OBITUARIES for JANUARY 2012; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 2 Feb 2012 Source: As noted with each record ============================================================================= 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 January 1 to January 3, 2012 LEWIS, KARL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Karl E. Lewis Jr., 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Coteau Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie LeBlanc and husband, Jaime; son, Frank Austin; two stepchildren, Donald Austin and Linda Authement; 13 grandchildren, Lucas and Kenny Bergeron, Jessica Guidry, Chris, LeAnna, Lindsey, and Cullen LeBlanc, Kelsey Bergeron, Lauren, and Chris Authement, Greg, Steve, and Ryan Austin; six great-grandchildren, Cole Guidry, Lane LeBlanc, Tyler and Mia Austin, Georgia and Eva-Catherine Austin; and god daughter, Ann Gwin Duval. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary D. Lewis; and parents, Karl E. Lewis Sr. and Gwinette J. Lewis. He was a 1952 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1959 graduate of LSU law school. He was a practicing attorney in Houma for 52 years. He served in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam era. He received the Elton Darsey Lifetime Achievement Award from the Terrebonne Parish Bar Association in 2004. He loved chess, baseball, reading books, tennis, foreign languages, and LSU. He was a wonderful story-teller and a huge history buff. He never met a stranger. He loved his friends and family. He was a wonderful dad, grandpa and friend to all who knew him. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 1 to January 4, 2012 MCKEE, TRAVIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Travis McKee, 76, a native of El Paso, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christ Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Matherne McKee of Houma; brothers, William J.W. Edens Jr. of El Paso, Texas and Gregory M. Edens of El Paso; sisters, Eddith Edens McAlanis of Fort Worth, Texas and Paula Edens Davis of El Paso; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. W. Edens Sr. and Denia McKee Edens; grandparents, Roy C. McKee and Vera McKee; and brother, Richard A. Edens. He was a member of Christ Baptist Church. He loved to serve in his church in music ministry and visiting the nursing home residents. His favorite pastime was his HAM radio and he enjoyed playing the piano. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 1 to January 3, 2012 NEAL, BESSIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bessie L. Neal, 83, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday at 2:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Isaac J. Neal Sr.; sons, Isaac J. Neal Jr. and Timmy J. Neal; one daughter; brothers, John, Douglas, and James Lachica; sister, Jeanette Scott; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Israel and Bertha Lachica; brothers, Rogers, Alvin, and Jessie Lachica; and sister, Antoinette Lachica. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 1 to January 3, 2012 PELLEGRIN, CATHERINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine Pellegrin, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at 7:25 AM. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Mark S. Pellegrin and wife, Judith, of Houma and Howard "Howie" A. Pellegrin Jr. and wife, June, of Bourg; daughters, Donna Pellegrin Price and husband, Ronald, of Chauvin and Gina Pellegrin Holder of Houma; brothers, Hugh Paul "H.P." Valure of Houma, David Valure of Houma and Ricky Valure of Houma; grandchildren, Monique Scales, Mindy Pellegrin, Michelle Falgout, Matthew Pellegrin, Sheldon Price, Heidi Price, Randi Domangue, Tyler Price, Lance Pellegrin and Scott Pellegrin; great-grandchildren, Amber Scales, James Scales, Kenny Pellegrin, Kaleb Pellegrin, Angelle Falgout, Hunter Falgout, Kenley Pellegrin, Carson Price, Laney Price, Jace Trosclair, Levi Trosclair, and Tanner Domangue; and companion, Dean Flewwellin She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard A. Pellegrin Sr.; parents, Joseph and Ruth Dryden Valure; brother, Anthony "T-Joe" Valure; and sisters, Gladys Burton and Dorothy Strange She was a member/parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She was a pageant director for the Tri-Parish area. She loved to spend time at her home in Grand Isle with her family. She enjoyed feeding the birds on the beach while relaxing on her deck. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 1 to January 3, 2012 STEAR, MARJORIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marjorie Belle Matherne Stear, formerly of New Iberia, 81, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, in Amarillo, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at First United Methodist Church in New Iberia. Interment will follow at Beau Pre Memorial Park Cemetery in Jeanerette. She worked intermittently during her married years, but her vocation was raising her five daughters: Freda Anne, of New Iberia, married to Charles Garrison Sr.; Susan Spring of Dallas, married to Robin McGuire; Joan Elizabeth Stear of Abbeville; Ruth Allison of Grand Rapids, Mich. married to Jeff Otterbacher; and Margaret Frances Stear of Amarillo, Texas. Affectionately known as Jay, Marjorie doted on her four grandchildren: Charles Garrison Jr. of Clarksville, Tenn. and his wife, Jennifer; Katie of Spring, Texas and her husband, Blake Habbit; David Garrison of Belton, Texas; and Gordon McGuire of New Orleans. Marjorie also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. She remained especially close to her niece, Leita Ledet and her husband, Gerard Ledet of Houma. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Preva A. Matherne and Onelia Mary Savoie Matherne; and her siblings, Viola Tollefson, Verna Caskey, Morris Matherne, Rita Traweek, Mildred Winders, Leroy Matherne and Merrill Pitre. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, Marjorie was born on April 19, 1930, in Houma. Before meeting and marrying David Spring Stear, her husband of 57 years, Marjorie worked as a clerk and typist. She graduated from Terrebonne High School and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 1 to January 3, 2012 WEEKS, RICHARD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard "Eric" Weeks Sr., 54, a native of Milton, Fla. and resident of Houma, died at 2:06 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at New Hope Outreach. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Viola Lodrigue Weeks; son, Richard "Eric" Weeks Jr.; stepsons, David Fonseca Jr. and Brian Fonseca; daughters, Victoria LeBouef, Brandy LeBlanc and Tonya Rodriguez; sister, Ruth; and seven grandchildren, James LeBouef Jr., Michael Celestine Jr., Abaigle LeBlanc, Imyree LeBlanc, Jonathan Rodriguez, Anthony Rodriguez and Ricordo Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice Franklin Weeks and Eleanor Ruth Nowling Weeks; and brother, Gene. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 2 to January 3, 2012 BOQUET, CARLIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carlin "Nan" Mazarac Boquet, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Francis "Pete" Boquet of Houma; sons, Wade Boquet and wife, Liz, of Houma, Martin Boquet and wife, Kathy, of Houma and Francis Boquet II and wife, Lee, of Houma; daughters, Carlin Boquet Martin and husband, Gene of Houma; sisters, Germaine Mazarac Corso and husband, John of Houma; grandchildren, Carolyn, Francine Boquet Breaux, Marty and Binky Boquet, Andy, Angele, Allie, Allyse, and Aaron Martin, Francis Boquet III, Grant Boquet, Blake Picou and Landon Dupre; and great-grandchildren, Savanna, Amlie, Lily, Clara, and Stella Boquet, Bryant and Brenna Breaux, Jordyn, Madelyn, Gabrielle, and Aidan Martin, and Saige and Destry Bergeron. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Allie Martin Mazarac; and brother, Bennie Louis Mazarac. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She was a giving person who loved her family, children, and grandchildren. She loved people and was always willing to help a hand in need. She was an avid New Orleans Saints fan. She also loved her day lily garden. I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one I'd like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny daysI'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave when life is done. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to Alzheimer's Association. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 2 to January 3, 2012 DAIGLE, ROSE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rose Daigle, 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:32 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Deacon Irving Daigle; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rosie Gallo Bazile. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 2 to January 3, 2012 DUET, ROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy Paul Duet, 75, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:42 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gayle LeBlanc Duet; mother-in-law, Pearl LeBlanc; three daughters, Sherrie Adams and husband, Don "Noochie", Lynette Guidroz and husband, Joey, and Denise Duet; one brother, Curtis Duet Sr.; one sister, Ethel Duet Guidry; and six grandchildren, Brad Adams and wife, Brittany, Brent Adams, Janey Guidroz, Paul Guidroz, Caden Duet and Camden Duet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson "Chal" Duet and Louisa Duet; and father-in- law, Clarence "Black" LeBlanc. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 2 to January 3, 2012 FALGOUT, DERRILL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Derrill E. "Big D" Falgout, 66, a native of Luling and resident of Houma, died at 8:17 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his son, Jean- Paul Falgout and wife, Pattie; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Falgout. He was an Air Force veteran. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 2 to January 3, 2012 FORET, PATRICIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia "Pat" "Sissy" "Sis" Ann Castille Foret, 58, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Chauvin, passed away peacefully at her home at 4:41 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. She lost her battle with Adenocarcinoma lung cancer which she was diagnosed on Sept. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her companion of 27 years, Sterling Pitre; father, Louis Castille; children, Connie Foret Robichaux, Tammy Foret Freeman and husband, Scott, Dennis "Boggie" Foret Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Nancy Foret and companion, Jessie Billiot; brothers, Michael Castille and wife, Shirley, and Louis "T-Boy" Castille and wife, Shirley; sisters, Sherrel Pitre and husband, Dennis, and Mary "Angie" Castille and companion, David Thomas; seven grandchildren, Kristen Robichaux Verrett, Tiffany Freeman, Shane Freeman, Katie Freeman, Tate Billiot, Haylee Billiot and Kylie Langford; two step-grandchildren, Micah and Mitchel Bourg; two great-grandchildren, Caiden Verrett and Colstin Billiot; and her beloved family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Genevieve Solari Castille; and brother, Patrick Castille. She was a commercial fisherman. She loved anything outdoors, hunting, fishing, cutting grass, painting or just sitting down enjoying the outdoors. She was a very hard worker and enjoyed helping anybody. She enjoyed cooking and baking for all her family and friends. She enjoyed going to the casino but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She always had a smile on her face. She was the greatest companion, daughter, mother, grandmother and friend anyone can ask for. She will be deeply missed. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 2 to January 3, 2012 LEE, LULA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lula B. Jacobs Lee, 94, a resident of Minden, died at 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. Funeral services were held Dec. 29 at Growing Valley Baptist Church in Minden. She is survived by two daughters, Thelma and husband, John Burson, and Ruby and husband, Franklin Musgrow of Minden; two adopted daughters, Curtis Morgan of Houma and Daisy Givens of Richmond, Calif.; one brother, Clyde Jacobs Sr. of Oklahoma City; one sister, Lena and husband, Richard Clay of Jonesboro, Ark.; and 22 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Elie Lee; her parents, Simon and Lovelean Jacobs; two daughters, Velma Floyd and Dorothy Hicks; two brothers, Claude and Climmie Jacobs; and four sisters, Rosa Mae Brown, Cara Lee, Doyleaner Green and Georgia Henderson. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 2 to January 3, 2012 ORDOYNE, JOHNNY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnny Ordoyne, 73, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice Breaux Ordoyne; sons, J.J. and wife, Lyndel Dryden Ordoyne, Michael Ordoyne, Mark and wife, Meta Ordoyne, and Kevin Ordoyne; sister, Deanna Daigle; and grandchildren, Jamie Ordoyne and Mark Ordoyne Jr. He was preceded in death by is parents, Flossie and Clifton Ordoyne. He loved fishing, hunting, dancing and hosting get-togethers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to LARC, 100 W. Main St, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or the charity of your choice . Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 2 to January 3, 2012 ROBERSON, NAOMI ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Naomi Hebert Roberson, 29, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to midnight Tuesday and from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Roberson Jr.; mother, Samantha Fanguy; father, Carl Hebert Sr.; stepfather, Sterling Callegan; sons, Logan John Roberson and Bryden Kole Roberson; daughter, Cassidy Renae Wagner; brother, Carl Hebert Jr.; a grandmother; and a nanny. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Junius Berwick Fanguy, Ruby Marie Hebert, Dudley Paul Hebert, and Brenda and Edward Roberson. 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 January 2 to January 4, 2012 ROGERS, NOLAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nolan P. Rogers, 90, a native of Larose and resident of Gibson, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 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 burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Rogers Antill; grandchild, Ryan Paul Pitre; great- grandchild, Stephen Michael Guidry; and sisters, Rose Cheramie, Mabel Loslin, Geraldine Mayeur and Ruth Eymard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viella Marie St. Pierre Rogers; parents, Edgar and Olivia Vegas Rogers; grandson, Marc Anthony Pitre; brother, Early Rogers; and sisters, Shirley Plaisance and Carrie Cheramie. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 3 to January 4, 2012 BABIN, MARTIAL, JR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Martial Jean "Machoote" Babin Jr., 90, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Mathews, former resident of Galliano, died on Sunday Jan. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Chapel in Mathews and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Velma Plaisance; former wife, Hazel Guidry Babin; daughters, Leona Cantrelle and husband, Jimmy, Judy Babin and husband, David Wright, Marsha Arabie, Mary Babin and husband, Greg Calk; son, Martial Babin III and wife, Sue; step- children, Carol Richard and Tookie Bruce; and 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Eurazie "Bouie" Babin; parents, Martial and Evelina Faucheaux Babin; sisters, Leonie Bourgeois, Clara Pitre, Solidelle Haydel; son-in- law, Robert "Bobby" Arabie; and great-grandson, T.J. Cantrelle. Martial was retired from Chevron Oil Company. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Martial was a wonderful and caring father. He was dearly loved by his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, and will be greatly missed by all. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 3 to January 4, 2012 BREERWOOD, ROY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy Francis Breerwood Sr., 91, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Delmae Marie Melancon Breerwood of Houma; sons, Roy Francis Breerwood Jr. and wife, Cheryl, of Houma and Glen Joseph Breerwood and wife, Mary "Sunnie", of Houma; daughter, Ellen Martha Breerwood Chauvin and husband, William "Punkin" of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Roy "Buddy" Breerwood III and wife, Elizabeth "Betsy", Brian Breerwood and wife, Marcia, Stephen Breerwood and wife, Christy, Aaron Breerwood, Craig Breerwood and fiancee, Heather Koontz, Margaret Aimee Breerwood, Glen Paul Breerwood and wife, Jessica, Christopher Breerwood, David Breerwood, Joseph "Joey" Breerwood, and William "Caleb" Chauvin; and great-grandchildren, Drew Breerwood, Jacob Breerwood, Jack Breerwood, Hayden Breerwood and Sydney Breerwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Breerwood Jr. and Cecilia Ziegler Breerwood; and brother, Elmer L. Breerwood. He was an oil field representative for Oilwell Supply Company for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, Flying Cross and the Bronze Star Medals. He was the president of the HARC Duplicate Bridge Club and a member of the Knight Twirlers Square Dance Club. He was a Silver Life Master in Bridge. He was also a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and supported many Catholic Charitable Organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, 500 Goode Street, Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 3 to January 4, 2012 DUET, SIDNEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sidney Joseph Duet, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Deanna Lafont Duet; two sons, Darren Duet and wife, Lynette, and Sid Duet and wife, Holly; daughter, Deanna Mary Lafont and husband, Michael Jr.; father and mother-in-law, Henry and Norma Lafont; sister, Anna Belle Lemasters; and five grandchildren, Carley, Austin, Jaelyn, and Jude Duet, Anthony "A.J." Lafont. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Antoine Duet and Viola St. Pierre Duet. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a bank executive for 35 years; an Original Board Director of South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr. Airport Authority; eucharistic minister; lector; and Parish Council at Sacred Heart. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer and bowler. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph Youth Group, P.O. Box 519, Galliano, LA 70354 or Sacred Heart Youth Group, 15300 West Main, Cut Off, LA 70345. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 3 to January 4, 2012 FEET, JULIUS, SR. Julius Joseph Feet Sr., 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Angola, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Julius Feet Jr. and Ronald "Anthony" Feet; daughters, Sandra Feet, Lisa Feet and Debbie "Rita" Terrebonne; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters, Vivian Carlos, Ethel Dion Foret, Charlotte Accardo, Cynthia Wadeworth, Mona Dean and Cheryl Parfait; and brothers, Ronald P. Feet, Michael Dean and Malcolm Dean. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph F. Feet; mother, Rita Wilson Bohley; sister, Tessie Dean; brother, Merlin Feet; and three grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 3 to January 4, 2012 FOLSE, EDNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edna Folse, 70, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:36 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace 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 sons, Andre Folse and wife, Sandy, and Dale Folse and wife, Aline; brothers, Freddy Falgoust, Jr.; sister, Evelie "Fefe" Gravois; and grandchildren, Gage, Ethan and Adyson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Folse; and parents, Freddy and Elodie Falgoust. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 3 to January 5, 2012 JOHNSON, ERNEST ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest "Mukat" Johnson, 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Belvedere Johnson, Eddie Stewart and wife, Charlotte, and Christopher Johnson; daughters, Edwina Stewart, and Joyce Granger and husband, Paul; brothers, Herbert Johnson and wife, Geraldine, Leroy Johnson all of Houma, John Johnson of Hinesville, Ga. and Kevin Johnson and wife, Valeria, of Algiers; sisters, Eula Vickers and husband, Angelo, Betty Johnson, Letha Lewis, Barbara Price and husband, Andrew, Yvonne Williams and husband, Arthur, Yvette Butler and husband, Allen, all of Houma, and Dorothy Johnson of New Orleans; and 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Evella Johnson; daughter, Ernestine Johnson; brother, Thomas Johnson Jr.; and sisters, Alzena Stewart and Molly Thibodaux. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 3 to January 4, 2012 VOISIN, FRANCIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis Anthony Voisin, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, Jerome Paul Voisin and wife, Bobbie of Houma; sisters, Dr. Judy Chauvin and husband, Val, of Thibodaux, Dianna Voisin and husband, Bruce Strahan of Chandler, Ariz., Dr. Catherine Wilde and husband, Dr. Randall, of Baton Rouge, Patricia Belanger and husband, Darryl, of Schriever, and Nessie Galliano and husband, Steven, of Baton Rouge; nine nieces and nephews: six grand-nieces and nephews; many numerous friends and godchildren; and companion, Lynn Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiltz Anthony and Velma Marie Voisin. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum. He was an avid fisherman and community leader. He was self employed at Le Magazin grocery store. He served on the Terrebonne Parish School Board for 14 years. He was head of the Civil Service Board for the Bayou Dularge Fire Department. He will be dearly missed. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 3 to January 4, 2012 WALTERS, PATRICIA Patricia "Pat" Walters, 81, a native of Wausau, Wis. and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:25 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 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 her sons, Michael Walters and wife, Rhonda, David Walters and wife, Therese, and Gregory Walters and wife, Pamela; daughter, Julie Walters and husband, Eric Van Steenburg; brother, Jack; sisters, Mary, Sue, and Kay; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Walters; parents, Lawrence and Agnes Mohelnitzky; and brother, Jim. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ta Wa Si Bayou Country Children's Museum Care of Rose Mary Walton, 509 Summer Field, Thibodaux, LA 70301, 447-0049. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 4 to January 7, 2012 BERGERON, REYNOLD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Reynold J. Bergeron, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Gathering of friends and family will be held. For more info. call 804-7314. He is survived by his son, Kenneth J. Bergeron and wife, Darlene; brothers, Ira and Richard Bergeron; and sister, Jeanette Bergeron Fanguy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Benoit Bergeron; parents, Normand Bergeron and Olivia Dugas Bergeron; and brothers, Harold and Alfred Bergeron. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 4 to January 5, 2012 BREAUX, ELDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elda Tregre Bye Breaux, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother, passed away in Vacherie on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, 104, St. Patrick Hwy. in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie. She is survived by her son, Johny Bye and wife, Darlene Nesonovish; three daughters, Helen and husband, Elic Gravois, Molly Kippers and Elda Bye; three brothers, Alfred and wife, Fanny, Lee and wife, Nell, and Robert and wife, Pattie; three sisters, Earline Kraemer, Louise Hotard, and Sally Dufrense and husband, L.J.; and sisters-in-law, Melodie and Mildred. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Bye; second husband, Clannis Breaux; daughter, Doris Clay; parents, Beronie and Vinia Tregre; four brothers, Guy, Benoit and wife, Theolaine, Herbert, and Edwin and wife, Izama; sister, Lucy; sons-in-law, Eddie Kippers and Paul Lapeyrouse; and brothers-in-law, Franklin Kraemer and Theodore Hotard. The first of 12 children, Elda was born in Vacherie on Nov. 6, 1918 to Beronie and Vinia Folse Tregre. She had four daughters and one son The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 103 Ridgefield Rd., Thibodaux, LA 70301. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 4 to January 5, 2012 CANDIES, JAMES, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James "Shorty" Candies Jr., 74, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Amite, died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home, 3838 La. 1 in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Lilly Candies; children, Timothy "Tim" Candies and wife, Kim, Garret Candies and wife, Pam, Darid Candies and wife, Shannon, and Dovlynn Candies Coriell and husband, Bob; brother, Marshall Candies; and eight grandchildren, three step- grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Jimmy" Candies Sr. and Doris St. Amant Candies; and sister, Elnora Candies Cornwell. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 4 to January 7, 2012 CARDENAS, VICENTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vicente Arredondo Cardenas, 29, a native of Guanajuato, Mexico and resident of Gray, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Funeral services were held Jan. 5 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. He is survived by his wife, Angie Ann Hebert Cardenas; father, Damaso Montezuma Cardenas; sons, Fernando Cardenas, Joey and Jeremy Vicknair; daughters, Andrea and Isabella Cardenas, and Nicole Vicknair; brothers, Juvenal, Juan, Guillermo, Jose Felix, Mauricio and Jenaro Cardenas; sisters, Sabina, Secilia, Oliva, and Berta Cardenas; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margarite Badillo Arredonde; and son, Emilio Cardenas. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 4 to January 5, 2012 JOHNSON, ERNEST ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest "Mukat" Johnson, 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011. Funeral services were held Jan. 3 at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Belvedere Johnson, Eddie Stewart and wife, Charlotte, and Christopher Johnson; daughters, Edwina Stewart, and Joyce Granger and husband, Paul; brothers, Herbert Johnson and wife, Geraldine, Leroy Johnson all of Houma, John Johnson of Hinesville, Ga. and Kevin Johnson and wife, Valeria, of Algiers; sisters, Eula Vickers and husband, Angelo, Betty Johnson, Letha Lewis, Barbara Price and husband, Andrew, Yvonne Williams and husband, Arthur, Yvette Butler and husband, Allen, all of Houma, and Dorothy Johnson of New Orleans; and 13 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Evella Johnson; daughter, Ernestine Johnson; brother, Thomas Johnson Jr.; and sisters, Alzena Stewart and Molly Thibodaux. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 4 to January 7, 2012 LANDRY, ELEANOR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eleanor Watler Landry, 87, a native of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Funeral services were held Jan. 5 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Gary Landry of Houma and Dale Landry of Monroe; daughters, Judy Walker and husband, Del, of Spring Branch, Texas, Donna Lambert and husband, Peter, of Montegut, Karen Rodriguez and husband, Lance, of Houma, and Lauri Henry of New Oreans; brothers, Melbourne and Charles Watler of Grand Cayman; sisters, Evangeline Moler of Texas, Hyacinth Solakha of New Jersey, Halceyone Loukmas of Florida, and Laverne Daly of New Jersey; grandchildren, Tamara Davidson, Timothy Walker, Brandon and Beau Lambert, Paul Domangue, Vickie Vilcan, Ginny Prejean, Lindsey Talbot, Seth Rodriguez, Kasey Harrington, Kristin Ellis and Kayla Lachney; and great-grandchildren, Jordan, Avery, Hailley, Carson, Braylon, Chance, Lucy, Ethan, Ellie, Caden and Lauryn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doffey Landry; parents, Lanaman and Jane Catherine Watler; grandchild, Amy Kaye Landry; brothers, Ellsworth, Keithbourne, and Stacey Watler; and sister, Varley Henning. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was a devoted homemaker, a wonderful mother, and a loving grandmother and sister. She will be sadly missed by her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Houma's First Adaptive Park c/o South Louisiana Bank in care of her great-grandson's Carson and Braylon. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 4 to January 5, 2012 MITCHELL, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary "P I" Mitchell, 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Dularge Community Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Betty Rose Mitchell of Gibson; three sons, Joseph Ray Mitchell of Gibson, Philippian Mitchell and wife, Casaundra, of Oklahoma and James Lagarde III of Houma; daughter, Cierra Mitchell of Houma; brothers, Rudolph Mitchell and wife, Lisa, Terry Mitchell and wife, Tasha, Cornelious Mitchell all of Houma, and Aaron Watson Sr. and wife, Shelia, of Chauvin; sisters, Janice Williams and husband, Greg, Iona Mitchell, Laura Lee Short all of Houma, Bobby Jean Robinson of Gray, Alfreda Watson and Paula Jean Watson of Jacksonville, Fla.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, James Watson; son, David Ray Mitchell; sister, Iris Mitchell; and grandparents, Louise Wilson and Henry Smith. She was Baptist and a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 4 to January 5, 2012 RUSH, COREAN Mrs. Corean Sasser Rush, 90, of Gonzales, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at her residence. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Lonestar Baptist Church, Hineston. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with interment to follow in Lonestar Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. She is survived by two sons, Keith Rush and wife, Sandi, and Dwight Rush, all of Gonzales; one daughter, Darlene Rush of Houma; and 10 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Earl Rush; three brothers, Lee Sasser, Charlie Sasser and Earl Sasser; and four sisters, Dorothy Sasser, Jessie Robinson, Bea Jewell and Bonnie Tanner. Corean was a member of Ascension Baptist Church. Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 4 to January 5, 2012 STYRON, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Emsley Vrooman Styron, 82, a native of California and resident of Houma, died at 3:09 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Brunet and husband, Ronald, Barbara Styron and Phyllis Douglas; and 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Dorothy Vrooman; sons, Clifford McCrary, Robert Melbe Sr. and one infant son; and sisters, Judy and Blanche. She was retired from the Navy Exchange in Long Beach, California after 16 years of service. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 ADAMS, ORJIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Orjie James Adams, 60, a native of Mathews and resident of Port Allen, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. He is survived by two brothers, Earl A. Adams Jr. and Richard J. Adams Sr.; two sisters, Elizabeth and Linda Adams; and many cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl A. Adams Sr. and Nelwood Adams; and two brothers, Pat and Patton Adams. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 BESANCON, PAUL Paul Frederick Besancon, 88, a native of Stryker, Ohio and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Coteau Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with zburial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Besancon; two brothers, William Peter and Richard Besancon; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sims Besancon; parents, Paul Napoleon and Lena Grisier Besancon; three brothers, Harry Charles, Robert, and infant Besancon; and sister, Ella Clementine Besancon. He was a member of Coteau Baptist Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 BORDELON, HARVEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harvey John Bordelon, 86, a native of Bordelonville and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Halvorson Bordelon; sons, Don Bordelon and wife, Bobbye, and David Bordelon; daughters, Sharon Adkins and husband, Garey, Connie Horne and husband, Jerry, Debbie Bordelon, and Susie Bordelon and companion, Jeff Oullis; and eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bordelon and Rose Pastor Bordelon; grandchild, Scott Donavon Bordelon; brothers, Lee and Numan Bordelon; and sister, Nellie Gaudet. He was a Deacon for many years with The United Church of God-International Association and a World War II Navy veteran. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 BREERWOOD, ROY, SR. Roy Francis Breerwood Sr., 91, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Delmae Marie Melancon Breerwood of Houma; sons, Roy Francis Breerwood Jr. and wife, Cheryl, of Houma and Glen Joseph Breerwood and wife, Mary "Sunnie", of Houma; daughter, Ellen Martha Breerwood Chauvin and husband, William "Punkin" of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Roy "Buddy" Breerwood III and wife, Elizabeth "Betsy", Brian Breerwood and wife, Marcia, Stephen Breerwood and wife, Christy, Aaron Breerwood, Craig Breerwood and fiancee, Heather Koontz, Margaret Aimee Breerwood, Glen Paul Breerwood and wife, Jessica, Christopher Breerwood, David Breerwood, Joseph "Joey" Breerwood, and William "Caleb" Chauvin; and great-grandchildren, Drew Breerwood, Jacob Breerwood, Jack Breerwood, Hayden Breerwood and Sydney Breerwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Breerwood Jr. and Cecilia Ziegler Breerwood; and brother, Elmer L. Breerwood. He was an oil field representative for Oilwell Supply Company for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, Flying Cross and the Bronze Star Medals. He was the president of the HARC Duplicate Bridge Club and a member of the Knight Twirlers Square Dance Club. He was a Silver Life Master in Bridge. He was also a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and supported many Catholic Charitable Organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, 500 Goode Street, Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 CANDIES, JAMES, JR. James "Shorty" Candies Jr., 74, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Amite, died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home, 3838 La. 1 in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with interment at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Lilly Candies; children, Timothy "Tim" Candies and wife, Kim, Garret Candies and wife, Pam, Darid Candies and wife, Shanon, and Davlynn Candies Coriell and husband, Bob; brother, Marshall Candies; and eight grandchildren, three step- grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Jimmy" Candies Sr. and Doris St. Amant Candies; sister, Elnora Candies Cornwell; and one great-grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 CHAUVIN, RICKY Ricky Paul "Trickster" Chauvin, 49, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ricochet Billiards of Houma on Main Street. He is survived by his brother, Clint Chauvin of Houma; mother, Eilen Rhodes of Houma; stepbrother, Ryan Chauvin of Bayou Blue; and stepsisters, Rhonda Evans of Houma and Robin Chauvin of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Chauvin; and grandparents, Marian Robichaux Rhodes and William Anthony Rhodes, and Beatrice Samanie Chauvin and Antoine Chauvin. He was employed by CVS. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 CHIASSON, BRANDON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brandon "Joe" Chiasson, 62, a native of Westwego and resident of Thibodaux, lost his battle against cancer Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday for the public at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial immediately following at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Judy B. Chiasson; his mother, Myrtle Chaisson; one daughter, Brandy Landry and husband, Shane; two sons, Tate Chiasson and wife, Kristy, and Craig Chiasson and fiancee, Amy Stewart; one sister, Sonja Breaux; two brothers, Ronald Chiasson and wife, Angelika, and Wayne Chaisson and wife, Rosalind; five grandchildren, Bryce and Hannah Chiasson, Kali Landry and Jalynn and Laitynn Stewart; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Eunice Joseph Chaisson. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children, attending his children and grandchildren's sporting events, working on his old car and building things in his shop. He was a generous person that was always eager to help others and make people laugh. On behalf of Brandon, We, his family would like to thank Journey Hospice and their wonderful staff for the compassionate, caring, and excellent services that we have all received from them during this most difficult time. We would also like to thank all of our family and friends for the constant outpouring of love, prayers and support. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 CHIASSON, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Smokey" Elfert Chiasson, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Danos Chiasson; and nephew, William J. "Bill" Fitch. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Beatrice Fremin Chiasson; and sister, Rose Mary "Marie" Chiasson Fitch. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 CUNNINGHAM, ANTOINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoine Joseph Cunningham, 86, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Velma Cunningham of Houma; daughters, Carolyn Norland of Ormand Beach, Fla., Phyllis Starkey and husband, Jerry, Monticello, Ark., Rose Bangs and husband, Robert, of Houma, Maxine Duplantis of Anchorage, Alaska, Melissa Pinell and husband, Todd, of Houma; son, Patrick Cunningham-Troy Woods of Fairburn, Ga.; grandchildren, Wayne Hudgens, Nikki Cook, Dawn Naquin, Robbie Duplantis, Michelle Bussey and David Theriot; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enes Cunningham and Felicienne Lirette Cunningham. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He served in the Navy during World War II. He enjoyed reading and woodworking and he was a very avid camper. He loved his grandkids and his family. He volunteered for Mended Heart. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 7, 2012 DUPRE, DUDLEY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dudley Joseph Dupre Jr., 56, a native of Houma and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his lifelong friend, Danette Marie Kennedy and son, Clay Joseph Naquin Jr; sisters, Althea "Tear" Lovell, Melanie Verdin, Deanna "Sue" Parfait and husband, Karl, and Lawanna Dupre and companion, Glen Verdin; stepchildren, Robbie Verdin and Tory Verdin; three grandchildren, Addison, Kayden, and Cameron Verdin; two godchildren, Raquel LaCoste and Nia Verdin; nieces and nephews, Chance Lovell, Courtney Lovell, Harley Lovell, Faren Verdin Jr. and wife, Jennifer, and Teara Landry and husband, Joshua and Jacoby Verdin; six great-nieces and nephews; and godchild, Laney Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley Joseph Dupre Sr. and Geraldine Thibodaux Dupre; brother, Clinton Dupre; and grandparents, Felix and Sedona Thibodaux, Earline and Sidney Bourg, and John Thomas Dupre and Agnes Elieze Authement. He was loved by all and will be sadly missed by many friends and loved ones. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 7, 2012 DUPRE, WILBERT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilbert "Balou" Joseph Dupre Sr., 68, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Merrile Crochet Dupre; son, Wilbert "Boo" Dupre Jr. and wife, Sheila; daughter, Monique D. Prosperie and husband, Brad; brothers, Herbert Dupre, Ivy Dupre Sr. and David Dupre Sr.; sisters, Wilma St. Amant; grandsons, Christopher Dupre, Jeremy Guidry, Jacob Prosperie and Zachary Dupre; and great-granddaughter, Kaylie Guidry; He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. Dupre and Hattie L. Dupre. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. He was a retired riverboat captain with Exxon. He was an avid fisherman and devoted many years to the Bourg Volunteer Fire Department as assistant fire chief and training officer. He loved his family and friends dearly. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 FAUCHEAUX, NOLAN Nolan J. Faucheaux, 85, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Audie Faucheaux and wife, Cindy; three daughters, Karen Dupre and husband, Tim, Jill Dufrene and husband, Alvin Jr., and Julie Ford and fiance, Tommy Pitre; brother, Floyd Faucha; four sisters, Thelma Faucha, Faith Breaux, Sylvia Plaisance and Betty LeBlanc; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justilien and Elma Arcement Faucheaux; and brother, Gerald Faucha. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 7, 2012 FINGER, ELLEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ellen Ruth Finger, 59, a native of Silver Spring, Md. and resident of Labadieville, was born Jan. 24, 1952 and died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Finger; and children, Lydia Finger, Atticus Finger and Mavis Finger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herald and Anna Zaret. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Joseph Hospice Foundation- www.stjosephhospice.org or the National Brain Tumor Society - www.braintumor.org. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 7, 2012 GAITHER, SHAWNIKA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shawnika LaShawn Gaither, 35, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 12:21 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church, 1114 Church St., with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery, 1098 Bayou Dularge Rd. She is survived by her companion, Lloyd Singleton; parents, James "Gator" and Elaine Gaither Sr., and Denise Ann Gaither; sons, Tyren Gaither and Brayden Gaither of Gray; daughter, Layla Gaither; brothers, James Gaither Jr., Brandon and Derrick Gaither of Gray; and sisters, Lyniesha "Tasha" and Ashley Gaither of Gray. She was preceded in death by her brother, Benny Ruffin; and grandparents, Benjamin and Olivia Ruffin, and Samuel and Dorothy Rose Gaither Sr. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church in Dularge. She was a CNA at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 7, 2012 HOLCOMB, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Willie Holcomb, 84, a native of Kansas, Ala. and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his sons, James R. Holcomb and wife, Gayle, of Cary, N.C. and Leonard "Mike" Holcomb and wife, Brandi, of Houma; daughters, Barbara Boudreaux and husband, Mark, of Houma, Coralyn McDonough and husband, Dan, of Houma and Aimee Holcomb of Houma; brother, Wayne Holcomb of Alabama; sister, Betty Pike of Birmingham, Ala.; grandchildren, Lori Brewer Nichols, Kristina B. Bobbitt, Kristal Boudreaux, Diane B. Racine, Dawn B. Dufrene, Christopher Holcomb, Jonathan Holcomb, Morgan and Alex Holcomb, Miranda and Mathew McDonough and Megan Holcomb; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Belanger Holcomb; parents, Roy Holcomb and Amy Brown Holcomb; brothers, Bobby Holcomb and Dan Holcomb; sisters, Geraldine Woods and Blanche Holcomb; and granddaughter, Rachael Boudreaux. He was an Alabama Crimson Tide, LSU Tiger, Atlanta Braves, and New Orleans Saints fan. He loved going to the casinos. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 6, 2012 ROGERS, THELMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thelma Rita Babin Rogers, 87, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 3:11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, James M. Rogers and wife, Valerie; grandson, Jamie M. Rogers and wife, Kae; and two great-grandchildren, Ashleigh and Earl Russo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Rogers; parents, Clovis Sr. and Clara Darcey Babin; brothers, Hubert, Gilbert, and Clovis Jr. Babin; and sisters, Vernita Foret, Lena Pierce, Dorothy Douglas, Dolly Olivier, Annie Lovell and Jeannette Babin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 7, 2012 SAIA, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Louis Saia, 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Helen Griffin Saia; daughter, Jeanne C. Saia; grandsons, John Duet, Jack Duet III and Dino Duet; great-granddaughter, Amber Duet; brother, Vincent Saia; and sister, Rita Saia Ayers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christine Fazzio Saia and Louis Saia; daughter, Schere Saia Marullo; sister, Christine Saia Jones; and brother, Louis P. Saia Jr. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He and his brothers expanded Saia Motor Freight Line opening terminals throughout Louisiana and the Sunbelt States. He became Chief Financial Officer and Director of Main Office Operations for Saia Motor Freight Line until retirement. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In addition to his career in the trucking industry he was an accomplished investor with other businesses and the financial markets. He was an avid sportsman enjoying fishing and hunting. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. Saia's name to the charity of your choice . Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 5 to January 7, 2012 TATUM, SARA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sara Nell Felton Tatum, 83, born on Sept. 15, 1928 and died after a brief illness on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, surrounded by her entire family. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 1255 Canal Blvd. in Thibodaux, 70301. She is survived by her daughters, Lucie Tatum Morvant, Claire Elizabeth Tatum and companion, Larry Palestina, and Tina Tatum Gehbauer and husband, Dean; sister, Mary Lucy Fulton; and grandchildren, Tiffany Clay St. John, Beau, Ben, and Betsy Bradshaw, and Tatum Gehbauer. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.T. "Tick" Tatum; her parents, Zack Felton and Maude Curtis Felton; and brother, Derwood C. Felton. She was a member of Ta Wa Si Women's Service Organization for more than 50 years and served as their president for two terms and also served as president of Women's Society of Christian Service for two terms. For 30 years she provided transportation for special needs children of Lafourche Parish. She was a beloved member of the First United Methodist Church of Thibodaux for 53 years and in recent years has enjoyed being an active participant in the XYZ and Sojourners Groups. She also was a member of the Ole Miss Alumni Assumption. In lieu of flowers, donations to First United Methodist Church of Thibodaux, Hope for Animals and American Cancer Society are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 6 to January 7, 2012 ALLEN, SHIRLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley Atkins Allen, 71, a native of Coushatta and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. A private service will be held at a later date. She is survived by three sons, Roger Atkins and wife, Hillary, Cullen Entrican, and Steven Atkins and companion, Penny; daughter, Deborah Savoie and husband, Murphy; four stepchildren, J.T., Jeff, Larry and Renata; four brothers, Cullen Jr., Bobby, Henry, and Jimmie Martin; two sisters, Elaine Nichols and Louise Bourg; and 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin Atkins; second husband, Calvin Allen; parents, Cullen and O.C. Hester Martin; son, Kyle Atkins; grandson, Stevie Atkins; and sister, Lavada Pinkerton. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 6 to January 7, 2012 BAZILE, DEMITRI ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Demitri Darnell "Cricket" Bazile, 46, a native of Bayou Goula and resident of White Castle, died at 12:50 a.m. a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 at his home. Visitation will be from 9 am.. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Baptist Church in White Castle. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Word of Truth New Life Cemetery in Bayou Goula. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn B. Bazile; his father, Roy Bazile Jr.; three sisters, Rhonda Bazile Griffin, Tyria Bazile Franklin and Joyce Bazile; and one brother, Roy Bazile III. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Wesley Bazile. Demby and Son Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 6 to January 7, 2012 BROWN, THOMAS, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thomas Jean Brown Jr., 67, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by his companions, Stephanie Rodrigue and Anita L. Brown; son, Thomas Richard Brown; daughters, Jennifer Brown Gros and Kathleen E. Brown; brother, Richard Brown; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jean Brown Sr. and Lorna Thibodaux Brown. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 6 to January 7, 2012 COLEMAN, JOHNNIE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rev. Johnnie "Price Jr." Coleman Sr., 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his devoted friend, Bertha Coleman; sons, Johnnie Coleman Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Hammond, Floyd Stewart of Fort Worth, Texas and Alexander Stewart of Fort Worth, Texas; daughters, Joan Coleman and husband, Leval, Clorissa Epps, and Kimery Short and husband, Howard, all of Houma; brothers, Alfred Price of Calumet City, Ill. and Herbert Thomas and wife, Joyce, of Sylacauga, Ala.; and 14 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol McGuire Coleman; parents, Rev. Johnnie Price and Queen Easter Price, and Lucille Coleman; brother, Walter Johnson; and grandparents, Clarence and Ollie Jones. He was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 6 to January 7, 2012 COOK, MICHAEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael "Mike" Thomas Cook, 58, a native of Riverside, Calif. and resident of Houston, died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Sunday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He is survived by his parents, Joel Sr. and Mary Jane Boudreaux Cook; sons, Christopher and Ryan Cook; daughter, Jamie Cook and fiance, Ricky Guy Jr.; brothers, Jeff Cook and wife, Audra, Joel Cook Jr. and wife, Carrie, Dale Cook and wife, Mary, and Andy Cook and wife, Ann; sisters, Kathy Doucet, Patty Rhodes and husband, Benny, and Amy Moore and husband, Timmy; two grandchildren, Trent and Kylie Cook; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Cook. He was retired from Halliburton and an Air Force veteran. He had a hard fight with cancer and he will be sadly missed. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 6 to January 7, 2012 GAUDET, INFANT Infant Gaudet, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery followed by burial. Infant Gaudet is survived by parents, Chris Gaudet and wife, Melanie Fabre Gaudet of Houma; sisters, Ava and Sophia Gaudet of Houma; grandparents, Artie and Laura Lyons Fabre of Houma, Cynthia Pizzolatto Templet of Houma, and Elbert Gaudet and wife, Debbie, of Maryville, Tenn.; great-grandparents, Elma Lyons of Houma, Anthony Pizzolatto of Houma and Gail Fabre of Bourg; an uncle, Brian Gaudet and wife, Holly; nephew, Braden Gaudet; cousins, Tami Melancon and husband, Ron and their children, Kaidyn, and Koen; Sheri Eaton and husband, Dwain and their children, Tyler and Lauren; Tina David and husband, Ryan and their daughter Sylvie; Amanda Lyons; Jesse Lyons and wife, Sarah and daughter Emma; Eric Lyons; and Teri Keller and husband, Ron and daughter Kamryn; Nicholas Fabre; Paul Guidry; and Peter Guidry; and numerous great-aunts and great-uncles. Infant Gaudet was preceded in death by grandfather, Michael Templet of Houma; great- grandparents, Betty and Sullivan Perry, Arthur Fabre, Claude Lyons Sr., Ara Pizzolatto, Marjorie and Elbert Gaudet Sr. Infant Gaudet was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 6 to January 7, 2012 GUILLOT, FRANCIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis J. Guillot, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church 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 children Patsy Arboneaux and husband Terry, Ronald Guillot and wife, Miriam, Diane Ledet and husband, Edgar, Tammy L. Holthaus and husband, Brad, and Darlene Bernard and husband, Troy; sisters, Rita Usey, Iva Mae Clement and Barbara LeBlanc; grandchildren, Terry Arboneaux Jr. and wife, Nina, Tiffanie Daigle and husband, Ernest, Ryan and Jordan Guillot, Kattie and Kristin Ledet, Devin and Dylan Landry, and Courtney and Trey Bernard; great-grandchildren, Shelby and Heather Daigle, Blair Wald, Kyndle Bernard, Isabella and Sebastian Arboneaux; and special friend, Katherine Terrebonne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie T. Guillot; parents, Leonce and Nela Guillot; infant daughter; brothers, Gilbert, Earl, William, and Wilbert Guillot; and son-in-law, Daryll Landry. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 6 to January 7, 2012 TURKNETT, EDNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edna Turknett, 86, a native of Colorado and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Colorado. She is survived by her sons, Clyde Turknett and wife, E'Lisa, and David Turknett and wife, Denise; daughters, JoAnn Clarey, Dianna Constant and husband, Daniel, Donna Orgeron and husband, Peter, and Gaylin Gurta and husband, Mike; and 16 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by J.C. Turknett; her parents, John and Ida Hayes; sister, Bess Walck; infant brother; and grandchildren, Marc Alan Clarey and Amy Lynn Barrios. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 7 to January 8, 2012 BECNEL, CECILIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cecilia Mariette Becnel, 88, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 in Vacherie. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the church officiated by Rev. Vincent Dufresne, with interment to follow in church mausoleum. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Matherne and husband, Arthur, of Vacherie and Joycelyn Borne and husband, Donald, of Kraemer; two sons, Samuel Becnel and wife, Louise, and Karl Becnel and wife, Elizabeth, all of Vacherie; one daughter-in-law, Mary Becnel of Convent; three sisters, Jeanne Gregoire, Rosemary Gravois, and Virgie Folse; 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Guy Becnel; parents, Edward Becnel and Corestide Stein Becnel; stepmother, Adele Becnel; son, Errol Becnel; three infant children; three brothers, John Edward, Elmo, and Floyd Becnel; grandson, Chad Becnel; and two infant granddaughters. Special thanks to Easter Seals, Obsolute Care, Journey Hospice nurses Gracie and Felecia, Deacon Brent, Dr. Roland Waguespack and Dr. James Soignet. Our caregivers Angelle Ardoin, Terry Amedee, Patricia Bellanger, and Cheryl Hubbell for the love and care shown to our mom as she battle Parkinson's. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 7 to January 8, 2012 MILES, JAMONTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jamonta "Lil Taee" Miles, 15, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:45 a.m. to funeral time today at Old Fountain Missionary Baptist Church, 615 La. 308 in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Amanda and James Miles of Thibodaux; two sisters, Jameanisha and Jameionna Miles of Thibodaux; his grandparents; four aunts; seven uncles; and best friend. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Patricia Ann Mitchell; and his aunt. He was an eighth grader at West Thibodaux Middle School. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 7 to January 8, 2012 PELLEGRIN, VERGES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Verges John Pellegrin, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Monday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Janet Catherine Bergeron Pellegrin of Houma; sons, Chris John Pellegrin and wife, Kimberly Kirkpatrick Pellegrin, of Tampa, Fla., Mark Stephen Pellegrin and wife, Lisa Ard Pellegrin, of Prairieville and Dean David Pellegrin of Houma; daughter, Amy Pellegrin Dupre and husband, Keith of Houma; grandchildren, Justin Pellegrin and wife, April, of Norfolk, Va., Carly Pellegrin Christian and Bradley Pellegrin, of Wesley Chapel, Fla., Megan and Evan Pellegrin of Prairieville, Matthew and Alexis Pellegrin of Houma, Jonah, Noah, and Sarah Dupre of Houma; great-grandchildren, Raelyn Loflin of Wesley Chapel, Fla. and Aubrey Pellegrin of Norfolk, Va.; brothers, Levis "L.P." Pellegrin and wife, Billie, of Houma and Terry Pellegrin and wife, Gail, of Houma; and sisters, Enid LeBlanc and husband, Morris, Houma and Ismay "Blackie" Folse of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levis J. Pellegrin and Edna Boudreaux Pellegrin; brother, Bruce Pellegrin and wife, Wilma; sister, Ruth Malbrough and husband, O'Neil Malbrough Sr.; and grandson, Aaron Pellegrin. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. He owned Pellegrin Brothers Trucking Service along with his brother, Bruce. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, bowling and square dancing. He was a square dance caller for the Knight Twirlers for six years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved telling stories to his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. Pellegrin's name to The Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 7 to January 8, 2012 SANDERS, ANDREW Andrew "Man" Sanders, 65, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Port Allen Care Center in Port Allen, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Baton Rouge General Hospital Mid City. He is survived by an aunt; and a host of other relatives, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Sue Jones Sanders; his mother, Elizabeth S. Jones; stepfather, Walter "Dollar Bill" Jones Sr.; stepson, Elijah Jones, whom he reared; and brother, Lionel "Bay Bay" Sanders. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 7 to January 8, 2012 WEST, LOUIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis J. "Jimmy" West, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at Audubon Guest House in Thibodaux. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Peter Baptist Church, 109 St. Peter Street in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda West of Thibodaux; two sons, Kinyata Cheatham of Thibodaux and Brian Hill of Prentiss, Miss.; five daughters, Peggy West, Terry, and Ronald Thomas, Pam and Vernon Madison, and Kim Jackson, all of Thibodaux, Mona and Treat Norwood of Prentiss, Miss.; and 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and James West; and son, Louis West Jr. He was a retired laborer and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 8 to January 10, 2012 CUNNINGHAM, KENNETH, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth John Cunningham Sr., 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Visitation will be held at the Falgout Funeral Home in Houma from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until funeral time on Monday. Services will begin at 11 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Church in Houma, followed by burial at the Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Havid Cunningham; two sons, Kenneth Cunningham Jr. and wife, Sheila, and Timothy Cunningham and wife, Lisa; one daughter, Maise Fields and husband, Adrien; two brothers, Philip Cunningham and Clay Cunningham; three sisters, Grace Robichaux, Janell Boudreaux, and Linda Duplantis; and six grandchildren, Brent and Desiree Cunningham, Zachary Whitney, Madeline Cunningham, and Izabelle and Karsyn Fields. He is preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Aimee LeCompte Cunningham; five brothers, Julius, Sonny, Roy, and Anthony "Tony" Cunningham; and one sister, Barbara Lovell. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 8 to January 10, 2012 DANOS, DYLAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dylan Anthony Danos, 17, a native and resident of Larose, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Church. Services will begin at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his great-grandmother, Clara Mae Danos; his grandparents, Gail and Carl Danos, and Rayella and Ernest Angelette; his parents, Angie and Troy Danos; his aunts and uncles, Katrina and Brian Cheramie, Pam and Daniel Walker, Ernest and Sheila Angelette, David Angelette and Keri Morton, Scarlet and Jimmy Ellis, Aaron and Pam Angelette, Reagan and Robin Danos; Kimberly Angelette, Trevor and Jackie Walker and Paul, Amber and Joe Ewing and Adriana, Ashley Angelette, Aubrey Ellis, Savannah Ellis, Kirsten Angelette, Shelby Ellis, Camille Ellis, Janey Cheramie, Logan Cheramie, Josh Danos, Kimberly Danos, Craig Gober and family, David Durocher and family. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Anthony Danos, Amy Dantin and Nelson Dantin Sr., George Boudreaux and Shirley Boudreaux, Angelo Angelette Sr and Angelina Angelette; and one great-uncle: Elwood "Woody" Boudreaux Dylan was a junior at South Lafourche High School and was a member of the South Lafourche swim team. He was an avid fisherman who loved being on the water and enjoyed riding horses and playing and watching soccer. In Lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Dylan Danos can be made to the following: Texas Children's Hospital, Office of Development, Ste 5214, PO Box 300630, Houston, Texas, 77230-0630; Give Kids the World, 210 South Bass Road, Kissimmee, Fla., 34746; Catch A Dream, P.O. Box 6280 Mississippi State, Miss., 39762; or La. State Troopers- Troop C Grant-A Wish Program, 4047 West Park Ave., Gray, LA 70359 After Dylan's transplant, he wanted one message spread more than anything. He wanted to encourage everyone to register with Donate Life and become an organ donor. Please consider signing up. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 8 to January 10, 2012 DHUET, THELMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thelma "Connie" Taylor Dhuet, 82, a native of Jackson, Miss. and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. She is survived by her son, Wilbert "Tutty" Dhuet and Lynette S. Dhuet; daughters, Marlene Michel and husband, Earl, Beryl Dhuet, Bernadette Savoie and husband, Perry, and Rebecca Dhuet; and 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wilbert Dhuet Sr. and Floyd Haygood; parents, Newt Taylor and Rena May Taylor; brothers, Selma, Albert, and Newt Jr. Taylor; sisters, Ruth Williams and Ruby Millet; and great-grandchild, Lexie Dhuet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 8 to January 10, 2012 GILMER, MURIEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Muriel Dolores Greenlaw Gilmer, 87, a native of Mayport, Fla. and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Coteau Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Graveside services will be heldat 1 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Red Chute. She is survived by her sons, Leslie Gilmer and wife Kimbelyn, of Herando, Miss., Timothy Gilmer and wife Sandy, of Yukon, Okla., Michael Gilmer and wife Marie, Houma, La., Kendall Gilmer and wife Cindy, Houma, La., David Gilmer and wife Cathy, Houma, La.; her daughters, Mary Dolores "Dee" Murray, of Urania, La., April Wickline and husband Robert, of Sandy Ridge, N.C.; her grandchildren, Debbie McIntire, Robert Weaver, Donna Hebert, Richard Allen, Eugene Tullis, Lynette Pulliam, Lori Gilmer, Amber Whitlock, Kimberly Tarkington, Edward Perales, Lisa Manitakes, Brittany Pardue, Dale Gilmer, Kristy Gilmer, Michael Gilmer, II, Kendall Gilmer, Jr., Christopher Gilmer, Jacob Gilmer, Noah Gilmer, Amanda Hunsucker, Jonathan Wickline, Kimberly Kennon and James Wickline; her great-grandchildren, Derrick, Erin and Kevin McIntire, Kristine Weaver, Nicole Dupre, Scott and Kaley Hebert, George, Angel, Penny, Destiny, Trinity and Joseph Allen, Ella Gilmer, Anthony Pardue, Dawson, Cody and Matthew Kennon; one brother, W.C. Greenlaw; and one sister, Norma Jean Buquet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Dewey Gilmer; her parents, Alonzo Greenlaw and Roxanne Floyd Andrade; and her brother, Clarence Greenlaw. Mrs. Gilmer lived and contributed to the family and community from a heart of benevolence. Her life was devoted in service through her church, Coteau Baptist, where she was a member since 1971, and her work through Gilmer Real Estate. She was a retired real estate broker, who brought Century 21 to Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 9 to January 10, 2012 CORTEZ, DYLAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dylan Michael Cortez, 22, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Farrell T. Cortez and Romona Boudreaux Cortez of Chackbay; brothers, Cody Thomas and Miles Joseph Cortez of Chackbay; grandparents, Percy and Vim Larousse Cortez of Kramer, and Roy and Mary Legendre Boudreaux of Chackbay; godparents, Stacey Weimer and Darby Loupe; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Carl "Mickey" Loupe. He was a loving son, brother and friend to all. In his short 22 years, he acquired many accomplishments and had dreams on working towards achieving many more. He was full of life and brought joy to everyone. Some of his greatest assets was his love of people and being around them. His smile will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 9 to January 10, 2012 DOUCET, MARIE Marie L. Doucet, 87, a native of Garyville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia D. Filce; sister, Dolores Percle; grandchildren, Scott Landry, Jason Landry, Mark Landry and Matthew Filce; and great-grandson, Gage Landry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Doucet; parents, Joseph Laurent and Anita LeBlanc Laurent; and daughter, Linda Landry. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 9 to January 10, 2012 GISCLAIR, ADAM Adam "Mansue" Gisclair, 85, a native of Larose, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at South Lafourche Baptist Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Hector Gislcair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludvic and Emelia Gisclair; brothers, Antoine and Lewis Gisclair; halfbrother, Dewey Vegas; and sisters, Delphine Bergeron, Mae Cheramie, Armine Pitre and Clara Danos. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 BATTAGLIA, DOMINIC ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dominic J. Battaglia, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass with cremains present will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Boudreaux Battaglia; three sons, Kevin Battaglia and wife, Lydia, David Battaglia and wife, Jeanie, and Charles Battaglia and wife, Mileina; daughter, Margo Battaglia Clement and husband, Randolph; two sisters, Francis Battaglia Arcement and Daisy Battaglia Greene; and nine grandchildren, Leslie Battaglia, Kensi, Cassi, Emily, Lexie, Drake, and Devin Battaglia, and Tevin and Jenson Engebretson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Battaglia and Bessie Thibodaux Battaglia; four brothers, Anthony Battaglia Jr., Robert Battagllia, Andrew Battaglia, and Raphael Joseph Battaglia; and two sisters, Marion Battaglia Hebert and Bessie Battaglia. Mr. Battaglia was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a retired school teacher and veteran of the U.S. Navy Reserve. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 BERGERON, ALVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alvin Peter Bergeron, 76, was born Feb. 9, 1935 in Houma and died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at Ochsner's Hospital in New Orleans. Funeral services were held Jan. 7 at Richard's Funeral Home in Hammond. Alvin's remains will be cremated and returned to the Mississippi River as he requested. Alvin leaves behind his wife, Doris Wells Bergeron of Robert; two daughters, Darlene Bergeron Cancienne; sons-in-law, Lloyd F. Cancienne Jr. of Thibodaux and Kim Bergeron Brown, and Bertis L. Brown of Pitkin; sisters, Mary Ruth Schexnider of Scott and Helen Foret of Biloxi, Miss.; brother, Allen Bergeron of Bayou Vista; grandchildren, Nekeya James Boersma, Crystal Suire Halverson of Houston, E'Lisca Bergeron Cutrer, Sonja Bergeron of Robert, and David Lee Brown of Pitkin; and great-grandchildren, Lance Michael Halverson, Jason Michael Halverson, Desire' Roze Hemsted, Graceon Wayne Hemsted, Lance Daniel Hemsted, Demaryna Nehlis Cutrer, Cameron Wayne Childress, Malachi Andrew Wyman and Haydon Jax Wyman. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Baptiste Bergeron of Houma and Lisca Foret Bergeron of Little Caillou; sons, Wayne Peter Bergeron and Kenny James Bergeron; grandson, Lance James Bergeron; and six sisters and five brothers. Alvin was a sailor in the U.S. Navy from June 1955 to June 1963; he was stationed in Long Beach, Calif. and served on the U.S.S. Helena GA-75 . He was a tug boat captain in and around the Morgan City areas. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 9 to January 11, 2012 BREAUX, LEONARD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leonard "Pop" Breaux Sr., 75, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Andrews in Amelia. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alice LeBlanc Breaux; son, Terry "T-Joe" Breaux and wife, Lynn Christian Breaux; daughters, Lisa Breaux Mayon and husband, Johnny, and Arlene Breaux Peltier and husband, Larry; brother, Raymond Breaux; sister, Shirleen LaCoste; and grandchildren, Paige Breaux Bergeron and husband, Lucas, Brooksie Peltier, Bryson Peltier, Dillon, Cassidy, and Calli Breaux, and Allison Mayon. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Breaux and Elizabeth Aucoin Breaux; son, Leonard P. Breaux Jr.; brothers, Ridley and Earans Breaux Sr.; and sisters, Lou Pipsair and Molly Breaux Eues. Pop enjoyed hunting, dancing, and playing cards. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed. He loved to boat ride. He never met a stranger. His grandchildren was his life. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 GISCLAIR, DAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dan "Morro" Joseph Gisclair, 60, a native of Galliano and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011. Funeral services were held Dec. 30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lois Griffin Gisclair; daughter, Natasha Gisclair Cantrelle and husband, Joseph Cantrelle Jr.; grandchildren, Alyssa, Mia, Candice, and Isabella; and sister, Loretta Gisclair Jambon and husband, Mike. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helena Kiff Gisclair and Morrison Joseph Gisclair. Pallbearers were Joseph Cantrelle Jr., Eunice Griffin Jr., Ray Griffin, Eunice Griffin III, and Kirby, Dan, Moe, and Derek Jambon. He loved football, fishing and especially his family. He worked all over the world as a tugboat captain. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 HOUGH, EARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl "Kermit" Hough, 93, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 in Houma. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment immediately following at Terrebonne Memorial Park. Earl Hough is survived by his wife, Lorina Hebert Hough; his daughter, Joy Hough Domangue and husband, Wilson of Houma; grand-daughters, Angelique Domangue Holtman and husband, William, of Baton Rouge, Rebecca Domangue Danos and husband, Eric, of Houma, Elizabeth Domangue of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Alicia Domangue of Baton Rouge; five great- grandchildren, Julia and Madeline Holtman, and Christian, Cohen and Emerson Danos; and brother, Marshall Hough of Saline. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Sadler Hough; his parents, Walter Hough and Jodi Adams Hough; one sister, Sybil Martin Hough; and four brothers, Clinton Hough, H.C. Hough, Curtis Hough and Atone Hough. He was born in Minden on Dec. 21, 1918 to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hough. He had one brother, one sister and four half-brothers. After high school he enlisted in the National Guard. While stationed in San Diego, he met and married his first wife, Beverly Sadler. Soon after, he was deployed to Germany with the Army during World War II. After his tour of duty in the military, he lived in Tampa, Florida where his daughter Joy was born, then on to Houma where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was employed in the oilfield and as a draftsman. After the death of his first wife, he fell in love with and married Lorina Hebert. They shared many loves and hobbies together such as gardening, ceramics, traveling, and a stunning annual Christmas light display. Mr. Hough expressed his love for his dear wife openly and often, and those around them found their love endearing. An avid hunter, fisherman and all-around outdoorsman, Mr. Hough enjoyed annual hunting trips to Colorado. He also loved spending time at his deer camps in Morganza and Jonesboro, Louisiana. He served as Master Mason of Unity Lodge 267 and an Honorary Past Master of Terrebonne Fellowship Lodge 481 and Walter I. Lanier Lodge 307. He faithfully served The Lodge with his time and talents, giving his all to his brother Masons. Mr. Hough was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. Everyone who knew Mr. Hough, or Daddo as his grandchildren called him, knew him as loving, kind and generous. He never hesitated to help a friend or neighbor in need, and did so with genuine sincerity. With a witty sense of humor and a knack for story-telling, Mr. Hough was a joy to be around. The family would like to thank the kind nurses and staff of Terrebonne General and Hospice of South Louisiana. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 LANDRY, MURRAY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Murray F. Landry Jr., 87, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Labadieville, died at 8:09 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, due to a brief, but aggressive, form of leukemia. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose, with burial at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Joy Thibodeaux; two sons, Murray F. Landry III, and wife, Julie, and Mark Landry, and wife, Melanie; two daughters, Debra L. Sagona and husband, Dwayne, and Susan L. Mire, and husband, Gerald; stepson, Kyle Lasseigne and wife, Stacy; stepdaughter, Kris L. Guillot and husband, Wayne; proud grandfather of Tricia, Kristen, and Colby Landry, and Ryan Gomez and wife, Dana; step-grandfather of Leah and Hannah Guillot, Eli, Emmi, and Ellie Lasseigne, and Kylie Mire Sanchez and husband, Barry; great-grandfather of Gabrielle and Jackson Gomez; and step-great-grandfather of Lil Barry Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iris Simoneaux Landry; parents, Murray and Clara Rodrigue Landry; brother, Pierre Landry; and sister, Shirley L. Mikeska. He was a graduate of Belle Rose High School (1941) and LSU (1949). He served one year in the Civilian Conservation Corp, three years in the U.S. Air Corp, and 30 years in the Louisiana National Guard. He flew 54 missions over Holland, Belgium, and Germany during World War II, serving as a radio operator, waist gunner, and photographer on a B-26 medium bomber. He received numerous awards, including the French Croix du Guerre as a member of the 394th Bomb Group. He retired from the military as a Colonel. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He taught sixth grade at both Pierre Part and Napoleonville Elementary Schools and mathematics at Assumption High School. He was the Juvenile Officer for the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office for four years and Sheriff of Assumption Parish for 16 years. He served as president of the Southeast Louisiana Law Enforcement Association, the Louisiana Juvenile Officers Association, and the Louisiana Sheriffs Association. He was self-employed for 20 years as a commercial and industrial safety consultant. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and cultivating Louisiana irises, of which he had 150 varieties. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice Foundation at www.stjosephhospice.org; St. Genevieve Catholic School, 807 Barbier Ave., Thibodaux, LA, 70301, or E.D. White Catholic High School Science Department, 555 Cardinal Dr, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 LEDET, RHETA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rheta Chauvin Ledet, 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Chauvin/Houma, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Ragis "R.J." Ledet Jr. and wife, Grace, Samuel P. Ledet and wife, Lisa, Wayne A. Ledet and wife, Brandi, Jules F. Ledet and wife, Debbie, and Troy V. Ledet and wife, Ellen; daughters, Brenda Ledet Pellegrin Lugo and husband, Gus, Joann M. Ledet and companion, Glen Verrett, Phyliss A. Ledet, Lydia L. Ledet Alleman and husband, Ray, and Christine E. Ledet Hamner and husband, Clyde; brother, Earl Chauvin; sisters, Lois Crochet and Elphie Savoie; 25 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ragis Joseph Ledet Sr.; parents, Lindsey Chauvin Sr. and Minnie LeBlanc Chauvin; brother, Lindsey Chauvin Jr.; sisters, Ola Crochet; and half-sisters, Josephine Stoufflet and Verdie Peeples. "Loving mother, teacher and community volunteer. She left us too soon." She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. She was a retired school teacher, with Terrebonne Parish School Board volunteered for numerous organizations including Annunziata, St Vincet DePaul, Exxon-Mobil Club of Louisiana, and AARP. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Vincent DePaul. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 MILSTED, JACK Jack Clement Milsted, 86, born Jan. 6, 1926 in Alexandria and died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 in Athens, Ga. A private service will be held in the near future. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Cloar Milsted of Athens, Ga.; his daughters, Dana Heil of Athens, Ga. and Renee Milsted of Fredericksberg, Va.; two grandchildren, Jack and Eli Heil of Athens, Ga.; his sister, Edwina Yakupzack of Houma; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Clement Milsted and Laura Bludworth; sister, Kathi Towry; and brother, William Milsted. Jack graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans in 1942. He served in the Merchant Marines through World War II as an able-bodied Seaman. At the conclusion of the war, he was commissioned as an Ensign and continued his sea career as an officer with Lykes Lines unitl his retirement in 1966. Jack grew up in New Orleans and lived in New Iberia, Lafayette and Houma, as well as Memphis, Tenn., Oxford, Miss. and Athens, Ga. He owned and operated an oil field crew boat business off the coast of Louisiana and then worked as a water conditioning consultant in Lafayette and Houma until retiring in the early 1990's Jack was a sportsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed doing volunteer work with the Meals on Wheels program. Thanks to UniHealth and United Hospice of Athens, Ga. for their help and support. Memorial contributions are welcome at the Salvation Army and the Athens Community Council on Aging: 706-549-4850. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 NEIL, DALE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dale Evans Neil, 62, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 9:28 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Josephine Hotard Neil; sons, Bobby E., Donnie J., and Dale E. Neil; brothers, Eric and Tommy Neil; sisters, Bernadette Blanchard and Bridget Adams; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Trudy Louise Cruise Neil; father, John Evans Neil; son, Jeremy Neil; and grandparents, Joseph and Vagnolia Bergeron Neil, and John and Olla Dupre Hotard. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 POWELL, RODERICK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roderick Wayne Powell, 44, a native of Sulphur and resident of Houma, died at 7:37 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 He is survived by his wife, Bootsy Flanagan Powell of Houma; sons, Randal Wayne Powell of Mont Belvieu, Texas, and Joshua Paul Naquin of Houma; daughters, Hayley Flangan McCutcheon of Houma and Brooke Alexandra Argyilan of Gulfport, Miss.; parents, Robert W. Powell of Lafayette and Janice Freeman Powell of Houston; granddaughter, Peyton Rene of Mont Belvieu, Texas; and brothers, Robert William Powell II of Las Vegas and Ryan Willis Powell of Houston. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dewey and Mabel Melancon Freeman, and Floyd and Pauline Powell. Rod was a master auto body technician and custom fabricator for 20 plus years. He was a loving husband and father and friend. He was an avid fisher, hunter, gardener and Saints fan; a wonderful artist and very giving person. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 WHIPPLE, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Cecile Boudreaux Whipple, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial to follow at St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Whipple of Houma, and Patty Whipple Carr and husband, John, of Houma; grandchildren, Eugene Williamson and fiancee, April, Felida W. Rodrigue and husband, Benny, Ryan Williamson, Laura Carr Blanchard and husband, Kirby, James Carr, Dustin Carr, Jeffrey Jacobs and wife, Erin, and Jennifer Jacobs Dupre and husband, Keith; great-grandchildren, Shelby Rose Williamson, Brooke Blanchard, Logan Jacobs, Brandon and Austin Detiveaux, Jace and Emma Dupre; and sisters, Mildred Domangue and Yvette Cavallo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Joseph Whipple; daughter, Mary Susan Whipple; parents, Jules Boudreaux and Felida Champagne Boudreaux; brothers, J.B. Boudreaux, Lee Boudreaux, Tony Boudreaux and Gilbert Boudreaux; and sisters, Eunice Robicheaux, Yvonne Dagenhardt and Eula Williams. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 10 to January 11, 2012 WILLIAMS, MABLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mable Williams, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dularge Community, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Leondra C. Williams; daughter, Trina Sylvester and husband, Terrence; grandson, Quincy Stevens of Los Angeles; brothers, Douglas Williams, Freddie, Kenneth, and Edward Swing, and Clinton Swing and wife, Gail; and sisters, Irma Harding, Marion Smith and husband, Perry, Jacquelyn Williams of Beaumont, Texas, Cemetra Wolfe and husband, Roland, Mary Brown and husband, Kenneth, Jeanette Jones and husband, Henry, Earline Lewis, Leola Swing, Kathy Warrent, Albertha Carter and husband, Keith, Donna Lynn Swing, Stepanie Fusiler and husband, Calvin, and Amy Swing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel Celestine Prevost and Arthur Swing Sr.; brothers, Earl Williams, Arthur, Robert, and John Paul Swing and Donald Celestine; and sisters, Melvina Swing, Nancy Harvey, Yvonne Salsbury, Verna Harding and Annette Gorrell. She was a member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church and a retired employee with Terrebonne Parish School Board and Children with Autism and Services. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 11 to January 12, 2012 FABRE, HELENA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helena Perrin Fabre, 90, a native of Lafitte and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Gayle Fabre Trosclair and husband, Lawrence; three sons, Wilson Fabre and wife, Margie, Terry Fabre and wife, Melanie, and Milton "Mickey" Fabre and wife, Jennifer; and loving grandmother to 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, three nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Alcide Fabre; her parents, Julia Ponsita Perrin and John Horace Perrin; two sons, Calvin Anthony Fabre and Keith John Fabre; two sisters, Julia Savoie and Adela Perrin; one brother, David "Dave" Perrin; one granddaughter, Carla Fabre; one daughter-in-law, Rosetta Trosclair Fabre; and nephews, Lawrence and Mervin Perrin. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 11 to January 12, 2012 FITCH, NORA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nora Marie Duthu Fitch, 86, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia F. Bourgeois and husband, Maurice Jr., and Judy A. Finnie and husband, Dr. James D. Finnie; brothers, Emile "Tony", Claude "C.J.", Raymond "Tee", Houston "Pee", and Myron "Beb" Duthu; sisters, Mae Smith, Libbey Brunet and Rosemary Christin; and six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindsey Jean Fitch; parents, Luke Myron and Rosemary Fazio Duthu; brother, Joseph Duthu; and sister, Rita Bessie Dion. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 11 to January 12, 2012 MELANCON, VERNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Verna N. Melancon, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by daughters, Dolores M. Guidry and Wanda M. Lasseigne; brother, O'Neal Naquin; sisters, Gloria Boudreaux and Loreida Diaz; and nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Adley Braud; second husband, Fernand J. Melancon; parents, Sidney Naquin and Alcida Guillot Naquin; sons, Fernand J. Melancon Jr. and Chester Braud; brothers, Louis Naquin, J.D. Naquin and Herbert Naquin; sisters, May Aysene and Oreida Hurd; and grandson, Dwayne T. Jones. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 11 to January 12, 2012 PITRE, PAUL Paul "Pavie" Pitre, 89, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Bouffanie Pitre; parents, Henry Pitre Jr. and Sofie Pitre; and brothers, Louis "Red" Pitre and Wilkie Pitre. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 11 to January 12, 2012 PITRE, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Eugene Pitre, 43, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Sandra L. Pitre of Houma; sons, Tyler Pierre Pitre of Houma and Tayler James Pitre of Houma; brothers, Michael James Pitre Jr. of Houma, Christopher Paul Pitre and wife, Kim Ishida Pitre of Seattle; sister, Jeanette Marie Pitre Robichaux and husband, Scott of Raceland; and grandfather, Allen T. Brown of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael James Pitre Sr. of Houma; grandparents, Alta Pauline Brown Hazel Authement Pitre and James Joseph Pitre. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing and hunting with his sons. He loved spending time with his friends and family whom he loved dearly. He was loved by everybody who knew him. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 11 to January 12, 2012 ROBEAU, JENNIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jennie Dufrene Robeau, 60, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Harahan, died at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in Jefferson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Life Fellowship Community Church in Bayou Gauche. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in Sunset Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ellis Robeau Jr.; daughter, Gina Lynn Robeau Dufrene and husband, Jeremy; mother, Leona Comardelle Dufrene; siblings, Riley and Darrel Dufrene; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Jared A. Robeau; and father, Weldon Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 12 to January 13, 2012 DUSENBERY, DANIEL Daniel Victor Dusenbery, 54, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother, Gertrude Zita Dusenbery; sons, Beau D. Dusenbery and wife, Robin, and Elliot G. Dusenbery and wife, Rachel; daughters, Greta E. Dusenbery and Anne C. Dusenbery; sister, Denise Applewhite and husband, Max; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Abigail, Elaina, and Meaghan Dusenbery; and many friends and relatives; He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia "Pitty" Carter Dusenbery; and father, William "Slim" Dusenbery He was an Army veteran and employed by Edison Chouest. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 12 to January 15, 2012 GREGORY, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Marvin Gregory, 69, a native of Bay Springs, Miss. and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Boudreaux Gregory; sons, Joe Gregory and wife, Alice, and Marvin Gregory II and wife, Darline; daughter, Gwen Gregory Delatte and husband, Stephen; and grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren, Chandler, and Cameron Gregory, and William and Caroline Delatte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Belton Gregory and Ona Victoria Montgomery Gregory; and sisters, Jane James and Sarah Elizabeth Morvant. Special thanks to the loving care and support of Journey Hospice, Thibodaux Regional, West Jefferson Hospital and Lafourche Home for Aged and the many friends and family members of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Synergy Bank under the James M. Gregory Diesel Technician Training Fund. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 12 to January 13, 2012 GUILLIOT, JANET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janet "Chickie" Guilliot, 50, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. She is survived by her son, Elie Guilliot III; daughters, Laura Elizabeth Guilliot and companion, Nicholas "Beaver" Richardelle, and April Nosworthy and husband, Paul Sr.; sisers, Peggy Falgout and Della Shukait; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elie Guilliot Jr.; parents, Urban and Virgie Sanchez Guidry; and sister, Barbara Lee. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 12 to January 14, 2012 IVEY, ROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy Ivey, 92, a native of Bebe, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his son, David Roy Ivey; daughter, Kathy Ann Runnels; grandchildren, Chris and Pat Runnels Jr., and Tate and Tavie Coyle; great-granddaughter, Azumi Runnels; and son-in-law, Billy Coyle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Pearl Ballou Ivey; parents, John and Emma Cook Ivey; daughter, Sherry Lynn Coyle; four brothers, Lexton, Julius, Clarence, and Bart Ivey; and three sisters, Ida Brown, Addie Haynes and Clara Buras. He was retired from GEMOCO & Ace Transportation Co. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 12 to January 13, 2012 LABICHE, THELMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thelma M. LaBiche, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lockport, died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with a private burial. She is survived by her son, Jessie Gonzales; daughter, Benita Gonzales Packard and husband, Craig; brother, Raleigh "Red" LaBiche; and nine grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Gonzales; parents, Leon and Mary Jane Robertson LaBiche; brothers, Edward "Boy" LaBiche and Clarence "Chito" Bourgeois; sisters, Oneida LaBiche, Shirley Borne, Ula Mae Cheramie, Mary Lirette and Betty Cheramie; and granddaughter, Nadine Gonzales. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 12 to January 14, 2012 LORRAINE, SANDRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sandra Thibodaux Lorraine, 63, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael J. Lorraine; sons, Jarrod Lorraine, and Jason Lorraine and wife, Angelle; daughter, Crystal Lorraine and fiance, Dennis Bonvillian Jr.; brothers, Ray and Troy Thibodaux; sisters, Cheryl Thibodaux and Tammy Summers; and grandchildren, Lainey Lorraine, Ellie Lorraine and Mya Bonvillian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Evelyn Collins Thibodaux. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 12 to January 13, 2012 ORDOYNE, ENOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enola H. Ordoyne, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her children, Dorothy "Dot" Rago and husband, Eddie, Gary Ordoyne and wife, Nell, Wilbert "Willie" Ordoyne Jr., Gregory Ordoyne, and Mary Gauthreaux and husband, Mark; sisters, Deloria Landry and Yvonne Guidry; grandchildren, Ann Bourgeois, Bonnie Loker, Michelle Ordoyne, Rachel Ordoyne, Angela Deroche and Mitch Ordoyne; and great- grandchildren, Lane Bourgeois, Madison Loker, Matthew Loker, Miles Loker, Luke Deroche, Logan Deroche and Dylan Ordoyne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Ordoyne Sr.; parents, Dorgeville Himel and Amelia Thibodaux Himel; brothers, Yves and Neville Himel; and sisters, Anna Lee Hebert, Louvina Guidroz, Annette Himel and Pazie Ordoyne. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 13 to January 14, 2012 AMOS, DONALD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Amos Sr., 73, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Belle Rose, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Mary (Nolan) Smith of Napoleonville, Angela (Martin) Stephens of Shreveport, Monice (Edward) Tannis of Labadieville; sons, Donald Amos Jr. of California, Donnell (Ferlisha) Amos of Hattisburg, Miss., Mark Davis of Atlanta, and Keldric Jupiter of Thibodaux; sisters, Sandra Barker and Ruthy Amos, both of Donaldsonville and Patricia Amos of New Orleans; 33 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Amos; second wife, Matilda Amos; parents, Mark Sr. and Ruby Amos; brothers, Anthony Amos, Mark Amos Jr., and Clarence Amos; daughters, Lydia Johnson and Trinette Boatner; and stepchildren, Cherrise Cooks and Elijah Cooks Jr. He was a member of First Irsael Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 13 to January 14, 2012 ANDERSON, JANICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janice Marie Anderson, 34, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. 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, D'Andre Lavardain and Deontae' Anderson; parents, Mary Lee and James Anderson; four sisters, Constance and husband, Darren Sanders, Chandra Williams, Kasem Davis and April Anderson; two brothers, Javon and Travis Davis; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Pauline and Johnnie Williams Sr.; and paternal grandfather, Joseph Anderson. She was a former employee of the Jubilee in Plattenville. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 13 to January 14, 2012 BLANCHARD, SUZY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Suzy Hood Blanchard, 60, a native of Abbeville and resident of Raceland, died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Mathews and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Adrian John Blanchard; son, Chester "Chet" Hood II; daughters, Kristie Hood and Sage Rodrigue; stepdaughter, Amber Blanchard; brother, Jules V. Meaux; two sisters, Betsy Meaux and Deanna M. Golley; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chester Hood Jr.; parents, Savey Meaux and Lucille Carlo Meaux; and sisters, Wendy Goyne, Beatrice Menne and Elaine Miguez. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 13 to January 14, 2012 BRUCE, GLORIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria Jean Bruce, 61, a native of Johnson City, Tenn. and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2011. She is survived by her son, Roland Bruce Jr.; her daughter, Keriayn Bruce; and brothers, Ronald and Dwayne Crowder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Bruce Sr.; her mother, Ruth Crowder; and sister, Linda Crowder. He was Christian. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 13 to January 14, 2012 ELLIOTT, BILLY Billy Joe John Elliott, 47, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Franklinton for the past nine years, died at 7:24 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at his residence. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday in the Crain Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel, with burial in Hartman Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Camardelle Elliott of Franklinton; two daughters and son-in-law, Rebecca and Lanny Toups of Tylertown, and Alana Leblanc of Franklinton; son and daughter-in-law, David and Crystal Leblanc of Franklinton; mother, Elizabeth Elliott of Gheens; and sister, Scharlene Ledet of Lafourche Parish. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations be made to Crain Funeral Home for funeral expenses. Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 13 to January 14, 2012 KING, FRANK, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank E. King Sr., 87, was born Nov. 21, 1924 and passed away at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday in the chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel, with interment at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. He is survived by two sons, Barry King of Metairie and Alan King of Grand Forks, N.D.; five cherished grandchildren; and sister, Beverly Ross of Kenner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude Rooney King and Frank E. King Sr.; and beloved wife, Nora "Jody" Keller King. He was a Navy veteran serving during World War II, he was an engineer and radio announcer for KCIL radio station in Houma during the early 1950's, later he became the executive vice-president of the Houma/Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce. He started his commercial printing business in the mid 1960's eventually moving to Chalmette where he operated King Printing Co. for more than 25 years; Frank was one of the co-founders of Krewe of Terranian Carnival Club in Houma. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 13 to January 14, 2012 ROBINSON, ERIC ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eric Darnell Robinson, 41, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of New Orleans, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2. He is survived by his mother, Pearl M. Harris; and sisters, LeKesha Robinson and Robin Rene Robinson. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Roft Robinson; grandparents, Beatrice Thomas Harris and James Harris Sr., and Leotine Verret Robinson and John Robinson Sr. He was a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church of Houma and St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in New Orleans. He was a Regional Support Specialist for Nova Biomedical Corporation. Community Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 13 to January 14, 2012 SAWYER, DELANILY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Delanily Rontrell Sawyer, 22, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 in an automobile accident in Thibodaux. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, La. 308 in Labadieville. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Deloris Sawyer of Labadieville and Sylvester Buckely of Baton Rouge; brother, Sabastian and wife, Juliana Branch; three sisters, Brittiany and husband, Tullie Whiten III, Renata Buckely, and KeyShanta Payne all of Baton Rouge; maternal grandmother; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sam Sawyer; and grandmother, Mary Spears. He was an employee of Lowe's of Thibodaux and a student at Southern University in Baton Rouge. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 13 to January 14, 2012 SCHERTLER, HAROLD Harold D. Schertler, 75, of Pecos, Texas, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at his residence in Pecos. A "Celebration of Life", ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at Artie's Sports Bar, 3162 La. 1, Grand Isle, La. 70358, 985-787-3165. He is survived by his brother, William Schertler of Loganer, Ala.; son, Robert "Teddy" Schertler of Van Buren, Mo.; and two grandchildren, Edward "Buddy" Duane Schertler II and Mathew Lee Schertler. He was born in Hiwasse, Ark. He was a veteran of the National Guard. Professionally, he was an oilman and a farmer. His religious denomination was Baptist. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 14 to January 15, 2012 DEROCHE, JEANNETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeannette Boquet Deroche, 94, a lifelong resident of Bourg, fell asleep in death on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. A private funeral service will be held at Samart Funeral Home Saturday morning. She is survived by her children, Calvin and wife, Darlene, Julia King, Jeannette Bergeron and husband, David, Mary Pinell and husband, Druby, Ann Prosperie and husband, Ronnie, Peter Deroche, Angela Boyd and husband, James, and John and wife, Becky; brother, Horace Boquet; and 35 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and 32 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Sr.; her parents, Jules Boquet and Antillia Blanchard Boquet; two sons, Paul Sr. and Timothy; seven brothers, Ferdinand, Cyril, Louis, Alcee, Howard, Wiltz, and Morris; five sisters, Louise B. Arcenaux, Clara Boquet, Lena B. Chauvin, Dulcie B. Olivier, Arabie, and Lela B. Aucoin; grandson, Brian Pinell; and great-granddaughter, Lacey Bergeron. She was a member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for 45 years. She will be sadly missed by her family and the many people whose lives she touched during her life and ministry. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 14 to January 15, 2012 LAPEYRE, CATHERINE Catherine L. Lapeyre, a native of Houma and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 at her residence in Gulfport. She is survived by her mother, Joan Starkweather Lapeyre; five siblings, Denise L. Blanchard, Mark Lapeyre, Louise Lapeyre, Emile M. Lapeyre III and Bill Lapeyre; and one niece, four nephews, one grand-nephew and one grand-niece. She was preceded in death by her father, Emile M. Lapeyre Jr. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on January 16, 2012 RITA CARGILL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Rhodes Cargill, 87, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Carly Jo Cargill Pitre and husband, Wade of Bourg; and grandchildren, Cade Michael Pitre and Luke Iler Pitre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin "Bo" Cargill; parents, Gustave Rhodes and Amanda Guidry Rhodes; brothers, Mertile Rhodes, Thomas Rhodes, Hansel Rhodes and O'Neal Rhodes; and sisters, Lillian Rhodes Naquin, Anna Lee Rhodes Price, Vivian Rhodes Boquet and Elodee Rhodes Bartell. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. She was a clerk for Louisiana Power and Light and retired after 33 years. She will be forever remembered for her compassion, kindness and generosity, combined with a strong love of family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on January 16, 2012 FALGOUST, DAISY LABAT Daisy Labat Falgoust, 90, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Vacherie. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. at the church, officiated by Fr. Michael Miceli, with internment to follow in the church mausoleum. She is survived by two sons, Gerald J. Falgoust and wife, Judy, of Vacherie and Francis P. Falgoust of Vacherie; two sisters, Ella "Lal" Buquoi of Baton Rouge and Aline Folse of Vacherie; one brother, Edmond "Tim" Labat of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren: Mark Falgoust and wife, Cathy, of Houma, Gregory Falgoust of Baton Rouge, Carmen Blouin and husband, Shane of Thibodaux, Dawn Talbot and husband, Cory, of Thibodaux and Chad Falgoust and fiance, Heather, of Prairieville; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Landreaux Falgoust, killed in action during WWII; second husband of 55 years, Francois "Frank" Falgoust, deceased on March 10, 2005; her parents, Louis and Anita Oubre Labat; three brothers, Willie "Bill" Labat, NelsonLabat, and Edward Labat; a sister, Marie "Nin" Schexnayder, and one infant sister; and two grandsons, Gerald Falgoust Jr. and Matthew P. Falgoust. The family would like to thank Journey Hospice nurses Grace and Felecia, nurse's aide Nettie, Deacon Brent, Dr. Chester Boudreaux and Dr. Robert Greer, our caregivers Gracie Dumas, Mary Reulet, Arleen Tregre and Debra Rodrigue for their loving care. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 16 to January 17, 2012 FESI, CARMEL Carmel Joseph Fesi, 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral Home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Michael Anthony Fesi and wife, Carla of Houma; stepson, Jerry L. Pearce and wife, Veronica of Houston; daughters, DeVonne A. Conner and husband, Syd, of Hattiesburg, Miss., Elizabeth Dionne Rhodes and husband, Herbert, of Houma and Trina Maria Fesi of Houma; sisters, Vera Fesi Cole and husband, Gale, of Houma, and Jackie Fesi Malbrough of Houma; grandchildren, Christopher Eric Pearce and wife, Lara, Monique Pearce, Dene' Cunningham and husband, Lynn, Matthew P. Rhodes, Michael A. Fesi II and wife, Melissa, Jessica L. Rhodes and husband, Rohn, and Ciera N. Terrebonne and husband, Cody; and great-grandchildren, Austin Joseph Cunningham, Makaylie Jolie' Terrebonne, Allison Susanne Pearce, Andre'a Lenae Terrebonne, Colston Michael Rhodes, Christopher Ryan Pearce, Adison Dene' Cunningham, August Mikale Fesi, and Gavin Joseph Rhodes He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ouida Joyce Westbrook Fesi; second wife, Mary Evelyn Sisk Fesi; parents, Joseph C. Fesi and Concetta Cangelosi Fesi; daughter, Sandra Gay Fesi; sister, Rita Fesi; and brother-in-law, and Milton Malbrough of Houma. He retired from PCM Oilfield for 15 years. He loved his country and his family dearly. "What I would like to see passed on to future generations, be kind to each other, friendly, help one another, respect others and their property. During the World War II years this was shown by everyone. They were kind to each other, respected each other, and helped one another when needed." January 2001 ---Carmel Joseph Fesi He proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater of World War II by landing troops on Iwo Jima and Okinawa Japan. He was a proud member of the U.S. Navy and served his country well. He slipped away peacefully surrounded by his loving family to join his loved ones who have gone before him. He is survived by many loving friends of P.C.M. who will miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Houma Military Museum (The Regional Military Foundation) at P.O. Box 10037 Houma, LA 70363. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 16 to January 17, 2012 FOLSE, CORIAL, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Corial Peter Folse Sr., 77, a native and resident of St. Charles Community, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ordoyne Folse; son, Corial Peter Folse Jr. and wife, Trudy; daughters, Carleen Folse Braud and husband, Todd, Joy Folse Derouen and husband, Larry Sr., and Theresa Folse Pontiff and husband, Michael Sr.; brother, Alvin Folse; sisters, Juanita Nix and Cathy Sampey; grandchildren, Michael Pontiff Jr., Dawn Billiot, Amy Pontiff, Larry Derouen Jr., Brent Derouen, Brandy Braud, Jacob Braud, Matthew Folse and Shelby Folse; great-grandchildren, Alli Pontiff, Kale Dardar, Isaac Derouen, Colton Braud and Nathan Folse; and step-great-grandchildren, Isabella Trosclair, McKalye Breaux and Cole Billiot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Leah Hebert Folse; sister, Theresa Folse; and granddaughter, Hailey Folse. Corial was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked at Avondale, Thibodaux Boiler Works, self-employed carpenter, and St. Charles Steel Works. He loved to do woodworking, furniture restoration, chair caning. He also built all his own boats and the house that he was so proud of. He loved making trawls and crab nets. He loved going fishing. trawling and crabbing. In his younger days he belonged to the Horse Lover Association. We would like to thank all the nurses and staff and valet parkers at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, and the support of all our family and friends. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on January 16, 2012 GREGOIRE, PAUL JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Joseph Gregoire, 71, a native of Theriot and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Onelia Billoit Gregoire of Houma, his daughter Ornelia Gregoire Hendon and husband Ray of Houma and his grandson Kent Paul Brien. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Artemise Gregoire and his grandchildren BrandiLynn and Kyle Joseph Brien. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church, where he would be found every Sunday. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed going to the casino. His family will miss him dearly. Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. and 9 to 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Liturgy of the Word will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m., with burial after at the St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. Chauvin funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on January 16, 2012 MARONGE, CLEON HEBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cleon Hebert Maronge, 97, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 on the day of her seventy-third wedding anniversary. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Larry Joseph Maronge and one daughter, Patricia Maronge Domingue; grandchildren Duke Domingue, Curt Domingue, Cal Domingue and wife Beth, Denise Rehage and husband Brandon, Dayle Lorraine and husband Mark, Monica Daigle, Melanie Gravois and husband Chris, Kristine Russell and husband Blaine; 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great grandchild. She is also survived by one brother, Leonard Hebert and sisters-in-law, Vivian Landry and Grace Benoit. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Maronge, her parents, Frank Hebert and Mae Leonard Hebert; her daughter, Pamela Maronge Morvant; sisters Anna Mae Bergeron, Francis Badeaux, Bernice Guion and Vernon "Nonie" Linder. Ma will be remembered as the cook at the Do-Nut Shoppe at the Venetian Bar in Thiboduax until she was in her eighties and retired. She cooked many hamburgers and breakfasts or her customers. The regular customers were her family because she shared their joys and sorrows throughout the years and new customers became part of that family very quickly because she wanted to know all about them. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to E.D. White Catholic High School, St. Jospeh Catholic School and St. Genevieve Catholic School in Thibodaux and St. Bernadette Catholic School in Houma. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 16 to January 17, 2012 MATHERNE, BARBARA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barbara M. Matherne, 77, died Friday, January 13, 2012 at Grace Home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at John Kramer & Son. A Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. today in Kramer chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rita Catholic Church, with a private family interment at Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville at a later date. She is survived by three daughters, Susan Scheuermann and husband, Scott of Houston, Jeannie Galbreath and husband, Jeff, of Woodworth, and Anne Mizell and husband, Todd, of Pineville; two sons, Michael T. Matherne and wife, Windy, of Houston and John Matherne and wife, Crystal, of Monroe; two brothers, Gerald P. Lyons and wife, Hilda, of Theriot and John Lyons of Houma; a sister-in-law, Eulice Sparks of Houma; and 23 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Druis and Pauline Lyons of Houma; her husband, Thomas Matherne Jr., and one daughter, Patricia Matherne Deville. She was an instructor and a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, as well as the Council on Aging. She was a patient activity coordinator At Heritage Manor No. 2 for many years. For 35 years, she was involved in numerous community activities in Alexandria/Pineville area. She was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church. She was also a member of the England Oaks community, where she served as the anchor of the Wii bowling team. Kramer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 16 to January 17, 2012 SCHRADER, CHARLEY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charley Joseph Schrader Jr. 76, a native of Urania and a long time resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at St. Luke's hospital in Houston. Visitation will be from 6 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 First United Methodist Church, with interment to follow at Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Schrader Yeaw and husband, John David Andrew, Tracy Schrader, and Letitia Schrader Lanaux and husband, Christopher; grandchildren, Jonah Albares, David Yeaw, Tiffanie Robinson and Sarah Lanaux; and brother, Earle Ray Schrader and wife, Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah "Lucy" Guichet Schrader; parents, the Rev. Charley Joseph " J.C." Schrader and Mary Ruth Bearden Schrader; and brother, Lawrence Wayne Schrader. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Houma. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air force. He was a graduate of LSU Law School and a local attorney for more than 40 years. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the First United Methodist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on January 16, 2012 TEMPLET, NOELIE SIMONEAUX ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Noelie Simoneaux Templet, 82, a native of Brusly and a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, January 14, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Claude Templet; her son James and wife Ramona; his daughters, Phyllis Templet, Karen Templet, Brenda Durham and husband Earl, and Connie Dupre and husband John; grandchildren Jason Templet and wife Renee, Angie Arcement and husband Cody, Brandon Templet and wife Adrian, Kristy Richard and husband John, Lance Durham, Michael Templet, Elizabeth Dupre, Jonathan Dupre, Christopher Dupre; and great- grandchildren Seth Templet, Zachary Templet, Addy Arcement, Bryce Templet, Reid Arcement and Hayes Richard. She was a loving and caring wife, mom and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m and burial afterwards at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on January 16, 2012 TROSCLAIR, FLEMING "COWBOY" JOSEPH, SR. Fleming "Cowboy" Joseph Trosclair, Sr., 89, a native and resident of Larose, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. He is survived by his son, Fleming Trosclair Jr., his daughters, Rena Bourgeois and husband Dean, Dolores Bergeron and husband Richard; his brothers, Abel "Blue," Mervin, Lloyd and John Trosclair; his sisters, Shirley Bonvillian, Lois Smith and Joyce Hebert.; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Zeringue Trosclair, his second wife, Odile Rogers Trosclair, his parents Philibert and Ida Fonseca Trosclair; his brothers Irvin, Philibert Jr. and Freddie Trosclair; his sisters Ledia Allemand, Emily Cheramie and Pearl Bourgeois and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a WW II veteran. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with funeral services at 12 p.m. and burial in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano after. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 17 to January 18, 2012 ARCENEAUX, WILDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilda Boudreaux Arceneaux, 89, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial to follow at Bayou Black Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Schexnayder and husband, Louis "L.J." of Houma; son, Junius Arceneaux Jr. of Houma; grandchildren, Clay Naquin of Houma, Troy Naquin of Houma, Schira Johnson of Alexandria, Toni White of Houma, Denise Womack of Houma, Kristie Lagarde of Raceland, Joshua Arceneaux of Houma, Louis Schexnayder Jr. of Thibodaux, Brandy Theriot of Weatherford, Okla. and Curt Schexnayder of Houma; and 26 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Arcenaux Sr., parents, Sidney Paul Boudreaux and Libby Giroir Boudreaux; and daughter, Elaine Naquin. She retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board as a cook and Cafeteria Manager. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata. The family would like to thank Heritage Manor and to St. Catherine's Hospice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 17 to January 18, 2012 BILLIOT, DOROTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy "Dot" Lovell Billiot, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:52 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by sons, Christopher Billiot and wife, Shelly, of Houma, Craig Billiot and wife, Candy, of Bourg and Bryant Billiot and wife, Melissa, of Lafayette; daughter, Maxine Gregoire and husband, Gary, of Houma, Sonia Billiot of Houma, and Rhonda Dore' and husband, David of Houma; grandchildren, Gary Gregoire Jr. and wife, Andrea, Jarrod Gregoire, Aaron Billiot, Tezra Ricketts and husband, Toby, Trevor Duplantis, Gerrin Lapeyrouse and wife, Angela, Dedrick Lapeyrouse, Kirsten Lapeyrouse and fiance', Jerred, Nicolette Billiot, Bryce Billiot, Dakota Billiot and Wyatt Billiot; three step-grandchildren; great- grandchildren, Tayton and Jersey Ricketts and Kaysen Shackleford; and four step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "BeBe" Calvin Billiot; parents, Oleus Lovell and Mathilda Lee Lovell; and brothers, Nelson Lovell and Junius Lovell. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, cooking, fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 17 to January 18, 2012 PANKO, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Charles Panko, 68, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. 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. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his brother, James and wife, Sandra Panko of Ottawa, Ill.; sister, Norma Panko Bowers of Aurora, Ill.; and good friend, Kathleen Quick. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Panko Sr. and Irene Panko; and brother, John Panko Jr. Robert began his 33 year career in the marine transportation industry with LeBeouf Bros. Towing in 1979 as a deckhand aboard river vessels, including the Creole Belle, Creole Chief, and Creole Queen, traveling the Mississippi river and its tributaries. He became a tankerman in 1980. In 1988 until the time of his disability in 2011, Robert served aboard the M/V Creole Sue under the leadership of Captain Nolan Ledet. Robert will be remembered by LeBeouf's owners, employees, Captain Nolan and his crew as a kind, dedicated, capable, hard working man. Merci Beaucoup for your service! Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 17 to January 18, 2012 PRICE, NORA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nora B. Price, 73, a native of Red River Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:14 a.m. Sunday, Jan 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Floyd G. Price; son, Floyd N. Price and wife, Lisa M. Price; daugther, Kelly Corte; brother, Charles Barbo; sisters, Carol Pitre and Clairene Canteberry; grandchildren, Dustin Price, Chase Cortez, Trevor Price and Dylan Price; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Lee Barbo and Charlie Barbo; brothers, Howard Barbo and Nolan Barbo; sister, Linda Rigdon. She worked for AT&T and later prepared income tax returns. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 17 to January 18, 2012 VEDROS, JANICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janice Valerie Guidry Vedros, 87, a former resident of Houma for 57 years, died on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2012 in John's Creek, Ga. 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 to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by six children, Cynthia Vedros Wilson and husband, William Paul Wilson Jr. of Richmond, Texas, Jamsel Joseph Vedros Jr. and wife, Lydia Winders Vedros of St. Augustine, Fla., Blaine David Vedros and wife, Vickie Samanie Vedros of Houma, Kim Julien Vedros and wife, Marianne Holt Vedros of Central City, Duane Patrick Vedros and wife, Susan McManus Vedros of Seabeck, Wash., and Jan Vedros Clark and husband, Charles Stuart Clark of Duluth, Ga.; and 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Mrs. Vedros was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jamsel Joseph Vedros, born in Lutcher. Janice Guidry Vedros was born on Nov. 13, 1924, in Montegut to Julian Guidry and Edna Lirette Guidry. She was the youngest of four children, all deceased, Roland Guidry, Maxwell Guidry, and her twin sister, Jeanette Guidry Bickford. Mrs. Vedros attended LSU and received her R.N. certification at Charity Hospital in New Orleans in 1945. She married Jamsel "Jimmy" Vedros of Lutcher on May 18, 1946. She and her husband resided in Baton Rouge for a short time before moving to Houma in 1951. Affectionately known as "Totsie" by family members, she excelled at baking, sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, and embroidery. At 63 she started art lessons and became quite an accomplished artist. She served as a Eucharistic minister and was a member of the Ladies Alter Society for Holy Rosary Church. She sang with Les Amis de la Chanson in its early years. A nurturing mother of six, she taught responsibility, independence, Christian values, and esteem for self and others. A selfless person, our mom modeled self-discipline and was known for her ability to be a good friend and confidant and her willingness to share her nursing talents. Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Mom, Ma, Maw Totsie, Momma...you are well loved by all who knew you. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 19, 2012 AYSEN, JEANETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeanette Bourgeois LeBlanc Aysen, 74, a native of Donner and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:32 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Howard Aysen Sr.; son, Kerry LeBlanc and wife, Annette; daughter, Jodie LeBlanc Rodrigue; two stepsons, Howard Aysen Jr. and wife, Anna, and Steve Aysen; brother, Stephen Bourgeois and wife, Claire; three sisters, Floradee Ordoyne and husband, Alvin, Lorraine Giroir and husband, Maxie, and Donna Wood and husband, John; seven grandchildren, Ashley and Ethan Rodrigue, Bailee LeBlanc, Dillan Duhe, Jay and Christian Aysen, and Becky Grafton; and two great-grandchildren, Beau and Georgia Grafton. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth LeBlanc; parents, Abby and Mildred Adams Bourgeois; brother, Wayne Bourgeois; and sister, Catherine Bourgeois. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Jeannette was a beloved wife, mother, granny, sister and a friend to many. She was also an avid gardener, wonderful cook, and active parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 19, 2012 BOUDREAUX, CHARLES Charles R. Boudreaux, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:06 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by two daughters, Trudy Helms and Geri Potter; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Boudreaux; parents, Albert Sr. and Nettie Boudreaux; two daughters, Roselyn Braca and Charlotte Boudreaux; six brothers, Albert, Robert, Willard, Morris, Elmore and Lucius Boudreaux; and sister, Letta Alfonso. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Catherine's Hospice are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 19, 2012 BRUCE, FREDDIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Freddie "Junior" Bruce, 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:25 p.m. Monday, Jan.16, 2012. 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 in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by sons, Michael Bruce, Eric Bruce and Jessie Bruce; daughter, Karen Bruce; brother, Perry Bruce; sisters, Josephine Gisclair, Nora Gisclair, Anna Billiot and Jane Bruce; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gisclair Bruce; parents, Freddie V. Bruce and Eve Rousse Bruce; son, Charles Bruce; son-in-law, Ritchie Mejia; and grandchildren, Kelly Bruce and Richard "T-Rich" Bruce. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 21, 2012 BUQUET, ANNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anne R. Buquet, 69, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. Visitation was held Jan. 19 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. She is survived by her son, Michael Buquet; daughter, Carla Devine and husband, James; son- in-law, Robert "Bobby" Theriot; brothers, William "Billy" Tanner and Charles "Chuck" Tanner; and seven grandchildren and eight-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Buquet; parents, Willis "Bill" Romero and Ernestine "Tina" Graham; daughter, Mary Gayle Buquet Theriot; and sisters, Nell T. Simon and Marilyn "Tennie" Klentz. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 20, 2012 CONNELL, MARY Mary Ann Glaze Connell, 80, a resident of Cut Off, died at 12:14 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Cut Off. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Delvin Connell; daughter, Rebecca Bouzigard and husband, Mark D. Bouzigard; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Robert Glaze and Sarah Elizabeth Chevalier Glaze. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 19, 2012 ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 19, 2012 DAFFRON, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Margaret Daffron, 64, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 11:52 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her companion, Troy Jernigan, his daughter Jackie Jernigan Naquin and her children of Houma; sister, Vera Thibodeaux LeBoeuf and husband, Carl of Houma; brothers, Merlin Thibodeaux of Houma and Lloyd Thibodeaux and wife, Shelia, of Chauvin; and brother-in-law, Donald Pertuit of Houma, She was preceded in death by her husband, George Daffron; parents, Dennis and Marie Pellegrin Thibodeaux; sisters, Evella Pellegrin and husband, Pierre Sr., Ethel Thibodeaux and Edna Mae Thibodeaux; brother, Dennis Thibodeaux Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Marie of Thibodeaux of Houma, and Judy Pertuit of Houma. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ELLENDER, JUDSON, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Judson Thomas Ellender Sr, 67, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Connie Pellegrin Ellender; children, Colette E. Fick and husband, Benny, and Wendy E. Henry and Judson Ellender Jr.; grandchildren, Tony "T.J." Henry Jr., Ross Endsley, Kade Domangue, Kalie Fick and Brennan Fick; brothers, Edward Ellender Jr. and Clark Ellender; and sisters, Helen E. Pitre, Dorothy E. Prosperie and Darlene E. Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his son, Raleigh Ellender; parents, Edward Ellender Sr. and Madeline Hutcherson Ellender; sister, Adeline E. Cunningham; brother, Whitney Ellender; and brothers-in-law, Norris Pitre and Wayne Lirette. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Montegut. He was president and operations manager of Houma Land and Offshore Co. Upon his retirement, his hobby and love for his cattle farm "LaCache Cattle Co." in the Montegut/Chauvin area occupied most of his time. His five grandchildren were the greatest joy of his life. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 20, 2012 PORCHE, RENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rene Anthony Porche, 77, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 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 at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Rene is survived by his wife of 18 years, Gloria Chauvin Breaux Porche of Houma; son, Jared Porche and Mary Picou; six daughters, Susan and John Almaraz, Renee' and Roland Gros, Peggy and Ernie Bergeron, Patricia and Craig Hebert, Leslie and Randy Breaux, and Toni Porche and Josh Frickey; four stepchildren, Melinda Breaux, Kenneth and Kristi Breaux, James and Lynn Breaux, and Michael and Laura Breaux; 14 grandchildren, Wendy Kaupp, Stacie Jamieson, Joshua Chaisson, Jennifer Comardelle, Eric Gros, Christy Breaux, Tyler Hebert, Kerwin Guidry, Blair Breaux, Brandon Breaux, Alexis Arceneaux, Brody Porche, Madison Porche and Carson Porche; six step-grandchildren, Angela Evans, Tiffany Evans, Steven Ramsey, Jeremy Breaux, Jacob Breaux and Lauren Breaux; 10 great-grandchildren, Gage and Drake Eunice, Saige and Skyler Jamieson, Hailey Comardelle, Eric Jr., Kaden and Kallie Gros, and Sydney and Alivia Breaux; brother, Gerald Porche; and sisters, Mary Jude Trahan and Joan Hebert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armand Joseph Porche Sr. and Jeanne Aycock Porche; one brother, Armand "A.J." Porche; two sisters, Bobbie Lee Fonseca and Mary Jane Hebert; three grandchildren, Lea Breaux, Timothy Hebert and John Jessie Almaraz; and stepdaughter, Marlene Breaux Evans. He was a retired barge superintendent for McDermott, where he worked for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 19, 2012 ROBERTSON, CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles "Bugs Bunny/Curt" Curtis Robertson, 76, a native of Gibson, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Blaine C. Clay Masonic Hall. He is survived by his son, Charles Robertson Jr.; four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren; three brothers, Stanley Robinson Sr. of Houma, Willie Robinson Sr. and wife, Mary Lee, of Gibson, and Charles Carlos Robinson of New Orleans; and sister, Shirley C. Matthews of Houma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneveve Delco Robertson; parents, Nathaniel and Ellen Robinson.; two brothers, Nathaniel Robertson Jr. and John P. Robinson; and five sisters, Vellia Bellizana, Mary Harris, Ellen Payton, Lubertha Nash and Joyce Lee Bradley. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 19, 2012 SAVOIE, DANIEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daniel "Danny" Joseph Savoie, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with a Military service at 9:30 a.m. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his son, Jeremy J. Savoie and fiancee', Felicia Hebert; daughter, Shoneek M. Savoie; sisters, Mary Martin and husband, John L., and Donna Savoie and companion, Timmy Hebert; grandchildren, Jamie Falgout, Paige Foster and Lauryn Savoie; nephew, Todd Belanger and wife, Melanie; great-nephews, Dylan and Devin Belanger; and great-nieces, Lauren and Meghan Belanger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll Joseph and Jeannette Price Savoie; niece, Shalon Belanger; and grandparents, Paul and Antoinette Savoie, and Forest and Camilla Price. He served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed making metal art. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 19, 2012 STANFORD, BARBARA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barbara Ann Stanford, 57, a native of Foley, Ala. and resident of Galliano, died at 1:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. She is survived by her son, Glennon Quinley; daughter, Carmen Naquin; sister, Glenda Bemis; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Heaton and Gracie Colvin Heaton; brothers, Lee Heaton, Bruce Heaton, Jimmy Heaton and Henry Heaton; and sisters, Reberta Heaton and Brenda Lee Heaton. She was a member of Christian Fellowship. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 18 to January 20, 2012 TALBOT, ROBERT Robert "Bobby" Talbot, 83, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux and recent resident of Baton Rouge, died at his home on Sunday night, Jan. 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1027 La. 308 in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons and their families, Henry "Hank" Talbot, Theresa Talbot, Jessie Talbot, Wayne Talbot, Greg Vicknair, Kurt Talbot, Kelly Reynolds Talbot, Ross Talbot, Robert Talbot, Eric Talbot, Tracie Boudreaux Talbot, Elizabeth Talbot, Sarah Talbot, Jeffery Talbot, and Mary Grace Talbot. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.C. Talbot Sr. and Edwina Prejean Talbot; wife, Grace Brown Talbot; and nine siblings, A.C. Talbot Jr., Thelma "Nan Ta" LeBlanc, Edwina "Itzy" McCollum, Raymond "Dutch" Talbot, Nicee "Brownie" Melancon, Anna Mae French, June Berniard, Lawrence "Billy" Talbot, and Flora "Flo" Fairchild. He was a U.S. Army veteran and furthered the causes of veterans serving in several positions in the American Legion, Ferdinand LeFort Post 11 in Thibodaux. He retired from Texaco after 38 years of service. The family would like to thank the staffs of Southside Gardens assisted living and Hospice of Baton Rouge for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bobby's memory to the American Legion, Ferdinand Post 11, Thibodaux, or the American Heart Association . Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 19 to January 20, 2012 BILLIOT, RITA Rita "Nego" Billiot, 72, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. 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 Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Robling, Dave Robling and wife, Melanie, and Keven Robling; brothers, Nolan Billiot and wife, Mary, Leffrey Billiot, and Robert Billiot and wife, Gwen; sisters, Yonnie Lovell, Cecile Boudreaux, Rose Linton and husband, Michael Sr., Amy Billiot and Martha Billiot; grandchildren, Kendra, Amanda, Sacha, Brandon, Corey, Selby and Kolby; and three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nola and Marie Parfait Billiot; brothers, Paul Julius Billiot and Leroy Billiot; and sister, Sarah Robling. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 19 to January 21, 2012 BOLLINGER, RICHARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard N. Bollinger, 85, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:58 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 in Lockport. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home, 600 Church St. in Lockport and 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 interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his children, Roberta Ann Dickerson and husband, Lawrence Clifton Dickerson III, Julienne Ruth Bollinger, Mary Claire Closs and husband, Timothy, Aimee Beth Latas and husband, Robert; and grandchildren, Lawrence Dickerson IV, James Dickerson, Chelsea, Carlye, and Curran Latas; and great-grandchildren, Emma, Noah, Lydia, and Quinn Dickerson. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernice "Bunny" Blanchard Bollinger; son, Richard Newell Bollinger Jr.; parents, George and Etienette Daviet Bollinger; and siblings, Ralph, Donald, George Bollinger, Georgia Boyd, Mabel Toups and Belle Holekamp. He was president Emeritus of Bollinger Shipyard, Lifetime member of the Lion's Club, SNAME, ASNE, Board member of Lafourche Parish Water District, past Alderman of Lockport, and Man of the Year of Propeller Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to Vandebilt Catholic High School, Holy Savior Catholic School and Church, Central Lafourche High School or Memorial United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 19 to January 21, 2012 CLARK, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Joseph Clark, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Verdin Clark; son, Raymond "Boo" Joseph Clark Jr. and wife, Jamie Lynn Clark; daughters, Brandy Ann Clark and fiance, Arthur Hebert, and April Dawn Clark Pinell and husband, Jacob; brothers, Michael Linton and wife, Rose, and Perry Barrios; sisters, Rebecca Melancon and husband, Jess Jr. and Sherry Overton and husband, Randy; grandchildren, Mistie Dawn Smith, Julia Elizabeth Smith, Cheyenne "Chy Chy" Elizabeth Pinell, Drey Joseph Clark, Jace Daniel Beal, Justin Michael Beal and granddaughter on the way Emily Rae Pinell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Barrios Jr. and Velma Guidry Barrios; stepmother, Theresa Barrios; grandmothers, Ozea Guidry and Olymphia Barrios; and step- grandmother, Horterse Lombas. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Dulac. He loved and cared for his family extremely well. He also loved and cared for his church family. His desire was to see his family serving the Lord and serving God in church and to see his family again in Heaven. He was loved by all and will be missed by many, especially his children and church family. The family would like to thank the staff of Terrebonne General Medical Center, most especially his doctors, 3 North and 5 North, CCU for his care, and the Mary Bird Perkins Center. The family would like to give special thanks to Jessica at Home Care Supplies for all her hard work and care provided to Raymond and his family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 19 to January 20, 2012 MOUTON, SHERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sherry Orgeron Mouton, 71, a native and resident of Larose, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Brad Mouton; daughter, Wendy M. Credeur; sister, Anna Lou Linder; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray James Mouton; parents, Alphonse and Jeannie Loupe Orgeron; son, Ronnie Joseph Mouton; brothers, Norris Orgeron and Anthony Orgeron; and sisters, Mildred Richeaux, Theresa Chiasson, Ella Mae Spears and Thelma Orgeron. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 19 to January 21, 2012 ROBICHAUX, EDWARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Eddie" Lee Robichaux, 56, a lifelong resident of Houma, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial following at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Pamela Patterson Robichaux; together they had two beautiful daughters, Amanda Ann and Aimee Elizabeth, both of Houma; his mother, Ruth Hochenedel Robichaux of Houma; brother, John "Dupe" Christopher Robichaux of New Orleans; sisters, Virginia Robichaux Pellegrin and husband, Myrden, of Houma and Patricia Robichaux Gilbert of Baton Rouge; father-in-law, Edward Patterson Jr. of Berwick; and numerous nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Joseph Robichaux of Houma; brother, Ernest "Ernie" Ray Robichaux of New Orleans; and mother-in-law, Juanita Russo Patterson of Berwick. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was an Operations Manager for 15 years at Central Boat Rentals. Eddie loved life and lived each day to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, traveling, LSU tailgating and being outdoors. In his free time, he took off to Grand Isle to relax and pursue his passion of fishing. He also spent many years as a Mardi Gras float captain for the Krewe of Houmas. What he loved most was spending time with his family and friends. Eddie was easy-going, had a magnetic personality, a genuine demeanor, and was a true prankster. He inspired everyone with a positive attitude and his faith in God. His legacy will be his faith and love, and we will always remember his humor and beautiful smile. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Servants of Divine Mercy, 280 Monarch Drive, Apt. C, Houma, LA 70364. "Jesus we Trust in You." Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 19 to January 20, 2012 STEGER, REGINA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Regina "Reggie" M. Steger, 88, a native of Danvers, Mass. and resident of Thibodaux since 1954, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Larry Paul Steger and wife, Gail; grandchildren, Tessie Suzanne Steger Chambers and husband, Barry, Alexander Steger, and Lindsey Steger Bonaventure and husband, Justin; and great-grandchildren, Jordyn Bonaventure, Kylea Bonaventure, Chance Chambers and Reese Chambers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul V. Steger; parents, William and Eva Rutna Marcisak; and sisters, Natalie King and Francis Marcisak. She was a retired librarian for Nicholls State University where she was employed from 1961 to 1988. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 20 to January 21, 2012 CHARPENTIER, PEGGY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Peggy Ordoyne Charpentier, 68, a native and resident of Larose, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Rogers Charpentier; daughters, Maria Charpentier, and Kathy Orgeron and husband, Marty; grandchildren, Ethan Allemand, Lani Orgeron and Claire Orgeron; and sisters, Sheryl Murrah and Lynette Chabert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Bernice Matherne Ordoyne. She was Catholic. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 20 to January 21, 2012 MARTIN, LLOYD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lloyd Edward "Boo" Martin, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in church cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, Mary L. Johnson, Thelma Johnson and Deborah Lee Vallain, all of Thibodaux and Marguerite Riley of Atlanta; and brothers, Earl Martin Sr. of Thibodaux and Larry Martin of Riverside, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien Martin Sr. and Rosa Bolt Martin; brother, Lucien Martin Jr.; sisters, Barbara Martin Lewis and Brenda Martin Hogan; and grandparents, Joseph and Margaret Martin, Christopher Bolt Sr. and Louella Lestrick Bolt. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 20 to January 21, 2012 NAQUIN, RUSSELL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Russell Naquin, 84, a native of Labadieville and resident of Choupic, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Adelane Naquin; daughter, Julie Naquin Rivet and husband, Larry; sister, Hazel Naquin Thibodaux and husband, Joycelyn; grandchildren, Traci Naquin Bourgeois and husband, Chad, Jamie Naquin and wife, Heidi, Angie Naquin Thibodaux and husband, Joshua, and Raven Rivet; great-grandchildren, Trey and Alli Bourgeois; and step-great-grandchildren, Bryce and Jayce Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orphee and Lyddie Dorion Naquin; son, Marty J. Naquin; and sister, Ruby Naquin. He loved his wife, children and family. He loved gardening, the Atlanta Braves and vacationing with his family. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 20 to January 22, 2012 SMITH, DEXTER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dexter "Big Mem" Smith, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Smithridge, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gayle W. Smith; and sisters, Joyce Ray, Brenda Richardson, Belinda Edwards, Nadine Davis and Julie Short. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Smith Sr., and Gertie Smith Johnson; brothers, George Smith Jr. and Keith Johnson Simmons; and sister, Lucille Dock. He was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 20 to January 21, 2012 STERLING, EVERETT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Everett Miles Sterling, 84, a native of Toledo, Ohio and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Mailu Hughes Sterling of Houma; daughters, Jennifer Hebert and husband, Jan, of Houma and Fay Geenhuizen and husband, Peter, of Wake Forest, N.C.; son, William "Bill" Sterling and wife, Diane of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren, Mandy Olivier and husband, Joey, B.J. Sterling, Brad Hebert, Taylor Sterling, Erin Sterling, Amber Cary, Brandy Hebert and Rachel Schoonover; and great-grandchildren, Laura Traylor, Cullen Hebert and Devin Olivier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Rosco Sterling and Ethel King Sterling; grandchild, Ben Hebert; and sisters, Zoe Baer and Ruth Zepp. He was a manager for Radio Shack for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 21 to January 22, 2012 ANSELMI, CLAYMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clayman Anselmi, 91, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his sons, Al John Anselmi, Kurt Anselmi Sr. and Gary Anselmi; daughters, Louella Dardar and Louverda Terrebonne; companion, Venecia Longboy; 19 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives, friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Falgout Anselmi; parents, Charles and Anna Lee Anselmi; granddaughter, Alyce Corkran; grandson, Kurt "T-Kurt" Anselmi Jr.; brothers, Charles Anselmi, Nolty Anselmi and Garrison Anselmi; and sisters, Ezoline Guidry, Dorceline Griffin, Julia Serigny, Hilda Cheramie and Clayor Rousse. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 21 to January 22, 2012 IVEY, KATE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kate Cleo Cherry Ivey, 41, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 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 at Grace Christian Memorial Garden Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Eugene Ivey Sr.; father, Wesley Cherry; stepson, Johnny E. Ivey Jr.; stepdaughter, Katherine I. Dufrene and husband, Lance; brothers, Mervin and Anthony Cherry; and sister, Connie Homrighausen. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Ellen Ledet LeBlanc. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 21 to January 22, 2012 LEDET, BELTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Belton D. "Ben" Ledet, 97, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his stepson, Norman Dormain and wife, Pat; stepdaughter, Gene Hotard; and 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Irene Pitre Ledet; parents, Marcelin and Madeleine Richoux Ledet; grandson, David Anthony Hotard; son-in-law, Magnus Hotard; brothers, Camille Ledet, Anol Ledet, Ebdon Ledet and Tevise Ledet; and sisters, Avilla Savoie, Elva Orgeron, Louise Guidry and Leona Ledet. He was Catholic, a World War II veteran, an expert carpenter, gardener, and an avid sportsman. He loved baseball, football, the Saints and enjoyed duck carving. He was a founding member of the Larose VFW and Volunteer Fire Dept. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 22 to January 24, 2012 BILLIOT, CECILE Cecile Delores Fitch Billiot, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Paul "Rodney" Billiot, Earl John Billiot, James "Pookie" Billiot, Sidney Billiot and Dale "Mitchell" Billiot; daughters, Mary "Earline" McCoy, Gail Bergeron, Rosemary McKinley, Francis "Dussy" Billiot, Cecile "Butch" Billiot and Mary Della Billiot; brothers, Paul Fitch, Harry Fitch and Carl Hayes; and 34 grandchildren, 55 great- grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Billiot; parents, Mathilde and Sylvester Fitch; sons, Irvin Billiot Jr., James Billiot and Raymond Billiot; daughters, Rosetta Billiot and Rita Cotton; brothers, Alvin, John and Antoine Fitch; and sisters, Hazel Joseph, Mabel Anderson and Eloise Hayes. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Billiot family. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 22 to January 24, 2012 DUNCKELMAN, ROSE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rose Landreneau Dunckelman, 87, a native of Ville Platte and former resident of Houma and Lafayette, was born on Jan. 3, 1925 and passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Ollie Steele Burden Manor in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church, 409 Funderburk Ave. in Houma. Mass will be held at noon Tuesday at the church celebrated by the Rev. Joseph Pilola and Deacon William "Bill" Dunckelman, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by five children and their spouses, Elfrieda D. Bayhi and husband, William "Rick" of St. Gabriel, Dr. John W. Dunckelman and wife, Leslie of Cape Coral, Fla., William H. Dunckelman of Houma, Samuel Dunckelman of Lafayette, and Mary D. Cook and husband, Lennis, of Katy, Texas; and 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Preston Henry Dunckelman; parents, Avenant and Lolita Guillory Landreneau; brother, Louis Landreneau and wife, Azalie; and daughter-in-law, Geralyn Bergeron Dunckelman. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School in Ville Platte and Baton Rouge Business College. Rose was a retired secretary with the Louisiana State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in Houma with 20 years of service. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and Dr. Tony Greco. Many thanks to the kind and devoted staff at Ollie Steele Burden Manor for the loving care provided during her three years there. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or by phone: 1-800-272-3900. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 22 to January 24, 2012 LEDET, LANNY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lanny David Ledet, 43, a native of Lafitte and resident of Gheens, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Private services will be held. He is survived by his parents, Jovanna Messina Ledet and Lanny Dudley Ledet; sons, Aaron David Ledet, Brett Dudley Ledet, Justin Anthony Ledet and Blake John Ledet; sister, Kellie Ledet; grandmother, Josephine Messina; and three grandchildren, Collin James Richardson, Landon Dudley Ledet and Dade Michael Ledet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack Messina and Lydia and Anthony Ledet. He was a dedicated father and loved the outdoors. He worked for more than 25 years for Golden Ranch Farms. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== PUBLISHED IN HOUMA TODAY & THE DAILY COMET FROM JANUARY 22 TO JANUARY 24, 2012 MADERE, PEGGY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Peggy Poche Madere, 78, a native of Luling and resident of Paradis, died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 in Luling. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment at St. Charles Cemetery in Hahnville. She is survived by her children, James L. Madere Jr. and wife, Shirley, and Monica Bourgeois; and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Madere Sr.; parents, Nolan and Lillian Donnaud Poche; and sister, Janyce Poche. She was the owner and pharmacist at Paradis Drug Store for 41 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Rosary Catholic Church or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 22 to January 24, 2012 SCOTT, CECILE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cecile L. Scott, 80, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 8:59 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by her son, Lawrence J. Scott Jr. and wife, Wanda; daughter, Patricia S. Holliday and husband, John; grandson, Cody J. Holliday; and numerous family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Scott Sr.; and parents, Hewitt and Agnes Ledet. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 22 to January 24, 2012 WHATLEY, DORTHY Dorthy Whatley, 79, a native of Jefferson, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel. She is survived by her husband, Tom Bill Whatley; two sons, Bryan and wife, Tammy, and Bruce and wife, Kim Whatley; grandchildren, Bryan Jr., Tanner, Braden, Alicia, and Sierra Whatley, Victoria and Michael Kemp; three brothers, Ernest Jr., Jiggs, and Don Allen; and one sister, Jewel Fason. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Verna Hanson Allen. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma and former proprietor of Chateau Des Enfant Kindergarten. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 22 to January 24, 2012 WINDHAM, ROY Roy Pat Windham, 81, a resident of Flowood, Miss., died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Wright & Ferguson on Highland Colony Parkway. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wright & Ferguson. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lynn Windham a native of Jackson, Miss., two daughters, Kathleen Windham Marcel of Denver, and Sandra Windham Parker and husband, John E. Parker, currently living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; two stepchildren, Clark Robinson (Tanya) and their children, Grant and McKenzie, of Jackson, Miss., and Mary Francis Meister (Ryan) and their children, Chase, Riley, and Tinsley of Greenville, S.C.; two grandchildren, Herbert Marcel (Nicky) of New Orleans, and Amanda Parker Brooks (Adam) of Anchorage, Alaska; and three great-grandchildren, Parker Young, and Maseyn and Holsten Brooks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Summerfield Roy Windham and Myrtis Gambrell Windham; a brother, Max Windham, all of Bovina, Miss.; a daughter, Diane Windham of Houma; and stepson, Alan Robinson of Jackson. Mr. Windham lived and was a businessman in Houma for many years between 1960 and the 1980s. Many thanks from Mr. Windham's Family. Mr. Windham was born in Smith County, Miss. on Feb. 4, 1930. He grew up in Vicksburg, Miss. and Baton Rouge. A graduate of and football player for Istrouma High School and LSU, Mr. Windham served as a pilot in the Air Force between 1954 and 1959. Mr. Windham and his family settled in Houma. Entrepreneurial by nature, he launched and managed several businesses and home and land development projects, including Louisiana Companies, Quality Ready Mix, and Presqu'ile Development. In the mid-80s, he returned to Mississippi and in 1992 married Nancy Lynn. The couple made their home in the Jackson area. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Hospice Ministries, 450 Towne Center Blvd, Ridgeland, MS 39157. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 23 to January 24, 2012 BEEBE, VERA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vera J. Beebe, 83, a native of Missouri and resident of Schriever, was laid to rest on Saturday, Jan, 21, 2012. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Greenoaks Funeral Home and resume from noon to funeral time Tuesday in the chapel. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by one son, Charles "Chuck" Beebe and wife, Rachel; one son-in-law, Kevin Candies; grandchildren, Chris Candies and wife, Amy, Ryan Ashley, Sean Candies and fiancee, Heather Porche, Jessie Beebe and wife, Havilah, Rick Beebe, Danielle Beebe, and Nick Beebe; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Emily, Olivia, and Gracie Candies, and Gavin and Griffin Beebe; and step-children, Paula Cook, Kim Coffey, Norman Robertson, Dean Robertson, and Richard Robertson and their children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Reba Johnson; husbands, Jessie Beebe and William Robertson; children, Rebecca Beebe Swayzee, Kathleen "Kathy" Beebe Candies, and Daniel Beebe; step-children, William Robertson Jr. and Sherry Jacobsen; and grandchild, Eric Candies. She was a beloved mother, Granny, and Nanny who had a passion for gardening and reading and will be missed by many. The family would like to thank Hospice of South LA for the wonderful care given during the time of need. Green Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 23 to January 24, 2012 BERNARD, LUCILLE Lucille Waguespack Bernard, 91, a native and resident of Raceland, was entrusted to God's Loving Care on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Thibodaux Regional Hospital. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic 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 her son, Octave V. Bernard, Jr. and wife, Leah; brother, Richard Waguespack and wife, Edwina; nine grandchildren, Duane Bernard, Melanie B. LeBlanc, Todd Bernard, Jace Bernard, Cedric Bernard II., Angela B. Gautreaux, Christopher Bernard, Troy Bernard, and Melissa Bernard; and 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Octave V. Bernard Sr.; parents, Richard Waguespack and Theresa Champagne Waguespack; son, Cedric J. Bernard; daughter-in-law, Judy A. Bernard; brothers, August, Lawrence, Marcial, Leonce, and Valerie Waguespack; and sisters, Noelie W. Grabert, Eloise W. Hebert, and Olive W. Champagne. Lucille was a member of the Catholic Daughters and Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 23 to January 24, 2012 COULON, JULIAN, II Julian "JuJu" Claude Coulon, II, 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his, wife, Dorcina Tanner Coulon; daughters, Laura Matthews and husband, John, of Hammond, Kelli McCorkel and husband, Clint, of Houma, Kasie Coulon and fiance', Jonathan, of Houma, Kassy Coulon of Houma, and Krissie Hamilton and husband, Matthew, of Houma; grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, Kenlie, Christian, John, Nicole, Katie, Shelby, Madison and one expected; brother, Steve Coulon; and sisters, Paris Pellegrin and Mary Coulon. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Julian Claude Coulon Sr. and Mary Taranto Coulon. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. He was an owner and electrician for JuJu's Electrical Service for 35 years. He was also employed with the Terrebonne Parish Government for 15 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during peacetime. He was a Mason at The Livingston Lodge 160 in Hammond and past Master and current member at the Unity Lodge 267 in Houma and he was also a member of the Houma Shrine Club and past captain of the Houma Motorcycle Escort Unit. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 24 to January 25, 2012 AUTHEMENT, ARTHUR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arthur "T-Black" Joseph Authement, 44, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:09 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Ann Picou Authement; sons, Joey, Jamie, and James Authement; daughter, Jessica Authement; brother, Nolesse Authement Jr.; and sisters, Brenda Allen and husband, Nolan Jr., Shirley Chaisson and husband, Randy Sr., Lorraine Authement and husband, David Sr., and Loretta Jones He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolesse Joseph Sr. and Lorraine Marie Vito Authement; and brother, Mark Authement. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 24 to January 25, 2012 BLANCHARD, ODETTE Odette R. Blanchard, 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by four nieces, three nephews and one sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles J. Blanchard and Ida Marquette Blanchard; brothers, Charles M. Blanchard, Alfred J. Blanchard and John M. Blanchard; sisters, Eda "Peadie" Melancon, Camille Blanchard, Jeanne Blanchard and Denise Blanchard; and nephew, George Melancon. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 24 to January 25, 2012 BURGESS, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Sue Burgess, 76, a native of Gadsden, Ala. and resident of Gray, died at 5:39 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. 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 at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens. She is survived by four sons, Gregory Randolph Burgess and wife, Susan, Rodney Duon Burgess, David Wayne Burgess and wife, Paula, and Donald Roy Burgess and wife, Cathleen; two daughters, Marilyn Pauline Morris and husband, Keith, Kimberly Sue Boudreaux and husband, Christopher; four brothers, James Duncan Jr., George Washington Duncan, James Orville Duncan and Grady Dwayne Duncan; three sisters, Elizabeth Koch, Pauline Alaniz, and Helen Cameron; grandchildren, James Gregory Burgess, Rachel Ellen Burgess, Hoyt Randolph Burgess, Dave Lyle Duval, Angela Kaye LeCompte, Melanie Lynn Parker, Zachary Duon Burgess, Jenny Lee Dillon, Jackie Lynn Stone, Taylor Renee Burgess, Dustin Wayne Burgess, Devin Jacob Nation, Reher Jonathan Morris, Joshua Raymond Morris, Ashlyne Nicole Burgess, Matthew Joseph Burgess, Caleb Randolph Burgess, Zane Michael Burgess, Justin Christopher Boudreaux, Chance Joseph Boudreaux, Christian Paul Boudreaux, Jase Thomas Boudreaux; great- grandchildren, Hannah Marie Burgess, Emily Katherine Burgess, Jacob Ryan Burgess, Austin James Burgess, Allanah Miranda Usey, Tracey Renee LeCompte, Kayelee Anne LeCompte, Sadie Lynn LeCompte, McKenna Renee Parker, Gavin Timothy Stone, Riley David Stone and Landen Jacob Stone; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Burgess; parents, James M. Duncan Sr. and Ida Pauline Daniels Walker; son, Hoyt Dwayne Burgess; daughter, Karen Elizabeth Burgess Malbrough; and sisters,_Mary Jo Hudison, Nancy Diehl, Charlotte Duncan and Linda Gayle Duncan. Betty was a loving and dedicated Mother, Grandma and great-grandmother. She enjoyed taking her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to McDonalds for ice cream, Kentucky Fried Chicken and preparing them MawMaw's Breakfast. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 24 to January 25, 2012 DOMANGUE, CORY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cory Lee Domangue, 38, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, April Mayeux Domangue; children, Brooke Abbie Levron-Domangue and Cohen Joseph Domangue; parents, Nolan Domangue and wife, Linda, and Mary Ann Hatch and Theresa Lois Guidry; brothers, Bryan Domangue, Shane Guidry and wife, Amanda, and Casey Guidry and wife, Christy; nieces, Cami Guidry and Jami Guidry; nephews Caden Guidry, Travis Dumont and Tyler Domangue; and grandmother, Margaret Mary Hatch. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ira Joseph Hatch. Cory worked for Tarpon Rentals and Alpha Rental Tools for many years. He lived his life for his children and enjoyed cooking for them. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 24 to January 25, 2012 GISCLAIR, HECTON, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hecton "Hec" J. Gisclair Sr., 83, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Violine Borne Gisclair; sons, Vinton Gisclair and companion, Sandra, and Hecton "White Ford" Gisclair Jr. and wife, Lisa; daughter, Kathleen Gisclair; and 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludvic and Amelia Gisclair; son, Jimmie Gisclair; brothers, Antoine Gisclair, Adam Gisclair and Louis Gisclair; halfbrother, Dewy Vega; and sisters, Delphine Bergeron, Mae Cheramie, Armine Pitre and Clara Danos. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 24 to January 26, 2012 RODRIGUE, JEAN Jean Daigle Rodrigue, 66, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Casey P. Rodrigue and wife, Lee; brothers, C.J. Daigle and Calvin Daigle; sister, Bessie D. Crochet; and grandson, Luke Rodrigue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melton Rodrigue; and parents, Adley Daigle and Lena Hebert Daigle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to E.D. White Catholic High School, 555 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 24 to January 26, 2012 TIFFNER, GERALD Gerald Tiffner, 55, a native of Mississippi and resident of Houma, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 of cancer. There will be no services. He is survived by his wife, Linda Tiffner; mother, Flora Houston; father, Art Tiffner; stepson, Jorge Morales; brothers, Redd and Roy; stepsister, Ginger; and one niece, four nephews, one great-niece and one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susie. He worked for LeBeouf Bros. Towing. He was loved and will be very much missed. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 24 to January 25, 2012 VEGAS, JULIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Julia C. Vegas, 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:56 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Kenry Vegas Sr. and wife, Wendy; daughter, Amery V. Chauvin and husband, Alcess "Al"; brothers, Clivington "Poon" Callais and Clinton "Capuch" Callais; sister, Barbara C. Barrett; and eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tilman Vegas Sr.; parents, Anderson and Viola Hingle Callais; son, Tilman Vegas Jr.; grandson, Heath Vegas; great-grandson, Jordan Chauvin; brothers, Theophila Callais, Anderson Callais, Lindy Callais and Linton Callais; and sisters, Irene Callais, Lucy Mae Callais, Earlia Guidry and Trina Boudreaux. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved her family. She was a member of Ladies Altar Society and Red Hatters. She loved dancing, playing bingo and playing Poker-Keno. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 25 to January 26, 2012 BILLINGS, MURLIN Murlin Terrebonne Billings, 79, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at her home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the chruch, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Wayne Billings; daughter, Rhonda Billing; sister, Rhea Foret; and four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "JE" Billings; and parents, Nicholas Terrebonne and Earline Foret Terrebonne. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 25 to January 26, 2012 SAVOIE, JORDY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jordy Paul Savoie, 20, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. 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 in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Danny Savoie, and Polly Pitre Foret and Troy Foret; sister, Jessica Savoie Hebert and husband, Chad; grandmother, Janine Savoie; nephew, Greysen Hebert; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence Savoie, and O'Neil Pitre and Beulah Pitre. He loved drawing and animals. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 25 to January 26, 2012 SMITH, GRACE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Grace Bernadette Smith, 42, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 3:50 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. No services will be held. She is survived by her companion, Timothy Valdiviez; brother, Arthur "Mack" Smith; sisters, Josalyn Smith and Ruby Mayfield; and one nephew and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Frank and Sarah Ann Estay Smith. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 26 to January 27, 2012 DOMINGUEZ, ELADIO, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eladio Dominguez Sr., 59, a native of Havana, Cuba and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eloisa Pedraja Dominguez of Houma; son, Eladio Dominguez Jr. and wife, Seeria of Houma; daughters, Jacqueline Dominguez Conner and husband, Robert, of Houma and Dayamil Dominguez Guillory and husband, Joseph, of Houma; mother, Matilde Sire Jimenez; grandchildren, Jonathan and Christopher Duet, Alexa Gautreaux, Dylan Liner, Christa Conner, Christian Liner, Robert Luke Conner, Brianna Guillory, Jayden Guillory and Daxton Dominguez; great- grandchildren, Kamryn Gautreaux and Layton Carter Eladio Duet; brother, Raul Dominguez; and sisters, Carida Dominguez Calderin and Barbara Dominguez. He was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Dominguez. He was the owner of E.D. Auto Detail. He had a passion for his work. He was a great husband, father and grandfather and was known by so many people and loved. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 26 to January 27, 2012 KRAEMER, RUBY Ruby Acosta Kraemer, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Kraemer Traigle, and Mona Kraemer Bowie and husband, Jim; one brother, Homer Acosta and wife, Sue; two sisters, Margie Himel, and Joan Daigle and husband, Bernard; six grandchildren, Penny "Eliza" Traigle Collier and husband, Benjamin, John Mark Traigle and wife, Angela, Jamie Traigle Tilman and husband, Dan, Ashley Bowie Counter and husband, Jake, Brandon Bowie and wife, Melissa, and Alicia Bowie Azuara; great-grandchildren, Nicole Traigle Broussard and husband, Donald, Andy Paul Traigle, Jonathon "J.T." Traigle, Zachary Tillman, Emily Tillman, Shelby Counter, Caroline Counter, Evelyn Bowie, Joseph "Joey" Azuara and Nickloas "Nick" Azuara; and one great-great- grandchild, Riley Broussard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris "NaNa" Kraemer; parents, Clarence and Judith Bergeron Acosta; brothers, Claude, Clarence, Carroll, Lynn, and Roland Acosta; and sisters, Pamela Acosta, Marie Louise "Mim" Acosta Bernard and Esther Acosta Trosclair. Ruby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and "Nanny Ruby" to many nieces and nephews. She loved to cook and entertain her family and friends. Ruby was an avid Catholic and a devoted parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, where she was a member of the choir and belonged to the Ladies Altar Society. She was dedicated to helping others as she prayed for the sick and delivered communion to the shut-ins. Friends enjoyed Ruby's weekly prayer meetings and her visits to pray the rosary at many of the nursing homes around the area. With the guiding hand of our Lord, we would like to thank our angels on earth, Rosemary Domino and Jennifer Constant for the loving care of our mother. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 26 to January 27, 2012 LEBLANC, RANDY Randy Paul LeBlanc, 51, a resident of Lockport, died at 11:16 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. 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, Nancy Lyons LeBlanc; stepmother, Gloria LeBlanc; two sons, Jarus and Cody LeBlanc; two brothers, Roland LeBlanc Jr. and Michael Gambino; five sisters, Rebecca L. Tabor, Ramona L. Sapia, Rachael L. Dufrene, Agnes L. Sapia and Emma L. Ordoyne; and two grandchildren, Alexis and Victoria LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland LeBlanc Sr. and Betty Adams LeBlanc; and grandparents, Clarence and Irene Adams, and Ovide and Agnes LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 26 to January 27, 2012 LOUPE, AMY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Amy M. Loupe, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:33 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her niece, Veronica Thibodeaux; great-niece, Macy Breaux; brothers, Donald Loupe and wife, Gayle, and Harris Loupe Jr.; sisters, Pam Noel, Paulette Miller and husband, Carroll, and Rose Billiot and husband, Darel; godchildren, Shane "Ralph" Billiot, Vanessa Thibodeaux, Dustin and Kenny Pitre; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earline and Harris Loupe Sr.; niece, Amanda Thibodeaux; maternal grandparents, Nora and Paul Grabert; paternal grandparents, Lezin and Anita Loupe; and brother-in-law, Burnell Thibodeaux. Pallbearers will be Jason Loupe, Josh Aleman, Donald Loupe, Steve Bickford, Darel Billiot Jr. and Darel Billiot. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses would be appreciated. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 26 to January 27, 2012 MATHERNE, ALTON, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alton "Toon" Matherne Jr., 47, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:44 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Montegut Fire Station and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Naquin Matherne; son, Brett Joseph Matherne; daughter, Brandy Lynn Matherne; mother, Dolores N. Matherne; sisters, Sandra Boquet and husband, Lawrence Jr., Kathleen Champagne and husband, Kenneth, and Mona Champagne and husband, Timmy; 26 nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Pamela Naquin, Barbara Lyons and husband, Keith, and Donna Levron and husband, Brad; brothers-in-law, Donald Naquin Jr. and wife, Tammy, and Dwight Naquin and wife, Annette; mother-in-law, Shirly Naquin; and best friends, Aaron and Arlene Ford. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton J. Matherne Sr.; father-in-law, Donald Naquin Sr.; grandparents, Cliffor Matherne Sr., Lucina Neil Melerine, Lucille Dupre Matherne Nunez, Ida Dupre Naquin and Adam Naquin. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was employed by North American Shipbuilding. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 26 to January 27, 2012 PARFAIT, LINUS, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linus "T-Ka" Joseph Parfait Sr., 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:33 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Peter Jason Parfait and wife, Deborah, and Lynn "Lynnieboy" Richard Parfait and wife, Ida; daughter-in-law, Marion Fitch Parfait; three daughters, Carla and husband, Danny Solet, Paula and husband, Troy DeRouen, and Amanda Parfait; three brothers, Varnis and wife, Joyce, Cyrus and wife, Mildred, and John and wife, Virginia Parfait; four sisters, Marie Verdin, Josephine Billiot, Anna Mae Parfait and Sarah Foret; grandchildren, Christopher and companion, Cassandra Liner, Kimberly, Alicia, Elizabeth, Jason and companion, Melissa Baker, Lynn Jr., Angelle, Kameron, and Braeden Parfait, Candace Chauvin and husband, Craig, Dana, Sandy, and Danny Solet Jr., Kieran Derouen and Tabatha Matherne, and ste-granddaughter, Hope and husband, Jerry Boudreaux; great- grandchildren, Shane Hunter, Joseph Parfait, Matthew, Gavin, and Lindsey Eschete, Austin and Jade Toups, Kallie Liner, Jason-Michael, Nathan, Keme' and Kaylee Parfait, Aubrey and Colton Chauvin and two step-great-grandchildren, Sarah Bergeron and Jerry Boudreaux III; and numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Dean Parfait; parents, Joseph and Edna Trosclair Parfait; two sons, Linus Jr. and Kalan Wayne Parfait; great-grandson, Christopher James Parfait Jr.; and two sisters, Ernestine Parfait and Rita Verdin. Mr. Parfait was a retired Tugboat Captain and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a member of Houma Nation and Our Lady of Good Voyage K of C. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Sanuzi, 4th floor and CCU staff at Terrebonne General and Haydel Memorial Hospice, and staff at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. A special thanks to Dr. Kirk Dantin, Dr. Hayden Lafaye, Dr. Eric Engeron, Dr. David Pellegrin, Dr. Allen Vandor, Dr. Wayburn Hebert and Dr. Paul Gaudet for his care during his last days. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 26 to January 27, 2012 WALKER, EMILY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emily M. Walker, 105, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Wed., Jan. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two nephews, Michael McLaughlin and Henry McLaughlin both of Houma; and niece, Pamela Spiers of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Azima Walker; two brothers, Agney Walker and Edward "Pete" Walker; and two sisters, Agnes Walker and Louise McLaughlin. She saw active duty in World War II as a nurse. She rose to the rank of First Lieutenant serving in Normandy and Rhineland. She was a special caregiver to her sister, Louise McLaughlin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 26 to January 27, 2012 WALKER, MITCH Mitch Walker, 30, a native of Houma and resident of Denham Springs, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his fiancee, Helen Bouzon; his parents, Steven P. and Rebecca C. Walker; maternal grandmother, Beverly Walker; and half brothers, Eric and wife, Monica, and Brent and wife, Carla Walker. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Zenon and Mabel Chauvin; and paternal grandfather, Walter A. Walker. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 27 to January 29, 2012 DAVIS, WAYNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wayne J. Davis, 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery on Sanders Street. He is survived by his wife, Annie Weaver Davis of Thibodaux; sons, Adrian W. Davis and Dwayne J. Davis, both of Thibodaux; daughters, LaShonda Weaver-Broom and husband, Jamie, Raynea Davis and Lola Davis, all of Thibodaux; mother-in-law, Ester Mae Robinson; brother, Earl Thompson Jr. and wife, Ella of Houma; sisters, Patricia Stafford, Joyce St. Julien, and Shirley Davis, all of Thibodaux, Carla Davis of Lafayette, Ann Marie Thompson and husband, Kenneth, Lavette Thompson and Jeannie Thompson, all of South Carolina, and Leola Adams and husband, Kenny of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Thompson Sr. and Dorothy Mae Davis; sisters, Gail Davis, Antoinette Davis, Norma Hipp; and grandparents, Leola Davis and Walter Davis. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 27 to January 28, 2012 DUROCHER, DAISY Daisy Oncale Durocher, 90, a native of Chackbay and resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Beulah D. Sharp and husband, Ivon, and Mary D. Acosta and husband, Wayne; two brothers, Norton Oncale and Russell Oncale; four grandsons, Stanford Hebert Jr., Dean Hebert, John Simoneaux and Jason Acosta; four granddaughters, Lana S. Alleman, Jennifer A. Cavalier, Stacey D. Lavigne and Amy D. Daigle; 14 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren; and two sons-in-law, Richard Simoneaux and Phillip Daze III. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney "Babe" Durocher; two daughters, Bessie D. Simoneaux and Hazel D. Daze'; parents, Freddie Joseph Oncale and Blanche Percle Oncale; two brothers, Herbert Oncale and Herman Oncale; and son-in-law, Stanford Hebert Sr. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 27 to January 28, 2012 LEDET, PAULA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paula Marie Ledet, 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:37 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ledet of Houma; sons, James Raymond Shaw Jr. and wife, Rhonda, of Houma, Kenneth John Ledet and fiancee, Kimberly Greve, of Houma, Gregory Allen Greenwood of Texas and Michael Joseph Ledet of Houma; daughters, Raquel Ledet Riddle and husband, Lloyd of Hammond; brothers, Pius Malbrough and wife, Donna, of Houma and Peter Malbrough of Houma; sister, Polly Malbrough Thibodaux and Tommy Thibodaux of Houma; grandchildren, Stephen Shaw, Maddy Shaw, Gavin Ledet, Marigny Rodrigue and Maranda Rodrigue; and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Veday Malbrough Jr. and Doris Pitre Malbrough; mother-in-law, Pearl Verdin Ledet; son, David Ledet; godchild, Tammy Thibodaux; and brothers, Patrick Malbrough, Paul Malbrough and Percey Malbrough. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 27 to January 28, 2012 NAQUIN, NORMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norman J. Naquin, 84, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral services at 2 p.m. today at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue in Covington, with interment to follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will begin from noon to funeral time today at the funeral home. He was the loving father of Michael Naquin (June), Randal Naquin (Connie) and Vicki Hutchinson (Darren); brother of Lucena Boquet, Rose Dupre, Leona Constranstitch and Percy Naquin; grandfather of Travis Naquin, Annie Giroir, Nicholas Naquin, Amy White, Erica Lee, Neil Kelly, Benjamin Anglin, Jessica Falgout, Candis Lottinger and Brianna Naquin; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Louise Nichols Naquin; his parents, Agnes Levron Naquin Rodrigue and Sydney Paul Naquin; and siblings, Agnes Bergeron, Camille Naquin, Paul Naquin, Maurice Naquin and Pierre Naquin. Mr. Naquin loved working in his garden and sharing the fruits of his harvest with friends and family. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 27 to January 28, 2012 SAND, ETHEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel Sand, 80, a native of Summit, Miss. and resident of Allen, Texas, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, E. 90th St. in Galliano. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Eli Sand; daughters, Anna Murret and husband, Manuel III, Elizabeth Jackson, and Darlene Frank and husband, Steve; son, Eli A. Sand and wife, Sandra; brothers, Eloy and Clarence Bates and John Rhodes; sister, Jewell Nyblom; and 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis Bates and Neola Davis Hanna; brothers, Newton Bates and Charles Rhodes; sister, Alice Rhodes; son-in-law, Frank Jackson; and one granddaughter. She was also a real estate agent for many years. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 27 to January 28, 2012 THOMAS, ULYSSES, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rev. Ulysses H. Thomas Sr., 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at New Magnolia Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Ulysses H. Thomas Jr.; daughters, Mary Thomas Davis, Beverly Thomas Morgan and Alma Thomas McDonald; brother, Earl Russell Thomas; sisters, Audrey T. Mart and Laura T. Lee; and 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doretha Brown Thomas; parents, Julius Thomas and Laura Paul Thomas; brothers, Warren Thomas Sr., Jules Thomas Jr. and Wilbert Thomas Sr.; and sisters, Naomi Thomas Jack, Ruth Thomas Franklin and Otis Thomas. He was pastor of New Magnolia Baptist Church and a World War II veteran. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 27 to January 30, 2012 VERRET, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John "Edward" Calvin Verret, 70, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Funeral services were held Jan. 28 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Bernadine Verdin Verret; sons, John E. Verret and wife, Donna, Edward Verret and wife, Kristi, Jonathan Verret and companion, Michelle Smedley, and Timmy Adams; daughters, Debra Verret, Karen Adams and husband, Wilbert Jr., Edwinna Verret, Brittney Verret and Tammy Adams; brother, Joseph L. Verret and wife, Theresa; sisters, Clara Stahl, Doris Scott and husband, Sidney, and Francis Boudwin and husband, Alcide; and 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Frank and Edna Marie Verdin Verret; daughters, Lori Ann, Terri Lynn, and Jellena Ann Verret; sister, Eula Mae Verdin; and brothers, Edmond Junius and Leroy F. Verret. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 28 to January 29, 2012 BASS, DONNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donna Marie Varnado Bass, 61, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Funeral services were held Jan. 27 at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Eva Varando Martin; son, James Anthony Varnado; brother, Vincent Varnado; niece, Leslie Varnado; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Martin; and sister, Annie Marie Varnado. She was Baptist, a bridge tender and nurse. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 28 to January 30, 2012 BOURGEOIS, ALTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alton "Butch" Joseph Bourgeois, 90, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 11:18 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Norma Marie Bourgeois; five sons, Eric, Douglas and wife, Tina, Todd and companion, Jill, and Archie Eskind and Lee Bourgeois; and seven granddaughters and three great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Josephine Ayo Bourgeois; nine brothers, Luke, Whitney, Mason, Eddie, George, Hudson, Wilson, Milton, and Nelson Bourgeois; and two sisters, Leah and Magnolia Bourgeois. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary and an Army World War II veteran. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 28 to January 29, 2012 CALLAIS, RICKEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rickey J. Callais, 47, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:43 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his nephew and nieces, Brandy Landry, Jordan Callais, Amy Dantin, Kristy Callais and Charles Callais Jr.; great nephews and nieces, Carol Cheramie, Grant Cheramie, Ty Dantin, Alexis Armand and Alex Armand; two brothers, Frank and Charles Callais; and sister, Mary Callais. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charleston and Rita Rousse Callais; and sister, Peggy Bellot. He enjoyed floral arranging, hairdressing and wedding planning. Mr. Rickey also loved spending time with family and friends and attending the Mardi Gras balls. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 28 to January 29, 2012 COLLINS, JOHN PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Paul Collins, 56, a native of White Castle and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Paula Norrisse' Guidry Collins; sons, Jason Collins and wife, Renee', and Jonah Potter and wife, Samantha; daughters, Courtney Wiggins and husband, Olin, and Phalon Collins; brothers, Philip Collins and wife, Cindy, Harold "Lance" Collins, and James "J.H." Collins and companion, Caroll "C.J." Champagne; sisters, Toni Lynn Cunningham and husband, David; and grandchildren, William "Will" Collins, Clair Viator and Seth Wiggins. He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Collins; and mother, Betty Lynn Goldsby Collins. He was Baptist and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Louisiana Cutting Horse Association. He enjoyed riding horses. He was an Independent Oilfield Consultant. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 28 to January 29, 2012 CONWAY, TRAVIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Travis Conway, 23, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Scarlet Conway; grandmother, Jetie Dufrene; and sister, Rachel Conway. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wilbert Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 28 to January 29, 2012 GROS, EUNICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eunice Ponvelle Gros, 67, a native and lifelong resident of Labadieville, was called to her home at 8:36 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Visitation will from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Carrol "Bud" Gros Sr.; sons, Brian Gros and wife, Teresa, Jeffery Gros and wife, Penny, Carroll Gros Jr. and wife, Amanda, Keith Gros and wife, Chantelle, and Chad Gros; 11 grandchildren, Renee, Chandler, Allyssa, Miranda, Kelsey, MacKenzie, Mallory, Rayne, Lindsey, Damien, and Benson Gros; and seven brothers and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fernard and Rita Navarre Ponvelle; and brother, Leander Ponvelle. Eunice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved to cook and be outdoors and watch her sons and grandchildren have fun. Her husband and children were her life. She was a lifelong active parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. She was a strong and determined woman and fought a good fight, she won the race the way she wanted to and kept her faith. Now she will reap the rewards by joining her lost beloved ones in heaven. God has called you to be with him for eternal rest and peace mom, now you are pain free and are no longer suffering, until we meet again you will be truly missed. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 28 to January 29, 2012 LEGER, ANNIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Annie Lee Doucet Leger, 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by two sons, Lee Leger Jr., and Carl Leger and wife, Lucy; daughter-in-law, Charlene Terrebonne; four daughters, Jolande Scott and husband, Steve, Adea Mayet and husband, Tommy, Carla Robbins, and Margaret Leger Montoya and husband, Jorge; sister, Leona Boudreaux; and 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rosa C. Doucet; brother, Nolan Doucet; and three sisters, Earline Mickles, Iona Dupre and Rosa Doucet. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 28 to January 31, 2012 NAQUIN, KENNETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth Naquin, 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, passed away at 7:06 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Tammy Benoit Naquin; parents, O'Neil and Barbara Chatagnier Naquin; two daughters, Lany Naquin, and Lacy Naquin Borne and husband, Gerard; two grandchildren, Kaden Naquin and Layla Borne; brother, Steve Naquin and wife, Brenda; four sisters, Connie Ledet and husband, Barry, Lori Landry and husband, Brian, Lisa Chiasson and husband, Kevin, and Kristie Naquin and husband, Jarrod; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clerphy and Loedia Traigle Naquin, and Hampton and Marjorie Chatagnier; son, Lane Naquin; and two brothers, Donald "Duck" Naquin and Christopher Naquin. He was a member of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Home Hook and Ladder Fire company for 36 Years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The family extends a special thanks to Haydel Hospice for all the care and support you have given. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 29 to January 31, 2012 BOURGEOIS, ALVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alvin Michael Bourgeois, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2012 at his home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Adela Lopez Bourgeois; two daughters, Elizabeth Catchings and husband, Charles, and Christina Lusco and husband, Tony; brother, Milton Bourgeois and wife, Rita; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Yvonne Bourgeois; parents, Joseph and Cordelia Cheramie Bourgeois; brothers, Oral, Okland, and Edward Bourgeois; and sisters, Bernice Babin, Doris Theriot and Catherine Bourgeois. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 29 to January 31, 2012 CARTER, BARBARA Barbara Jean LaRose Carter, 86, born and raised in Houma, resident of Franklin for 20 years and currently residing in Henderson, Texas, died Wednesday, Jan. 25 in Tyler, Texas. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales. She is survived by her son, David Carter of Waskom, Texas; daughter, Kay Lewis and husband, Willie of Henderson, Texas; grandchildren, Jamie Tyler of Crowley, Kristi Hardy of Irving, Texas, Amanda Robertson of Nacogdoches, Texas, Kasey Hardy of Henderson, Texas, Meredith Romine of Bedford, Ind., and Danielle Carter of Great Bend, Kan.; four great-grandchildren, Virginia, Ethan and Anna Tyler of Crowley, and Dixie Robertson of Nacogdoches, Texas; along with nieces and nephews from the Houma area. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Frances George LaRose Sr. and Alva Levie Wright LaRose; brother, F.G. LaRose Jr.; sister, Marion Dupont; and son, Timothy Carter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 29 to January 31, 2012 CELESTINE, TROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Troy Anthony Celestine, 46, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. He will be buried in Deweyville Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Maryann Williams of Houma; sons, Marcus Celestine of Houma, Troy and Demond Johnson of Georgia, and LaQuintin Williams of Houma; daughters, Wakisha Townsend of Houma and Charlessa Celestine of Houston; brothers, Tyrone Celestine, Tommy Jr. Timothy and Tyrone Bates; sisters, Brenda Williams, Jennifer and Jackie Bates; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Otis Celestine; father, Tommy Lee Bates; brother, Kenneth Lloyd Celestine; and sister, Shina Burks. In lieu of flowers, donations to Samart Funeral Home of Houma are preferred to cover funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 29 to January 31, 2012 LAROSE, EDMOND, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edmond Paul LaRose Sr., 88, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd. in Marrero and resume from 1 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 201 Church St. in Lockport. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. Information: 504-366- 4343. He is survived by his children, Edmond Paul LaRose Jr., Barry James LaRose, Cunthia LaRose Schieffler, Clifton LaRose and Ricky Joseph LaRose; grandchildren, Michael Edmond Carter, and Stacie Schieffler Celino and husband, Jason; great-grandchildren, Jaycie Rose Celino and Brody Joseph Celino; sister, Irene Stafford and husband, Rudy; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hazel Lucille Breaux LaRose; parents, Vitale LaRose Sr. and Marguerite LaRose; and siblings, Clifton LaRose, Alvin LaRose, Vitale Larose Jr., Norris LaRose and Cora Guillot. An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, Edmond was also a lifetime baseball enthusiast. He loved to tell stories about his playing days when he barnstormed with some great Lockport teams as a young man. He served in World War II while serving in the U.S. Army. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 29 to January 31, 2012 TALBOT, JOYCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joyce Ann Savoie Talbot, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:02 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Gilbert "Gip" Talbot Sr.; one son, Gilbert "Gil" Talbot Jr. and Deborah Talbot; one daughter, Melinda Talbot Lantrip and William Tieken; four grandchildren, Sunny Lantrip, Lindsay Talbot, Layne Lantrip, and Gibert "Gibby" Talbot III; and her brothers Weldon Savoie and Carroll Savoie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Stella Roger Savoie; and her brother, Irvin "DoDo" Savoie. She resided in Montegut for 57 years and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved cooking and baking for family and friends. She will be forever remembered for her coconut cakes and pralines. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Joseph Hospice Foundation. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 30 to January 31, 2012 BLANCHARD, EDWARD, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward Blanchard Jr., 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:33 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Nell S. Blanchard; son, Daniel Blanchard and wife, Karen, and Richard Blanchard and wife, Lynette; daughter, Melodie Blanchard; 11 grandchildren, Ryan Callais and wife, Kati, Russell Callais and wife, Crystal, Edward Callais, Kimberly Maynard and husband, Ian, Danielle Marie and husband, Kyle, Brittany Blanchard, Christina Boudwin and husband, Jacob, Richard James Blanchard Jr., Misty Blanchard, Victoria Naquin and husband, Josh, and Stephanie Stalcup; and seven great-grandchildren, Coryn, Kayden, and Kary Rose Callais, Christian and Carter Maynard, Samantha Marie and Camberlynn Boudwin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Blanchard Sr. and Eunice Blanchard; two sons, Edward Blanchard III and Thomas Jude Blanchard; and sister, Jeannie Fuch. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 31 to February 1, 2012 CHERAMIE, DORINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorine Chabert Cheramie, 95, a native of Cut Off and resident of Harvey and Houma, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway in Harvey. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with interment at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504-366- 4343. She is survived by her son, Neal Cheramie and wife, Bobbie; brothers, Leroy and Walter Chabert; and grandchildren, Neal "Bucky" Cheramie and Kim Williamson, Courtney, Cullen, and Katie Williamson, Elizabeth and Paul Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Max J. Cheramie; parents, Wallace and Ursula Chabert Sr.; and siblings, Noeda C. Plaisance, Isabell C. Bruce, Harris Wallace, Alidor "Pat" and Luke Chabert. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 31 to February 1, 2012 CHERRY, GLORIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria R. Cherry, 76, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Raceland, died at 5:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Raceland Assembly of God Church. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by her daughters, Darla Cherry, and Deanna C. Gorman and husband, Dwayne; brothers, Eugene, Bobby, Eddie, Raymond "R.J", Gus, and Gary Rodrigue; sisters, Walterine Babin, Georgina Shepard and Lilly Myers; and grandchildren, Blair Michael Brown, Samantha Jolie Brown, Drew Anthony Gorman, Dawson Alexander Gorman and Elizabeth Leigh Gorman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. J.B. Cherry; parents, Augustin Jean Rodrigue and Bridget Adeline Martin Rodrigue; brothers, Willard, Walton, Weston, Wilber, Wallace, John Noris, and Beeryl Rodrigue; and twin sister, Mary Ann Rodrigue. She was a member of Raceland Assembly of God Church. She was an avid pastors wife, state women ministry secretary, and sectional woman ministry president. She was a caretaker for children and many many homebound elderly. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 31 to February 2, 2012 GRIFFIN, ADAM, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adam D. Griffin Jr., 56, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. Private services are being held. He is survived by his sons, Adam Griffin III and wife, Kim, and Andy Griffin and wife, Malerie; brother, Rodney "Bay Bay" Griffin and wife, Lucy; three sisters, Cindy Ketterer and husband, Mike, Wanda Bolganio and husband, John, and Rhonda Slade; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Sr. and Gloria Authement Griffin; and brother-in-law, Curtis Slade. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 31 to February 2, 2012 HOLLINGSWORTH, JIMMIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jimmie Paul Hollingsworth, 61, a native of Asheville, N.C. and resident of Chauvin, died at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Clements-Hollingsworth; daughter, Rhonda Margiotta; son, James Margiotta; mother, Lettie Letterman Hollingsworth; grandchildren, Jessica Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Wade Margiotta, Derrick Margiotta, Chas Richards, Johnathon Margiotta, Brianna Richards and Lindsey Margiotta; great-grandchildren, Terrance Sims, Ty'ren Martin, La'Nae Steele, Anaya Steele and Makayla Martin; brother, Michael Hollingsworth; nephews, Bobby Hollingsworth Jr. and family and Steve Hollingsworth and family; and nieces, Tracy Hollingsworth and family and Barbara and Wendy Hollingsworth. He was preceded in death by his father, Colvert Hollingsworth; daughter, Cherie Martin; and brothers, Bobby Hollingsworth and Jerry Hollingsworth. He was a self employed carpenter. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing and camping and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 31 to February 2, 2012 INABNET, STEPHEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stephen Thomas Inabnet, 38, of Gonzales, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the visitation from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday conducted by Rev. Eric Gyan. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Cemetery in Prairieville. He is survived by a daughter, Delaney Grace Inabnet; son, Aidan Joseph Inabnet, both of St. Amant; former wife, Kelli O'Donohue Inabnet; parents, Gene and Sherry Inabnet of Geismar; sister, Nikki Inabnet Rispone; nephew, Jacob Rispone of Gonzales; godparents, Wade LeMaire and Blondie LeMaire of Cow Island; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leopold and Blanche LeMaire of Forked Island; and paternal grandmother, Verna Vidacovich of Gretna. Stephen was a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma and Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. Stephen was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He was employed by Hertz Equipment Rentals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.autismspeaks.org. Ourso Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 31 to February 1, 2012 MILLER, ISIAH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Isiah P. "Ike" Miller, 64, a native of White Castle and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 32615 Bowie Street in White Castle. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Port Hudson. He is survived by is wife, Janice Campbell Miller; three daughters, Nausha Campbell of Louisville, Ky., Karen Tuggle-Farmer of Memphis, Tenn., and Melanie Marie Miller and husband, Scottie, of Baton Rouge; two sons, Joshua Tuggle-Miller and wife, Jessica, of Encino, Calif. and Isiah P. Miller Jr. of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Irene Williams and Rose Green of Bayou Goula, Alma Banks and husband, Fred, of Denham Springs, Helen Williams and husband, Martin, of Houston, and Linda Rhamings and husband, Herbert of Tampa, Fla.; mother-in-law, Dorothy Campbell; two brothers-in-law, Ronald Campbell and wife, Dorothy, of Memphis, Tenn. and Reginald Campbell and wife, Ileana, of Kona, Hawaii; and a host of grandchildren, godchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. and Aline Miller; daughter, Kyla Marie Miller; and two brothers, Charles and Joseph Miller Jr. He was a retire employee of Georgia Gulf Inc. of Plaquemine with over 33 years of services. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 31 to February 1, 2012 MORVANT, ELERY, SR. Elery A. Morvant Sr., 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Elery A. Morvant Jr.; and brother, Wilton Morvant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Morvant; his parents, Sidney Morvant Sr. and Edith D. Morvant; one brother, Sidney Morvant Jr.; and sister, Edith Waguespack. 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 January 31 to February 1, 2012 ST. PIERRE, ANDREW, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Andrew "Jay" St. Pierre Jr., 78, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:08 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church of Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Annie Pellegrin St. Pierre; stepdaughter, Susan Haygood of Lockport; four sisters, Neva Hill, Melva Griffin, Earline Doucet and Anna Belle Esponge; granddaughter, Olivia T. Davaine and husband, Jaromy; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor Alexis Davaine and Bryant Michael Davaine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew St. Pierre Sr. and DoJass H. St. Pierre; two brothers, Nolan and Tony St. Pierre; and four sisters, Bessie Rousse, Anna Gravois, Venra Dufrene and Lorina Rousse. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 31 to February 1, 2012 STEGALL, LYNN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lynn Stegall, 68, of Tyler, Texas passed away, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Stewart Family Funeral Home in Tyler. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home officiated by Mike Warner. Graveside service and burial will follow at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Upshur County. He is survived by his wife, Jane Stegall and three children. Children and grandchildren include, Steven Stegall and wife Kelli, of Carrollton, Texas, and their children, Braden, Alec and Sydney; Sherri Stegall and her children of Tyler, Austin, and Kayte Frye; and Sandy Stegall and her son of Whitehouse, Grant Burrage; brother, Ron Stegall and his wife, Carol; sister, Nelda Regian and husband, Jeff; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Una Stegall. Lynn was born, on Sept. 20th, 1943, in Gilmer, Texas. Lynn graduated from Terrebonne High School in Houma in 1962 and Nicholls State University in Thibodaux in 1966. He attended Shiloh Road Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon for many years. Lynn owned his own accounting practice for many years in Houma and in 1982 moved his family to Tyler, Texas where he began a career in Real Estate. He is a partner in Choice Property's here in Tyler. Lynn served on the Tyler Board of Realtors, was involved in mission work and multiple community service projects. He loved his family deeply and loved watching his kids and grandkids in their various sporting events. He was a very kind and giving person to everyone he met. His hobbies included golfing, fishing, traveling and being with friends. His grandsons and his nephews will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shady Grove Cemetery, 18722 Ridgeline Road, Tyler, Texas 75703. Stewart Family Funeral Home of Tyler is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from January 31 to February 2, 2012 TIPTON, RAMONA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1201.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ramona "Monie" Tipton, 82, a native of Barlow, Miss. and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Don Tipton of Houma; daughters, Cheryl Tipton of Houma, Rhonda Cresap Garcia and husband, Dr. Michael Garcia, of Houma and Tina Tipton Dudek and husband, John, of Houma; grandchildren, Wendy Thomas Rotolo and husband, Jeff Rotolo, Dominic Randolph and wife, Brandi, Kayla Dudek Breaux and husband, Henry, John Michael Dudek, Joey Garcia and Eric Garcia; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Rotolo, Joshua Rotolo, Luke Rotolo and Derek Randolph. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Nettie Pickering Reynolds; sister, Marie Clement; and grandson, Jason Thomas. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She loved her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The family would wish that instead of flowers, donations to be made to a breast cancer foundation of their choosing. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================