OBITUARIES for OCTOBER 2011; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 3 Nov 2011 Source: As Published ON-LINE from Houma Today (Terrebonne Parish) & The Daily Comet (Lafourche Parish) ============================================================================= 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 in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 1 to October 2, 2011 ADDISON, GERALDINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine Rose Adams Addison, "Ms. Jerrie", 70, a native of Lockport and longtime resident of Mobile County, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, with a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Fred W. Addison; two children, Dale Addison and Toye Addison of St. Bernard Parish; four sisters, Clara Bell Babin of Denim Springs, Mildred and husband, Frank Guidroz, Joyce and husband, Harvey Vaughan, and Mary Lee and husband, Wade Plaisance, of Lockport; four brothers, Junior Anthony and wife, Rosita Adams, of Lockport, Whitney and wife, Donna Adams, of Lockport, Michael and wife, Susan Adams, of Raceland and Harry and wife, Cynthia Adams, of Lockport; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fortune and Ida Rose Adams; four sisters, Marie Walker, Cynthia Gros, Shirley Adams and Michelle Ann Adams; and six brothers, Irving, Carlton, Herbert, Gerald, James, and Charles Adams. Forest Lawn Funeral Home of Saraland, Ala. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 1 to October 2, 2011 BEAMS, ZOE Zoe Rita Sevin Nelton Beams, 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, September 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her children, Riley Nelton and wife, Roxanne, Anna N. Elliott and husband, Ted, Linda N. Soudelier, and Telesia N. LeCompte and husband, Dale; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Sevin; and her sisters, Theresa S. Nelton and husband, Elmore Sr., Janell S. Voisin and husband, Caroll, Annalee S. Authement, Gloria S. Neal and husband, Nome, Genevieve S. Bourg, Betty Sevin and Eva Mae S. Roberts and husband, Roy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Onazip Sevin and Agnes Marie Hebert Sevin; one son, Eleary J. Nelton; and two brothers, Norris J. Sevin and Nac Sevin Sr. She was a member of God's House of Refuge Church in Chauvin. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 1 to October 2, 2011 GROS, EZAL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ezal Marie Daigle Gros, 89, a native of Four Mile Bayou and resident of Donaldsonville, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church conducted by Rev. Paul Yi, with interment in the church cemetery. Ezal is survived by two sons Ridley Joseph Gros Jr. and wife, Kathleen, and Marvin Charles Gros and wife, Myra; eight grandchildren, Felicia Gros Cowen, Gabrielle Gros Erny, Monique Gros Callagy, Mignonne C. Gros, Marvin Gros Jr., Aaron Gros, Casey Gros and Chad Nichols; and 14 great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Emily, and Max Cowen, Jackson, Clinton, and Colin Erny, Kathleen and Brooke Callagy, Alyssa and Alex Gros, Cade Hernandez, Brennan Gros, Cadence Hood and Sage Reine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ridley John Gros; her parents, Edward and Cecile Pares Daigle; and one sister, Annette Daigle Cedotal. Ezal enjoyed cooking and tending to her flowers. Pallbearers will be Marvin Gros, Jr., Aaron Gros, Chad Nichols, Blake Hood, James Cedotal, Todd Cowen, Chris Erny, and Scott Callagy. Special thanks goes to her very special care takers Bridgett Hood, Bernice Aucoin, Betty Gros, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, and Prevost Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ascension Catholic Diocesan School, 311 St. Vincent Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 or Bayou Country Children's Museum, Post Office Box 1093, Thibodaux, LA 70302. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 1 to October 2, 2011 SIMMONS, GARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gary Randall Simmons, 47, a native of Darien, Ga. and resident of Golden Meadow, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Leonard Simmons; his parents, Doreata L. Simmons Holland and stepfather, Eugene T. Holland; two sons, Eric Justin Simmons and Scott Randall Simmons; one daughter, Amanda Rene' Simmons; two brothers, Terry Simmons and Keith Simmons; one sister, Leslie Simmons Miller; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Simmons. He was Baptist. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 2 to October 4, 2011 BILLIOT, AZOLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Azolie Dean Billiot, 92, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Grand Caillou Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at Prevost Cemetery in Dulac. She is survived by one son, Antoine Billiot. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Alice Verrett Dean; three brothers, Adam, Joseph, and Walter Dean; and three sisters, Adele Billiot, Eva Verret and Ceciel Dean. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 2 to October 4, 2011 DANTIN, JEAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jean Dantin, 72, a native of Galliano and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Church in Bourg. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Keith LaFont and wife, Fay, Jerry LaFont and wife, Kelly, and Ned Dantin and wife, Melanie; two daughters, Sheila LaFont, and Rebekah Potter and husband, Richard; 11 grandchildren, Dustin Hamilton, Jeirun Hamilton, Shylah Hamilton, Lexi Boudreaux, Gabrielle Potter, Krista LaFont, Destanie Verret, Jenna LaFont, Tanner LaFont, Taylah Dantin and Brayden Dantin; two great-grandchildren, Carson Coakley and Chloe Guidry; and one brother, Milton Schouest. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Chouest; and one brother, Donald Ray Chouest. She was a wonderful mom and grandmother. She will be forever treasured by her family and friends. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 2 to October 4, 2011 DEROCHE, BELLA Bella Rita Lirette DeRoche, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Terry DeRoche Sr. and wife, Glenna, Sammy DeRoche and wife, Liz, Wilson DeRoche Jr., Randy DeRoche and wife, Marian, Jerome DeRoche Sr. and wife, Janine, and Jeff DeRoche Sr. and wife, Jenny; one daughter-in-law, Georgie DeRoche; 14 grandchildren, Jeannie, Suzy, Daniel Jr., Terry Jr., Peter, Opal, Jeremy, Ethan, Brandi, Jerome Jr., Jenaye, Jeffery, Justin and Jordan; 11 great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Pearl Duplantis, Grace Zeringue, Ruth Hebert, Dorothy Hebert, Shirley Allemand and Lillie Allemand. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Wilson Paul DeRoche Sr., one son, Daniel DeRoche Sr.; her parents, Henry Joseph Lirette and Lilli LeBouef Lirette; four brothers, Herbert, Paul, Ralph and Avery Lirette; and two sisters, Sophie Bent and Ella Ford. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 2 to October 4, 2011 GUILLOT, BRUNELLA Brunella V. Guillot, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:46 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 201. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday at the St. Bernadette Church chapel, and from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Church, with burial at St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She survived by her husband, Russell P. Guillot Sr.; one son, Russell Guillot Jr., and wife, Jewell; one daughter, Adrianna Guillot; two brothers, Usie Verret and wife, Ediana, and Adam Verret; one sister, Mary Halford; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius Sr. and Nolia Dean Verret; one daughter, Orelia Bardwell; and one brother, Julius Verret Jr. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 2 to October 4, 2011 STARLIPER, MARY Mary Chatagnier Starliper, 72, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with a private burial at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Art Starliper and wife, Theresa; two grandchildren, Noelle and Max; one brother, Leroy Chatagnier; three sisters, Jeannie Keller, Audrey Benoit and Catherine Popay; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur W. Starliper; her parents, Maurice Chatagnier and Alice Marie Perkins Chatagnier; seven brothers, Hampton, Roland, Floyd, Dave, Morris, Junius, and Lawrence Chatagnier; and one sister, Anna Mae Allen. She retired from AT&T Telecommunications after 38 years of service. Mary was a loving mother, devoted grandmother, wonderful friend and incredible cook. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 2 to October 4, 2011 TRAHAN, ALINE Aline Eva Trahan, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:54 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one brother, Charles Joseph Thibodeaux and wife, Kathryn of Alexandria; five sisters, Marie Mildred Dugas and husband, Aaron, of Houma, Jeanette Ann Savioe of Houma, Alice Theresa Yesso and husband, Joseph, of Houma, Barbara Ann Price of Houma, and Jessie Lee Ann Levron and husband, Houston, of Houma; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mildred Thibodeaux; two sisters, Josephine Rita Porche and Ramona Ann McGuire; one brother, Ray Anthony Thibodeaux; and two brothers-in-law, Willie Savioe of Houma and Cyrus Price of Houma. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a member of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. She loved all animals. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to T.A.R.C. or to My Heart's Desire animal Shelter. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 3 to October 4, 2011 FANGUY, ANAISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anaise Cecile LeBoeuf Fanguy, 89, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by one son, Herbert P. Fanguy and wife, Jennie; one brother, Lester LeBoeuf; one sister, Dulcia Voisin; three grandchildren, Floyd Jr. and Jerome Fanguy, and Troy Rogers; and nine great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Willard Joseph Fanguy; her parents, Augustin Gabriel and Emily Marie Dupre LeBoeuf; one son, Floyd Fanguy Sr.; three brothers, Herbert, Howard, and Clifton "JC" LeBoeuf; four sisters, Nolia LeBoeuf, Jeanne Brunet, Alice Mae Blanchard and Hilda Fanguy; one grandson, Edgar Fanguy; one granddaughter, Regina Duplantis; and one great- grandson, Joshua Fanguy. She was a homemaker, a member of Ladies Altar Society, American Legion Auxiliary 380, VFW Ladies Auxiliary 9608 and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. The famiy wishes to express special thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Her caregivers, Floyd Jr. and April Fanguy, Jeanette Billiot and Cellina LeBoeuf and also Dr. Jules Dupont, Julie Rhodes, Haydel Memorial Hospice and all their staff. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 3 to October 4, 2011 HALFORD, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Verret Halford, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:33 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by three sons, Roy Halford Jr. and wife, Tina, Wren "Buddy" Halford and Fred Foret; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Usie Verret and wife, Ediana, and Acklen Verret. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Halford Sr.; her parents, Julius Sr. and Nolia Dean Verret; one brother, Julius Verret Jr.; and one sister, Brunella V. Guillot. She was a member of Over-Eaters Anonomous and United Houma Nation. She was a waitress at Pitt Grill, Tommy's Grill, Hansis Restaurant and Tom and Barb's Restaurant. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite civic charity are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 3 to October 4, 2011 LARIS, SADIE Sadie Falgout Laris died peacefully at home on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda L. Detillier and husband, Dr. Harvey Detillier; one son, Rudy B. Laris and wife, Myrtle T. Laris; three grandchildren, Rudy Laris Jr., and wife, Lynn, Ross Laris and wife, Jenny, and April Laris and companion, Lisa; and five great-grandchildren, Rudy III, Jordyn, Emily, Holdin and Macy Laris. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Sidney J. Laris; her parents, Joseph and Elvira Falgout; and five brothers and four sisters. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 3 to October 4, 2011 LEDET, THERESA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Theresa Ann Coulon Ledet, 70, a native of Lafitte and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:43 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by four sons, Rodney J. Ledet, Michael J. Ledet, Alex J. Ledet Jr., and Dale C. Ledet and companion, Noel Badeaux; one daughter, Elaine Marie Ledet and companion, Gary Hofer; two brothers, Cleveland Coulon and Kirk "Jeep" Thibodeaux; two sisters, Delores Coulon and Jane Brieden; seven grandchildren, Sarah Renee' Ledet, Jason Pitre, Megan Ledet, Courtney L. and Chansey J. Ledet, Brandon Henry and Devin Verrette; and two great-grandchildren, Madison C. Henry and Justin P. Pitre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Joseph Ledet Sr.; her father, Frank Cleveland Coulon and mother, Eve Josephine Plaisance Burson; one daughter-in-law, Melissa Matherne Ledet; and guardian, Rena Touchard. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 3 to October 4, 2011 MANUEL, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Granger Manuel, a native of Eunice and a residnet of Luling, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling. Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. at the church, with interment at St. Ann Cemetery in Mamou. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Wedney Manuel; one son, Timothy Manuel, and wife Glenda; one daughter, Linda Carter, and husband Richard; one brother, Ernest Granger; one sister, Hazel LaComb; and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Relis and Dorzenia B. Granger; and one brother Lawrence Granger. In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Family Building Fund are preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 3 to October 4, 2011 PORCHE, IRENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irene Marcel Porche, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth "Noonie" Domangue, and Betty Fanguy and husband, Charles; her grandchildren, Derek and Ryan Fanguy, and Heath and Branon Domangue; her great-grandchildren, Lane, Blake and Page, Ty and Tess, Fanguy, Peyton, Ashton and Landon Domangue; two step-great-grandchildren, Blake Guidry and Stephen Martin; one sister, Virtrine Daigle; and one brother, Junius Marcel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Porche; one son, Gerald Porche; her parents, Louis Marcel and Augusta Duet Marcel; three sisters, Aline Boudreaux, Flavia Thibodaux and Celina Boquet; and one brother, Eugene Marcel. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 3 to October 4, 2011 RICHARDSON, CLARA Clara Frank Richardson, 71, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Houston, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 in Houston. Funeral services were held Oct. 1 at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 3 to October 5, 2011 SMITH, KATHERINE Katherine Arcement Smith, 71, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:09 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Robert Smith and wife, Jill, and Clifford Smith and wife, Julie; six brothers, Russell Jr., Richard, Warren, Bruce, Wayne, and Wade Arcement; two sisters, Dorothy Guidry and Marynell Vidalia; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Smith; and her parents, Russell Arcement Sr. and Nellie Boudreaux Arcement. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 3 to October 4, 2011 WILSON, ROBERT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Louis Wilson Sr., 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. He is survived by one son, Robert and wife, Natasha Wilson of Houma; two daughters, Kim and husband, Dr. Gregory Vincent of Austin, Texas and Tracy and husband, Troy Traylor of Houma; two brothers, Thomas and Melvin Wilson of Gibson; one sister, Delores Wilson of Houma; and 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Rebecca Wilson; four brothers, Sterling, Merlin, and Earnest Jr. Wilson and Rufus Fredrick; and two sisters, Elnora and Irabella. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 4 to October 5, 2011 BOUDREAUX, WILLIAM William L. "Bill" Boudreaux, 65, of Ada, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at his home. No services are planned at this time. His wishes were to be cremated and have his ashes dispersed in the Gulf of Mexico. Survivors include his companion, Jenny Dove, of the home; a daughter, Shannon Boudreaux of Houston; two brothers, Jeffry Boudreaux and wife, Katherine, of New Orleans and Harold Boudreaux of Cline, Miss.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Cecile Boudreaux; and a brother, Emile Boudreaux. He was born Sept. 17, 1946 in New Orleans, to Paul and Cecile Waguespack Boudreaux. He graduated from Nichols State University with a double major in Physics and math. He married Sherry E. Wood at Lake Murray, Okla. on June 15, 1984. She preceded him in death on Aug. 5, 1995. Mr. Boudreaux was employed by Baker SE Service Company developing the 1st multi-acting sleeve for gravel packing. He also invented several other patents while employed with the company. Next he worked for U. S. Industries where he developed a program to reduce pneumatic platform shut down time from 2 minutes to 15 seconds. In 1999, he was asked to establish a "Health Plan" for the country of Hungary and after several trips to Budapest a plan was implemented and put into effect. Mr. Boudreaux was a banking and mortgage loan officer in Norman until retiring in 2008. He served in the U. S. Navy. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 4 to October 5, 2011 DOMANGUE, ROSALIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosalie Margaret Domangue, 85, a native of and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Wesley James Malbrough and wife, Kathy of Bourg; one stepson, Stephen Dobbins and wife, Pam of Milan, Ill.; two daughters, Jullie Malbrough Belanger of Houma and Margaret Malbrough Domangue and husband, Dale, of Houma; one brother, Wilson Joseph Domangue and wife, Joy of Houma; four sisters, Elmay Whitney of Houma, Luella Hutchinson of Sweetwater, Texas, Dolly Duplantis and husband, Wayne, of Houma and Susie Null and husband, Bill, of Houma; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Ella Domangue; two sons, Wayne John Malbrough and Wilton Paul Malbrough; one daughter, Josephine Joan Malbrough; one son-in-law, Arnold Belanger of Houma; three brothers, Calvin, Russell and Jerry Domangue; three sisters, Elda Crochet, Ural Trahan and Ora Whitney; and two brothers-in-law, S. Bernard Whitney of Houma and Ronald Hutchinson of Sweetwater, Texas . She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Alter Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 4 to October 5, 2011 FREMIN, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Guillot Fremin, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by one son, Gilbert Fremin; one stepdaughter, Rosa May Andras; one sister, Marie G. Tabor; 14 grandchildren, William Gilbert Fagel, Deanna Navarre, Linda Riviere, Judy Savoy, Faye Walker, Mary Foret, Mona Andras, Betty Cavalier, Grace Thibodaux, Beverly Bourgeois, Wilson Andras, Alan Andras, Jason Andras Jr. and Nelson Besson; and numerous great, great-great and great-great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Fremin; her parents, Simeon Guillot and Laure Gauthreaux Guillot; one stepson, Roland Fremin; one stepdaughter, Margaret Besson; one brother, Joseph Guillot; three sisters, Anna Mae G. Prejean, Juliette G. Gros and Irene G. Guidry; and one grandson, Charles Besson. Thanks to St. Joseph Hospice for everything. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 4 to October 5, 2011 HACKWORTH, RICHARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Earl Hackworth, 56, a native of Algiers and resident of Amite, was born July 14, 1955 and passed away at 9:05 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite. Celebration of life services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Trent Campbell officiating. Private interment services will be held at a later date. Richard is survived by his wife, Dolores S. Hackworth of Amite; one son, Travis Hackworth of Thibodaux; one daughter, Erika Hackworth of Metairie; three stepchildren, Lisa Crigler and husband, Robert, of Amite, Chad Dufrene and wife, Dawn, of Lockport and Toby Dufrene and wife, Angie, of Gheens; five grandchildren, Derek Jambon, Nicole Jambon, Jake Dufrene, Jordan Dufrene and Aaron Dufrene; his mother, Jeanette Hackworth of Raceland; two brothers, Eugene Hackworth Jr. and wife, Lora, of Raceland and Michael Hackworth and wife, Ella, of Lockport; and four sisters, Mary Matherne and husband, Anthony, of Bush, Jeanne Punch and husband, Robert "Punch", of Houma, Lisa Brown and husband, Billy, of Houma and Jennifer Savoie and husband, Joey, Raceland. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Hackworth; and his biological mother, Lois Berger Hackworth. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home of Amite is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 4 to October 5, 2011 LIRETTE, CECILE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cecile Davaine Lirette, 72, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout's Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lawrence Lirette Sr.; two sons, Dale Lirette Sr. and wife, Sherry, and Ray Lirette Sr. and Kimberly; one daughter, Wanda Guilbeau; three brothers, Joseph Davaine and wife, Mary, Elton Davaine and wife, Shirley, and Clifton Davaine and wife, Tina; one sister, Adele Fitch; and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charley Davaine and Sadie Rivet Davaine; and one son, Lawrence Lirette Jr. Falgout's Funeral Home of Raceland in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 4 to October 5, 2011 PERKINS, MARIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie G. Perkins, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Fr. Charles Perkins; one daughter, Lucille Graham; and 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney John Perkins; her parents, Joseph Guillot and Marguerite Naquin Guillot; one son, Joseph Perkins; one daughter, Dorothy Ann Clement; three brothers, Paul, Norman, and Roland Guillot; and two sisters, Jeanne Hebert and Lucille Guillot. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Catholic Social Services (Catholic Charities) of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 4 to October 5, 2011 PIERRON, PAIGE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paige Mary Pierron, 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 She is survived by her parents, Leroy and wife, Olivia Pierron of Houma; two sons, Chase Thibodeaux of Gray and Eric Prestenbach of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Hailey Stone of Houma; one sister, Monique Henry and husband, Warren of Houma; one grandson, Reese Thibodeaux of Gray; and nieces and nephews, Meagan Henry, Trent Posey, Kaeli Dupre, Madison Henry, Randy Billiot Jr. and Taelyn Billiot; infant, Lee Michael Posey; and her grandparents, Adeline Pierron and late Albert Pierron of Dulac, and Ethel Rome and late George Rome I of Lockport. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. She lived life to the fullest. She loved her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 4 to October 5, 2011 RICHARD, WILLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie Joseph Richard, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A private burial will be held by the family at a later date. He is survived by his wife, June Cancienne Richard; one daughter, Julie and husband, Robert Foret; and four Grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Nelson Richard; and two sisters and three brothers. He was a veteran of World War II. He was retired from South Central Bell/AT&T. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial Masses to be made in the name of Willie Richard. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 5 to October 6, 2011 DOMANGUE, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Gregoire Domangue, 75, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 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. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Dugas Cemetery in Montetgut. She is survived by one son, Kerry P. Gregory and wife, Darla; two daughters, Melissa L. Foret and husband, Dominik, and Maylan J. O'Bryan; six brothers, Patrick and Charles "Jim" Sr. Gregoire, August and June Roberts, Ollie Sr. and Earnest Sr. Courteaux; seven sisters, Genevieve Gregoire, Marie Domangue, Lois Randall, Laura Collins, Earline Trosclair, Vivian Joseph and Marie Lodrigue; and 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Houston Sevin, Wilton LeBeouf and Jack Wade; her father, Louis Davis Gregoire Sr.; her mother, Albertine Billiot Roberts; two sons, Carmen Gregoire Sr. and Norman P. Dardar Jr.; two grandchildren, Carmen Gregoire Jr. and Dominik Foret Jr.; five brothers, Louis Jr. and Adam Sr. Gregoire, Nelson Roberts, Kirby Sr. and Philip Courteaux; and three sisters, Josephine Gregoire, Rosella Hodge and Judy Guidry. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 5 to October 6, 2011 GRABERT, LOUIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis Joseph Grabert, 82, a native of Valentine and resident of Galliano, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Wayne Grabert and wife, Wanda; one daughter, Sherry G. Cheramie and wife, Daniel; two sisters, Rena LeBlanc and Enola Hebert; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emelia Rousse Grabert; his parents, John and Nola Grabert; three brothers, Edward, Rene, and Roy Grabert; and three sisters, Una Grabert, Rose Matherne and Anna Mae Thibodeaux. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 5 to October 6, 2011 ORDOGNE, LULIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lulia H. Ordogne, 89, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Wilton Ordoyne and Bruce Ordoyne; three daughters, Susie Tabor, Mary Lou Cortez and Ruth Kraemer; and 11 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ordogne; her parents, Cleveland and Bertha O. Hebert; one son, Ashton Ordogne; two brothers, Tenny Hebert and Delaune Hebert; and one sister, Lula Tabor. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 5 to October 6, 2011 TURNER, CHARLENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charlene Dantin Turner, 51, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Pocatello, Idaho, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Turner; her mother, Ruby Dantin Cheramie; and one brother, Irvin Dantin. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Dantin; and one daughter, Hayley Gisclair. She was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 6 to October 7, 2011 ADAMS, NOLAN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nolan S. Adams Sr., 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Elvire Billiot Adams; two sons, Chris Adams and wife, Sheila, and Jerry Adams; three daughters, Enola Breaux and husband, Henry Sr., Judy Meaux and husband, Sonny, and Shirley Boudreaux and husband, Emile; one sister, Marion Adams; and 17 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dolores Badeaux Adams; his parents, Rene' and Lydia C. Adams; three sons, Daniel, Philip, and Nolan Adams Jr.; two daughters, Emily and Patricia Adams; two brothers, Raymond and Roland Adams; and one sister, Ruth Babin. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 6 to October 7, 2011 AUCOIN, TINA Tina Marie Aucoin, 47, a resident of Raceland, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church, 1403 Prospect Blvd., Houma. She is survived by her parents, Emelda and Marion Coulston; two brothers, Randy and Ryne Aucoin; and two sisters, Monica A. Johnson and Lacie A. Allemand. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert J. Aucoin; and one sister, Roxie Lynn Aucoin. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 6 to October 8, 2011 BOUDREAUX, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Lois Boudreaux "nee", 77, a native of Donner and long time resident of Thibodaux, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Frisco, Texas. She is a past resident of both Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, 104 St. Patrick Highway, Thibodaux and from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 720 Talbot Ave., Thibodaux. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. Mrs. Boudreaux was born on Nov. 20, 1933 to Oliver Edwin and Lois Pye Boudreaux. She married Folse R. Boudreaux of Morgan City, on Sept. 23, 1951 in Gibson. She is the loving and devoted mother of Jill and Harold Sonnier of Flower Mound, Texas, Kevin and Sylvia Boudreaux of Jacksonville, Fla., Brian and Lisa Boudreaux of Sulphur, Mark and Danna Boudreaux of Hartselle, Ala., Brett and Jamie Boudreaux of Lake Charles, and Melissa and Steve Bell of Mesquite, Texas; one brother and three sisters, Anne B. Trahan of Bayou Black, J. D. and Sandra Boudreaux III of Donner, Georgiana Boudreaux of Thibodaux and Amanda and Earl Hebert of Thibodaux; and 15 grandchildren and six great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband; her parents; one brother, Oliver Edwin Boudreaux Jr.; and one brother-in-law, Leon Joseph Trahan Jr. Mrs. Boudreaux attended Terrebonne High School where she played basketball and later graduated from Thibodaux High School. She was a second mother to her siblings- always loving, caring and always giving. She was an avid reader throughout her life, reading to her siblings during their youth, caring for them while her parents worked. She kept their days busy by visiting neighbors and relatives even bringing them to events like the circus. While creating a loving home for her family, she found time for many other activities such as an Ambassador and Volunteer for the Smoky Mountains Parks & Recreations Department (1990-2004), the Petroleum Club Wives of Corpus Christi, Texas serving as treasurer, the Thibodaux High School Band Boosters Club (1969-1979), a representative for Avon Products, Inc. in the 1970s, and as a motivational speaker for Weight Watchers International, Inc. in the 1960s. She was a member of prayer and Bible study groups in Thibodaux over the years. Mrs. Boudreaux was an avid traveler and experienced many cherished years camping across the United States and Canada with her husband in their fifth- wheeler. She is loved and dearly missed by her devoted family and dear friends. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 6 to October 7, 2011 BOUDREAUX, JESSIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jessie Michael Boudreaux, 68, a native of Schriever and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. A memorial Mass will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Janet Benoit Boudreaux; two daughters, Darnell Boudreaux Boudreaux and husband, Lester Jr., and Karen Boudreaux Guillory and husband, Bryan Sr.; one sister, Jackie Boudreaux Talbot Weeks; seven grandchildren, Blake Michael Boudreaux, Lester Paul "T-Boo" Boudreaux III, Jessica Danielle Boudreaux, Jacob Joseph Boudreaux, Kayla Lynn Boudreaux, Bryan "BJ" Mitchell Guillory Jr. and Matthew Mitchell Boudreaux; and two great- grandchildren, Addie Rae Boudreaux and Kheelie Elizabeth Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Joseph "Joe" Boudreaux and Hazel Darcey Boudreaux; and one son, Dwayne Michael Boudreaux. He was Catholic and a carpenter. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 6 to October 7, 2011 CAVALIER, SALLY Sally B. Cavalier, 69, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle River, was born Oct. 7, 1941 and died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Friday at The New Covenant Community Church in Pierre Part. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by three daughters, Penny C. Sevin and husband, Kevin, Jeanie C. Aucoin, and Ginger C. Percle and husband, Henry Lee; one brother, Thomas P. Blanchard and wife, Cynthia; two sisters, Nellie B. Leblanc and Judy B. Hebert; one sister-in-law, Marlene Blanchard; and seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey "Cotton" Blanchard and Lottie T. Blanchard; and one brother, Perry Blanchard Sr. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 6 to October 7, 2011 CLEMENT, BARBARA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barbara Foret Clement, 73, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial at St. Philomena in Labadieville. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Clinton "CJ" Clement; two sons, Keith Clement and wife, Monique Babin Clement, and Gerard Clement and fiancee, Jana Stone; one daughter, Connie Clement-Caro and husband, Louis J. Caro Jr.; five grandchildren, Nikki Lynn, Chris, Chase, Clint, and Madeline Clement; one great-grandchild, Gage Michael Pujol; and one sister, Beverly Foret Delise. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Maynita Foret; and her grandparents, Edward Blanchard and Maggie Blanchard, and Carrie Hebert Blanchard. She was a Christian and lived her life sharing and spreading the Lord's words. She enjoyed her life with her parents, husband, children, grandchildren and all who she came into contact with. Our family will be eternally grateful for her sitters, Ms. Geraldine Benoit, Ms. Jackie Rodrigue and her Aunt Jeanne Blanchard. Many thanks to Haydel Memorial Hospice for sharing in our care and becoming part of our extended family. We deeply appreciate all of those who have shared their time with us through the years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to a charity of choice. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 6 to October 7, 2011 CORTEZ, TRISTEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tristen Paul Cortez, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 am. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kraemer. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with the burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Douglas and Wanda Cortez; one sister, Janell Cotez Albares and husband, David; one niece, Blair Albares; one nephew, Blake Albares; two step-nieces, Haley and Almee Albares; and grandfather, Morris Granier. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elmo and Philomone "Lo Lo" Cortez; and maternal grandmother, Virgie Granier. The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Thibodaux Regional Hospital for helping us care for our special angel. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 6 to October 7, 2011 LECOMPTE, KATHLEEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kathleen Darby Lecompte, 52, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 7:17 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Wayne Paul LeCompte; and brother, Austin Darby Jr. of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Austin Lloyd Darby Sr. and Virginia Matherne Darby. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 6 to October 8, 2011 MALBROUGH, TIMOTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Timothy Lee Malbrough, 4 months, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Cory and Angel Sirkel Malbrough; two brothers, Cory Paul Malbrough Jr. and Aaron Micheal Malbrough; and his grandparents, Gail LaFollette, Wayne LaFollette, William Sirkel, Jennifer Mckinney and Tabitha Mullins. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Samart Funeral Home to defer expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 7 to October 8, 2011 ANDRAS, NORRIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris P. Andras, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Veronica Authement; one son, Troy Landry; two daughters, Tanya and Tammy Landry; one brother, Noah Andras; one sister, Lilly Mae Dugas; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Jeansonne Andras; his parents, Emile and Hortense Andras; two brothers, Nelson and Wilson Andras; and four sisters, Anette Thibodaux, Edna Thibodaux, Olivia Thibodaux and Thelma Andras. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 7 to October 8, 2011 CLARK, MICHAEL Michael "Mikey" Edward Clark, 44, a native of San Rafael, Calif. and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma in Bayou Blue. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Malette Terrio; two sons, Michael James Clark of Panama City, Fla. and Tyler Terrio of Thibodaux; one daughter, Shaelyn Terrio of Houma; one brother, Robert Clark Jr.; one sister, Carrie Mendoza; one grandchild, Phoenix Thibodeaux; two nieces, Christina Arrechavala and Sydney Holder; and two nephews, Spencer Arrechavala and Alex Arrechavala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sharon Lines Clark; and one sister, Laura Clark. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 7 to October 8, 2011 ====================== FELIX, HATTIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hattie Ruth Felix, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Thelma Thomas Goff and husband, Alfred; three sisters, Gloria Walker and husband, Oliver, of Thibodaux, Marian Young of Woodville, Miss. and Dorothy Perkins of Jennings; seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Augustine Felix; longtime companion, Calvin Allen; and two sisters, Thelma Every and Pearl Ellis. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 7 to October 8, 2011 GIROIR, MARGUERITE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marguerite "Mackey" Giroir, 87, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 10:09 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Roy Jr., and Merriel and wife, Maria Giroir; three daughters, Jean Marie Giroir, Susan Mary Giroir, and Irma and husband, Bud Caro; and five grandchidren, four step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy John Giroir; her parents, John M. and Eunice Robicheaux Dufren; one brother, John Dufren Jr.; and five sisters, Vesta Falgout, Irene Daigle, Jean Marie Dufren, Ida Falgout and Edith Porche. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 7 to October 8, 2011 MCLACHLAN, SANDRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sandra Laurell McLachlan, 44, a native of Wyandotte, Mich. and resident of Bourg, lost her battle with lung cancer at 10:38 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma in Bayou Blue. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She leaves behind her fiance', Eric Hebert of Houma; two children, Tyler Laurell of Houma and Lindsey McLachlan and companion, Devin Young, of Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren, Neveah Young, Devon Young II, Laura Mitchell, MacKenna Mitchell and Daniel Mitchell; her mother, Grace James Laurell of Fulton, Ky.; two brothers, David Johnson of Dresdon, Tenn. and Thomas Laurell II and wife, Joann, of Romulus, Mich.; one sister, Kim Mitchell Ayers of Raleigh, N.C.; four nephews, Thomas Laurell III, Kurtis Laurell, Sean Laurell and Christopher Kremer; and she will be missed by many close friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Laurell Sr. She was formerly employed at Louis Mohana Furniture. She was a very outgoing person who enjoyed cooking, outdoor activities, shooting darts and especially playing pool. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Sandra McLachlan Benefit Fund at any Whitney Bank. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 7 to October 8, 2011 TONEY, GERALDINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine Oneal Toney, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 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. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Toney Sr.; her mother: Doretha Sims; four sons, Duane Domino of New Iberia, Darrell Oneal of Houma, Vincent Cavalier and wife, Ebony, of Baton Rouge and Roger Oneal and Rochel Hills of Houma; two daughters, Valueann Moses and husband, Travis Sr., of Houma and Lucretia Coleman and husband, Tyronne; two brothers, Sterling and Kenny Sims of Houma; two sisters, Katherine Sims and Janice Parker and husband, Terry, all of Houma; and a host of grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Oneal; her grandparents, Osborn Sims and Ethel Ross; and one brother, Steve Sims. She was a custodian of Terrebonne Parish School Board. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 7 to October 8, 2011 WATKINS, ETHEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel Hawthorne Watkins, 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Oct. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in New St. Paul Cemetery on La. 311. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Joseph Watkins; her mother, Thelma Mae Hawthorne; two sons, Edison Leonard Watkins and Charles Damon Watkins; one daughter, Darlene Lynette Watkins; six brothers, Royal, Terry, Jerome, Elton and Ronald Hawthorne and Elton Sneeze; four sisters, Connie Roberson, Elise Thomas, Joyce Kimber and Annette Valentine; 12 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, William Hawthorne; one daughter, Deon Shelmet Watkins; four brothers, Cortney Allen, Donald Hawthorne, Leonard and Barnard Hawthorne; and one sister, Joyce Ann Hawthorne. She was an LPN nurse. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 8 to October 9, 2011 ANDERSON, ANGELA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Angela Marie Anderson, 43, a native of Moline, Ill. and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories in Gray. She is survived by her parents, James and Barbara Mitchell of Chackbay; grandmother, Dortha Mitchell; two daughters, Margaret Closser of North Carolina and Veronica Closser of Chackbay; three brothers, James "Outlaw" Mitchell Jr. and companion, Judy Rome, Richard Mitchell and wife, Barbara, and Charles "Porky" Mitchell all of Chackbay; two sisters, Connie Sue Lugo and husband, Joe, of Sterling, Ill. and Kimberly Mitchell of Thibodaux; three nieces, Tiffany Mitchell of Sterling, Ill., and Bethanie and Breanna Mitchell of Chackbay; three nephews, Timmy and Tommy Mitchell of Sterling, Ill. and Aidan Tolbert of Thibodaux; four uncles, Jerry Anderson of South Carolina, and Ronnie and Neil Anderson of Illinois and David Kester of Chackbay; one aunt, Darlene Klasi of Iowa; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Herman and Edna Anderson, and Wayne Mitchell; two uncles, Bobby and Donnie Anderson; one aunt, Lorretta Schuler; and one niece, Kaila Benoit. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Thibodaux Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 8 to October 9, 2011 BROOM, DONNA Donna Broom, 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at the Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Terrell Broom of Raceland; one son, Jamie Broom and wife, LaShonda of Thibodaux; one daughter, Alea Broom of Raceland; mother- in-law, Evelyn Broom; three sisters, Jennifer Williams and husband, Fred, of Houston, Lisa King, and Nicole Broyard and husband, Shawn, both of Houma; five brothers, Alvin King Jr. and wife, Stacy, of Atlanta, Gregory King, Jeffery King, Troy King and Michael King, all of New Orleans; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Sr. and Lola King; one son Terrell C. Broom; and father-in-law, Roland Broom. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 8 to October 9, 2011 DIZNEY, STEPHEN Stephen L. Dizney, 53, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, died at 10:06 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Graveside services will take place at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Karen Newchurch Dizney; his mother, Elmire L. Dizney; one daughter, Brandi Bouchereau and husband, Ted; two brothers, Joseph C. Dizney and Samuel A. Dizney; one sister, Adele M. Dizney; and very special aunt, Cecile M. LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard C. Dizney; and one brother, Charles Dizney. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 8 to October 9, 2011 NEAL, GINETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ginette Cardinal Neal, 85, a native of Paris, France and resident of Bourg, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Mitchel Neal and wife, Theresa, Patrick Neal and wife, Debra, and Robert Neal and wife, Darlene; one daughter, Monica Pellegrin and husband, Lynn "Black"; and seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dennis Joseph Neal; her parents, Pierre and Renee Cardinal; one granddaughter, Tiffany Pellegrin; and one sister, Simone Denis. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Ginette loved to cook and entertain for her extended family and friends. Lots of love and laughter were shared by all who came into her life. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the NSU Foundation Tiffany Pellegrin Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2068, Thibodaux, LA 70310. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 8 to October 9, 2011 WESTERMAN, ROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy "Day Day" Westerman, 73, a native of native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:01 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Adams Westerman; one son, Jessie Westerman and wife, Kristie Tastet Westerman; two grandchildren, Lane and Emma Westerman; one brother, Russell Westerman; and three sisters, Lillie Webb, Geraldine Percle and Ella Mae Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Lillie Westerman; and four Brothers, Roland, Camille Jr., "Snow", Leroy and Ridley Westerman. He retired from McDermott with 25 years of Service. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 9 to October 11, 2011 BOURGEOIS, ANGELINA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Angelina "Angie" Bourgeois, 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Donner, died at 1:13 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church. Graveside services will take place at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jerry Bourgeois Sr.; one daughter, Donna Bourgeois Redmond and husband, Timmy; one son, Jerry Bourgeois Jr.; two grandsons, Christopher Bourgeois and Jasper Redmond; her mother, Josephine "Josie" Battaglia; one sister, Catherine Rodrigue; and two brothers, J.C. and Peter Battaglia. She was preceded in death by her father, John Battaglia Jr.; and her grandparents, Mr and Mrs. John Battaglia Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Maggio. She was a longtime Avon representative for 30 years, a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a member of the choir. In lieu of flowers, friends and relatives may make a donation to the family in order to defer funeral expenses. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 9 to October 11, 2011 CROCHET, LISA MARIE Lisa Marie Crochet, 43 a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:57 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7,2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church, with burial at the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Randy Crochet, of Houma; her father, Earl Paul Neil Sr. of Houma; her three daughters, Cassidy Olivier of Houma, Caelyn Crochet of Houma, and Chelsea Crochet of Houma; one brother, Earl Paul Neil Jr. and wife, Alyce, of Houma; two sisters, Christie Neil Enache and husband, John, of Houma, and Gina Neil, of Houma; her father-in-law, John Crochet Jr., and companion, Katherine Breaux, of Bourg; her mother-in-law, Betty Crochet of Lafayette; and her aunts, Theresa Savoie and husband James of Houma and Joanne Voisin. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gail Jaccuzzo; her grandparents, Ira and Nolia Neil, and Joe and Florence Jaccuzzo. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. She was a dedicate wife and mother who loved her children and family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 9 to October 12, 2011 GRAY, GEORGE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George "Bob" R. Gray, 70, a native of Utica, Ill. and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Visitation was held Oct. 10 at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Tiffany Lynn Gray and companion, Devin Gregoire; three stepdaughters, Nell Gregoire and companion, Joseph Parfait, Paula Gregoire and wife, Hope Gregoire, and Amanda Gregoire; two stepsons, Edward Gregoire, and Kevin Verdin and wife, Lauren; eight grandchildren, Vince, Tony, Stephanie, Draven, Robbin, Curtis, Rose and Taylor; seven great- grandchildren, Raelynn, Jaylynn, Nayla, Kayleb, Ethan, Destry and Kaylee; and lifelong sweetheart, Cinda Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his companion, Yvonne Halliwell Verdin; two great- grandchildren, Jansen Gregoire and Breanna Rose; and mother-in-law, Rose Dion. He was an ice cream vender for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Navy. He loved traveling, gambling and spending time with family. He was a beloved father who loved his baby girl (spoiled rotten) to the very end. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 9 to October 11, 2011 MCCOY, JOHN E. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John E. McCoy, 72, a native of Houma and resident of Michigan, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a..m. to funeral time at the Falgout Funeral Home, with services at the funeral home at 11 a.m., and burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his son, Scott McCoy; his daughter, Kelli McCoy Grzenia; one stepson, Craig Gentry; three stepdaughters, Jennifer Gentry, Corry Gentry, and Kim Hall; two sisters, Sheila Smith and Jewell West; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Precilla Toujun McCoy; two sons, John E. McCoy Jr. and Steven McCoy; and two grandsons, Matthew McCoy and Cody McCoy. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 9 to October 11, 2011 PORCHE, LOIS Lois Thibodaux Porche, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Upon the request of the deceased, no memorial service will be held. She is survived by three sons, Claude "Smoke" Porche Jr. and companion, Tammy, Orville "OV" Porche and wife, Cookie, and Jess Porche Sr. and wife, Donnia; one daughter, Deborah S. Poincot and husband, Donald; and nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Porche Sr.; her parents, Ernest J. and Louise Babin Thibodaux; one granddaughter, Tanya Porche; two brothers, Joseph and Paul Thibodaux; and one sister, Eva Krieger. She was Catholic, a member of the United Veterans League and a life member of VFW 7755, Bourg. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 9 to October 11, 2011 RILEY, DAVID ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Riley, a native of Terrebonne Parish, died on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his mother, Olivia Robinson; his son, David Brown; his brother, Bernard Riley, and wife, Jennifer; six sisters, Andrea Rucker and husband, Leroy, Rosalind Louis and husband, Robert; Lori Williams and husband, John; Mary Petty and husband, James; Jane Griffis and husband, Charles, and Melanie Schulz and husband John; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles White. He was a veteran, and served in the U.S. Army. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 9 to October 11, 2011 WAREHAM, BARBARA Barbara Holton Wareham, 80, a native of Hugo Okla., died in Thibodaux on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crain Funderal Home in Franklinton on Sunday. Burial will be held at Mount Olive Cemetery in Hugo, Okla. She is survived by her three children, Toni Berry of Benton, Lisa Wareham of Thibodaux, and Mike Wareham of Franklinton; four grandchildren, Lee Berry and wife, Amanda, Blake Berry and wife, Tiffany, Mandy Wareham and fiancé Michael Strahan, and Macy McBeth and husband, Brian; seven great-grandchildren, Joelee Berry, Kennslee Berry, Isaiah Strahan, Ian Strahan, Gage McBeth, Makayla McBeth and Anslee McBeth; her aunt Bernice Payne; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Wareham Jr.; her parents, Grady and Verda Holton; one sister, Pat Richards and husband Chuck; Sister-in-law Myrtle Renfoe and husband Earl; and sister-in-law Edna Reed and husband Willis. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Lafourche Home for the Aged, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and St. Tammany Parish Hospital for their care and support of our mother through the years. Barbara blessed so many lived with her devotion to family, her courage, and love of life. Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 10 to October 11, 2011 BECNEL, JOSEPH LLOYD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Lloyd Becnel, Sr., 81, a resident and native of Vacherie, died on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, at Rose Lynn Funeral Home in Lutcher, and from 8 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Entombment will be in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Geraldine Hymel Becnel; four daughters Marlene B. Jenkins and husband, Jeffrey, Allison B. Trosclair and husband, Keith, Elizabeth B. Folse and husband, Alex, Jennifer B. Scioneaux, and husband Paul; four sons, Wayne J. Becnel and wife, Jane, Dean M. Becnel, and wife, Lona, Joseph L. Becnel Jr. and wife, Connie, and Jude G. Becnel and wife, Lisa; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Lucy Mae Becnel Falgoust. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre L. Becnel, Jr. and Antoinette Chenier Becnel; and his brother, Daniel Becnel. He was the owner of Beck-Stein Services, Inc. in Vacherie. He was a founding member and past president of the Vacherie Lions Club, a member of Knights of Columbus #1514, a member of the St. James Parish Economic Development Board, a member of the St. James Parish Cap Board, honorary deputy of St. James Parish Sheriff's Office, a former board member of the LA Highway Safety Commission and a former commissioner of the Lafourche Basin Levee District. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Lions Club International. Rose Lynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 10 to October 11, 2011 BORNE, HILDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilda J. Borne, 85, a native of London, England and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Richard T. Borne and David J. Borne; one daughter, Barbara Borne Lirette; and 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Borne; her parents, Thomas Jonas and Maude Dowas Jonas; three sons, Edward F. Borne, Robert "Bobby" J. Borne and Kerry J. Borne; and three brothers and one sister. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 10 to October 11, 2011 ROCHEL, GERALD Gerald Scott Rochel, 70, a native and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Gibson Methodist Cemetery in Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Sheila O. Rochel; three children, Jeff David Rochel and fiancee, Tammy Honeycutt, Alicia Sharpe and husband, Timothy, and Ricky Scott Rochel; six grandchildren, Jason, Crystal, Tiffany, Terral, Jacob and Cade; eight great-grandchildren, Taylor, Jasa, Jason Jr., Aaliyah, Alexia, Briana, L.J. and Haygan; and one brother, Johnny Rochel and Diane. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Enel Babin Rochel; one brother, Bern "Sonny" Rochel; and one sister, Margaret "Cookie" Rochel. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 10 to October 11, 2011 SAMUELS, KARL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Karl Morris Samuels Jr., 85, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. Services are Private. He was the beloved husband of the late Emily McCaleb Samuels; loving companion of Agnes Beaver; father of Deborah Samuels Fortier (Bill) and Kenneth Samuels (Ralph); grandfather of Jacques Fortier (Jeanne); and great grandfather of Mia and William Fortier. In 1945 he served his country with the 9th Bomb Group as a Top Gunner and Bombardier on the E.D. White B-29 in the Pacific Theater. He continued his service to his country until he retired as Colonel in the Army National Guard. He served as CEO and President of Haspel & Davis Milling & Planting Company through 2010. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He lived life to the fullest and brought joy and laughter to all that knew him. We will miss you. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Lung Association or Charity of Choice, preferred. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 11 to October 12, 2011 BENOIT, RICKY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ricky Thomas Benoit, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, was born Dec. 13, 1948 and passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hebert Benoit; one son, Ken Paul Benoit; one daughter, Kim Benoit Bourgeois and husband, Benjamin F. Bourgeois Jr.; two brothers, Randy and Kevin Benoit; four sisters, Connie Landry, Karen Rivere, Charlene Melancon and Cindy Ordoyne; and five grandchildren, Georgeanna Francis Bourgeois, Benjamin Frank Bourgeois III, Henry William Bourgeois, Caroline Jeanne Bourgeois and Jacob Thomas Benoit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilton Joseph Benoit and Marie Gros Benoit. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 11 to October 12, 2011 BERTELSMAN, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Henry Bertelsman, 79, a native of Cut Off, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Interment will follow at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his brother, Dale and wife, Marilynn of Lake Jackson, Texas; two nephews, David Bertelsman and wife, Debbie, and Kevin Bertelsman and wife, Kristi; and five great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Victor and Alma Dale Bertelsman. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on Dec. 28, 1932. He was a graduate of Golden Meadow High School in 1951 and later graduated from Louisiana State University. He participated in the ROTC program at LSU and later served briefly as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He worked as an underwriter in the insurance industry, first in New Orleans and then for many years in New York City. He moved back to Cut Off to care for his ailing mother in 1995. He was an excellent chef and loved to enjoy fine food and wine. One of his favorite activities was to seek out new restaurants in New Orleans and try them with friends. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 11 to October 12, 2011 CHERAMIE, ENOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enola D. Cheramie, 78, a native of Larose, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, with family and close friends at her bedside. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Murphy "Fry" Cheramie; three sons, Irwin Gisclair Jr., David Gisclair and Toby Gisclair; three stepdaughters, Cindy C. Louviere, Dora Mae Cheramie and Leonise "Lee" Cheramie; one brother, Forest Domangue and wife, Shirley; and six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Domangue and mother, Cecile Domangue; three brothers, Noles "Joe" Schouest, and Edward and Peter Domangue; one son, Mike Gisclair; and one stepson, Wade "Fritz" Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 11 to October 12, 2011 SHORT, COREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Corey Dwayne "Beasley" Short, 23, a native and resident of Gibson, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Kanjaney Brown; his parents, Kena Short-Reed and Corey Victorian; one son, Kairell Short; one brother, Joshua Short; and two sisters, Krystal Short and Shanell Short. He was preceded in death by is stepfather, Gregory Reed; and grandparents, Milton Short and Carolyn Victorian. He was a Baptist Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 12 to October 13, 2011 FILIGRANA, SARA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sara Kristin Bangs Filigrana, 29, a native of Houma and resident of Houston, died Sunday, October 9, 2011. Family visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will be open to all loved ones after. A personalized service including praying of the Rosary will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Christian Filigrana; her parents, Michael Bangs and wife, Barbara Steltz, and Sandra Guidry Marshall and husband, Richard D. Marshall; two brothers, Sam Griffin and Keiran Bangs; two sisters, Jessie Bangs and Olivia Bangs; grandmothers, Maggie Guidry and Vera Bangs; and numerous aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Alfred Peter Guidry and Donald D. Bangs; and aunt, Eileen B. Guidry. In lieu of flowers, donations to help defray medical expenses would be appreciated but just your thoughts and prayers is all that we ask. A Capital One Bank donation account will be set up in Sara Bangs Filigrana's name. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 12 to October 13, 2011 GAIENNIE, WARREN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren "Bud" Lewis Gaiennie, 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial following at Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy; his children, Warren Jr. and wife, Cathy, Patricia, Denise and husband, Vance, Diane and husband, Robert, and Charles III and wife, Anne; 12 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn Garon and husband, Joseph; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Gaiennie Sr. and Emma Waggaman Gaiennie; one son, William; his siblings, Charles Gaiennie Jr., Audrey Bitterman, Yvonne Gaiennie, Dorothy Simon and Marjorie Hebert; one grandson, Armand Luke Frickey; and son-in-law, Curtis. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. He was a devoted family man and was viewed as father by many. His devotion and love for his wife Peggy was legendary and it was her hand that he held at the last. He was a military veteran and patriot and a man of deep faith and moral conviction and a true friend to many. Special thanks to the many who stayed by his side to care for him in his final days with special thanks to Clarence Babineaux, Tito and Mona Escobar and Vincent Tabler. Thanks also to Journey Hospice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 12 to October 13, 2011 PIERRON, ADELINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adeline Lirette Pierron, 94, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Joyce Foret and husband, Robert, Virginia "Jean" Detiveau, Shirley Callahan and husband, Buddy, and Patricia "Teetsie" Domangue; four sons, Leroy Pierron and wife, Olivia, Micheal Pierron and wife, Barbara, Al Pierron and wife, Monica, and Albert Pierron Jr. and wife, Loretta; one stepdaughter, Mabel Blanchard; three daughters-in-law, Connie and Deanna, and Cindy; 29 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 29 great-great- grandchildren, and two great-great-great-grandchildren; and special friend, Johnny Poincon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Vincent Pierron Sr.; her parents, James and Elizabeth Tivet Lirette; one daughter, Mary Ann Boquet; five sons, Alvin "Neggie", Ray, Terry, Wade, and Mark Pierron; one stepson, Minus Pierron; five grandchilden, Ray Boudwin Jr., Liz Boudwin and Barry Theriot, Randy Theriot and Paige Pierron; one great-grandchild, Christy Scott; four brothers, Anthony, Wilfred, Herman, and Francis Lirette; three sisters, Antoinette Robichaux, Gladys Carlos and Violet LeBoeuf; and three sons-in-law, Raymond J. Detiveau Sr., Kerry "Mustang" Domangue and Johnny Theriot. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 12 to October 13, 2011 SHAW, DELTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Delta Cecile Chiasson Shaw, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Covington for the past two 1/2 years, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 204 Maplewood Place, Thibodaux, 70301. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She was the beloved mother of Bonnie S. Fink and husband, Robert; loving grandmother to Rebecca Lynn Fink and Margaret Mary Fink; sister of Barbara C. Griffin; and sister-in-law to June Shaw and Ronald L. Shaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Shaw; and her mother, Aline Clement Chiasson and father, Sidney Chiasson. Delta retired as the Manager of the Sears Catalog Store. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 12 to October 15, 2011 SMITH, ANGELINA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Angelina "Fricky" Smith, 47, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. Private memorial services will be at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Darren Smith; four children, Darren Smith Jr. and wife, Alicia, Derrick Smith, Darryl Smith and Patricia "Patty" Smith; two brothers, Jackson "Jacken" White and Charles "Tsha" White; four sisters, Vera "Sire" Landry, Debra "Baboo" Vasquez, Veronica "Tina" Dardar and Helen "Nut" Smith; and mother-in-law, Carline "Joyce" Verdin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Velma Gautreaux White; three brothers, Howard Jr. "Toupee", Timothy, and Chester "Teete" White; and one sister, Patty Robichaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 12 to October 13, 2011 TRAIGLE, RICKY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ricky Thomas Traigle, 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Robin M. Traigle; four brothers, Adam Traigle Jr., Louis Traigle, Robert Traigle and Richard Traigle; one sister, Margaret T. Sanders; and one godchild, Timothy Traigle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Traigle Sr. and Bertha K. Traigle; five brothers, Gerald Traigle, Michael Traigle, Carol Traigle, Wayne Traigle and Kenneth Traigle; and one sister, Judy T. Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 14, 2011 BIBS, GEORGE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Bibs, 71, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Larose. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his beloved wife, Delores Bibs of Larose; three daughters, Tammie Bibs and Kim Bibs both of Larose, and Dell Bibs of Thibodaux; three sisters, Shirley Mae Davis and Lillie Mae Guillard both of Raceland, and Cora Mae Murphy of Marrero; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octavia Turner and Irvin Jackson; one daughter, Penny Elise Bibs; one brother, Henry Bibs; and one sister, Mary Louise Thomas. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 14, 2011 BOURG, ROBERT Robert "T-Dog" Paul Bourg, 90, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ethel Champagne Bourg; four children, Catherine Bourg Boudreaux, Ruth Bourg Blanchard, Francis John Bourg and James Anthony Bourg; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Elsie Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Bourg and Albertine Voisin Bourg; two sons, Philip James Bourg and Donald Paul Bourg; one grandson, Jason Boudreaux; three brothers, Heba Bourg, Ruffin Bourg and Edward Bourg; and one sister, Lucille Plaisance. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. T-Dog was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a member of the VFW Post 4752 in Dulac. He was also 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus Council 1317. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 14, 2011 BROWN, WILLIE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie Michael Brown Sr., a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Supreme. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Brown; his children, Willie Jr. and wife, Neechi Brown, Mark Sr. and wife, Audrey Brown, Bilan Brown, Brandon Nelson, Marquette Keys and Paul Williams; four brothers, Rev. Gerald and wife, Kathryn Brown, Rev. Irving and wife, Audrey Brown, Rev. Eugene and wife, Donner Brown, and Ronald and wife, Aldonia Brown; one sister, Delores Newell; and 10 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Catherine Brown; two brothers, Raymond and Rev. Gilbert Washington; two sisters, Lillian Thomas and Ethel Mae Duncan; and two sisters-in-law, Celina and Audrey Washington. He was a retired welder. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 14, 2011 HEBERT, TRISTIAN Our little Angel, Tristian Joseph Hebert of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at A New Hope Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his parents, Lauren Hebert and Jared Naquin of Houma; one brother, Jace Naquin of Houma; one sister, Libby Naquin of Houma; grandparents, Lori Ann and Thomas Naquin of Houma, Shelena Griffin of Raceland, and Waybrun Hebert III and Connie Hebert of Houma; great-grandparents, Randolph and Alice Bourg of Houma, Waybrun Hebert Jr. and Elanor Hebert of Houma, Faye Fleming of Lockport, and Gordon Howard and Vicki of Oddessa, Texas; and aunts and uncles, Brittany Hebert of Houma, Waybrun Hebert IV of Houma, Dwight Maynard of Houma and Kellie Naquin of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 14, 2011 NAQUIN, GLORIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria Thibodaux Naquin, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Thomas "Tommy" Naquin and wife, Cathy Crochet Naquin; one grandson, Greg Naquin and wife, Crystal Anderson Naquin of Vidalia; one granddaughter, Cherie Naquin Voisin and husband, Mark Voisin Jr. of Thibodaux; seven great-grandchildren, Megan Naquin, Cheyenne, Dajah, and Kelsi Cavazos, Jade, Jaycie, and Reid Voisin; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Naquin of Thibodaux and Linda LeBlanc Thibodaux of Houma; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis F. Naquin; her parents, Beatrice L. and Herbert Thibodaux Sr.; two brothers, Herbert Thibodaux Jr. and Frederick Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 14, 2011 NAQUIN, MARK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mark Anthony Naquin, 22, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his fiancee and wife to be Nov. 11, 2011, Nicole Marie Guy; one daughter, Adelynn Nicole Naquin; his mother and stepfather, Roxana Marie Authement Naquin LeBoeuf and husband, Richard "Nue"; one sister, Mindy Marie Naquin Pellegrin and husband, Jody; one stepbrother, Hunter Ross LeBoeuf; five stepsiblings; one godchild, Peyton Pellegrin; one niece, Quinn Pellegrin; in- laws, Becky Neil and husband, Druby, and Wilton Guy and wife, Dawn; and three brothers-in-law, Jonathan Guy, Derick Romero and Matthew Neil. He was preceded in death by his father, Randy "Black" Joseph Naquin; and his grandparents, Sterling "Pingo" Sr. and Mary Elaine "Tee" Theriot Authement. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He was employed with Gulf Island for two years. He was a devoted father, fiance' and friend. He always had a smile and heart of gold. He loved woodwork, playing at the creek with his pet dog, Malaki, helping people, and fixing and building things. His family meant the world to him. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 14, 2011 NELSON, ELOUISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elouise "Mook" "Sunshine" Livas Nelson, 82, a resident of Gray, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Mitchell Nelson Sr. of Houma, and Gilbert Nelson and wife, Roslind, of Modena, Calif.; three daughters, Eliza M. Nelson of Houma, Sheena S. Nelson, and Geraldine Celestin and husband, Carl, both of Gray; and 24 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Nelson Sr.; her parents, Albert and Mamie Smith Livas; her grandparents, Lucy and Eugene Smith, and Mary Ann and Anthony Livas; two sons, Samuel Nelson Jr. and Donald Nelson; one daughter, Mildred F. Broomfield; six sisters, Mildred L. Harris, Irma L. Stokes, Alma H. Singleton, Hazel, Edna, and Orelia Livas; and three brothers, Charles Livas Sr., Albert Livas Jr. and Louis Livas Sr. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 14, 2011 PRINCE, MONA Mona Dufrene Prince, 58, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Paradis, died at 11:11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 in River Ridge. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with a memorial service held at 7:30 p.m. She is survived by her son, John Prince and fiancee, Jenny Nicholas; five siblings, Louis Dufrene, Loretta Breaux, Patty Thibodeaux, Lisa Matherne and Carol Dufrene; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junior and Lydia Dunn Dufrene; and one sibling, Danny Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 15, 2011 SMITH, ALCIDE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alcide "Al" J. Smith Jr., 73, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Katherine "Lainee" Eskine Smith; one daughter, Darla Cantrelle and husband, Glenn; five brothers, Ernest Smith of Houma, Jimmy Smith of Chauvin, Carlton Smith Sr. of Chauvin, Randall Smith of Chauvin and Mark Smith of Chauvin; eight sisters, Jeanette Andrews of Chauvin, Juanita Eskine of Franklin, Gloria Johnson of New Iberia, Elaine Marie of Chauvin, Rosemary Foret of Chauvin, Lillian Robichaux of Delcambre, Patricia Gary of Lydia, and Kathy Dupre of Chauvin; three grandchildren, Crystal Pineno and husband, James, Raven Cantrelle and fiance', Mark Boudreaux, and Tyler Cantrelle; three great-grandchildren, Jayden Cantrelle, Carter, and Darien Pineno; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Smith Sr. and Juliette Bergeron Smith; five brothers, Norman, Clark, Gary, Rudy, and Ricky Smith; and one sister, Sylvia Chauvin. He was a member of Ward 7 Citizens Club, Woodmen of the World and Knights of Columbus. He had a passion for woodworking and gardening. He was a jack of all trades and a master of many. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 14, 2011 SMITH, LOUIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis Smith, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by is wife, Melvina S. Smith; three daughters, Tonia Smith of Riverside, Calif., Jenine Smith of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. and Tyra Smith of Houma; three sons, Allen Smith Sr. and wife, Reva, Louis Smith Jr. and wife, Marisol of Oak Harbor, Wash. and Jalen Johnson of Houma; one sister, Iona S. Jupiter and husband, Jerome of Houma; and one brother, Edward Smith Sr. and wife, Barbara of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linward Smith Sr. and Margaret F. Smith; four brothers, Linwood Smith Jr., Joseph Sr., Carl, and Lionel Smith; grandparents, Arthur Smith Sr. and Daisy C. Smith, and Joseph and Margaret Fritz; and one grandson, Quincy L. Smith. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 13 to October 15, 2011 VEDROS, MARIE Marie "Rose" Plaisance Vedros, 98, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two grandsons, Edmond A. Vedros Jr. and Joey J. Vedros Sr.; three great-grandchildren, Patricia Schultz, Angel Pertuit and Joey J. Vedros Jr.; three great-great-grandchildren, Harvey Pertuit III, and Lane and Landon Pertuit; Melissa Melancon Williams, who she raised as her own, and David Leon Ross, both being children of Mamie Melancon Ross Krewson, who she raised as her own, and Melissa's two children, Rose Williams and Billy Ray Williams Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Joseph Vedros; one son, Edmond A. Vedros Sr.; her parents, Millien and Nola Bernard Plaisance; four sisters, Manola Bourg, Clara Dempster, Elveria Parks and Laura Maura; five brothers, Anatole, Noah, Millien Jr., Albert, and Charles Plaisance; Mamie Melancon Ross Krewson and Mamie's son William Joseph Ross. She was a former parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 14 to October 15, 2011 GUIDRY, TINA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tina Hebert Guidry, 49, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Church in Dulac. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Randy Guidry Sr.; her mother, Emma Gautreaux Hebert Kelly; one son, Randy Guidry Jr. and wife, Joey; two daughters, Kacey Guidry and fiance', Joe Callahan, and Kym Verrett and husband, Roy; one brother, Charles Hebert; five grandchildren, Kyla, Austin, Alyssa, Blayze and Sage; one niece, Whitney; and one nephew Caine. She was preceded in death by her father, Sidney Hebert; and stepfather, Hiram Kelly. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 14 to October 15, 2011 HARRIS, MAUDIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Maudie "Margie" Harris, a native of St. James, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 in Rochester, N.Y. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Buena Vista Baptist Church in Lemannville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Eddie and wife, Gale Harris; one sister, Shirley Wire; and two grandsons, one great-granddaughter and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 14 to October 15, 2011 HAYES, ETHEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel DeJean Hayes, 91, a native of Lutcher and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:22 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 in Destrehan. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, R.J. Prevost and wife, Carol, H.J. Prevost III and wife, Beth, and Sandra Ellis and husband, Jimmy; stepmother of Neddy Sumners; and eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur "Chuck" Hayes; her parents, George DeJean Sr. and Virginia Duhe DeJean; one grandchild; and siblings, Harry, Roy, Melvin, George Jr., Dudley Sr., Percy Sr., Elwood DeJean Sr., Shirley Knott and Gloria Haydel. She was a Pink Lady for St. Charles Hospital. In lieu of flowers, Masses or donations to any charity in Ethel's name are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 14 to October 15, 2011 LEBLANC, DALE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dale Anthony LeBlanc, 58, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 8:26 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Karen Sue Riggle LeBlanc; his mother, Myra Theresa LeBoeuf LeBlanc; one son, Lee Michael LeBlanc and wife, Meghan; one stepson, Nickolas Earl Naquin; one daughter, Leah Denise LeBlanc; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Ruby Pitre and husband, Micky; one brother, Magnus John LeBlanc Jr.; four sisters, Deborah Ann LeBlanc Crouse, Tina Marie LeBlanc, Melinda Marie LeBlanc Boullion and Lori Ann LeBlanc Donaway; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Magnus John LeBlanc Sr.; and one granddaughter, Aliana LeBlanc. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 14 to October 15, 2011 LIVESEY, NELLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nellie Marie Curole Livesey, 64, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 10:31 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Raceland Assembly of God Church. Religious services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Gary "Smokey" Livesey; two sons, Paul Curole and wife, Nancy, and Bronk Curole and wife, Jessica; two daughters, Tammy Richards and husband, Steve, and Kimberly Curole; two brothers, Whitney Cressonie and Ronnie Cressonie; four sisters, Pearl Champagne, Betty Babin, Dorothy Thomas and Rockie Gros; and eight grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Cressonie and Blanche Matherne Cressonie; one brother, Herbert Cressonie; and two sisters, Mary White and Betsy Guidry. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 14 to October 15, 2011 MARSHALL, NATHANIEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nathaniel Marshall Jr., 70, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home. He is survived by his dear friend, Jeanne Henry; three sons, Brian Dark, Andrea Smith and Teddy Marshall Sr.; two daughters, Lisha Dark and Tyra Marshall; four sisters, Audrey Marshall, Dollis Norris, Mary Marshall and Linda May; and five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Susie Marie Marshall and Nathaniel Marshall Sr.; and three brothers, Frank, Johnell, and Richard Marshall. He was a member of Mt. Horeb and a U.S. Army veteran. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 14 to October 15, 2011 MARTIN, LUCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucy Martin, 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 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 at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her husband, Anatole Martin Sr.; one son, Anatole Martin Jr. and wife, Joyce; three daughters, Yvonne M. Clement and husband, Charles, Marie M. Cancienne, and Linda M. LeBlanc and husband, Terry; one brother-in-law, Frank Martin; and eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Alphonse Martin. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 14 to October 15, 2011 MOTT, CASSANDRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cassandra Mott, 39, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her parents, Emma Mott and Nolan Mott, both of Raceland; one son, Kevin Mott of Raceland; one brother, Nolan Mott Sr. of Des Allemands; and three sisters Denise Mott of Raceland, Eureka Price of Texas and Sharon Toussiant of New Orleans. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 14 to October 15, 2011 PIZZOLATTO, ARA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ara Margeurite Pizzolatto, 89, a native of Berwick and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Anthony Pizzolatto of Houma; three daughters, Mary Lou Pizzolatto, Antionette "Toni" Guidry and husband, R.P. "Dopey" Guidry, of Houma and Cynthia "Cindy" Templet of Houma; four grandchildren, Paul A. Guidry, Peter J. Guidry, Christopher "Chris" Gaudet and wife, Melanie Fabre Gaudet, and Brian A. Gaudet and wife, Holly Oncale Gaudet, all of Houma; three great-grandchildren, Braden Anthony Gaudet, Ava Claire Gaudet and Sophia Bella Gaudet; and two sisters, Jeanette Martin of Pontchaloula and Thelma James of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Uylessa Plessala and Cynthia Chauvin Plessala; three sisters, Dolores Frickem, Ophilia Fromenthal and Irma Daigle; two brothers, Jack Plessala and Reuben F. Plessala; and one son-in-law, Michael J. Templet of Houma . She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary 3700, Women of the Year in 1975, Saint Gregory's Ladies Altar Society, and was her husband's book keeper for A&J Plumbing. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and great- grandson. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 15 to October 16, 2011 GALMORE, RICKEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rickey Lee Galmore, 54, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by one son, Darnell Theriot; five brothers, Alfred Diggs, Percy Galmore, Luster Galmore, Lionell Diggs and Herman Claude Galmore; four sisters, Rosa Lee James, Mollie Diggs-Thornton, Aline Galmore Johnson and Helen Galmore; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Olevia McKinley-Galmore; one brother, Freddie Galmore; and one sister, Shirley Mae Matthews. He was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church and a retired U.S. Army National Guard. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 15 to October 19, 2011 MORVANT, RITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Benoit Morvant, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choupic, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Daniel Morvant Sr., and Gary Morvant and wife, Frances; one daughter, Delores Benoit; two brothers, Joachim "T-Boy" Benoit and Edward Benoit; one sister, Betty Louviere; and seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Morvant; her parents, Alces and Agathe Braud Benoit; son-in-law, Philip Benoit; daughter-in-law, Anna Mae Morvant; three brothers, Jack, Clinton, and Milton Benoit; and two sisters, Mary Benoit and Lorita Benoit Morvant. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 15 to October 16, 2011 PINELL, RICKY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ricky "Rick" John Pinell, 60, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 1:22 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mitzi Crochet Pinell; his mother, Celina Guidry Pinell and companion, James "Jim" Babin; in-laws, Curtis "CJ" and Rosalie Crochet; two sons, Chad Michael Pinell and wife, Becky O. Pinell, and Cody John Pinell and wife, Layla B. Pinell; four grandchildren, Katie, Colby, Addie, and Faith Pinell; and siblings, Luby P. Pinell Sr, Betty A. Prosperie and husband, Carl, Ernie A. Pinell and wife, Marlene, and Belinda P. Prosperie and husband, Tony. He was preceded in death by his father, Luby Pinell; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubin Pinell, and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Guidry; and one brother, Mickey Pinell. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He worked for Main Iron Works for 10 years and Acadian Shipyard for 32 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, but most of all he was a loving husband, dad, paw-paw and friend to all. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 15 to October 16, 2011 RODRIGUE, PATRICIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia Rodrigue, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Eugene "Penguin" Rodrigue; her mother, Margaret "Noonie" Steib Naquin; one daugher, Abby and husband, Jonathan Broadstone; one son, Andrew Rodrigue; one daughter, Anna Rodrigue; one grandson, William Parker Broadstone; and four sisters, Emelia Aucoin, Margaret and husband, James "Booga" Ledet, Jeanie and husband, Roy Jefferson, and Susie and husband, Scott Bergeron. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry B. "H.B." Naquin Jr.; and brother-in-law, Denis "Richie" Aucoin III. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 16 to October 18, 2011 BENOIT, NEWMAN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Newman J. Benoit Sr., 90, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadievielle. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Newman J. "Bubby" Benoit Jr., Patrick Benoit and Barry Benoit; his daughters, Aline Benoit, Ethel Griffin, Alice Blanchard, Barbara Champagne and Brenda Delaune; his sister, Rose Guidry; and 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evella T. Benoit; his parents, Roselues and Judith Diez Benoi; and two grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. He served in World War II, where he received the purple heart, two bronze medals, a good conduct medal, and several others. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 16 to October 19, 2011 DOUCET, GARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gary J. Doucet, 64, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of St. Charles Parish, passed away at 7:36 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Larose. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patsy Welch Doucet; two sons, Garrett John Doucet and wife, Katheryn, and Patrick James Doucet and wife, Lacey; four grandchildren, Kyle Patrick, Haley-Kate Angelle, Ava Claire, and Cooper Paul Doucet; and one brother, Eddie T. Doucet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ocean J. Doucet and Loretta Angelette Doucet. Gary was a Knights of Columbus 4th degree for 36 years, LIFA member for 20 years, Usher, Eucharistic Minister, Lecturer and Religious Educator at Holy Family, St. Gertrude and St. John Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Hahnville Lions Club for 11 years. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 16 to October 18, 2011 HEBERT, RITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Dupre Hebert, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her children, Theresa King and husband, Kevin, Louis Hebert Jr. and wife, Louise, Judy Pitre, and Michael Hebert; one brother, Marvin Dupre; one sister, Gertrude Babin; and 12 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hebert Sr.; her parents, Wiley and Loricia Bourg Dupre; one sister, Rosemary Dupre; and one grandchild. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 16 to October 18, 2011 JARREAU, LISA VEDROS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lisa Vedros Jarreau, 50, a native and resident of Lockport, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Jarreau, Jr; her father, Lester Vedros, Sr., and step-mother, Irma Vedros; her step-daughter, Tiffany Gueho Sicard; her brothers, Lester Jr., Craig, and Todd Vedros; her sister, Charlotte Parr; and her 3 step-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, Verna Punch Vedros. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until funeral time at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. A private entombment will take place at a alter date. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 16 to October 19, 2011 LEBLANC, EDITH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edith Gaubert LeBlanc, 90, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at St. Joseph Carpenter House. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, La. 308, St. Charles. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is the mother of Sharlene Bergeron Dantin and Daniel Breaux; mother-in-law of Keith Dantin and Delores Breaux; grandmother of Marshall and Kristen Dantin; grandmother-in-law of Becky Soileau Dantin; sister of Adeline Samanie; and sister-in-law, Lola Hebert Gaubert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert P. LeBlanc; her parents, Theresa Richard and Thomas Gaubert; her sisters, Edna Babin, Louise Ledet, Enola Ledet and Irma Simon; and two brothers, Lawrence and Emile Gaubert. Mrs. LeBlanc was a retired Jefferson Parish School Board worker. She was a native of St. Charles, a resident of Marrero for 60 years and the last 10 years a resident of Baton Rouge. Special thanks to St. Joseph Carpenter House, Old Jefferson Community Center and Amedisys Home Health. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to St. Joseph Carpenter House, 10615 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 16 to October 18, 2011 LIRETTE, DELVIN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Delvin Joseph Lirette Sr., 59, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Reba Lirette; four sons, Delvin Jr., Desire, John, and Delvin Allen Lirette; four daughters, Christine Lirette, Stella LeBouef, Renee Stone and Judy Arnold; one brother, Kevin Lirette; four sisters, Lana Dupre, Marilyn Foret, Cathy Lirette and Jeanie Lirette; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Stella Carlos Lirette; and one brother, Rodney Lirette. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 17 to October 18, 2011 BOUDREAUX, NATHAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nathan Paul Boudreaux, 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 4:11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Eddie Boudreaux of Morgan City, and Nathan Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Sylvia, of Gray; two daughters, Darlene Chapman and husband, David, of Oakdale and Cindy Gilmer and husband, Kendall, of Houma; five sisters, Verna Chattham of New Orleans, Tessie Boulet and husband, James, of Lake Charles, Millie Cunningham of Kenner, Jaunita Chaisson and husband, Percy, of Chackbay and Barbara Landry and husband, Joseph, of Thibodaux; his grandchildren, Jessica Naquin, Casey Naquin, Kendall Gilmer Jr., Christopher Gilmer, Jacob Gilmer and Eddie Boudreaux Jr.; two stepgrandchildren, Joey Babin and Amy Babin; one stepgreat-grandchild, Lyndi Babin; and great-grandchildren, Tyronne Henderson Jr., Tyra Henderson, Joseph Henderson, Casey Naquin Jr., Zoe Naquin, Corey Naquin, Ella Joy Gilmer and John Armond Jr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Boudreaux; his parents, Eddie and Annie Boudreaux; three sons, Michael Boudreaux, Rickey Boudreaux and John Armond; two grandchildren, Corey Naquin and Joshua Boudreaux; one sister, Hazel Boudreaux; and two brothers, Ernest Boudreaux and Peter Boudreaux. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 17 to October 18, 2011 DUPLANTIS, KENNETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth "Kajun Ken" Patrick Duplantis , 71, a native of Houma and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family 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 mother, Aline Duplantis of Houma; two sons, Harvey Bertinot of Houma and Kenneth Duplantis Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Kendra Duplantis and companion, Gary Landry of Houma; one brother, Aaron Duplantis Jr. and wife, Cynthia of Gray; three sisters, Justilia "Sister" Cancienne and husband, Rudy, of Houma, Yvonne Redden and husband, Wayne, of Houma and Kathleen Hebert and husband, Lynn, of Houma; six grandchildren, Meagan Bertinot, Madison Bertinot, Jace Duplantis, Mackensie Duplantis, Khai Duplantis, and Devin Duplantis; one great-grandson, Johnny Fonseca; and close friends, Paul Girior, Nell Davis, Pat Perkins, Conrad Picou and Harvey John Bertinot. He was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Duplantis Sr. Kenneth was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He founded Eastway Seafood in 1977 which he operated for many years. He was also associated with several other restaurants in the Houma area, such as Eastway West, and Kajun Kens Seafood. He attended Nicholls State University and was a veteran of the United States Army, acting as an interpreter of several languages. Kenneth, known as "Kajun Ken" to friends and family was an avid gardener and outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was most at home at his beloved camp. He will be sadly missed by family and friends alike.... Not so much by the ducks and fish in and around Bayou Sevin. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 17 to October 18, 2011 GUM, JEANIE Jeanie "Gloria" Marceaux Gum, 56, a native of Port Arthur, Texas and resident of Gray, died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Brian Gum; two children, Tina Stephens Smith, and Dubby Manuel Stephens and wife, Heather; three grandchildren, Dylan, Ragen and Maddy; two brothers, Elston Marceaux and Francis Marceaux; and one sister, Caroline Cavalier. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elston Marceaux and Gloria Arceneaux Marceaux. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 17 to October 18, 2011 MORVANT, PRESTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Preston E. Morvant, 93, a wonderful husband, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, after losing his battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Boudreaux Morvant; one son, Stephen Morvant; two daughters, Rita M. Couch and Susan M. Bercegeay; four grandchildren, Kailey Morvant, Krystalyn Bercegeay, Demi Morvant and Derick Bercegeay; and one sister, Mary Morvant Breaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Trosclair Morvant and Willis Morvant; one son, Vincent Morvant; and two brothers, Nolan and Willis Morvant. He will be greatly missed by all. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 17 to October 18, 2011 TERREBONNE, ROBIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robin P. Terrebonne, 56, a native and resident of Galliano, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Donald Terrebonne; her parent, Gillis Plaisance; one stepson, Donny Terrebonne and wife, Lyn; two brothers, Mark and James Plaisance; three sisters, Rebecca, Yvette, and Ann Plaisance; and three grandchildren, Bradly, Alex, and Rylan Terrebonne. She was preceded in death by her parent, Ione Peters Plaisance. Pallbeareres will be Mark, James, Donny, Benji, Ward and Michael. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Robin loved spending time with her family, friends, grandchildren and her beloved dog, Max. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 18 to October 19, 2011 BROWN, GLADYS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gladys "Granny" Brown, 67, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Clinton Autin; four daughters, Cheryl and husband, Leonard Goin, Ella and husband, Daniel Bellanger, Gwendolyn Eschete and Julie Winkler; two brothers, Menton and Benton Brown; two sisters, Gloria and husband, J.C. Autin, and Alice and husband, Nolan Baye; and 23 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren (two intended). She was preceded in death by her father, Clinton; one grandson, David Mousseau; two great-granddaughters, Aubrie and Madalyn Bellanger; and two brothers, William (Bernice) and Wilson Brown. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 18 to October 20, 2011 CHIASSON, ROBERT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert J. Chiasson Jr., 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:43 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his wife, Helen Dufrene Chiasson; three sons, Robert J. "Brud" Chiasson III, Russell J. Chiasson and wife, Debbie, and Ricky J. Chiasson and companion, Charlotte; one daughter, Roxanne C. Cretini and husband, Floyd; one brother, Norman P. Chiasson; seven grandchildren, Mike and wife, Sadie, Lyric and husband, Terry, Casey, Jamie, Rhys, Floyd Jr. and Jonathan; three great-grandchildren, Kagan, Sophia and Tripp; and one step- great-grandchild, Ryan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Chiasson Sr. and Marie Robichaux Chiasson; one daughter, Rita Chiasson; one brother, Roland Chiasson; and three sisters, Bernice Sanchez, Rita Mae LeBouef and Anna Mae Gautreaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 18 to October 19, 2011 DURKINS, ALEXANDER, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alexander "Pick" Durkins Jr., 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Earline Scoby Durkins; two sons, Willie Scoby and wife, Mary, and Keith Scoby and wife, Alesia, all of Houma; two daughters, Martaneze Durkins, and Valencia Lott and husband, Everett, of Houma; three brothers, Anthony, Stanley, and Noel Durkins of Houma; three sisters, Zenobia Redmond, Laura Jones and husband, Ervin, and Elaine Austin and husband, Leroy, all of Houma; and 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Durkins Sr. and Carie Johnson Durkins; two brothers, Hayward and Willie Durkins; and one sister, Diana Scoby. He was a member of Faith Dominion and Power Ministries and U.S. Army veteran. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 18 to October 19, 2011 ORGERON, EDWARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Ba Ba" Orgeron Sr., 70, a native and resident of Larose, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cornelia "Co Co" Orgeron, two sons, Edward Orgeron Jr. and wife, Kelly, and Steve Orgeron and wife, Tricia; six grandchildren, Chase Orgeron, Tyler Spotts, Cody Orgeron, Parker Orgeron, Amy Orgeron and James Orgeron; one great-grandchild, Siddalie Orgeron; and two sisters, Melva Bouvier and Elaine Gisclair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Orgeron Sr. and Maria Savoie Orgeron; nine brothers, Julian Jr., Maurice, Rodney, Harrington, Alvin, Medrick, Alvie, Loyman, and Paul Orgeron; and one sister, Irene Scurlock. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 18 to October 19, 2011 ROY, ELEANOR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eleanor "Nell" Holcombe Roy, 87, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans. slipped the bonds of earth Sunday, Oct. 15th, 2011. Per her request, there will be no funeral. Her family will have a private celebration of her life at a future date. She is survived by her children, Elliott "Chip" Roy Jr. and wife, Linda, Camille Roy Carter and husband, Martin, David H. Roy, Jacques L. Roy and wife, Barbara, and Adele Roy Thevaos and husband, John; and eight grandchildren, Jessica Roy, Hannah Delaney, Jack Delaney, Jacob Roy, Spencer Roy, Anja Roy, Tomas Roy and Ryan Wells. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas B Holcombe and Adele St. Martin Holcombe; her husband Dr. Elliott C. Roy; one son, Thomas B. Roy; one daughter, Lenore C. Roy; one sister, Frances "Topsy" French; and one brother, Thomas Holcombe Jr. Those who knew her, knew her as a character and a force to be reckoned with. She had a great sense of humor, loved life, and enjoyed food and wine in the company of her friends and family. Her grandchildren thought she was WAY cool. She will be greatly missed. Thank you to Veronica Montrel for her loving care of Nell in her final months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her favorite charity, the American Cancer Society , 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 19 to October 20, 2011 BOURQUE, COREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cory Kent Bourque, 57, a native of Erath and resident of Delcambre, passed away at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 at Abbeville General. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Evangeline Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with the Rev. Herb Bennerfield officiating. Interment will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Jo Ann Bilello Bourque of Delcambre; step-sons, Matthew Pate of Abbeville, Curtis Pate of Lafayette, Joseph Pate and wife, Christina, of Hope Hall, Ala.; stepdaughter, Missy Collins of St. Charles; stepgrandchildren, Brock Pate, Marty St. Romaine, Kelly St. Romaine Plair and Jake Burnthorne; sisters, Colleen Ladnier and husband, Gene, of Delcambre and Deborah Romero and husband, Early, of Delcambre; nieces, Nikara James (godchild), Deithra Guillot (godchild), and Tandria Gary; nephews, Kegan James (godchild), and Khye Bourque; godchildren, Braylon Gary and Patty Jo Delcambre; and great nephews and nieces, Kandice Campbell, Kiahanna Guillot, Brylan Gary, Bryton Gary and Braxton Gary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rivers "TB" and Louella Bourque; and niece, Tarasia "Tiger" Romero. Mr. Bourque was a 1971 graduate of Delcambre High School and received a BA degree from the University of Southwestern LA in 1975. He has been involved in education since his graduation. He began his career as a fifth grade teacher at Railroad Avenue Elementary, then a sixth grade teacher at Park Elementary. Cory became a math teacher and Jr. High Coach at Delcambre High School in 1977 until 1987. In 1987 he became the Assistant Principal of Delcambre High School and served in this capacity for seven years. In 1994 he assumed the Principalship of Delcambre High School until his passing. Cory had an immeasurable amount of pride and love for Delcambre High School, the students and the community. He was an administrator that was loved by his faculty and student body. He always pursued excellence in every aspect of his life. He took much pleasure in standing on the side line for a DHS Panther football game and raising his arms to indicate "Touchdown Panthers." Cory was also very active with the Delcambre Shrimp Festival. He was responsible for boiling the shrimp, and always wanted to be sure that they were enjoyed by all. The love he had for his wife was undeniable, but he also had a special love for his English bulldog "Squeezer". Cory looked forward to spending time with his family and DHS extended family upon his retirement in January. He also enjoyed spending time at his camp, camping and hunting. He will be missed by the community of Delcambre, Delcambre High School and his family for all of the love and support he always so willingly gave. Pallbearers will be Al Mendoza, Kyle LeBlanc, Jason Langham, Lambert Pullin, Glenn "PaPop" Miguez and Johnny Langham. Honorary pallbearers will be Dane Ladnier and Damon Ladnier. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 and\or American Heart Association , Southeast Affiliate, Living Legacy Partnership, P O Box 409410, Atlanta, GA 30384-9410. Evangeline Funeral Homes of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 19 to October 20, 2011 CARRIER, WALLACE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wallace A. Carrier Jr., 77, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:48 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Landry Carrier; one son, Patrick Carrier and wife, Jan; one daughter, Mary C. Arcement and husband, Glenn; four brothers, Gerald, W.J. "Dubby", Ronnie, and Barry Carrier; one sister, Carolyn C. Lucas; three grandchildren, Monica C. Nolan and husband, Gregory Nolan II, Leah C. Jones and husband, Josh Jones, and Lauren E. Carrier; and four great- grandchildren, Claire, Harrison, Georgia and Charlie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace A. Carrier Sr. and Lollie Barbier Carrier; and one son, Keith A. Carrier. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 19 to October 20, 2011 HILL, GENE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gene Douglas Hill Sr., 71, a native of Raleigh, N.C. and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by three sons, Gene Douglas Hill Jr., Ronnie Glen Hill and Wister Gene Hill; and two sisters, Greta Burriss and Brenda Hill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Johnson Hill; his parents, Wister Gene and Susie Dell Norton Hill; and one brother, W.G. Hill. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 19 to October 21, 2011 MARMILLION, LILLIAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lillian Catherine LaRose Marmillion, 94, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 in Houma. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial following at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by five children, Mary Ann Marmillion Rampton, Norman Jr. and wife, Sand Warren Marmillion, Valsin Marmillion and partner, Juan Pisani, Kathy Marmillion Trahan, and Stephen and wife, Colleen Cole Marmillion; eight grandchildren, Bradley Naquin and wife, Melanie, Alicia Naquin Gros, Jamie Trahan Bernard, Ron Trahan and wife, Karen, Mitch Trahan, Nicole, Symone and Françoise Marmillion who have always called her their "Mamee"; seven great- grandchildren, Mary Beth and Matthew Gros, Kailin and Britlin Bernard, Conner and Maddie Jo Trahan, and Alexis Naquin; along with a host of nieces and nephews who will all miss her. She was preceded in death by her four LaRose siblings, Emmet, Cleveland, Thelma (Pitre) and Ethel (Vitter). Lillian was born on Aug. 13, 1917 in Timberton (Convent), the last child of the late Anatole F. LaRose and Albertine Robichaux. She grew up in Ponchatoula, moved to Shaw, Miss. and for the last 57 years, resided in Houma. "Miss Lil" was a devout Catholic and a founding parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. For the past 67 years, she was the loving wife of the late Norman Marmillion Sr. who died this past January. "Miss Lil's" foremost devotion was to her family. The family extends their warmest thanks to the supportive medical and nursing staffs of Chateau Terrebonne Health Care, Haydel Memorial Hospice and private sitters. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Terrebonne Council on Aging at 995 W.Tunnel Blvd, Houma, LA 70360 tele: 868-8411. To send condolences please visit chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 19 to October 20, 2011 MARTIN, ANATOLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anatole "Nat" Martin, 83, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by one son, Anatole "Shorty" Martin Jr. and wife, Joyce; three daughters, Yvonne M. Clement and husband, Charlie, Marie M. Cancienne, and Linda M. LeBlanc and husband, Terry; one brother, Frank Martin of Larose; and eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucy Martin; his parents, Alphonse J. Martin and Sidonia Gros Martin; and one son, Alphonse Martin Jr. He was an endowment member of the National Rifle Association, a life member of the Louisiana State Firemen's Association, a member of the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the American Legion Oncale-Solar Post 88. His hobbies were woodworking, hunting and genealogy. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 19 to October 20, 2011 RUTLEDGE, IRENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irene Rose Rutledge, 81, a native of London, England and resident of Carnoustie, Scotland, and Gibson, passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. Irene's wishes were to be cremated and then brought back to England to be laid to rest in the family cemetery. Survivors include her daughter Jacqueline Rutledge and partner, Angela Serio of Baton Rouge; daughter-in-law, Leslie Rutledge of Morgan City; two grandchildren, Meghan Irene Rutledge and Mason John Rutledge of Morgan City; and one great-grandson, Cayden Thomassie; one sister, Mary Winterton of Kanata, Canada; one brother, George Rose of Perth Australia; numerous nieces and nephews; and a very special niece and nephew, Lorraine Winterton and Stephen Winterton both of Kanata, Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick James and Mary Ann Breeze Rose of London; one son, John L. Rutledge Jr.; former husband and friend, John L. Rutledge Sr.; two brothers, Frederick J Rose Jr. of Barcelona and John Rose of Melbourne, Australia; and four sisters, Lily Whymark of Dartford Kent, England, June Candler of Lands End, England, Jennifer Bowman of Cobham, England and Alice Martell of Brighton, England. Ms. Rutledge was a veteran of the Women's Royal Army Corp and a retired RN. She loved her nursing career and felt both privileged and humbled to take care of the sick. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 19 to October 20, 2011 YOUNG, LILLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lillie A. Vicks Young, 60, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Beacon Light Baptist Church in Houma, with burial at Moses Cemetery No. 1 in Thibodaux. She is survived by two daughters, Hope Young of Houma, and Renee Young McCoy and husband, Nelson Jr., of Baton Rouge; one son, Kentrell Young of East Baton Rouge; six stepchildren; one sister, Linda Williams and husband, Eric of Houma; five brothers, Freddie Vicks Jr. and Robert Vicks, both of New Orleans, Wayne Vicks of Baton Rouge and Nolan Vicks and wife, Sylvia, of Schriever and Charles Vicks of Monroe; and six grandchildren, 20 stepgrandchildren and six step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Young Jr.; her parents, Freddie Sr. and Mildred Alga Vicks; and sisters, Mary Joseph and Janice Vicks. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 22, 2011 ADAMS, WINNIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Winnie Lapeyrouse Adams, 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, slipped away quietly to join her beloved husband in God's paradise on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 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. She is survived by two sons, Spencer Adams and wife, Eva, and Hayes Adams and wife, Patti; three daughters, Etha LeCompte and husband, Jesse, Lolita Henry and Winnie Thibodeaux; 13 grandchildren, Jesse LeCompte Jr. and wife, Alena, Troy LeCompte Sr. and wife, Robin, Percy LeCompte Sr., Jerrimie Thibodeaux Sr. and companion, Bernice Dardar, Lolita Mayon, Sean and wife, Sarah, Ryan Adams and wife, Sarah, Dawn Adams, Amy Martin, Debbie Adams and companion, Britt Bates, David Martin and wife, Bunny, Cassie Parfait and husband, Alex, and Trevor Adams; seven stepgrandchildren, Angel Bonvillain and husband, Ryan, Derrick Pellegrin and wife, Tiffani, Jarred Charpentier and wife, Sandra, Tara Robichaux and husband, Rick, Chris Collins, Josh Foret, Brandy Collins and Brandy Henry; 19 great-grandchildren, Ashley Rodrigue and husband, Josh, Jetti LeCompte and wife, Lacey, Troy LeCompte Jr., Percy LeCompte Jr., Heidi LeCompte and companion, Jason, Jace LeCompte, Shelby LeCompte, Alysa Sanchez, Austin Martin, Howard Brunet Jr., Kirsten Thibodeaux, Camron Mayon, Hero Theriot, Jay Theriot, Jerrimie Thibodeaux Jr., Caleb Mayon, Kami Bates, Grace Adams and Shawn Thibodeaux; four step-grandchildren, Tate Dupre, Derreck Pellegrin Jr., Kamyrn Fitch and Bryn Pellegrin; two step-great-grandchildren, Mace and Ren Charpentier; and two great-great-grandchildren, Jozlynn Rodrigue and Joseph O'Herte. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hayes Adams Sr.; her mother, Fannie S. Lapeyrouse and father, Narcisse Lapeyrouse; one sister, Etta Lapeyrouse; three brothers, Iry, Lee, and Thomas Lapeyrouse; and her beloved infant son, Joseph Adams. She will be missed by many other friends and family. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was caring and giving, loyal, hardworking and loving. She was a teacher for Terrebonne Parish Public and Private Schools for more than 35 years. She was a member of the Lagniappe Fair Workers for many years, a life member and past Auxiliary president of the Aswell L. Picou FVW Unit 9608 for almost 10 years, life member of the Kenneth C. Boudreaux American Legion Unit 3801 and past president for 20 years, member of the Alter Society, Catholic Daughters, Ward 7 Citizens Club, lector/commentator and minister of bread and cup at St. Joseph Church. She was also a past member of the Recreation Board, commission of elections, devoted fund raiser for the Cerebral Palsy Telethon for a number of years, past Red Cross worker, loyal bingo worker for both the VFW and American Legion, and Religion teacher. She loved bingo and pokeno, playing cards with her daughters, watching baseball and football, flowers, butterflies, family and friends. Her laugh, advice, voice, touch, presence and love will be painfully missed. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 21, 2011 BALDWIN, LOUISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louise "Lou" St. Germain Baldwin, 94, a native of Plattenville and resident of Napoleonville, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at her home at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. Funeral services were held Oct. 15 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with interment in the church cemetery. Louise is survived by 10 children, Clyde and wife, Beverly Baldwin, Robert and wife, Barbara Baldwin, Cheryl and husband, Howard Hebert, Karen and husband, Larry Arboneaux, Alma and husband, Chris Landry, Germaine and husband, Bill Hill, Warren Baldwin and Nanette Baldwin, Mark Baldwin, Bryan and wife, Wendy Baldwin, and Carl and wife, Brenda Baldwin; 21 grandchildren, Cinnamon, Clyde J., Frederick D., Rhonda, Rhoda, Robert H., Tana, Betsey, Joseph, and Ryan Baldwin, Brett Hebert, Jennifer H. Pellegrin, Karesa A. Usey, Beth A. Blanchard, Marci L. Hanegan, Brandi Landry, Amori L. Nauman, Christine H. Boniol, Eric Hill, Misty B. Hue, and Kasey B. Thompson; 28 great-grandchildren and one expected; four brothers, Norman "Cadie", Homer, Bernard "Chick", and C.J. St. Germain; and one sister, Alverta "Al" Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert M. Baldwin; one son, Frederick A. Baldwin; one granddaughter, Felicia M. Hill; infant grandson, Baby Arboneaux; her parents, Joseph and Enola St. Germain; five brothers, Lynn, Louis, (twin brother), John, Maurice, and Raymond St. Germain; and two sisters, Ouida S. LeBlanc and Therese S. Falterman. A gentle, devoted life-long Catholic, Lou was an inspiration to all who knew her, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She retired from Assumption General Hospital. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Immaculate Conception Ladies Altar Society, the Third Order of Mary, and Raceland Memorial Auxiliary Unit 349. The family expresses thanks to the caregivers who assisted us with Mother at home: Heidi Aucoin, Mabel Barrilleaux, Carolyn Landry, Lesa Washington, Amedisys Hospice, and Metro Preferred Home Health Providers. Thanks also to Dr. Charles Bolotte, the Staff at Assumption Community Hospital, and Thibodaux Regional Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the UCSF Foundation Neuro-Oncology Fund (B1573), P.O. Box 45339, San Francisco, CA 94145, or to the Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center: The Sister Dulce Foundation, Inc., 17560 George O'Neal Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817. "For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's For this is why Christ died and came to life, that he might be the Lord of both the living and the dead." Romans 14:8 - 9 Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 21, 2011 CHIASSON, HUEY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Huey Chiasson Sr., 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Huey Chiasson Jr. and wife, Theresa, Jerry Chiasson and wife, Geri, and Roddy Chiasson and wife, Kim; one daughter, Janice Constant and husband, Donald; one daughter-in-law, Martha Peltier; one sister, Dorothy Trosclair; 13 grandchildren, Travis Chiasson, Chantell Gonzales, Cade, Jacob, and Clint Chiasson, Randi Abadie, Meggie Kliebert, Mitsy Woodard, Ashlyn, Cody, and Tyler Chiasson, and Bryce and Jackson Chiasson; four stepgrandchildren, Shelly Ledet, Stacy Thibodaux, Zac and Sydni Faucheaux; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara "Bobbie" Marie L. Chiasson; his parents, Ozema Chiasson and Valerie Chiasson; one brother, Elmo Chiasson; and six sisters, Eula Mae Gros, Floyd Thibodaux, Grace LeBlanc, Zenobia Landry, Penny Landry and Margarite Knight. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 21, 2011 CHIASSON, RICKY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ricky A. Chiasson, 55, a native and resident of Lockport, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Denise Pitre Chiasson; his mother, Pearl Chiasson; one son, Benjamin Chiasson; three grandchildren, Kayla, Dyson, and Brenn Chiasson; three godchildren, Jennifer P. Sampey, Cody Chiasson and Jobie Chiasson; two brothers, Randy and Ronnie Chiasson; and one sister, Gail C. Cheramie. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Chiasson. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 21, 2011 DUPRE, DOLORES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dolores "Sue" L. Ledet-Dupre, 88, a native of Chauvin and resident at The Oaks of Houma, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Dena L. Redmond and husband, Casey of Montegut; one son, Albert J. Ledet Jr. and wife, Bessie of Houma; three stepsons, Wayne Dupre and wife, June, of Houma, Joel Dupre of Bayou Blue and Murphy "Mickey" Dupre and wife, Paula of Chauvin; one stepdaughter, Maria Dupre and companion, Karen Dahmer of Las Cruces, N.M.; 12 grandchildren, Loni and Abby Redmond of Montegut, Albert J. Ledet III and wife, Laura, of Houston, Michael Ledet of Atlanta, Geralyn Fangue and husband, Mark, of Bourg, Angela Adair and husband, Joseph, of Tupelo, Miss., Timothy Ledet and wife, Margie, of Hattiesburg, Miss., John Ledet and wife, Stacey, of Houma, Tanya Whatley and husband, Bill, of Chauvin, Brandi Chauvin of Greenville, N.C., Kandi Chauvin and common law husband, Shane Pierron, of Chauvin and Andy Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Emily "Toot" Naquin of Des Allemands; six brothers, Willie "Bill", Wilbur, Sidney "T-boy", Albert "Nupee", and Walter Lyons all of Chauvin and Russell Lyons of Montegut; and 10 step-granchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and numerous step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert J. Ledet Sr.; her second husband, Murphy J. Dupre Sr.; her parents, Vanis and Beulah Guidry Lyons; one brother, Lawrence Lyons; one sister, Beverly Lyons Domangue; one daughter, Charlotte Ledet Chauvin; and one son-in-law, Curtis Chauvin. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post 9608, the American Legion Post 380 Ladies Auxiliary and St. Joseph Catholic Church Altar Society. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and will be greatly missed. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 21, 2011 PICOU, WEBB ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Webb Paul Picou, 88, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg for more than 36 years, was born Oct. 10, 1923, and died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. The recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. led by his godchild, Ronnie Picou. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Cathedral of St. Frances de Sales in Houma. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Revs. William Todd and Carl Collins as celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery No. 2 in Houma, with full military honors as he will be laid to rest next to his son. He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Olen, with memories of his dedicated love, times of laughter and their sharing of tears and of holding hands. He leaves behind his loving children; a son, Glynn Picou and wife, Dale also of Bourg; daughter, Mella Rodriguez and husband, Ray of Denham Springs; eight grandchildren, Paul Reeves and wife, Elizabeth, Rusty Picou and wife, Thea, Holly Picou Verrett and husband, Tommy, Jill Rhodes, Marci Rhodes Henning and husband, Eric, Ray Paul Rhodes and wife, Christy, Curt Picou and Joseph Rodriguez; 14 great-grandchildren, Tyler Reeves, Timmy Picou, Lane Verrette, Carson Henning, Zachary Verrette, Ray "R.J." Paul Rhodes Jr., Scarlett Henning, Hunter Reeves, Aubrey Henning, Carter Verrette, Cooper Reeves, Brody Henning, Brayden Rhodes, and Jewell Henning, and two expected great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucy Porche; and his godchildren, Ronnie Picou, Carroll Boquet Jr., Richard 'Dickie' Picou and Rob Martinez. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Picou; his granddaughter, Madison Picou; his parents, Alidore Picou and Melina LeCompte Picou; four brothers, Marsand Picou, Isadore Picou, Bruce Picou and Easton Picou Sr.; and a special friend, Elton 'Pete' Chauvin. Pallbearers will be Paul Reeves, Rusty Picou, Curt Picou, Ray Paul Rhodes, Joseph Rodriguez and Brian Chadwich. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He loved to visit family and friends and never met a stranger. Those who knew him knew he had a great sense of humor, and was ready to share a joke or two. For years he loved watching football and baseball on t.v. along with The Lawrence Welk Show, rerun after rerun. And, if you visited with him long enough you were sure to hear his accounts of his service as an Army Sgt. in the World War II invasion of Omaha Beach on D-Day, the Battle of St. Lou and the Battle of the Bulge. He was honored in New Orleans at the National D-Day Museums 66th D-Day anniversary celebration where he was interviewed for a television broadcast. After retiring from Halliburton Services with 30 years of service he loved to keep busy in his "Dilly Dally" Garden. Another favorite pastime was baking his famous 3-layer cakes and cooking, raising birds and taking trips to the city (New Orleans) for one of his favorite desserts-coffee and beignets or to take his children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren for a snowball or two. Life was good and blessings were many for this very faith-filled family man. After his body began to confine him from his normal activities, his strength and courage to keep on keeping on, gave testimony to his life and service to God and his family and country. Thanks to all of you who showed love, support and friendship during his lifetime especially his hospice support nurses Carolyn and Jill; caregiver, Dee; Marcel, who faithfully sat and visited with him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 21, 2011 PRICE, JOYCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joyce Brunet Price, 79, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial to follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Jerry and wife, Frankie, of Prairieville, Delvin Jr. and wife, Rita, of Monroe, Elmer "Pel" and wife, Billie, of Houma and Marty and wife, Kimberly, of Houma; six grandchildren, Amanda, Dawn, and Chris Price, Tanya Hooper, Meagan Stevens and Lindsey Hover; three great-grandchildren, Logan Price, Kameron and Kennedy Grace Hooper; three half brothers, Carroll, Theodore "J.T.", Gerald, and Burt Brunet; and three half sisters, Evelyn LeBoeuf, Sheryl Lee Nelton and Ruby Ann Pirtle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delvin "Yick" Price Sr.; her parents, Theodore Brunet Jr. and Amcie LeBoeuf Brunet; one brother, Edward "Ted" Brunet; two half brothers, Daniel and Barry Brunet; and one half sister, Yvonne Pitre. She was retired from Wal-Mart after working there for more than 22 years. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Church where she was a member of the Alter Society. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 21, 2011 RICHARD, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Wilton Richard, 28, of Emerald Isle, N.C., died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at his home after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Cape Carteret Baptist Church in Cape Carteret, N.C. James is survived by his parents, Jerry and Jo Anne Richard of Emerald Isle; one sister, Joy Richard of Raleigh, N.C.; his grandmother, Josephine Bourg Junot of Houma; many cousins, aunts and uncles in the Louisiana, Texas and San Francisco areas; his birth mother, Dawn Huffman Nelson and husband, Brian of Broad Run, Va.; one brother, Tim Nelson; his grandmother, Louise Feld and grandfather, John Huffman; and many other relatives in the Northern Virginia area. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary-Jo Richard of Herndon, Va.; and his grandparents, Hewitt P. "Jack" Junot of Houma, Octavia Gaudet Richard Pitre of Cut Off and Wilton Richard of Thibodaux. James was a 2002 graduate of Croatan High School and a 2006 graduate of Beacon College in Leesburg, Fla. In lieu of flowers, James's family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710. "Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has provided to those who love Him." James 1:12 Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 21, 2011 ROBERT, NELL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nell Theresa Picou Robert, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass will be held on at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her loving and caring husband of 41 years, Rodney C. Robert; two daughters, Patricia K. Moore and husband, Craig, of Schriever and Natalie T. Tassin and husband, Keith Jr., of Gray; one son, Stephen M. Robert and wife, Kristi Seely of Houma; one stepson, Rodney L. Robert and wife, Tina of Humble, Texas; two sisters, Claudette Picou Dryden and Chris Picou Hebert and husband, Henry; one brother, Robert W. Picou Sr. and wife, Brenda; grandchildren, Lindsey Collins Davis and husband, Brody, of Raceland, Cooper M. Robert, Seth M. Moore, Carter M. Robert and Drake A. Tassin; nieces and nephews, Anita Thibodaux, Tina Landry, Robert "Bobby" Picou Jr., Billy Picou, Ryan Hebert and Kade Hebert; and eight great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Picou and Anita Thibodeaux Picou; her grandparents, Freddie C. and Anniest LeBlanc Thibodeaux, and Louis and Lena Lyons Picou; one sister, Anne Carol Picou; two nephews, Brian Dryden Sr. and Kendall Dryden; and brother-in-law, David Dryden. Nell was a retired R.N. from TGMC with more than 35 years of service. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church, a past member of the ladies Carnival Club Krewe of Aphrodite "Gazoobies", a dedicated volunteer for the American Cancer Society including Relay for Life and Camp Blue Bird for cancer survivors, and a member of the Nostros Support Group at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. The family thanks Dr. Ray Cinnater, Dr. Robert Gamble, Dr. Raul Doria, Dr. Harry McGaw, Dr. June Jones, Dr. Gregore Maidoh, Dr. Robert Alexander and Dr. Liz McBurney of the LSU School of Medicine. The family would also like to thank the staff of Three North at TGMC, Hospice of South Louisiana, Amedisys Home Health Services, and Bayou Home Care Agency. The family appreciates your professional care and support during this trying time. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 20 to October 21, 2011 THERIOT, GERALDINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine Clement Sheets Theriot, 86, a resident of Morgan City, was born July 18, 1925 and passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 in Morgan City. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Jerald and Raoul Sheets; one stepson, Paul Theriot; three grandsons, Jerald Jr., Clarence Jr. and Scott Sheets; two great- grandsons, Daniel and Andrew Sheets; and one great-granddaughter, Kayla Sheets. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raoul and Laura Clement; one sister, Joyce Gros; husbands, Elmo M. Sheets, and Ovile "Pete" Theriot; two sons, Elmo J. and Clarence T. Sheets; one granddaughter, Litza Freeman; and one great- grandson, Joshua Sheets. She was the owner of Lady Be Lovely beauty salons in both Morgan City and Berwick. She was a lifetime member of the V.F.W Ladies Auxiliary Post 4222 in Morgan City. She loved bowling, cooking, and being with family and friends. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 DAIGLE, MURRAY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Murray James Daigle, 52, was born March, 27, 1959 in Rayne and peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 201, surrounded by his loved ones in Rayne. Memorial services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Verdin Daigle of Houma; four children, Derrick Daigle and wife, Melanie, of Duson, Blaire Daigle and Michael Daigle of Golden Meadow, and Shane Verdin and wife, Tamica, of Houma; his mother, Ethel Bergeron of Hamsphire, Texas; three grandchildren, Evan and Mia of Golden Meadow, and Shayne Maci Verdin of Houma; two sisters, Robin Daigle Ware of Rayne, and Denise Daigle Richard and brother-in-law, Bryan Richard of Rayne; and two brothers, Del Daigle and Benny Boutte of Rayne. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lee Daigle; one brother, Perry Daigle; and best friend, Sidney Kibodeaux. The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice for their care and compassion given to Murray and his family. The family would like donations to be made to Heart of Hospice, 201 W. Vermilion St. #200, Lafayette, LA 70501. Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 DAVIS, ROCHELLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rochelle "RW" William Davis, 81, a native of Canton, Miss. and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today in the chapel. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lee Kinnard Davis; two sons, Billy and wife, Stella Davis, and John and wife, Denise Davis; five daughters, Edith and husband, Paul Lirette, Dianne and husband, McKinley Brossette, Wanda and husband, Glenn Clements, Pearl Davis, and Annette and husband, Pat Scott; one brother, Ollie Davis; one sister, Dimple Watson; and 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Pearl Joles Davis; four brothers, Charles, Arthur, John Jr., and Alfred Davis; four sisters, Gladys Futrell, Agnes Price, Selma Holder and Opal Davis. He was in the U.S. Army during Korean War. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children's Advocacy Center are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 DEVILLIER, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Daly DeVillier, 78, a native of Leonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. A memorial service will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gail Bertand Lamonte; one son, John A. DeVillier; one sister, Geraldine DeVillier Breaux; and five grandchildren, Craig John DeVillier of Gulfport, Miss., Ryan Anthony DeVillier of Thibodaux, Renee Elizabeth DeVillier of Thibodaux, Zackery Joseph DeVillier of Thibodaux and Regina Louise DeVillier Smith of Lucedale, Miss. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Louise Hodges DeVillier; one daughter, Gwendolyn Georgette DeVillier Smith; and siblings, Lindburgh, Dewey, and Moise DeVillier, Lucy DeVillier Noel, Aremina DeVillier Woodson, Aristile, Edwin, Simon, Lonnie, Alfred, and Nathan DeVillier. He was a retired drilling superintendent for Exxon and a U.S. Marine. He donated his body to Science for medical research. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 GUIDRY, BARBARA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barbara S. Guidry, 65, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be held at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Earl J. "Tee-Tee" Guidry Sr.; four sons, Kerry, Steven, and Alfred Guidry and Richard Rossi; three daughters, Angela Roth, Belva DeShazo and Richelle Arnold; eight stepchildren, Audrey Pellegrin, Flossie Aucoin, Emily Ledet, Marissa Usie, Debra Guidry, Earl J. Guidry Jr., Nathan and Charles Guidry; and 37 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Belva Spongia; two brothers, Frank Spongia Jr. and Gene Haul; and three sisters, Carolyn French, Joyce Lendhart and Belva Piptin. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help cover funeral expenses would be appreciated. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 HEBERT, DARREN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Darren Hebert, 46, went home to be with the Lord after a 23 year battle with cancer on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, surrounded by his family and in the loving arms of his wife and children. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church, 522 Green St., Thibodaux, with burial at St Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife, Angie Bernard Hebert; daughter, Alysa Hebert; son, Derek Hebert; granddaughters, Emma and Zoe Adams; parents, Ronnie and Carolyn Hebert; brother, Douglas Hebert; sisters, Mary Vedros, Monica Trosclair, Vickie (Jerry) Chaisson, Tonya Hebert, and Stacey (Terry) Bergeron; in-laws, Bob and Arlene Bernard; sisters-in-law, Wanda (Denis) Talbot, Nanette (Jared) Duncan; brothers-in-laws, Bobby (Marlene) Bernard and Eddie "Bush" Bernard; nieces and nephews, Shawn Hebert, Josh and David Trosclair, Olivia Bergeron, Luke Hebert, Nicole Vedros, Denis and Dana Talbot, Corey and Kathy Talbot, Melissa and Louis Voiron, Benji and Belinda Talbot, Lynette and Brian Talbot, Leslie and Rob Richard, Grant and Zach Duncan; his beloved dog, Cali; and many great nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Odette Sevin, and Joseph and Rose Hebert; and his brother-in-law, Scott "Hoppy" Trosclair. Darren was a Gulf War Veteran, Assistant Fire Chief for Lafourche Crossing 308 Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Thibodaux Home, Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Department, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle. Special thanks to St Joseph Hospice, Nurses Cathy and Lin, Charlie Musso, all area fire departments and Rev Bill Crawford. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to help with funeral and medical expenses are greatly appreciated. Donations can be made to the First Presbyterian Church c/o Darren Hebert Memorial Fund 522 Green St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 MOSES, WINDELL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Windell C. Moses, 61, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dianna Beo Moses of Houma; three sons, Micheal Moses and wife, Toika, of Houston, Kindell Moses of San Antonio, and Eldrich Granger and wife, Lori, of Harvey; two daughters, Rosanna Moses of Houston and Renata Moses of Houma; two brothers, Joseph Moses and wife, Garina, of San Antonio, and Arnold Lee Moses of Morgan City; one sister, Drusilla Bailey and husband, Arthur of Morgan City; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Kate Watson Moses; one brother, Horace Bernard Moses; one sister, Wanda Jean Moses Jones; and his grandparents, Arthur Moses Sr. and Mary Vergin Moses, and Willie and Ethel Robertson Watson. He was a member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church and a retired cook from Terrebonne General Medical Center. He was a member of Royal Dukes and Boys on the Bayou. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 PLAUCHE', JULIUS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Julius "Tick" Plauche', 52, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. All are invited to attend a celebration of his life at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pointe au Barre' boat launch. He is survived by two brothers, John B. Plauche' and wife, Mary Ann, and Anthony Plauche'; three sisters, Virginia Langland and husband, Dale, Ann Thompson and husband, Charlie, and Bernadette Irvine and husband, Frank; nieces and nephews, David Plauche', Jennifer Liffman, Peter and Aren Langland, Elise Barnett, Nicole Matheny, Emily and Austin Irvine and his "family" Jody and Robert Lirette, Chris Wells and crew; and numerous spouses of his nieces and nephews and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Drs. John and Anna Plauche'; and second mother, Simone Arson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 PRICE, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond "Fast Jack" Price, 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church, 109 St. Peter St., Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Doris Frazier Price; two brothers, Lonnie, and Nolan and wife, Jane Price all of Thibodaux; five sisters, Shirley Ross, Geraldine Young, Sheila Price and Linda Meads all of Thibodaux, and Carol and husband, Wilbert Robinson of Gray; a sister-in-law, Ethel Mae Frazier; four brothers-in-law, Weldon, Lawrence, Wilfred, and Luther Frazier; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eldora Price; three brothers, Henry Jr., Charles Sr., and Roland Price; two sisters, Cora Lee Garner and Audrey Mae Sherman; and his grandparents, Florence and Willie Moore Sr., and Warner and Katie Price. He was a retired employee of J. Ray McDermott Shipyard and Lafourche Sugar. He was also a deacon at St. Peter Baptist Church. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 RICHARDSON, JESSIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jessie Mae Richardson, 82, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious services will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, David Williams and wife, Nancy, of Nebraska, Vincent Richardson and wife, Sharon, of Thibodaux and Oliver Richardson and wife, Audrey, of Labadieville; one sister, Josephine Williams of Shreveport; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rayfield Richardson; her parents, David and Rosa Williams; two sons, Harold Richardson and Abraham Richardson; five brothers, Clarence, Ron, Elijah, Wilbert, and Robert Williams; and two sisters, Rose Mary Graley and Enola Gabriel. She served as a deaconess of St. Phillip Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 TABOR, PEARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pearl Hebert Tabor, 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Norris J. Tabor; two sons, Troy A. Tabor and wife, Cherise, and Marc J. Tabor; one brother, Joseph Hebert; one sister, Mary Louise Lajaunie; and five grandchildren, Bradley, Rebecca, Zachary, Trevor, and Trent Tabor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmanuel and Aline Braud Hebert; five brothers, Louis, Roy, Bernie, and Archie Hebert and Emmanuel Hebert Jr.; and three sisters, Bertha Hebert Boudreaux, Margaret Hebert Pitre and Rita Hebert Louviere. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 TERREBONNE, DUDLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dudley Joseph Terrebonne, 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away at 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at noon today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Anna Lou Dantin Terrebonne; two sons, Daniel Terrebonne, and Davey Terrebonne and wife Debbie; two daughters, Marlene Terrebonne Griffin and husband, Stephen, and Kathy Terrebonne Pitre and husband, Jerry; five grandchildren, Jackie Griffin Galliano and husband, Eric, Shelly Griffin Bruce and husband, Curtis Jr., Megan Griffin, Derek Pitre and wife, Marie, and Marisa Pitre; six great- grandchildren, Devon, Anna-Claire, Chance, Connor, Christopher and Marcy; and two sisters, Hazel Terrebonne Gremillion and husband, Ernest, and Rena Terrebonne Owen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eumesse A. Terrebonne and Blanche Eymard Terrebonne; and one brother-in-law, Donald Owen. He was Catholic and a member of the Holy Name Society. His passion was gardening and he was a shrimper by trade. The family extends their warmest thanks to the supportive medical and nursing staff of St. Joseph Hospice of Thibodaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 WILLIAMS, ANTHONY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony J. "Boobie" Williams, 51, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Donaldsonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 926 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Protestant Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ada Westley Williams; one son, Quan Anthony Williams; three stepchildren, Jerry Westley, Stephen and Lynette Falcon; his parents, Genevieve and Percy Williams Jr. of Donaldsonville; three sisters, Beverly and husband, Raymond Williams, of Donaldsonville, Pamela and husband, Royal Jr. Harvey, of Darrow and Melissa and husband, Todd Geason of St. James; four brothers, Percy Williams III of Orangeburg, S.C., Albert Sr. and wife, Frances, of Plaquemine, Kenneth and wife, Claudette Sr., of Napoleonville and James Williams of Darrow; and one grandchild and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Henrietta Peters, and Rebecca and Percy Williams Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 21 to October 22, 2011 WILLIAMS, EDNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edna "Mae" Williams, 69, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Williams; her foster mother, Mary L. Watson of Houma; two brothers, Leonard Thompson of Monroe and foster brother Willie Glaze Jr. of Houma; and three sisters, Louvina Thompson, Josephine Hawkins of Los Angeles, and foster sister Joan and husband, Ernest Williams of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Van C. Thompson Jr. and Edna Moore Thompson; foster grandmother, Ruth Jeff Arnold; one son, Craig Anthony Williams; two brothers, Van C. Thompson Jr. and Van C. Thompson II. She was Catholic and a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 22 to October 23, 2011 BREAUX, EARL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl Joseph Breaux Jr., 67, a native and resident of Gray, died at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janet Breaux of Gray; four sons, Earl Breaux III and wife, Karla, of Florence, Miss., Joey Paul Breaux and wife, Lisa, of Houma, Foster Paul Breaux of Houma and Quinton Joseph Breaux of Gray; one daughter, Angelique Breaux Nicholas and husband, Kris of Gray; six sisters, Joyce McElroy and husband, George, of Houma, Florence Breaux of Houma, Anita "PeeWee" Bergeron of Gray, Deloris Babin of Houma, Doris Pulley of Gray, and Olivia Anthony and husband, Terry, of Fairfield, Texas; grandchildren, Shawn, Shane and wife, Gabriell, Sydney, Michaela, Koty, and Macy Breaux Carolyn, and Logan Nicholas; step-grandchildren, Luis Nunez, Mike Crochet, Kimberly "K.K." Trahan, Rene' "Poochy" Boudreaux, Maxine Hill, April and Alison Bennett; one godchild, Michael Bergeron; and seven step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Breaux Sr. and Velma Toups Breaux; two brothers, Norris "Bozo" Breaux and Elbert "Bo-Boy" Breaux; and one sister, Judy Ann Breaux. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. He has been a member of the Evergreen Lions Club for 25 years. He enjoyed working his Bingo games and spending time with family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 22 to October 23, 2011 HOLLEY, HARVEY, SR. Harvey "Hop" Holley Sr. 80, a resident of Deatsville, Ala., died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 in Lebanon, Tenn. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home and from 1 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at Bethel West Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. Ronnie Cope officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Peggy and husband, Johnny Morris, and Debbie Holley, both of Lebanon, Tenn; three sons, James Holley of Houma, Harvey "Hoppy" and wife, Elaine Holley Jr., of Schriever and Willie Daniel Holley of Thibodaux; sisters, Pearline Broughton of Mobile, Ala., Lois Franklin and Eddie Lee Sasser, both of Evergreen, Ala.; and eight grandchildren and seven great- grandsons. Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana, Ala. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 22 to October 23, 2011 SCIONEAUX, MELVIN, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melvin Antoine Scioneaux Jr., 76, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Kleibert Scioneaux; three sons, Melvin Antione Scioneaux III and wife, Lynn Martinez Scioneaux, Jason Anthony Scioneaux and wife, Tonya Adras Scioneaux, and Gerard James Scioneaux and wife, Penny Rodrigue Scioneaux; one daughter, Dena Scioneaux Granier and husband, Jody; one brother, Gill Scioneaux; one sister, Mary Ann Scioneaux Poirrier; eight grandchildren, Jeremy and Joshua Granier, Casey Scioneaux Adams, and Mindy, Cameron, Christian, Madison, and Holden Scioneaux; and three great- grandchildren, Bailey and Jay Granier, and Kenzie Jo Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Antione Scioneaux Sr. and Olivia Josephine Rome; one son, Kevin James Scioneaux; three brothers, Paul Robert Scioneaux, James Scioneaux and Raymond Scioneaux; one sister, Nellie Scioneaux Morvant; and one great-grandchild, Baby Scionceaux. Mr. Scioneaux was a loving husband and father. As an avid sports fan of LSU tigers and New Orleans Saints, he himself was a 2010 Louisiana Senior Olympics Champion. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1514 of Vacherie, the Jaycees, 4H, and FFA. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 23 to October 25, 2011 BLANCHARD, JERRY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry J. Blanchard, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday October 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Chatagnier Blanchard; one son, Jerry Joseph "Doobie" Blanchard Jr.; four daughters, Cherie Boudreaux, Tammy Degruise, Tanya Gautreaux and Maria Marcel; two brothers, Virgis Blanchard and Kenneth Michael Blanchard; two sisters, Darlene Amos and Bernadette Pitre; 12 grandchildren, Kristin Nichols, Jordan Pellegrin, Joshua Degruise, Skyler Degruise, Hannah Degruise, Brendan Gautreaux, Blade Blanchard, Caleb Blanchard, Brody Blanchard, Jolby Marcel, Celeste Marcel and Jacob Marcel; two great grandchildren, Xander and Kaedan Nicholls; six step-grandchildren Zack Boudreaux, Baily Boudreaux, Robert Specer Jr., Sammy Spencer, Kadden Spencer, Willie Royal and Dredden Spencer, four son-in-laws, Michael Boudreaux, David Degruise, Craig Gautreaux and Robert Spencer Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Edna Blanchard; and two sisters, Nearlie Smallwood and Geraldine Donaldson. He worked at M&L Industries for 37 years. He was a parishioner of New Life Fellowship. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 23 to October 25, 2011 CARTER, PAULINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pauline Arden Carter, 87, a Houma resident and native of Pauls Valley, Ok., died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. Visitation will be Monday from 9-11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma with religious services to follow. Burial will take place at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. Pauline Arden Carter, a native of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, was born on Feb. 3, 1924. She lived previously in Bayou Blue. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Arden and Beulah May Russell Arden and by her brother Hoyet Arden and her sister-in-law, Gertrude Arden and husband Orby Carter. She is survived by one nephew, Charles Arden and two nieces, Teresa Thompson and Shannon Freeman. She is also survived by her godmother, Adeline Pellegrin. Mrs. Carter was a very loving, generous Christian. She was a retired beautician and nurse. She fostered three children, Marie Russell, Calvin Russell and Dawn Tollison. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 23 to October 25, 2011 CHATAGNIER, RUTH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruth Junot Chatagnier, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday Oct. 20, 2011 at 10:10 p.m. Visitation will be Monday from 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8-11 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Randy, Kent and Todd Chatagnier, two grandchildren and one great granchild. She was preceded by her husband, Willard "Pat" Chatagnier, her parents, Sydney and Ida Junot; five brothers, Alton, Sydney Jr., Norman, Jack and Leonard Junot; and two sisters, Earline Junot and Edith Register. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 23 to October 25, 2011 HARRIS, YVONNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Yvonne Beverly Harris, 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Harris Sr.; two sons, Carlos Kemp and wife, Regina, of Gray and Joseph Harris Jr. and wife, Vanessa, of Houma; two daughters, Jolanda Harris and Jovonne Harris of Houma; two brothers, Harold Harris and Sylvester Smith Jr. of Houma; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester Sr. and Sarah Perkins Smith; three sisters, Doris Smith, Bernice P. Ruffin and Wydonda Smith; and her grandparents, Martha Taylor Perkins and Henry Perkins Sr., and Millie Ringo and John Smith. She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and a retired teacher for the Head Start Program in Terrebonne and Lafourche. She was a member of Darcus Taylor Order of Cyrene 19, Heroin of Jericho 3, and JJ Clement 15 Order of Eastern Star. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 23 to October 25, 2011 TALBOT, CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Camille Talbot, 89, a native of Morgan City and Houma resident, died Thursday Oct. 20, 2011. Visitation will be Monday from 8:30-10 a.m. at Mulberry Baptist Church, with burial to follow in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Leta Gwen Reynolds Talbot; two sons, Glynn Talbot and wife Sheren and Michal Talbot; three brothers, Russell Talbot, Gilbert Talbot and Riley Talbot; four grandchildren, Seth, Jessica and Matthew Talbot and Tia Breaux; and two great grandchildren, Hunter Dupre and Brooklyn Foster. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Olive Portier Talbot and Leona Kern Talbot; and one brother, Ernest Talbot Jr. He was a regional manager for Baker Oil Tools. The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or any hospice of your choice. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 24 to October 25, 2011 BENOIT, DOLESE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dolese "Big Man" Benoit, 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Beatrice Thibodaux Benoit; one son, Roland Benoit and wife, Margaret; one daughter, Janice Benoit Fabregas and husband, Michael; his daughter-in-law, Esther Benoit; and seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oremile Benoit and Mary Sanchez Benoit; one son, Roy Benoit; three brothers, Eddie, Dave, and Mack Benoit; five sisters, Eve Himel, Laura Andras, Estelle Boudreaux, Bernice Sanchez and Tillie Ordoyne. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are requested for funeral expenses. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 24 to October 25, 2011 DOMINGUE, DARDEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Darden Daniel Domingue, 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:46 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ann Butcher Domingue; children, Michael W. Domingue and wife, Mary, Cheryl D. Mender and husband, Henry, Berwick Fonseca and wife, Aimee, and Jennifer Fonseca and husband, Rodney Harrington; grandchildren, Aimee Domingue Castro, Patrick Domingue, Daniel Luquet, Ashley Hebert, Courtney Luquet, James Domingue, Katie Domingue Faries, Bryce Pitre, Destiny Fonseca, Brodie Fonseca and Beau Fonseca; and great-grandchildren, Kennedy Menard, Bryley Hebert, Ella Domingue and two on the way. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Mathilda Bourgeois LaBorde; and one sister, Marie Bruno Daniels. You're the song of my heart, the joy of my days, the answer to my prayers. You're God's greatest blessing in my life, and I'll love you always. -Me In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Darden Daniel Domingue to local disabled Veterans Organizations. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 24 to October 25, 2011 GUTIERREZ, ELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ella Nora Carlos Gutierrez, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Liner and husband, Warren Liner Sr., and Roxann Bourg and husband, Parnell; five brothers, Andrew Carlos, Constant Callahan, Gary Callahan, Sterling Callahan and Desire Callahan; one sister, Geraldine Liner; three grandchildren, Consuela Punch and husband, Colby, Warren Liner Jr., and Cassandra Liner and companion, Chris Parfait; and six great- grandchildren, Taylor, Colby Jr. Lainey, Tanner, Kallie and Joseph. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolfo Gutierrez; her companion, Herbert DeHart; her parents, Bartholmew Carlos and Azalie Luke Callahan; four brothers, Randolph, Willie , Norris, and Oris Carlos; and five sisters, Dolores Rosamond, June Boudreaux, Hilda Duplantis, Dorothy Lirette and Auilla Pellegrin She enjoyed being with her family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 24 to October 25, 2011 HEBERT, ENOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enola G. Hebert, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Mathews, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Rodney Hebert and wife, Bessie, and Nervin Hebert Jr.; five daughters, Nitsy Constanza, Frances Hebert, Diania Hebert, Linda Hebert, and Cindy Gros and husband, Lawrence; one sister, Rena LeBlanc; eight grandchildren, Mark Hebert and wife, Lynette, Myron Hebert and wife, Allison, Shawn Hebert, Melissa Hebert, Brandie Hebert, Kandie Hebert, Heather Gros and Christina Gros; and five great-grandchildren, Roxanne Hebert, Megan Hebert, Hunter Hebert, Brooke Hebert and Dylan Hebert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nervin "King" Hebert Sr.; her parents, John and Onola Hebert; one grandson, Michael Hebert; three brothers, Rene Grabert, Louis Grabert and Roy Grabert; three sisters, Una Grabert, Rose Mae Matherne and Anna Mae Thibodaux; one son-in-law, Gus Constanza; and one daughter-in-law, Peggy Hebert. In lieu of flowers, please make in kind donations to help with medical expenses. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 25 to October 27, 2011 CAMP, CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Mitchel Camp, 72, a native of Carthage, Miss. and resident of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 from cancer. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Sally Ann Bergeron Camp; one son, Mitchel D. Camp and wife, Peggy Degruise Camp of St. Francisville; two daughters, Tina C. Balay of Houston and Michel L. Olivier of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Erica Leigh Camp, Dace Mitchel Camp and wife, Kim, and Sean Balay; and numerous loving nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry M. Camp and Bertie C. Camp; and in-laws, Shirley B. and Perry J. Bergeron Sr. Charles served in the U.S. Army. He retired with 27 years of service to T. Baker Smith and Sons Inc. He was a member of Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Society. He was an avid fisherman, historian, football fan, and reader. He loved spending time at his camp. The family would like to thank Hospice of South Louisiana, Dr. Russell Henry, Dr. Harry McGaw, Pastor Don Ross and many friends and family who have helped through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association would be preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 25 to October 26, 2011 CHIASSON, FARON Faron "Scoop" Chiasson, 56, a lifelong resident of Galliano, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial immediately following in the church cemetery. He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Mary Savoie Chiasson; cherished daughter of 14 years, Fallon; beloved dog, Pup; father, Arnold Chiasson; brother, Carl Chiasson and wife, Terri; brother-in-law, Phil Savoie and wife, Pat; one niece, Michelle Gray and husband, Ken; three nephews, Tom Savoie, Carlin, and Jon Chiasson; and two great-nieces, Hannah and Kate Gray. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juliet Pitre Chiasson. He was an active parishioner and extraordinary minister of the Eucharist of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a member of the finance council. Faron was past president and member of the pastoral council. He was a deeply religious man who enjoyed seeking the Lord with different Christian communities. He was a successful business man of 34 years in the marine industry. Faron was proud that he still holds the record for the SLHS Men's 4x400 relay. Faron was a loving, competitive father who enjoyed cheering and coaching Fallon and her friends through basketball, volleyball and track. He was an inspiration to all those who knew him and will be greatly missed! In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the "Faron Chiasson Scholarship Fund" at any Chase Bank. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 25 to October 26, 2011 HAILS, BEVERLY Beverly Jean Hails, 70, a native of Kansas City, Kan. and resident of Houma, died at 1:33 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. She is survived by her son, Kendall Craig and wife, Cathy; two daughters, Kim McCoy and husband, Andy, and Kelly Plumb; grandchildren, Kyle and Jordan Craig, John "JD" Dorrance, Craig and Ashley McCoy, John Lagnese, and Seth and Misty Williams; great-grandchildren, Savannah Lagnese, Jaden Dunkenson, Clayton Dunkenson and Aubriel Dorrance; three step-grandchildren, Malcolm, Christopher, and Richard Zabaneh; one step-great-grandchild, Kaden Zabaneh; two brothers, Thomas and Dick Hails; two sisters, Anne Norman and Mary Lou James; and special niece and nephew, Jackie Hails and Jeffrey Hails. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Hails and Frances Murphy Hails; and three brothers, Frank, Charlie, and John Hails. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 25 to October 26, 2011 RANDAL, JAMES, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James "Jimbo" Roy Randal Jr., 42, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Richland, Miss., died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at First Assembly of God Church, Des Allemands. Religious services will be held at noon today at the church, with burial at Mennonite Cemetery, Des Allemands. He is survived by his mother, Mary Randal; two daughters, Jazsmin Housend and Christian Randal; two sisters, Dorla Loewer and Twila Dufrene; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, James Randal Sr.; and one daughter, Sienna Randal. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 25 to October 26, 2011 REID, RUSSELL THOMAS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Russell Thomas Reid, 64, of Slidell, who passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at St. Luke The Evangelist Church, Slidell. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Gulf Pines Memorial Cemetery, Long Beach, Miss. under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Tang will officiate at the service, assisted by Deacon Harold Burke. Survivors include his children, Jimmy and wife, Leslie Reid, Damien and wife, Heidi Reid, Nathan and wife, Rachael Reid, Joyce Reid, and Theresa Reid; his grandchildren, Emma, Ella, Mason, Audrey, Colton, and Benjamin; and his brother, Charles Wayne and wife, Cathy Reid. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. Reid and Annie M. Rogers Reid; his loving wife, Judith Mae Reid; and one brother, Robert "Jimmy" James Reid. A native of Houma, he was a Geologist and a member of St. Luke The Evangelist Church. Tom was a graduate of LSU, a member of the LSU Alumni Associaiton. He was a geologist for 28 years for Chevron. He grew up in Grand Isle and enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and numerous other hobbies. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association, 2405 River Rd, New Orleans, LA 70121. McDonald Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 25 to October 26, 2011 RUSSELL, JACK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jack Ernest Russell, 78, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 at his daughter's home after a brief battle with leukemia. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Twin City Funeral Home. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Morgan City Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad. Survivors include one daughter, Melanie Russell Galliano and husband, Clint, of Bayou Blue; two granddaughters, Valerie and Veronica Galliano; and two sisters, Vivian Spinella of Ft. Worth, Texas and Barbara Russell of Morgan City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Annie Russell; his wife, Joyce Breaux Russell; and one sister, Betty Russell Grizaffi. Jack was a 1952 graduate of Morgan City High School and attended LSU majoring in electrical engineering. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. He was employed for over thirty years at Tesoro Petroleum Distributing in Amelia. During his retirement, he enjoyed visiting the library, watching old movies, crossword puzzles, riding his bicycle, and long walks. Jack was a simple quiet man with few needs or wants. He was well known for his not-so-funny jokes. He loved playing games with his two granddaughters who thought of him as their favorite playmate. He surprised them often with dollar store toys and sweet treats. Jack will be remembered as a loving father and a wonderful Poppi to his granddaughters. Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 26 to October 27, 2011 DANOS, ROCKY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rocky "Roco" Philip Danos Sr., 32, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of eight years, Chantel Naquin Danos; his parents, Ricky Philip Danos and Marion Cheramie Danos; two children, Bailey Renee Danos and Rocky Philip Danos Jr.; his grandfather, Norris Cheramie; his grandmother, Jeanette Vizier Danos; and one sister, Shawn Nicole Danos. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gillis Danos; his grandmother, Ethel Mae Cheramie; his godmother, Gail Ann Cheramie; and one sister, Shawna Gail Danos. He passed away in his sleep, and will be sadly missed by numerous family, friends and relatives. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 26 to October 27, 2011 FITCH, NEVAEH Nevaeh Lynn Fitch, infant, of Houma was born Oct. 24, 2011 and died at 2:03 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. No services are scheduled. She is survived by her parents, Joshua and Donna Sapia Fitch; two sisters, Sara and Makaila Fitch; her grandparents, Eva Sapia and Thomas Sapia, and Catherine Fitch; and great-grandmother, Beulah Robichaux. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mallin Fitch; her grandfather, Tommy Fitch; and her grandparents, Andrew Derouen and Agglia Derouen, and Carrol and Bessie Sapia. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 26 to October 27, 2011 GUIDROZ, BERTHA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha Champagne Guidroz, 91, a native of Chauvin and resident of Lockport, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Anthony P. Guidroz; one brother, Percy Champagne; one sister, Thelma "Aunt Foun" Arcement; and five grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris L. Guidroz; her parents, Louis and Carrie Champagne; one daughter, Theresa Curole; one brother, Ray Champagne; and one sister, Bernice "Aunt J" Theriot. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 26 to October 28, 2011 LEDET, LEROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leroy Joseph Ledet, 75, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Louverda Jackson Ledet; formerly married to Lorena "Pookie" Rousse; two sons, Stony Ledet and wife, Rosanne, and Roddy Ledet and wife, Sandra; three stepsons, Norvel Jackson Jr. and wife, Cissy, Lorris Jackson and wife, Patsy, and Harold Jackson and wife, Terri; two daughters, Margo Ledet Oholandt and husband, Mike, and Lorie Ledet Pierce and husband, James; four stepdaughters, Lou J. Estay and husband, Allen, Cheryl J. Simms, Linda Jackson, and Stella J. Mobley and husband, John; one sister, Marion L. Cooper and husband, Gary; 10 grandchildren, 16 step-grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor "Bad Grass" Ledet and Clarice G. Ledet; one stepson, Allen Jackson; one daughter, Trudy L. Loupe; one sister, Gloria Ledet; and one stepgrandson, Michael Mobley. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 26 to October 27, 2011 MAYEUR, DONALD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Captain Donald Anthony Mayeur Sr., 57, of Pineville, passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 at Riverside Hospital in Alexandria after a lengthy illness. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Pineville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, with Rev. Adam Travis officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Mayeur of Pineville; children, Celeste Moreau and husband, Kerry of Prospect, Donald Anthony Mayeur Jr. and wife, Kristy, of Deville, and Paul Anthony Mayeur and wife, Christine, of Troy, N.Y.; his mother, Dolores Guidroz of Orlando, Fla.; siblings, Paulette Pitre of Orlando, Fla., Louis Mayeur Jr. of Destrahan, Jerome Mayeur of Larose, Krine Wale of Orlando, Fla., Harris Guidroz Jr. of Lincolnton, N.C.; step- brothers, Greg Mayeur and Anthony Mayeur; step-sister, Jackie Mayeur; and two grandchildren, Kolton Moreau and Kierstin Mayeur. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Charles Mayeur Sr.; step-father, Harris Joseph Guidroz Sr.; brother, Cecil Paul Mayeur; and his step-son, Leslie Martin "Marty" Santos. He was an offshore tug boat captain for 35 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Forest Lawn Funeral Home of Pineville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 26 to October 27, 2011 PEARCE, ELMER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmer Royal Pearce, 67, a native of Lulu, Fla. and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 11:00pm to 2:00pm at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 2:00pm at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Pearce of Napoleonville; one son, Chad Royal Pearce and wife, Kimberly of Santa Fe, Texas; one brother, Marion Carroll Pearce of Vincent, Ala.; two sisters, Ivalene Croft of Lulu, Fla. and Alvina Blankenship of Tampa, Fla.; one stepgrandchild, Mitchell Pate; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlys and Nancy Pearce; and one daughter, Zandra Dee Pearce. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Napoleonville. He worked with Otis Engineering (Halliburton) and Eagle Consultants. He had a love of history and genealogy. His career took him to many parts of the world. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 26 to October 27, 2011 RANDALL, GISELE Gisele R. Randall, 55, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Waterproof and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Matthews A.M.E. Church in Shreveport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthews A.M.E. Church, with burial at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Shreveport. She is survived by her mother, Gloria Young; one son, Broks G. Randall; two daughters, Brandy G. Robinson and Kandy S. Randall; three brothers, Lawrence M. Young, Roy V. Young and Todd M. Young; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy D. Young; and two brothers, Gerard S. Young and Mark B. Young. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. She was a retired mastered social worker for Terrebonne Parish School Board. Community Funeral Home and Heavenly Gates Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 27 to October 28, 2011 ALLAIN, VERONICA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Veronica Dufrene Allain, 68, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Louis Allain; and one daughter, Veronica Songe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucien and Simonia Allemand Dufrene. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 27 to October 30, 2011 ANTOINE, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Antoine, 52, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. Funeral services were held Oct. 28 at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her son, Percy Antoine of Thibodaux; two daughters Yolanda Antoine and Lynette Antoine, both of Gray; seven brothers Ernest Antoine, Daniel Antoine, Joseph Harris, and Carl Harris, all of Gray, Alfred Collins and Paul Harris, both of Houma, and Charles Collins of Schriever; and seven sisters, Brenda Barrow, Janis McGuin, Carolyn Mackie, Laurie Ward, Linda Thomas, and Yvonne Jackson, all of Gray and Valerie Adams of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Harris Jr. and Ruby Antoine Harris; two brothers, Calvin Antoine and Chester Antoine; one sister, Audrey Barrow; and grandparents, Lillie Anderson, Clara Adams Jackson, Conklin Antoine and Calvin Harris Sr. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 27 to October 28, 2011 BOUDREAUX, CELESTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== On Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, God called for a beautiful angel and Celeste Hernandez Boudreaux lost her battle to cancer. She was a native and resident of Napoleonville, and passed away at home peacefully in the arms of her loving husband, Louis Boudreaux and their three sons, Joshua, Jonathan, and Daniel Boudreaux. 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, with burial in the church cemetery. A reception to celebrate her life will be held afterwards in the church hall. Celeste is survived by her mother, Alverda "Al" StGermain Hernandez; four sisters, Marguerite H. Blanchard, Patricia H. Shirmuly, Tina H. Davis and Loretta H. Landry; seven brothers, Lynn, John, Jeffery, Dale, Ronald, Roger, and Brad Hernandez; in-laws of Labadieville, Connie and Dave Boudreaux, Toby Boudreaux, Timi B. Reece and Leah B. Crochet; two special friends, Sharon Hartman and De'Niah Brown; and a long list of nieces, nephews, godchildren and loving family and friends. Celeste was preceded in death by her father, John F. Hernandez; one older brother, Daniel Joseph Hernandez; and numerous grandparents, and relatives from her extended family. Celeste was a loving wife and mother, a true friend, a great sister, a good daughter and daughter-in-law, a volunteer and a true Christian. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston The Neuromedical Center at giving@mdanderson.org or to St. Judes Cancer Center in Memphis, Tenn. at donors@stjude.org or contact Sue Solar at Dollies Daises in Napoleonville at 369-9400. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 27 to October 28, 2011 CELESTIN, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Celestin Sr., 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home, 230 S. Hollywood Rd. in Houma. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Bobtown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alta-Lee Warren Celestin; two daughters, Debra A. Townsend and husband, Michael, and Sharon A. Singleton and husband, Minister Jerome; four sons, Paul Jr. and wife, Detrich, Dereck, Jerroid and wife, Juwana S. all of Houma and Jerome of Dallas; one brother, Moses Celesin; one brother- in-law, Parnell Morris Sr.; one sister-in-law, Gertrude Celestin; and 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Thomas L. Celestin and Nellie Ringold; his grandparents, Robert and Betsy Creecy Celestin and Osborne and Artemis Celestin Ringold; his great-grandparents, Robert and Pauline Creecy; three brothers, Osborne, Thomas Jr., and Charles Celestin Sr.; eight sisters, Eula C. Morris, Olga C. Walker, Cedonia C. Robinson, Marguerite C. Simmons, Helen C. Lewis and Gloria C. Weber. He was a member of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church and veteran in the U.S. Army. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 27 to October 28, 2011 FORET, EDDRESS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eddress Marie Rogers Foret, 73, a native of Lockport and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by two sons, Rory Foret and wife, Anita, and Burt Foret; three daughters, Nina Eschete and husband, Louis, Gwen Daigle and Lori Darcey; two brothers, Herman and Roy Rogers; one sister, Mable Pichauffe; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eusebe Joseph Reeves and Clemilla Gaubert Rogers; one son, Jerry Anthony Foret; one grandchild, Justin Daigle; two brothers, E.J. and Houston Rogers; one sister, Ella Mae Quatrevingt; one son-in-law, A.J. Daigle; and one daughter-in-law, Stephanie Foret. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 27 to October 28, 2011 GRIFFIN, BRENDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda Ann Griffin, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church on East Main St. in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Elives Griffin of Chauvin; her parents, Paul R. and Jeanette Luke of Houma; three sons, Blane Pellegrin and wife, Amy, of Bourg, Stephen Dale Griffin of Des Allemands, and Brandon Joseph Griffin of Des Allemands; two daughters, Peggy Pellegrin Dean and husband, John, of Houma and Brittinie Fay Griffin of Des Allemands; sisters, Christine Luke Matherne and husband, Dave of Mobile, Ala.; one brother, Gary Paul Luke and wife, Mila of Mobile, Ala.; and grandchildren, Blare Pellegrin, Jonathan Dean, Blake Pellegrin, Alyssa Dean, Ady Pellegrin, Emy Pellegrin, Zachary Dean and Loren Savoie. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willis and Mable Luke. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was employed at Leonard Chabert Medical Center. She was dedicated to her nursing practice. She was loved and will be missed by her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 27 to October 28, 2011 GUIDRY, ROBINSON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robinson "Pouche" Joseph Guidry, 81, a native and resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jeanette Rebstock Guidry; three sons, Reed R. Guidry, Keith M. Guidry and wife, Sherlene, and Robert J. Guidry and wife, Christine; one daughter, June G. Lefort and husband, Mike; one brother, James Guidry; four sisters, Nita G. Plaisance, Doris G. Stewart, Lolita G. Chouest and Ruth G. Lagarde; seven grandchildren, Guy and Jay Lefort, Melissa, Corey, Sampson, Ike, and Rob Guidry; and three great-grandchildren, Maddox and Logan Guidry, and Jadie Chermie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sampson and Alexina Cheramie Guidry; two grandsons, David Guidry and Matthew Lefort; one daughter-in-law, Pam Guidry; five brothers, Herman, Morrison, Rogers, Robert, and infant brother Sampson Jr.; and one sister, Alzina G. Pitre. Mr. Guidry loved to carve and build model boats as an art form, which he would donate to local schools and charities. He won 1st many times at the Cajun Heritage festivals for his works. He loved to play the harmonica especially at church services. He was a past citizen of the year and a fisherman by trade that loved trawling and was a great story teller and historian of the local community. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 27 to October 28, 2011 NAQUIN, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Herbert Naquin, 76, a native of Choupic and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Louis Naquin and wife, Penny, Steve Naquin, David Naquin and Sidney Naquin; three daughters, Sarah Thibodaux and husband, Perry, Sandra Gilfour and husband, Jeff, and Lisa Naquin; one brother, O'neil Naquin; three sisters, Verna Ferdinand, Gloria Bourgeois and Oried Diaz; and 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Alida Guillot Naquin; one son, Larry Naquin; three brothers, J.D. Naquin, Louis Naquin and Clarence Naquin; and two sisters, Loried Heard and May Aysen. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 27 to October 28, 2011 WHITNEY, WILLIE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie James "Bill" Whitney Sr., 98, died at home on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Baker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Interment with military honors will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. He is survived by eight children, Marlene Whitney Rugg, Alicia Whitney Brumfield, Jeanne Whitney Christensen, Willie J. "Bill" Whitney Jr., Newell K Whitney, Cina Whitney Guy, Richard A. Whitney and Delia Whitney Rotolo; three siblings, Pearl Whitney Gros of Labadieville, and Mae Whitney Soudlier and Daniel G. Whitney, both of Houma; and 35 grandchildren and 73 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite "Greet" Kolb Whitney; four siblings, Sewele J. Whitney, Rita Whitney Malbrough, Robert A. Whitney and Fay Paul Whitney; and two grandsons and a great-granddaughter. Born to Robert Joseph Whitney and Emilene Alcina Rhodes in Houma, Terrebonne Parish, in 1913, he was a 60 year resident of Central, La. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 19th Combat Engineer Regiment. A master builder, he was a member of Local Carpenter's Union 1098. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 BORNE, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Ann Boudreaux Borne, 75, a native of Laurel Valley and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one son, Douglas J. Borne and wife, Sandy; eight sisters, Mary Louise Benoit, Mildred Daigle, Anna Lee Tregre, Suzanne Simoneaux, Audrey Borne, Sandra Mahler, Debra Folse and Florence Boudreaux; and three brothers, Lester Boudreaux, Junius J. Boudreaux Jr. and Melvin Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll J. Borne; and parents, Florence Hebert Boudreaux and Junious J. Boudreaux Sr. She was a longtime employee of Sugar Lanes and Rouse's Supermarket. She enjoyed being with family, working in her yard and loved Mardi Gras. Thanks to Audubon Health and Rehab and Saint Catherine's Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make donations at Alzheimer.org or to the American Cancer Society. Thibodaux Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 BREAUX, EARL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. Earl Joseph Breaux Jr., 91, a native of Montegut, former resident of Louisiana and of Mississippi for the past 42 years, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 at Hancock Medical Center in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland, Miss. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, Miss. at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Shirley M. Breaux; children, Yvonne B. Graci and husband, Ned, Edna Earle Bowles and husband, Tommy, Colette Ann Breaux, William Joseph Breaux and wife, Judith, Rebecca B. Freitas, and Thomas Eugene Breaux; stepchildren, Debra Barnes, Della La Cour and husband, Joe, Diane Simonson and husband, Lars, Andrew Barnes and wife, Gretchen, and Scott Barnes and wife, Kim; brother, Lloyd Breaux; sisters, Rhea Bratcher, Iona Herbert and Emily Frasier; and 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great- grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Earl Joseph Sr. and Edna Herbert Breaux; his wife, Carmen Ann Cazayoux; son Robert Christopher Breaux and step-son, Stephen Barnes; and sister, Beverly Waggoner. He was a veteran of the Korean War where he served as Captain as well as a dentist in the Mash Unit. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 DARDAR, GAYLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Graveside services for Gayle Ann Pitre Dardar, 67, who died Oct. 29, 2010, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 GRAY, AGNES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Agnes Sylvester Gray, 78, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters Rutha Mae (Julius Sr.) Gray-Boyd, Monalita Gray (Ronald) Poindexter, Demetris (Dontae) Watts Nelson; sons, Arthur Lee (Valerie) Gray Sr., Lawrence (Dauphine) Gray, Linton (Diane) Gray, Robert (Gazelle) Gray, Odell (Jessica) Gray, and Christopher (Tarylon) Gray; brother, Arthur (Martha) Sylvester Sr.; and 19 grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 24 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Gray Sr.; her parents, Alfred Sr. and Earline Ayo Sylvester; sons, Jessie Gray and Andre Gray; daughters, Sherry Gray and Tameka Gray; brothers, Alfred Sylvester Jr., Steve Lee, Walter Sylvester Sr., Willie Sylvester Sr., Audrey Sylvester, Frank Sylvester and Rev. Alexis Livingston; sisters, Dorothy S. Gray, Enola S. Thomas, Mildred Sylvester, Isabella S. Miller and Sedonia S. Hogan; and grandchildren, Donnie Lee Gray, Latece Gray, Marquise Smith, Bernard Taylor and Theal "Teedie" Matthews. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. She also sung in the choir until her health failed. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 HAMILTON, MARGARET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Margaret Jarvis Hamilton, 65, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Donaldsonville, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945 in Donaldsonville and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Steven (Shelly Harris) Hamilton Jr. of Napoleonville and Chakerus Hamilton Sr. of Donaldsonville; two daughters, Kimberly Hamilton of Donaldsonville and Carmen (Sherman) Berry of Thibodaux; three sisters, Shirley Jarvis of Belle Rose, Elizabeth Jarvis of Atlanta and Mary Ann Sims of Donaldsonville; one brother, Arthur (Rosetta) Jarvis of Orlando, Fla.; and seven grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Heirley Jarvis; and a sister, Rose Bell. She was an employee at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 JOHNSON, WILLIAM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. William A. Johnson, 68, a resident of Prairieville, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, with his daughters by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered at a memorial gathering in his home in Prairieville. For details, please call (985) 414-3768 or email joe@fruchey.net. Bill is survived by his daughters, Erin Kramer, Meghan Fruchey and Whitney Johnson; his sister, Marsha Andrews; brother, Don Johnson; and his grandchildren, Austin Miller, Delton and Gabriel Kramer, and Liam, Molly, and Lily Fruchey. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Azalene "Mickey" Johnson. Bill will be remembered by many as a charismatic professor, loving father, and doting grandfather. His dark sense of humor, generous spirit, and brilliant scientific mind will forever live on in the hearts of his loved ones. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War. His service preceded a long career as a Biology professor at Alderson Broaddous College in Phillippi, West Virginia and Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Ln., Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 or to the American Cancer Society . ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 JOSEPH, ERNEST, SR. Ernest Joseph Sr., 92, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by seven sons, Ejerial Joseph, Ronald Joseph, Eric Joseph, Michael Joseph, Ernest Joseph Jr., and Charles Joseph; seven daughters, Joyce Joseph, Brenella Joseph and Freda Joseph, all of Raceland, Pamela Joseph of Vacherie, Charlie Mae Joseph, Gail Joseph and Diannlynn Joseph, all of Tulsa, Okla.; four brothers, Jessie Joseph, Alcy Joseph, Charles Joseph and Warren Joseph, all of Raceland; one sister Rose Mary Reed of Raceland; and 48 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Robinson Joseph; his parents, Clarence Joseph Sr. and Cornelia Harris; sons, Stanley Joseph and Ernest Joseph; brothers, AJ Joseph and Clarence Joseph Jr.; and sister, Thelma Lewis. He was Baptist, a veteran with the U.S. Army and a member of the Lions Club. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 LAGARDE, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Matthews LaGarde, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Residence Baptist Church, with burial at Union Benelovent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Holden LaGarde of Houma; two sons, Robert Steward and wife, Kameron, of Houma and Ryan P. Williams and wife, Tandalaya Richardson, of Lafayette; daughters, Tyra LaGarde Sasita and husband, Gregory, of Dallas, RaShaan Lynn Wallace of Jackson, Miss., Bernadette Porter and husband, Melvin, of Houma and Bernita Jordan and Kasey Hawkins of Houma; one brother, Larry LaGarde and wife, Gail of Houma; two sisters, Sharia Bolden Triplett and husband, Minister Samuel Triplett, and Robin Matthews of Houma; and 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vera LaGarde Brown and husband, Benjamin, and Robert Matthews; one grandchild, HaKeem Steward; and son-in-law, Sloudies Jordan. He was a member of Residence Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 ROSS, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond "Bo" Ross, 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Susie Mae Ross of Houma; two brothers, Samuel Ross Jr. of Houma and Johnny Ross of Orlando, Fla.; and four sisters, Barbara Ross, Gloria Ross Johnson of Houma, Beatrice Ross, and Darlene Ross of Orlando Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Ross Sr.; one brother, Leroy Ross; and grandparents, Joseph and Sadie Adams Ward, and Ben and Beatrice Diles Ross. He was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 TROSCLAIR, NATALIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Natalie Susan Trosclair, 50, native of Houma and resident of Mandeville, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 1. She is survived by her parents, Leroy J. Trosclair Sr. and Jessie Aysen Trosclair; one son, Jarrett M. Trosclair and fiancee, Desiree Chuter; one brother, Leroy J. Trosclair Jr. and wife, Debbie Ellender Trosclair; one sister, Vickie Lynn Trosclair; and three grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Trosclair. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 28 to October 29, 2011 YOUNG, DANNY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Danny "Ice Water" Young, 34, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 in an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland St. in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Allen Chapel Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Joyce Ann Young of Thibodaux and Danny Giles; devoted friend, Laninfa Franklin; two daughters, Kayla Franklin and Quiniya Smith; four brothers, Gary, Troy, Raphael, and Tyronne Young; seven sisters, Tina, Jane, Wanda, and Desha Young, Jamie Raymond, Bianca and Faith Washington; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparent, Griffin Young Sr.; stepfather, Horace Washington; and uncle, Isiah Young. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 29 to October 30, 2011 FITCH, WESLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rev. Wesley John Fitch, 53, a native of Lockport and resident of Dulac, graduated from this world on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 at his home in Dulac. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Lord's House of Refuge in Dulac. A dedicated minister, loved by all, he leaves behind to continue God's work: his wife of 31 years, Brenda; two sons, Wesley Henry and wife, Jennifer, and Derek Fitch and wife, Caroline; one daughter, Daisy Thompson and husband, Charles; five grandchildren who were his pride, Carissa, Kailey and Cole Henry, Charles and Alexis Thompson; eight siblings, Jerry Fitch, Joan Charpentier, Melvin Fitch, Donald Fitch, Jimmy Fitch, Debbie Messer, Janice Fitch and Alphonse Fitch and their spouses; and a host of nieces and nephews all of which were his favorites. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Lovince Fitch and Daisy Marie Matherne Fitch; and one sister, Sheila Fitch. He leaves us with a lasting reminder: Nothing is to Big for God! Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 29 to October 30, 2011 RHODES, CARROLL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carroll C. Rhodes, 86, a lifelong resident of Houma, died a little after midnight on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial will be in the church cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Germaine Fontenot Rhodes; children, Stanton and wife, Kristine Cesner Rhodes, and Lauren Rhodes Stidham and husband, Terry Stidham; and three grandchildren, Bradley Stidham and wife, Lynsey, Claire Stidham and Jeffery Stidham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Mary LaLa Rhodes; five brothers, Gordon, Percy, Raymond, Riley, and Calvin Rhodes; and one grandson, Nicholas Stidham. Carroll was the owner of Houma Realty Inc. after having owned the Commercial Restaurant for many years. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral . The family would like to thank all the caregivers who were so kind, namely, Chateau Terrebonne, TGMC and his sitters, Dr. William St. Martin and his staff. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 29 to October 30, 2011 SMITH, DAVID, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Joseph Smith Sr., 64, of Blair, Okla., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Oct. 28 at Lowell-Tims Chapel, with interment in the Altus City Cemetery. David is survived by his wife, Linda Smith of the home in Blair; his mother, Irma Josephine Malbrough Smith of Houma; three children, David Smith Jr. and wife, Misty, of Blair, Okla., Brian Smith and wife, Belinda, of Van Alstyne, Texas and Christy Meli and husband, Randy, of Blair; one brother, Keith Paul Smith and wife, Christine of Houma; three grandchildren, Michael Keith Smith, Brianna Leigh Smith and Karee Beth Smith; one sister-in-law, Becky Ware Vigil of Altus; nieces, Melody Gibson and husband, Jerry, of Altus and Claire Chaisson and husband, Glaise, of Houma; great-niece and nephew, Peyton and Lily Chaisson; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Junius Charles Smith; his father-in- law, Buddy Ware; mother-in-law, Don Nell Ware Graves; and step-father-in-law, Wayne Graves. David was born Dec. 21, 1946 in Houma. He was a Jet Engine Mechanic in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed to Altus Air Force Base in 1965. On Aug. 25, 1966, David and Linda Ware were married at the First Assembly Church in Altus. They made their home and raised their children in Blair, Okla. David was currently employed with the Civil Service on Altus Air Force Base as a Jet Engine Mechanic. He was a member of St. Paul's Ministry. David was a man of varied interests. He loved NASCAR and watched the races when possible. He was fascinated by tractors and was in the process of restoring a couple that he had found. He was a good handyman and seldom came upon anything he couldn't fix. He loved to sing and play the drums and was very good at both. David enjoyed taking his dog for early morning walks and enjoying the beginning of each day. Lowell-Tims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 30 to November 1, 2011 CHAUVIN, EDMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edmond "E.J." Chauvin, a native and resident of Lockport, entered into eternal rest while in the loving care of his family on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Danny Chauvin and wife, Tania, and Jay Chauvin and wife, Tonya; three daughters, Donna Boudoin and husband, Frank, Susanne Bond and husband, John, and Kelly Cherry and husband, John; one brother, Bobby Chauvin; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Billiot Chauvin; his parents, Enola Chauvin Hebert and Edmond "Buck" Chauvin; and two sisters, Elsie Jean Robichaux and Rose Mary Chauvin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 30 to November 1, 2011 COMARDELLE, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Ruth Comardelle, 57, a native of Westlake and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by her husband, Gary P. Comardelle; her mother, Irene Bunch; two sons, Jacob Comardelle and wife, Chantel, and Gerald R. Comardelle; one brother, Richard Bunch Jr.; and four sisters, Catherine Dufrene, Marilyn Rogers, Alice Browning and Linda Sherer. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Bunch Sr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 30 to November 1, 2011 DUFRENE, MILTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Milton "Papa Duke" Anthony Dufrene, 88, a native of Gheens and resident of Gray, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at his home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Norma Orgeron Dufrene; one son, Calvin Dufrene and wife, Betty Jane; one daughter, Ramona Matherne and husband, Donald; one sister, Eula Plaisance; and six grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Laticia Dufrene; one daughter, Marina Marie Dufrene; four brothers, Clarence, Lawrence, Nacy, and Norrie Dufrene; and five sisters, Lorita Sampey, Ency Fonseca, Eunice Orgeron, Vernus Dufrene and Leota Bye. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 30 to November 1, 2011 FORSTALL, GEORGE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Forstall, 67, of Albertville, Ala., died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 at Shepard's Cove, Hospice of Marshall County. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula. Funeral services were held Oct. 22 in Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Vint Forstall of Albertville, Ala.; his mother, Glory St. Amant Forstall of Ponchatoula; his children, Michele Forstall and husband, Glen Ernst of Ponchatoula, Nichole Forstall of Lafayette, Nathaniel Eugene Vint of Florida, Ruth Vint and husband, Brian Baldouf of California; his sister, Gwendolyn Forstall and husband, James Braud of Slidell; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, George Emile Forstall Jr. Mr. Forstall was born May 20, 1944 in New Orleans, and worked many years in the Control Valve Repair Industry. He worked for many companies in Louisiana including John H Carter in New Orleans, Fisher Valve Repair in Gonzales, Gemoco in Houma and was co-owner of L & F Industrial Repair in Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local hospice organization, cancer fund, or the Solitude Baptist Church Building Fund (2935 Solitude Rd, Albertville, AL 35950). ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 30 to November 2, 2011 HARPER, ANITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anita Cuneo Harper, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Wayne L. Harper; two sons, Bret Cuneo and wife, Penny, and Darren Cuneo and companion, Angela; two stepdaughters, Diane Harper Carmouche and husband, Jimbo, and Deborah Harper Christian and husband, Phil; one brother, Cyrus Theriot Jr.; three grandchildren, Connor, Hannah, and Jade Cuneo; one great-grandchild, Chloe Thibodeaux; three step-grandchildren, Hunter, Logan, and Victoria Carmouche; and one step-grandchild, Harper Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyrus Theriot Sr. and Gertie Bourg Theriot; one stepson, Mark Harper; and two brothers, Francis and Daniel Theriot. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 30 to November 1, 2011 LOVERGNE, ROBERT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Lovergne Sr., 70, a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Patty" Poche LaVergne; two sons, Robert "Bobby" Lovergne Jr. and wife, Nellie Hebert Lovergne, and Lloyd "Boss Hog" Lovergne Sr. and wife, Paula; half-brother, James Istre; two sisters, Pamela Faulkner and Diane LeBlanc; three grandchildren, Ashley, Lloyd Jr. and wife, Kayla, and Dylan Lovergne; four step-grandchildren, Ranelle Jelks, Justin Falgout, and Alyssa and Seth Brossette; one great-grandchild, Landon Lovergne; two step-great-grandchildren, Dawson and Braelyn Jelks; and his beloved pet "Sweetie". He was preceded in death by his parents, Genieve Istre LeCompte and Reynolds LeCompte; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lloyd and Emily Poche; one grandson, Jay Joseph Lovergne; one sister-in-law, Rosie Poche; and his angels in doggie suits, Itsey and Poppy. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 31 to November 1, 2011 MELANCON, JOSEPHINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josephine "Anne" Thibodeaux Melancon, 86, a native of Henderson and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at her home. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with interment at Hope Haven Cemetery in Gonzales. She is survived by one son, Brady Melancon and wife, Diane; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald B. Melancon; her parents, Agenia Thibodeaux and Laura Dupuis Thibodeaux; four brothers, Rosenbare, Oswald, Lincoln, and Alcee Thibodeaux; and four sisters, Alcidie Courville, Martha Marchland, Irene Poirier and Otta Daigle. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from October 31 to November 1, 2011 MOREAU, IRIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1110.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Iris Estay Moreau, 72, a native and resident of Luling, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by her companion, Robert Gueno; her mother, Mathilde Estay; two daughters, Marla M. Guidry and husband, Avery, and Bridget M. Champagne and husband, Morris; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey "Pete" Moreau Sr.; her father, Albert Estay; and one son, Aubrey Moreau Jr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================