OBITUARIES for MARCH 2011; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 3 Apr. 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: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 AUCOIN. JANICE LUKE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janice Luke Aucoin, 61, a native of Houma and a resident of Bayou Vista, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 at her residence. The family requests that visitation be observed from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Ibert's Mortuary in Patterson. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary with the Rev. William Rogalla of the St. Bernadette Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Ibert's Memorial Park Cemetery. Janice is survived by her husband of 41 years, Danny J. Aucoin of Bayou Vista; two daughters, Melanie A. Ratcliff and husband, Andrew Jr., of Morgan City and Nichole A. Gaspard and husband, Jason, of Belle River; one son, Brandon Aucoin; one sister, Claudia A. Rieve and husband, Christian of Houma; three grandchildren, Andrew Ratcliff III, Kylan Gaspard and Seaven Falcon; two nieces, Alexis and Allison Rieve; one great nephew, Lucas Rieve; and one great niece, Sophia Rieve. She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Luke. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to St. Joseph Hospice and its staff for their loving care and friendship during Mrs. Janice's time of need. To view this obituary online and leave the Aucoin family condolences, please go to www.iberts.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Patterson. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 BONURA SIMON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Simon "Dago" Bonura, 63, a born in New Orleans, grew up in Kenner and resided in Chauvin, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kenner Funeral Home of L.A. Muhleisen and Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. He is survived by four loving children, Michelle Bonura Paille and husband, Philip, Simon "BooBoo" Bonura II and wife, Joy, Shane Bonura and Shaun Bonura; seven grandchildren, Whitney and Brandon Paille, Dustin, Ian, Madison, Kohl, and Koren Bonura; and siblings, Joe Bonura and wife, JoAnn, Vincent Bonura and wife, Sandy, and Grace B. LeRouge and husband, Don. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon Joseph and Lena Verda Bonura; and one brother, Frank Bonura. L.A. Muhleison & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 DUPLANTIS, LINDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda Hodges Duplantis, 64, a native of Cleveland and a resident of Houma, went home to be with the Lord at 8:27 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. A celebration of her life will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Jeff Hodges of Magnolia, Texas; two daughters, Stacey Hodges Ledet and Wendy Hodges Robichaux both of Houma; one sister, Cheryl Constant of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Elmer Nunn II of Houston; and five grandchildren, Nicholas and Chloe Ledet, Lilly and Cade Robichaux and Callie Hodges. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 24 years, Richard Hodges; her parents, Elmer and Evelyn Nunn; and one brother, Timothy Nunn. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved Jesus with her whole heart! Linda never met a stranger and won many souls for the Lord. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten. The family would like to thank the staff of Maison Deville Nursing Home and Haydel Memorial Hospice. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 HOFSTETTER, DOUGLAS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Douglas Brian Hofstetter, 48, a former resident of Houma, where he lived and worked for 10 years but a recent resident of Franklinton for eight years, died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 at Riverside Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Crain Funeral Home with a funeral service to be held at 8 p.m. with Sid Zeringue officiating. A graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Triche Hofstetter of Franklinton; one daughter, Brooke Hofstetter of Franklinton; two sons, David Hofstetter and Dylan Hofstetter of Franklinton; his mother and step-father, Barbara and John C. Carroll of Marrero; his sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and Dave Brown of Waggaman; his mother and Father-in-law, Joyce and Adam Triche of Roseland; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Hofstetter; and one brother Michael Hofstetter. Doug was very proud of and showed tremendous love for his family. Crain Funeral Home of Franklinton is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 HUMPHREY, DALE LYNN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dale Lynn Humphrey, 49, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Schriever Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Kyle Humphrey and companion, Krystal Stacey; two grandchildren, Kaden Humphrey and Channing Buras; her parents, Ferd Humphrey and Jerry Songe; her companion, Tom Ford; her aunt, Patricia Shelton; special cousin, Robyn Bourgeois; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by one brother, Sean Humphrey; her grandparents, Ferd and Janetta Humphrey, and Arthur and Audrey Conaway; one uncle, Garrel Shelton; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 LEONARD, CONNIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Connie Toups Leonard, 58, a lifelong resident of Houma, passed away at 1:11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, surrounded by her family after battling primary peritoneal cancer. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales. Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at the church. She is survived by her mother, Laurentine Porche Toups; her devoted and beloved husband of 38 years, Dale Leonard; three children, Beau Leonard, Jessica Leonard and Alison Leonard; sister and sister-in-law to Kay Michel and husband, Paul, Charlene Dupre and husband Jerry, and Bonnie Bonnette and husband, Temus; and numerous nieces and nephews who will miss their Aunt Connie. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Toups. She was a teacher for 19 years at St. Francis de Sales School enriching the lives of the many students with which she came into contact. She brought laughter and many smiles to everyone she encountered and made them feel like a lifelong friend. Her joyfullness and infectious personality will truly be missed. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Russell Henry, Dr. David Pellegrin, and Dr. Richard Kline, Patty Voss, Haydel Memorial Hospice, and the nursing and medical staff of the oncology and intensive care units of Ochsner Medical Center of New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 PHILIP, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Etienne Philip, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Lana and Ella Philip; six stepchildren, Hazel Scott, Veronica Zenon, Marie Growe, Phyllis Clay, Lawrence, and Sidell Armant; four sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was a retired construction worker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 ROBICHAUX, ANTOINETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoinette Robichaux, 83, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:09 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Robichaux Guidry and husband, Scott; one brother, Anthony "Tony" Bruno Sr.; and one grandchild, Scotty Guidry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Al" Robichaux, also former mayor of Lockport; and her parents, John and Frances Lusco Bruno. She was one of the first members of the Lockport Carnival Club, a co-founder of The Community That Cares, Past President of American Legion Post 83 Ladies Auxiliary, a retired homemaker coordinator of the Lafourche Parish Council on Aging and former owner of Raggedy Ann Doll Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Plaisance Center, P.O. Box 248, Lockport, LA 70374 or St. Joseph Hospice, 103 Ridgefield Rd. Thibodaux, LA 70301. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 TUNSTALL, DENNIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dennis Ray Tunstall, 48, born on Aug. 11, 1962 in Pasadena, Texas, resided in Pearland and was a long time resident of Houma, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011. Relatives and friends are invited to join his family in Harley attire from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Madisonville Funeral Home, 1511 East Main St, Madisonville, TX 77864. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Willow Hole Cemetery, 12694 FM 1372 North Zulch, Texas, officiated by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Dennis is survived by his beloved children, one daughter, Kristyna Marie Tunstall; one son, Timothy Ray Tunstall; his precious granddaughter, Anna-Grace Marie Tunstall of Universal City, Texas; his dear twin sister, Denise Kay Tunstall Victor of Houston; four brothers, Dwain Tunstall, Dudley Tunstall, Daniel Tunstall and wife, Laura, all of Pearland, and Donald Tunstall and wife, Anna, of Kingwood; his sister, Kathy Hughes and husband, Nick of Pasadena; his second mother, Clarice Tunstall of Pearland, Texas; his former wife, Eugenia Bell Tunstall of Universal City; and many adoring nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Otis Tunstall with whom Dennis was honored to have been able to care for during his father's last days; his mother, Anna B. Jones Tunstall; and his nephew, Brandon Dwain Tunstall. Dennis graduated with an associates degree in Electronics from Hallmark Institute of Technology in 2007. He worked for Superior Energy Services in Alvin, Texas as a wireline operator. Dennis was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle rider. His bike was his best friend. He enjoyed the open road on his bike, bowling, fishing, and spending time with his dearly loved family and friends. Dennis' most prized title was that of "Paw-Paw" to his dearly loved and precious granddaughter Anna-Grace. Everyone could see the pure and everlasting joy in his eyes whenever he was with her and when he spoke of her. Physically, his heart was not strong enough to keep him with us, but his true heart, the one that showed every time anyone would need something was the biggest and strongest heart ever. If you needed him, he would ask, "When, where and how high?" He loved so many people. Dennis was an amazing man on this earth and will live in the hearts of all those that loved him as an amazing spirit. ============================================================================= Published: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 FLORENCE, GRILLETTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Grilletta Florence, 90, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:13 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. She is survived by one brother, Jake Grilletta; and one sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Landry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joachim Grilletta and Florence Crifasi Grilletta; three brothers, Stephen Grilletta, Gus Grilletta and Frank Grilletta; and two sisters, Mary Grilletta Zeringue and Esther Grilletta Martin. She retired after many years of service with the U.S. Corps of Engineers in New Orleans. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 LABAUVE, ROSADELL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosadell "Rosie" Boudreaux LaBauve, 81, a native of Raceland and a resident of Avondale for 47 years, entered eternal rest with family by her side on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 329 South Jamie Blvd., Avondale, La, 70094, celebrated by the Rev. Pat Gannon. Interment will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego. She is survived by three daughters, Sandra, and husband, Eugene Borak, of Tomball, Texas, Cherie and husband, James Delacerda, of Baton Rouge, and Jamie Gambino; two sons, Keith LaBauve of Alexandria, and Karl, and wife, Michelle LaBauve, of Perkinston, Miss.; one son-in-law, Greg Dison of West Monroe; 12 grandchildren, Elizabeth "Liz", Kelsie, Karlye, Karl "KV" LaBauve, Lillian Beard, Jayme Boudreaux, Leslie and Jonathan Gambino, Natalie, Gregory, Arielle, and Erin Dison; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Yolande, and husband, Henry Seibert, and Audrey Folse; two brothers Irvin Jr. and wife, Alice Boudreaux, and Thomas Boudreaux, and friend, Linda Acosta; one sister-in-law, Betty Boudreaux; two long-time dear friends, Loretta Templet of Belle Rose and Tilly Punch; along with a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Virgest J. LaBauve Jr.; one daughter, Kim LaBauve Dison; one daughter-in-law, Catherine "Cathy" LaBauve; two grandsons, Joey Nunez and Troy Phillip; one special granddaughter, Mandy Acosta; one sister, Adrella Boudreaux Delaune; one brother, Russell Boudreaux; two brothers-in-law, Pete Folse and Huey Delaune; one niece, Giselle Delaune Dufrene; and one nephew, Michael Boudreaux. Rosie was born April 23, 1929, to the late Bertine Dufrene Boudreaux and Irvin Boudreaux Sr. She was a 1945 graduate of Raceland High School. She retired from TG&Y and Wal-Mart. She was a parishioner and an active member of St. Bonaventure Church, including being an officer on the Church Parish Council. She was a recipient of the highest and most cherished honors of the Archdiocese, the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion, presented to her by Bishop Alfred Hughes. She was also an active member of the Bridge City Golden Agers, Legion of Mary, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Her grandkids were the world to her. Rosie never met a stranger, and will always be remembered for her loving heart, wonderful smile and kind glistening blue eyes. Rosie's generosity extended to all she knew. Rosie loved helping others, always ready to take a friend to an appointment or just being there as a friend. She loved to see her grandkids' eyes as they opened her "many" gifts at Christmas gatherings. Kids were Rosie's life, always donating to the "little children." Rosie loved to ro-day! Rosie you will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know you! Pallbearers will be Keith LaBauve, Karl LaBauve, Jonathan Gambino, Eugene Borak Jr., Robin Seibert and Timothy Seibert. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Seibert, Irvin Boudreaux Jr., James Delacerda and Thomas Boudreaux. Condolences may be offered online at www.westsideleitzeagan.com. Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 MATHERNE, JEANNE Jeanne Pearl Adamson Mengelkoch Matherne, 61, of Pollock, died suddenly Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, of cardiac arrest. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Billy Matherne of Pollock; one daughter, Andrea and husband, Abe Chaira of Phoenix; one stepdaughter, Susan Matherne and one stepson, Mark Matherne of New Orleans; and siblings, Karen and husband, Bill Dellos, Lyn and spouse, Pat Adamson, June and husband, Roy Carroll, Phil and wife, Jane Adamson, Joanne and husband, Gary Lancaster, all of Utah, and Jim and wife, Nina Adamson, of Washington. She was retired from Honeywell Bull after 31 years with the company. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 MORVANT, VERTIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vertis "Vip" Morvant, 74, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Tuesday, March 1, 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 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Dugas Morvant; one son, Vance Morvant; two daughters, Tisha Morvant Bryant and husband, Steve, and Tania Morvant Blanchard and husband, Shane; two brothers, Ronnie Morvant and wife, Judy, and Artie Morvant and wife, Karen; three sisters, Joyce Hidalgo and husband, Roland, Ret Darden and husband, Johnny, and Brenda Cooper; three grandchildren, Kristen Morvant, Lanie Dufrene and Landen Blanchard; and one stepgrandchild, Stevi Bryant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Morvant and Hazel Benoit Morvant; and brother-in-law, Bob Cooper. He was a retired repair service supervisor with South Central Bell. He served in the Army. Special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 TROSCLAIR, SUMMER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Summer Lynn Trosclair, 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Brian Trosclair and Pixie LeBlanc Trosclair; one brother, Byron Trosclair and wife, Vanessa; three godchildren, Landon Trosclair, Victoria Schott and Natalie Page; her grandparents, James "Dick" and Beverly Trosclair; her lifelong friend, Amanda Billiot; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Allen "Buzz" and Mary Jane LeBlanc; and Aunt Jenny Trosclair Bergeron. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a 2003 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. She was a former student of L.E. Fletcher Technical College. She was a student at Nicholls State University completing her Bachelor's degree in Accounting. She was the Assistant Administrator, Summer Camp Director, and the Child Care Director at the YMCA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Summer Trosclair Fund at Synergy Bank or donations may be made in her name at the YMCA, 103 Valhi Blvd., Houma, La. 70360. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Thursday, March 3, 2011 CLARK, MILDRED ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mildred Aubert Clark, 100, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday at New Salem Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Claude Clark and Charles Clark of Houma, and Joe Clark Jr. of New Orleans; and three daughters, Betty Ward and Ora Mae Clark of Los Angeles, and Beverly York of Fort Smith, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Clark Sr.; her parents, Zack and Mary Thibodaux Aubert; two daughters, Marion Mendez and Shirley Clark; four brothers, Earl Aubert, Chester Aubert, John Aubert and Claude Aubert; and one sister, Ora Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of New Salem Baptist Church, United Workman Association, and Sunflower Chapter No. 205 Order of Eastern Star. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 3, 2011 CLEMENT, PERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Perry "P.J." Bigorneaux Clement, 53, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Grand Isle, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his parents, Samuel A. Clement Jr. and Rose C. Marcombe; one son, Chet Clement, and wife, Jaclyn Clement; two brothers, David Clement and Brian Clement; three sisters, Denice Collinson, Roslyn Daigle and Stacy Clement; two grandchildren, Ethan Clement and Carter Clement; and one step-grandchild, Kade Cunningham. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel A. Clement Sr. and Enez Clement, and Hector P. Marcombe and Enola S. Marcombe. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 3, 2011 KRIEG, AUDREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey Bergeron Krieg, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one brother, Justin Bergeron; her children, Robert and John Krieg and wife, Katherine Heck Krieg, John Joseph Krieg and wife, Peggy Blanchard Krieg, Audrey Lynn Krieg Braud and husband, Roger Braud, Thomas Louis McGehee and wife, Christine Baye McGehee, and Rebecca Madeline McGehee Savoie and husband, Bo Savoie; her grandchildren, Brandon Krieg, Emily Krieg Daho, Ginger Krieg, Joshua Krieg, John Krieg, Jacob Krieg, Jessica Braud Rosado, Erik Braud, Vern McGehee, Brett McGehee, Travis Perk and Alisha Perk Bergeron; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Krieg; her parents, William and Stephanie Bergeron; and siblings, Lorraine Clement, Bobby Bergeron, Donald Bergeron, Sue Gros, Betty Boudreaux and Willie Mae McGehee. She was a spirited-woman that laughed often and loved deeply. She had a heart of gold and knew no stranger. Her door was always open, and her home was a gathering place for family and friends. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 3, 2011 LABAT, JERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry Labat, 60, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Curren Labat; one son, Bryce Labat; one daughter, Dione Breaux, and husband, Kerry; two brothers, Russell Labat and David Labat; one sister, Denise Movassaghpour; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Isabelle T. Labat. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 3, 2011 LAGARDE, ALFRED ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alfred LaGarde, 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Victoria Sponner; three daughters, Ava Anderson, Lorraine and Belinda Johnson, all of Houma; one brother, Louis LaGarde, and wife, Diane, of Houma; two sisters, Fannie Calloway of Houston and Linda LaGarde of Lafayette; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Zenobia LaGarde Lyons; one son, Alfred Johnson; and one sister, Geraldine Celestine. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 3, 2011 LAPEROUSE, ANITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anita Bergeron Laperouse, 96, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to service time Saturday at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Anita Laperouse Pearson and husband, Edward Byron, Mary Beth Laperouse Vicari and husband, Guy, and Donna Laperouse Ortego and husband, Rick; one son, Edward Jude Laperouse and wife, Susan Dill Laperouse; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Laperouse; her parents, Theophile Desire Bergeon and Marie Aspasie Chauvin Bergeron; and brothers and sisters. She was a parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Legion of Mary and the Catholic Daughters. The family of Mrs. Anita Laperouse would like to thank the staff at The Homestead, and at the Suites of Sugar Mill Point. The family would also like to thank the nurses and staff with Haydel Memorial Hospice, especially Dr. Brian Matherne. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 3, 2011 LIRETTE, MARYLAND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Maryland Theresa Lirette, 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Shawn Lirette and wife, Gwen, of Bourg; one daughter, Chantyl Lirette, of Houma; four stepchildren, Karen Dean, Tiffany Dean, Richard Dean and Marjorie Smith; one sister, Ethel Avant and husband, Michael, of Denham Springs; two grandchildren, Rheagan Lirette and Olen Lirette; one step-grandchild, Drake Pellegrin; two nephews, Chris and David Avant; and lifelong friend, Linda Malbrough. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen Jean Lirette and Annie Lovell Lirette; one brother, Elgin Lirette; and one son, Dion Brunet. She was a member of Victory Christian Center. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 3, 2011 MELANCON, ETHEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel Melancon, 96, a native of Oil City and a resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, John Edward Melancon, and wife, Lisa Collins Melancon, of Lafayette; three daughters, Alice Melancon Soudelier and husband, Kent A. Soudelier, of Montgomery, Texas, Linda Melancon Songy of Houma, and Ellen Melancon Dillard of Houma; one sister, Betty Welch Clark, and husband, Richard, of Grand Prairie, Texas; her daughter-in-law, Ina Behrins Landkamer and husband, Rob, of South Port, N.C.; 12 grandchildren, Kent Soudelier Jr. and companion, Barbara Coe, Michelle Soudelier Ell and husband, Randall, Craig Soudelier and wife, Kristen, Lynn Soudelier Pappas and husband, Scott, Stephanie Songy White and husband, Jody, Lee Dennis Dillard IV, Julie Dillard Nolfo and husband, Jacob, John E. Melancon Jr., Collin Melancon, Teche Melancon, Robin Boone and Courtney Roy; and 13 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Soudelier, Cale Soudelier, Darby Pappas, Jack Pappas, Riley Pappas, Grant Ell, Sarah Ell, Olivia Guidry, Karoline Guidry, Jordan White, Brayden Dillard, Thane Tippet and Tristan Nolfo. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Raymond Melancon Sr.; her parents, Jules Julian Hardy and Leoncia Thibodeaux Hardy; one son, James R. Melancon Jr.; her half-brother, Saul LeBlanc; her brother-in-law, James Dewey Welch Sr.; her son-in-law, Stanley Songy Jr.; and two grandchildren, Mary Clair Melancon and Scott Landkamer. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, a Gold Star Mother, a member of the Altar Society of Saint Gregory Catholic Church, an active YMCA member and a presidents club member of Avon Product Inc. Cosmetics. She received more than 20 Albee awards. She was the most loving mother in the world and was loved by everyone who knew her. She was considered by the Rev. Mike Bergeron as his spiritual mother. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to "Mary Byrd Perkins at TGMC- Ladies Night Out Fund" at 8166 Main St., Houma, LA 70361. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 3, 2011 TERRACINA, CARROLL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carroll Vincent Terracina, 77, a lifetime resident of Thibodaux, went home to be with the Lord at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruby Thibodeaux Terracina; three sons, Bryan, Terrence and Orlando, all of Thibodaux; three daughters, Cynthia Miller of San Antonio, Naomi Russell of Longbeach, Miss., and Athena Terracina; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Harold, Charles and Leo; and three sisters, Maisie Rodrigue, Mary Braud and Elmeter Albert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Eunice Terracina; and one sister, Gertrude Foret. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 DANOS, MARIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Pitre Danos, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass was held at noon today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Helen Dufrene and husband, Leroy, Laurie Rodrigue and husband, Ronald, and Monica Vizier; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, O'Donelle Danos; her parents, Leo and Antoinette C. Pitre; and one brother, Morrison Pitre. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 GAGLIANO, KARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Karl Joseph Gagliano, 70, a native and longtime resident of Morgan City, passed away in Houma, Wednesday, March 2, 2011. A time of remembrance and reflection will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Amelia, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four daughters, Angelia Legnon and husband, Gerald, of Wiggins, Miss., Susan Aucoin and companion, Thomas, of Bayou L'Ourse, Janelle Gagliano of Bayou L'Ourse, and Carla Gagliano and companion, Casey Gros, of Amelia; one brother, Anthony Gagliano of Corpus Christi, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Verna Aucoin Gagliano; his loving wife of 25 years, Kathleen Cormier Gagliano; one son, Nick Gagliano; and one great-granddaughter, Kamryn Gagliano. Karl, a 1958 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy which was the first class to graduate from the new school, was an electrician by trade and worked where he was needed. He enjoyed his family and extended family, fishing, hunting, football and a party with music and dancing. Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 HAMILTON, AGNES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Agnes Bradley Hamilton, 90, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of New Orleans, died Monday, Feb. 28, 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 Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, conducted by the Rev. David Gilton, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara H. Williams; one son, Steven H. Hamilton; one brother, Alfred and wife, Mary Belle Terry; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hamilton; one daughter, Marilyn F. Hamilton; her parents, Mattie Ross and George Bradley; her grandmother, Martha Ross; two brothers, Samuel and Junious Dickerson; and two sisters, Florida B. Lemon and Olevia Terry. She was a retired licensed practical nurse. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 JOHNSON, ABE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Abe Johnson, 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. Visitation will be 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. He is survived by his mother, Rosie Johnson; one brother, Ernest Clement Jr.; and one sister, Gustave Charles. He was preceded in death by his father, Abe Johnson Sr.; one brother, Gerald Johnson; and his grandparents, Mary Robinson, Veal Robinson and Josephine Johnson. He was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 LEDET, MOLLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mollie Garibaldi Ledet, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Leonce J. "Neg" Ledet; one son, Craig Ledet, and wife, Gretchen, of Metairie; two grandchildren, Heather and Chad Ledet; two great-grandchildren, Shelby and Landon Ledet; one brother, Tony Garibaldi; and two sisters, Mary Gauthreaux of Dothan, Ala., and Judy Smith of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine and Jean Contrantiches Garibaldi; two sons, Tommy and Jason Ledet; one daughter, Connie Ledet; and two sisters, Minerva Blanchard and Corinne Gautreaux. She was a member of Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witness. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 MATHERNE, ETHEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel Merritt Matherne, 83, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., and a resident of Raceland, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. She is survived by her children, Cecil Hanson and wife, Kathleen, Adler Champagne, Glenda Premeaux and husband, Michael Sr., Brenda Matherne and Morrison Matherne Jr.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morrison Matherne Sr.; her parents, Dewey and Arizona Merritt; her brother, Louis Merritt; and her sister, Blanche Johnson. ====================== Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 ONCALE, PEARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pearl Oncale, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation was from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass was held at 11 a.m. toay at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Gros; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Oncale; four grandchildren, Scott and wife, Karen Gros, Stephen and wife, Shenee' Gros, Michael Jr. and wife, Kelly Oncale, and Christine Oncale; seven great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Oncale Jr.; her parents, Albert and Adelaide Richard Guillot; one son, Michael Oncale Sr.; six brothers, Andrew, Murphy, Jackie, Gilbert, Albert "Coonie" and Abby; and six sisters, Emily Pitre, Mable Clausing, Irene Foret, Alma Molaison, Odessa Andrea and Ora RoundTree. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 REDMOND, BERTHA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha Johnson Redmond, 84, a native of Montegut and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Ernest Redmond Jr.; one daughter, Augustine Redmond; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Redmond Sr.; her parents, Thomas and Molly Johnson; one son, Enos Redmond; two daughters, Eunice Redmond Jones and Lucille Redmond; three brothers, Albert Johnson, Thomas Johnson Sr. and Fred Johnson; and two sisters, Julia and Rosa Johnson. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 TRAHAN, FRANCIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis Jules Trahan, 76, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 5:01 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Laiche Trahan, of Houma; three sons, Timothy Joseph Trahan and wife, Angela Lusco Trahan, of Houma, Eric Francis Trahan of Houma, and John Aaron Trahan and wife, Patsy, of Houma; one daughter, Loriann Hue of Houma; one sister, Sylvia "Coo" Crochet and late husband, James "Peanut" Crochet, of Houma; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Trahan and Emily Breaux Trahan; one daughter, Marie Trahan; one brother, Alfred Trahan; and one grandchild. He was employed by SLECA and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 4, 2011 YOUNG, RANDOLPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Randolph Paul Young, 54, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church in Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by six sisters, Brenda Montgomery and husband, Talmadge, of Detroit, Patricia Young, Mona Young, Amanda Payne, Penny Robertson and husband, Raymond, and Sybil Douglas and husband, Graham, all of Houma; four brothers, Prince Young Jr. and wife, Evelyn, of Detroit, Hanson Young and wife, Beverly, Jerome Young and Glenn Picon, all of Houma; and one uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Prince Sr. and Rebecca Young; one brother, Gregory Young Sr.; and his grandparents; Charles and Emma Miller, and Carrie Davis. He was a member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Saturday, March 5, 2011 ADAMS, GERALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gerald Anthony Adams, 70, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. March 12 at First Baptist Church of Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Marion Allemand Adams; two sons, Jody Adams and Leslie Adams and wife, Jill; five daughters, Chelsey Adams, Terri Vedros and husband, Rocklin, Angie Lyons and husband, Todd, Rebecca Billiot and husband, Robbie, and Norma Zeringue and husband, Jeff; one sister, Joann Ducote; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Earline G. Adams; and one sister, Nedjma Marie Anderson. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 5, 2011 CROCHET, LESTER SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lester "Pasam" Crochet Sr., 84, a native of White Castle and a resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, March 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. He is survived by his wife, Emilie LeBlanc Crochet; three sons, Gregory Crochet Sr. and wife, Dorothy, Clint Crochet Sr. and wife, Leslie, and George Crochet Sr. and wife, Melissa; three daughters, Patricia Crochet Navarre, Normie Crochet and Julie Crochet; three brothers, Lawrence and Gene Cedatol and Jesse Crochet; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Mae Settoon and Nera Crochet; one son, Lester G. Crochet Jr.; three brothers, Louis, Leo and Gerald Crochet; and one sister, Delphine Sanchez. He served in the U.S. Air Force for six years. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 5, 2011 LEVRON, GODFREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Godfrey "Bo-boy" Paul Levron, 87, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday with a military service at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Diana Triche Boudreaux; one son, Kerry Levron and wife, Tina; one brother, Berwick Levron; one sister, Frances "Sis" Malbrough; six grandchildren, Betty-Jo T. Hebert, Angelia T. Rogers, Heath Triche, Shane Triche, Tyler Boquet and Angelle Levron; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Babin Levron; his second wife, Joyce Falgout Levron; his parents, Victor and Franklina Porche Levron; two sons- in-law, L.J. Triche and Chris Boudreaux; and three brothers, Daniel Sr., Franklin Sr., Norris and "Infant" Francis Levron. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 5, 2011 OTILLIO, LEONARD, JR. Leonard B. Otillio Jr., 70, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Phoenix, died of cardiac arrest at 11:33 a.m. Jan. 22, 2011. A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. May 28 in Phoenix, please contact Kelly Hanna at kellyhanna@cox.net for details. He is survived by his wife, Floann Baker Otillio; his mother, Ida LeCompt Otillio; three sons, Leonard Otillio III, Warren Otillio and Michael Otillio; two daughters, Sheri Otillio and Kelly Otillio Hanna; one brother, Douglas Otillio; two sisters, Annelle Otillio Miroue and Andrea Otillio Yancovich; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard B. Otillio Sr.; and his grandparents, Claude LeCompt, Annelle LeCompt, John Otillio, Elizabeth Otillio He was Catholic and in the Air Force Reserves. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, and Hyde Gallery Art Club. He was an artist and the owner of Artisan Signs. ============================================================================= Published: Monday, March 7, 2011 ANGELETTE, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Angelo Angelette, 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, was entrusted into God's loving care on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at noon Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rita Mae Falgout Angelette; four sons, Matthew Angelette and wife, Stephanie, Andrew Angelette and wife, Jennica, Lowell Angelette and wife, Tricia, and Adrian Angelette and wife, Stephanie; four daughters, Charlotte A. Randolph and husband, George, Martha A. Birdsall and husband, Dr. Walter Birdsall, Elizabeth A. Delgradile and husband, Joey, and Sarah A. Bennett and husband, Butch; five brothers, Clarence, Gerard, Daniel "Pete", Thomas and Ernest Angelette; two sisters, Angelina Poche and Audrey Becnel; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Angelo Angelette and Angelina Griffin Angelette; two brothers, Claude and Aubrey Angelette; and four sisters, Antoinnette St. Pierre, Gertie Angelette, Aline Williams and Alice St. Pierre. He was a retired contracts manager with Chevron. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 7, 2011 AUTIN, ALVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alvin "Al" D. Autin, 79, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Friday, March 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time, Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Mercedes Vega; one daughter, Robin Autin; four stepdaughters, Cindy Collins and husband, Dr. Greg, Pamela Smith and husband, Donald, Shelly Sketchler and husband, Dr. Jeff, and Tracy Bourgeois and husband, Barry; three grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Celestine B. Autin; three brothers, George, Alfred and Maxine Autin; and an infant sister. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 7, 2011 BERGERON, CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Joseph Bergeron, 82, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2010. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Helen Neal Bergeron; two sons, Charles J. Bergeron Jr. and Jerome Bergeron; three grandchildren, Shelly Bergeron Ashworth, Kacy Bergeron and Troy Bergeron; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa Bergeron, Austin Thompson and Brianna Ashworth; and one sister, Florence Bergeron Ness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Bergeron and Mathile Touro Bergeron; his first wife, Celina Hackel Bergeron; two brothers, Allen Bergeron and Roland Bergeron; and two sisters, Mickey Bergeron Langhoff and Beulah Bergeron Dufrene. He retired from the City of Houma Power Plant. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He served in the Navy during World War II. Chauvin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 7, 2011 DUSENBERRY, ALCIDE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alcide John Dusenberry Jr., 80, a lifelong resident of Houma, peacefully passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at his home. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his five children, Jimmy, Cathy, Carolyn, Tommy and Connie; and will be sadly missed by his nine grandchildren, Amber, Joshua, Lacy, Jonathan, Leah, Anthony, Ryan, Ashley and Stephanie. His memory will continue to grow with his two great-grandchildren, Madison and Lilly, and he also leaves his devoted companion, Eva Dugas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby June Burnham ; his parents, Alcide Sr. and Marguerite LeBlanc Dusenberry; two brothers, Wilbert and William Dusenberry; and one sister, Ledora Theriot. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a retired pipeline technician. The family would like to send a special thank you to his caregiver, Tammy Brashear. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to Haydel Hospice of Houma or Terrebonne Council on Aging. ====================== Published: Monday, March 7, 2011 LEGER, BERTHA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha Boudreaux Leger, 94, the former Bertha Kilchrist, a native of Carencro and resident of Sunset for most of her life, passed away at 3:41 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Lafayette General Medical Center. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Melancon Funeral Home, 4615 North University Ave. in Carencro. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery in Grand Coteau. The Rev. Gregory Cormier, great nephew and pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Baldwin will officiate at the services. Readers will be Gerald Janice and Kristi Carriere. Gift bearers will be her daughters, Brunella Carriere and Raetta Roger. Musical selections will be provided by Kenneth Janice. The songs will be Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, and The Old Rugged Cross. She is survived by two daughters, Brunella Carriere of Carencro, and Raetta "Sis" Roger and husband, H. J., of Thibodaux; four grandchildren, Terry Carriere and wife, Kim, Duane Carriere and wife, Kristi, Angelique Roger, and Monique Velez and husband, Charles; seven great-grandchildren, Joshua Carriere, Brittni Carriere, Jennifer Carriere, Kristen Carriere, Derek Carriere, Nicholas Velez, and Brandon Velez; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Boudreaux; her second husband, Felecine "Blue" Leger; her parents, Onezime Kilchrist, and the former Andrea Brasseaux, both natives of Carencro; and seven brothers and seven sisters. Ms. Leger was a self employed seamstress for more than 32 years and was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau. Pallbearers will be Duane Carriere, Terry Carriere, J. B. Boudreaux, Jim Boudreaux, Derek Carriere, and J. Roy Cormier. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph "Bay" Hebert and Gerald Janise. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, 337-896-6366, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 7, 2011 PROWS, FAITH A graveside service for Faith Prows will be from 4 to 5 p.m. today at St. James Chapel, 3086 Choctaw Rd. in Choctaw. She is survived by her mother, Sally Templet; her husband, Keith Prows; her children, Cassie Raffray, Kandice Templet, Zachary Ordoyne and Liam Prows; four stepchildren, Nichola Perry, Tiffany Shockley, Keith Prows II and Joshua Prows; 12 grandchildren; and seven siblings, Jerry Templet Jr., Josh Templet, Michelle Tabor, Lisa Templet, Jessica Navarre, Louise Haslam and Chaisse Dansereau. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Templet; and one daughter, Maegan Jane Louise Ordoyne. ====================== Published: Monday, March 7, 2011 RINGO, THOMAS, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thomas Ringo Jr., 69, a native of Houma and a resident of Los Angeles, died at 4:12 p.m. Feb. 20, 2011. Funeral services were held March 1 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Los Angeles. Tom leaves to mourn his loving wife and soul mate, Judy Brown Ringo; three sons, Thomas Ringo III, Michael Ringo and Carry Ringo; his baby girl, Tiffany Ringo; 10 grandchildren, Markell Coleman, Kajuan Ringo, Amber Davis, Akeem Ringo, Tyron Ringo, Amiee Ringo, Destiny Gray, Derrick Armstrong, Aalayah Ringo and Ahmir Ringo; one great-grandchild, Mikell Coleman; three brothers, Benny Ringo, Melvin Wilson and Edgar Wilson; three sisters, Stella Ringo, Betty Ringo and Cecile McGuire; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Ringo and Cecile McGuire Ringo; and one brother, Herman Ringo. Somewhere a journey begins and a path stretches over the stars, and rivers of memories flow. Somewhere a silence is heard far away, and the brightness of day fills the night where the trials of life are resolved into peace when a soul finds its way to the light. On Sept. 27, 1941, to the union of the late Thomas Ringo and Cecile Ringo the first of the seven children, Thomas Ringo Jr. was born in Houma. He attended school and worked there until he migrated to Los Angeles in 1961. Tom came to California to be with the love of his life, Judy Brown. Once settled Tom married his sweetheart Judy in 1962, and to this union four children were born. Tom worked for the city of Los Angeles Sanitation for 30 years and retired in 1998. Tom was very well-known and loved throughout his neighborhood. His home was open to everyone. No one was turned away. He wanted everyone to have a good time as he would say "Buddy Buddy." Tom loved sports, going to the casino, cooking especially (The Backyard BBQ's), playing cards, his Friday Fish Fries and being with his family having a good time. Tom was the best husband, father, and grandfather, never absent from home. He raised his children to be the best they can be. He worked two jobs to put his children through school and college. He was a stand up kind of man and never let anyone down. Tom enjoyed his life and loved his family 'til the end. He will be truly missed. ====================== Published: Monday, March 7, 2011 STOKES, RONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronald Stokes, 43, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gray, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Christian Church of God in Christ, with burial in Halfway Cemetery on La. 24 in Gray. He is survived by three brothers, Lester Fransico Jr., and Donald and Kenneth Stokes; one sister, Lena and husband, Donald Begon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Shirley Fransico Sr.; and his grandparents, Johnny, and Ewards and Lillian Johnson, and Emile Stokes. He was Pentacostal and a member of Christian Church of God in Christ. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 7, 2011 TRAHAN, FLOYD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Floyd Anthony Trahan, 75, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Gibson, died Friday, March 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Humberson Trahan; two sons, Mark A. Trahan and wife, Juanita Austin Trahan, and Jamie P. Trahan and companion, Tara Pitre; five daughters, Vanessa Trahan and companion, Raymond Ledet, Tina Trahan, Toni Trahan Bourgeois and husband, Ronald, Robin Trahan Thibodeaux and husband, Craig, and Kim M. Trahan and companion, Jimmy Chaisson; 10 grandchildren, Kyle and Kasey Trahan, Phillip and Tyler Trahan, Chassie Hebert, Nicholas and Nichole Bourgeois, Christine Thibodeaux, Jade Trahan and Destiny Hyde; three step- grandchildren, Rachel, Katelyn and Hannah Ledet; nine great-grandchildren, Paige, Payton, Jameson, Jaxon and Averie Trahan, Kaden Bourgeois, Trae Use', Tacota Thibodeaux and Jordan Thibodeaux; one step-great-grandchild, Miley Trahan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Joseph Trahan and Uraine Antill Trahan; one brother, Albert "NeeNie" Trahan; and two grandchildren, Randy Trahan and Natasha Thibodeaux. He was a Sergeant with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office for more than 20 years and Ward 9 Constable for 27 years. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was a Sergeant First Class in the Army National Guard. He was a member of the Bayou Black Fire Department for 37 years, Fire Chief's Association and the Louisiana Sheriff's Association. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 BECNEL, INEZ ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Inez Becnel, 87, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Vacherie, died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Religious services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the hall. A graveside service will be held at noon at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie. She is survived by two sons, Charles N. Becnel Jr. and Louis Becnel; three daughters, Linda Thibodaux, Betty Allemand and Florence Matherne; three brothers, Jerry Clement, George Clement and Thomas Clement; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles N. Becnel Sr.; her parents, Claude and Alcide Clement; two brothers, Lloyd Clement and Edward Clement; and one sister, Mildred Ockmond. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 HYMEL, EDGAR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edgar "Gaga" Hymel, 85, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by one stepson, Ricky J. Breaux; one stepdaughter, Linda B. David; two brothers, Archie and Norman Hymel; and three sisters, Ruby H. Danos, Joyce H. Hebert and Clothide H. Trahan. He was preceded in death by his companion, Della L. Breaux; his parents, Adam E. Hymel and Lucille Thibodaux Hymel; one stepson, Randy P. Breaux; and three brothers, O'Neil Hymel, Albert Hymel and Herbert Hymel. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 SMITH, FRANK, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank Smith Jr., 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Frank Smith III; one brother, Dwight Smith; one sister, Maude Trimble; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Cobb Smith; his parents, Frank Smith Sr. and Eula Mae Smith; one daughter, Lisa Dionne Smith; one sister, Barbara George; and his grandparents, Simon Jackson and Maude Clark. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 BILLINGS, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James E. "J.E." Billings, 82, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Murlin T. Billings; one son, Wayne Billings; one daughter, Rhonda Billings; two brothers, Maudaus Billings Jr. and Patrick Billings; one sister, Genevieve Reddick; four grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maudaus Billings Sr. and Genevieve P. Billings; and one brother, Leroy Billings. He was a member of Westwego Lion's Club. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 BRUNET, UTHIVE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Uthive L. Brunet, 88, a native of Galliano and a resident of Cut Off, died at 7:04 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Melva B. Mayet and husband, Narcisse Jr., Pandora B. Dubois and husband, Ernest, and Nancy B. Bobo; two brothers, E.J. Lefort and Norman Lefort; four sisters, Rita L. Brunet, Rose Danos, Audrey Johnson and Emma Jean Charpentier; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antoine J. Brunet; her parents, Joseph and Georgiana L. Lefort; three grandchildren, Barry, Byron and Brent; and one brother, Earlise J. Lefort. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 SMITH, GREGORY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gregory Edward Smith, 63, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma after Hurricane Katrina, departed this life on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday at IDMR, 1141 Whitney Ave. in Gretna. He was the beloved son of Alma M. Smith and the late Clarence E. Smith; father of Keith Rahsaan and wife, Rochelle Smith; brother of Desrhea and husband, LeRoy Baker, and the late Ellery Smith; godfather of Dwayne and wife, Terrie Lyons; three grandchildren, Idaya, Kamaria Ra and Rehema Smith; one niece, LeRhea Baker; and a host of relatives and friends. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired campus Police Sergeant for Southern University in New Oreans. DW Rhodes Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 TERREBONNE, PEGGY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Peggy Robichaux Terrebonne, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 7, 2011. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 am to service time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Mack C. Terrebonne Jr. of Houma; one son, Justin Terrebonne of Thibodaux and wife, Kristine; grandchildren, Rachel and Andrew; Christian "Chuck" Landry of Houma and wife, Ellen; grandchildren, Adriana and Isabella; two sisters, Mary R. Davis of Ashland, Pa., and Charlene R. Landry of Atlanta; and one brother, Conrad Robichaux, Jr. of Picayune, Miss. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Isabel Robichaux. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 VEDROS, JAMSEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jamsel Joseph Vedros "Jimmy", 86, a former resident of Houma for 57 years, died on Sunday, March 6, 2011, in Duluth, Ga. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Most Blessed Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janice Valerie Guidry of Montegut; six children, Cynthia Vedros Wilson and husband, William Paul Wilson Jr. of Richmond, Texas, Jamsel Joseph Vedros Jr. and wife, Lydia Winders Vedros of St. Augustine, Fla., Blaine David Vedros and wife, Vickie Samanie Vedros of Houma, Kim Julien Vedros and wife, Marianne Holt Vedros of Central City, Duane Patrick Vedros and wife, Susan McManus Vedros of Seabeck, Wash., and Jan Vedros Clark and husband, Charles Stuart Clark of Duluth, Ga.; 16 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. Jamsel Joseph Vedros was born on March 24, 1924, in Lutcher, to Ellis Charles Vedros and Laura Margaret Comeaux Vedros. He was the youngest of six children, all deceased: Percy Vedros, Doris Vedros Benard, Ione Vedros Bourgeois, Eula Vedros Lucia, and Anna Lee Vedros Martin, his twin. He married Janice Valerie Guidry of Montegut on May 18, 1946. Mr. Vedros is a veteran of World War II. He served faithfully in the U. S. Navy and shared his many experiences with his children and grandchildren. After military service and marriage, he and his wife resided in Baton Rouge where he attended LSU for a short time. The couple moved to Houma in 1951 so he could begin work offshore for Texaco. He retired from Texaco with 35 years of service. A sweet-natured person, our dad is known by all for his calm demeanor and friendly personality. He loved people. The family tells stories where two strangers could walk into his home and he would have them related to each other and him or a family member within five minutes. Husband, Father, Dad, Daddy, Pops, Padre, Grandfather, Paw Jim, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend... You are well-loved by all who knew you. Please send condolences to www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011 ARABIE, FARRELL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Farrell Mitchell Arabie, 43, a native of Marrero and a resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, March 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Saturday at Thibodaux Family Church, 785 Canal Blvd. in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his companion and ex-wife, Rosa Arabie; his mother, Yvonne Arabie; three sons, Jamie, Mitchell and Joshua Arabie; one daughter, Caitlin Foret; two brothers, Lawrence Arabie Jr. and Patrick Arabie; two sisters, Cynthia Moralas and Jeanne Naquin; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Arabie Sr.; and his grandparents, Edmond and Jean Danos, and Felix and Nellie Arabie. He was a 20 year employee of McDermott and most recently employed at Offshore Specialties. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Thibodaux Funeral Home. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011 BILELLO, RITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Hidalgo Bilello, 87, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five children, Paul and wife, Sylvia Bilello, Charles and wife, Rebecca Bilello, Francis and wife, Sandra Bilello, Robert and wife, Phyllis Bilello, and Catherine Bilello; eight grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; one sister, Uranie Sonnier; and one brother, Joe Hidalgo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo A. Bilello; her parents, Paul and Estelle Hidalgo; and seven siblings, Alcide Hidalgo, Alcee Hidalgo, Paul Hidalgo, Hypolite Hidalgo, Stella Boudreaux, Agatha Martinez and Medora Himel. Rita was active in the St. Joseph Altar Society. She was a longtime seamstress at Johnny's Men's Shop. She was a strong supportive and active person who loved her flower garden. She was a recipient of Garden of the Month of the Thibodaux Garden Club. Pallbearer's will be Michael Bilello, Brett Bilello, Benton Bilello, Christopher Bilello, Rene Bilello and Timothy Bilello. Special thanks to her neighbor Norris Tabor and sister-in-law, Joyce Bilello. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Joseph Altar Society or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011 BOUDREAUX, JADA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jada Davis Boudreaux, 47, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:17 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. She is survived by one daughter, Amy Boudreaux Foret; three brothers, Ira Davis, Henry Davis and Chris Davis; three sisters, Sheila D. Breaux, Cindy D. Authement and Lana D. Trahan; and one grandchild, Jai Michael Foret. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Elizabeth Dryden Davis; one brother, Danny Davis; and one sister, Elverna D. Guidry. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are preferred for funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011 ELIAS, DELORES Delores Marie Elias, 77, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by one sister, Gilda Elias Gallet. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Sr. and Rena Racca Elias; four brothers, Johnny, Bobby, Raymond and Wilfred Jr. Elias; and one sister, Jeanette Hebert. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011 GLAVIANA, ENOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enola Glaviana, 83, a resident of Choctaw, died at 3:04 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, John Glaviana Jr. and wife, Geraldine; one daughter, Sarah G. Boudreaux and husband, Carol; two brothers, Chester Ross and Clinsey Ross; two sisters, Bertha R. Benoit and Della Molaison; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Glaviana Sr.; her parents, Alexander Ross and Beatrice Molaison Ross; and one brother, Alex Ross. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011 HALL, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Lee Hall, 89, a native of Iota, Texas and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Hall; two daughters, Summer and husband, Jonathon Guidry, and Rhonda Hall; two grandchildren, Remi Guidry and Quinton Hall; and other grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Murphy Hall; his parents, Campbell and Dollie Hall; one son, R.L. Hall Jr.; one daughter, Rita Hall Brock; six brothers; and two sisters. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011 PAYNE, FREDERICK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frederick "Chick Baby Bro." Payne, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, with a tributary service at 7 p.m. to follow. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Residence Baptist Church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Payne of Houma; two sons, Charles Harrell of Houma and Juan Harrell and wife, Nicole, of Houma; two daughters, Chasity Harrell of Houma and Lashanda Williams of Atlanta; six brothers, Trinidad Payne and wife, Sakeena, Michael Payne and wife, Sheryl of Milwaukee, Rev. John Payne and wife, Barbara, of Mobile, Ala., Calvin Rockward Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Jacksonville, Fla., Darrell Rockward and wife, Rachel, of Houston, and Willie Rockward and wife, Michelle of Atlanta; nine sisters, Barbara James of Houma, Louise Anderson of New Orleans, Mary Blackman and husband, Rev. Larry, Felecia Richard of Avondale, Veronica Thibideaux and husband, Marshall, of Houston, Monica Box of Houston, Cassandra O'Saban and husband, Maxamillian, of Fredericksburg, Va., Ruth Carmon of Baton Rouge, Ollie Carter and husband, Micheal, of Houston; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Doctor Richard Jr. and Emily Lee Washington Payne; two brothers, Silas Payne Sr. and Fredrick Anderson; and his grandparents, Richard Sr. and Dartsy Stovall Payne. He was a Deacon and choir member of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. He was a retired mechanic. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to his wife, Patricia Payne. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011 PITRE, EDITH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edith P. Pitre, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Larry Pitre and wife, Coreen; one daughter, Lydia Brugier and husband, Bill; two brothers, Eddie and Edward Pitre; one sister, Hazel Redmond; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Pitre; her parents, Mark and Judith L. Pitre; two brothers, Clarence and Mark Pitre; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011 TRAHAN, BEULAH Beulah "Poole" Trahan, 56, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. Services will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral parlor, with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alexie N. Verdin; her mother, Valarie G. Trahan; five sons, Yancy Gene Guidry Sr., Richard Anthony Billiot, Shane Anthony Billiot Sr., John Frank Billiot Sr. and Shaneray Nelson O'Haver; one daughter, Angie Valarie Gomez; three brothers, Paul Linus Trahan Jr., Adam Joseph Trahan and Robert Anthony Guidry; 20 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, John Nelson Huff Jr.; and her biological father, Linus Paul Trahan. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Friday, March 11, 2011 BERGERON, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Paul Bergeron, 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Cathleen Hermann Bergeron of Houma; one son, John Paul Bergeron Jr. and wife, Stacy, of Convent; one daughter, Karen Bergeron Geist and husband, Stephen, of Houma; one brother, Desie Bergeron and wife, Kim; three sisters, Susie Bergeron Smith and husband, Kevin, Denise Bergeron Reaves and husband, Richard, and Terry Bergeron; eight grandchildren, Britany, Stephen Jr., and Christopher Geist and Mason, Johnathan, Joshua, Emily, and Zachary Bergeron; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Desire Joseph Bergeron and Rosemary Foekler Bergeron. He was a parishioner of Maria Immaculata Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Maria Immacolata Church or the charity of your choice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 11, 2011 BLANCHARD, ELDRIDGE III ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eldridge Joseph Blanchard III, 60, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Friday, March 4, 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 First Israel Baptist Church, La. 308 in Belle Rose. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, conducted by Dr. Rev. Irving Brown, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Maxine and Milton Reed of Belle Rose; one daughter, Vinya Valentine of Belle Rose; five sisters, Reba Southall and Jennifer Johnson of Baton Rouge, Shelvie Blanchard of Geismar, Juanita Gilbert of Belle Rose, and Gustavia Johnson of New Orleans; five brothers, Mark Alsay of Donaldsonville, Eurine Carter and Jerome Reed of New Orleans, Stanley Reed of LaPlace, and Wilfred Reed of Gonzales; two grandchildren; two aunts; one uncle; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Eldridge J. Blanchard Jr.; and one brother, Ricky Blanchard. He was a carpenter by trade. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== HOLMES, ELMORE Published: Friday, March 11, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmore Holmes, 64, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Olevia Holmes of Thibodaux; three sons, Elmo Anderson and Ronnie Anderson of Thibodaux and Rodney Anderson and wife, Tisha, of Betrandville; three daughters, April Holmes, Christi Anderson and Donna Anderson all of Thibodaux; five brothers, Sterling Holmes, Raymond Holmes, Joseph Holmes and Michael Holmes, all of Thibodaux and Willie Holmes of Houma; one sister, Mercedes Tunson; one godchild; and 22 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Georgiana Holmes; three brothers, Jerome, Arthur and Leroy Holmes; and six sisters, Shirley Pharagood, Hilda Mitchell, Joyce McBride, Ruth Holmes, Rosetta Holmes and Marion Holmes. He was a member of New Magnolia Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 11, 2011 KENNEDY, ELIZABETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elizabeth C. Kennedy, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, March 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Rhodes Funeral Home on Washington Ave. in New Orleans. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, 2738 Valence St. in New Orleans. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Kennedy; two daughters, Ywata Brown and Vanessa Johnson, both of San Antonio; two brothers, David "Cliff" Clark of Portland, Ore. and the Rev. Louis C. Clark of Thibodaux; and three sisters, Odile C. Washington of New Orleans, Juanita C. Moore of Napoleonville and Almatha C. Taylor of Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Clark Sr. and Rose Johnson Clark; five brothers and two sisters. ====================== Published: Friday, March 11, 2011 SIMON, SHIRLEY Shirley Mae Oubre Simon, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, entered eternal life on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with interment at a later date in the church mausoleum. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Leo Simon; one daughter, Cheryl Simon; three grandchildren, Todd Falgoust, Mitzi F. and husband, Peter Oubre, and Kristi F. and husband, Heath Marse; seven great-grandchildren, Kayla Falgoust, Rebecca Falgoust, Chase Ordoyne, Britney O. and husband, Shawn Shexnayder, Cody Oubre, Lexi Marse, and Karli Marse; and one brother, Roland Oubre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Therance and Clothilde Rome Oubre; one son, Lonny Jean Simon; one great-granddaughter, Mary Oubre; five sisters, Maria Oubre, Celie Chenier, Mildred O. Landry, Gladys O. Becnel and Dolores O. Ockmond; and five brothers, Calvin, Lawrence, Hernest, Clamce Oubre and Jessie "J.T." Oubre. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was a devoted homemaker and avid cook who enjoyed preparing Sunday dinners for her family. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Saturday, March 12, 2011 MATHERNE, ROBIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robin Adams Matherne, 44, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. She is survived by her husband, Kenney Matherne; her father, Stanley Adams; two daughters, Hanah Lynn Matherne and Sarah Lynn Matherne; one brother, Clint Adams; one sister, Penny Foret; and her mother-in-law, Susan Matherne. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Adams; and her father-in-law, Coylon "Red" Matherne. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a care-giver. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 12, 2011 MORVANT, LIONEL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lionel J. Morvant Jr. 53, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Schriever, died at 12:55 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his mother, Frances Morvant; one son, Jade Morvant and wife, Natalie; one brother, Wayne Morvant; two sisters, Mona Danos and husband, James, and Martha Robinette and husband, Douglas; one grandson, Jace Morvant; two nieces; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Lionel J. Morvant Sr. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph Hospice and Dr. James Ellis and his staff. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 12, 2011 RUTLEDGE, DAVID David Ray Rutledge, 62, a native of Shreveport and a resident of Houma, died at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Garden of Prayer Cemetery in Abilene, Texas. He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Rutledge Hebert and husband, Alvin; two brothers, Ronnie Rutledge and Marion Rutledge and wife, Frankie; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron David Rutledge and Ollie Mae Poissoit Rutledge. He retired from the Armed Forces. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 12, 2011 STEWART, EDNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edna Robinson Stewart, 59, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Schriever, died Thursday, March 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jimmie Stewart; three daughters, Shannon Lopez and husband, Jesse, Angela Stewart, Melissa Rieve and fiance, Jayme Billiot; one brother, Willis "Billy" Robinson Jr. and wife, Rita; and six grandchildren, Kaitlyn Stewart, April Lopez, Kelly Lopez, Parker Rieve, Tyler Billiot and Grant Billiot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis "Bill" Robinson Sr. and Ann Naquin Robinson; and two brothers, O'Neal Robinson Sr. and Paul Robinson. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was a foster mother to many. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 12, 2011 TERREBONNE, GOSTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gosta Pitre Terrebonne, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died Monday, March 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Lindo Terrebonne and wife, Thelma; one sister, Leola Autin; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Terrebonne Jr.; her parents, Victor and Pauline C. Pitre; one sister, Mildred P. Cheramie; and an infant brother and sister. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 12, 2011 VERRET, ERIC ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eric John Verret, 40, a native of Houma and resident of Austin, Texas, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Visitation and rosary will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home in Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his loving wife, Lee Anne Verret; one son, Rustin Verret; one brother, Jody Verret and wife, Missie; one niece, Allyson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and friends; and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Leslie and Randall Nutter, and Mary Lisa and Tom Bell. He was preceded in death by his father, James Douglas Verret and his mother, Debby Robichaux Verret. He was a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma, and received his bachelors and masters degree in electrical engineering from Louisiana Tech University. He was an employee of Freescale Semiconductor as an electrical engineer. Eric was a wonderful and caring man. His main interests were centered on his family in cooking, playing, and caring for them. He loved spending time with extended family and friends as much as he loved being alone with his son and wife. Eric was a happy person and made any room light up when he entered. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rustin John Verret Fund at any Chase Bank (reference # 2979461437). Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com. Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home of Austin, 512-452-8811 are in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Monday, March 14, 2011 DION, MARIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Alice Dion, 86, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Verret; four sons, Adam Pierre Jr., Ronald Pierre and wife, Christle Pierre, Larry Dion, and Ernest Dion and wife, Sharon Dion; five daughters, Mary Alice and husband, Elton Dion, Marie Lillian and companion, Adam Bourg, Marie Geraldine and husband, Delvin Parfait, Shirley and companion, Jerry Steakley, and Christine Billiot and Harold Billiot; two brothers, Milton Dion and John Dion; one sister, Hazel Verdin; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel and husband, Wilton Lombas; her father, Eiolse Dion and Angelle Dion; her husband, Adam Joseph Pierre; two daughters, Hazel "T-Haze" Guidry and Diana Lynn Pierre; one son, Joseph "T-Boy" Pierre; two sisters, Rose Forrett and Josephine Parfait; one brother, Joseph Dion; three grandaughters; and three grandsons. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 14, 2011 FOLSE, EDITH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edith Carrere Folse, 77, a native of Houma and resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, March 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Gay-Lynn Folse, and Laura F. LeBlanc and husband, Steve; and one sister, Gladys Mayer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Folse; her parents, Justillien and Laura Carrere; and one brother, Murphy J. Carrere. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 14, 2011 LEBLANC, CLAUDE Claude J. LeBlanc, 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Friday, March 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious service will be held at noon Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Trahan LeBlanc; one daughter, Angela Guillory; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Emma Dupre LeBlanc; and three brothers, Wilson, Aubrey and Junius LeBlanc. He served in the Navy. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 14, 2011 RIVET, ROY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy P. Rivet Jr., 54, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 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. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Gretal Kraemer Rivet; two daughters, Linda R. Owens and husband, Nick, and Josey R. Guillot and husband, Randy; one brother, Larry Rivet and wife, Julie; one sister, Leana R. Gettle and husband, Mel; and two grandchildren, Autumn and Alexis Prestenback. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy P. Rivet Sr. and Theresa Chiasson Rivet; and one sister, Linda Rivet. He was a truck driver for 25 years and was employed at GIS for nine years. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 14, 2011 RODRIGUE, GLADYS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gladys Cortez Rodrigue, 75, a native of Kraemer and a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Lawrence the Martyr Cemetery in Kraemer. She is survived by two sons, Antoine Rodrigue Jr. and wife, Sara, and Kenneth Rodrigue and girlfriend, Shannon Graham; one daughter, Monica Rodrigue Roger; one sister, Sandra Cortez; seven grandchildren, Terry, Ty, and Charles Rodrigue, Ryan and Emma Roger, and Troy and Travis Ledet; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frosin Cortez and Odelice Kraemer Cortez; her stepmother, Elaine Granier Cortez; two brothers, Lancy Cortez and Ned Cortez; and her maternal grandparents, Jacob and Ellia "Neneen" Kraemer. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 CLAWSON, RALPH, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ralph Allen Clawson Jr., 80, a native of Chicago and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011. A graveside service will be held at a later date for family and close friends. He is survived by his wife, June Miller Clawson of Houma; one son, Greg Clawson and wife, Shirley, of Houston; two daughters, Cindy Clawson Lirette and husband, Reggie, of Houma, and Sandy Clawson of Houma; one grandchild, Justin Clements and wife, Kendra; five great-grandchildren, Conner Clements, Megan Clements, Wyatt Clements, Austin Clements and Allison Cobb; and two sisters, June Coppelo of Chicago, and Dorothy Battaglear and husband, Jim, of Coffeeville, Kan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Allen Clawson Sr. and Emma Kolhorst Clawson. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was the past president of the American Legion Post 31. The family requests no flowers, any memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy., Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL, 32256. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 GAUTREAUX, SHERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sherry Lynn Gautreaux, 42, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, March 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers 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 father, Johnny Gautreaux; one daughter, Brittney Rel; two aunts, JoAnn Savoie and husband, Al, and Susie Bonar and husband, Dave; one uncle, Joseph "Buster" Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Chery; and nine cousins, Leslie Jambon, Nicholas Savoie, Kim DeGriuse, Rhonda Boudreaux, Dustin Boudreaux, Lanie Labit, Buffy Robertson, Denny Bonar and Cory Bonar. She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy B. Gautreaux; and her grandparents, Joe Boudreaux and Lena Boudreaux. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing, was a great cook and animal lover. She will be remembered as a fun- loving person who loved her daughter dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to help with funeral expenses. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 NELSON, DONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Nelson, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Kenyata Sulcer of Alhambra, Calif.; his mother, Elouise Livas Nelson of Gray; two brothers, Mitchell Nelson Sr. of Houma, and Gilbert L. Nelson Sr. and wife, Rosalind, of Modera, Calif.; three sisters, Eliza M. Nelson of Houma, Sheena S. Nelson, and Geraldine N. Celestin and husband, Carl, of Gray; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Nelson Sr., one brother, Samuel Nelson Jr.; one sister, Mildred F. Broomfield; his grandparents, Mamie Smith and Albert Livas Sr., and Elizabeth Gordy and Joseph Nelson Sr.; and one niece, Dena LaShawn Nelson. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 SAVOIE, GEORGE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George A. Savoie, 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:02 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Duet Savoie; his siblings, Marie and husband, Godfrey Buquet, Warren J. Savoie and wife, Helen, and Earline Slaaen; and numerous nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude J. Savoie; and a niece. The family would like to thank the following: Bayou Cane Fire-Rescue, Terrebonne Sheriff's Office, Terrebonne Coroner's Investigator Danny Theriot, for their efficient response and professionalism. A blessful thank you to Nurse Samantha Fanguy, who always showed so much concern for our George. Also to the office of Dr. Jules Dupont and staff, particularly Nurse Practitioner Julie Rhodes, whom George had unlimited faith in. Special thanks go to George's extended family, neighbors and friends. He was so grateful to those in and around the Duet Street-Bayou Cane community who were so kind to him in his everyday visits. Our appreciation goes to the many employees of nearby stores and businesses who took the time to speak and listen to him. Everyone was a blessing to George who loved God and nature. Thanks are also extended to Krystal Dupre of Samart Funeral Home for her compassion in helping the family with arrangements. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 CARRERE, VIOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Viola Trahan Guidry Carrere, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Chauvin, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 14, 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 four sons, Larry Guidry and wife, Joan, of Houma, Harris Guidry and wife, Merline, of Chauvin, Vernon Carrere and wife, Sheri, of Houma, and Eric Carrere and wife, Christie, of Houma; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Buck Trahan; and two sisters, Wilda Farkas and Wilma Domangue. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Redel Guidry; her second husband, Stelay Carrere; her parents, Alex Trahan and Louise Gautreaux Trahan; two sons, Redel Guidry Sr. and Errol Carrere; two grandchildren, Dwayne Guidry and Redel "T-Neg" Guidry Jr.; one great-grandson, Theodore Blanchard; four brothers, Willie Trahan, Louis "Beb" Trahan, Horace "Gro" Trahan and Alex "Prun" Trahan Jr.; and one sister, Rose Martin. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 PITRE, IRENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irene Matherne Pitre, 82, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Sally Pitre Crochet and husband, Leland Sr. of Houma, and Veronica Pitre of Houma; her foster son, Maurice P. Pitre; her foster daughter, Carmen Pullam Rushing; five grandchildren, Rebecca Crochet Dhuet and husband, Brent, of Houma, Christine Crochet Evans and husband, Mitchell, of Marietta, Ga., Leland Crochet Jr., Tiffany Meeks of Houma and Zachary Meeks of Houma; nine great-grandchildren, Traci Dhuet of Houma, Trisha Dhuet of Houma, Catherine Evans of Mariette, Ga., Thomas Evans of Marietta, Ga., Caroline Evans of Marietta, Ga., Leland Crochet III of Houma, Alexandra Crochet Tucker and husband, Jeremy Tucker, of Thibodaux, Haleigh Crochet of Thibodaux and Allie Crochet of Texas; four great-great-grandchildren, Mackenzie McElroy, Bronson Tucker, Nicolas Tucker and Veda Leigh Crochet. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Joseph Pitre; her parents, Lawrence Jean Matherne Sr. and Allie Dupre Matherne; her foster daughter, Gina Pullam; five brothers, Horace Matherne, Lawrence Matherne Jr., Lee Matherne Sr., Carol Matherne Augustine Matherne, and Houston Matherne; and one sister, Gertrude Matherne Porche. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 SINCLAIR, CHARLES SINCLAIR, MARJORIE DE LA BRETONNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Sinclair, long-time residents of Houma, died in Hattiesburg, Miss. Interment services for Charles Ralph Sinclair and Marjorie de la Bretonne Sinclair, will take place at noon Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2, officiated by the Rev. Doug Authement. They are survived by their son, C. Richard Sinclair and wife, Marlyn, of Miramar Beach, Fla. and Dr. Barbara Ellender and husband, Dr. R.D. Ellender, of Hattiesburg, Miss.; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Sinclair was owner of Kajan Supply Co. and R. Sinclair Jewelers, and Mrs. Sinclair taught mathematics in the Terrebonne Parish school system for many years. They were parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church where Mr. Sinclair was active in the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul Society. ============================================================================= Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 ARCEMENT, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond J. Arcement, 82, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Francis "Frank" C. Arcement; two devoted friends, Mac and Belinda Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Etienne Arcement and Esma Martinez Arcement; one sister, Alice Arcement Naquin; and two brothers, Russell and Chester Arcement. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 ELLENDER, ODILE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Odile LeBlanc Ellender, 89, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will held at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by two sons, Roland "Butch" J. Ellender Jr. and companion, Ruth Hebert, and Abby J. Ellender and wife, Laura; three daughters, Catherine Ellender, Joan Ellender Delaune and husband, Donald "Chip", and Lori Ellender Fontenot; one brother, Calvin Ellis LeBlanc; two sisters, Dorothy LeBlanc Cougevan and Nancy LeBlanc Ordoyne; seven grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Ellender Sr.; one brother, Herbert LeBlanc; one sister, Mae LeBlanc Callahan Duet; and her parents, Camille LeBlanc and Lillian Blanchard LeBlanc. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 HALE, YVONNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Yvonne Fields Hale, 67, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one son, John Hale Jr. and companion, Melissa; three daughters, Leslie Bourgeois and husband, Scott, Maria Hale and companion, Jessica Naquin, and Joan Savoy and husband, Dino; two brothers, Ellis Fields Sr. and Francis Fields Sr.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrien Fields and Octavie Roger Fields; four brothers, Andrew, Lawrence, Thomas Sr. and Lester Fields; and one sister, Clara Fields. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 HARRISON, NATHANIEL, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nathaniel "Pops" Harrison Sr., 91, a native of Amite and a former resident of New Orleans, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945 in Donaldsonville. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home conducted by the Rev. Kaleb Adams, with burial at Restlawn Cemetery, La. 90 in Avondale. He is survived by one daughter, Z Cecilia Charles Cunningham; five sons, Aaron, Garry, Alexander, Luke and Robert Harrison; and a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae Harrison; one son, Nathaniel Harrison Jr.; his parents; two brothers; and two sisters. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee and a night club owner. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 JACCUZZO, MARLENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marlene Ann Jaccuzzo, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:10 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with a private burial. She is survived by her special friends and caregivers, Joanna Landry and Philip Smith and their children, Ashley, Austin and Kristian Smith; one brother, Gerald Jaccuzzo; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile Jaccuzzo and Norma Brien Jaccuzzo. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Marlene raised Blue Heelers and Red Heelers. She enjoyed gardening. She was recently a maid in Raceland Manor's Mardi Gras Tableau. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 JOHNSON, MABLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mable Davis Johnson, 86, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Marrero, was called to eternal rest on Monday, March 7, 2011. Relatives and friends of the family pastors, officers and members of Second Zion Baptist Church, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Methodist Church, Rocks of Ages Baptist Church, Silver Spring Missionary Baptist of Smyrna, Tenn. Mount Pisgah Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Ark. and neighboring churches are invited to attend the wake and funeral services. The wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Second Zion Baptist Church, 6520 Second Zion Blvd. in Marrero. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Methodist Church, 1125 Lagarde St. in Thibodaux, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Mable leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Nolan Edward Johnson and wife, Marilynn, of LaVergne, Tenn.; two daughters, Bernadette Robinson and husband, Johnny, and Janice Landix and husband, Clarence, of Marrero; two godchildren, Wanda Jackson and Terri Lynn Lewis; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Johnson; her parents, Arthur and Ellen Southall Davis; three brothers, Freddie Davis, Arthur Davis Jr., and Oliver Davis; one sister, Edwina Thomas; one son, Donald Johnson; and one great- grandson, Jarrell James Frank. She was a retiree of Heritage Manor in Marrero. Davis Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 at KENNY, BUNNY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bunny Lee Kenny, 59, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Living Gospel Church, 140 Corporate Drive, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Gail Cook Kenny; one son, Aaron Kenny of Houma; one daughter, Delendra Kenny of Houma; one brother, Ben Irvin Kenny of White Castle; and one sister, Geri Parker of Stone Mountain, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie R. and Richard Kenny Sr.; two brothers, Richard Kenny Jr. and Oliver Kenny Sr.; two sisters, Octavia Hawkins and Eva Mae Williams; and his grandparents, Bedford Henry and Octavia Winder Randolph, and Ben and Susie Ellis Kenny. He was a member of The Living Gospel Church, The Men of Distinction as a minister and teacher, and a musician for the Tri-Parish area. He was a Cardiac Technician for Terrebonne General Medical Center. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 MELANCON, SEAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sean Paul Melancon, 29, a native and resident of Leeville, died Thursday, March 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 am. Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Margie Melancon, and Terry and James Flandera; six brothers, Wayne Melancon Jr., Tracy Sellers, Kevin Sellers, Paul Guidry, Alton Guidry and Christopher Guidry; and eight sisters, Nikia Melancon, Teela Wade and husband, Josh Tye, Attescia Bruce, Stacy Sellers, Jennifer Sellers, Karen Sellers, Jamie Guidry and Ellen Guidry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward Melancon Sr. and Nage Lombas Melancon, and John Wade and Louise Johnson Wade. He was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 NAQUIN, ALVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alvin Pierre Naquin, 93, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and a resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:28 p.m. March 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, will burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Emily Lyons Naquin; two sons, Merlin Naquin and wife, Doris; and Myron Naquin and companion, Jackie Perkins; two daughters Sandra Orgeron and husband, Larry; and Karen Landry and husband, Robert; one brother Willard Naquin; three sisters Julia Adams, Dora Lee Authement, and Olivia Hunt; 12 grandchildren: 14 great-grandchilden; and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Pauline Ledet Naquin; his stepmother, Felicia Dupre Naquin; six brothers, Lionel Naquin, Philip Naquin, Gus Naquin, Murphy Dupre, Marcus Dupre and Allen Dupre; and four sisters, Lucille Naquin, Victoria Savoie, Ceclie Naquin and Aline Matherne. He was retired from Texaco after 36 years of service and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 WIGGINS, HARRY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harry "Snook" Wiggins Jr., 89, a native of Port Allen and a resident of Paincourtville, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He was the retired owner of Wiggins Building Contractors of West Baton Rouge Parish and a U.S. Army World War II veteran. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 17, 2011 WILLIAMS, CLARENCE Last Modified: Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 10:26 a.m. Clarence "Hook" Williams, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Paul Williams Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Williams Sr. and Albertha Cooks Williams; one brother, Ernest Williams; and one sister, Thelma Williams Rodgers. He was a cement finisher. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 BROWN, CHARLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charley Brown, 72, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Delores Holmes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Joseph Brown Sr.; eight brothers, Joseph Brown Jr.; Rev. James Brown Sr., Eunice Brown, Isaac Brown Sr., Andrew Brown Sr., Levi Brown, Rev. Johnny Brown and Gilbert Brown; and two sisters, Doretha Brown Thomas and Ethel Victor He was a member of New Magnolia Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 CHARLES, ELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ella Mae "Granny" Charles, 83, a native of Lockport and a resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by four sons, Larry Charles and wife, Delores, Donald Charles, Vernon Charles and Lorne Charles all of Raceland; five daughters, Agnes Hampton, Jennifer Charles of Raceland, Simmone Jackson and husband, Jerome, Donisha Jules and husband, Ronald of Houma, and Michelle Charles of Lake Jackson, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Charles; her parents, Jordan and Ella Batiste; and one daughter, Lydia Charles. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and of the Debonair Club. She was a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 CHAUVIN, JANET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janet Ann Domangue Chauvin, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011. She is survived by one daughter, Amber Marie Chauvin; two sons, Edward Allen Jr. and Timothy Lucas; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; seven brothers, Carl, James, Gerald, Thomas, Lawrence, Dale, and Matthew Domangue; and five sisters, Christine D. Chaisson, Jeanne Domangue, Marie D. Dupre, Susan D. Clifton and Merrile D. Guidry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Paul Chauvin; her parents, Randall James Domangue and Mary Gladest Picou Domangue; one son, Randall James Lucas; three brothers, Emile Domangue, Stephen Domangue and Randall Domangue; and one sister, Rhonda Domangue. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 DUNCAN, LEONA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leona Anderson Duncan, 71, a native of St. James Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:31 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, 101 Brule Guillet Road 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, Emanuel Duncan Sr.; nine children, Emanuel Duncan Jr., Larry Duncan, Glenda Duncan, Gail S. Barber, Delores Duncan-White, Herman Duncan, Glorianell D. Harrison, Dwayne Duncan and Deanna Duncan; four siblings, Viola Wilson, Audrey Williams, Yvonne Anderson and Wilbert Anderson Sr.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Camellia Anderson and Joseph Anderson Sr.; and siblings, the Rev. Alfred Anderson, Joseph Anderson Jr., Harry Anderson Sr., Annie Mae Starks, Olevia McBride and Rose Duncan. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 FRAZIER, LORRIE Lorrie Martinez Frazier, 61, a native of Houma and a resident of Gray, died at 3:10 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Andrew J. Frazier Jr. of Gray; sons, Andrew Joseph Frazier III and wife, Evangeline, Alex John Frazier of Rochester, N.H., Aaron Jerome Frazier of Rochester, N.H., and Adrian Jude Frazier of Houma; one daughter, Andrea Jeanne Frazier Hebert and husband, Jonathan of Rochester, N.H.; four grandchildren, Willow Jane Hebert, Jack Hebert, Gianna Frazier and Evan Frazier; four sisters, Nicki Scott, Maureen Rogers, Koleen Little and Jaunice Himel; and one brother, Milton Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Martinez and Sybil Porche Martinez; and her grandparents, Milton and Mary Porche, and Olide and Mary Etna Martinez. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 GUIDROZ, PAPETRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Papetra Ann Guidroz, 47, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March, 09, 2011. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial at Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Guidroz of Lockport; her mother, Shirley B. Cleveland of Raceland; one daughter, Fallon Bentley of Houma; one son, Titus Bentley of Marrero; six sisters, Beverly Bentley of Houston, Phylis Barrios of Marrero, Stephanie Joseph, Marcel Bentley, Sheena Ingrams and Aisha Ingrams all of Raceland; five brothers, Wilbert Bentley of Baton Rouge, Morris Franklin of Tennessee, Joshua and Johnathan Bentley and Marcus Ingrams of Raceland; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Morris Cleveland Bentley; one daughter, Unsherika Bentley; and one brother, Marcus Bentley. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 HARRIS, WILLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie "Bill" Harris, 79, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Johnson Ridge. Religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in The Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Harris of Thibodaux; one daughter, Edwina Robertson of Thibodaux; three sisters, Ida Mae Cutno, Doris Ann Smith and Yvonne Lewis all of California; four brothers, Creighton, and Ronald Harris of California, Junius, and Wayne Harris and Juan Johnson all of Thibodaux; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Mae Green Harris and Osberry Diles Sr.; his stepfather, Alfred Harris; one daughter, Carrie Mae Ballard; three sisters, Gloria Parker, Cora Lee Banks and Marion Harris; two brothers, Alfred Harris and Osberry Diles Jr; and his grandmother, Roxy Goings. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 LIRETTE, TINEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tiney Sanchez Lirette, 96, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011. Tiney donated her body to the LSU School of Medicine. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on her 97th birthday at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Naquin and husband, Bruce; two sons, Melvin Lirette and wife, Annabelle, and Roger Lirette and wife, Sherry; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene "Black" Lirette; her parents, Floriska and Ban Sanchez; one daughter, Mable Bananto; one son, Lester Lirette; three brothers; three sisters, and one great-grandson. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 RATCLIFF, BURNELL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Burnell "Burn" Ratcliff, 67, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, March 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. Louis Clark, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Theresa Brown and Rosetta Bias; three brothers, Charles, Joseph and Harold Ratcliff; one godchild; and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Mable Ratcliff; three brothers, Herman, Leroy and Willard Ratcliff; and one sister, Cynthia Ratcliff. He was a retired laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 SMITH, RICKY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ricky Smith, 55, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, March 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at God's House of Refuge of Chauvin. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by six brothers, Alcide Jr. and wife, Katherine "Lainee" of Houma, Ernest and Anna Lou of Houma, Jimmy of Chauvin, Carlton Sr. and wife, Jodie of Chauvin, Randall of Chauvin, and Mark and wife, Janice, of Chauvin; eight sisters, Jeanette Andrews and her late companion, Norbet Domangue, of Chauvin, Juanita and Allen Eskine of Franklin, Gloria and her late husband, John Johnson, of New Iberia, Elaine and husband, Murphy Marie, of Chauvin, Rosemary Foret and companion, L.J. Gary, of Chauvin, Lillian and husband, Gerald Robichaux, of Delcambre, Patrica Gary and companion, Jan Hebert, of Lydia, and Kathy and husband, Robert Dupre Sr., of Chauvin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Smith Sr. and Juliette Bergeron Smith; four brothers, Norman, Clark, Gary and Rudy; and one sister, Sylvia Chauvin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 TRAHAN, WILBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilbert "Shus" Paul Trahan, 85, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 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 of 66 years, Annie Clement Trahan; two daughters, Darlene Davis and husband, Henry, Jeanne Trahan and companion, Mitch Veillon; two brothers, Edward Trahan and John Trahan; one sister, Rosalita Cunningham; six grandchildren, Paul Trahan and wife, Janelle, Brad Trahan and wife, Kim, Jon Trahan, Jeremy Davis, Olivia Davaine and husband, Jaromy, and Amanda Davis; and seven great-grandchildren, Austin, Lani, Angelle and Ashley Trahan, Taylor and Bryant Davaine and Peyton Pellegrin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Baptiste Trahan and Helen Lirette Trahan; one daughter, Grace Trahan; two sons, Roger Trahan, and Manuel Trahan and wife, Stella Gautreaux Trahan; four brothers, Aaron Trahan, Wiley Trahan, Gildy Trahan and Justillian Trahan; and three sisters, Viley White, Theresa Lirette and Lydia Thibodaux. He was a retired fisherman and parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. The family would like to thank Dr. Fadi Abou-Issa, Journey Hospice, the staff at Terrebonne General Medical Center, Dr. Stagg and CIS. ====================== Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 WEARING, RAYNARD Raynard "Mr. Ray" Wearing, 49, born and raised in Philadelphia and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 of natural causes in Baton Rouge General Hospital-Florida Avenue location. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church of Napoleonville, 101 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in Napoleonville. Remembrance and Repast will be held later from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Forestwood Recreation Center, 10795 Mead Road in Baton Rouge. Memorial services will also be held at 1 p.m. March 25 at New Hope Temple Baptist Church, 711 South Twelfth St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Ramson-Wearing of New Orleans; four brothers, David, Maurice, Gregory, and Albert Wearing; four sisters, Margie, Juanita, Denise and Melanie Wearing; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Knight and Leola Wearing; and five siblings, Jessica, Vanessa, Jerry, Mary, and Jo Anne Wearing. He was employed by AT&T in Baton Rouge as a Customer Service Representative. He was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in the name of Raynard Wearing to the Louisiana Office of the American Diabetes Association, 2644 South Sherwood Forest Blvd. Ste. 122 Baton Rouge, LA 70816. For more information, call the American Diabetes Association at 225-216-3986. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Saturday, March 19, 2011 WILLIAMS, VERA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vera Williams, 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Audrey Ann Williams, Mary Ann Southall and husband, Carl, and Brenda Joyce Williams of Thibodaux, and Carolyn Ann Williams of Stone Mountain, Ga.; two sons, Roy and James Williams both of Thibodaux; one brother, Irvin Williams of New Port News, Va.; one sister, Essie Mae Young of Thibodaux; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Jane Patterson Williams; one son, Hubert Paul Williams; two brothers, Robert and Herman Williams; two sisters, Annie Mae Celestin and Delma Ellis; one grandson, Michael P. James; and one great-grandson, Blake Kelly Beamon. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Sunday, March 20, 2011 BERGERON, MELROSE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melrose Allison Bergeron, 82, of Summit, Miss. died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at SMRMC. She is survived by her husband, Carl J. Bergeron of Summit; one son, Ted Allison of Lincoln, Ala.; two daughters, Brenda Hester of Universal City, Texas, and Kathy Doiron of Houma; two brothers, Lloyd Boggan of Vestavia Hills, Ala. and Rev. J. Austin Boggan of Bessemer, Ala.; five grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon P. Boggan and Nonnie Stephens Boggan; two brothers, Stanley Bergeron and Byron Boggan; and one sister, Jane Brooks. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Centenary Methodist and of the Eastern Star. ====================== Published: Sunday, March 20, 2011 PEREZ, LARRY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry Perez Sr., 71, a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with a private burial at a later date. He is survived by two sons, Larry "Paul" Perez Jr. and wife, Terri Dupre Perez, and Michael Perez; one daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Day and husband, Michael; seven grandchildren, James and Brady Perez, Gregory, Robyn, and Samantha Day, and Kaylin and Gabriel Perez; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Llamas Perez; his parents, Oliver and Laverne; and one brother, Robert Perez. He was the owner of Coastal Credit in Houma for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and was a loving person of God. He will be sadly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, March 20, 2011 SALTZMAN, IRVIN Irvin Paul Saltzman, 73, a native of Kaplan and a resident of Bayou Pigeon, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, at Plaquemine Caring LLC Nursing Home. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. John of Arc Catholic Church in Bayou Pigeon. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, celebrated by the Rev. Joe Camilleri, with interment at Belle River Cemetery in Pierre Part. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley Gaudet Saltzman of Bayou Pigeon; two sons, Billy Saltzman and wife, Shirley, of Donaldsonville and Brian Saltzman and wife, Dina, of Lockport; one sister, Agnes Jones and husband, Jim of Ponchatoula; and three grandchildren, BJ, Brianna and Bethany Saltzman all of Lockport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney and Edith Dartez Saltzman; and two brothers, Nelton and Ernest Saltzman. Pallbearers will be his two sons, Billy and Brian Saltzman, Todd LeBlanc, Gary Solar, Joe Settoon and Jamie LeMaire. Irvin had a deep love for life and his family. Wilbert Funeral Home of Plaquemine is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Monday, March 21, 2011 BOUDREAUX, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond "Lulu" Boudreaux, 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived his wife of 68 years, Beatrice Simoneaux Boudreaux, by one son, Raymond Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Clarise; three daughters, Lou Ann B. Theriot, Linda B. Guedry and husband, Keith, and Marie B. Thibodaux and husband, Malcom; one brother, Patrick Boudreaux; three sisters, Lorraine B. Thibodaux, Dolores B. Capello and Lillian McGee; 17 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Agney and Louise Talbot Boudreaux; one son, Kevin J. Boudreaux; one son-in-law, Frank Theriot; four brothers, Herman "Teeter", Richard "Te-Boy", Norman and Charles Boudreaux; and one sister, Doris B. Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 21, 2011 DEMPSTER, ALIDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alida Cortez Dempster, 77, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 10:18 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Alex P. Dempster and wife, Deanna, and Jason T. Dempster and wife, Andrea; one sister, Cathy C. Punch and companion, Jules Plaisance; one brother, Anthony Cortez and wife, Sandra; four grandchildren, Kimberly D. Arcement and husband, Nick, Clint Dempster, Thomas Dempster and Ashley Dempster; and three great-grandchildren, Riley and Alexcia Arcement, and Dylan Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gratien Dempster; her parents, Septime Cortez Jr. and Odiana Granier Cortez; and one brother, Horace "Champ" Cortez and wife, Margaret Rome Cortez. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 21, 2011 DOMANGUE, KENNETH, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth "Canoe" John Domangue Sr., 68, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bonnie Theriot Domangue; one son, Kenneth John Domangue Jr. and wife, Leslie; three daughters, Kayla Landry and husband, Eric, Kathy Mazarac and husband, Keith, and Kami Babin and husband, Brandon; seven grandchildren, Kenneth John Domangue III, Alexander Domangue, Brendan Landry, Kameron Mazarac, Keith Mazarac Jr., Emma Babin and Brant Babin; three brothers, Daniel Domangue, Barry Domangue and Kern Domangue; and one sister, June LeCompte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Joseph Domangue and Josephine Samaha Domangue. He worked for Texaco for 34 years until his retirement. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during peacetime. He attended LSU where he received his standard fireman's training. He was a fireman for the Houma Fire Company. He graduated from St. Francis de Sales boys school in 1961 and excelled in football and baseball. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and after he retired he became an avid golfer. Above all else, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the American Cancer Society. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 21, 2011 FALTERMAN, LESTER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lester Patrick Falterman, 100, a native and resident of Napoleonville, born Feb. 4, 1911, and died Friday, March 18, 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 at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville, down Canal Road. He is survived by three sons, Patrick, Anthony "Tony" and wife, Jennifer, and Chester and wife, Debbie Falterman; one daughter, Eleanor and husband, Michael Talbot; four grandchildren, Michelle Garcia, Toni, Ryan and Chad Falterman; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Genevieve LeBlanc Falterman; his parents, Sheldon and Louise Blanchard Falterman; two sons, Lester P. and Lester T. Falterman; two brothers, Douglas Falterman and Rooks Falterman; and three sisters, Nemie Falterman, Annie Small and Bessie Welsh. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, and later worked for the Assumption Police Jury, Shell Oil, Gulf Oil, La. Power and Light, and retired from United Gas Pipeline. He grew up growing vegetables and farm animals to survive and continued his entire life. For 40 years, he prayed the Rosary and the Way of the Cross daily at the Immaculate Conception Chapel on Canal Road. When he could no longer drive or ride his bicycle, he watched the Mass on television and said his Rosary and read prayers every day. Special thanks to Theresa, Dale and Leona who cared for him so affectionately. He will always be remembered as generous, kind and a gentleman. No man has ever had a greater love of family and God. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Immaculate Conception Cemetery Fund. Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 21, 2011 GUIDRY, ALMATE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Almate P. Guidry, 89, a native of Galliano and a resident of Raceland, died Saturday, March 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Hilary Church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Enez "Bee" Felarise Guidry; one son, Richie and Dodie Wleczyk Guidry; one daughter, Veronica "Nicky" Gautreaux; five grandchildren, Hayley Parker, Benny Gautreaux, Nicolas A.P. Guidry, Tyler Guidry and Ridge Guidry; seven great-grandchildren, Drake Gautreaux, Abby Gautreaux, Christian Domangue, Aubry Melancon, Niah Guidry, Addysen Guidry and KholŽ Guidry; one great-great-grandson, Dylan Toups; one great-great-great-grandchild, Kiaka Toups; one brother, John Guidry and wife, Rita; and one sister, Joyce Guidry Terrebonne and husband, Jullian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Edna Gisclair Guidry; two grandchildren, Melissa "Missy" Parker and Ronald Parker; one daughter, Lorena Parker; one brother, Vinton Guidry; and one sister, Gertie Benoit. Mr. Guidry loved hunting, fishing and bingo. He was a wonderful grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and great-great-great-grandfather. He was a U.S. Army veteran and fought for his country in World War II. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion and attended weekly group sessions with his fellow local veterans. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 21, 2011 KNIGHT, ASHTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ashton "Daego" Joseph Knight, 90, a native of Lockport and a resident of Thibodaux at the Audubon Guest Home and Rehab, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by two daughters, Linda K. Ayzinne and husband, Deacon Ambrose, and Barbara K. Caballero and husband, Lucien; three grandchildren, Crystal Ayzinne, Cliff Ayzinne and Charles "Chuck" Caballero; three step-grandchildren, Keith, Connie and Carmen; five great-grandchildren, Devin Ayzinne, Allexia Landry, Allie and Ashton Caballero and Clay Ayzinne; and one great-great- grandchild, Madyson Ayzinne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Adams Knight; his parents, Wilson and Marie Chaisson Knight; six brothers, Alfred, Junior, Sedrick, Jessie, Nolan and Norman Knight; one sister, Irene K. Pitre; and two step-grandchildren, Robert and Thomas. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral and a proud veteran of World War II. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 21, 2011 LORIO, DOROTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy Dufour Lorio, 94, a native of Plaucheville who grew up in St. Charles Parish and later lived in Raceland, was entrusted into God's loving care on Friday, March 18, 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 interment to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one son, Lester P. Haydel and wife, Patchie; one brother, Kermit Dufour; two grandchildren, Angele H. Davis and husband, Chad, and Mandy H. Crochet and husband, Lonnie; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip H. Lorio; her parents, Dennis Donat Dufour and Ida Mae Robert Dufour; and three brothers, J.C., Ralph and Dennis Jr. Dorothy enjoyed helping others through her nursing career and volunteer work. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Hilary Church Parish, Lay Carmelite Third Order and a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, LA 70457. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 21, 2011 ROUSSEAU, JOYCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joyce Theresa Bourliea Sons Rousseau, 81, a native of Adeline and a resident of Houma, died at 10:32 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be held at noon Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories in Gray. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Truman Rousseau; one daughter, Linda Sons Fast; one brother, Milton Bourliea; two sisters, Lucille Tabor and Dorothy McNeil; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elwood Sons; her father, Joseph Alfred Bourliea; her mother, Lillian Adele Robichaux LeBlanc; two sons, Ernie and Ronald "Ronnie" Sons; one brother, Herman "Buddy" Bourliea; and three sisters, Agnes Comeaux, Jane Gospodinovich and Stella McNeil. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 BURTON, MAYBELLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Maybelle Labit Burton, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon A. Guidry and husband, Donald Jr., Susan A. Breaux and Linda M. Wintzel and husband, Richard; one son, Robert "Bobby" Burton and fiancee, Julie Wagner; one brother, Morris Labit Jr.; one sister, Eva Mazerac; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris Labit Sr. and Eva Arceneaux Labit; her son-in-law, Norman Breaux (owner of Bayou Blue PoBoy); one brother, Ruffin Labit; and one sister, Virgie Gautreaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 CARRIER, AMY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Amy Tulette Bilbray Carrier, 96, a native of Alexandria and a long-time resident of Houma, passed away peacefully Monday, March 21, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by one son, William "Bill" Carrier and wife, Dolly, of Houma; one daughter, Bobbie C. Aucoin and husband, Roger, of Bogalusa; four grandchildren, Anthony "Tony" Aucoin and wife, Peggy, of Houma, Renee' Reynier of Pontchatoula, Carolyn Harris and Leigh Carrier of Houma; one stepgrandson, Bradley Ledet; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Matthew Carrier; her parents, Nathan and Irene Bilbray; two brothers, Elmer Edwin Bilbray and Robert Fredrick Bilbray; one grandson, William Carrier II; and one great-grandson, Kenneth Harris Jr. For more than 50 years she was a teacher in Terrebonne Parish, first at Bourg Elementary School and then Mulberry Elementary. She was a volunteer at Terrebonne Medical Center and also a volunteer at the Southdown Plantation Museum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mulberry Baptist Church, 2025 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 DANOS, JANICE Last Modified: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 11:18 a.m. Janice L. Danos, 75, a native and resident of Larose, went into the loving arms of her Father at 10:14 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 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, then she will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. She is survived by seven children, Clemille Danos and wife, Diane, Julie D. Racca, Elaine D. Matherne and husband, Wade, Linda D. Walton and husband, Darrel, Mary D. Lusk, Elizabeth "Liz" Danos Ford and husband, Scott, and Cowboy "Cow" Danos; 13 grandchildren, Travis, Shawn, Alyssa, Caleb, Brennan, Nicholas, Brittany, Brandi, Kyle, Courtney, Jared, Brandon and Jacob; six great- grandchildren, Morgan, Andrew, Cody, Levi, Owen and Eli; and two brothers, Melvin Ledet Sr. and Jimmy Ledet Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ebdon J. Ledet Sr. and Azema Guidry Ledet; and three brothers, Ebdon J. Ledet Jr., Irwin Ledet and Joseph N. Ledet "Jo-Jo". 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: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 DEFELICE, JOHNNY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnny P. Defelice Jr., 79, a native of Gretna and a resident of Larose, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 20, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jennie; one son, Kirk and wife, Nora; one daughter, Jennifer D. Landry and husband, Rodney; one grandson, Ryan Defelice and wife, Erica; one great-grandson, Aidan; two brothers, Raymond and wife, Vivian, and Claude and wife, Bonnie; one sister, Claudette Sanguinetti and husband, Jim; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Euphrasie G. and John DeFelice Sr.; and one brother, Stephen. Through God's grace, he surpassed expectations by living a full life for over three years with this disease. He was a retired cattleman, member of the Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society and a church usher for many years. He was a lifetime member of Farm Bureau, Cattleman's Association, and Lafourche Fire District. He was past Grand Marshall of the French Food Festival and member of the Larose Senior Citizens. He was also a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at the Cancer Center at Thibodaux Regional who treated him with the latest and best technology with such compassion. We also appreciated St. Joseph Hospice's professional, yet tender care. We are extremely grateful for all the prayers of our church community and we are thankful for our parish priests, Revs. Alberto Santiago and Ramji Shouraiah. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Joseph Hospice Foundation, 17732 Highland Road, Suite G, Box 241, Baton Rouge 70810 in his name. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 HEBERT, ALCIDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alcida Hebert, 91, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Choctaw, died Sunday, March 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Auguste Hebert; four sons, Auguste Hebert Jr., Adam Hebert, Gary Hebert and wife, Donna, and Michael Hebert and wife, Wanda; four daughters, Eve Webre and husband, Robert, Gloria Traigle and husband, Louis, Lisa Naquin and Ann Cortez; 27 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ourelien Thibodaux and Lea Hebert Thibodaux; five brothers, Andrew, Emile, Joseph, Alcide and Adnois Thibodaux; and one sister, Lucille Ordoyne. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph Hospice and Dr. James Ellis and his staff. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 LABIT, TREVOR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Trevor James Labit, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:08 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Molly Griffin and Leonard Labit of Houma; two sisters, Zoe Elizabeth Labit of Houma and Kristie Renee Labit of Houma; his grandmother, Bambi LeBoeuf of Houma; two aunts, Randi LeBoeuf of Houma and Emily Griffin of Houma; three cousins, Erin, Eriss, and Evan LeBoeuf of Houma ; his great-grandparents, Margaret Griffin, Gilbert Landry and wife, Phyllis, Burna Hebert, and Helen Labit all of Houma; by many great aunts, great uncles, cousins, and very special family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Chris Griffin and Ronnie Labit of Houma; and his great-grandparents, Elvia Mary Landry, J.C. Griffin, Leon Labit, Leonard Hebert, and Raymond LeBoeuf all of Houma. The family would like to thank Margaret, Michella and Mr. Robert at TGMC for showing us kindness and support during such a difficult time. Also Mr. Gary. We would also like to thank everyone who has helped us in any way or that will be helping us during this difficult time. We love you all and appreciate everything. A special thank you for everyone who has helped financially with the funeral, plot and flowers. We are forever grateful and love you all. Thank you Trevor for bringing us so much joy, our hearts are forever broken. Rest in peace our sweet baby boy. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 LAGARDE, MARLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marley Frances LaGarde, 5 months, born on Oct. 4, 2010 in Thibodaux. passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011. Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Donavan LabbŽ will officiate the services, with the Rev. Angelo Cremaldi co-officiating. Marley is survived by her parents, C.J. "Buster" LaGarde III and Carmen Bierhorst LaGarde of Patterson; one sister, Makenna Kailee LaGarde of Patterson; one brother, Cooper Luke LaGarde of Patterson; her maternal grandparents, Steve and Josie Cremaldi Bierhorst of Patterson; her paternal grandparents, C.J. "Buster" LaGarde Jr. and Audrey Castro LaGarde of Thibodaux; her great- grandmother, Marguerite L. LaGarde of Thibodaux; her uncles, Lee Bierhorst and wife, Megan, of Patterson, Manuel Arriaga and wife, Tricethel, of Hana, HI, Tony Arriaga and wife, Uilani, of Maui, HI, Masson LaGarde and wife, Kim, of Prairieville, Ruben LaGarde and companion, Kayla, of Thibodaux, and Cedric Antolin of Thibodaux; her aunts, Sweetheart Long and husband, Jesse, of Okmulgee, Okla., Dee Dee Haraguchi and her family, of Maui, HI, and Michelle Antolin of Thibodaux; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, August and Mary Cremaldi, Herman "Bill" and Henrietta Bierhorst, Alfred and Kalani Castro, and C.J. "Buster" LaGarde Sr. Pallbearers will be Lee Bierhorst, Masson LaGarde, Ruben LaGarde, and Scott Domangue. Ibert's Mortuary of Patterson is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 MARTIN, ELDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elda "Taunt Noot" Cheramie Martin, 100, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Andrew A. Martin; four grandchildren, Rhonda Comeaux, Andy Martin, Andrea Danos and Ace Martin; two step-grandchildren, Brook Danos and Kline Danos; four great-grandchildren, Ernie Richoux, Lauren Richoux, Taylor Martin and Andi Martin; two step-great-grandchildren, Chole' Richoux and Christian Richoux; and one brother, Louman "Toupee" Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abdon W. Martin; her parents, Theodore and Julia Williams Cheramie; six brothers, Peter, Richard, Levy, Ecton, Waldo and Ellis; and five sisters, Pauline, Ezona, Bertha, Gosta and Angeline. Mrs. Martin enjoyed cooking and caring for her home and family and enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 ROBICHAUX, ROSA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosa Jane Robichaux, 96, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of St. Joseph's Manor in Thibodaux, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her son, Richard H. Robichaux and wife, Rebecca "Becky"; her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth "Betty" Robichaux; her son-in-law, Dr. James Dugal; her grandchildren, Lisa D. Bonvillain and husband, Joey, Julie D. Edens and husband, Tim, Jerry Dugal and wife, Lori, Tommy Dugal, Dr. Nancy D. Perrier and husband, Dan, Becky Sue Politz and husband, Jerome, Henry "Bubby" Robichaux and wife, Dana "Sissy", Randy Robichaux and wife, Connie Sue, Dianne Bordis and husband, Lance, Troy Robichaux and wife, Shannon, Judd Robichaux and wife, Carrie, and Robyn Coddou and husband, Jayme; 27 great-grandchildren; four great- great-grandchildren; and a very special great-niece, Gwen Calvaruso. She was preceded in death by her husband, Munson Robichaux; her parents, Henry and Lucia Martinez; one daughter, Dianne R. Dugal; one son, Henry Robichaux; and sister, Lucy Sternfels, and twin sister, Rosa Mae Young. "Meme" was a member of St. Elizabeth Parish in Paincourtville and was awarded the Distinguished Graduate Award in 2007 for her service to the parish. She attended St. Elizabeth School, and graduated from Ascension Catholic School in Donaldsonville. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the "Assuring the Legacy of St. Elizabeth Campaign" at P.O. Box 1, Paincourtville, LA 70391. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 STAPLER, LOUISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louise Stapler, 68, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died Sunday, March 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Mass will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Uric "Red" Autin; four sons, Joseph Angeron, Eric Stapler, Roy Kerekes and Richard Stapler; five daughters, Betty Alario, Emma Hoy, Mary Pearson, Frances Laurendine and Amanda Brown; one brother, Jerry Santiny; one sister, Elizabeth Perkins; 13 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarville and Emma Denet Santiny; four brothers, Irvin, Clement, Roger, and Louis Yock Santiny; and three sisters, Anna Mae and Frances Santiny, and Annie Kerekes. She was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 TERREBONNE, ORAND, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Orand J. "T-Bedo" Terrebonne Jr., 33, a resident of Golden Meadow, died Thursday, March 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Billiot Terrebonne; one son, Orand "Shnuk" Terrebonne III; one daughter, Brooklyn Dardar; two brothers, David Terrebonne and James Terrebonne; and five sisters, Angel Terrebonne and fiance, Johnny Orgeron, Brandy Faber and husband, Michael, Rhonda Terrebonne, Celeste Terrebonne and Bonnie Terrebonne. He was preceded in death by his father, Orand Terrebonne Sr.; and his grandparents, Leonard and Berthild Billiot, and Sidney and Exanna Terrebonne. In lieu of flowers, donations for funeral expenses are requested to Midsouth Bank of Larose. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 AUTHEMENT THERESA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Theresa Marjorie Begue Authement, 81 a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Glen "Odee" Authement and wife, Joycelyn of Houma; one daughter, Loretta Dugas and husband, Louis of Youngsville; six grandchildren, Heather Hebert, Lynn Ann Authement, Roy Authement, Jean Paul Stafford, Shane Dugas and Brady Dugas; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Joyce Dupont of Houma; and two brothers Harold Begue and Wayne Domangue of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen "Monk" Authement; one daughter, Mary Ann; one son, John Allen; her parents, Lionel Sr. and Ora Vega Begue; one brother, Lionel Begue Jr.; and two sisters, Marguerite Domangue and Edith Begue Richard. She was a homemaker, devoted Catholic, enjoyed sewing, floral arranging and loved her grandchildren dearly. Special thanks to Journey Hospice Team especially Mrs. Eileen Collins and Ms. Nettie. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 DANOS, JANICE Janice L. Danos, 75, a native and resident of Larose, went into the loving arms of her Father at 10:14 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 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, then she will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. She is survived by seven children, Clemille Danos and wife, Diane, Julie D. Racca, Elaine D. Matherne and husband, Wade, Linda D. Walton and husband, Darrel, Mary D. Lusk, Elizabeth "Liz" Danos Ford and husband, Scott, and Cowboy "Cow" Danos; 13 grandchildren, Travis, Shawn, Alyssa, Caleb, Brennan, Nicholas, Brittany, Brandi, Kyle, Courtney, Jared, Brandon and Jacob; six great- grandchildren, Morgan, Andrew, Cody, Levi, Owen and Eli; and two brothers, Melvin Ledet Sr. and Jimmy Ledet Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ebdon J. Ledet Sr. and Azema Guidry Ledet; and two brothers, Ebdon J. Ledet Jr. and Irwin Ledet; and Joseph N. Ledet "Jo-Jo". 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, March 23, 2011 LEBLANC, FRANCIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis LeBlanc, 89, a native of Valentine and a resident of Larose, died Sunday, March 20, 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. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Eleanor Pitre LeBlanc; three daughters, Bobbie Sue Dantin, Frances Waguespack and husband, Michael, and Anna Eymard and husband, Patrick; one sister, Irene Richardel; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Euzela Gros LeBlanc; one daughter, Evelyn "Lovey" Bourgeois; one brother, Louis LeBlanc; and two sisters, Jane Pagan and Pearl Adams. He was Catholic and a World War II Army veteran. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 ROBICHAUX, HAZEL Hazel Duet Robichaux, 84, of Lafayette, died Monday, March 21, 2011. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 STEWART, JUDGE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Judge "Jeb" Ernest Bradford Stewart, 53, a native of Jackson, Miss. and a resident of Madison, Miss., died at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011. No services will be held. He is survived by one son, Ken Stewart; one daughter, Laura Stewart; and one sister, Evelyn Westover and husband, Brock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Ernest and Evelyn Forman Stewart. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Thursday, March 24, 2011 BERGERON, JENNIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jennie Antoinette Duplantis Bergeron, 87, a native of Sunrise Plantation, Bayou Dularge and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Glen Paul Bergeron and wife, Linda, and Father Michael Anthony Bergeron, Pastor of Annunziata Catholic Church; two daughters, Janet Marie LaCoste, and Sheryl Ann Fuerst and husband, Joseph; one brother, Valmore Joseph Duplantis Jr.; six grandchildren, Keith James Pellegrin, Tommy James Mullins, Lisa Ann Wilson, Catherine Lynn Marciante, Patrick James Fuerst and Justin Paul Fuerst; 10 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Aurelien Bergeron; her parents, Valmore Joseph Duplantis Sr. and Cora Josephine Babin Duplantis; three brothers, Ivy Joseph Duplantis, Joseph Abbie Duplantis and Sidney John Duplantis; four sisters, Agnes Josephine Hebert, Lou Antoinette Leonard, Doris Antoinette Colwart and Marie Louise Matherne; and one grandchild, Sandra Ann Mullins Guillot. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 24, 2011 BOLDEN, JEREMIAH Jeremiah Maurice Bolden, infant, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Kellie Lyons and Timothy Bolden Jr.; and his grandparents, Warnell and Beverly Lyons and Connie Sue and Timothy Bolden Jr. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Gertrude W. Harding, Walter Stringer, Bertha Blake, and Leola Lyons and Williams Lyons. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 24, 2011 MECODANGELO, NANCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nancy Mecodangelo, a "little, tiny packet of dynamite!" of McKinney, Texas, was born Sept. 18, 1954, in Niagra Falls, N.Y. and passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, after a long battle with leukemia. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. today at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in McKinney, Texas, with a graveside service to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. She was a pillar of strength, and had a great and lasting impact on those close to her: her husband, David "Mr. Mecodangelo" Gardner; her four children, Dawna Villinger-Kunz and husband, Brian Kunz, Jeniffer Lee, Stephen Gardner, and Michael Gardner and wife, Amanda Brookshire; three grandchildren, Raemy Villinger and Zander Villinger and Leland Gardner; her parents, Anthony and Maria Mecodangelo; her four sisters, MaryAnn Welch and husband, Tom, of New York, Julie Spallino and the late Joseph Spallino of Las Vegas, Susan Mecodangelo of Texas and Lisa Mecodangelo of California; her godfather, Phil Del Monte and wife, Isabel of Nevada; and many friends and extended family members. Nancy founded Stonebridge Healthcare Consulting LLC, which is a small boutique consulting practice that assists physicians and hospitals. This was a culmination of more than 30 years of executive healthcare management experience in California, Louisiana, Illinois, Massachusetts and Texas. She was a founding member and past president for the DFW Managed Care Association, a former executive board member for the Irving/Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, a Certified Medical Practice Executive through the American College of Medical Practice Executives, a Medical Group Management Association member, member of the Healthcare Management Association, a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives, and co-director of the Altar Guild of her church. As dedicated as she was to her work, Nancy shined when she was at home. A tremendous talent in the kitchen, she was passionate about sharing her table with friends and family. She traveled extensively and used the opportunity to extend her culinary knowledge at cooking schools she visited. Often described by friends, family and colleagues alike as a "spitfire," Nancy was most fierce in her love, support and caring for her family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Nancy's memory to: UT Southwestern - Zale Lipshy, to be used to enhance the comfort of families in the Zale Lipshy ICU Family Waiting Room. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 24, 2011 SAMAHA, MYRTILE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myrtile "M.J." Joseph Samaha, 84, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Ortego Samaha; four sons, Mark and wife, Debbie, Matt and wife, Chandra, Michael and wife, Elaine, and Edward Mitchell and wife, Tina; four daughters, Christine Robinson and husband, Don, Cathy Degruise and husband Stan, Susan Davis and husband, Roger, Amy Walker and husband, Jay; 32 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Anna Mae Songy and Alma Profit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Narcisse Tanoos Samaha and Eurine Kern Samaha; three sisters, Gertrude Dumez, Josie Domangue and Irene Bourg; and four brothers, Michell, Sidney, Aldon and Charles Samaha. M.J. retired from Shell Oil Company after 38 years and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. M.J. was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3700 and volunteered at the Regional Military Museum in Houma. His hobbies were fishing, golfing and dancing. He was most passionate about his family. He will be dearly missed by friends and family. M.J.'s family would like to thank the staff at the Suites of Sugar Mill Point, Hospice of South Louisiana and Gulf Coast Family Services, Inc. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 24, 2011 SCOTT, ERNEST Ernest Wilfred Scott, 72, a native of Magnolia, Miss., and a resident of Baton Rouge, died at 11 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Winnfield Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Winnfield Memorial Park. He is survived by his former wife, Lillie Mae Scott; four daughters, Dr. Cynthia Scott Henderson, Grace Scott Nickerson, Vonda Scott Roddy and Lyrie M. Scott; two sons, Ernest Wilfred Scott Jr. and Nathan Scott; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aldrege and Lidella Scott, and P.G. Barney and Ella Scott; his paternal uncles, Obidiah Scott and Fred Scott; and his maternal uncle, Noah Simmons. He was retired from Diamond Offshore. Winnfield Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 BREAUX, ANTAVIAS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antavias Breaux, 3 months, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. A memorial service will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Community Fellowship Church in Lockport. He is survived by his father, Corey Breaux; his mother, Lisa Gregoire; his paternal grandmother, Brenda Breaux; his paternal grandfather, Lorenzo Zapata; his maternal grandfather, Charles Gregoire Sr.; his uncles, Shane Badeaux, Charles Gregoire Jr. and Uriah Pate; and one aunt, Michelle Badeaux. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sandra Gregoire; and his aunt, April Gregoire. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 LEBLANC, JOSEPH, JR. Joseph "J.Clay" Clay LeBlanc Jr., 83, a native and lifelong resident of Napoleonville, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Revs. Donald Blanchard and Joel LaBauve, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Joseph "Joey" LeBlanc III and wife, Phyl, and Charles "Chucky" LeBlanc and wife, Bambi; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Cancienne and husband, Ed, and Frances "Frannie" Moore and husband, Derland; 10 grandchildren, Summer B. LeBlanc, Patrick Cancienne III and wife, Jeanne, Mary Elizabeth Bernhardt "M.E." and husband, Tom, Camille Cancienne, Michelle Wells and husband, Sean, Chip Moore and wife, Courtney, Brad Moore, Chase LeBlanc, Michael T. LeBlanc and Lauren LeBlanc; and six great-grandchildren, Patrick Cancienne IV, John Clay Cancienne, Elizabeth Bernhardt, Joan Bernhardt, Bailor Wells and Derland Wells. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Barker LeBlanc; his parents, Joseph Clay and Frances Gilbert LeBlanc; and one brother, Charles Joseph LeBlanc. He was a retired educator for the Assumption Parish School System with 35 years of service. He was past president of the Assumption Parish Red Cross and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Post 1099. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 COPELAND, PAMELA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pamela Copeland, 54, the former Pamela Scott, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Carencro, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011, at her residence in Carencro. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 8 a.m. to funerlal time today in Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Carencro. The Rev. Carl Benton, of Living Glory Church in Lafayette, will officiate at the services. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, John Copeland of Carencro; two sons, William Irvin and Michael Irvin both of Mississippi; two daughters, Jessica Quiroz and husband, Thomas, of Lockport, and Sherry Jewett and husband, Luke, of Carencro; five grandchildren, Sierra Quiroz, Kelsey Brown, Jacob Brown, Richard Steele, and Sarah Steele; one great-great-grandchild, Victoria Nation; three brothers, Anthony Fondaw and wife, Josephena, of Houma, Gary Clark and wife, Emma, of Bourg, and Bryan Clark and wife, Heather, of Carencro; two sisters, Patricia Roane and husband, Larry, of North Carolina and Paula Dupre and husband, Mickey, of Chauvin; and her father-in-law, Sammy Jack Copeland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby Joe Scott and the former Gale Sue Evitts; her stepfather, Harry Clark; and her mother-in-law, Joleene Free. Mrs. Copeland was employed with the Lafayette Parish School Board. Pamela worked as a teacher's aid at Carencro Middle School. She was a veteran of the military, having served in the U.S. Army. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel of Carencro, 337-896- 3232, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 DANOS, AMANDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Amanda D. Danos, 68, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Larose, died at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Harris Danos; her mother, Edna Plaisance Danos; one son, Derek Danos and wife, Monica; four grandchildren, Devin, Dustin, Lance and Derica Danos; one great-grandson, Dustin Danos Jr.; two sisters, Brenda D. Callais and Peggy D. Fontenot; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Doucet; her stepfather, Paul Danos; and one son, Darrell Danos. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She loved to grocery shop, play bingo, go to the casino and spend time with her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Kidney Foundation are preferred at www.kidney.org. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 FREEMAN, JACQUELINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jacqueline "Jackie" Freeman, 39, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her loving husband, Mark J. Freeman; one son, Brent M. Pollard; two daughters, Megan M. Freeman and Heather M. Freeman; her mother, Jennie A. Ledet; one brother, Craig J. Ledet; one nephew, Josh N. Ledet; and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Vilace L. and Rosalie Ledet Sr.; her aunts, Claudia Irick, Kate Ledet, Gwen Rau; and her uncles, Vilace L. Jr., Borne, Berlin, Warren, Steven and Wayne Ledet. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Terrebonne General Medical Center and doctors and staff at Haydel Clinic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 LEGENDRE, BYRON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Byron Joseph Legendre, 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Himel Legendre; his parents, Larry Legendre and Dixie Kliebert Legendre; one son, Jake Joseph Legendre and wife, Joanne; one daughter, Lori Ann Legendre and companion, Derrick Durocher; three sisters, Pat L. Busby and husband, George, Cindy L. Bernard and husband, Harry, and Charlene L. Bernard and husband, Johnny; and three grandchildren, Kylie Ann Legendre, Cameron Joseph Legendre and Dane Joseph Durocher. The family would like to thank the doctor's and staff of M.D. Anderson for their care through his two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 MCKEMIE, DAIRL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dairl "Dink" Wayne McKemie, 72, a native of Arkansas and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Calvary Christian Fellowship, 2037 La. 316 in Gray. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Hicks McKemie; two sons, Richard McKemie and wife, Tammy, and Kenneth McKemie; four daughters, Sherry Stone and husband, Russell, Sondra Duhon and husband, Damon, Lisa Pounders and husband, Cleve, and Laura Maria and husband, Mike; one stepdaughter, Tricia Addison; one brother, Bobby McKemie; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Willis and Madried Marie Aaron McKemie; and one brother, Jerry McKemie. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 MILLER, GLORIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria T. Miller, 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:46 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011. A graveside service was held March 24 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She is survived by one son, Leonard "Buddy" Miller III; one daughter, Mitzi Miller Cheramie; her sisters, Loredia Terrebonne and Bel Duet, and Lovenia Gibson; and four grandchildren, Bryant, Connor and Colleen Cheramie, and Major Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Miller Jr.; her parents, Victor Theriot and Elaine Danos Theriot; one granddaughter, Alexa "Tweetie" Miller; one brother, Dickason Theriot; and one sister, Enola "Lala" Meador. She was an avid cook. She loved spending time with her family, playing cards with her friends and loved her yard. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 PERCLE, DAVID ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Paul Percle, 72, a native and resident of Donner, died at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Percle Judy of Harvey and Nancy Percle Karl and husband, Dennis, of Houma; three sons, Tim Anthony Percle Sr. and wife, Trudy, of New Orleans, Steven Joseph Percle Sr. and wife, Geri, of Gretna, and Tommy John Percle Sr. and wife, Shirly, of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Rosadel Percle Boudreaux and husband, Bobby, of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Prejean Percle; his companion, Earline Theriot Jackson; his parents, Duffy Augustine Percle and Mabel Boudreaux Percle; and four brothers, Melvin, Duffy J., Daniel and Malcolm Percle. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was retired from Shell Oil Industry after 20 years of service. David was an avid sportsman who enjoyed the outdoors. He enjoyed playing cards and golf on a regular basis. He enjoyed taking care of the Donner Recreational Center. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Cypress Greens, payable to Terrebonne Parish Recreation No. 8, In Memory of David Percle at 1705 La. 20, Schriever, LA 70395. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 PRICE, HEZEKIAH JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hezekiah Price Jr., 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by one son, Brennan Hodges of Houma; three daughters, Kimala Price of San Diego, Katrice Price of Silver Spring, Md., and Katrina Price of Houston; five sisters, Dorothy Price Harry of Vacherie, Bernice Price of Killeen, Texas, Louise Ross, Rebecca Moore and Betty Lacy of Thibodaux; one brother, Sterling Price Sr. of Thibodaux; one stepbrother Warner Price of Thibodaux; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hezekiah Sr. and Virginia Johnson Price. He was Baptist and a U.S. Army veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 ROBICHAUX, HAZEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Duet Robichaux, 84, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, at LA Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette in Lafayette General Medical Center. Funeral services were held March 23 at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette with interment in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette. The Rev. Cody Miller, of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milton, officiated. Vocalist Valerie Andrus performed musical selections. Hazel is survived by her beloved son and only child, Terry Luke Charpentier of Lafayette; her stepdaughter, Beverly Robichaux Mallett, and her three children, MaryBeth, Ann and Jane and their families, all of Raceland; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Pierre Robichaux; her first husband, well-known southern La. guitarist Luke "Smokey" Charpentier; her parents, Absalom Duet and the former Emphrasie Guidry, both of Cut Off; and two brothers, Stanley Donald Duet and Linton A. Duet. Mrs. Robichaux was born Saturday, Feb. 5, 1927, in Cut Off and was a resident of Lafayette. Hazel, at the young age of 16, taught school in Lafourche Parish during World War II. The wife of the late Hubert Pierre Robichaux, past Lafourche Parish Assessor, Hazel was a member of the Lafourche Parish Democratic Committee and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a loyal member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Most of all, Hazel was a loving, devoted wife and mother and will be most deeply missed. Pallbearers were Hazel's family and friends. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery of Lafayette was in charge of arrangements. ====================== TURNER, MYLES Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myles "Chief" "June" "Daddy" Turner Jr., 67, a native of St. James and a resident of Vacherie, died Monday, March 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, 5030 La. 18 in St. James. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Elouise Gibson Turner of Vacherie; four daughters, Javetta McPherson, Lisa Gould, Christina Turner-Franklin and Angela Turner; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Myles Turner Sr.; one sister; and one brother. He was a retired Greyhound bus driver and a U.S. Army veteran. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Friday, March 25, 2011 WAINWRIGHT, EDITH Edith B. Wainwright, 75, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. She is survived by three sons, James Wainwright Jr., Albert Wainwright and Sidney Wainwright; three daughters, Wilma Hoing, Susan Wainwright and Sandra Wainwright; three brothers, Manson Billiot, Maurice Billiot and Davis Billiot; three sisters, Ann LaBlanc, Gloria Cheramie and Ollie Verdin; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Wainwright; her parents, Albert Billiot and Mary Billiot Billiot; one grandson, Kevin Wainwright; two brothers, Antoine Billiot and Tilden Billiot; and one sister, Gladys Billiot. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Saturday, March 26, 2011 BREAUX, JOHN John Allen Breaux Sr., 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:22 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Lauran Breaux Hihar and husband, Maro T. Hihar, and Courtney R. Breaux; one son, John A. Breaux Jr.; one grandson, Maro Luc Hihar; his father, Albert Earl Breaux; one brother, William "Billy" Breaux; four sisters, Katherine Robison, Jenny Rauch, Carol Breaux-Jackson and Beverly Vice; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Theresa Roberson Breaux. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 26, 2011 GRIFFIN, HELEN Helen Griffin, 50, a native of Grand Isle and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:50 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Perry Griffin Jr. and Kevin Griffin; five brothers, Jestie Trahan, Adam Trahan, Ernest Trahan, Jessie Trahan and Alvin Trahan; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry A. Trahan and Natalie Crosby Trahan; one brother, Elvis Trahan; and one sister, Orecia "Missy" Trahan. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 26, 2011 LACOUR, BERNARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bernard A. Lacour, 81, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Raceland, died at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Monday at Lakelawn Funeral Home in Metairie. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Lakelawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce S. Lacour; his mother, Marie C. Lacour; one daughter, Cheryl L. Richardson; one grandson, Justin L. Richardson; one brother, Gary J. Lacour and wife, Claire; and one nephew, Frank T. Lacour and wife, Holly. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin T. Lacour. He was a U.S. Navy 1950 Seaman, apprentice and USNEV. He was retired from Western Electric Phone Company after 33 years. Special thanks to his loving sitters, Amanda Rogers, Carolyn Becnel, Joyce Vaughn and Steve Dufrene. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 26, 2011 PITRE, DOLORES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dolores "Dee" Martinez Pitre, 73, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by three daughters, Carlotta P. Toups, Sheryl P. Harrison and Stephanie P. Ryman; two brothers, Michael Martinez and Carl Martinez; five sisters, Sylvia Ledet, Pricilla Mounic, Rachael Martinez, Althea Martin and Kathy Louviere; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Joseph Pitre; her parents, Antoine Martinez and Lenore Ybarzabel Martinez; and one brother, Tony Martinez. She was an artist, ceramist and organized Las Acadians Theater. She was a Registered Nurse and graduate of NSU with a bachelors of Science degree. In lieu of flowers, donations for Masses are preferred. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Saturday, March 26, 2011 VAN, SONNY Sonny Van, 40, a native of Vietnam and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Nu Nguyen; one daughter, Sonya Van; his mother, Susan Van; and two sisters, Vina and Lynda. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011 JENSEN, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Kampen Jensen, 87, a native of New Orleans and a resident Houma, died Thursday, March 3, 2011. A Memorial Mass in celebration of her life will be offered at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Jensen Chauvin and husband, Guy, of Houma; three sons, Jim Jensen of Little River, S.C., Tommy Jensen of Houma and Dave Jensen and wife, Toni, of Houma; eight grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, B.J. Jensen; two sons, Joseph and Mike Jensen; her parents, Adam and Hilda Kampen; three sisters, Margaret Kampen, Therese Waguespack and Patsy McCroclin; and two brothers, Addie and Buddy Kampen. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to your favorite charity. ====================== Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011 LANDRY VILLIER J. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Villier J. Landry, 93, a native of Chackbay and resident of Lockport, died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Barry Landry; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Davaine Landry; his parents, Lucien and Ernestine Landry; three brothers; and three sisters. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011 SAVOIE, ELEANOR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eleanor Duet Savoie, 98, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 24, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1, with burial in the cemetery. She is survived by her children, Marie Buquet and husband, Godfrey, Warren J. Savoie and wife, Helen, and Earline Slaaen; one brother, Paul H. Duet; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude J. Savoie; one son, George Savoie; one granddaughter, Shiloh Slaaen; one great-granddaughter, Crystal Slaaen; three brothers; three sisters; and her parents, Andrew Jackson Duet and Azelie Eymard Duet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Monday, March 28, 2011 BOUDREAUX, TIM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tim P. Boudreaux, 57, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home, with religious service and burial in Rogers Cemetery to follow. He is survived by one daughter, Jessica Boudreaux and fiance, Preston Lucas; one son, Zach Boudreaux and wife, Melani; two brothers, Roy Boudreaux and Jerry Boudreaux; four sisters, Sandra B. Breaux, Diane Boudreaux, Joann B. Stewart and Vickie B. Levron; four grandchildren, Jonathan Boudreaux, Tanner Boudreaux, Daniel Horsley and Trey Hunter Boudreaux; and companion Patricia McAulay. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Boudreaux and Aurelia Dupre Boudreaux. "Hope you finally got to your stand and watching over us." Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 28, 2011 CHERAMIE, AUTRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Autry "Gene" Cheramie, 70, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Thursday, March 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. Mass will be 11 a.m. at the church with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Scott Cheramie, Audie Cheramie and Chuck Cheramie; two daughters, Tina Guidry and Angela Cheramie; two brothers, Danny "Boggie" Cheramie and wife, Pauline, and Harold Cheramie and wife, Lee Anne; two sisters, Verna Theriot and Rowena Chauvin and husband, Antoine "Toto;" five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odon Varis Cheramie and Mary Mae Gisclair Cheramie, and one sister, Shirley Cheramie Vasquez. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 28, 2011 JIMENEZ, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Howard Jimenez, 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 26, 2011. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. He is survived by his wife, Andree' Louise Jimenez, of Houma; his parents, Alvaro Jimenez and wife, Billie, of Houma, and Beverly Jimenez of New Orleans; one son, Chad Jimenez, of Houma and fiancee, Jessica Simon, of Crowley; two daughters, Heather Robichaux and husband, Casey, of Houma and Kristy Jimenez of Houma; four brothers, Tony Jimenez, Wayne Jimenez, Louis Jimenez and Morgan Jimenez; one sister, Cathy Jimenez; two grandchildren, Alexa Robichaux and Maddox Robichaux; his godmother Julia "Nanny Betty" Roy; and other family members, Michael and Carissa LeBeouf, Stephanie and Cookie Gaudet, Craig and Stacey LeBeouf, Gina and Hal Nini, Susan Jimenez, Donna LeBeouf and many godchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Curtis A. and Betty Jo LeBeouf; and one son, Joshua Jimenez. He was employed with Dolphin Services. He was a member of Annunziata Catholic Church. He was an avid runner and cyclist who loved family and life. He enjoyed spending time with his family at Disney World. He was a huge LSU and Saints fan. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all those who loved him and knew him. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 28, 2011 LEBOEUF, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "Irvin" LeBoeuf, 84, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Mass will be held at noon at the funeral home with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Velma Theresa Dupre LeBoeuf; two sons, Ricky and Dane LeBoeuf; four daughters, Arrolene Gauthier and husband, Fred, Myra LeBoeuf and husband, Paul, Shirlene Ledet and husband, Billy and Patty Roddy and husband, Faron; one brother, Horace LeBoeuf; one sister, Sylvia L. Bertness; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elie A. and Emma Marie Dupre LeBoeuf; two sons, Michael and Brian LeBoeuf; two daughters, Brenda L. Thibodeaux and Linda L. Hutchinson; five brothers, Lorice, Raymond, Leroy, Alvin and Alton LeBoeuf; five sisters, Cecile L. Naquin, Lucina L. Neal, Gertrude L. Dupre, Velma L. Molinere and Della L. Naquin; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 28, 2011 LEE, ANDERSON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anderson "Guyee" Lee, 68, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marion Dardar Lee; three sons, Oris Lee Sr., Chuck Lee and wife, Jill, and Kemp Lee; one daughter, Martha Lee; one brother, Patterson Lee; four sisters, Josephine Griffin, Esperance Serigny, Bridgette Holcomb and Juline Serigny; 18 grandchildren, Nathan Brunet, Oris Lee, Jr., Emile Lee, Courtney "CoCo" Dardar, Bethany Lee, Chelsey Lee, Olivia Lee, Micah Lee, Aaron Lee, Victoria Lee, Codi Callais, Nicholas Lee, Carley Lee, Gabryelle Lee, Johnny Lee, Megan Gisclair, Phillip Hebert and Gage Hebert; 17 great- grandchildren; 11 godchildren and nephew and caregiver, Harris Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilkerson and Theresa Dantin Lee; one son, Daniel Lee; four brothers, Harris Lee Sr., Joseph Lee Jr., Cleophas Lee and Leroy Lee Sr.; and two sisters, Elvina Lee and Marie Mobley. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Monday, March 28, 2011 ONCALE, JUANITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Juanita Marie Oncale, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011. Visitation will be today from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to funeral time. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Oncale, of Houma; one son, Kevin Oncale, of Houma; two daughters, Kristie Oncale Rozands and husband, Charlton Rozands III, of Metairie and Kim Oncale Theriot and husband, Brett Theriot, of Bourg; three brothers, Warren Clement Jr. and wife, Elaine, of Houma, Alfred Clement and wife, Lori Clement, of Houma and Tyler Clement; two sisters, Brenda Reeves and husband, Roy Reeves, of Houma and Charlene Champman; and three grandchildren, Charley Rozands, Caroline Rozands and Brennan Theriot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Clement Sr. and Vera Hebert Clement. She was a member of Maria Immaculata Catholic Church. She loved her sewing and crafts and was the owner of It's Neet Crafts. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 AYSEN, LUCILLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucille Aysen, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:32 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. John Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Aysen Sr.; her mother, Antionette M. Terracina; one son, Robert Aysen Jr. and wife, Robin; two daughters, Veronica Blanchard and husband, Dwight, and Annette Matherne and husband, Steve; one brother, Edward J. Terracina; and five grandchildren, Vincent, Evan, Justin, Kaye Lynn and Sydnie. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony F. Terracina. She was a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church. Special thanks to the staff of Haydel Memorial Hospice and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 BROWN, KENNETH, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth Brown Sr., 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, March 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Young Men's Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. He is survived by his mother, Ophelia Every of Thibodaux; his former wife, Gilda Owens; one son, Kenneth Brown Jr. and wife, Regina; two daughters, Moneika Davis and Brittany Dumas; five sisters, Holly Winston, Alfreada Brown Kelly, Carla Brown, Eula Mae Edwards and Patricia Green and husband, Johnel, and Janice Every; and six brothers, Dwight Brown, Norman Every Jr., Roland Brown, Gary Every, Kurt Every and Craig Every; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Every Sr., and his adopted father, Oliver Brown. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 GUILLOT, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Guillot, 85, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious service will be held at noon today at the funeral home, with burial in St. John Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Joseph M. Guillot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Laura McKee. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 MOURET, LORETTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Loretta Pirnie Mouret, 67, a native of Houma and resident of Jeanerette, died at 4:35 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2011 in a Lafayette hospital. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today with a Reflection and Prayer Service conducted by the Rev. Ed Degeyter at 9 a.m. at David Funeral Home, 400 Provost St. in Jeanerette. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Jody Simoneaux, with interment to follow in Loisel Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Mouret, Jr. of Jeanerette; two sons, Gregory P. Mouret and wife, Crystal and Charles A. "Trey" Mouret, III and wife, Heidi, all of Jeanerette; her brother, Glenn Pirnie and wife, Harriet, of Jeanerette; her sister, Lorraine Kingston and husband, Howard, of New Iberia; four grandchildren; and her loving pet. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erwin Pirnie Sr. and Leona Lapeyrouse Pirnie; her son, Eric Mouret; and her brother, Erwin Pirnie Jr. Prior to retirement she worked as a teller at First National Bank of Jeanerette; a receptionist at Dr. James Falterman Sr.'s office and a secretary at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. David Funeral Home of Jeanerette is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 TERREBONNE, TILLMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tillman M. Terrebonne, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Viola Vizier Terrebonne; two sons, Tillman J. Terrebonne and wife, Kathern, and Terry A. Terrebonne; three daughters, Joyce T. Callais and husband, Mark, Linda T. Kiger and husband, Carl, and Rebecca M. Terrebonne; one brother, Alphonse Terrebonne; 19 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He also raised a few nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson Terrebonne and Eva Martin Terrebonne; one daughter, Jennifer "Jan" T. Hunter; her son-in-law, Nolan A. Adams Jr.; one brother, Jeffery "Jay" Terrebonne Sr.; and two sisters, Thelma T. Griffin (his twin) and Nelma T. Cheramie. Tillman was a trawler and fisherman and was the owner of Tillman's Diesel Mechanic. He had 50 plus years experience in the mechanic field. He will be greatly missed. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 DAFFRON, MABLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mable "Button" Daffron, 61, a native of Wink, Texas, and a resident of Dulac, died at 8:33 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 5:30p.m. to service time Thursday at Grand Caillou Baptist Church, 3497 Grand Caillou Road in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the church. She is survived by her mother, Betty Daffron of Dulac; three sisters, Betty Ann "Annie" Pellegrin, Mary Kathryn Daffron and Beverly "Sally" Boudreaux and husband, John; three nieces, Kathryn "Katie" Theriot, Kristen and Brooke Theriot; and three nephews, Jesse Pellegrin, Phillip Boudreaux and Perry Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her father, Emery S. Daffron; two brothers, George E. Daffron Jr. and Perry "Weasle" Daffron; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isom James Bruce of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Perry B. Daffron of Vincennes, Ind. She was Baptist and a member of Grand Caillou Baptist Mission. Her hobbies were painting ceramics and doing artwork. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 GONZALES, SHELIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shelia Dye Gonzales, 55, a native of Lake Providence and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Freedom Worship Center in Galliano. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Raymond Gonzales; one daughter, Ramona Gonzales Boudreaux and husband, Timmy; one son, Michael Gonzales of Golden Meadow; four grandsons, Hunter John Boudreaux, Adam Thomas Boudreaux, Jonathan "Jon Michael" Gonzales and Damian Cole "Day Day" Gonzales; and three granddaughters by her heart and love, Brianna Grigsby, Rhea Grisby and Ashley Moore; two sisters, Nancy Mathews of Pineville and Wanda Petty of Summitt, Miss.; 22 nieces and nephews; and 17 great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Corrine "Shine" Dye; her father, Willie Dye; three brothers, Truman Dye, Tommie Dye and Ricky Dye; and one sister, Patsy Rigby. She will be fondly remembered as Aunt Shelia. She loved Jesus, her family and especially the little children. She was a paraprofessional in the Golden Meadow School system and worked in the Lafourche Parish Library before retiring to the roll of full-time grandmother. She was a member of the Freedom Worship Center, formerly known as Galliano Assembly of God Church, since 1976, where she taught Sunday School for pre- schoolers and worked with the Missionettes Girls Group. To the world she was one person, but to those who really knew her she was the world. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 GUIDRY, DANIEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daniel Peter Guidry, 51, a native of Theriot and resident of Marrero, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday March 18, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. April 11 at St. Eloi Church. He is survived by his beloved friend, James K. Morris ; five sisters, Gwendyln Lirette and husband, Roosevelt, Glenda Lirette and husband, Daniel, of Theriot, Charlene Lapeyrouse and husband, David, of Gonzales, Roxanne Williams and husband, Freddie, of Houma and Joy Holt and husband, Leonard, of Houma; four brothers, Gregory Guidry, Errol Guidry, Carl Guidry, and Roy Guidry all of Theriot; 24 nieces and nephews; and 30 great-nieces and great-nephews. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who will be sadly missed. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 HERNANDEZ, ORLANDO ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Orlando A. Hernandez, 66, a native of Havana, Cuba, and a resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. 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 Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church, La. 400 in Napoleonville. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Vivian Ivory; two sons, Alexander Hernandez and Rafael Pedro; three brothers, Lasaro and Jorge Hernandez and Miguel Valdez; one sister, Bulza Marie Hernandez; his companion, Deborah Smith; three stepdaughters, Georgette Keyes, Alfreda Green and Ramona Thomas; 14 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clotile Hernandez. He was a retired laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 HOLMAN, DERAL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Deral Keith Holman, 56, a native of Panama City, Fla., and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Mack Holman; his father, Deral G. Holman; three sons, Phillip Holman, Keith Thibodaux and Benjamin Thibodaux; one daughter, Patricia Holman; one sister Cathy Holman; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia R. Oelslagger; and two brothers, Michael Holman and Donald Holman. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 LYTAL, PATRICK Patrick J. Lytal, 85, a longtime resident of the Palm Beaches, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Funeral services were held March 29 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, with the Rev. William E. Keith of the First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach, officiating. He is survived by his wife, Jean Lytal of Lake Worth, Fla.; his son, Steven Lytal of West Palm Beach; three granddaughters, Faith Lytal, Rhiannon Andreychik and April Day Lytal; and two great-grandchildren, Juliana Lytal and Christian Turner. In addition to his first wife Dorothy, he was preceded in death by two children, Michael Lytal and Mary Andreychik; and his brother, Jimmy Lytal. Born in Lockport, he was the son of James and Noelie Lytal. In the mid 1940's Pat moved to West Palm Beach with his family. One of his early jobs was a lifeguard where he met his first wife, Dorothy, who preceded him in death in September of 1987. He soon found his calling in his love for cars and began his long career as the consummate car salesman. He was employed by Bruce Strong Chrysler-Plymouth, Stewart Pontiac and Schooley Cadillac. It was at Stewart Pontiac where he met his present wife, Jean. Quattlebaum Funeral Home of West Palm Beach was in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 PICOU, SHIRLEY Shirley Mae Marie Picou, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:22 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Floyd Picou Jr. and Gregory Picou Sr.; one daughter, Tammy Johnston; one sister, Betty Becnel; one brother, Charles J. Babin; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Picou Sr.; one daughter, Diana Picou; her son-in-law, George Johnston; her parents, Berwick Joseph Babin and Ophelia Marie Bourg Babin; two sisters, Ruth Detiveaux and Barbara Prestenback; and two brothers, Joseph A. Babin and Terry J. Babin. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Her passion for gardening and her love for flowers brought happiness to her life and the lives of many others. Special thanks to Haydel Memorial Hospice, Council on Aging and The Medical Team. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011 AUBERT, HAYWARD SR. Hayward Aubert Sr.,81, a native of Houma and a resident of Chicago, died Friday, March 25, 2011. Funeral services will be held Friday at A. A. Rayner Funeral Home, 318 East 71st St. in Chicago. He is survived by three sons, Hayward Aubert Jr., of Houma, Steve Aubert and Duke Aubert of Chicago; one daughter, Doris Aubert of Chicago; one brother, James Aubert of Chicago; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Leola Aubert; one sister, Rosadell Fleming; and one brother, Clarence Aubert. He was a retired long shoreman. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011 CAMPBELL, HENRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Henry "Cam" Campbell, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 26, 2011 at his residence. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church, 203 E. 7th St. in Thibodaux. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. Robert Johnson, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Campbell; three daughters, Gail and husband, Desmond Hilaire of Hahnville, Roxanne and husband, Alvin Turner, and Belinda and husband, Donald Harry all of Thibodaux; two sisters, Estelle Jones, and Clara and husband, Whitney Edmond all of Thibodaux; two brothers, Curtis and wife, Pamela, and John and wife, Mary Ann Campbell all of Thibodaux; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two aunts; one uncle; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Henry Campbell Sr.; one son, Henry Campbell III; two sisters; and four brothers. He was a retired auto paint and body technician. Willliams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011 COMARDELLE, PAULINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pauline Meyer Comardelle, 84, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands. Religious service will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at the Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Comardelle Jr.; two sons, Russell Comardelle and wife, Alice, and Delbert "Bert" Comardelle and wife, Diana; four daughters, Mary Randal and husband, Don Polk, Linda Authement and husband, Edward, Denise Dufrene and husband, Dale, and Rachel Zeringue; two brothers, Alvin Meyer Sr. and Carl Meyer Sr.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Solange Bourgeois Meyer; one daughter, Karen Comardelle; one brother, Alfred Meyer Sr.; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011 DUPATY, WILLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie Joseph Dupaty, 64, a native and resident of Dorseyville community, died Friday, March 25, 2011 at his residence. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict the Moore Catholic Church in Bertrandville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. John Osom, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Kevin and wife, Susan Dupaty of Napoleonville, Kenneth Dupaty of Plattenville, Terrance and wife, Conwiser Dupaty, and Shawn Dupaty all of Dorseyville; one daughter, Kathleen Dupaty of Bossier City; seven sisters, Barbara Thomas of Glendale, Ariz., Bessie and husband, Chester Joseph of Labadieville, Audrey and husband, John Stredick of Fresno, Texas, Joycelyn and husband, Felton Carter of Missouri City, Texas, Debra and husband, Edward Fernandez of Donaldsonville, and Linda and Lois Dupaty of Dorseyville; three brothers, Gerald Dupaty of Chicago, Stanford Dupaty of Dorseyville and Curtis Dupaty of Houston; 11 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann M. Dupaty; his parents, Ruth and Gilbert Dupaty; one brother, Raymond Dupaty Sr.; and one sister, Ruthella Muse. He was a retired laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011 GRIFFITH, IDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ida Williams Griffith, 97, a native of Sugartown and a resident of Houma, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Palestine Baptist Church in Grant. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at the church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Claude "Fred" Griffith Jr. and wife, Annette; one brother, Leonard Cassie "Buck" Williams; five grandchildren, David Giroir and wife, Cheryl, Jan Breaux and husband, Henry Jr., Kelli Brown, Jennifer Guidry and husband, Wendell, and Kaci Brown and husband, Charles; 11 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Frederick Griffith Sr.; her parents, Cassie and Emma Sanders Williams; two daughters, Karen Giroir and Mary Gale Griffith; nine siblings, Alfred Willie Williams, Viola Gladys Williams, Helen Williams, Clyde Williams, Leona Williams, Leon Williams, Thelma Cantrell, Delma Carpenter and Velma Harper; one grandson, Jason Giroir; and one great- granddaughter, Katie Rose Simon. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011 HIMEL, GLENDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Glenda Joyce Mooneyham Himel, 47, a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in Brookhaven, Miss. She is survived by five children, Christy Starlene Lyons of Brookhaven, Miss., Amanda Joyce Busby of Brookhaven, Miss., John Joseph Busby of Brookhaven, Miss., Makala Ashley Himel of Thibodaux, and Angel Walker Pennfield of Milton, Fla.; three granddaughters; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by her father, J.J. Mooneyham; her mother, Billy Mooneyham; and one brother, Joseph Mooneyham. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011 MEAUX, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1103.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Harold "Buddy" Meaux, 80, a native of Abbeville and a resident of Destrehan, was entrusted unto God's loving care on Friday, March 25, 2011 in Destrehan. A memorial service will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with interment to follow in Holy Savior Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Jane Welch Meaux; one son, Timmy Neil Meaux and wife, Jane; one brother, Kenneth Paul Meaux and wife, Shirley; three grandchildren, Chad Matherne, Ryan Meaux and wife, Angie, and Allison Matherne Trahan and husband, Jared; and four great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Ava Trahan, and Lila Grace and Adalyn Rose Meaux. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Keith Meaux; one daughter, Charlotte Elaine Matherne; his parents, Edias and Gladys Stansbury Meaux; and one sister, Wanda Mae Breaux. Buddy was a retired boat captain and a veteran Sergeant of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of Lafourche Lodge 427 and a member and past master mason for St. Charles Lodge 445, a member of American Legion Post 83, a 32nd degree mason in the Valley of Baton Rouge, a Masonic representative to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and a life member of the 1st Marine Division Association. Buddy was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a chosen reservoir survivor. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011 WILLIAMS, NOLAN, JR. Nolan Brown Williams Jr., 72, a native of Houma and a resident of Shreveport, died Sunday, March 27, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Winnfield Funeral Home, 3701 Hollywood Ave. in Shreveport, with burial at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Shreveport. He is survived by his wife, Versie Smith Williams; one son, Daryl Williams; one daughter, Anvanda Barnes of Atlanta; three brothers, Clarence and Freddie Williams of Houma, and Bruce Pierce of Monroe; one sister, Joyce P. Johnson and husband Frank; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Brown Arceneaux; his father, Nolan Williams Sr.; one brother, Charles Williams; and one sister, Shirley Ann Wolfe. =============================================================================