre Marie LeBoeuf; three sisters, Effie Sevin and husband, James, Doris Boudreaux, and Lilly Mae LeBoeuf; and one brother, Andy LeBoeuf. He was an oyster fisherman. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 TOUPS, CARROLL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carroll Joseph Toups, 63, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. He is survived by one son, Chris and wife, Crystal Toups; one daughter, Roxanne and husband, Kerry Guidry; one brother, Joseph Anthony Matherne; and three grandchildren, Austin Guidry, Dylan Guidry and Carter Toups. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Della Ann Crochet Toups; two brothers, Micheal James Matherne and Millard Melow Smith; and one sister, Dorothy Boudwin. He was employed by Equipment Chartering for 21 years and a boat captain since the age of 17. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 TROSCLAIR, JULIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Julia Ockman Trosclair, 55, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Chackbay, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Shane and wife, Keena B. Trosclair, Steven and wife, Linn V. Trosclair, and Carl III and wife, Alyssa G. Trosclair; one daughter, Emilee T. Folse and husband, Zeb; eight grandchildren, Camden, Seth, Brody, Caitlyn, Cole, Drew, and Amanda Trosclair and Izabella Folse; her mother, Margaret B. Ockman; two sisters, Jane Stein and Ellen Naquin; one brother, David; and her mother-in-law, Dorothy Trosclair. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Carl G. Trosclair Jr.; her father, Wilson J. Ockman; her grandparents, Emile and Fay Benoit and Palmire and Maurice Ockman Sr.; and her father-in-law, Carl G. Trosclair Sr. She was a beloved math teacher at Thibodaux High School for more than 30 years. She was an avid reader and baseball fan. She was much loved by her grandchildren and family. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 BERNARD, LOULA Loula Bernard, 81, a native and resident of Larose, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Joseph Bernard; one son, Roney Bernard; five daughters, Catherine Bouffanie, Patricia Bergeron, Carolyn Utech, Jennifer Watson and Tammy Toups; two brothers, Phillip George Jr. and Jimmy George; one sister, Janice White; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip George Sr. and Jane Ledet George; and one daughter, Cera Toups. She was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 BIERS, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Beirs, 69, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. A celebration of life gathering will be held at 7 p.m. today at Victory Life Church in Lockport. She is survived by two sisters, Shirley Bancroft and Faith Schneider; one brother, Jerry Carr; nieces and nephews; three children; John, Troy and Rachel Beirs; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three siblings, Peter Karshis, Patricia Cedar and Pamela Conway. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 DAZE', NELLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nellie Riche' Daze', 92, a native of Plattenville and a resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Philip "P.J." Daze' Jr.; five children, Judy Aysenne and husband, Dan, Rene Daze' and wife, Katherine Knotts Daze', Phil Daze', Nell Ledet, and Cathy Dupre and husband, Steve; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rene and Nellie Templet Riche'; five sisters, Lucille Barbier, Solange Bourge, Palmire Joffrion, Denise Bergeron and Lena Waguespack; three brothers, Lee Riche', Eves Riche' and Mariange Riche'; one grandchild, Sandy Daze'; and one daughter-in-law, Hazel Durocher Daze'. Pallbearer's will be his grandsons and godchild, Victor Joffrion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Donaldsonville Area Association for Retarded Citizens (DAARC), P.O. Box 624 Donaldsonville, LA 70346 or St. Anne Catholic Church, P.O. Box 99 Napoleonville, LA 70390. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 HYMEL, GENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gene Paul Hymel, 69, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:26 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. No services will be held. He is survived by his wife, Linda Hebert Hymel; one son, Shane Hymel and wife, Rhonda; one daughter, Casey Clement and husband, Kyle; one brother, Chris Hymel; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Hilda Matherne Hymel; one brother, Barry Hymel; and one sister, Lynn Hymel. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 JORDAN, SLOUDIES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sloudies Keith Jordan, 46, a native of Louisiana and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Residence Baptist Church, with burial at Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bernita Holden Jordan; his mother, Ethel Mae Stewart; two sons, Sloudies Keith Mosely and Desmond Holden; six daughters, Renita Brown and husband, Darren, Kywanda Washington and husband, Joshua, Lashawn Jordan, LaKeitha Jones and husband, Cleveland, Danisha Griffin and Destiny Griffin; three brothers, Wayne Singleton Sr., Gregory Stewart Sr. and wife, Deon, and O'Darren Robinson; two sisters, Detral Hall and husband, Adrian, and Trina Marie Jordan; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Newman Sloudies Jordan; and his grandparents, Isaiah and Mary Singleton, and Erasmus Jordan and Olivia Sparks Jordan He was a member of Residence Baptist Church, a Mason with Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 4 and a truck driver with Morrison Terrebonne Lumber. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 LEBOEUF, HARRY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harry James LeBoeuf Jr., 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011. There will be no services. He is survived by his companion, Evelia Leonard; two sons, Shawn and Lucas LeBoeuf; his step-mother, Carolyn A. LeBoeuf; one brother, Ricky LeBoeuf and fiancee, Pamela Porche; one sister, Gloria Velasquez and husband, Cruz; one godchild, Ashley LeBoeuf Irwin; one aunt, Mary Thibodeaux and husband, David; three nieces, Michelle Fanguy, Danielle Velasquez and Natasha LeBoeuf; and four nephews, Kendall Velasquez, Derek Naquin, Dallas LeBoeuf and Daniel Irwin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry James LeBoeuf Sr. and Victorice Boudreaux Fitch; his step-father, Joseph Edward Fitch; one sister, Deanna Naquin; his maternal grandparents, Ernest and Emelda Boudreaux; and his paternal grandparents, Marcelin and Agnes Marcel LeBoeuf. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 LIRETTE, ROYLINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Royline "Popeye" Lirette, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by one daughter, Roxanne Lirette Brunet and husband, Timothy; his companion, Elaine Anderson; five stepchildren, Toni Anderson, Tammy Breaux, Tracie, Todd and Troy Anderson; one great-grandchild, Brett Michele Verrett; 10 stepgrandchildren; one brother, Junior Lirette; and one sister, Bernita Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Louella Soudelier Lirette; one son, Dwayne Micheal Lirette; two grandchildren Crystal Lirette and Nicole Stone; and one brother, Stuart Little. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church and he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 LYONS, HERMAN, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herman "Sheep" Lyons Jr., 59, a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Residence Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Brandon Collier; one brother, Huey Lyons; and two sisters, Patricia Wilson and Brenda Lyons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Lyons; and his parents, Dorothy Lyons and Herman Lyons Sr. He was a Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 THIBODEAUX, OZAMA, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ozama "Boss" Thibodeaux Jr., 70, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sandra Chenier Thibodeaux; one daughter, Angela Acosta and husband, Richard; one son, Anthony Dugas and wife, Joyce; two brothers, A.J. and Horace; three sisters, Hazel, Helen and Patrica; four grandsons, Duane, Ryan, Tyler and Casey; one granddaughter, Lelia; and one great-granddaughter, Chloe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ledia Soileau Thibodeaux and Ozama Thibodeaux Sr. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge where he received awards for automatic rifle expert and sharpshooter on rifle. He was a retired Thibodaux city policeman after serving 15 years. After retiring from the police department, he loved to go fishing and was an avid cook. He enjoyed fishing with his grandsons and spending time with his family. "Boss" will be greatly missed by family and friends. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 THOMASSIE, CLIFTON, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clifton Joseph Thomassie Jr., 69, a native of Lockport and a resident of Denham Springs, died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Clifton "Joey" Thomassie III and Christopher "Chris" Thomassie; four daughters, Frances "Fran" Thomassie, Rebecca "Becky" Thomassie, Dorothy "Nicki" Thomassie and Jennifer Hawkins; one brother, Eugene Thomassie; two sisters, Gladys Callais and Catherine Melancon; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Calvin Thomassie; and his parents, Clifton Thomassie Sr. and Gladys Guidroz Thomassie. He was in the finance and furniture business. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, January 27, 2011 TROSCLAIR, PAUL, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Manuel Trosclair Sr., 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Shonna Theriot and husband, Dewey, of Houma, two sons, Paul Manuel Trosclair Jr. of Houma and Chad Christopher Trosclair of Houma; six grandchildren, Taylor Renee' Authement, Sadee' Lynn Trosclair, Jayden Christopher Trosclair, Ozlynn Rene' Trosclair, Hannah Rose Trosclair and Presley Alma Theriot; one brother, James Menville Trosclair Sr. of Pensacola, Fla.; and numerous godchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Rita Robinson Trosclair; his parents, Abel Dennis Trosclair and Hilda Octavia Francis Trosclair; one grandchild, Tre' Paul Trosclair; and one brother, Daniel "Boy" Joseph Trosclair. He was a retired river boat and tug boat captain, and a shrimper. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 BENNETT, BARBARA Barbara Lee "Clara Bell" Miles-Bennett, 59, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant View Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Rala Troy Franklin and wife, Renna, Leroy Leonard Miles, and Chataman Terrell Riggs Sr. and wife, Tabitha; two daughters, Barbara Ann Miles Moss and husband, Richard, and Sheba Densia Miles; six brothers, Lee and wife, Bernadine, Benjamin, Hurley, John, Alvin and wife, Tammy, Milton and wife, Leona, and Darnell and wife, Claudia Miles; five sisters, Gloria Jones and husband, Louis, Ruth Payne, Dollie Speed and husband, Homer, Patricia Calloway and husband, Buford, and Mary Ann Miles; 12 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Miles Sr. and Ruth Cook Miles; five sisters, Esther Lee Miles, Evelyn Miles, Albohare, and Rosa Lee Miles Singleton, and Jessie Miles; and her grandparents, Evelyn "Eva" Cook and Elijah Cook, and Dollie T. Miles. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 CARVIN, DERRICK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Derrick Lyndell "Bam" Carvin, 33, a native of Gibson and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Rona Williams; his parents, Betty and James Carvin Jr.; one daughter, Derariana Carvin; one brother, Russell James; and three sisters, Katrena Carvin, Kosher Carvin and Jaymes Carvin. He was preceded in death by one brother, Darian Carvin; and his grandparents, Issac Aldridge Sr., Margie Nash Givens and James Givens Sr., and Odile Leyhorn Carvin and Jaymes Carvin Sr. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and an assistant manager at Tobacco Plus. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 CROCHET, IVY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ivy Blanchard Crochet, 81, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Plattenville, died at 5:17 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Philip J. Crochet Jr.; three children, Philip J. Crochet III and wife, Margaret Berthelot Crochet, Cheryl C. Mercier, and Gordon M. Crochet and wife, Kathie Abshire Crochet; 14 grandchildren, Christian C. and husband, Robert Funderburk, Ashley C. and husband, Joshua Funderburk, Lindsay C. and husband, Christopher Schneider, Angel M. and husband, Kevin Litz, Summer M. and husband, Ben Trook, Jolie M. and husband, Mike Cologgi, Ross Mercier, Katelin Mercier, Hunter Mercier, Olivia Mercier, Chantel C. and husband, Terry Robinson, Dawn Crochet, Brandi C. and husband, Jason Threeton, and Gordon Crochet Jr. and wife, Amy H. Crochet; and 14 great-grandchildren, Kaileigh White, Emma Kate Funderburk, Ryan Funderburk, Brayden Cornette, Noah Hoffpauir, Grace Hoffpauir. Evan Hoffpauir, Jonathan Litz, Victoria Litz, Julianna Litz, Kerstyn Melan, Cade Robinson, Addyson Crochet and Cortney Crochet. She was preceded in death by her father, Achille M. Blanchard and her mother, Nola T. Blanchard. Pall bearers will be Gordon Crochet Jr., Hunter Mercier, Terry Robinson, Robert Funderburk, Joshua Hoffpauir and Ben Trook. Honorary pall bearers will be Jason Threeton, Mike Cologgi, Kevin Litz and Christopher Schneider. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 HOWARD, GERALDINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine "Jeannie" Theriot Howard, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. today at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Reyna Howard Yarwood and Tandra Howard; one brother, Milton Theriot; two sisters, Mildred Theriot and Bernadine Theriot; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Cub" Howard; her parents, Webster and Virginia Douglas Theriot; one brother, Leroy Theriot; and her grandparents, Amelia and Eloi Douglas She was a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 JOHNSON, RATEISHA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rateisha M. Johnson, 31, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Cedar Hill, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever, with burial at Deweyville Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her parents, Jack Johnson Jr. and Isalee Johnson; one brother, Albert Johnson; and two sisters, Tiffany Brown and Alonzia Johnson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Isaac Brown Sr. and Emma Brown, and Jack Johnson Sr. and Alice Gauche. Singing Hills Funeral Home of Texas is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 LAMPTON, RICHARD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Joseph "Dick" Lampton Sr., 88, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial following at Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Deanne; one sister, Patricia Lampton of New Orleans; one brother, Albert Lampton of Birmingham, Ala., two sons, Richard J. Lampton Jr. and wife, Karen, of Abita Springs, and Dale J. Lampton of Denham Springs; two step-sons, Dr. Maurice "Reese" Benoit and wife, Denise, of Pensacola, Fla., and Barry Benoit and wife, Vickie, of Houma; one step daughter, Deanne Benoit- Webb of Houma; three grandchildren, Bonnie Jean Lampton, Margaret Lampton Kimble and husband, Damien, and Douglas Lampton; four great-grandchildren, D.J. Lejeune, Samantha Schmidt, Luke Kimble and Dylan Gridinich; and six step- grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew Webb, Dylan, Blake, and Hannah Benoit and Justin Johnson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Young Lampton; and his parents, Loraine and Delia Derbes Lampton. Dick was a Jesuit graduate who proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy pilot in World War II and worked as a head pilot for Texaco. He enjoyed retirement by playing golf and building radio controlled model aircrafts and was an avid sports fan. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation to TARC would be greatly appreciated. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 MOUNT, ELWARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elward Paul Mount, 72, a native of Dulac and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Friendswood Church of God in Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories in Gray. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy and Emmett Simmons; three daughters, Theresa Ferriera, Cindy Simmons and Linda Black; one brother, Anthony Ivy Mount; one sister, Mary Pearl Thibodaux; eight grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Sr. and Camellia Prosperie Mount; six brothers, Edward, Joseph, Edmond Jr., Henry, William "Billy", and Earl Mount Sr.; and two sisters, Virginia Jarveaux and Rosalie Malbrough. He was a member of Friendswood Church of God. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 NAQUIN, ANTHONY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "T-Boy" Joseph Naquin, 68, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial following at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce LeBouef Naquin of Houma; two sons, Billy Naquin Sr. and wife, Ethel, of Houma, and Lloyd Falgout Jr. and wife, Tonia, of Bourg; five daughters, Irene Trahan of Houma, Peggy LeBouef and companion, Tom, of Chauvin, Pam Foret and husband, Eldren Sr., of Montegut, Crystal Hawkins and husband, David, of Pensacola, Fla., and Linsie Naquin and companion, Carlos Tolentino, of Houma; 15 grandchildren, Ellis Gilling, Casey Rogers, Leroy Gilling Jr., Belgeron Foret Jr., Kandis Guidry, Eldren Foret Jr., Keith Falgout, Joshua Falgout, Billy Naquin Jr., Mindy Liner, Kelly Naquin, Chantelle LeBouef, Leon Naquin, Hayli Naquin and Briana Tolentino; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Nelson Naquin; and seven sisters, Wilma LeBouef and husband, Andrew, of Chauvin, Gladys Trahan and husband, Eulan, of Chauvin, Shirley Domangue and husband, Gene, of Chauvin, Julienne Domangue and husband, Tores "Penny", of Bourg, Verley Authement and husband, Louis, of Bourg, Nellie LeBouef of Houma, and Cecile Foret and husband, Milton, of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Naquin Sr. and Cecile LeBouef Naquin Dupre; one grandchild, Alexis Foret; five brothers, James Naquin, Jr., Whitney Naquin, Calton Naquin, Wilbert Naquin and Gillis Naquin; and one sister, Ethel Authement. He retired from Hollywood Marine as a boat captain and was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. The family would like to thank Haydel Memorial Hospice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 PIERCE, JORDAN Jordan John Pierce, newborn, died at 9:53 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Kyle and Amy Pierce; seven brothers, Jude, Jeron, Joseph, Joshua, Justin, Jacob and John Pierce; one sister, Marcella Pierce; and his grandparents, Louis "Pokey" Jr. and Janice Rousse, and Curtis and Cindy Pierce. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Pierce. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 SEVIN, LUCIEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucien "Red" A. Sevin, 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bertha D. Sevin; one son, Robert Sevin and wife, Audrey B. Sevin; one daughter, Mary Jane S. Orgeron and husband, Dickie J. Orgeron; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Bernadette P. Sevin; two brothers, Joe Sevin and August Sevin; and four sisters, Enola Hebert, Beulah Sevin, Jewel Boudreaux and Ella Foret. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and Lockport Volunteer Fire Department. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 VIZIER, RODNEY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rodney Joseph Vizier Sr., 66, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off for 15 years, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Cofield Vizier; mother, Isabella Lafont Vizier; three daughters, Shannon V. Plaisance and husband, Sterling, Alicia Andrews and husband, Philip, and Gabrielle Chatagnier and husband, Mark; one brother, James Vizier; one sister, Brenda Smith; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Nolta L. Vizier; and one son, Rodney J. Vizier Jr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, January 28, 2011 YATES, AUSTIN T. Austin T. Yates, 72, of Vivens, Texas and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Funeral services are pending. He is survived by his first wife, Gisele Huckabee and children, Marie Cotton Yates and Billy Yates; his second wife, Patricia Yates and children, Terry and wife, Heather, Brent, Keith and companion, Kayla, and Monica; three brothers, J.C., Johnny and Nick Yates; one sister, Pearl Dunn; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sylvia; and two sisters. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations for funeral expenses to: Patricia Yates, 114 Chetta Place, Houma, LA 70364. ============================================================================= Published: Saturday, January 29, 2011 GASERY, BINELL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Binell "Boo" Gasery, Jr., 65, a resident of Gray, died, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at First Baptist Church off La. 311. He is survived by his wife, Julia M. Gasery; one son, Binell Gasery III of Gray; four daughters, Michelle Rainey and husband, Anthony, Dionne Warren and husband, Sean, Shantell Brown and husband, Randy, and Tiffany Williams and husband, Warren, all of Gray; eight sisters, Claudette McKay, Betty Bryant, Karen Barrow, Jackie Clay, Joyce Pharr, Linda Gasery, Patricia Poindexter and Lenora Valentine; one brother, Isiah Gasery; 19 grandchildren; and 1 grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Livas Gasery and Binell Gasery Sr.; two sisters, Ruby Redmond and Constance Gasery; and his grandparents, Waler and Daisy Gasery, and Thomas and Minty Livas. He was a retired truck driver. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 29, 2011 GRIFFIN, ELLIS, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ellis J. Griffin Sr., 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Boutte, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by three sons, Gerald, Ellis Jr. and Donald Griffin; six daughters, Irma Vicknair, Dolores Gassen, Audrey Breaux, Mary LeBlanc, Phyllis Breaux and Annette Gray; two brothers, Horace Griffin and Herbert Griffin; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elma Lirette Griffin; his parents, Telemaque "Macko" Griffin and Josephine Rodrigue Griffin; one son, Dick Griffin; two brothers, Alexander Griffin and Clifton Griffin; three sisters, Theresa Griffin, Evelina Rodrigue and Shirley Griffin; and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 29, 2011 LINER, AMANDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Amanda Parfait Liner, 30, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma in Bayou Blue. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband, Donald Liner; her mother, Marion Landry Parfait; one daughter, Alayna Liner; one brother, Ronald Parfait Jr. and Olivia; and two sisters, Rhonda Parfait Samperi and Roy, and Sherrie Parfait. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Parfait Sr. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the family for funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 29, 2011 LODRIGUE, JOSEPH, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Edward Lodrigue Sr., 78, a native of Houma and a resident of Dulac, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Joseph "June" Lodrigue Jr. and wife, Glenda of Houma; two daughters, Shirley Feet and husband, Ronald, of Dulac, and Gail Lodrigue and companion, Audra Dupre of Dulac; one brother, Louis "Mac" Lodrigue and wife, Brandy, of Houma; one sister, Marie Irene Lodrigue of Houma; nine grandchildren, Tammy Feet, Rhonda Feet, Shannon Feet Boquet, Sherry Feet Penalber, Mindy Lodrigue DeHart, Josie Lodrigue, Megan Lodrigue, Ashlee Willis and Lora Leigh Luquet; four stepgrandchildren, Kevin Choate, Robert Choate Jr., Merlin Avet Jr. and Paul Avet; 10 great-grandchildren, Derek Pinell, Hunter Davis, Roy Dean Jr., Austin Boquet, Lauren Boquet, Chase Falgout, Elizabeth Penalber, Trystan Penalber, Taylor Boquet and Kaleigh Arceneaux; and three step-great- grandchildren, Kaya Choate, Robert Williams and Christian Choate. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eloi "Mexican" Lodrigue and Elizabeth Billiot Lodrigue; his wife, Rose Verdin Lodrigue; four brothers, Junior Lodrigue, Ernest Lodrigue, Antoine Nolan Lodrigue and Joseph Ivy Lodrigue; three sisters, Marie Florence Lodrigue, Josephine Mable Billiot and Marie Mildred Chaisson; one grandchild, JoAnna Feet; and two great-grandchildren, Raven Pinell and Brenden Gaudet. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. His greatest joy was his family. He loved gatherings with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. He will always remain in our hearts. May he forever rest in peace. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 29, 2011 VICKNAIR, RUDY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rudy Andrew Vicknair, 67, a native of Schriever and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He is survived by two sons, Vaughn C. Vicknair of Chacahoula, and Ronnie A. Vicknair and wife, Diana, of Many; one daughter, Lisa A. Barnes; one brother, Leroy J. Vicknair of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Vivian M. Galle of Schriever, Delores A. Rodrigue and husband, Eugene, of Schriever, and Judy V. Harris and husband, Paul, of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his niece, Stacy Mabile and her daughters, Taylor and Karley. He was preceded in death by his parents, George T. Vicknair and Lucille Landry Vicknair. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, January 29, 2011 WILLIAMS,w SUE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Loy "Sue" Williams, departed this earth from Houma, Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. today at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home, 216 Alabama Ave., in Bogalusa. She is survived by her husband, William "Henry" Williams Jr.; her children, Bobbie Sue Williams, Kathy Ruth Brashear, Michael John Williams, Sandra Faye Bentley, Theresa Lynn Kokesh, Richard Allen Williams, Andrew Wade Williams, Bryon Austin Williams and Wayne Travis Williams; 26 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Ray Royce Carpenter; and one sister, Sherry Lynn Carey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Clinton Carpenter and Evelyn Loydis Smith-Carpenter; one brother, Ronnie Ree Carpenter; and two grandchildren, Tyler Chase Williams and Brittany Nicole Williams. Despite battling a lengthy illness Sue always had a sunny disposition and a spirit that could never be defeated. Sue was born in Little Blue, Mo., on July 12, 1941, to Roy Clinton Carpenter and Evelyn Loydis Smith-Carpenter. She spent her childhood in rural Missouri, where she met and married William "Henry" Williams Jr. They celebrated their 53rd anniversary on Aug. 3, 2010. Together they were blessed with nine children. Sue's family has grown to include 26 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Over the years Sue touched many hearts as an active volunteer for numerous schools as a PTA volunteer, tutor, and a mentor. Sue was also a member of many other community organizations including the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Sue's favorite recreations were spending time on the boat, fishing and cheering for her favorite football team, the New Orleans Saints. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds. Animals always held a special place in her heart. Above all, her children, grandchildren, and family were always her first priority. Her motherly spirit was apparent and shared by all the neighborhood children who loved spending time visiting "Miss Sue." ============================================================================= Published: Sunday, January 30, 2011 BREAUX, GERALDINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine "Gerry" Theresa Chaisson Breaux, 73, a native of Larose and a resident of Belle Chasse, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, after a short illness. Friends and family are invited to attend the Mass celebration at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expy. in Harvey, with interment to follow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Belle Chasse. Parlors will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday. For directions, call 504-366-4343. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Laris J. Breaux Sr.; two sons, Laris J. Breaux Jr. and wife, Cathy, and Michael J. Breaux and wife, Melanie; one sister, Loretta Chaisson Rogers; one brother, Wayne Chaisson and wife, Sheila; one sister-in-law, Charlotte Palmer Chaisson; and three grandchildren, Joshua Breaux, Benjamin Breaux and Olivia Breaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke Thomas Chaisson Sr. and Gertrude Mercedes Chouest Chaisson; and one brother, Luke T. Chaisson Jr. She retired after 33 years of civil service with the U.S. Air Force 926th Fighter Wing. Mothe Funeral Home of Harvey is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, January 30, 2011 MENDOZA, FRANCES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frances Louise Duhon Mendoza, 76, a native of Broussard and resident of Gonzales, passed away Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales, with the Rev. Gary Belsome as celebrant. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery in Gonzales. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, James and Joanne Mendoza, David and Monica Mendoza, and Thomas and Carol Mendoza; one brother, Paul Duhon; one step-brother, Husville Guilbeau Jr.; one step-sister, Mae Guilbeau Pugh; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four step- great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. "Jimmy" Mendoza; her parents, Camille Duhon and Husville Guilbeau Sr.; and one sister, Eva Marie Delcambre. The family would like to give a special thanks to EMS, and to the staff of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Monday, January 31, 2011 ANSELMI, PEARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pearl Esponge Anselmi, 84, a native and resident of Cut Off, lost her battle with Alzheimer's disease at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Lois A. Dotson and husband, David, Ellen A. Decuir and fiancŽ, Dallas Mangas, and Amanda A. Martinez and fiancŽ, Rodney Cheramie; one brother, Venice Esponge and wife, Mary; 17 grandchildren; 4 step- grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and two- great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warmosh "Black" Anselmi; her parents, Venice and Enola Hebert Esponge; three sons, Clarence Anselmi, Juan Anselmi and Mickey Anselmi; one brother, Neves Esponge; and one grandson, Roger Clark. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of Sacred Heart and Sacred Heart Ladies Alter Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 31, 2011 COSBY, ELVIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elvie Frankie Rivers Cosby, 89, a native of Zwolle and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by three sons, Jack "Frank" and Gilda Cosby, Roy and Judy Cosby and David Cosby; one sister-in-law, Norma Black Cosby; one adopted son, Kenneth and Barbara Martin; three daughters, Mary Melancon and former husband, Edward, Sally "Marie" Disotell, and Frances and Harold Bourque, all of Houma; 25 grandchildren, Tina and Billy Achee, Lisa and Michael Nickel, Kami Schieffler, Phillip Desotell, Cathy and Herman Pellegrin, Rhonda and Glenn Sanders, Elvie "Becky" LeBouef, Sherie Duplantis, Michelle and William Tompkins, Dwayne and Dawn Disotell, Craig Cosby, Mark Cosby, Laura and Alan Jambon, Brian Cosby, Paulette and Corey Trahan, Darrell Bourque, Kimberly and Sylas Martin, Harold "Jay" and Renetta Bourque, Kandace and Jonah Lawson, Teresa Tullis, Connie and Paul Vedros, David J.B. Cosby, Shane Punch, Donald Martin and Samuel Martin; and 38 great-grandchildren, Marissa Achee, Ian Achee, Donovan Achee, Elizabeth Achee, Joshua and Gyeong Won "Cindy" Hue, Kirstie Schieffler, Emily and Chad Parfait, Joshua Pellegrin, Ryan Pellegrin, Angelica Burton, Ashley Burton, Jason Lebouef, Corey Lebouef, Randy Bergeron, Chasity and Perry Valliant, Dustin Duplantis, Destiny Duplantis, Nathan Tompkins, Devin Tomkins, Ricky Disotell, Tommy Disotell, Logan Jambon, Carson Jambon, Kara and Beau Courville, Cody Trahan, Dawson Cosby, Megan Martin, Robert Gros and Erica Taylor, Kristen and Michael Smith; Allegra Bourque, McKayla Bourque, JeSon Bourque, Alisha Lawson, Douglas Tullis, Dylan Vedros, Jacob Vedros, Benjamin Vedros and Kyle Robichaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson Brown Cosby; one son, Chester Cosby; one grandson, James Cosby; one son-in-law, Leslie Disotell; two daughter- in-laws, Cammy Atwood Cosby and Uronia Authement; one granddaughter-in-law, Tina Disotell; her father, Frank Junior Rivers; her mother, Mary Elizabeth Ezernack Martin; her stepfather, Joseph Martin; one sister, Ruby McBrayer; three brothers, Raymond Martin, Andrew Martin and Johnny Martin; and her brother-in- law, JK Cosby. She was a member of Coteau Baptist Church and a former employee of The Houma Courier. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 31, 2011 DAWSON, GAY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gay Wallis Dawson, 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Mark Anthony Dawson Sr.; two sons, Jeffrey Keiron Wallis and Mark Anthony Dawson Jr.; two brothers, Ernest Mart and Tyron Celestine; five sisters, Yolanda Mart, April Wallis, Sheryl Wallis, Effie Wallis and Evelyn Nett Williams; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham L. Wallis and Rosemary Wallis; three sons, Bruce Phillip Wallis, Abraham Hollis Dawson and Justin Tramaine Dawson; her maternal grandparents, Ernest and Helen Richard Mart; and her paternal grandparents, Abraham and Effie Short Wallis. She was Baptist. She was a self-employed cosmetologist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 31, 2011 DEROCHE, GLADYS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gladys Boudreaux Deroche, 83, a native of Algiers and a resident of Houma, died at 8:27 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, David Deroche and wife, Elaine, of Houma, and Steven Deroche and wife, Patricia, of Houma; two daughters, Roxana Deroche LeBouef and husband, Noel, of Houma, and Gwen Davis of Houma; two step-brothers, Howard Boudreaux Jr. of Houma and Gil Boudreaux of Houma; two step-sisters, Olive Flanagan of Houma and Cindy Boudreaux Hebert of Houma; eight grandchildren, Stacy Davis Dufour, Christopher LeBoeuf, Natasha Deroche, Mary Pellegrin, Milton Deroche, Justin Deroche, James Deroche and Sheldon Deroche; and six great-grandchildren, Seth Pellegrin, Hunter Pellegrin, Andrew Dufour, Ashley Dufour, Gavin Deroche and Bradon Deroche. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Joseph Deroche; her parents, Howard Joseph Boudreaux and Felicie Bourgeois Boudreaux; one son, Larry Deroche; one daughter, Tana Deroche; and two brothers, Wester Boudreaux and Harold Boudreaux. She was employed with Terrebonne General Medical Center. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. She was past president, life time member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary 3700 and Cancer Aid and Research chairman for many years. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The American Cancer Association or Saint Jude. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 31, 2011 LODRIGUE, JOSEPH, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Edward Lodrigue Sr., 78, a native of Houma and a resident of Dulac, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Joseph "June" Lodrigue Jr. and wife, Glenda of Houma; two daughters, Shirley Feet and husband, Ronald, of Dulac, and Gail Lodrigue and companion, Audra Dupre of Dulac; one brother, Louis "Mac" Lodrigue and wife, Brandy, of Houma; one sister, Marie Irene Lodrigue of Houma; nine grandchildren, Tammy Feet, Rhonda Feet, Shannon Feet Boquet, Sherry Feet Penalber, Mindy Lodrigue DeHart, Josie Lodrigue, Megan Lodrigue, Ashlee Willis and Lora Leigh Luquet; four step-grandchildren, Kevin Choate, Robert Choate Jr., Merlin Avet Jr. and Paul Avet; 10 great-grandchildren, Derek Pinell, Hunter Davis, Roy Dean Jr., Austin Boquet, Lauren Boquet, Chase Falgout, Elizabeth Penalber, Trystan Penalber, Taylor Boquet and Kaleigh Arceneaux; and three step-great- grandchildren, Kaya Choate, Robert Williams and Christian Choate. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloi "Mexican" Lodrigue and Elizabeth Billiot Lodrigue; his wife, Rose Verdin Lodrigue; four brothers, Junior Lodrigue, Ernest Lodrigue, Antoine Nolan Lodrigue and Joseph Ivy Lodrigue; three sisters, Marie Florence Lodrigue, Josephine Mable Billiot and Marie Mildred Chaisson; one grandchild, JoAnna Feet; and two great-grandchildren, Raven Pinell and Brenden Gaudet. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. His greatest joy was his family. He loved gatherings with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. He will always remain in our hearts. May he forever rest in peace. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, January 31, 2011 ROSAS, OCTAVIANA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1101.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Octaviana Ortega Rosas, 67, a native of Cojumatlan De Regules, Michoacan and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Amelia. A funeral Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial held at a later date in Mexico. She is survived by her cousin, "sister" Ana Maria Ortega; and many other cousins and nephews who are living in Mexico and California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Ortega and Maria Genaro Rosas; and three siblings, Martha Ortega Rosas, Arcelia Ortega Rosas and Rodolfo Ortega Rosas. Sister Octaviana Ortega Rosas was a religious sister of the Guadalupan Missionaries of the Holy Spirit. She was born Nov. 21, 1943. She became a missionary on March 8, 1963. She was a missionary in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and lastly here in Houma. She was a sister full of life and loved her vocation. She enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, flowers and especially serving those who were in need. We celebrate her many God given gifts, and all that which she so generously gave to each one of us. She will be greatly missed. ======================