OBITUARIES for February 2012; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 3 March 2012 Source: As Published ON-LINE from Houma Today (Terrebonne Parish) & The Daily Comet (Lafourche Parish) ============================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ============================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 1 to February 2, 2012 CHERAMIE, PERRY, JR. Perry J. Cheramie Jr., 26, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:56 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Perry Cheramie Sr.; mother and stepfather, Philomen Schouest and John Schouest; son, Eli Grahamm Cheramie; godchild, Terry L. Dobson; godparents, Dennis Creppel Jr. and Peggy A. Bowie; brothers, Dustin Cheramie and Dwayne Bouquet Jr.; sisters, Ashley Cheramie, Janis Cheramie, Johnak Schouest and Calli Bouquet; and numerous family members, friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gerald J. Cheramie and Eula Mae Labiche Cheramie, and Dennis R. Creppel Sr. and Betty Cheramie Creppel; uncle, Ricky P. Cheramie; and daughter, Elizabeth Nicole Cheramie. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to help with funeral expenses. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 1 to February 2, 2012 HALL, JOHN, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John E. Hall Jr., 86, a native of Sturges, Miss. and resident of Houma, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the church with burial to follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jane "DeDe" Terrebonne Hall; daughter, Anita M. Hall of Decatur, Ga.; sons, William "Bill" Hall of Houma, John D. Hall and wife, Lisa, of Angleton, Texas, and Michael Krawic and wife, Chana Wan, of Santa Monica, Calif.; grandchildren, Shanna, Mary Drew and Cameron Hall; sister, Vivian Hall Hannah; sister-in-law, Dorothy Terrebonne Pagliughi; and numerous Pagliughi nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Hall Sr. and Aulena Hunt Hall After serving in World War II in the Pacific, Guam, Iwo Jima, and China, he graduated from Mississippi State University. He was a Schlumberger engineer for 30+ years. He was a member of KC Council #7355, various military organizations, and Terrebonne-Lafourche Right to Life. He will be remembered for his faithfulness to family, friends, and church. He had great compassion, humor, and wit. The family would like to thank all of the doctors and caregivers at Terrebonne General Medical Center and Terrebonne Homecare Inc. for their excellent and kind care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Terrebonne-Lafourche Right to Life, PO Box 6041, Houma, LA 70361 or Haiti Mission, PO Box 694, Thibodaux, LA 70302. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 1 to February 2, 2012 USIE, ALICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alice "Badie" Pinell Usie, 90, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Amos "Kie" Usie and wife, Lona, of Montegut, Evelyn Glynn of Houma, Maxine Landry and husband, Eddie, of Raceland, and Roxanna Duplantis and husband, Terry, of Montegut; 12 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; brother, Druby Pinell of Montegut; and sisters, Eula Mae Boquet and Beulah Blanchard both of Bourg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Joseph Usie Sr.; parents, Aubin Pinell and Gertrude Duplantis Pinell; granddaughter, Dawn Usie; brothers, Elce Pinell, Albert Pinell and Luby Pinell; sisters, Allan "Talan" Pinell, Mildred Areas and Gertrude "Jo" Guidry; and son-in-law, Clark Glynn of Houma. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Ladies Altar Society. She was a homemaker, a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great- great-grandmother; a loving sister and aunt and is loved by all. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 2 to February 3, 2012 CELESTIN, LILLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lillie Celestin, 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Horeb Baptist Church, 700 Honduras St. in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church, 363 Bayou Dularge Rd. in Houma. She is survived by her husband, James Celestin Sr.; sons, James Celestin Jr., and Rev. Donald Celestin Sr. and wife, Gale; daughters, Judy Smith and husband, Michael Sr., and Cheryl Greenhouse and husband, Raymon Sr.; brother, Raymond Spencer and wife, Ursula; two sisters, Shirley Nero and husband, Evain, and Brenda Spencer; and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Geniver Smith Spencer; brothers, Joe "PoJoe" Spencer, Elijah Spencer and Roosevelt Spencer; and sisters, Rosalie Spencer Harris, Nancy Battille and Aureline Spencer. She was Baptist and former musician of Mount Horeb Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 2 to February 3, 2012 CHAUVIN, CLARA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clara Savoie Chauvin, 87, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her son, Frederick "Freddie" Allemand and wife, Elaine; two daughters, Carol Touchard Breaux and husband, Louis, and Kathleen Allemand Chiasson and husband, Tommy; and seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tillman Allemand; second husband, Anthony Chauvin; parents, Elves and Lena Blanchard Savoie; and sister, Elsie Hargis. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 2 to February 4, 2012 COLLINS, EARNEST Earnest "Fox" Collins, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery on Sanders Street. He is survived by his two sons, Ferdinand Odoms of Texas and Olidge Narcisse of Thibodaux; three daughters, Dorothy Brooks and husband, George, Edna Hudson and Geraldine Smith, all of New Orleans; and 46 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his companion, Viola Narcisse; parents, Smith and Lizzie Collins; son, Donald Narcisse; daughter, Leona Tony; and brothers, Rev. Olidge Collins and Joseph Collins; and grandchildren, Clarence Hudson and Dayton Odoms. He was a member of Moses Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 2 to February 3, 2012 DUPRE, MARVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marvin Joseph Dupre, 54, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Francine; sons, Christopher, Jordan, and Jesse Billiot, and Benjamin Dupre; daughter, Sarah Landry; sisters, Yvonne Trahan, Lucille Shadell and husband, James, and Iona Gray and husband, V.J.; four grandchildren; and his faithful dog Rusty, whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Dupre and Agnes Dupre Hebert; and brother-in-law, Horace Trahan He was a tugboat captain. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 2 to February 3, 2012 HEBERT, DANNY, II ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Danny William Hebert II, a native of Houma and current resident of Gulf Shores, Ala., died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. A memorial service will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Crabtree Hebert; his daughter, Jennifer Hebert Hyatt; his son, Danny Hebert; his parents, Wilson Freeman and Barbara Freeman; three sisters, Donna Hebert Babin, Kimberley Freeman Kinchen and Laura Freeman Eschete; and one brother, James Freeman. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 2 to February 3, 2012 JUSTRABO, PANSY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pansy Gautreaux Justrabo, 81, a native of Labadieville, long time resident of New Orleans and current resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:53 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena 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 sisters, Isabella Naquin and husband, Godfrey, and Nellie Clement and husband, Joseph Daniel; and nieces and nephews, Joanie Albert, Julie Naquin, Johanna Crawford, Jackie Naquin, Angela Graham, Miriam Guillot and Danny Clement. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Justrabo; and parents, George and Verna Borne Gautreaux. She was a Retired School Teacher who enjoyed Gardening, Traveling, and Antiques. She will be missed. The Family would like to extend a Special Thanks to her Caretakers, Sandra Hebert, Cathy Hebert, Geraldine Benoit and Rosa Ghanavati. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 691, Thibodaux, LA 70302. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 2 to February 3, 2012 STAFFORD, WARREN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren Stafford, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, Eugene Stafford and wife, Jeanne, Vincent Stafford and wife, Christine, and Benjamin Stafford Jr., all of Houma; and sisters, Debbie Stafford McPherson and husband, Donald, and Judy Stafford of Detroit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Albertina Amos Stafford. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 2 to February 3, 2012 TAYLOR, JOSEPHINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josephine "Nana" Guercio Taylor, 94, a native of White Castle and resident of Houma, died at 9:32 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in White Castle. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in White Castle Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Otis H. Taylor Jr. and wife, Wanda, and Paulina, and James "Jimmy" Taylor of San Antonio; daughter, Shirley Taylor Walker of Houma; grandchildren, Tony Taylor, Maria Taylor Krehel, Susanne Taylor Krehel, Tom Walker, JoAnne Walker Pitre, Nancy Walker Torbert, Jim Taylor Jr. and Brent Taylor; and great-grandchildren, Michael Krehel III, Mark Krehel, Matthew Krehel, John Pitre Jr., David Pitre, Maria Pitre, Emily Torbert, Claire Torbert, Zachary Taylor, Stephen Walker, Sarah Walker, Samantha Krehel, Joey Krehel, Anthony Taylor, Ben Taylor, Gabe Taylor and Emma Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis H. Taylor Sr.; parents, Domonick Guercio Sr. and Rosa Biondo Guercio; grandson, Glenn Taylor; and four brothers and four sisters. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Joseph's Italian Society. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road Ste. 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 2 to February 3, 2012 BRETT TRAHAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brett Michael Trahan, 55, native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. He is survived by his son, M. Paul Trahan; daughter, Angela Fahrig; two grandchildren, Elise and Corinne Fahrig; parents, Davis Anthony Trahan and Sylvia Chauvin Trahan; and sister, Yolanda Dikowski, DEE He was preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Paul Trahan; and grandson, Jackson Christian Fahrig. In keeping with Brett's wishes his body will be cremated and there will be no services. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 BOWMAN, JOHN John E. Bowman, 79, of Simmesport died at his home on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Funeral services were held Jan. 23 at Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport, with burial in Gunnells Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Gunnells Bowman of Simmesport; daughters, Wanda Davis of Houma, Etta Jernigan of Houma, Paula Falgout of Houma, and Cordette Moreau of Morganza; brother, Earl Bowman of Lettsworth; sisters, Vernelle Leger of Simmesport and Bonnie Byrd of Slidell; and 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Dale Nobe; and parents, Alma and Beulah Mayers Bowman. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 CALDWELL, CARTER, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carter Caldwell Sr., 44, a native of Raceland and resident of Gray, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother, Celestine Caldwell Williams; sons, Careter Caldwell Jr. and Carter Williams; daughters, Kabreeha Caldwell, Nomi, and Jamonique Mills; brothers, Willie III, Edward, Ernest and wife, Melony, Robert, Willie and Eddie; sisters, Dora and husband, Herbert, Ernestine, Fannie, and Hattie Mae; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Williams; brother, Earl; and sister, Rose Ann. He was a sheet rock manager and finisher. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 DESIRA, ACHAND, JR. Achand Desira Jr., 57, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 at D'ville Nursing Home in Donaldsonville. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sister, Josie Desira of Houston; four brothers, Aaron and Tyrone Desira of Belle Rose, Darrell and Glynnis Desira of Sorrento, and Kentrell Desira of Donaldsonville; and six nephews, four nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leotha and Achand Desira Sr.; two brothers, Stanford Desira and an infant brother; maternal grandparents, Ophelia and Henry Dorsey Sr.; and paternal grandparents, Ferrida and August Desira. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 DUNCAN, ROYAL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Royal Duncan, 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the old Moses Baptist Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Duncan of Thibodaux; two daughters, Tonya Duncan and companion, Glenn Burrell, and Frieda Sims and husband, Ura, both of Thibodaux; his brothers Gerald Duncan, Larry Duncan and wife, Eliza, Bernard Duncan and Jeffery Duncan and wife, Minda, all of Thibodaux; his sisters, Betty Jackson and husband, Herbert, Maryanne Campbell and husband, Jones, Elizabeth Duncan, Barbara Duncan, Janice Duncan and companion, Larry Moore, and Catherine Woods, all of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave Jr. and Gertie Mae Duncan; and two brothers Herbert Duncan and Lionel Duncan. He was a member of Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 DUPRE, EUGENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eugene "Blue" Joseph Dupre, 58, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at 4137 Country Drive, Bourg, 70343. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at 4137 Country Drive in Bourg. He is survived by his wife, Marie Mae Domangue Dupre; mother, Eula Rita Foret; daughters, Dawn Marie Dupre LeBoeuf and husband Nicholas, Donna Marie Dupre Porche and husband, Steven, and MaDonna Marie Dupre Roberts and husband, Seth; brothers, Robert and Hubert Jr. Dupre, Drake and Donald Jr. Foret; sisters, Patsy LeBoeuf, Sherry Smith and Hattie Picou; and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Joseph Dupre Sr.; and sister, Josephine Billiot. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 HARRIS, MILDRED ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mildred Harris, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by three sons, Ron Harris and wife, Lorraine, of Raceland, Michael Harris and companion, Charlotte Folse, and Prentice Harris, both of Houma; two brothers, Henry Harris and Joseph Harris, both of Houma; and 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Rosa Dale Harris; son, Marvin Harris; and daughter, Suzette Harris-Moore. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 JOHNSON, HERBERT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herbert "June" Johnson Jr., 37, a resident of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Saturday at Dularge Community Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Herbert and Geraldine Talbert Johnson of Houma; brother, Gerald Lee Sr. and wife, Priscilla Johnson of Houma; and sisters, Evelena Redeaux, and Louise and husband, Phillip Johnson of Houma;. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence Sr. and Evelena Skipper Talbert, and Tom and Evella Blue Johnson. He was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 5, 2012 JONES, RANDLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Randle "Keester" Jones, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral, 721 Canal Blvd. in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. John Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Kendell and wife, Gail Thomas of Thibodaux; two stepdaughters, Audrey Brown Morris and Helen Southall of Thibodaux; and one great-aunt and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgiana and Irvin Jones; one sister, Mildred Jones; and three brothers, Joseph, Isaac, and Roland Jones. He was a retired truck driver. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 KEY, WILLIAM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William "Red" C. Key, 87, a native of Mabank and resident of Houma, died at 11:52 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Winnie Parenton Key; son, James P. and wife, Ann Key; two daughters, Sandra A. and husband, Aaron Brensike, of Kiln, Miss. and Dena M. and husband, John Charalambous of Katy, Texas; and four grandchildren, Kristian and wife, Kaci Key, Justin Key, and Katarina and Arianna Charalambous. He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. and Mollie Drennen Key; son, Richard J. Key; and four half brothers and one half sister. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 MAJOR, GAYNELL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gaynell Major, 45, a native of Raceland and resident of Arlington, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her mother, Ethel Mae Major of Racland; fiance, Anthony Stewart; sons, British Major of Dallas, Clarence Harry Jr. and Joernell Stewart both of Arlington, Texas; daughters, Asia Hall and Jolisha Stewart both of Arlington, Texas; sisters, Cora Triggs and husband, Charles, of Raceland and Kathy Major of Houma; and brothers, Louis Major and wife, Diana, and Ricky Major and wife, Kathy, both of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis Major Sr.; and sister, Shirley Major. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 PRICE, MYRTLE Myrtle M. Price, 77, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2012 at Baton Rouge General. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945 in Donaldsonville and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Shekinah Glory Fellowship Church, 10239 Highway in St. James. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by seven daughters, Lorna Price of Tulsa, Okla., Barbara and husband, Richard Coxie, Gail P. and husband, Troy Thomas, Debra Price, Catina P. and husband, Brent Smith, Calona Price, and Anitra Price all of Donaldsonville; four sons, Sidney Sr. and wife, Dianne Price of Thibodaux, Albert and wife, Wendy Price of Gonzales, Earl and wife, Lisa Price of Darrow, and Bruce Price of Donaldsonville; two sisters, Hilda Webster of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Ruth Ann Green of Napoleonville; one brother, Donald Anderson; and 23 grandchildren, 38 great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Dodson Smith Sr.; daughter, Betty Price; one granddaughter; three sisters, Rosemary Dabney, Helen Shaw, and Ceola Dabney; and six brothers, Herman Smith, Wilfred McBride, Mervin McBride, Sidney McBride, Jessie Smith and Dodson Smith Jr. She was a homemaker and member of the 5th District Choir. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 SIMS, PASTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pasty Mae Thomas Sims, 67, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Isaac Sims III of Gray; son, Isaac Sims IV of Gray; daughter, D'Juan Sims-Suggs and husband, Michael of Gray; sisters, Betty Mae Thomas Daigs of Houma, and Beulah Ann Thomas Harvey and husband, Talpha of Baker; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Jr. and Eula Mae Lockett Thomas; two brothers, Earl and Ernest Thomas; and grandparents, Freddie and Priscilla Johnson Lockett, and Wallace Sr. and Bertha Simmons Thomas. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church and a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 3 to February 4, 2012 STEIN, STUART ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stuart John Stein, 87, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 3:27 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, from complications following surgery. Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis Cathedral. Mass will be held at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth Acosta Stein; three daughters, Debra Stein Gaynard, Charlene Stein and husband, Jo McKerall, and Karen Stein Ragusa and husband, Darryl; four sisters, Henrietta Ockmond, Gladys Campo, Bertha Rauscholb and Natalie Hinojosa; brother, James Stein and wife, Doris; seven grandchildren, Brent Gagnard and wife, Michelle, Kirk Gagnard and wife, Katherine, Dr. Madeline Ellis and husband, Barry, Lacey McKerall, Joey McKerall, Katherine Ragusa and Rebekka Ragusa; five great-grandchildren, Kiley Gagnard, Ashlyn Gagnard, Brandon Gagnard, Caroline Ellis, and Elaina Ellis; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Stein and Lillian Bourg Stein; and brother, Walter J. Stein. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II in the Tank Battalion and was very proud to be a veteran. He was the manager of Oilwell Supply, Division of U.S. Steel, for 36 years. He enjoyed dancing with his life's partner, Ruth, fishing, spending time with his family, living life "on the go" doing yard work, and using his hands to fix everything that was broken. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality making his presence known wherever he went and bringing laughter into other's lives. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. The family would wish that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity in his name. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 4 to February 5, 2012 DANTIN, GENEVIEVE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Genevieve "Gen" Rita Danitn, 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christian Family Center. Religious services will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Corinthia Billiot, Stephen Dantin Jr. and wife, Amber, Corine Berthelot and husband, Roland Jr., Stephanie Lafont and husband, Roland Jr., and Scott Dantin and wife, Erin; grandchildren, Mel, Ace, Sage, T- Boo, Scottie, Storm, Brinkley, Hunter, Fischer, Chase, Bailey, Tee, Jazz, Mark, Ansley and Renae; great-grandchildren, Maddox, Micah, Olivia, Jasper and Braxton; brothers, Isadore Dardar and Norbert Dardar; sisters, Katie Plaisance, Nora Serigne, Mannie Bellanger and Trina Guidry; and 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Stephen Joseph Dantin Sr.; parents, Herman and Snyder Billiot Dardar; grandchild, Iliana Dantin; and sister, Geroginia Basalito. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, spending time with family, traveling, dancing, eating out, furthering her education and attending church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 4 to February 5, 2012 THERIOT, ROSEILIA Roseilia LaCoste Theriot, 95, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Enid Bascle and husband, Daniel, Janice Nolfo, and Marjorie Crispino and husband, Joseph; son, Enos Theriot and wife, Jane; 17 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Allen LaCoste, and sister, Juanita Ganaway. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Ambrose Joseph Theriot; parents, Manuel LaCoste Jr. and Josephine Aucoin LaCoste; one great grandchild; sister, Graziella Rink; and foster brother, Paul LaCoste She was a homemaker. She was a member and Altar Lady at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 4 to February 5, 2012 THIBODEAUX, PHYLLIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Phyllis Prosperie Thibodeaux, 89, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sons, Glenn J. Thibodeaux and wife, Olga, Curtis J. Thibodeaux and wife, Wanda, and Stephen P. Thibodeaux and wife, Annie; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; brother, Miguel Prosperie; and sister, Rosemary Chaisson. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Fred Thibodeaux; son, Dale C. Thibodeaux; parents, Miguel Prosperie and Lydia McElroy Prosperie; one great- grandchild; brother, Roy Prosperie; and sister, Ruth Ruiz. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 5 to February 7, 2012 BROWN, ALLEN TYRON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen Tyron Brown, 93, a native of Birch Tree, Mo. and resident of Houma, died at 4:11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery He is survived by his sons, Douglas E. Brown and wife, Barbara, of Loveland, Colo. and William A. Brown and wife, Earlene, of Drexel, Mo.; daughters, Sandra Pitre of Houma, Susan Fox of Kansas City, Mo., Carolyn Bolan of Kansas City, Mo. and Deborah Buchenau and husband, Butch, of Abilene, Kan.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Pauline "Polly" Brown; parents, David and Ella Mae Brown; brothers, Guy Edward Brown, Richard H. Brown, Donald E. Brown, Delmar F. Brown and William D. Brown; sister, Lenora Sue Reed; and son- in-law, Michael Pitre of Houma. He was a member of Bayou Blue Methodist Church. He retired from South Central Bell. He was an avid camper and he loved to travel. Allen Brown was loved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 5 to February 7, 2012 COURVILLE, HERMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herman Joseph Courville, 69, a native of Eunice and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cindy Fontenot Courville; sons, Scott Courville, and Chad Courville and wife, Christine; daughter, Jennifer Theriot and husband, Terrill; and grandchildren, Grant Courville, Sydney Courville, Caroline Theriot and Adrienne Theriot. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Joseph Courville and Laura Thibodaux Courville; brothers, Chester Courville, Lester Courville, and Berton Courville; and sister, Mary Lou Clark. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. After retiring from the oilfield, "Herm" established Southdown Bar and Grill. He was involved with CASA, and was recently named "Angel of the Year". He enjoyed time with family, fishing, golfing, and sunsets at the camp. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Friend to many, he will be sadly missed by all. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CASA of Terrebonne or the American Heart Association . Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 5 to February 7, 2012 LANDRY, ADLEY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adley Paul Landry, Jr., 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his son, Todd Landry and wife, Laurie of Long Beach, Miss.; grandchild, Alexander Paul Landry; brothers, Aurthur P. Landry of Baton Rouge and Richard F. Landry of Houma; and sisters, Claribel L. Fontenot of Baton Rouge, Mary Ellen Landry of Houma and Joycelyn L. Perry of Houma. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Adley Paul Landry Sr. and Florence Richard Landry He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. He worked for J. Ray McDermott as a crane operator for 40 years. He was also a cattle farmer. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 5 to February 8, 2012 ORGERON, ANNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anna Lee Cortez Orgeron, 70, a native of Choctaw and resident of Larose, died at 6:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with cremains to be buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Bousegard and husband, Duvic Jr., and Bridgette Coleman and husband, William; grandchildren, Tycy Lynn Orgeron, Jordan Boudreaux and Van Russo; great-grandchildren, Chance Orgeron and Brandon Duet, Maverick Boudreaux and Kayla and Kacade Russo; son, Lemcy Cortez III and wife, Dawn; brother, Clinton Cortez and wife, Mary Lou; sisters, Mary Ann Waguespack and husband, O.J., Elizabeth Guidry and husband, Earl, Margaret Rogers and husband, Roy, Judy Fournier and husband, David, Mary Ann Naquin and husband, Stoney, and Shirley Cortez; and one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Pishe" Orgeron; parents, Lemcy Sr. and Annette Tabor Cortez; son-in-law, David Chouest; godchild, Leah Guidry Adams; sisters, Ilene Thibodaux and Betty Guillot; and brothers, Lemcy Cortez Jr., Larry Cortez and Roland Cortez. The love of her life was her granddaughter Tycy Orgeron. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 5 to February 7, 2012 PRICE, KENNETH, III Kenneth Price III, born and passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2012 in Pensacola, Fla. to Kenneth Price II and Jessica Vickrey Price. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of National Cremation and Burial Society with the Rev. Joe McNulty officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to service time Monday at the funeral home. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Allison Price of Houma; his maternal grandfather, Larry Vickrey of Pace, Fla.; and paternal grandmother, Carolyn Elkins and paternal grandfather, Kenneth Price, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Karen R. Vickrey. National Cremation and Burial Society of Milton is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 5 to February 7, 2012 STOVES, ROSA Rosa Dell Stoves, 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday at Howard Third Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Bobbie Barlee of Fort Washington, Md., and Angelian E. Timber and Maria Neville, both of Houma; sisters, Lola Stoves and France Davis; and eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wilbert Timber and Miller Stoves; parents, Hosea Alfred Porche and Ethel Celestin Porche; and daughter, Debbie Johnson Mazink. She was a member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 6 to February 7, 2012 BRUNET, SHIRLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley Savoie Brunet, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James Paul Brunet Sr. of Houma; sons, Deacon James P. Brunet Jr. and wife, Amy, of Houma and Jerome "Jerry" Brunet and wife, Sharon, of Houma; daughters, Gayle Brunet Loupe and husband, Donald, of Houma and Phyllis Brunet Babin and husband, Morris, of Houma; grandchildren, Jason Loupe, Jeannie Loupe, Stephanie Brown, Joy Babin, Matthew Brunet, Luke Brunet, Shawn Brunet and Heather Brunet; and great-grandchildren, Brittany Brown, Angel Martinez, Dustin Pitre, Kenny Pitre and Evan Loupe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene P. Savoie and Mae Eschete Savoie; brother, Leroy "Brother" Savoie; and sister, Una Savoie Crochet. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a bookkeeper for J.B. Tool Repair, Co. Inc. for fifty years. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and the Houma Women's Bowling Association. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 6 to February 7, 2012 CHIASSON, HUBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hubert Joseph Chiasson, 82, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, was entrusted to God's loving care on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in Houma. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Ronnie Chiasson and wife, Patricia David Chiasson; daughter, Frances Orgeron and husband, Allen "Pookie"; two sisters, Inez Bourg and Betty Falgout; four grandchildren, Allison Comeaux, Jaime Orgeron, Sarah Faller and Lauren Chiasson; and four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Faller, Grace Faller, Anna Faller and Charles Faller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Henry Chiasson; his parents, Edgar J. Chiasson Sr. and Jeanne Ledet Chiasson; and two brothers, Edgar Chiasson Jr. and Hampton Ledet He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the 40 and 8 Veterans Association. Hubert was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having participated in the Berlin Airlift. The family would like to express their grateful appreciation for the professional care from Fresenius Dialysis of Houma, Dr. Russell Henry and staff, and the staff of the Terrebonne House. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity . Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 6 to February 7, 2012 HEBERT, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert John Hebert, 75, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at his residence. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Martha Babin Hebert; daughter, Kasi Breaux and husband, Erick; sister, Yvonne Levron; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Wayne Hebert; parents, Joseph and Valerie LeBouef Hebert; and two sisters, Helen Babin and Virginia Breaux He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 6 to February 7, 2012 RAINWATER, BETTY Betty Ann Boudreaux Rainwater, 54, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot. She is survived by her husband, Mack Melvin Rainwater; mother, Madora Mary Dehart Boudreaux; brothers, Jerry Haynes and wife, Gloria, Randy Alston and wife, Karen, and Michael Boudreaux; and sisters, Barbara Dehart Freia and husband, Tony, and Charlene Boudreaux Hebert and husband, Terry. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Pierre Boudreaux Sr. and Jack Jessie Poche'; mother, Shirley Hymel Everett; brothers, Roy P. Boudreaux Jr. and Jack Poche'; and sisters, Jackie Ann Poche' Thomas and Dorothy Boudreaux Anderson In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated for funeral services. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 7 to February 9, 2012 BARKER, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John William Barker, 89, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 11:23 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. He is survived by his wife, Aline Hebert Barker; five sons, John William Barker and wife, Mary R., Alex J. Barker and wife, Josephine R., James P. Barker and wife, Ann M., Michael J. Barker and wife, Barbara L., and Patrick H. Barker and wife, Ann B.; daughter, Aline "Yogi" Matherne and husband, Jody P.; sister, Antoinette B. Lanigan; 15 grandchildren, David, Jennifer, Joseph, Lauren, Paul, Alyse, Betsy, James, Michelle, Kyle, Jacob, and Brooke Barker, Maggie B. Fontenot, Jackie M. Robichaux and John David Matherne; and one great-grandchild, Kayleigh Fontentot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Florence Vizard Barker; two brothers, Frank L. Barker Jr. and T.M. Barker; and two sisters, Florence B. Foret and Mary Elizabeth B. LeBlanc. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 7 to February 8, 2012 BELL, CARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carl "Cow Bell" Bell, 75, a native of Monroe and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Beverly Ann Breaux Bell; two sons, Kenny and wife, Lottie, and Randy and wife, Jina Bell; daughters, Mary Bell, and Lisa and husband, David White; grandchildren, Troy, Corey, Britany, and Brandon Bell, Bridget Eschete and Chelsea Brewer; great-grandchildren, Triston, Kimberly, and Bryant Bell and Brannon Brewer; three brothers, Henry, Wayne, and Dale Bell; and two sisters, Barbara Smith and Edith Theriot. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Malorie Greene Bell; three brothers, Charles "BOE", Bill, and Alvin Bell; and sister, Ruby Blount. In lieu of flowers, donations to family preferred to help with funeral expenses. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 7 to February 9, 2012 CLEMENT, IDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ida Clement, 95, a native Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Jourdan Clement Jr., Margaret Adams, and Myrtle Boudreaux of Thibodaux, Meriam Leonard and husband, Gerard, of Lockport, and Anna Gros and husband, Percy Jr., of Fairborn, Ohio; sister, Hilda Melancon; brother, Charles Landry and wife, Elsie; 16 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvain and Helena Percle Landry; husband, Jourdan Clement Sr.; son, Curtis Clement; sons-in-law, Ruffy Adams and Carl Boudreaux; brothers, Whitney Landry and Joseph Landry and her infant brother, Philip Landry; and sisters, Marie Landry, Josephine Bolotte, Iris Clement and Emelda Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 7 to February 8, 2012 HARRY, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Harry, 77, a native of Princeton, W.V., a resident of Pasadena, Texas and also lived in Houma, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Diana Harry; son, Jim Harry Jr.; stepdaughters, Francine Henn and Stephanie Hebert; sister, Norma Jean Rapini; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ersa Allen and Rudolph Harry; daughter, Christina Harry; and brother, Jack Harry. He was Pentacostal. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to his wife, Diana Harry. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 7 to February 8, 2012 OLIVIER, GARY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gary Anthony Olivier Jr., 48, a native of El Centro, Calif. and resident of Houma, died at 8:51 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his fiancee, Tracy Jane Thibodeaux of Houma; sons, Brad Olivier of Houma, Avary Olivier of Houma and Eathon Thibodeaux of Houma; daughters, Destiny, Savanna, and Tamara Thibodeaux of Houma; and sister, Donna Olivier of Houma. He was employed by Trapp Chevrolet. He was an avid wrestling fan. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 7 to February 8, 2012 SOUDELIER, CLAUDE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Claude "T-Claude" J. Soudelier Jr., 56, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary 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 parents, Claude J. Soudelier Sr. and Lorena Dubois Soudelier; brother, Bobby Soudelier; sisters, Emelda Rivet, Ruth Dufren, Edna Lafont, Linda Lemus, Eileen Borne and Tess Savoie; godchildren, Tess, Lonnie, and Renee who he loved dearly; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Tommy, Scott, and Larry Soudelier. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a Second Marshall in the Holy Name Society at Holy Rosary. He enjoyed fishing and campfires, always happy-go-lucky and a very supportive brother. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, he was a big LSU & Saints fan who never met a stranger. The family would like to thank the staff of Lady of the Sea Gen Hospital for the care of Mr. Claude Jr. and his family. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 7 to February 8, 2012 THERIOT, MARLA Marla Elizabeth Ledet Theriot, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:54 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, Dallas Anthony Theriot Jr.; mother, Eve Margaret Ledet Ledet; son, Dallas Curtis Theriot and wife, Hope; daughter, Dawn T. Terrebonne and husband Tod; brother, Curtis "Brother" Ledet Jr. and wife, Dawn; and sisters, Barbara St. Amant and husband, Alex, and Anita Britt and husband, Bob; and grandchildren, Trey and Sunnie. She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Joseph Ledet Sr.; and sister, Bonnie L. Bonvillain and husband, Tommy. She was a Christian. She enjoyed going to the camp, baking and being "Nana" for the grandchildren. She was a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 8 to February 9, 2012 DAIGLE, OSCAR, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Oscar Joseph Daigle Sr., 96, a native of New Orleans and resident of lower Texas, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Ruth Clause Daigle; son, Oscar J. Daigle Jr.; daughter, Rae Daigle Osborne; grandchildren, Judy D. Rome, Jody James Daigle, Jill Osborne Chapaton and Jay Jerome Daigle; and great-grandchildren, Ashley Rome, Jordan Daigle, Jack Chapaton, Julia Chapaton, Iain Daigle and Sally Chapaton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola Landry; and stepbrother, Adley Daigle. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 8 to February 9, 2012 DOUGLAS, NICOLETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nicolette Jordan Douglas, 18, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Laura and Patrick "Chuck Wagon" Gravois, and biological father, Billy Douglas; brothers, Dane and Zack Gravois; sister, Macey Gravois; grandparents, Fred and Charlene Godwin, and Marlene Gravois; fiance, Lance Bordelon; her NaNan, Sha Sha; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and her loving pet, Rex. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jerry Faulkner, Francis Gravois, and Frank and Barbara Douglas. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 8 to February 9, 2012 ESTEY, HAZEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Jordan Estey, 93, a native and resident of Luling, died at 6:06 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her sons. Edward B. Estey Jr. and wife, Lou, and Lendor Estey and wife, Dee; daughter, Betty Faye Winborne and husband, J.D.; son-in-law, Mount Newby; and nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward B. Estey Sr.; parents, Henry and Effie Burt Jordan; daughter, Stella Estey Newby; brother, Ross Jordan; and sister, Pearl Reeves. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 8 to February 9, 2012 MARCEL, ENID ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enid Marie Marcel, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by her son, James J. Crowley III and fiancee' Angela Pontano; daughter, Jane C. Hebert and husband, Charles; grandchildren, Charles Hebert Jr. and Todd Hebert; great-grandchild, Dylan Hebert; two brothers, Robert Sr. and wife, Betty Marcel, and Ray Marcel; and three sisters, Yvette Hebert, Irene Rhodes and Shirley Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Sr. and Adele Bernard Marcel; brothers, Wilson Jr. and Thomas Marcel; and sister, Jeanne Daigle. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 8 to February 9, 2012 STEELE, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Ann Labit Steele, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:04 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her son, Craig and wife, Kim Steele; daughter, Karen and husband, John Detwiler; grandchildren, Brandon Babin and fiancee, Amber Dumond, Katie Babin, Thomas Detwiler, and Sarah and Madison Steele; great-grandson, Hunter Babin; five brothers, Ralph, Roy, Francis, Philip, and Larry Labit; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon P. Labit Sr. and Marie Dubois Labit Breaux; four brothers, Davis, Joseph, Leon Jr., and Johnny Labit; and sister, Gloria Gaston. She enjoyed playing cards, watching Saints games and loved her grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of Veteran's Park Inc. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 9 to February 10, 2012 BABIN, TEENA Teena Suzanne Babin, 56, a native of Tennessee and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. No services are scheduled. She is survived by her mother, Peggy Yvonne Littrell of Loretto, Tenn.; son, Jesse Littrell; brothers, Gilbert Littrell of Florence, Ala. and Mitchell Littrell of Houma; and sisters, Sherry Sisemore of Kingston Springs, Tenn., Darla Long, Pamela Methvin and Candy Blackwood all of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Chester Littrell. She was a Baptist Commuity Funeral Home was in charge of the services. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 9 to February 10, 2012 BROUSSARD, HUBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Father Hubert Broussard, 87, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in Houma. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is coordinating funeral services with St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Father's body will lay in wake from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. John Cemetery. Born in Edgard, Sept. 28, 1924, he was the second child of Charles and Julia Babin Broussard. His older sister, Joyce, died in 1978. He is survived by two younger brothers and their respective wives, Meryl and Alice Ann Porrier Broussard of Memphis and Marion and Virgie Vicare Broussard of Laplace. Father Broussard graduated from Edgard High School in 1941 and then entered L.S.U. After the U.S. entered World War II, he entered the service. After his basic training, he was sent to the University of Illinois to participate in an Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). He later joined an artillery unit with the 104 Infantry Division. His Division eventually landed in Normandy and saw action with the First Army in Belgium, Holland and Germany. Upon his return to the States and his discharge, he returned to L.S.U. He then left for Washington, D.C. where he did his philosophy on the G.I. Bill of Rights at the Catholic University of America. After two years, he returned to New Orleans where he did his four years of theology at Notre Dame Seminary. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 10, 1952. Father Broussard served at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Gonzales, Sacred Heart Church in Morgan City, St. Vincent de Paul Church in New Orleans. He was then appointed Administrator of St. Mary Magdalen in Metairie. Upon return of his pastor from sick leave, Father Broussard stayed as an assistant. In 1963, he was appointed Pastor of St. Anthony in Barataria along with two Missions. Later, he was appointed Pastor of Annunziata Church in Houma along with one Mission. He then spent 10 years at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux along with a Mission in Chacahoula. His last pastorship was St. Ann in Bourg. He then became Chaplain at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma. When he reached 65, he retired. He continued helping parishes on weekends and continued his work in the Chancery Office. While in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, besides his parish duties he was asked to be an instructor in an Adult Theological Program sponsored by the Archdiocesan C.C.D. Office; he did this for five years. With the beginning of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese in 1977, he was invited to serve on the Tribunal; he served for some 15 years and mostly as one of the judges. In 1984, he was invited to represent the Diocese at the World's Fair working with the Vatican Pavilion. He also served in other committees in the Diocese. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 9 to February 10, 2012 DANOS, PHILIP ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Philip F. Danos, 75, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Thelma N Danos; son, Dan Danos and wife, Debbie; two daughters, Patty Guidry and husband, Bradley, and Belinda Guidry and husband, Clyde; four grandchildren, Daphne Cheramie and husband, Rowdy, Brooke LeBlanc and husband, Davy, Hailey Angelette and husband, Robby, and Kaitlyn Danos; five great-grandchildren, Jaci Cheramie, Brody Cheramie, Hayden LeBlanc, Rylan Angelette and Roen Angelette; and two sisters, Earline Zeringue and Eloise Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Lillian Foret Danos; five brothers, Milton, Johnny, Cullen, Harvey, and Donatien Danos; and sister, Irene Zeringue. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 9 to February 10, 2012 HARRIS, LARRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry W. Harris, 50, a native of Long Beach, Calif. and resident of Houma, died at 2:33 a.m. Thursday Feb. 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Christian Life Center, 172 Spur 70, Plattenville, 70393, phone: 369-2446. Religious services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Christian Life Center. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; sons, Travis and Austin; daughters, Shelby and Shaylynne; godchild, Jamilynn; and numerous brothers, sisters and other family members. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Christian Life Center, P.O. Box 237 Plattenville, LA 70393 in the name of Larry Harris or to Samart Funeral Home of Houma to help with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 9 to February 10, 2012 LAGARDE, MARGUERITE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marguerite Livings LaGarde, 94, a native of Bogalusa, Miss. and resident of Picayune, New Orleans and Thibodaux, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 peacefully in her sleep. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by her sons, CJ "Buster" LaGarde Jr. and wife, Audrey, and Michael Rene LaGarde and wife, Moira; daughter, Josephine Marguerite LaGarde Sweeney and husband, Thomas; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, CJ "Buster" LaGarde Sr.; mother, Murtle Bertie L. Scott; father, Arthur Livings; son, Douglas Arthur LaGarde; brother, Bill Campbell; and sisters, Eloise Campbell Weick and Doris Livings. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 9 to February 10, 2012 LEBLANC, GERARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gerard 'Jerry' Michael LeBlanc, 75, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Berwick, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. The family requests that visitation be observed 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at the church, with graveside services following in the Morgan City Cemetery. Jerry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janice Chaisson LeBlanc of Berwick; two sons, Michael Gerard LeBlanc and wife, Heidi Feltch LeBlanc, of Destin, Fla., and Scott John LeBlanc and wife, Mandy Vauclin LeBlanc, of Houma; daughter, Michelle LeBlanc Porth and husband, Charles Richard Porth II of Sugar Land, Texas; brother, Kenneth LeBlanc of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth LeBlanc, Alan Michael LeBlanc, Brandon Charles Porth, Madison Michelle Porth, Kirsty Michelle Richard, Elizabeth Marie LeBlanc and Alayna Claire LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his father, John Eli LeBlanc; mother, Olive Olivier LeBlanc Junca; his stepfather, Hugh Junca; father-in-law, James Chaisson; and mother-in-law, Aggeline Smith Chaisson. Jerry's life was full of successful endeavors and events. He attended U.S.L. of Lafayette were he obtained his degree in Industrial Engineering. In 1961-1964, he worked for Shell Oil, putting his education to use. He was also the president and owner of Paul's Agency as well as president of Jerry LeBlanc and Associates (Life/Financial Services) and Risk Managers, Inc. (Consulting facility and financial institutions). Jerry was well known in his field, having obtained in his lifetime the titles of; President of St. Mary Insurance Agents (1981), and President, Secretary, and Treasurer of I.I.A.L (1981). He was also a Board Member of I.I.A.L. for eight years, Chairman of the Property Committee for I.I.A.L. for eight years, Chairman of Travelers Western National Advisory Council (1989), a Council Member of Travelers Southern Region for four years, a member of the Aetna Agents Advisory Council and Aetna Advanced Refresher Course (1981), a member of U.S.F. & G. National Agents Council, a consultant for R.T.C, and a consultant for Fred Dent - Banking Commission (1987-1990). Jerry was also involved in civic organizations like, the Chamber of Commerce, St. Mary Industrial Group, G.C.C.A. State Board, Advisory Board - Iberia Savings & Loan, a Chairman and Board Member of Lakewood Hospital, C.C.C.H - State Board, and Legislative Committee - I.I.A.L. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donation be made in Jerry's name to any of the following: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund, 415 Union Street, Morgan City, LA 70380, 985-385-0770; St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 3217 2nd Street, Berwick, LA 70342, 985-385-1280; St. Stanislaus College, 304 South Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520, 228-467-9057. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 9 to February 10, 2012 POINDEXTER, DAVONTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Davonte Poindexter, 7, a native of Houma and resident of Belle Rose, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Demby and Son Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Schriever. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Rev. Norman and Carlis Lawrence, and Dedra McKay and Farris Poindexter Jr.; four sisters, Destiny Poindexter, Lashae McKay, Jasmine Piazza and Desiree Poindexter; two brothers, Javon Poindexter and Trentorv Piondexter; and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by is grandfather, Isaac McKay Jr.; and great- grandfathers, Leonard Ray and Clarence Louis Poindexter. He was a first grade student at Belle Rose Primary School in Belle Rose. Demby and Son Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 9 to February 12, 2012 STEWART, IDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ida Lillian Robinson Stewart, 97, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Maywood, Ill., died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Second Baptist Church, 446 South 13th Ave. in Maywood, Ill., with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Hillside, Ill. She is survived by her sons, Marcelle and wife, Roma Stewart, and Bryan Stewart; daughter, Rose Shaw; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Stewart; parents, Jane and James Robinson; brothers, Felton, James, Isaac, Robert, Benjamin, Joseph, Edward and Percy; and sisters, Julia, Rosa and Annie. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Maywood, Ill. and a retired teacher. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 9 to February 10, 2012 TRAHAN, PRUDHOME ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Prudhome Joseph "P.J." Trahan, 87, died on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. Friday at the Church of the Assumption, 915 Main St., Franklin, LA, 70538. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the church. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Louis Richard, with interment immediately following in the Franklin Cemetery. A celebratory reception honoring his life will be held immediately following interment. He is survived by "his bride" of 66 years, Frances Fournier Trahan; three daughters, Alice Bourg of Algiers, Kathie Martin (Chick) of Golden Meadow, and Fran Love (Kyle) of Lafayette; seven super grandchildren, Francoise D. Cohen, Annie Bourg, Beau Martin, Nate' R. Anson, Jean Paul Martin, Collins Bourg, and "Tray" Bourg; his elite 11 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Beulah Martin (Edward) of Franklin, and Jeanette Breaux (L.J.) of Kiln, Miss. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice B. and Euzebe H. Trahan; and one brother, Ira Trahan of Franklin. Upon graduating from Hanson Memorial in 1943, he entered the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Belle Grove - LSD II during World War II. Mr. Trahan retired from Exxon with 43 years of dedicated service, most of which were spent on Grand Isle where he was a pioneer in the offshore drilling industry. He later was an Inland Drilling Superintendent in the New Orleans office. After retiring he became the CEO of Chick's Bait Shop in Golden Meadow for 15 years. He was also a faithful attendee of Manresa Retreat House for the past 43 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Manresa Retreat House, P.O. Box 89, Convent, LA 70723, www.manresala.org; Hanson Memorial High School, 903 Anderson St., Franklin, LA 70538; St. Joseph Catholic Church, PO Box 280, Centerville, LA 70522; or Notre Dame Hospice, 2832 Burdette St., New Orleans, LA 70125. Ibert's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 1007 Main St., Franklin, 337-828- 5426. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 10 to February 11, 2012 AUTIN, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "JC" Clovis Autin, 75, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at Thibodaux Regional Hospital. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. 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 56 years, Gloria Brown Autin; sons, Timothy Autin and wife, Maxine, and Richard Autin and wife, Laura; daughters, Phyllis Kliebert and husband, Robert, and Angela Eusea and husband, Michael; brother, Steven Autin; and seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three step- grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Autin and Enola Bourgeois Autin; brothers, Ewell "TU", Whitney "TB", Wilbur "Wib", Uric "Red", Ernest Ora, Ernest Adam "Nis", and Kearney; and sisters, Emma Matherne, Anna Mae Candies and Eula. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 10 to February 11, 2012 DAVIDSON, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Mead Davidson, 68, died on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at the Terrebone General Medical Center. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pinehurst Cemetery in South Ryegate, Vt. He is survived by his companion, Janice Coffelt of Houma; two daughters, Rita Ames and husband, Randy, of Groton, Vt. and Tracy Davidson of Henryville, Pa.; two brothers, John Davidson of St. Albans, Vt. and Robert Davidson of Ocala, Fla.; three grandchildren, Tausha Ames, Sumner, and Graham Davidson; one great grandson, Logan Ames; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was born in Worcester, Mass., March 20, 1943, the son of Clyde Richard and Ruby (McLam) Davidson. Paul graduated from Woodsville High School. In his early years in South Ryegate, Vt., he worked for 15 years in the granite business at Rosa's Stone Shed as a sandblaster. Later he worked as a welder for Kellogg Brown and Root, a global engineering and construction company based in Houston, TX. When he was younger, Paul purchased a Harley Davidson which he owned his entire life. He loved watching Nascar and dancing. Paul had lived in Florida for several years prior to moving to Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Animal Shelter, P O Box 462, Route 5 South, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Ricker Funeral Home, Woodsville, N.H. assisted the family with arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 10 to February 11, 2012 DESLATTES, VERNON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vernon Louis Deslattes born June 17, 1934 in Paulina, LA died February 9, 2012. a native of Paulina and resident of Baton Rouge, Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pauline. Mass will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Marian Deslattes Melancon of Thibodaux and her children, Dr. David Melancon and wife, Shirley, Brenda Melancon, and husband, Reginald, Jo Ellen Bourgeois, and husband, David, Randall Melancon, and wife, Lisa, Dr. Daniel Melancon and wife, Gayle; also sister, Florence Deslattes Hughes of Zachary and her children, Dean Hughes and wife, Kathy, Dale Hughes and wife, Ginger, Marty Hughes and wife, Elaine, Jan Troxclair and husband, Emile "Chip" ; and dear friends, Audrey Somerville, and Mr. and Mrs. Calmes Chaney. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noe and Genevieve Martin Deslattes. He graduated with an undergraduate degree from LSU Baton Rouge and also earned his PHD from LSU Baton Rouge. He also taught at various universities. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph's Hospice at Carpenter House, Baton Rouge. Rose Lynn Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 10 to February 11, 2012 GASPARD, HILTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilton Joseph Gaspard, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Guidry Gaspard; son, Hilary Gaspard and wife, Carla; brother, Eusebe Gaspard; two sisters, Enola Guidry and Elma Terrebonne; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustine Gaspard and Marie Borne Gaspard; brothers, Dolton, Augustine, Leander, and Patterson Gaspard; and sisters, Anecia Callais, Dorita Felaise and Lorica Callais. He was Catholic. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 10 to February 11, 2012 GLEASON, VINCENT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vincent Wade Gleason, 49, a native of Berkeley, Calif., died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. A memorial service for will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. He is survived by his parents, Joseph Gleason Sr. of Oakland, Calif. and Willie Mae Gleason aka Francis of Thibodaux; sister, Deriska (Mitchell) Jackson; and brother, Jackie Gleason; and niece and nephew, two great nieces, a great nephew and a host of cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and one brother, Joseph Gleason Jr. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 10 to February 11, 2012 JONES, CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rev. Charles Jones, 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. Visitation will be held 4 p.m. today at New Vision Christian Community Church in Raceland. A service visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church, with burial at the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Jones of Raceland; daughters, Sheila Jackson and husband, Ernest, of Marrero, Angela Howard of Thibodaux and Bernice Howard of Raceland; sons, Gerard Howard and wife, Denise, of Kenner, Henry Howard of Baton Rouge, Benjamin Howard of Acadia and Earl Howard of Washington, D.C.; brother-in-law, James Smith; and a host of grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Viola Jones; daughter, Doris Jones; sisters, Audrey Felix, Thelma Smith, Gladys Cornelius, and Lubertha Jones; and brothers, Clarence Jones, Steve Jones, Leonard Jones, and Ernest Reed. He was a member New Vision Christian Community Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 10 to February 11, 2012 MARONGE, AUDREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey June Ricks Corona Galiber Maronge, 81, a native of Jefferson and resident of Houma, died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Living Word Church. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Marie Corona Rodriguez and husband, Bruce Craig Rodriguez; sisters, Betty Kathleen Ricks Guidry; grandchildren, Jessica June Rodriguez Leiva and husband, Travis Leiva Sr., Craig Ricks Rodriguez, and Jeremy Daniel Rodriguez and companion, Nicolle Angelle Smith; great- grandchildren, Travis Joseph Leiva Jr. and Colston Lane Leiva; and her special friend, Olivan "T-Jean" LeBeouf. She was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Anthony B. Corona, Elois "Buddy" Galiber and Alton Maronge; parents, George N. Ricks and Leila "Kathleen" Craig: son, Valentino Anthony Corona; brother, William "Billy" George Ricks; and sister, June Marie Ricks. Audrey was an extremely devoted Christian who loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her friends in art class, traveling, camping, music and was very proud of her family. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Living Word Church or The Lupus Support Network, 2026 Riverside Ave. 127, Rialto, CA 92377. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 10 to February 11, 2012 MATTHEWS, ARCHIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Archie "Red" Matthews, 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Bernice Tember Matthews of Houma; grandmother, Louise Matthews of Houma; brothers, Cornell Matthews and wife, Sonya, and Donald Matthews of Houma; and sisters, Cheryl Matthews-Diggs, and Darlene M. Sims and husband, Pastor Hayward, of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Matthews Jr.; and grandparents, Mary Green Tember and Eddie Tember Sr., and Robert Matthews Sr., and Jim and Dorothy Willis. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 10 to February 11, 2012 ROSEMOND, CATHEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cathey Willis Rosemond, 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. No Visitation will be held prior to service. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial at the old Moses Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter, Cattrall Rosemond of Thibodaux; and brothers, Bruce Willis of Thibodaux, Tyree Willis Jr. of New Iberia and David Willis Sr. of Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tyree Sr. and Doris Willis; and daughter, Doris Willis. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church . Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 11 to February 12, 2012 BASCLE, HORACE Horace Anthony Bascle, 90, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 2:34 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 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. He is survived by his wife, Azelie "Yinny" Hebert Bascle of Bourg; son, Andrew Bascle and wife, Lisa of New Orleans; daughter, Alice Monsour and husband, Paul of Kenner; grandchildren, Ryan Monsour and wife, Meredith, Hunter Monsour and Andrew Bascle; brother, Gerald Bascle; and sister, Betty Metz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Sylvester Bascle and Ella Hebert Bascle; and numerous brothers and sisters. Horace was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. He was field foreman for Amoco and served in the U.S. Army. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 11 to February 12, 2012 BERGERON, DANA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dana P. "Fat Daddy" Bergeron, 56, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 4:48 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Memorial visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. He is survived by his wife, Donna Seay Bergeron; mother, Bettie Hebert Bergeron; sister, Elaine Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Joseph Bergeron; brother, Cecile Francis Bergeron. His hobbies were restoring cars and motorbikes. In lieu of flowers, donations to Children's Hospital in New Orleans are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 11 to February 12, 2012 CHIASSON, WARREN, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren J. Chiasson Jr., 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by three sons, Bobby Tamayo, Herbert Blanchard and Dwayne Chiasson; daughter, Tracey Chiasson; and brother, Gerald Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Chiasson Sr. and Georgina Sapia Chiasson; and brother, Ronald Chiasson. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 11 to February 13, 2012 MOORE, PHYLLIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Phyllis Louviere Moore, 62, a native and resident of Chacahoula, was born Dec. 21, 1949 and passed away on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence in Chacahoula. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by four godchildren, Tammy Waguespack, Jennifer Buckley, Vanessa Kliebert and Darren Louviere; six sisters, Bonnie Stubblefield, Theresa Louviere, Delores Bourgeois, Ivy Mae Gullick, Juanita Bonvillain and Ruth Prejeant; four brothers, Louis, Joseph, Roy, and Ivy Louviere Jr.; three stepdaughters, Charlene Baudoin, Bernadette Lavender and Diane Oncale; one stepson, Karl Moore; and numerous nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy and Dolores Louviere; her husband, Houston "Shine" Moore; three sisters, Elaine Louviere, Elodie Tyler and Anne McDonald; one brother, E.J. Louviere; one stepson, Bobby Moore; and one stepgrandson, Dwight Baudoin Pallbearers will be Darren Louviere, Jeffery Tyler, Justin Tyler, Joey Tyler, David Waguespack and Tim Buckley. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 11 to February 12, 2012 WILLIS, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Willis, 89, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial in the Young Men's Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. He is survived by his sons, Eugene Willis of California and Bernard Griffin of Thibodaux; daughter, Joyce Griffin of Thibodaux; and stepchildren, Maxine and husband, Elton Smith, of Raceland, and Earl Griffin and Ella Hawkins, both of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Elizabeth Willis; stepson, Freddie Griffin Jr.; brothers, Ruben Willis, Benjamin Willis, Henry Willis and Edward Willis; and sisters, Doretha Willis and Mable Coler. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 12 to February 13, 2012 CALLAIS, ALCIDE Alcide A. Callais, 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:54 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Richard Callais and wife, Phylllis; daughter, Frances C. Smith and husband, Wallace; brothers, Harold, Earl, and Edwin Callais; sister, Gloria C. Curole; and five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lillian "Lin" A. Callais; parents, Forest A. Callais and Eva Trosclair Callais; daughter, Susan Ellen Callais; brothers, Whitney, Guy, Charlston, and Forest Callais Jr.; and sisters, Lucille C. Cheramie, Lillian C. Curole, Hilda C. Callais and Elsie C. Terrebonne. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a volunteer fireman, and a member of the American Legion and Holy Name Society. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 12 to February 13, 2012 GAUTREAUX, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Marie Champagne Gautreaux was born in Lockport, on June 1, 1928 and died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb 17 at the Holy Savior Catholic Church, 612 Main Street in Lockport. Helen is survived by her seven children, Donald and wife, Alyson, Mary Helen, Kathryn and husband, Gerald Thompson, Lynn Baca, Mark and wife, Jerry, Andy and wife, Sally, Bill and wife, Christy; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Patrick and Richard Champagne; and two sisters Marie Bergeron and Sister Marguerite Champagne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Champagne and Emilienne Richard Champagne; her husband of 63 years, Sylvester Etienne Gautreaux Jr.; four brothers, Hubert, Robert, Rev. Rene, and John Champagne; and three sisters, Lucille LeBlanc, Rita Creswell, and Vivian Dolan. She was the 10th child in a devout Catholic family of 12 children born to Emilienne and Paul Champagne. When she was five years old her father died from cancer and the large family was left to their own devices. Helen prospered as a youth and graduated Cum Laude from Holy Savior High School. She worked as a switchboard operator for the phone company. She was accepted into nursing school but ultimately declined as she was taken by the competition for her hand in marriage. Returning from World War II, Sylvester Etienne Gautreaux, also of Lockport, the man she affectionately referred to as "Zorro" won her heart convincing her that staying in Lockport and raising a family would be better than becoming a nurse at a time when many wounded servicemen returning from war would become a daunting task for health care providers. They were subsequently married for 63 years and she survived his passing on Nov. 26, 2010. She longed for her partner and companion in life and was very alone without Syl. On Jan. 14, 2012 they were peacefully reunited. Together they created seven wonderful children. Helen devoted her life to caring and providing for them and tirelessly cooking and cleaning for a family of nine. Not surprisingly many of her children enjoy cooking Creole cuisine that is only available from one's own kitchen. In 1965 the family moved from Houma to Oklahoma City where they resided until their return to Louisiana in 1985. While in Oklahoma City, Helen volunteered some of her time with the pro-life organization Birth Right as well as Meals on Wheels. In 2008 Helen and Syl returned to OKC. Helen and Syl missed Louisiana but they were very grateful and appreciative for the care that they received from their daughter Kathy and son Mark. Additionally we are indebted to all of their devoted caregivers, Freda Tillet, Denise Saunders, Jill Johnson, Kathryn Marvin and Melissa Patterson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport or Church of the Epiphany of the Lord in Okla. City, OK. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 12 to February 13, 2012 GUIDROZ, NANCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nancy Champagne Guidroz, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her daughters, Regeana G. Norman and Karen G. Hebert; brother, Cecil Champagne; sisters, Olen Picou and Sylvia Martinez; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Joseph Guidroz; parents, Clarence and Adine Trahan Champagne; and sisters, Adelaide Boquet, Enid Gilbert and Veronica Fournier. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 12 to February 13, 2012 LEDET, ELGIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elgin "Gene" Joseph Ledet, a native of Montegut and resident of Haslet, Texas, passed away on Friday, Feb.10, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment immediately following in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Gayle Ann Ledet Hebert and husband, Cecil, of Maurice and Faye Ann Ledet Bartley and husband, Doug, of Haslet, Texas; six grandchildren, Blair Hebert and wife, Michelle, Laury Hebert Rush and husband, John, Trent Hebert and Leah, Rusty Bartley and wife, April, Randy Bartley and wife, Kristyn, and Bonnie Bartley Parker and husband, Brandon; and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Brien Ledet; son, Don Joseph Ledet; and parents, Marius Ledet and Lucille Crochet Ledet. Mr. Ledet was a 2nd Lt. Air Corp officer during World War II and a B25 pilot in the 11th Air Force, 77th Bomb Squadron. While in combat, he was stationed at Attu, part of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. His awards include Air Medal with one cluster, Asiatic Pacific ribbon with one cluster and the Presidential Citation ribbon. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. He was also a member of the Lions Club and Knights of Columbus. In lieu of flowers and Masses, the family request that donations be made to the American Heart Association for those who suffer from heart disease. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 12 to February 13, 2012 MABLE PICHAUFFE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mable Rogers Pichauffe, 85, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, was born Feb. 1, 1927 and died at 11:35 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara LeBoeuf and husband, Ronald; grandchildren, Keith Giroir and wife, Justine, and Heath Giroir and fiancee', Michelle Authement; aunt of Kathleen LeBoeuf and husband, Randy; three great- grandchildren, Jaitlynn, Kaleb, and Karter Giroir, and Mathew and Heather LeBoeuf; and brothers, Herman and Roy Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marceline F. Pichauffe; parents, Eusebe and Clemia Gaubert Rogers; daughter, Anna Giroir; brothers, EJ and Houston Rogers; and sisters, EllaMae Quatrevingt and Edress Foret. She was an avid card player, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 12 to February 13, 2012 THERIOT, MIRIAM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Miriam Guidry Theriot, 81, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery No. 2. in Houma. She is survived by her grandchildren, Dwayne Adams and wife Monica, and Angelle Percle and husband, Mylo; great-grandchildren, Haley Adams, Anna Percle, Megan Dufrene, Dirk Davis and Brandon Dufrene; and great-great-grandchild, Trinity Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odon Theriot; parents, Ruffin and Agnes Rhodes Guidry; daughter, Diane Theriot Adams; and brothers, Norris Guidry, Delman Guidry and Elgin Guidry. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 13 to February 14, 2012 DELEON, FRANK, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank E. DeLeon Sr., 84, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Maria DeLeon; three sons, Frank DeLeon Jr. and wife, Linda, Hector DeLeon and wife, Melanie, and Bobby DeLeon and wife, Amy; six daughters, Olga Gauthreaux and husband, Allen Sr., Nora Vega and husband, Terry, Velma Guillot and husband, Bruce, Cynthia Bourgeois and husband, Dana, Mary Barrera and husband, Tino, and Corina Cruz; two living brothers and two living sisters; and 29 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Herlinda DeLeon; and son, Gilbert DeLeon. He served in the Army. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 13 to February 14, 2012 DUET, LOURA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Loura Pontiff Duet, 89, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Leonard Duet and wife, Marilyn, Edwin Duet and wife, Suzanne, and Gary Duet and wife, Sharlene; daughters, Janet and husband, Henry Stevens, Lois and husband, Eddie Chiasson, Ellen Duet and companion, Dave Eschete, and Susan and husband, Michael McGee; brother, Dudley Pontiff; grandchildren, Bruce and Brian Stevens, Brett and Brady Duet, Kim Duet Triche, Jamie Chiasson, Elie and Nikie McGee, Sarah, Bekki, Kaleb and Hannah Duet; great-grandchildren, Brooke and Payton Stevens, Kylee Triche, Rylee and Ashlee Stevens, Baxter and Agatha Tabor and Cooper Duet; and great-great-grandchildren, Bentley and Beau Stevens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Duet; parents, Clarence and Agnolia Marcel Pontiff; brother, Levans Pontiff; and daughter-in-law, Helen Duet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 13 to February 14, 2012 GATHREAUX, EARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl "Butch" Gauthreaux, 63, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his sons, Eric Gauthreaux and wife, Tara, Dean Gauthreaux and fiancee, Alyssa, and Dustin Parfait and wife, Maranda; sister, Ruth Chaisson; former wife, Dea Parfait Gauthreaux; seven grandchildren, Briana and husband, Brent, Erin, Kristara, Jordan, Evin, Makenzie and Carmine; and one great- grandchild, Brenten. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Rose Verdin Gauthreaux; and brother, Paul Gauthreaux. He served in the U.S. Army. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 14 to February 16, 2012 BATTISE, RICHARD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Vernon Battise Sr., 71, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:33 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9 am. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Ann Maechling; three sons, Kelly V. Battise and wife, Kimberly "Kim", Jason V. Battise and wife, Amanda, and Robert "Robbie" V. Battise and wife, Shanna; two daughters, Elizabeth "Liz" Champagne and husband, Marc, and Tonni LeCompte and husband, John; brother, Robert "Bobby" Miller; stepson, Lee Roy "Alex" Frantom; stepdaughter, Jackie Landry; and 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Blanchard Battise; father, Vernon Rapheal Battise; mother, Elizabeth DeSilvey Ware; son, Richard V. Battise Jr.; granddaughter, Jennifer Champagne; brother, Roy Miller; sister, Rita Ann Chauvin; and grandparents, Roy and Katie Toups De Silvey. He was Catholic and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. He enjoyed music and gave his heart to his family. He was retired from Terrebonne Parish Drainage Dept. The family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice for always being there at their time of need. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 14 to February 15, 2012 GEIST, CATHERINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine Shepherd Geist, 87, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Oswald Geist; son, Karl A.Geist II and wife, Carolyn of Houma; daughters, Cathy Geist King and husband, Stephen, of Carthage, Texas and Nancy Geist of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Matthew King of Cypress, Texas, Kevin King of Houston, Kenneth King of The Woodlands, Texas and Katie Geist of New Orleans; and sister, Vera Shepherd Bergeron of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. Shepherd and Katie LeBoeuf Shepherd; brothers, F.E. Shepherd and Warren Shepherd; and foster sister, Mildred Molaison The family wishes to thank Amedysis Home Health and Hospice for their devoted care. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrnangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 14 to February 15, 2012 LEBLANC, ERROL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Errol Joseph LeBlanc, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, was born Dec. 16, 1940 and died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, Sharyn LeBlanc Donnell of Carencro and Myra LeBlanc of Marrero; nephews, Eddie Burgo, David Burgo, John Burgo, Richard Burgo and Greg Ursin; nieces, Karen Adams, Patte Andras and Jennifer Bidwell; and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Yvonne Adams LeBlenc; and sisters, Janice LeBlanc Burgo and Charlene LeBlanc Straw. He treasured his beloved companion animals. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Hope for Animals and Masses. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 14 to February 15, 2012 PELLEGRIN, ALBERT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert Camille Pellegrin Sr., 69, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 3:43 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 ;.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judith Bourg Pellegrin of Houma; sons, Kevin Pellegrin and companion, Paula Vaughn, Albert C. Pellegrin, Jr. and wife, Jody Blanchard, Joey J. Pellegrin and companion, Ashley Duplantis, and Jason P. Pellegrin and wife, Angie Trahan Pellegrin; daughter, Karen P. Duthu and husband, Ray L. Duthu Jr.; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brothers, James Pellegrin, Harry Pellegrin, Wiltz Pellegrin, Bruce Pellegrin, Elie Pellegrin and Mack Pellegrin; and sisters, Doris Pellegrin, Clara Guidry, Annie Marie Pellegrin and Mary Pellegrin. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Alfred Pellegrin and Ada Pellegrin Pellegrin; and daughter, Susan Ann Pellegrin. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross. He enjoyed going to the Casino and loved his poodle, Bandit. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 14 to February 15, 2012 RHODES, ERNEST A man of strong beliefs who stood up for those who worked for him and everyone he knew, Ernest Josef Rhodes officially accepted his new position as chief of police helping St. Peter guard the gates of heaven effective Saturday evening, Feb. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Darrow. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at the church, conducted by the Rev. Michael Galea. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice; daughter, Jessica; stepchildren, Angela Cosenza, Rob Cosenza, and John Cosenza and wife, Robin, and their two children, Michael and Lela; sisters, Patricia Rhodes and Paulette Suzon Chauvin Johnson; as well as a very large number of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1950 to Ernest Adam Rhodes and Ernestine Frubougher Rhodes, Ernie grew up in Houma. After graduating from Terrebonne High School, he attended USL and LSU. A truly dedicated law enforcement officer, Ernie joined the Houma Police Department in 1973 and the Baton Rouge Police Department in 1977, rising to the rank of captain before retiring from that department in 2006. He then accepted his dream job as chief of police in the Hawley, Minn., Police Department, retiring from that position in 2010 to come back home to friends and family in Louisiana with the wife he loved so deeply, Alice Andries Consenza. Ernie enjoyed golf, riding his Harley, and traveling, having traveled through most of North America and Europe several times in his fierce determination to live life to the fullest and complete his bucket list before accepting his newest assignment. Resthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 14 to February 15, 2012 SEEBER, BERNICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bernice Seeber, 87, of Westwego, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 to be with her Lord after a long battle with Alzheimer. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today in the chapel. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Chapel, with burial to follow in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego. She is survived by four children, Joseph L. Hebert Jr. and wife, Rhetta, Suzanne Hebert Craven and husband, Bobby, Janet Hebert Lee and husband, Jimmy/Scotter, and Randy Hebert; seven wonderful grandchildren, Lori Hebert Levy, Jimmy Lee, Julie Gaudet, Jaye Hebert, Lonnie Gaudet, Jeffrey Lee and Jodi Hebert Bordelon she taught them all to bake, cook and fish ; 13 great-grandchildren and five generations of eight; and sister, Annie B. Dominique Guidry and husband, Edmond/Bud. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine W. Dominique and Catherine Dufrene Dominique; our father, Joseph "Pete" Loney Hebert Sr. in 1981; her second husband, William "Buck" Seeber in 1993; and two brothers, Eldon and Nilton Dominique. She was born on Oct. 5, 1924 on the Goyosa Plantation. She will be missed by all her family and friends and the many people she touched in her life. She was blessed with many friends for which we will always be grateful. She worked for Doctors Joseph and Anthony Massone then Doctor C.J. Meyers. She was the most kind person and treated everyone with such affection. She was very dedicated to her work in Genealogy. She belonged to the German Coast, Le Comite des Archives, St. Mary Links, Acadian Genealogy, West Bank La Societe, Des Cajuns, Terrebonne Life Line, Lafourche Heritage Society and Pointe de L'Eglise. The family would like to thank her friends at the Senior Centers for their kindness they showed our Mother. She loved everyone there. We would also like to thank the Mayor and the Police Department for their kindness and protection of our Mother. We would like to also thank her memberships in Westwego Golden Ages, The Bridge City Golden Ages, Westwego Council on Aging, AARP Chapter 5037, Lady of Fatima Group and the St. Joseph Guild. She also belonged to Fatima- weekly Rosary led by her sister, Annie B. Guidry. Thanks also to Mike Tillman. She gave so many of her plants to friends and family and total strangers. She also gave her vegetables and fruits to most of us. Remember her when you have flowers or fruit trees, her gardening was one of her passions of life also. She remained a sweet and kind person to the end. Westside/Leitz Eagan Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 14 to February 15, 2012 TRAHAN, WADE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wade "T-Nom" Joseph Trahan Sr., 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Theresa Blanchard Trahan; son, Wade J. Trahan Jr.; three daughters, Rhonda LeCompte and husband, David, Greta Reeves and husband, Max, and Lisa Matherne and husband, Wayne; stepson, Brice Authement and companion, Lori Hargrove; stepdaughter, Wanda Law and husband, Larry; three sisters, Ismay Naquin and husband, Alton "Tiger", Virginia Pitre and Mary Jane Trahan; and 10 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Lois Lirette Trahan. He was Catholic. He served in the U.S. Marines. He was a fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 14 to February 15, 2012 WALD, LEONTINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leontine "Tine" Wald, 65, a native and resident of Kraemer died on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Richard Dean Wald Jr. and fiancee, Kattie Ledet; daughter, Shannon Marie Heriard and husband, Larry; sisters, Mary Lee Simoneaux and Bonnie Thibodaux; and grandchildren, Alex Michael Heriard, Camelia Marie Heriard and Blair Lyn Wald. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Dean Wald Sr.; parents, Leon and Camelia Rome Cortez; and brothers, Leon "T-June" Cortez Jr. and Donald "T- Don" Cortez. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards and enjoyed watching soap operas on TV. She loved spending quality time with her family especially her grandchildren. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 15 to February 16, 2012 BERTINOT, JESSE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jesse Joseph Bertinot Sr., 71, a native of Lafayette-Houma and resident of Gray, died at 1:08 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at noon Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Christine Trahan Bertinot; mother, Lucille Lanclos Bertinot; his loving children, three sons, Jesse J. Bertinot Jr. and companion, Rachel Dupre, Brady Buquet and wife, Donna, and Kelly Buquet and fiancée, Patty Dupuy; two daughters, Kristi Schieffler and husband, Lee, and Katie Bertinot; three brothers, Berchman "Butch" Bertinot, Eby Bertinot Jr. and partner, Annette H. Brown, and Nelson Bertinot; and three sisters, Janelle "Jeanie" Martin, Drucilla "Dru" Landry and Emily Eschette. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, seven grandchildren, Brooke, Kelsey, and Tyler Buquet, Kaylynn Theriot, Nathan Hebert, Caleb and Madison Schieffler; and brother-in-law, Kim M. "Bruno" Trahan. He was preceded in death by his father Bertinot Sr.; two brothers, James and Robert Bertinot; one niece, Amy Kaye Landry; one great-nephew, Michael Wayne Menard; and two brothers-in-law, Ricky and Marti Trahan. He was Catholic. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, New Orleans Saints and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Special thanks to The Family Doctor Clinic of Thibodaux and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, who went up above and beyond. To all our Family and Friends for their love and support. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 15 to February 16, 2012 BOUDREAUX, PHILOMAN, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Philoman "P.J." Joseph Boudreaux Jr., 33, was born in Abbeville and a current resident of Youngsville, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jona McMillan Boudreaux of Youngsville; sons, Philoman Joseph Boudreaux III and Ethan John Boudreaux; stepdaughter, Natalie Cecile Laborde; parents, Philoman "Felo" Boudreaux Sr. and Charmon Reid Boudreaux of Houma; brothers, Dale John Boudreaux and wife, Nanette, and Tate Paul Boudreaux and wife, Barbara; sisters, Windye Boudreaux, and Leslie Stansel and husband, Jerry; grandparents, Delvin and Irene Boudreaux; nephews, Dale John Boudreaux Jr., Dylan Brown, Rickye Brown, Dustin Brown, Bryan Betemps Jr., Joseph Weatherford, Tyler Stansel and Brett Stansel; nieces, Kristye Porche, Charmon Williams, Bethlynn Brown and Sarah Lynn Boudreaux; great-nephews, Bradley Betemps and Zachary Dassau; and great nieces, Karlye Brown, Ricki Renee Brown, Joliegh Brown. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rickye Lee Brown; nephew, Bradley Betemps; and grandparents, Enoc and Theda Reid. Philoman began his baseball career while at Grand Isle High School. During this time he also played with the Bayou Boys in Lafourche Parish. After graduating high school Philoman attended Perkinson Junior College and the University of Mobile-Alabama where he continued his baseball career. After college he played professional baseball for the Rockies in the Mexican Baseball league and went on to play for the White Sox B League. He was an avid LSU sports fan and above all a very proud dad of all his children. His heart always lied with the Grand Isle High School baseball team where he first began playing baseball. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 15 to February 16, 2012 FRANKS, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary "Jane" H. Franks, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories. She is survived by her husband, Jimmie K. Franks; two sons, Larry and wife, Trudy, and James "Kevin" and wife, Peggy Franks; one daughter, Cherly and husband, Lance Benson; grandchildren, Tara, Jessica, Chelsey, Heidi, Shelly, Christen, Kyle, Brett, Nathan, Lauren and LeeAnn; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Hayden, Hailey, Landyn, Kennedy, Violet and London; seven brothers, Anthony "Tony", Arthur, Jean "Paul", Ronald "David", Rodney "Joe", Frankie, and Preston "Russell" Hebert; and sisters, Theresa "Mae" Rhodes, Augustine "Tee" Aizen, Pauline Souza and Yvette Hebert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odelon and Eva Billiot Hebert; and brother, Raymond Hebert. She was an avid gardener who loved flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed motorcycle riding with her husband who was a member of the HOG group. She traveled extensively with her husband in the Air Force and volunteered at Kadene Air Base Hospital in Okinawa while he was stationed there. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 15 to February 16, 2012 LECOMPTE, WANDA The family of Wanda LeCompte, 51, sadly announces that she died at her home at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Karen L. and Lloyd J. Songe Jr.; her brother, Michael and wife, Karleen; and two nieces and one great-niece. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Helen Rhodes and Melvin J. LeCompte; her maternal grandparents, Hancile J. and Vivian Malbrough Rhodes; and her paternal grandparents, Sidney L. and Estelle LeBoeuf LeCompte. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 15 to February 16, 2012 NAQUIN, EVES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eves Joseph Naquin, 93, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Vesta Chauvin Authement of Bourg, Carolyn N. Guidry and companion, Sullivan Pierce, of Larose, Karen N. Fleming and husband, Joe, and Connie N. DeVault and husband, Jason, both of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Margaret Dupre Naquin; parents, Henry Naquin and Fabiola Dupre Naquin; son, Terry Naquin Sr; daughter-in-law, Malane A. Naquin; sons-in-Law, Ronald Chauvin and Sterling Authement Sr.; brothers, Dennis, Harry, Westley and Lynus Naquin; sisters, Doris N. Rodrigue and Bessie N. Dupre; and granddaughter, Kristy Guidry. Eves was an Army veteran and served during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW and the American Legion. He loved the outdoors and worked his whole life as a farmer. He retired from South Coast Sugar Refinery. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great- grandfather. He taught his family the values of hard work and to enjoy life. He never met a stranger that didn't become a friend. He was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He was one of the leaders who helped build the present St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and was involved in many community organizations. He will be deeply missed by all. The family would like to thank Tammy Martin, CNA, Dr. Abou Issa, Dr. Alexander, STAT Home health and the Journey Hospice staff for the care given to our father. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 16 to February 17, 2012 CHIASSON, LEROY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leroy Joseph Chiasson Sr., 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, was born on Jan. 4, 1925 and died at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Hazel Vicknair Chiasson; sons, Leroy, Henry, and Timothy Chiasson and wife, Bobbie Jo; daughter, Lynda Chenier and husband, Paul; and 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Celeste Adams Chiasson and father, Henry Chiasson; brothers, Lovincy "Telo", Wilson, Dave and Preston; sisters, Agnes Traigle, Lovinia Landry and Stella Chiasson; and daughter-in-law, Catheleen Borne Chiasson. He was a World War II Air Force veteran and retired 1st Sgt. Louisiana Army National Guard and member of the VFW Post 5097. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 16 to February 18, 2012 TABOR, CHAD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chad "Moose" Charles Tabor, 40, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist 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 son, Dawson Charles Tabor; stepson, Donee Fields; parents, Walter "Pecker" Charles Tabor Jr. and Rose Mary Gauthreaux Tabor; sisters, Tammy Tabor Daigle and husband, Don "T-Don", Pamela Tabor Folse and husband, Jody J. Folse, and Jennifer Tabor Harrison and husband, Patrick T. Harrison; and six nieces and nephews and two great- nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter C. Tabor Sr. and wife, Marie Bernadette Boudreaux Tabor, and Albert G. Gauthreaux and wife, Marie Josephine Boudreaux Gauthreaux. He was a proud graduate of Assumption High School in 1989, where he played football from 1986 to 1989. He played football for NSU from 1989 to 1990. He was a current Bantum Football Coach for the Chackbay Cajuns. He was presently employed by Bollinger Shipyards in Amelia. He was a devoted father, son, brother, cousin and friend. His dedication to his son was always his first priority and one of his greatest pleasures in life. He most enjoyed the time he spent with close friends and family sharing life's simple pleasures. His kindness, compassion and generosity will be missed. The love and lessons-of-life he leaves behind will be comforting treasures for all who knew him. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 16 to February 17, 2012 THERIOT, ISMAY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ismay "Granny" Cheramie Theriot,84, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by sons, Donny Theriot and wife, Dorothy, and Stephen Theriot Jr. and companion, Pamela Elzy; daughter, Sherry Theriot; brother, Charlie Cheramie; grandchildren, Timothy Johnfroe, Shane Johnfroe, Darren Theriot, Adrian Theriot, Colin Theriot, Erin Arceneaux; and great-grandchildren, Seth Johnfroe, Thomas Johnfroe and Harold Theriot. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Stephen Theriot Sr.; parents, Rudolph Cheramie and Augusta Gaspard Cheramie; sons, Glenn Theriot and Joey Theriot; brothers, Johnny, Alex, Albert, George, and Leonard Cheramie; and sisters, Rosa Doucet, Sedone Boudreaux, Rosalie Boudreaux, Leonise Cheramie, Lenore Mosley, and Irene Raymond. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 16 to February 17, 2012 THOMAS, ANGEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Angel Thomas, 2 months, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her mother, LaTisha Thomas of Thibodaux; father, Golden Richardson of Thibodaux; brothers, Jordan Thomas and John Thomas, both of Thibodaux; sister, Cherron Thomas of Thibodaux; and grandparents, Clyde Thomas and Beverly Thomas of Raceland, and Golden Washington and Penny Richardson, both of Thibodaux. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 16 to February 17, 2012 WALKER, VIRNIEL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Virniel Walker Jr., 52, a native of Leesville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray. Religious services will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Walker of Thibodaux; one son, Jerry Williams IV of Zwolle; three daughters, Nefretiri Holden of North Richland Hills, Texas, Christina West Moore and husband, Frank, of Leesville and Celestine Singleton of Thibodaux; two brothers, Dunkin Walker of Hawaii and Thermal Hunter of Thibodaux; and four sisters, Collar Wilson of Leesville, Jerlean Walker of Forman, Ark., Jacqulene Boyd of Texarkana and Doris Walker of Ashdown, Ark.; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death his parents, Virniel and Caldonia Walker; one sister, Belinda Thomas; and grandparents, Sue Curry Jefferson, Andrew Jefferson, Mary Newsome and Junior Walker. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 17 to February 18, 2012 BENOIT, TONY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tony Joseph Benoit, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Visitation with cremains present will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. He is survived by one daughter, Cherokee Benoit; three brothers, Clarence Benoit Jr., Alton Alleman and Danny Alleman; and two sisters, Wanda Vedros and Theresa Lirette. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Lirette Benoit; three brothers, Christopher Benoit Sr., Robert Benoit and Alan Alleman; and one sister, Virgie Alleman. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 17 to February 18, 2012 CLEMENT, ROSE Rose Marie Clement, 51, a resident of Gonzales, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Eric Gyan as celebrant. Burial will follow in Cornerview Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Joseph "Jerry" Clement Sr. and Rolane Tassin Clement; daughter, Sydney Rose Clement; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Robert Poole; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Donna Clement, Roland and Raelynn Clement, and Ronnie and Amber Clement; and 12 nieces and nephews, Caleb, Callie, and Carlie Clement, Rebecca and Jacqueline Poole, Justin, Ashlynn, and Shelby Clement, and Georgia, Ross Allen, Sophia, and Daniel Clement. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Claude and Alycide Rose Clement, and Chester and Mildred Diez. Pallbearers will be Joe Clement, Roland Clement, Ronnie Clement, Robert Poole, Justin Clement, Caleb Clement and Ross Allen Clement. She was a devoted mother to Sydney, an avid gardener, and was known as Nanny Rose to all. She will be sadly missed by all those whose hearts she touched. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 17 to February 18, 2012 CROCHET, RUDY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rudy John Crochet, 65, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his sons, Robert John Crochet and wife, Gilda M. Crochet, Travis James Crochet and Brent Miche Crochet; daughter, Rachel Ann Smiley and husband, Lance L. Smiley; six grandchildren, Odile A. Lapeyrouse, Candy M. Crochet, Kenneth Foret, Derrick J. Crochet, Lacy M. Smiley and Macy L. Smiley; two great-grandchildren, Jason P. Lapeyrouse Jr. and Sophia G. Lapeyrouse; brothers, LeeRoy Crochet and James P. Crochet Sr.; and sister, Rose Crochet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Crochet Sr. and Thelma Bergeron Crochet; brothers, Andrew Bergeron and Danny Crochet. His hobbies were hunting and fishing and classic cars. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 17 to February 18, 2012 JOHANSEN, KARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Karl C. Johansen, 70, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jan P. Johansen; son, Kyle Johansen and wife, Casey; daughters, Sheila P. St. Pierre and husband, Eddie, Karen P. Blanchard and husband, Mark, Carla Carmouche and husband Taylor, Gyne Von Simmons, Brandi Johansen and Laun Nikol Johansen; and 11 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto C. Johansen and Daisy Toups Johansen. He was a member of Free Mason. He was an avid fisherman and loved Mardi Gras and NASCAR. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 17 to February 19, 2012 LAGARDE, MADISON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Madison Ahlizbeth Brown-Lagarde, 4, a native and resident of Houma, was born Jan. 28, 2008 and died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at House of Praise, 2733 Bayou Dularge Rd. in Theriot. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday the House of Praise, with burial at St. Charles Borommeo Cemetery in St. Charles Community, Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Braya Garcia and Jonas Lagarde brother, Tito "RJ" Garcia-Jimenez Jr.; sister, Judie Garcia-Jimenez; grandparents, James and Judie Courteaux. Keith Lagarde, Brenda Rushing, Mike Matherne, Adam and Darlene Trosclair; great-grandparents, Burnalla and Edgar Trosclair, and Ruby Hill; nene, Rosalynn Brown; uncle, Brett Trahan. Travis, Samantha and Isabella Gros, Earl, John, David, and Jason Brown; aunt, Brittany Lagarde; great-aunts and uncles, Wayne Lagarde, James Lagarde, David and Vivana Lagarde, John and Claire Lagarde, Thomas Lagarde, Claudia Lagarde, Nancy Lagarde, Lisa and Jamie Fontenot, Jimmy and Susan Dufrene, John and Mona Latiolais, Kieth and Sheila Toups, Roy and Mona Toups, Gail Toups, Carla and Robert Hemphill, Donna and Ronnie "Cracker" Graham, Diane Ruching, Charlotte and Zeke Landry, Sue and Jack Delandre, Pam and Randolph Favarre; and many other family members who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her grandma, Christine Martin; great-grandmothers, Eloise Chamniss, Irene Billiot and Ruth Lagarde; great-grandfather, Alban "Black" Lagarde; great-grandmother, Nancy Woosley Lagarde; great-grandfather, Johnnie L. Brown and Jewel Hill; and great uncle, Ricky Rushing. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 17 to February 18, 2012 PARRA, MICHAEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael J. Parra, 48, a native of Grande Isle and resident of St. Martinville, died at 3:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Private services were held for Michael at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gigi Parra; sons, Dustin Parra and wife, Megan, and Colby Parra; sister, Rhonda Parra; and grandchild, Austin Parra. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph Parra and Martha Nell Laney Parra. He was a member of Free Mason and owner/operator of Parra's Welding Services. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 18 to February 19, 2012 BOURGEOIS, LISA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lisa Renee Bourgeois, 22, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Feb. 16 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Francis and Debbie Ledet Bourgeois; sisters, Beth and Michelle Bourgeois; grandparents, Claudia Bourgeois, and Claude Ledet; aunts and uncles, Oliver Bourgeois III, Robert Bourgeois and wife, Keena, Richard Bourgeois and wife, Marlene, David Bourgeois and wife, Paula, Lawrence Bourgeois and wife, Rhoda, and Tim Ledet; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Oliver Bourgeois Jr. and Doris Ledet; and cousin, Rani Bourgeois. She was a 2008 graduate of E.D. White High School. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 18 to February 19, 2012 CHERAMIE, DEBBIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Debbie Lynne Cheramie, 27, a native of Raceland and Morgan City, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Larose. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Rosary in Larose. She is survived by her grandmother, Deloria Dantin; parents, Nelson Cheramie III and Rhonda Dantin Cheramie; brother, Gary Cheramie and wife, Pamela; sister, Stephanie Cheramie; aunt and uncles, Cindy Giroir and husband, James, Robin Reed and husband, Anthony, Bobby Dantin Jr. and wife, Emily, Frazia Terrebonne and husband, David, Kevin Cheramie and wife, Leslie, and Marybeth Cheramie; and cousins, Lee Dantin, Brooke Carlos, Anthony and Ben Reed, Millie Dantin, Ariel and Seth Terrebonne, Caden, Cana, Caz, and Camryn Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bobby Dantin Sr., and Mary and Nelson Cheramie Jr. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, member of the American Legion Auxiliary, she acted, modeled, and worked backstage, was Miss Morgan City 2002, also known as DJ Hollywood at KNSU, and was an honorary member of the Street Survivors. Despite her illness, she was full of life and lived it to her heart's desire. Family and friends are invited to join the family at the Shriner's Club behind SLHS after services. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 18 to February 19, 2012 HARRIS, JUNIUS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Junius Harris, 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 am Monday, February 20, 2011 at Morning Star Baptist Church on Johnson Ridge. The Religious Service will be held Monday at 11:00 am at the Church with burial in the Blue Lily cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cherise Harris of Thibodaux; sons, Mitch Harris and Terrance Harris and wife, Janice, both of Baton Rouge, Steve Harris and wife, Melanie of Amite, Alonzo Harris, Alton Harris and Jeremiah Williams, all of Thibodaux; brothers, Creighton Harris and wife, Rochelle, and Ronald Harris and wife, Gloria, both of California, and Wayne Harris and wife, Ann, of Thibodaux; sisters, Ida Mae Cutno and husband, Joseph, Doris Ann Smith, Yvonne Lewis and husband, Byron, all of California; and 20 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death his parents, Alfred and Rosemary Harris; son Calvin Sharp; daughter, Dedra Harris; brothers, Alfred Harris Jr. and Willie Harris; and sisters, Bernice Dyers, Marvin Harris and Gloria Parker. He was Baptist Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 19 to February 21, 2012 BOUDREAUX, MADORA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Madora "Doe" Boudreaux, 99, a native and resident of Theriot, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Michael A. Boudreaux; daughter, Charlene Boudreaux Hebert and husband, Terry; grandchildren, Coby, Teri Lyn, Elizabeth, Crystal and Brandy; and great-grandchildren, Chass and Megan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. Boudreaux Sr.; parents, Catherine DeHart and Whine DeHart; son, Roy P. Boudreaux Jr.; and daughters, Betty Boudreaux Rainwater and Dorothy Boudreaux Anderson. She was preceded in death by numerous siblings. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She adopted five children. She loved cooking. She led a beautiful, wonderful and full life? Special thanks to the staff at Heriage Manor for their assistance in caring for her. In lieu of flowers, donations to cover funeral expenses would be preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 19 to February 21, 2012 FRANCE, THOMAS, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thomas France, Sr., 83, died on Friday, February 17, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at the church. He is survived by his wife, Nell France; his sons, Thomas France Jr. and wife, Sherry Valentine, and Robert France and wife, Jana Pierce; his daughters, Laureli Autin and husband Steve, Jackie Zeringue and husband Brian, Julie Cass and husband Bert, and Nicole Richard and husband Kenny; 16 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, and her sister, Louella Labit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucia France; brothers, Ephy France, Lester France, Joseph France, Herbert France, Herman France, and Harold France; he sisters, Hazel Barr, Tessie Gautreaux, Shirley Marshall, and Eva France; and her great-grandson, Bennett Zeringue. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 19 to February 21, 2012 LECOMPTE, LAURA LEE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Laura Lee Marie Pellegrin LeCompte, 85, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to service time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, followed by burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Rickey LeCompte and wife Abby Gale, Denny LeCompte and wife Stephanie; daughter, Bonnie LeCompte Robichaux and husband Richard; daughter in law, Maureen LeCompte; grandchildren, Ruby LeCompte, Robin Lapeyrouse, Tracy LeCompte, Monica Arceneaux, Darren Robichaux, Benjy Robichaux, Deke LeCompte, Jessie Lynn Miller, Daniel LeCompte, Brian LeCompte, Sam LeCompte and Meg LeCompte; great-grandchildren, Emma Lapeyrouse, Joseph Lapeyrouse, Jason Arceneaux, James Arceneaux, Rebecca Arceneaux, Kourtney Robichaux, Kyle Robichaux, Lilly Robichaux, Cade Robichaux, Nathan LeCompte, Xander LeCompte, Madeline LeCompte, Elizabeth LeCompte, Thomas LeCompte, John LeCompte, Henry LeCompte, Andrew Miller, Evan Miller, Adam Miller; great great-grandchildren, Bella Luci Arceneaux, Charlie Nell Arceneaux and Kilyn Renee Lyons; step great grandchildren, Caitlin Thomas and Mirranda Murphy; and her sister, Louella Pellegrin Bourg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Lecompte, Sr.; her parents, Eustice Pellegrin and Celestine Lapeyrouse Pellegrin; her sons, Louis "Butch" LeCompte, Jr. and Bobby LeCompte; brothers, Norman Pellegrin, Eddie Pellegrin, Aaron Pellegrin; and her sisters, Lethia Bourg, Iona Pellegrin. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always did more for others than she did for herself. She extended her love and care to all that she met. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. The family would like to thank Haydel Memorial Hospice, doctors and staff of Terrebonne General Medical Center, Chauvin Funeral Home and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 20 to February 21, 2012 BROUILLETTE, MADELINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Madeline Rogers Brouillette, 47, a native of White Castle and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away in her home on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Ourso Funeral Home in White Castle and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Tom Ranzino as celebrant. She is survived by her loving husband, Bert Paul Brouillette of Baton Rouge; parents, John and Gerry Landry Rogers of White Castle; grandmothers, Gertie Landry and Evelyn Dunnehoo, both of White Castle; sister and brother-in-law, Denise and Tony Collins of Thibodaux; niece and goddaughter, Chloe Collins of Thibodaux; and nephew, Brett Collins of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawless Landry. Pallbearers will be Tony Collins, Craig Brouillette, Wilfred Daigle, Kenneth Sanchez, Don Cassano, Ronald Brouillette, Andrew Brouillette and Matthew Brouillette. She was an environmental scientist who enjoyed nature, bird watching, gardening and being outdoors. Ourso Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 20 to February 21, 2012 POLKEY, JUANITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Juanita Collins Polkey, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Emile J. Polkey; sons, Gary Polkey and wife, Joyce, and Troy Polkey and wife, Lyndzee; daughter, Denise P. Plaisance and husband, Randy; brother, Huey Collins; sisters, Virgis C. Cheramie, Melva Collins and Dorita C. Comardelle; and 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustine C. Collins and Nat J. Collins Sr.; and brother, Nat Collins Jr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 21 to February 22, 2012 BARADELL, BRUCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bruce "Nonk" Baradell, 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:41 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Anna G. Baradell; his parents, Clemance B. Baradell; daughters, Tamara Baradell; and sisters, Barbara Bergeron and Patricia Lirette. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Baradell; brother, Michael J. Baradell; and sister, Tammy Baradell. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 21 to February 24, 2012 HEBERT, CHRIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chris Anthony Hebert, 59, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Funeral services were held Feb. 22 at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by four children, Frank Emmons Sr., Catrina Hebert and husband, Richard, Chris Hebert Jr., and Adam Hebert; his father, Aaron Hebert; stepmother, Lois Domangue Hebert; one sister, Kathleen Clement; one brother, Kim Hebert Sr.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his, wife, Brenda Hicks Hebert; mother, Florence Boudwin Hebert; sister, Karleen Fanguy; and brother, Aaron Hebert Jr. Gods Speed. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 21 to February 22, 2012 KEELING, PATSY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patsy A. Keeling, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Gene Johnson and wife, Debbie, Dean Johnson, Derek Griffin and wife, Robin, and Michael Griffin; daughters, Natalie Boudreaux, Sandra Johnson, Cheryl Kohoutek and Amy Bonvillain; brother, Carroll Lirette; sisters, Barbara Laughlin and Geri Nesit; and 21 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deon Junior Johnson; parents, Ivy and Sarah Trahan Lirette; son, Daniel Johnson; grandchild, Johnnie Honeycutt; and brothers, Larrel Lirette, Lyod Lirette, Aaron Lirette and Randolph Lirette. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 21 to February 22, 2012 MEACHAM, ADDIS, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Addis Joseph Meacham Jr., 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at his home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial to follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by his wife of 45 years; Betty Comardelle Meacham; mother, Jennie Sapia Verrett; son, Addis Joseph "Coon" Meacham III; and brothers, Myron and Donald Meacham. He was preceded in death by his father, Addis J. Meacham Sr.; and two sisters, Patricia Anne and Susan Meacham. He was a retired school teacher. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 22 to February 23, 2012 CHEATHAM, DELORIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Deloris Augustine Baker Cheatham, 75, a native of Barton and resident of Darrow, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945 in Donaldsonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship Church in St. James. Religious services will be held at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Baker Harris of Darrow; son, Ulysses James Baker of Donaldsonville; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister- in-law; one aunt; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Cheatham; parents, Ruth Mullins Baker Allen and Ernest Baker Sr.; brother, Ernest Baker Jr.; granddaughter, Aletha Joyce Cox; and devoted friend. She was a retired nursing assistant. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 22 to February 23, 2012 DOUGLASS, DIANA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Diana Mary Matherne Douglass, 69, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Larose, died at 12:03 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at First Baptist Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Jane Doulgass-Raynor and husband, John Wesley Raynor; two brothers, Michael and Gerald Matherne; three sisters, Leotha Ayo, Paulette Leonard and Ava Mobley; four nieces, Christine, Terry, Renee and Alyssa; and three nephews, Evan, Norman and Kenneth. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Douglass; and parents, Norman and Gladys Dufrene Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 22 to February 23, 2012 INGRAM, WALTER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Infant Walter Tellairsteel Ingram, two months, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Morristown Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his parents, Adrienne Smith and Walter Ingram Sr.; grandparents, Angela Smith, Wayne Scott and Walter Boyd; and great-grandparents, Mary Brown Ingram and Beatrice Scott. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 22 to February 23, 2012 REULET, ANTOINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoine "Doc" Reulet, 78, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Anderson and husband, George; son, Darrell "T-Doc" Reulet and wife, Sandra; brothers, George Reulet and wife, Therese, and Richard "Dick" Reulet Sr. and wife, Joyce; sister, Olga R. Becnel and husband, Gustave; grandson, Jacob Anderson; stepgrandson, Justin Hebert; and step-great- grandson, Gavin Hebert. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francis "Queenie" M. Reulet; parents, Placeid Reulet Sr. and Eve Ockman Reulet; daughter, Lisa Reulet; brothers, Remy Reulet, Placeid Reulet Jr. and Wilson Reulet; and sisters, Rita Toups, Denise Percle, Adele Reulet and Alice Reulet. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 22 to February 23, 2012 SAVOIE, MOLLY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Molly Vedros Savoie, 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at her residence in Lockport. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Melanie S. Boudreaux and husband, Keith; companion, Jerry J. Vedros; one brother, Nilton Vedros; two sisters, Edna Mae Adams and Ernestine Bailleaux; and two grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Savoie Sr.; one son, Norman Savoie Jr.; one grandson, Timothy Guidry Jr.; seven brothers, Clifton, Vince, Percy, Richard, Robert, Eno, and Freddie; and four sisters, Winnie Folse, Lillian Griffin, Evelina Thibodeaux, and Mildred Vedros. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 24, 2012 BRUCE, HERVIN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hervin "Bruce" Bruce Sr., 76, a native of Larose and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Serigny Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his sons, William Bruce, Johnny Bruce and Hervin Bruce Jr.; daughter, Joanie Belinda Bruce and Loritta Dufrene; brother, Ivy Bruce; sister, Mabel Guidry; and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eula Bruce Mobley; second wife, Rita Delgado Bruce; parents, Sidney and Athenais Bruce; son, Billy Joe Bruce; brother, August Bruce Sr.; and sister, Eula Bruce. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 25, 2012 DUET, ANGELLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Angelle "Mawmaw Pep" Eve Melancon Duet, 98, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Audrey M. Richoux and companion, Aubrey Richard, Joyce Savoie and husband, Bobby Sr., and Deanna Faulk and husband, Bob; daughter-in-law, Eloise Melancon; and 16 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 27 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Melancon; second husband, Livingston "Frog" Duet; parents, Pierre Bourgeois and Amanda Plaisance Bourgeois; sons, Steven and Herbert Melancon; son-in-law, Fred T. Richoux Sr.; brothers, Pierre Jr., Adolph, Leon, and John Bourgeois; and sisters, Leontine, Agatha and Lydia. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 24, 2012 DUPRE, EASTON Easton Joseph Dupre, 76, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 4:37 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. No services will be held. He is survived by his wife, Allierie Matherne Dupre; son, Leonard Dupre and wife, Kerrie; daughters, Christine D. Porche and husband, Eric, and Kathleen D. LeBouef and husband, Frank; brother, Blair Dupre; sisters, Mary Ann Naquin and Marthaline Brunet; and eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wickliff Joseph and Clothild Marie Dupre; grandson, Keith Paul Dupre; and brothers, Kent and Kenneth Dupre. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 24, 2012 FOSHEE, ENZY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enzy Plaisance Foshee, 83, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, was entrusted to God's loving care on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 at her home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. She is survived by two sons, Wendell Foshee and wife, Tina, and Randy Foshee and wife, Becky; daughter, Polly Foshee Navarez; 15 grandchildren, Euell, Beth, Jessica, Kristy, Brandi, Rene, Alicia, Ian Lisa, Jauan, Marisa, Esteban, Paco, Lilia, Armando and Rosalina; and 11 great-grandchildren, Lana, Alyse, Taylor, Grant, Randilyn, Caitlin, Blaire, Victoria, Melony, Trystin, Cash and one on the way....Alyssa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weuell O. Foshee; brother, Lennie Schouest; and sisters, Hazelina Plaisance Dufrene and Ena Plaisance Dufrene. She was a member of the United Methodist Women's Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 24, 2012 HARRIS, MICHAEL, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Joseph "Mad Dogg" Harris Sr., 52, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle Rose, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, due to an automobile accident. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Benedict the Moor 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 former wife, Della S. Harris of Ewellville; daughter, Shanice and husband, Patrick Jupiter of Ewellville; son, Michael J. Harris Jr. of Ewellville; mother, Medora Harris of Napoleonville; seven sisters, Patricia, Jackie, and Erica Harris, Sherian Williams, Millie McCowan, Josephine Williams and Margaret Hurst; seven brothers, Phillip Sr., Neddie Jr., Walter, Bruce, and Keith Harris Sr., Eugene Burdis and Jarvis Caldwell; and four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Neddie Harris Sr.; two brothers, Ricky and Ronnie Harris; mother-in-law, Williana Skidmore; and maternal and paternal grandparents. He was an employee of C & G Welding of Houma. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 25, 2012 LEWIS, JOYCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joyce Lynn Lewis, 70, of Albany, passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at her residence. Friends will be received from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Porche; son and daughter-in-law, John and Cindy Porche; daughter and son-in-law, Lacey and David Triche; grandchildren, Miranda and Nicholas Porche; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Willis and Savanna Triche; and sister, Evelyn Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. James Walton Lewis and Neila Ann Myrahagun; and brother, Daniel Lewis. She was born on May 23, 1941, in Abbeville and a native of Houma. She was retired from the Houma City Court. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home of Hammond is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 24, 2012 NAQUIN, SHIRLEY Shirley R. Naquin, 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her brothers, Murphy and Irvin Naquin; sister, Elsie Gauthreaux; special caregiver, Betty Babin; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Naquin and Ora Chiasson Naquin; and brother, Cedric Naquin and two infant brothers. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 24, 2012 PELLEGRIN, RONNIE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronnie Paul Pellegrin Sr., 44, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:08 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Eli Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Carla Ann Hebert Pellegrin; mother and stepfather, Elrita Marie Lapeyrouse Pellegrin Naquin and Jessie Naquin; son, Ronnie "T- Ronnie" Paul Pellegrin Jr. and companion, Chynna Lirette; daughters, Roxanne P. Fanguy and husband, Tony, and Tiffani P. Plaisance and husband, Keith Jr.; brothers, Alton Pellegrin, and Curlynn Pellegrin and companion, Chantelle Rivet; sisters, Patsy Auer and husband, Doug, Elvina Pellegrin and husband, Donald, Vivian Neil and husband, Dean, Lisa Neil and husband, Jacob, Cynthia Crochet and husband, Ernie, Linda Pellegrin and Lori Pellegrin; and grandchildren, Trent and Drake Fanguy; mother-in-Law, Ann Hebert; brother-in-Law, Clyde Jr. and wife, Toni Ann Hebert; and sisters-in-Law, Joanie Fatchett and husband, Wallace Jr., Cathy Pellegrin, Sandy, and Tammy Hebert. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Joseph Pellegrin Jr.; daughter, Candace Marie Pellegrin; and father-in-Law, Clyde Hebert Sr. He was Catholic. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a loyal husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He worked for Gulf Island Fabrication for 15 years. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated for funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 24, 2012 PIERRON, RICHARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Herbert Pierron, 83, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 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 wife, Lois Pierron of Bourg; son, Richard H. Pierron Jr. of Houma; daughters, Suzanne R. Pierron of Houma, Marie A Pierron of Tempe, Ariz., and Amy L. Pierron and husband, Anthony, of Lafayette; brother, Ray Pierron of Chauvin; and sisters, Helen Waguespack of Houma and Cecile Prejean of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Albert and Marguerite Chauvin Pierron; and brothers, Roy Pierron, Frank Pierron and Wilbur Pierron. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 23 to February 24, 2012 TILLMAN, WILLIAM, SR. William Anthony Tillman Sr., 69, a native of Pass Christian, Miss. and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 of lung cancer. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Betty Benoit Tillman; son, James Tillman; daughters, Sue Ann Henry, Madonna Newsome and husband, Thomas, and Vivian Rodrigue and husband, Leslie; brothers, James "Pat" Tillman and wife, Marylee, Larry Tillman and wife, Cheryl, Michael Tillman and wife, Beverly, Timothy Tillman and wife, Yvonne, and Nathan Tillman; sisters, Carolyn Smith and Rebecca Rodriguez; daughter-in-law, Linda Akers Tillman; and 16 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Vivian Louise Cox Tillman; son, William "T-Billy" Tillman Jr.; brothers, Floyd "Bucky", Gerald, and Steven Tillman; sister, Tammy Thompson; son-in-law, Christopher Henry; and sister-in- law, Tammy Dean Tillman. He was a self employed commercial fisherman. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 BONVILLAIN, RONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronald J. "Black" Bonvillain, 64, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Chiasson Bonvillain; daughter, Juanita Bonvillain; brother, Daniel "Danny" Bonvillain; and sisters, Betty Bonvillain Boudreaux, Gale Bonvillain Andras and Debra Bonvillain Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Lucille LeBoeuf Bonvillain; brother, Thomas "Tommy" Bonvillain; and sister, Glenda Bonvillain Aucoin. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 BRYANT, DELORES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Delores Bryant, 67, a native of Clinton and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Vision Christian Community Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one daughter, Patrice Lawson and husband, Roland Jr. of Raceland; four sons, Andre Bryant and wife, Julie, and Reggie Bryant, both of Raceland, Dontrell Bryant of Houma, and Peelza Bryant and wife, Kimberely, of Texas; brother Donald Ray Bryant and wife, Demetria of Raceland; eight sisters, Catherine Muse, Julie Galmon, Roberta Hadley, and Joyce Wallace and husband, Clifford, all of Baton Rouge, Audrey Davis, Elizabeth Wheaten and husband, Malcolm, and Barbara Bryant, all of Raceland and Francis Harris and husband, Frank, of Thibodaux; and 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hayward and Lizzie Bryant. She was Baptist Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 CALLAIS, HARRIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harris Joseph Callais, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his sons, Neil Callais and wife, Toni, and Larry Callais and wife, Mona; daughters, Nettie Falgout and husband, Ricky, Mary Toups and husband, Ritchie, Audrey Vegas and husband, Monty, and Amy Plaisance and husband, Marty; and 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Chiasson Callais; parents, Octave Alexandria Callais Sr. and Lydia Guidry Callais; great-grandchildren, Ana Clair Guidroz and Carson Joseph Cheramie; brothers, Voris Cheramie, Cleophas Callais, Calvin Callais, Octave Callais Jr., Carroll Callais and Harold Callais; and sisters, Octavia Cuneo and Delta Compeaux. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and an employee of Latelco for 42 years. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 DUTHU, JOSEPH, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Sidney "T-June" Duthu Jr., 60, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 12:06 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Sterling J. "Buddy" Guidry Jr. and Nita, and Jessie J. "Dick" Duthu and Christine; daughters, Tessie G. "Black" Breaux and husband, Marty, and Tiffany D. "Toya" Duthu and Joelle; brothers, Michael "Brother" Duthu and Vickie, Leonard "L.J." Duthu and Priscilla, and Earl Duthu; sisters, Kathy Verdin and Peter "Gene", and Katie DeHart and Leigh; and 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Robinson Duthu; parents, Joseph Jr. and Josephine Duthu; and great-grandchildren, Jayden and Kayden Breaux. In lieu of flowers, donations to Samart Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 HESTER, NOLAN, III ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nolan Hester III, 35, a native of Raceland and resident of Opelousas, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Hester of Opelousas; mother, Denise Wright of Raceland; father, Nolan Hester Jr. of Thibodaux; son, Nacory Hester of Houston; daughters, Saterria Lawson of Raceland and two stepdaughters, LaDerricka Bell and LaSancheverez Savoy, both of Opelousas; sister, Chersten Hester of Raceland; five brothers, James Hester, Jarrid Hester, and Jeremy Hester, all of Raceland, Kentrell Duncan of Thibodaux and Arthur Gray Jr. of Gray; and grandparents, Amelia Lane, James Deseraux, and Dorothy Hester; and grandchild, Sany'ria Lawson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Velva St. Thomas, Lorina Deseraux, and Nolan Hester Sr. He was a member Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 ISOM, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph C. "Koo-ve" Isom, 73, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at his residence. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 13281 La. 644 in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Winston Isom of Thibodaux; three sisters, Ethel I. Howard of Marrero, Josephine I. Kennedy of New Orleans, and Lottie and husband, Peter Mitchell of St. James; two sisters-in-law, Faye B. Isom of Ponoma, Calif. and Evelyn D. Isom of Vacherie; four stepchildren, Michael and wife, Nanette Jones, Saleina Jones Steward and companion, Sam Ellis, and Denise and husband, Carroll Adams, all of Thibodaux, and Jeffery and wife, Kenya Jones of Holbrook, Ariz.; mother-in-law, Elena Q. Winston of Thibodaux; and 13 step- grandchildren, six brothers-in-law, six sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and John Isom Sr.; sister, Alice I. Steib; three brothers, John Jr., Willie, and Noris Isom; father-in-law, John II. Winston Sr.; and four brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. He was a retired welder with Avondale Industries (Northrop Grumman). Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 LECOMPTE, WANDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wanda Marie LeCompte, 51, a native and resident of Montegut, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Montegut. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Karen L. and Lloyd J. Songe Jr.; brother, Michael J. LeCompte and wife, Karleen; two nieces, Denise M. and Rebecca A. LeCompte; and great-niece, McKenzie Grace Miller. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Helen Rhodes and Melvin J. LeCompte; maternal grandparents, Hancile J. and Vivian Malbrough Rhodes; and paternal grandparents, Sidney L. and Estelle LeBoeuf LeCompte. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to My Heart's Desire Pet Adoption Center, 246 N. Hollywood Rd., Houma or The American Cancer Society , 614 Barrow St., Houma. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 NAQUIN, THELMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thelma Robichaux Naquin, 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her daughters, Linda N. LeBoeuf and husband, Harold LeBoeuf of Opelousas and Jo Ann N. Porche of Houma; son, Roy Joseph Naquin Jr.; grandchildren, Duane Landry and wife, Nicole, Jeffrey Porche and wife, Tricia, Jennie Pellegrin and husband, Brad, and Brandyn LeBoeuf; four great- grandchildren, Dylan and Luke Landry, Grace Pellegrin and Elizabeth Porche; and sisters-in-law, Velma Robichaux and Jeanette Naquin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Joseph Naquin Sr.; parents, John Joseph Robichaux and Alice LeCompte Robichaux; son-in-law, Roy Gerard Porche; brother, Essie, Wilson, Leon, Edward, and Irvin Robichaux; and sisters, Lena Brunet, Gertrude Price, Beatrice Robichaux, Allie Bonvillain, Louise Jones and Cynthia Robichaux. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. She was a retired Ward Clerk for Terrebonne General Medical Center and then became a loving caregiver for the elderly for many years. Thelma's family would like to thank Dr. Ray Cinnater and staff, the staff of Heritage Manor of Houma and the staff of St. Catherine's Hospice of LaPlace, for the dedicated, loving care given to her during her lengthy illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Catherine's Hospice of LaPlace, or the charity of your choice . Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 PHARR, DORETHA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doretha Pharr, 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Aniais Pharr; parents, Cora Nelson Carter and Samuel Nelson; daughters, Gaynel Pharr and Wanda Pharr Mills; and brother, Willard Carter. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and a teacher with the Terrebonne Parish School Board. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 24 to February 25, 2012 SAVOIE, MERLIN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Merlin "Mule Man" Savoie Sr., 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. He is survived by his companion of 26 years, Sue Farrell; son, Merlin Jr. and wife, Jill Savoie; stepson, Garrett Farrell and wife, Crystal; daughters, Tina Voisin and husband, Terry, and Christina Savoie; stepdaughter, Danielle Underwood and husband, Michael; four brothers, Nelson, Sterling, Murphy, and Paul Savoie; and five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur A. and Beatrice Bourg Savoie; brother, Arthur Savoie Jr.; and sister, Nellie Theriot. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the family to help defray funeral expenses. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 ANDRAS, MARION ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marion Mary Andras, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, was born Nov. 11, 1932 and passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She is survived by son, Thomas J. Andras Jr. and wife, Jennylynn; daughters, Debra Andras, and Sonya A. Ready and husband, Phillip; brothers, Clement Boudreaux and Ernest Boudreaux; sisters, Rosemary Andras, Annette Andras, Marguerite Percle, Florence Cortez, Audrey Andras, Doris Sanchez and Dorothy Clement; and grandchildren, Christopher Guidry, Scottie Thibodaux, Hadin and Cameron Andras, Morgan Guidry, and Jake and Josie Ready. She is also survived by Joyce B. Rodrigue, her caregiver for eight years and former daughter-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Andra Sr.; parents, Anatole Boudreaux and Julie Talbot Boudreaux; daughter, Julie M. Andras; and brother, Nolan Boudreaux. The family would like to thank Home Care, St. Joseph Hospice, and Easter Seals for their help and support. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 BEO, JANET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janet Grace Beo, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4690 La. 311 in Houma. Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gracie Beo; brothers, Clarence Beo Sr., Albert Beo, Irving Beo Sr. and Earl Beo; and sisters, Rose Beo, Margie Bradley, Margret Beo and Geraldine McGowan. She was a homemaker. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 BOUDREAUX, RUBY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruby Boudreaux, 85, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her son, Raymond Boudreaux and wife, Joanne Boudreaux of Moss Point, Miss.; granddaughter, Amy Boudreaux; grandson, Alex Boudreaux and step- grandson, Ted Garcera; great-grandson, Shannon Boudreaux; great-granddaughters, Brittany Boudreaux and Courtney Boudreaux; step-granddaughter, Linsey Garcera; soon to be great-great-grandson, Owen Joseph Blanchard; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avit Joseph Boudreaux; her parents, Basile and Octive Lebeouf; sisters, Rita Guillot, Edwina Guillot, Rose Cressoine, RoseMae Tauzin, Celia Daigle, Maggie Cressione and Melodia Guillot; and brother, Nick Leboeuf. Ruby retired from Thibodaux Regional after working there 25 years. Ruby loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was excited about becoming a great- great-grandmother to Owen. We would like to thank Easter Seal and Affinity Care for their assistance. Also, a big thanks to her caregivers Barbara Baker and Beverly Mayles. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 CHENVERT, EDWARD, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward J. "Sugar Bear" Chenvert Jr., 56, a native of Bruley St. Martin and resident of Labadieville, died at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Bruley St. Martin Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Ford Chenvert; sons, Toby J. Chenvert and wife, Tammy, Chad M. Hebert and wife, Amy, and John E. Chenvert; daughters, Tracy and Nicole Chenvert; stepsons, Blake Ford and Colton Buckner; stepdaughter, Layne "Lou Lou" Ford; brothers, Leon Chenvert, Jimmy Chenvert, and Danny Chenvert and wife, Bridget; sisters, Susan Clifton and husband, "Bootsy", Monica Blanchard and husband, Eddie, and Angie Kennedy and husband, James; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. Chenvert Sr. and Angela M. Landry. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 CULLEN, WILLIAM William "Bill" Cullen, 72, a native of Bunkie, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21,2012 at Rapides Regional Medical Center. Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie handled the arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Cullen; children, Pattie Bordelon, Tod Cullen, Connie Redman, Mark Cullen and Celesia Bullitt; and brothers, Bob and Keith. He was a retired employee of Grey Wolfe Drilling Co. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 DALAGAN, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Billiot Dalagan, 67, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Williamsburg, Va., died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Jesus "Jessie" Suarez; son, Frederico "Eric" Dalagan; five daughters, Mary Holley Garland, Rita Gibbs, Charlotte "Jeanie" Holley, Jennifer "Jenny" Thomas and Verna Dalagan Dizon; two brothers, George and Emile Billiot; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Magnus "Mac" LeBouef and Valerina "Na Na" LeBouef; two brothers, Herman Billiot and Joseph Verdin; and sister, Lina "Linda" Mobley. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 27, 2012 HONEA, THOMAS Thomas Oliver Honea, 78, a native of Magnolia, Miss. and resident of Houma, died at 7:08 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 AM. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Gerry Honea of Houma; sons, Ray Scott and wife, Mindy of Houma; daughters, Vickie Purvis and husband, Otis of Houma; sisters, Nell Harrell of Vidallia; and eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Smiley and Wilmetta Powell Honea; son, Charles Gordon Scott; brothers, Jewell Honea and Jimmie Honea; sister, Elsie Elliot; and brother-in-law, Bennie of Vidallia. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. He was retired from Placid Oil and Reagan Equipment. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He will be missed by his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 LEBOEUF, KAIDON Kaidon Elijah LeBoeuf, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at noon Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, John Paul and Jammie LeBoeuf Jr.; and sister, Nevaeh Brianne LeBoeuf. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 PLAISANCE, DEAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dean J. "T-Dean" Plaisance Jr., 29, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Dean J. Plaisance Sr. and companion, Jessica Eymard; stepfather, Kelly Bouffaine; sisters, Kristi Leonard and husband, Jason, and Meagan Danos; stepsister, Tallie Eymard; niece, Miori Leonard; nephew, Daunte Leonard; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca A. Danos. Dean enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and going to the camp. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 ROGERS, LORIDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lorida A. Rogers, 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:58 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Olivia R. Guidry and husband, Roy, and Karen Rogers; brother, Roy Anselmi; sisters, Austreda Collins, Clauodet Duet and Verda Guidroz; grandchildren, Angela "Angie" Bruce and husband, Wendell, and Tara Allemand and husband, James; and great-grandchildren, Allen and Christopher Allemand, and Korik and Belle Bruce. She was preceded in death by her husband, Early T. Rogers; parents, Alexson and Angelina Guidry Anselmi; two brothers, Fedless Anselmi and Gilbert Auseve; and two sisters, Leona Guidry and Leoda Williams. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of American Legion Auxiliary in Golden Meadow. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 27, 2012 TRAHAN, GILBERT Gilbert "G,Pappy" Trahan, 49, a native of Galliano and resident of Galliano, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tammy Mejia Trahan; son, Tommy LeBoeuf and Taren; daughters, Jamie Trahan and companion, Paul Guidry, and Ashley Trahan and companion, Huey Hebert III; grandchildren, Kyle Adams, Taylib LeBoeuf, Brendon Chauvin and Brailey "Butt" Hebert; brother, Adam Trahan Jr.; and sisters, Tammy Stanfield and husband, Clayton, and Michelle T. Martin and husband, Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Trahan Sr. and Vita Ray Chiasson Trahan; grandson, Jordan Chauvin; niece, Amy Billiot; and sister, Kim Trahan. He loved hunting and spending time with his grandkids and riding his motorcycle when he was not on the boat. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 25 to February 26, 2012 WILLOUGHBY, MORRIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Morris Willoughby, 62, a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Church of Christ, 2205 La. 3185 in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn M. Willoughby; two daughters, Rolanda and husband, Fred McHellon of Humble, Texas, and Marilyn and husband, Tyrone Brisco of Thibodaux; son, Duane and wife, Leslie Joseph of Kansas, Mo.; two brothers, Herbert "Slim" and wife, Ethel Willoughby of Napoleonville, and Alvin and wife, Janice Willoughby of Berwick; sister, Dorothy Wilson of Chicago; and nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matilda and Alvin Willoughby Sr. He was a retired construction worker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 26 to February 28, 2012 ANDRUS, ISAAC, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Isaac Andrus Jr., also known as "Ike", 45, a native of Port Arthur, Texas and resident of Cypress, Texas, died on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. Memorial services were held Feb. 25 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 10135 Woodedge Dr., Houston, TX 77070. He is survived by his wife, Kia Celestin Andrus; son Jamin Wayne Andrus; father and mother, Isaac Andrus Sr. and Nevada Benjamin Andrus; sisters, Mary and Sybil Andrus of Port Arthur, Texas and Kimberly Andrus of Spring, Texas; and brother, Nathaniel Andrus and wife, Carmen of Missouri City, Texas. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rosetta Pryor and Aldrick Maron Benjamin Sr.; and paternal grandparents, Lillian Butler and Clemon Andrus; and seven uncles and three aunts. He was employed by the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Claire Brothers Funeral Home in Houston is in charge of funeral arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 26 to February 28, 2012 DUFRENE, CALVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Calvin Joseph Dufrene, 69, a native of Bridge City and resident of Bayou Blue, passed away, as a result of cancer. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 49 1/2 years, Betty Jane Bourgeois Dufrene; mother, Norma Dufrene; children, Hope Dupre, and Nadine Donadieu and husband, Brian; sister, Ramona D. Matherne and husband, Donald; and grandchildren, Christopher Dupre, Joseph Dupre, Robert Donadieu, Patrick Donadieu, Elizabeth Donadieu and Theresa Donadieu. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Dufrene. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 26 to February 28, 2012 GUILLORY, MONA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mona Guillory, 60, a native of Midland, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. No services are scheduled. She is survived by her husband, Brent Guillory; her beloved dog "Woody"; and sisters, Shelly Broussard and husband, David and children, Sarah and Cooper, and Suzi Zeringue and husband, Davey and children, Caleb and Amber. She was preceded in death by her mother, Inez Hedges; and paternal grandparents, Charles and Eula Mae Hedges. She was a member of the Krewe of Cleopatra for 19 years and a float Captain. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 26 to February 28, 2012 HOWARD, ROSE Rose Maolia Mae Mitchell Howard, 75, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Funeral services were held Feb. 11 at The Asia Baptist Church, with interment at Lake Lawn Cemetery-Garden of Tranquility in New Orleans. She is survived by her children, Leslie Howard and Linda A. Howard Curtis; two grandsons; siblings, Mildred M. Robinson of Chicago, Ida Mae "Leola" M. Myles, Joseph Mitchell of New York and Jonell Mitchell of Houma; and son-in-law, Aubrey J. Curtis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Sr. and Estella Beattie Mitchell of Houma; and husband of 56 years, Louis Howard. She was a Sunday school teacher at The Asia Baptist Church in New Orleans for more than 55 years. She was a member of the First District Missionary Baptist Association Women's Auxiliary. She was a retiree from D.H. Holmes Department store. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 27 to February 28, 2012 BOUDREAUX, FRANCIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis Joseph Boudreaux, 72, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruby LeBlanc Boudreaux; son, David F. Boudreaux and wife, Suzanne of Houma; daughter, Fran B. Robichaux and husband, Jeffery of Lockport; brothers, Anthony Boudreaux and wife, Bobby, Larry Boudreaux and wife, Pat, Frank Boudreaux, Timmy Boudreaux, and Andy Boudreaux and wife, Judy; sister, Barbara Plaisance and husband, Herman; four grandchildren, Brock and Julia Robichaux, Austin and Nathan Guidry; and many nephews, nieces, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Klebert Sr. and Rose Boudreaux; and brother, Klebert Boudreaux Jr. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was a eucharistic minister and altar server in the church. He was an active member of KC Council 3054 of Lockport and a 4th Degree Knight. He was a former U.S. Marine. Also he was a Superintendent with McDermott for many years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 27 to February 28, 2012 BOUDREAUX, MARYLYN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marylyn Schwab Boudreaux, 76, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Aysen, and Gina LaGrange and husband, David; granddaughters, Leah Breaux and husband, Cecil, Kelly LaGrange, and Christy LaGrange; sister, Ann Gautreaux; niece, Virgina Ross and husband, Chester; and nephew, David Gautreaux and wife, Margie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Desire and Ludia Himel Schwab. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 27 to February 28, 2012 CULLEY, CONNER Conner Anthony Culley, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, was born Feb. 24, 2012 and died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home Chapel in Cut Off. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Dardar Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Jeffery and Tralin Soley Culley; grandparents, Linton Jr. and Mayne Soley, Jeffery L. Culley and Cassandra Culley, and Angela and Carl Jackson; great-grandparents, Linton and Elaine Soley, and Walzie and Judy Bergeron; and brother, Jeffery Robert Culley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Landon William Culley; great- grandparents, Patricia and Robert Culley, Thomas and Marlen Sheidler, Carl Sr. and Barbara Jackson, and Deborah Taylor; great aunt, Francis Culley; and great uncle, Delane Soley and John Taylor Sr. Although you rest quite far away our love is with you night and day. Love Mom and Dad! Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 27 to February 28, 2012 HARVEY, WALTER, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Walter Harvey Sr., 73, a native of Ascension Parish and resident of Schriever, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Harvey; sons, Walter Harvey Jr. and wife, Shelia, Pernell Harvey and wife, Tanya, and Jeffery Harvey and wife, Larri; brothers, Alfred Harvey, Larry Harvey, and Willard Harvey and wife, Rosie; sisters, Christina Nelson of Chicago, Annie Gaines and husband, Roland, Josie Nicholas and husband, Steve, and Bobbi Henry and husband, Ronald, all of Donaldsonville and Rebecca Washington of Belle Rose; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Castoria Harvey; brothers, Adam, James, George, John, Royal Sr. and Joseph Harvey; and sisters, Ida and Oraline Harvey. He was a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church and a professional contractor. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 27 to February 28, 2012 KLIEBERT, EUGENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eugene "White" James Kliebert, 64, a native of Chackbay and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, Feb, 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Scheryl Oncale Kliebert; sons, Jon Kliebert and wife, Chantelle, and Ryan Kliebert and wife, Becky; brothers, Bradley Kliebert and wife, Mary, and Andrew Kliebert Jr. and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Elise and Blaise Kliebert; and numerous friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Kliebert and his mother Gladys Webre Kliebert. He was a loving Christian, caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all. He was a 3rd Order Carmelite, Vietnam Veteran, parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Chackbay. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, LA (529 La. 20, Thibodaux, LA 70301) or Carmelite Mother House in New Orleans (420 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124). Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 27 to February 28, 2012 LECOMPTE, PHILIP, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Philip Rodney LeCompte Sr., 87, a native and resident of Houma, was entrusted to God's care at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, to be eternally with his beloved wife Ruth and his son Terry. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his four sons and two daughters, Philip LeCompte Jr., and wife, Gail, Glenn LeCompte and wife, Debbie, Lynn LeCompte and wife, Jan, Tommy LeCompte and wife, Stephanie, Connie Boudreaux and husband, Raymond Jr., and Annette Poiencot and husband, Lloyd; sister, Kate Graham and husband, Jimmy, all of whom are from Houma; 19 grandchildren, Timothy LeCompte, Michael LeCompte, Christopher LeCompte, Stephanie Bergeron, Carrie Theriot, Cade LeCompte, Courtney Evans, Rodney LeCompte, Shannon LeCompte, Jacob LeCompte, Jamie LeCompte, Heidi Walker, T.J. "Terry" LeCompte, Monica Porche, Brian Detwiler, John Detwiler, Benji Poiencot, Casey Poiencot and Corey Poiencot; and 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ruth Boquet LeCompte; parents, Paul and Nettie Bergeron LeCompte; son, Terry J. LeCompte; brothers, Bennie, Roy, Bobby, and J.P. LeCompte; sisters, Jeanette Domangue, Alice Sonnier, and Norma Robichaux; and great-grandchild, Derrick Porche. Philip was a retired owner of Philip LeCompte and Sons Inc., a commercial and residential contracting business. He was one of the founders of The Bayou Dularge Volunteer Fire Department; a past board member of the St. Eloi Catholic Church and the St. Gregory Catholic Church; a past member of the Moose Club and The Stinkers; and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a Parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Church. Philip enjoyed family time and being surrounded by family, going to his camp, and woodworking. He will be sadly missed by all of his family members and friends. The family wants to give special thanks to Journey Hospice, Bayou Home Care, and The Internal Medicine Clinic. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to TARC or St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 28 to February 29, 2012 BRUNET, DONNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donna Marie Brunet, 53, a native of Sulphur and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with interment in St. Francis Mausoleum No. 2. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Anthony Fanguy Sr. and Annabelle, and mother and stepfather, Shirley Moore Bychok and Paul Bychok; two sons, Joshua and wife, Kseniia, and Ryan Brunet; sister-in-law, Bonnie Fanguy; stepdaughter, Danielle Brunet; two brothers, Glenn Fanguy Sr., and Darryl and wife, Kim Fanguy; three grandchildren, Logan Brunet, Cammie St. Marie and Rayland Brunet; and six nieces and nephews, Tara Daigle and husband, Terry, Kylee Fanguy, Toni Ann Fanguy, Becky Detiveaux and husband, Shawn, Patty Stevens and husband, Tim, and Christopher Fanguy and wife, Erica. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Brunet Jr.; maternal grandparents, Irvin and Nora Boudloche Moore; paternal grandparents, Clifford and Evelyne Tivet Fanguy; nephew, Glenn Fanguy Jr.; and brother, Anthony "Tony" Fanguy Jr. She was a graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic High Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 28 to February 29, 2012 GAUTREAUX, NORMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norman Gautreaux, 77, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 12:49 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Hattie Boudreaux Gautreaux; daughters, Nickie Gautreaux Adams and husband, Jason, and Tina Gautreaux Boyd and husband, Alan; brothers, Roy Gautreaux and Felix Gautreaux; and grandchildren, Cameron Adams, Carson Adams, Kassi Boyd, Renee Boyd Ferreira and husband, Dennis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Ophelia Thibodaux Gautreaux; brothers, Claude Gautreaux, Andrew Gautreaux, Alcide Gautreaux Jr., Lester Gautreaux, Wilton Gautreaux and Wilbert Gautreaux; and sisters, Luciella Gautreaux Gautreaux. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by all of his family. He was also a member of the Labadieville American Legion. The family would like to thank Dr. Chester Boudreaux and Dr. Greg Chiasson. Also the loving caring staff at Audobon Guest Home and Rehab. A special thank you his sister-in-law Nancy Boudreaux and caregiver Wanda Frederick Rodrigue for their loving caregiving. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 28 to February 29, 2012 HEBERT, ENO ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eno Joseph Hebert, 92, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Shirley H. Thibodaux and husband, Joseph, and Brenda H. Boudreaux and husband, Guy; and 11 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred C. Hebert; and parents, Prosper Hebert and Cecile Labiche Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 28 to February 29, 2012 PERCLE, LUCIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucia Percle, 81, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. James Chapel. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor. She is survived by her son, Sidney Percle; brother, Auguste Hebert; and sisters, Lucille Hebert and Alice Verdin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Percle; parents, Alcide and Ophelia Rink Hebert; son, Hubert Percle; brothers, Octave Hebert, Allan Hebert and Joseph Hebert; and sister, Mary Ford. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 28 to February 29, 2012 PLAISANCE, RAYMOND, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Joseph Plaisance Sr, 89, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Carl J. Plaisance and wife, Susie, Glenn J. Plaisance and wife, Sandra, Raymond J. "R.J." Plaisance Jr. and wife, Nina, Robert J. Plaisance and wife, Michelle, and Charles J. "Chuck" Plaisance; daughters, Brenda P. Punch and husband, Henry Jr., and Stacy P. Brady and husband, Toby; brothers, Gillis Plaisance, Simon Plaisance and Norman Plaisance; sisters, Clotilda Callais, Ethel Smith and Rose Lee; grandchildren, Kim P. Matherne and husband, Dwight, Jamie P. Staszak and husband, Christopher Sr., Tara Plaisance, Jeremy Punch and wife, Maggie, Erin P. Vaughan and husband, Brannon, Josh Punch and wife, Katelyn, Marissa Plaisance, Shawn Plaisance, Ali Plaisance, Beau Brady, Amber Brady and Brett Brady; and great-grandchildren, Marcus Matherne, Myles Matherne, Hannah Staszak, Christopher Staszak Jr., Ava McCann, Caleb Vaughan, Leah Vaughan, Jay Punch, Mya Punch and Sophie Punch. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Ramona Comeaux Plaisance; parents, Etienne and Theresa Agala Plaisance; brothers, Etienne Plaisance Jr., Eddie Plaisance and Gabriel Plaisance; sisters, Mary Raney and Matilda Plaisance; and granddaughter, Lisa A. Plaisance. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, Pearl Harbor Survivors and Knights of Columbus. He was honored as the last survivor of Pearl Harbor in Lafourche Parish. During his 89 years he touched many lives. He loved fishing, trawling, oystering, gardening and spending time with family and friends at his camp. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 28 to February 29, 2012 TRUXILLO, JOANNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joanne Gervais Truxillo, 75, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary 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, Sergian Truxillo Jr. and companion, Vicki Falgout; daughter, Sharon Truxillo and partner, Harriet Holland; brother, Hubert J. Gervais Jr. and wife, Brenda; and two sisters, Letsy Gervais Foret and husband, John E. Foret, and Sandra Gervais Keller and husband, Benton Keller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sergian "Black", "C-Flon" Truxillo Sr.; parents, Hubert Gervais Sr. and Lucia Martinez Gervais; sister, Sybil Gervais Pitre and husband, Raymond "Ray" Pitre; and grandson, Bryan "Bubba" Truxillo. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 29 to March 1, 2012 ALLEMAND, LAWLES, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lawles "L.J." J. Allemand Jr., 70, a native and resident of Larose, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Allemand; son, James "Jimbo" Allemand and wife, Tara; daughters, Crystal Morgenstren and husband, Glen "Buggs", and Jonnie Allemand and companion Norris Rousse Jr.; brother, Jimmy Allemand; sister, Mary Lynn Martin; grandchildren, Travis Terrebonne and wife, Adda, Ian Terrebonne and wife, Nikki, Allen Allemand, Christopher Allemand and Tricia Morgenstren; and great-grandchild, Ryleigh Terrebonne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawles Allemand Sr. and Rosemary Ledet Allemand. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 29 to March 1, 2012 BOQUET, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Kermit Boquet, 66, a native and resident of Houma, lost his battle with cancer at 2:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his sons, Christopher Boquet and Kameron Boquet; daughters, Kila Boquet and Kelsi Boquet; sisters, Harriet Belinda Fitch and Veronica Catherine Hammonds; four grandchildren, Kaiya Boquet, Izabella Boquet, Serena Romero, Kyra Romero and two unborn grandsons; niece, Jessica Smith; nephews, James and Jonathan Hebert and John Trahan; and five great-nephews, five great nieces and five great-great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ernestine Billiot and stepfather, Joseph E. Billiot. In lieu of flowers, family would like donations to be given or made to help with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 29 to March 1, 2012 CHARPENTIER, TAYTYN Taytyn James Charpentier, two days, a native and resident of Montegut, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Mandy Charpentier; sister, Raylee Charpentier; grandparents, David and Melanie Martin, and Ronnie and Beatrice Charpentier Sr.; great-grandparents, Marvin and Caroling DeHart Sr., and Gerald Blanchard; aunts and uncles, Christy and Chris Sollers, David "DJ" Martin Jr. and Melissa, and Mayloris Charpentier; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Irvin and Leola Martin, and Beatrice Blanchard; and cousin, Jason Blanchard. Our "Little Muscle Man" will be deeply missed by all who loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations to cover funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 29 to March 1, 2012 COLE, RANDALL WARREN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Randall Warren Cole, 59, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 in Nashville, Tenn., after a long battle with cancer. Services will be conducted in the summer where Randy will be laid to rest with his mother, Margaret Cole. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Cole of Nashville, Tenn.; children, Jared Cole of Florida, Brad Cole and wife, Monique, of Houma, Robin Cole Blanchard and husband, Timmy, of Morgan City, Daniel of Missouri and Nichole of Houma; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Tommy on Nov. 19, 2010. He was a ship and boat captain in the oil industry for more than 30 years. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 29 to March 1, 2012 FOREST, ELSIE Elsie Folse Forest, 87, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. Thursday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504-486-6331), with interment to follow at Lake Lawn Park. Visitation will begin at noon. She is survived by her children, Phyllis Forest Lamkin and Paulette Forest Evans; siblings, Maybelle Folse Guedry, Leonie Folse Fraga, Odette Folse Toups and Eugene Folse; grandchildren, Courtney Lamkin, Louis Duvic III, Jennifer Kidder and Stephanie Laborde; and great-grandchildren, Melanie Duvic, Brittani Evans, Blaine Kidder, Bayli Kidder and Aden Laborde. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Felonise Waguespack Folse; husband, Clifford Forest; and siblings, Hector Folse Jr., Roger Folse, Bernard Folse, Yolande Folse Toups, Marie Jeanne Folse Savoie and Babette Folse Tullia. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 29 to March 1, 2012 OLIVIER, DOROTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy Toups Olivier, 82, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Louis Olivier Sr.; sons, Gerald Olivier and wife, Cindy, Kenneth Olivier and wife, Darla, and Louis Olivier Jr. and wife, Terrell; daughter, Linda LeBoeuf; sister, Betty Delacerda; and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar "June" Toups and Mayola Bergeron Toups; and brothers, Melvin and Raymond Toups. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 29 to March 1, 2012 ROME, MCNEELY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== McNeely "Mac" Joseph Rome, 90, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Donaldsonville, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Rosemary Bourg Rome; sons, Robert G. Rome and wife, Joan, of Mathews and McNeely J. Rome Jr. and wife, CeCe, of Golden Meadow; grandchildren, Dr. Alison Rome, Robert Rome and wife, Ann, Dr. Courtney Rome, Lindsey Rome and Jessica Rome; great-grandchildren, Gianna and Cooper Joseph Rome; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Lula Mae Terrebonne Rome; parents, Joseph M. Rome Sr. and Lucille Dellate Rome; brothers, Earl, Ervin, and Harold Bruce; and sister, Enola Broussette. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, a eucharistic minister, World War II Navy veteran, a member of KC Council 9000 of Golden Meadow, a 4th Degree Knight and a member of American Legion Post 259. He was a 40 year employee of Texaco in Leeville and Golden Meadow Fields. He was an outspoken member of the community and a regular contributor to Rose's morning round table discussion group. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to KC Bishop Greco Memorial Fund C/O KC Council of Golden Meadow. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 29 to March 1, 2012 SMITH, SHEILA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sheila McCoy Smith, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Gwen Smith Apanowicz and husband, Gerald V. Apanowicz, of Katy, Texas, Amilie Smith Belanger and husband, LeRoy J. Belanger Jr., of Houma and Mary Kay Smith Naquin and husband, Larry, of Houma; grandchildren, Michelle Ann Ledet and husband, Jeffy, Timothy Joseph Belanger and wife, Stacie Belanger, Lindsey Leigh Apanowicz, Ethan Michael Belanger and Joel Anthony Belanger; and sister, Jewell McCoy West. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cecil Smith; parents, John McCoy and Priscilla Toujan McCoy; and brother, John E. McCoy. Sheila was a caring and compassionate nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center for many years mostly working in the nursery. She was a past member of the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild. She was a longtime parishioner at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She enjoyed art, painting, watching movies and spending time with family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from February 29 to March 1, 2012 SONGY, PATRICIA RHODES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia S. Rhodes-Songy, 66, a native of Los Angeles and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Michel M. Songy "Mickey"; two sons, Barry P. Rhodes and companion, Wendy Naquin, and Thomas R. Rhodes and wife, Ashley Billiot; daughter, Rebecca R. Lovell and husband, Charles Lovell Jr.; stepson on paper but son in our hearts, Corey M. Songy and wife, Heidi; grandchildren, Christopher M. Lovell and wife, Nicole, Owen Rhodes, Hayden Songy, Gretchin Gregoire and companion, Matthew Gaudet; my special Angel who took care of and loved me beyond her years and expectations, Thank you, one last time, Alyssa Rhodes, Grannie's "Deedle Bop"; sister, Gwendolyn and husband, Patrick Liner; brother, Greg and wife, Carrie Steele; sister-in-law, Dale R. Steele; great- grandchildren, Talan J. and Brynn C. Lovell, and Hailey J. and Stephen P. Gaudet; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank. M. Rhodes; mother, Mildred M. Duplantis and stepfather, Elward L. Duplantis; brother, Richard P. Steele; niece, Rhonda Steele; and father, Paul Richard Steele. She 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 February 29 to March 1, 2012 WILEY, MARYE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1202.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marye Adcock Wiley, 81, a native of Crowley and resident of Galliano, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Additional services will be held in Livingston, Texas through Pace Funeral Home on Saturday, with burial at Magnolia Hill Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert "Bob" Wiley; daughters, Linda Wiley Boutros and husband, Eddy, Martha Wiley Bonin, Diana Wiley Crenshaw, and Shirley Wiley McCurley and husband, Paul; brother, W. Sherman Adcock; and 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Everett Adcock and Florence Cornett Adcock; son-in-law, Sinclair "Kit" Crenshaw; brothers, Chester and Jarrett Adcock; and sister, Martha "Pooch" Adcock Walters. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================