OBITUARIES for JULY 2012; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 2 August 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 July 1 to July 2, 2012 BLACK, LONNIE Lonnie Clifton Black, 77, of Pascagoula, MS passed away peacefully Fri., June 29th 2012. Visitation will be from 11 am until service time. Bro. Gene Vance will be officiating.Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 2nd 2012 at 2 pm from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home located at 8691 Old Pascagoula Rd. Theodore, AL 36582. Interment will follow in Serenity Memorial Gardens. He was born March 28th 1935 in Ft Pierce, FL. Mr. Black was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a hard working commercial fisherman and heavy equipment operator who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren upon retirement. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Jane Billheimer Black, his children Russel (Paula) Black of Cut Off, LA, Darren Black of Easton, PA , Russell (Joyce) Black of Collierville, TN, and Beth (Brian) Chapuis of Pascagoula, MS; brother Eugene (Marion) Black of Milton, FL; sister Euretha (Lindy) Black of Holt, FL; grandchildren Anthony (Dawn) Black of Cut Off, LA, Brandon Black of Collierville, TN, Avery and Briley Chapuis of Pascagoula, MS; great- grandchildren Damen and Jeremy Black of Cut Off, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Nancy Black; brothers James, Ira and Eli Black; granddaughter Jessica Black. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 1 to July 2, 2012 REED, GRACE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Grace Use' LeBlanc Reed, 82, a native and resident of Schriever, died on Fri., June 29, 2012. Visitation will be held on Mon., July 2, 2012 from 8 am. to Mass time, 11 am. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A burial will follow in the St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. She is survived by one son, Patrick LeBlanc and wife Wanda, one brother, Robert Use' of Schriever, step-daughters, Rachel Rutter and husband Lea, Rhonda Allen and husband George, Becky Spraggins and husband Jay, one grandchild, Elizabeth Leon and husband Wilton, Jr., three great-grandchildren, Hunter Brown, Layne Brown, and Alyssa Leon, three step great-grandchildren, Debbie, Simeon, and Reuben Leon, and sister-in-law Sandra Use'. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Patrick LeBlanc Sr., second husband, James Francis Reed, parents, Claude Use' and Mae Poincon Use', two step-sons, Jason and David Reed, two brothers, Larry Use', Ralph Use', one sister, Shirley Belanger, and one grandson, Jonathan Patrick LeBlanc. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 1 to July 2, 2012 TALBOT, GILBERT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gilbert James Talbot Sr., 80, died Fri., June 29, 2012. He was a native of Morgan City, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Mon., July 2, 2012 from 9 am. to 11 am. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Mon., July 2, 2012 at 11 am. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his, Son:Gilbert "Gil" Talbot Jr. and Deborah Talbot, daughter, Melinda Talbot Lantrip and William Tieken, brothers, Russell Talbot Sr and late wife Iris Gaston Talbot, and Riley Talbot Sr. and Sylvia Cunningham Talbot, grandchildren: Sunny Lantrip, Lindsay Talbot, Layne Lantrip, and Gilbert "Gibby" Talbot III, and sister In law, Gwen Renynolds Talbot. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his, spouse, Joyce Savoie Talbot, parents, Ernest and Leona Kern Talbot, brother, Charles C. Talbot, and Ernest Talbot and wife Francis G. Talbot. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He served on the Terrebonne Levee Board since 1992. He was the founding father of the Montegut Hunting club, established 1960. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Sacred Heart Church in Montegut. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 1 to July 2, 2012 THIBODAUX, CAROLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carole Bergeron Thibodeaux, 70, a native and a resident of Bourg, died Fri., June 29, 2012. Visitation will be Tues., July 03, 2012 from 9 am. to 11 am. at St. Ann Church . A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tues., July 03, 2012at 11 am. at St. Ann Church , Bourg, LA. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Bourg. She is survived by her husband, Kervin Thibodeaux, daughter, Cindy Voclain and husband Robert, son, Adrian Thibodeaux and wife Vera, son, Wayne Thibodeaux and wife Connie, son, John Thibodeaux and wife Katrina, son, Brandon Thibodeaux and wife Jessica, four grandchildren, Maggie, Sierra, Kaylie, Logan, two great- grandchildren, Claire and Lexie. She was preceded in death by her parents, father, Gustave Bergeron, mother, Genevieve Bergeron Ramsey. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 2 to July 3, 2012 BREAUX, LOURIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lourie P. Breaux, 73, a native and resident of Larose, died on Sat. June 30, 2012. Visitation will be held from 10 am. to a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 pm. on Tues. July 3, 2012, at Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Kim Breaux and wife Marsha, daughters, Monique Breaux, Laurie Breaux and companion Ernest Matherne, Katie Boudreaux and husband Al, and Lisa Breaux, brothers, David Plaisance and Teddy Plaisance, sisters, Tillie Thibodaux, Miriam Falgout, and Elvira Creppel, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duffy Breaux, Jr., parents, Lawrence and Elvira Adams Plaisance, brother, Lawrence Plaisance Jr., and one granddaughter, Lauren K. Breaux. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 2 to July 3, 2012 DARDAR, LINDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda Ann Helmer Dardar, 69, a native of Lafitte, and a resident of Golden Meadow, died on Thurs, June 28, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9 am. to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am., at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. A burial will follow in the Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Teddy Dardar and fiancé Angel Thompson, daughters, Myra St. Pierre and husband Wayne, Sr. "Hoop", Maria Naquin and Husband Martin, Jr. "Co-Co", Rochelle LeBlanc and husband Kelly, Shawn Dardar, Yvette Verret and husband Adam, 17 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Beatrice Babin Helmer, and brother, Donald Helmer, Sr. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 2 to July 3, 2012 MARCEL, FERREL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ferrel Paul Marcel, 75, a native of Houma and a resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, June 30, 2012. Visitation will be Monday, July 02, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held on Tuesday, July 03, 2012at 11:00 AM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Houma, LA. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chauvin, LA. He is survived by his sons, Craig Anthony Marcel, Brad Michael Marcel, brothers, Raymond Marcel, Sr. ,Leron Marcel, Sr., Steve Marcel, Frank Marcel, Jr., and sister, Betty Sons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Benoit Marcel, father, Frank Claude Marcel, Sr., and mother, Lucille Marie Domangue Marcel. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 3 to July 4, 2012 BABIN, YVONNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Yvonne Theresa Babin, 83, a native and a resident of Bayou Blue, died Tues., June 26, 2012. A Graveside Service will be held Fri., July 6, 2012 at 10 am at St. Louis Cemetery, Houma. She is survived by, nephew, Art Paul Babin, Sr., nieces, Melissa Ann Babin and companion Thomas Duplantis and Cathleen Marie Babin, niece-in-law, Myra Babin, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by, her father, Raoul Adam Babin, mother, Ida Marie Babin, brother, Ronald "Bosco" Babin and wife Patrica "Pat", sister, Helen Brien and husband Lawrence, great niece, Gabrielle Hebert great nephew, Cody Pitre. Yvonne left a legacy in anyone's heart that she met. She lived a life of happiness that most can only dream of and she didn't' have much. She was one who appreciated family and loved and cared less of the things of this world. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 3 to July 4, 2012 BARRIOS, MICHELLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michelle Chantel Mary Barrios, 44, a native and resident of Galliano, died on June 30, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 am. until Religious Services at 11 am. on Fr. July 6, 2012 at the Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. The burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. She is survived by her parents, Daniel A. Barrios Sr., and Billie Jo Barrios, three sons, Travis Mayo, Harold Mayo, and Carl Pointdexter, three daughters, Alicia Quatrevingt, Brittany Mayo, and Carinasia Pointdexter, brother, Danile A. Barrios II, and two sisters, Loretta Reese, and Billie Faye Vizier, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her step mother, Sally Barrios, and sister, Raquel Barrios. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 3 to July 4, 2012 CARRODUS, LINDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda W. Carrodus passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer surrounded by her loving family on Fri., June 29, 2012 at the age of 50. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Thurs., July 5, 2012 at 11 am. with visitation on Wednesday from 5 pm. until 9 pm. and on Thurs. from 9 am. until service time. Interment will follow in J.M. Fussell Cemetery. Beloved wife of David S. Carrodus. Loving mother of Mickey Bourque (Annabelle), Scott Bourque (Leah), April Bourque (Mikie Coates) and Samantha Carrodus. Daughter of Jans and Mary Williamson. Sister of Leanne Everhardt (Pete Falcon), Laurie Derks (Billy), Louis Williamson (Mae), Charlie Williamson (Enola) and Carl Williamson (Jeanne). Sister-in-law of Myron Carrodus (Bonnie), James Carrodus (Linda) and Donald Carrodus (Patty). Granddaughter of Eleanor Williamson. Grandmother of Blaine Bourque, Nicholas Bourque, Delaney Bourque, Wyatt Bourque, Landry Bourque and Adrian Meyers. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, family, friends and all guests of Land-O-Pines Family Campground. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 3 to July 4, 2012 DIAZ, STERLING ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sterling Clifton Diaz passed away on Sun., July 1, 2012 at the age of 87. He was born Oct. 13, 1924. Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2012 at St. Joseph Co-Cathederal in Thibodaux, Louisiana from 8:30 am to 11 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am. followed by interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the beloved husband of Edith Jeter Jackson Diaz and the late Rose Mary Barbier Diaz; son of the late Theodule "TA" & Jeanne Boudreaux Diaz; father of Wayne Diaz and wife Donna, Beverly Ledet and husband John, Claudia Lopez and husband Alvin "Sparky", Denise Naquin and husband Lynn, Dexter Diaz and wife Jeri, and Annette Adams and husband David "Dog"; grandfather of Daniel & Alicia Diaz, Dustin Junot, Kelly Ledet Turner, Ben, John Albert, & Max Ledet, Myron Lopez, Misty Lopez Evans, Lynn Jr., Clint, Trent & the late Clay Naquin, Lance & Sunnie Diaz, Amanda Adams Guidry, Drew Adams; great-grandfather of Ashley & Emily Turner, Mathew, Kathryn, & Kenedee Ledet, Blake & Seth Lopez, Ellis & Brenna Evans, Brennon, Maddie & Jolie Naquin, Peyton Guidry, Grant & Sydney Junot. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Edward & Norman "Nookie" Diaz. He was Lafourche Parish Registar of Voters until his retirement in 2010. Also a parishioner/usher of St. Joseph Co Cathederal, Thibodaux High School Booster Club, Krewe of Christopher, Knights of Columbus, North Thibodaux Fire Department. He was a member of the Thibodaux Lions Club, Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation Board, president of Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children, organizer of the annual Lions-Saints benefit football game and served as Director of Lions International for two years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: La. Lions Camp, 292 L. Beauford Drive, Anacoco, LA 71403. 1-800-348-6567. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 3 to July 4, 2012 GREER, ANABEL Anabel Greer was born on Friday, August 15, 1930 in Merryville, LA. She passed away on Sat., June 30, 2012 at Toledo Nursing Center, Zwolle,LA Funeral Services for Anabel Greer, 81, of Many, LA, will be held on Thurs., July 05, 2012 at 11 am. at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, Many, LA with Rev. Buddy Greer officiating. Burial will follow in the Zwolle City Cemetery, Zwolle, LA. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 04, 2012, at 5:30 pm at the Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, Many, LA. She is survived by two daughters, Pam Jarboe of Clarksville, TN and Kim Gee of Morrisville, ID; one sister, Carmen Morgan of Louisville, KY; five grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Cecil and Sarah Elizabeth Marshall and one sister, Joan Cooper. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 3 to July 4, 2012 LAGARDE, JOEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joel Paul "Egore" Lagarde, 55, a resident of Larose, died on June 30, 2012. A visitation will be held from 10 am. to Mass time at 12 pm. on Thurs. July, 5 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his ex-wife Becky Webb Lagarde, three sons, Joel Plaisance, Jacob Plaisance, and Jeremy Lagarde, two daughters, Jole Guidry, and Jerrica Lagarde, three brothers, Lionel J. Lagarde Jr. and wife Juanita, Toby J. Lagarde and wife Tanya, and Wesley J. Lagarde Sr. and wife Mitzi, and seven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye M. Lagarde, grandparents, Joachim and Juliette Lagarde, and Leo and Fannie Orgeron, and one niece, Demi L. Lagarde. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 3 to July 4, 2012 NAQUIN, LANNY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lanny Joseph Naquin, 56, a native of Houma, LA and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:10 pm Sun., July 1, 2012. Visitation will be at Landry's Funeral Home at 5 pm. to 10 pm. on Tues., July 3, 2012 with mass at 11 am. on Wed., July 4, 2012 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Clifford Joseph Naquin, Jr. and Miriam LeCompte Naquin, one brother, Lynn Naquin, Sr. and wife Denise, four sisters, Leslie Morgan and husband Floyd, Lorraine Bourgeois and husband Marco, Lisette Washispack and husband Quentin, Lona Bernard and husband Jim, twelve nephews, five nieces, two great-nephews and two great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford "Clay" Joseph Naquin, Sr., Camille Guillot Naquin, Roosevelt George LeCompte and Celeste Bergeron LeCompte, two nephews, Clay Jude Naquin and Joseph Anthony Bourgeois, and one niece, Celeste Mary Bourgeois. Lanny was a loving son, brother and uncle. He had a heart of gold with a deep, father-like love for all his nieces and nephews. Aside from his family, Lanny's greatest joy was to be on his boat fishing! Near the end of his life, Lanny expressed his faith in God and his need for a Savior - JESUS. He was Catholic. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 3 to July 4, 2012 VERDIN, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Cecilia Verret Verdin, 89, died Sun., July 1, 2012 at 11:58 pm. She was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Wed., July 4, 2012 from 5 pm. until 9 pm. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Thurs., July 5, 2012 from 9 am. until service time at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thurs., July 5, 2012 at 11 am. at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Burial at St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery She is survived by her, sons, Ernest Verdin and wife Virginia, Paul J. Verdin, Sr. and companion Mildred Dion, daughter, Cathy Verdin and fiance Joseph Foret, 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her, husband, John Norris Verdin, parents, Joseph and Felicia Billiot Verret, son, John Norris Verdin, Jr., daughter, Mary Alice Parfait, grandchild, Holly Parfait, great grandchild, Brea' Delaune, brothers, Wilson Verret, Dalton Verret, Edville Verret, Hilton Verret, Michel Verret, sisters, Hilda Verret and Eva Foret. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a fisherman, trapper and a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and fishing. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 4 to July 5, 2012 BREAUX, HERBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herbert R. Breaux, 71, a native of Gheens and a resident of Raceland, died on July 2, 2012. A visitation will be held from 8 am. to Funeral time at 12 pm. on Thurs. July 5, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland. A burial will follow in The Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery in Matthews. He is survived by his wife, Cathy F. Breaux, two sons, Dwayne R. Breaux, and Todd A. Breaux and wife Stacey, daughter, Trudy Franks and husband, Larry, three brothers, Daly Breaux, Fredrick Breaux, James Breaux, 10 grandchildren, Zachary Breaux, Jordan Breaux, Dillan Breaux, Shaun Breaux, Logan Breaux, Lauren Fitch, LeeAnn Fitch, Tara Franks, Heidi Franks, Shelly Franks, 2 great grandchildren, Kennedy LeBoeuf and Violet LeBoeuf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Venice and Zilda D. Breaux. He was a member of Sugarland Country Club. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 4 to July 5, 2012 CARTER, DEVARONTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Devaronte Carter, 15, a native of Houma and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Mon., June 25, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 am. until 11 am. Thurs., July 5, 2012 at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The Religious Service will begin at 11 am. Thurs. at Moses Baptist with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his parents Alicia Holmes and Harold Carter; two brothers Harold Holmes and Kijana Holmes; a sister Ashley Cook; and his grandfather Sidney McBride. He was preceded by his grandparents Joyce H. McBride, William Tillman, and Willie Mae Carter Johnson Hubbard. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 4 to July 5, 2012 HARRIS, ELVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elvin Hayward Harris, 77, died on Thurs, June 28, 2012. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until 9 am. on Thurs., July 5, 2012 with funeral services from 10 am. to 11 am. at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, 922 Goode Street, Houma, La. Rev. Blaine Clay officiating. Interment will be at South Down Cemetery, Houma. Husband of the late Zenobia Matthews Harris. Former husband of Bertha Jones Harris. Son of the late Willie and Carrie Taylor Harris. Father of Paula Harris (Barry) Jones, Darlene (Clarence) McGuire, Sylvia (Kevin) Brown, Diane and Linda Matthews, Catherine Carter, Martha Jones, Christopher (Kenya) Harris, Stafford, Herbert, and Andrew Matthews, Donald (Verna) Jones, and the late Alvin and Ronald Matthews. Brother of Vera Lawson of St. Paul, MN, Willie Harris, Albert Harris, Harold Harris and the late Rita Walker, Elma Owens, and Lester, Ophelia, and Anita Harris. Funeral entrusted to The Baloney Funeral Home, LLC., 399 Earl Baloney Street, Garyville, La. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 4 to July 5, 2012 MCCOY, LARRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry McCoy, 52, a native of Terrebonne parish and a resident of Houma, died on July 2, 2012. Visitation & Funeral Services will be held at Community Funeral Home. Visitation on Thurs., July 5, 2012 from 5 to 8 pm. Visitation & Funeral Services on Fri., July 6, 2012 . Visitation from 9 to 11am., funeral at 11am, with burial at Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. McCoy, mother, Betty McCoy Ross, son, Dorain L. McCoy, daughters, Mary M. Billiot and Samatha Collins and husband Kevin, brothers, Nelson, Victor, Ken, Michael and wife JoAnn; James and wife Kryistal; Erick and wife Ebony McCoy, sisters, Wanda McCoy; Lenore Ross and Ashley Ross. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry McCoy, Sr., grandson, Stephen A. Williams, Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 4 to July 5, 2012 PELLEGRIN, LINDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda Rose Trahan Pellegrin, 67, born on Sep. 8, 1944, went home to be with the Lord on Tues., July 3, 2012 at 2 am. after a long battle with cancer. She was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Thurs., July 5, 2012 from 6 pm. until 9 pm. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Fri., July 6, 2012 from 8 am. until 10:30 am. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Fri., July 6, 2012 at 11 am. at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Burial: St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 She is survived by her, husband of 50 years, Lee Pellegrin, Sr., four sons, Lee Pellegrin, Jr. and wife Myra, Clinton Pellegrin and wife Tressa, Farrell Pellegrin and Carl Pellegrin, one daughter, Elizabeth and husband Robert LeCompte, 12 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two sisters, Jackie Dominique, and Sharon Graham and two brothers, Daniel Trahan and Michael Trahan. She was preceded in death by her, one granchild, Ashlynn Dupre, parents, Clinton Trahan and Etta Daspit Trahan Tastet, step father, Lawrence Tastet, two sisters, Marietta Scott and Trudy Breaux. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. The family would love to give a special thank you to Lydia Colvin, who was her caregiver and became a very special part of our family. She was also a very avid member of the Krewe of Aphrodite for over twenty years. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 4 to July 5, 2012 VERDIN, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Joseph Verdin, 48, died Thurs., June 28, 2012. He was a native and resident of Dulac. Visitation will be held on Thurs., July 5, 2012 from 5 pm. until 9 pm. at Chauvin Funeral Home and Fri., July 6, 2012 from 8 am. until Service time at Chauvin Funeral Home Funeral Service will be held on Fri., July 6, 2012 at 11 am. at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his, Brothers, Hank Verdin and wife Donna, Leroy Verdin and wife Angela, Douglas Verdin and companion Lucinda and Danny Verdin; Sisters, Betty Dehart and husband Nathan, Lena Verdin and companion Faron Parfait, Mary Lowe and husband Jim, Shirley Verdin and companion Thomas Garress and Sabrina Punch and husband Todd; 25 Nieces and nephews 23 Great nieces and nephews and "Lil Podna" Ty Punch; Numerous friends and family. He was preceded in death by his, Parents, Evans Verdin, Jr and Esther Marie Verret Verdin; Grandparents, Evans Joseph Verdin and Marie Elaine Francis Verdin and Leah Billiot Verdin and Ellis Verret and Helena Billiot Verret; Sister, Patricia Verdin. He was a member of Clanton Chapel United Methodist Church. Robert "Robear" was a kind softhearted brother and friend that would give you the shirt off his back. He was always willing to help those he loved dearly. He enjoyed life and was the life of the party. He enjoyed cooking (a good one at that) and being with family and friends. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 4 to July 7, 2012 WALLACE, PRENTISS, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Prentiss Wallace, Sr., 56, a resident of Houma, and a native of Crystal Springs, MS., died Mon., July 2, 2012 at his residence at 10:30 am. Visitation will be Sat., July 7, 2012 from 10 am. to 1 pm., at the Houma Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on HWY 311 Service: 1 pm. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Ranch in Houma. Prentiss was a retired employee of Terrebonne Parish School District. Prentiss was a Jehovah's Witnesses, served in The United States Marine Corps, a members of the St. Joseph Masonic Hall in Thibodaux, Louisiana. His hobbies was hunting, fishing, plowing, and constructing. Prentiss leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Shirley "Sue" Johnson Wallace of Houma, La., three sons, Prentiss (Karmisha) Louis Wallace, Jr. of Byram, MS, Shane Sanders of Thibodaux, Louisiana, and Wendell Shelby-Wallace of Houma, LA, one daughters, Tiffany Purnell of Jackson, MS; one brother, Alfred Young of Jackson, MS, three sisters, Regina (Hughlon) Jackson of Hattiesburg, MS., Chandra (Fletcher) Floyd of Decatur, Georgia, Sherry Wallace of Flowood, MS, three grandchildren, Brianna Wallace, Peyton Keener, and Geovunn Miller of Byram, MS, one godchild, Lajohn Celetine; five aunts, Annett Jones of Terry, MS., Flora Boyd of Dearfield, FL., Alice Hicks, Lillian Montgomery and Mary Wallace all of Jackson, MS; five uncles, Livert (Johnnie) Phillips, Jr., and Willie L. William both of Jackson, MS., James (Ruthie) Wallace of Cleveland, Ohio, C.P. (Barbara) Wallace of Birmingham, AL and G.W. (Arcola) Wallace of Terry, MS; and a host of relatives and friends. Prentiss was preceded in death by his grandparents, L.E. Phillips and Livert Phillips, Sr., his parents, Doretha Phillips Wallace and Elder Ivy Wallace; and a uncle: George Baker, Sr. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 5 to July 6, 2012 DUPRE, ARNOLD, JR. Arnold J. Dupre, Jr., 68, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Raceland, died on June 30, 2012. A visitation will be held on Thurs. July, 5, 2012 from 1 pm., to Memorial service time at 2 pm., at the Christian Fellowship Center. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Louann A. Dupre, son, Shane Dupre, daughters, Melissa Ledet and husband Billy, Celena Hotard, Shannon Theriot and husband Todd, Yolanda Dupre , and Rochelle Dupre, 13 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Sr., and Lorena Barrios Dupre, and his sister, Joyce Gisclair. Samart-Mothe of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 5 to July 6, 2012 RANES, SAMUEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Samuel D. "Sam" Ranes, 57, a native and resident of Lockport died on Wed. July 4, 2012. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Chapel on Thurs. from 4 pm. until 9 pm and on Fri. from 9 am. until funeral time. Funeral services will be held in the chapel on Fri. at 11 am. He is survived by his daughters, Brandie Leigh LeCompte and husband Ethan, Samantha Ranes; brother, Danny Ranes and wife Vickie; sisters, Ella Ranes, Patricia Bourgeois and husband Wayne, Arlene Bourg; grandchildren, Logan Ranes, Madison Lyons, Tanier Lyons, Alyssa Ranes; best friends, Duane Chauvin, Stinker, Spec; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Ranes and Camellia "Millie" Godwin; nephew, Kenny Steele. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 6 to July 7, 2012 BILLIOT, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Grace Billiot, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died Tues., July 03, 2012. Visitation will be Mon., July 09, 2012 from 9 am. to 11 am. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious Services will be held on Mon., July 09, 2012 at 11 am. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. She is survived by her four children, Tammy Boquet, Reverend Willis Naquin Jr. & wife Sandy, Gloria Naquin, Matthew Naquin, two brothers, four sisters, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter & Anna Lee Billiot, two brothers and two sisters. In lieu of flowers, donations 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 July 6 to July 7, 2012 DELONG, RICHELLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richelle Lynn DeLong, 43, a native and a resident of Houma, died Thurs., July 05, 2012 at 12:53 am. Visitation will be Sat., July 07, 2012 from 9 am. to 11 am. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious Services will be held on Sat., July 07, 2012at 11 am. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. She is survived by her, mother, Clara Grisham, fiancé' ,Steve Jones, three sisters, Barbara Cumbie & husband Don "Chuckley", Sylvia Cook & husband Dave, and Geraldine Santini. She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Earle DeLong Sr., brother, Nelson Earle DeLong Jr. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 6 to July 7, 2012 RODRIGUE, DALE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dale Joseph Rodrigue, 59, died peacefully at home on Wed. July 4, 2012 after his illness with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was a native and resident of Chackbay. Visitation will be held on Sat. July 7, 2012 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay, LA from 8 am. until Funeral Time. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 am. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Burial will follow in church cemetery. He is survived by his son: Elijah Rodrigue, grandson, Beau Rodrigue, parents, Rodney and Lorita Percle Rodrigue, sisters, Susan Martinez and husband Eddie, and Janet Loupe and husband Karl, Kathy LaGraize and husband Paul III, Laura Verdun and husband David, Rhonda Rodrigue and husband Dedric, Rita Carrier and husband Will, brother, Rodney Rodrigue Jr., also numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Louise C. and O.P. Rodrigue Sr. and Rita and Clay Percle. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 7 to July 8, 2012 ROME, HEBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hebert "Buck" Rome, 60, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died on Thurs. July 5, 2012. A visitation will be held on Sat. July 7, 2012 from 9 am. until Mass time at 11 am. at First Assembly of God in Des Allemands. A burial will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Carol S. Rome, sons, Clayton Rome, and wife Christina, step-sons, P-Nut Truxillo, and wife Robin, and Terry Truxillo, step- daughters, Rosemary Truxillo, Rebecca Truxillo and companion Tom Candies, brothers, Norman Rome and wife Sylvia, Clifford Rome and wife Laura, sisters, Mavis Jones and husband Terry, Nancy Dowouis and husband Ronnie, 12 neices and nephews, ten grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chefter and Myrtle Rome, grandson, Donny Legendre, Beatrice Roulet and husband Irvin. Samart-Mothe Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 7 to July 8, 2012 ST. PIERRE, IRENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irene P St. Pierre, 88, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died on July, 4 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 am. to Mass time at 11 am. on Sat. July 7, 2012 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Burial will follow in the Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her son, Richard "Ricky" St. Pierre, Jr. and wife Pam, daughters, Jan St. Pierre, Jennifer Ogle, Janice LeBlanc and Janelle Bourg and husband Kent Sr., brothers, Claude Pitre, Ecland Pitre, Jr., and Leo "Blackie" Pitre, sister, Rita Blanchard, 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard St. Pierre, Sr., parents, Ecland, Sr. and Florida Angelette Pitre, brothers, Harris Pitre and Landry Pitre, sisters, Norma Gisclair, Velma "Sweet" Pitre, Inez Richoux and Lelia Pitre. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 6 to July 8, 2012 GASPARD, LARRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry J. Gaspard, 66, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Galliano, died on Wed. July 4, 2012. Visitation was held on Thurs. July 5, 2012 from 6 pm. to 10 pm at Falgout Funeral Home and on Fri. July, 6 2012 from 8 am. to 10:45 am. A mass was held on Fri. at 11 am. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, followed by a burial in the Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elaine J. Gaspard, two sons, Chance Gaspard and companion Aerminia Bermudez, and Brad Gaspard and wife Rachel, six brothers, Lindsey, Dolton Jr., Nolan, Roland, Timmy, and Norrison Gaspard, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Dolton Gaspard Sr. and Eleanor G. Gaspard, one brother, Livingston Gaspard, and two sisters, Dorothy Bubois, and Cathy Ames. He was a parishoner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 6 to July 8, 2012 MICHEL, DENNIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dennis Timothy Michel, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died Wed., July 4, 2012 at 9:15 am. Visitation was be held on Fri., July 6, 2012 from 6 pm. until 9 pm. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Sat., July 7, 2012 from 10 am. until service time at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat., July 7, 2012 at 11 am. at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 He is survived by his, sisters, Margaret Michel Rivoire, Monroe, LA, Mary Catherine Michel Rivoire, Seattle, WA, Carolyn Michel Oubre, New Iberia, LA, Elizabeth Michel Scurto and husband Michael, Houma, LA, and twin sister, Martha Michel Walker and husband Chris, Raceland, LA, sister in law, Carol K. Michel, Avondale, LA, 17 nieces and nephews, thirty great nieces and nephews and ten great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Abel Gustave Michel, Sr. and Anna May Fields Michel, brothers, Abel Gustave Michel, Jr. and Joseph Michael Michel. Dennis was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. He was a loving and dedicated student and employee at TARC for 50 years. The family would like to give special thanks and love to all employees of TARC, Dixie Community Home, Chateau Terrebonne Health Care and Hospice of South Louisiana. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to TARC, #1 McCord Road, Houma, LA 70363. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 7 to July 10, 2012 FRANCE, RUTH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruth Marie France, 92, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 9:30 PM. She was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Sat., July 7, 2012 from 9 am. to 11 am. at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat., July 7, 2012 at 11 am. at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Burial: St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 She is survived by her, Daughters: Shanna Coleman Trosclair and husband Errol J. "E.T." Trosclair Sr of Houma LA; Dianne "Dee" Bergeron and husband Rodney Paul Bergeron of Napoleanville LA; and Ann Coleman Robichaux of Orlando Fla; Sons: David Lee Coleman and his children Kim, David Jr, and Kerrie of Norfolk VA; Stephen Thomas Coleman and wife Sacha Smith Coleman of Houston TX; Sisters: Anna Mae Hebert of Bourg LA, Odette Hebert of Houma LA, and Vera Boggs of Gulfport Miss; Nephew and Godchild: Richard Louis Hebert of LaPlace LA, and Sister in Law: Leona Pye and late husband Thaddeus Pye of Houma LA; Grandchildren: Jodi T Webb and husband Kenneth Bruce Webb of Houma LA, Errol "Johnny" Trosclair Jr and wife Alice Vice Trosclair of Houma LA, Randy Bergeron and wife Dawn Cortez Bergeron of Labadeville LA, Rodney Bergeron Jr. of Napoleanville LA, Catherine Bergeron of Napoleonville LA, Kate-Lynn Robichaux and Kelsey Robichaux of Orlando Fla., Dana R. Schouest of Houma LA, and Kayala Coleman of Houston TX; Great Grandchidren: Grace Mary Trosclair, Robbie Trosclair, Peter Trosclair, Claire Bergeron, Christian Bergeron and Ariel Rain Cooper. She was preceded in death by her, 1 st Husband: William Lee Coleman Jr.; Spouse: Robert France; Parents: Thomas and Mary Pye of Houma LA; Brothers: Peachie Pye. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Maria Immacolata School on 324 Estate Drive Houma, Louisiana 70364. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 8 to July 10, 2012 ALLEN, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James "Jimmy" "King James" Allen, a self employed masonry cement finisher, died Wed. July 4, 2012 at Oschner/St. Ann Hospital in raceland. He was 58, a native of Houma and a resident of Raceland. A visitation will be held at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville on Sun. July 8, 2012 from 3 pm. to 5 pm., and at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4928 N. Bayou Black Dr. in Gibson on Mon. July 9, 2012 from 9 am. to 11:30 am. Religious services beginning at 12 pm. conducted by Rev. Lloyd Jones. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Rev. James Allen Sr., and Eula Bellizana Allen of Houma, two sons, Torran Fleming of Mamou, and Quinton Allen of St. Rose, five daughters, Demetria and Medeline Allen and Kema (Corey) Harris all of Houma, Ja'Mee Green and Ashiya Washington of Raceland, one brother, Dennis (Janell) Allen of Houma, one sister, LaFern Jones of Houma, a foster sister, Shanderay Aitkens of Houma, devoted friend, Shelia Green of Raceland. He was also survived by five grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Allen, paternal grandparents, John Allen Sr. and Elnora Hawkins Allen, maternal grandparents, Jack Bellizana and Vellia Robinson Bellizana, a brother-in-law, Jessie Jones, granddaughter, Layla Fleming, six uncles and four aunts. James was a Deacon at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and a member of various organizations including Blaine C. Clay Lodge #14 F&AM, Samuel Wright Chapter #40 Royal Arch Masons, Lawrence Ketchens #18 Knights Templar, John Parson Consistory #170, Platta Temple #15 Shrine Club, J.J. Clement #15 Order of Eastern Stars and 2nd Vice-President with the Krewe of Shaka Carnival Club in Thibodaux. Jimmy was a friend to all and will be sadly missed. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 8 to July 10, 2012 CALLAHAN, LEOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leola Martin Callahan, 100, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, LA. died Thurs., July 5, 2012. Visitation will be held on Mon., July 9, 2012 from 9 am. until service time at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Mon., July 9, 2012 at 11 am. at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 She is survived by her, son, Theodore "Ted" Callahan, Jr. and wife Mary Ann, granddaughter, Aimee Anderson and husband Raymond Anderson, III, two great granddaughters, Madison C. Anderson and Lexi R. Anderson, sister, Mable Martin Rhodes, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Theodore Callahan, Sr. parents, Justin Abbie Martin and Ocelia LeBlanc Martin, brother, John Martin, sisters, Kathryn Martin Boudreaux, Esther Martin Price. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral . She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 8 to July 10, 2012 DOMANGUE, FLORENCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Florence Autin Domangue, 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Lockport, died on Fri. July 6, 2012. A visitation will be held on Mon. July 9, 2012 from 5 pm. to 10 pm. and on Tues. July 10, 2012 from 8 am. to 10:45 am. at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tues. July 10, 2012 at 11 am. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport followed by a burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Jimmie Domangue, Andrew Domangue and wife Donna, Ennis Domangue and wife Sharon, and Anthony Domangue and wife Clara, daughters, Tina Domangue, Diana LeCompt, Cathleen Tastet, Alice Guidroz and husband Felix Sr., Jane Smith and husband Earlie, and Darlene Lamey and husband Doug, brothers, Louivance Autin, and Nelson Autin Jr., and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Domangue Sr., parents, Nelson and Rose Guidry Autin, son, Ernest J. Domangue Jr., and many brothers and sisters. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 8 to July 10, 2012 KRAEMER, CLAUDE, JR. Claude A. Kraemer Jr., 81, died on May 3, 2012, in Cumming, GA from complications of a stroke. A Christian memorial service will be held on July 10th in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born and raised in Lafourche Parish, Kraemer, LA. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Western Electric (AT&T) in San Leandro, CA until retirement. Claude and Loris raised their family in the San Francisco Bay Area of California and enjoyed their golden years in Arizona. He is survived by three loving children, daughter, Ann Sousa of Sparks, Nevada, daughter, Jane Baker (Barry) of Roseburg, Oregon, and son, Claude III (Claudia) of Cumming, Georgia. He is also survived by siblings, Thais Price, Earl Kraemer (Catherine) Louella (Harold) Daigle, Clara Kraemer, and Faye Kraemer; four grandsons, Aaron, Adam, Levi, Joshua; two great grand daughters, Kiele and Melina; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Sr. and Clara Kraemer, and by his wife of 52 years, Loris. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 8 to July 10, 2012 NAQUIN, ANTOINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoine Oliver Naquin, 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Montegut, died Wed., July 04, 2012. Visitation will be Mon., July 09, 2012 from 5 pm. to 9 pm. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Visitation will continue on Tues., July 10, 2012 from 9 am. until funeral time at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Pointe-Aux-Chene. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tues., July 10, 2012 at 12 pm. at St. Charles Borromeo Church , Pointe-Aux-Chene. Burial will be in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Pointe-Aux-Chene. He is survived by his sons, Louis Naquin, Roy Naquin and wife Elaine, Alton Naquin, Henry Naquin and wife Earline, Wilbert Naquin and wife Donna, Wilson Naquin, Paul Naquin and wife Jerri, Roddy Naquin and wife Jerri, daughters, Adeline LeBoeuf, Ezola Lirette and husband Chris, Adele Linton, Ezoline Naquin and companion Dante, Annadele Verdin and husband Aaron, 52 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-granchildren, two brothers - Andrew Verdin and Harris Dardar, four sisters, Edna Dantin, Rose Danos, Rita Pitre, and Theresa Billiot. He was preceded in death by his, father Levest Naquin, mother, Cecile Naquin, sons, Peter Naquin and Baby Boy Naquin, brothers, Alex Naquin, Innerce Dardar, Adam Naquin, sisters, Angelina Naquin, and three grandchildren. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 9 to July 10, 2012 BALDWIN, BRYAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bryan Paul Baldwin, age 54, was called by God from this world t be with our Lord and Savior on July 6, 2012 at 5:30 am. after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Visitation for the public at 9:30 am. and a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 am. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville, LA on Sat. July 14, 2012. God blessed us with the life of Bryan on Oct. 4, 1957. He was the son of the late Robert "Bob" and Louise "Lou" Baldwin. Bryan resided in the town of Napoleonville, LA where he was born and raised. He is survived by hid wife, Wendy, his son and his wife, Ryan (Tesha) Baldwin of Napoleonville, LA, his daughter and her husband, Kasey (Dr. Addison) Thompson of Rayville, LA, his two granddaughters, Grace and Allie Baldwin of Napoleonville, LA, his five brothers, Clyde (Beverly) Baldwin of Tomball, TX, Robert (Barbara) Baldwin of Napoleonville, LA, Waren Baldwin of Prairieville, LA, Mark Baldwin of Pierre Part, LA, Carl Baldwin of Pierre Part, LA, his three sisters, Cheryl (Howard "Shawee") Hebert of Napoleonville, LA, Karen (Larry) Arboneaux of Napoleonville, LA, Alma (Christopher "Chris") Landry of Denham Springs, LA, Germaine (Chief Master Sgt. William "Bill") Hill of San Antonio, TX, his one brother-in-law, Greg (Jana) Latour of Flora, MS, his one sister-in- law, Robin (Darrell) Landry of Prairieville, LA, his mother and father-in-law, Claude "CJ" (Audrey) Latour of Labadieville, LA. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, other relatives, and many friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Fredrick, Felicia Hill (Niece), Baby Arboneaux (nephew). Bryan graduated from Assumption Hisgh School in 1975 and, shortly after, married Wendy Latour of Labadieville. He was employed as a Process Operator by Melamine Chemicals in Donaldsonville, LA in 1978 and worked there until the plant closed in 2002. During that time he was promoted to a Scheduler and Planner, then later into the Operation Training Department. In 2002, Bryan began a career with Dow Chemical in Plaquemine, LA, as a Maintenance Coordinator and worked in that capacity until illness caused an early retirement in March of 2011. In 2001, Bryan was elected 1st Justice of the Peace and proudly served the citizens of Assumption Parish in that capacity until his passing. He was also appointed to the Assumption Parish Water Board representing Ward 1 and served on the board until his passing. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council and was a 3rd degree Knight. Bryan lived life to the fullest and made every moment count. He loved to hunt and has traveled to many states across America in search of the mythical "30 point buck". He has had many interests and hobbies throughout the years and is known as a "Jack of All Trades" Bryan was frugal and respected the life that God had blessed him with. He has generously helped countless people throughout his life and touched the hearts of many. This kindness and generosity has been given back throughout the past 16 months by many random acts of kindness, love, and prayer from family, friends, and strangers., We cannot possibly thank everyone enough for their compassion and support in our family's time of need. We would also like to thank the Lord above for blessing us with the life of Bryan. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the following, Sister Dulce Foundation, Inc Or American Brain Tumor Association ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 9 to July 10, 2012 HEBERT, ROSEANNA Roseanna Fay Hebert, 61, a native of Fort Smith, AK and a resident of Houma, died on Sat. July 7, 2012 at 8:25 am. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 9 to July 10, 2012 PRICE, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Rice Price, 56, a native of Toledo and a resident of Houma, died Fri., July 06, 2012. Memorial Visitation was held on Sun., July 08, 2012 from 6 pm. to 9 pm. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with cremation following. She is survived by, her husband, Leslie T. Price, Houma, LA, son, Kenneth Joseph Bonvillian, Jr. and wife Melonie, daughter, Krystal Rose Price; sister, Julie Mae Malbrough and Harold, Jr., sister , Elsie Jean Ledet, granddaughter, Lauryn Annette Bonvillian, stepfather, James Locklear She was preceded in death by her, Father, Walter Gould Rice, mother Mary Louise Locklear, brother, Walter Robert Rice, sister, Katherine Fanning. She was a loving wife, mother,grandmother, and sister. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 9 to July 10, 2012 ROEMER, CHARLES, II ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A memorial service honoring the life of Budgie Roemer will be at 11 am., Tues., July 10, 2012, at First United Methodist Church of Shreveport. Officiating will be the Revs. David Melville, Michael Barrett, and Carl Rhoads. The family will receive friends from 4-7 pm. Mon., July 9, 2012 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home. After a ten-year struggle, Alzheimer's felled Budgie within sight of his 90th birthday. What a magnificent decade-long fight he made against the ravages of the disease, able to communicate near the end only with a smile or a squeeze of your finger. Even then, one felt he could win. He was predeceased by his mother, step-father, and father Charles Elson "Pete" Roemer, sister, Margaret Roemer Read, and son-in-law Randall Harland Lefler. He is survived by Adeline McDade Roemer, his wife of 70 years, and partner in all endeavors and explorations, and their five children, Buddy Roemer and wife Scarlett, Margaret Roemer Lefler, Danny Roemer and wife Judy, Melinda Roemer Barrett and husband Michael, and Melanie Roemer Melville and husband David; seventeen grandchildren; and thirty-six great grandchildren: teachers, doctors, nurses, lawyers, farmers, preachers, financial planners, bankers, workers, students, managers, executives, writers, artists, singers, merchants, politicians, business owners, mothers, fathers, friends-all got their start from this marriage, and, in part, from this man. All treasure and will miss his bold character, humor and wit, razor-sharp mind, passion for life, and his ever-present compassion for those in need of a helping hand. A brother-in-law, Henry Read of New Orleans, and a host of nieces and nephews, and special family Charlton Lyons III, Cookie Demler Roemer, Patti Marchiafava join in celebrating this unique life. A depression-era farm boy, he was born December 11, 1923. He raised by his mother and stepfather Maggie and Vernon Mayer. "Budgie" is what Adeline always called him. It means "a small bird, like a parakeet". He volunteered and served in the Army Air Corp in WW II, attended Louisiana Tech University, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Louisiana State University. He married his high school sweetheart, Adeline. While attending LSU he worked as a welder in construction of the Esso (now Exxon) Refinery in Baton Rouge. While he lived an incredible life, difficult to describe even in a multi-volume biography, some endeavors highlight a sense of the man. Over the decades, he and Adeline worked together in all their activities, but were farmers first of all. They also worked with LSU to introduce a new cotton variety across the South, Stardel Cotton, first grown at Scopena Plantation and the LSU Red River Valley Experiment Station. Their specialty in agriculture was the introduction of the cultivation of hybrid seed corn on a massive scale with its detasseling, storage, and drying requirements. They owned an International Harvester equipment dealership and owned and operated two cotton gins. They grew cotton, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, tomatoes, geese, cattle, and owned a dozen airplanes to control insects on their crops and that of their neighbors. They helped organize rural electric cooperatives to bring electricity to the "unprofitable" rural areas of Louisiana. They battled for Rural Electric Administation cooperatives in congressional hearings and in the corridors of Congress, at the White House, in the Louisiana Legislature, and in the offices of Louisiana and Texas governors to get it done and done right. Throughout America, senior members of the REA Movement remember Charlie and Adeline Roemer with thankfulness. Living in the deep south in the 50's and 60's, a time of racial segregation by law and of many other racial abuses, Budgie was a strong and outspoken advocate of civil rights for minorities. He lived what he preached, welcoming black leaders to break bread with him and his family week after week at his home on the farm in Bossier Parish. He encouraged minorities to run for political office and supported them openly when they did. For this he was at times physically threatened. He refused to compromise, change or back down from his views on equality, which he found in the Declaration of Independence. "All men are created equal." His civil rights commitment was so deep that he chose his political candidates on this shared value above all others. Thus, he chose to support Congressman Edwin Edwards in a long-shot run for governor in 1970-71. He helped manage that campaign for governor operating from the Monteleone Hotel in downtown New Orleans, utilizing many political innovations for Louisiana campaigns, including computer software that provided constant polling of issues and their relative strengths, and a get-out-the-vote targeting strategy using telegrams sent to certain registered voters 48-hours prior to the election. After Edwards' narrow victory at the end of 1971, Roemer accepted the duties of Commissioner of Administration, serving for eight years. He vowed to protect the vulnerable and non-powerful and to bring the management and operations of state government into better focus and discipline. And he did - from the Superdome to the higher education system. Although at times controversial, he was known to be swift and fair in his management decisions on behalf of the Edwards' Administration. There is not a parish in Louisiana where the mention of the name "Roemer" does not elicit a question, "You any kin to Charlie Roemer?". If the answer is "yes", you get back a big smile and two words of gold, "Good Man". The butcher-block supper-table at Scopena is famous for the political meetings with visiting candidates coming to seek the support of family and friends around the table. What is not well known are the countless hours of debate around the table among family members and friends about the direction of the state and the country. At this same table, the family would plan their annual tour of the National Parks of America in the Lower 48 after the cotton crop was laid by in summer. Budgie always drove, with the five kids in the back seat. They drove from lower Mexico to Canada, from San Francisco to Boston. Summer after summer, driving to see America, two in front, five in back. No superhighways, no airplanes, no campers, no RVs, just a twelve to twenty-five dollar a night room for seven in a motel, cash, no credit cards, no reservations, gasoline at 35 cents a gallon, and a Studebaker, then, a Buick Roadmaster. Budgie loved LSU football, driving the whole family to every home game in the 50's, 540 miles roundtrip, Highway 71 to Highway 1 and 190 and over the bridge and back again, day game or night, Methodist Church bright and early the next morning. He loved movies and the family tried to go once every week, before television. He loved to read and passed that love to his children. His home is still lined with books-on every subject, a farm library. He got great enjoyment out of playing cards and games, from Russian Bank to Canasta. He taught his kids how to play Poker and was the "Master" of the universe. With a steely expression and a mind for numbers, he seemed unbeatable. He was just as interested in showing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren how to play some of those games and enjoyed playing them until his concentration departed as a result of his disease. He supported everything his children were involved in, from education to sports, to plays, and rarely missed their activities. Most of all he loved tennis, built a concrete court in the front yard, had the weirdest slices and left-handed shots, and the family doubles matches are still remembered with tears and laughter. As a family, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to the special care Budgie received over these past long months: St. Joseph's Hospice, especially Karen, Mandy, and Nancy; All About Care Home Services, especially Roger, Jaysen, Annie, Belinda, Kay, and Tina; Vaneshia; longtime friends, Josie, Idella, Donna, Joe Louis; Harmony House Hospice. Thank you so much. Honoring their grandfather as pallbearers will be his nine grandsons, Franklin, Chas, Havard, Peter, Drew, Jude, Daniel, Dakota, and Taunton. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Julie Norton, Caroline Roemer Shirley, Alden Murphy, Grace Berios, Kelley Snead, Gretchen Benner, Henry Read, Joe Averett, Ross McDade, Tommy McDade, Bill McDade, Charlie Hutchins, Lee Hutchins, and The Honorable Edwin Edwards. The family suggests memorials may be made to Hilman House Inc., 644 Herndon Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 On behalf of us all, "Here's to Budgie Roemer" Love, and thanks for giving so much to so many. So long Dad, Pop, Papa, and Grandpapa ROSE-NEATH FUNERAL HOME; MARSHALL STREET CHAPEL - ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 9 to July 11, 2012 SMITH, DONALD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald W. Smith Sr., born on Jan. 6, 1956, a native and resident of Cut Off, died on Sat. July 7, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 am. to Mass time at 11 am. on Tues July, 10 2012 at Sacred Heat Catholic Church. A burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Smith, children, Tyrus Smith and wife Beth, Morgan Smith, and Donald Smith Jr., sisters, Mae Ellen Terrebonne, and Alice F. Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Smith and Eva Hunter Smith. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 9 to July 10, 2012 THOMAS, STELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stella Mae Thomas, a retired home heath care giver, died Mon. July 2012 at her residence in New Orleans. She was 74 and a native of Napoleonville. A visitation will be held at Israelite Baptist Church, 2100 Martin L King Blvd, New Orleans on Mon. July 9, 2012 from 5:30 pm. to wake services at 7 pm. Funeral services on Tues. July 10, 2012 at 11 am. at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville conducted by Rev. Lloyd Jones. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her two sons and spouses, Kevin and Angela Banks, Terry Jefferson and Marie Davis. Also survived by six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Mary Banks. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville 369-7231. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 10 to July 11, 2012 CHAISSON, AUBREY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Aubrey C. Chaisson Sr., born on Aug. 2, 1933, a native of Bridge City and a resident of Golden Meadow, died on Mon. July 9, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 am. to 12:30 on Wed. July 11, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church followed by a Mass at 1 pm. The burial will also commence at the church cemetery. He was survived by his son, Aubry Chaisson Jr., daughters, Audrey Chaisson, Donna Chiasson, Penny Chiasson, grandchlidren, Johnny, Audra and Audrey Cheramie, Donald Willyard Jr., Derek Willyard, Aubrey Chiasson III, Renata Chiasson, Bridget Lane, Jesse Lane, Dillion Lane and twenty great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Bernice Gisclair Cheramie, parents, Oscar Chiasson and Edna Theriot Chiasson, brothers, Clarence Chiasson, Norris Chiasson, and Leroy Chiasson, grandchild, Harry Cheramie Jr., and one great-grandchild. He enjoyed fishing. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 10 to July 11, 2012 CROCHET, FLORENCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Florence "Miss Flo" Cotton Crochet, 85, a native of Houma and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 08, 2012. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm at Samart Funeral Home of Houma . Visitation will continue on Wed July 11, 2012 from 9am - 11am at St. Francis Cathderal. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wed July 11, 2012 at 11am at St. Francis Cathedral. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery # 2, Houma. She is survived by her son, Ronald J "Monk" Crochet, Sr. and wife Joyce, daughters, Crystal Dubois and husband Lerie, Michele Louviere, brother's, Delvin Cotton, Easton Cotton, sister, Elvina Matherne, ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Leroy J. Crochet, parents, John Dennis and Lovinia Rodrigue Cotton, two brothers, Lawrence Cotton and Sidney Lodrigue, sister, Marie Lydia Poiencot. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of others. The family would like to thank HL Haydel Memorial Hospice staff for their care, love and support. In lieu of flowers donations to Haydel Memorial Hospice. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 10 to July 11, 2012 FONSECA, DON CAROLS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Don Carlos Fonseca, 49, a native of Houma and a resident of Cypress, TX., died at 5:45 am. on Wed. July 4, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Sat. July 14, 2012 at Christian Assembly Church, 1971 W. Park Avenue, Shriever, from 10 am. to 12 pm. He is survived by his wife, Daricia Fonseca, two brothers, Glynn A. Fonseca, Daniel Fonseca Sr. and wife Annette, one sister, Cynthia Fonseca Dupre and Husband Ricky, Two Sons, Don Fonseca Jr. "DJ" and wife Liz, and Ryan Fonseca, one daughter, Catherine Fonseca, and one grandchild, Drake, three stepchildren, Dustin Dillman, Demi Dillman, Dalena Taylor and husband Ben, and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was a volunteer fire fighter for Cy Fair Volunteer Fire Dept. in Cypress, TX. He worked for Enterflex Inc. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 10 to July 11, 2012 HEATH, WILLIAM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William Dee Heath, 51, native of Gunter, Texas passed away at 6:15 pm. at his residence in Coleman, TX on July 3, 2012. The family will receive friends at a Visitation to be held at Turrentine- Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Gunter on Fri., July 6, 2012 from 6-8 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am. on Sat., July 7, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Gunter. Interment will follow at Gunter Cemetery. William was born March 25, 1961 in El Paso, TX, the son of Gary Walter and DeLois Ann (Magness) Heath. He graduated from Gunter High School in 1979 then attended Texas A&M University as a member of the Corps of Cadets. He received his degree in Agricultural Economics from Tarleton State University in 1986. In August 1982 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served as a reservist until 1988. In July 1988 he was accepted into the Game Warden Academy and was commissioned as a State of Texas Game Warden on December 22, 1988. On Nov. 25, 1989, he married Jan Lasseigne in Thibodaux, LA and they settled in Kountze,Texas, his first Game Warden duty station. His primary duty stations during his 23 year career included Hardin, Edwards, Denton and Coleman Counties. Due to illness, he retired from the State of Texas in November 2011. William is survived by his wife Jan Lasseigne Heath, two children, Nicole Lynne and Gary Alan, two sisters, Kathleen Lumpkin and husband Bradley of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Mary Ann Justus of Burnet, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, DeLois Magness Heath and one brother, Gary Wayne Heath. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Texas Game Warden Association Scholarship Fund at TGWA, 4367 FM 1047, Hamilton, TX 76531 (Elaine Shaw - 512- 757-7056) or to the Coleman County Livestock Association, c/o Sara Beal, 5275 FM 2131, Coleman, TX 76834 ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 10 to July 11, 2012 KRAMER, ROBERT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert J. Kramer, Jr., 76, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Luling died on Sat., July 7, 2012 in Luling. A visitation will commence at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland on Tues., July 10, 2012 from 5 pm. until 10 pm. Christian funeral services will be at 7 pm. with the Rev. LJ. Frickey officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cleland Schmill Kramer, four sons, Bobby, Tony, Chester, and Peter Kramer, one daughter, Donna Campbell, and one sister, Manuella Kramer Juno. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Kramer, Sr. and Jennie Pizzolato Kramer. He was a U.S. Veteran of both the Army and the National Guard. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 10 to July 11, 2012 MCDONALD, EULA Eula C. McDonald died peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2012. She was a native of Thibodaux. Private services will be conducted with details to be announced at a later date. Eula was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie J. McDonald and sister Thelma DeBenedetto. She is survived by her brothers Carol and Richard Clement and sister Emelda Gautreaux of Thibodaux, sons Fred A. and Blake McDonald of Thibodaux, daughter Carrie McDonald of Houma and daughter Nancy Sandel of Monroe, LA, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and special friend Rosario Zuna. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Edward Douglas White Catholic High School, 555 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301 or your preferred charity. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 10 to July 11, 2012 PLAISANCE, GODFREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Godfrey A. Plaisance, 69, a native and resident of Raceland, died on Mon. July 9, 2012. A visitation will be held on Wed. July 11, 2012 from 8:30 am. to Mass time at 12 pm. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. A burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Delaune Plaisance, son, Danny P. Plaisance and wife LeAnne of Abingdon, MD, five daughters, Robin P. Chauvin and husband Ralph of Chauvin, Krystal P. Allemand and husband Andre' of Raceland, Shari P. Porche and husband Rusty of Raceland, Penny P. Gros and husband Jeff of Raceland, Roxann Plaisance and companion Brad Fields of Raceland, three brothers, Nessie, Sedric, Conrad Plaisance, two sisters, Adriel Price, and Effie Romero, twelve grandchildren, Gavin and Blaise Chauvin of Chauvin, Tyler Plaisance of Abingdon, MD., Joshua Allemand of Raceland, Marisa, Callie and Jaiden Porche of Raceland, Renee', Miranda and Rayne Gros of Raceland, Chandler Gros of Raceland, and Kinlie Fields of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philocles and Josephine Foret Plaisance, four brothers, Cleveland Sr., Warren, Whitney, and Randolph Plaisance, and one sister, Lorraine Nation. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 10 to July 11, 2012 RODRIGUE, ELODIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elodie Marguerite Rodrigue, 75, died Mon., July 9, 2012. She was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Wed., July 11, 2012 from 9 am. to 11 am. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wed., July 11, 2012 at 11 am. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her, daughters, Melissa Bunn and husband Mark Bunn of Houma, Sharon Marretta and husband Christopher Marretta of Houma, and Nicole Rodrigue Naquin of Houma, sisters, Gloria Scott and husband Gilbert Scott of Chauvin, grandchildren, Brandy Lirette, Bryan Hines, Lauren Frazier, Angelina Gallicio, Candace Gallicio, Patrick Babin Jr., Meghan Williams, and Mercedes Williams, great grandchildren, Dominic Hines, Peyton Hines, infant Olivia Rose Babin, and Jolie Raelyn Wallis. She was preceded in death by her, spouse, Reynold Rodrigue, parents, Harris and Rose Pitre LeCompte, brothers, Jasper LeCompte and David LeCompte; and sister, Delores Tatum. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 11 to July 15, 2012 BARRILLEAUX, ERIC ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eric Anderson Barrilleaux, 53, died Mon., July 9, 2012. He was born in Thibodaux, raised in Houma, and currently resided in Jarreau, LA. Visitation will be held on Fri. July 13, from 9 am. until service time at Maria Immaculata. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am. at Maria Immaculata. Burial will follow at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his, wife, Jeani Lemcke Barrilleaux, son, Cameron Barrilleaux, daughter, Whitney Garland, mother, Cecilia Folse Barrilleaux, brothers, Kenneth Barrilleaux, Jr., sisters, Allayne Barrilleaux, Lauren Henry and husband Daniel, Tina Barrilleaux-Bown, nieces and nephews, Daniel Henry, Jr., Brandon Henry, Ashley Henry, Emily Pizzolatto, Kayla Pizzolatto, Hunter Bown, Elizabeth Bown. He was preceded in death by, father, Kenneth Anderson Barrilleaux, Sr., brother, Brent Barrilleaux, sister, Melissa Barrilleaux. He was a Vandebilt Graduate of the Class of 1977 and attended Southeastern University. He studied at Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He was a Golf Pro. His passion was working with young kids at golf. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Vandebilt Catholic High School or Sister Rosario's Fund. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 11 to July 12, 2012 HIMEL, EULA Eula Cecilia Himel, 97, a native and resident of Lockport, died on Mon. July 9, 2012. A visitation will be held on Thurs. July 12, 2012 from 9 am. to Mass time, 11 am., at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferdinand and Alice Chauvin Himel, and three sisters, Lizzie Walker, Bessie Chiasson, and Annie Allemand, and one nephew. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 11 to July 12, 2012 MILLER, ETHAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethan Daniel Miller, 22, beloved son, brother, and friend, left this earth and passed into the Kingdom of God on Sun. July 8, 2012. Ethan was a native and lifelong resident of Thibodaux. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 2 pm. on Fri. July 13, 2012 at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux. Immediately following the Mass, a reception will be held in the Family Center. Ethan was preceded in death by his grandparents and his Godmother Darlene, and leaves behind many family members and friends who loved him deeply. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. His family deeply appreciates the abundant kindness that have been offered since his death. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ethan's name to Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity at PO Box 691, Thibodaux, LA 70302. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 11 to July 13, 2012 PELLEGRIN, LORETTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Loretta Yocham Pellegrin, 71, a native of Brownwood, TX and a resident of Houma, died Sun., July 08, 2012. A visitation will be held on Fri., July 13, 2012 from 10 am. until funeral time at St. Gregory Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Fri., July 13, 2012 at 11 am. at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alvin Joseph Pellegrin II, daughters, Priscilla Breaux Kay and husband Tim Kay, Sr., Cindy Marie Breaux and wife Elin Strand, Sharon Breaux Nikolaisen and companion, Paul Smith, step Son, Patrick Joseph- David Pellegrin, Sr., step daughter, Jennifer Pellegrin Christiansen and husband Charles, sisters, Joetta Demandre, Pamela Parker and husband James, Sandra Miller and husband Wayne, 10 grandchildren, Tim Jr. and Justin Kay, Jean McAdams, Benjamin Nikolaisen, Allie, Courtney, and Brook Christiansen, Patrick Jr. and Morgan Pellegrin, and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, James William and Ollie Velma Newton Yocham, son, Terry Lynn Breaux, and step daughter, Shanna Marie Pellegrin. Special Thanks to St. Joseph's Hospice and The American Cancer Society. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph's Hospice and The American Cancer Society Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 11 to July 13, 2012 PREJEAN, CHASE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chase Michael (Twitch) Prejean, a native and resident of Labadieville. He was born on Dec. 10, 1990, and died July 6, 2012 as a result of an automobile accident on HWY 69 in Assumption Parish. He was 21 years of age. A visitation will be held from 9 am. to funeral time on Thurs. July 12, 2012 at Landry's Funeral Home Inc. in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2 pm. On Thurs. July 12, 2012 at St. Philomena in Labadieville. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Melissa M. Prejean, Labadieville, father Neil A. Prejean, Bayou Pigeon, sister, Haley R. Prejean, Labadieville, maternal grandmother, Audry Morvant, paternal grandparents, Norbert and Grace Prejean, Bayou Pigeon, beloved girlfriend, Candy Thibodaux and a daughter to be born in Sept., Kammi Rose. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Stanley Morvant. Chase loved to fish and was looking forward to becoming a father. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 11 to July 12, 2012 STEELE, FRANK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank Lavern Steele, 76, a native of Bayou La Batre, AL and resident of Houma, died Sat., July 7, 2012. A private service will be held by the family. He is survived by his, sons, Frank J. Steele and wife Sarah of Gibson LA, and Bradley M. Steele and companion Kayla Richardel of Cutoff LA; Daughters: Ann Nelson and husband Rusty of Theodore Alabama, Sharon Steele of Houma LA, Diane Voisin and husband David of Theriot LA, Luci Borne and husband Preston, Wendy Steele, and Stacy Steele, all of Houma LA, brothers, Vernon Steele of Irvington Alabama, Ralph Steele of Mississippi and Ray Steele of Irvington Alabama, sisters, Lurlene Clarke of Alabama and Carolyn Godwin of Mobile, AL, grandchildren, 21, and great-grandchildren, 15. He was preceded in death by his, former spouse, Helen LaJaunie Steele, parents, Thomas and Maggie Smith Steele, brother, R.J. Steele, sisters, Cora Clausen, Julie Snyder and Mavis Inhetveen, and grandchildren,Gary Babin Jr. and Christopher Brockman. Frank Steele will be rested in Bayou La Batre Alabama Cahuvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangments. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 12 to July 13, 2012 HEBERT, DAVID David Paul Hebert, 59, a native and resident of Houma, died Mon., July 9, 2012 at 6 pm. No services will be held. He is survived by his, son, Jamie Hebert, sister, Linda Hebert Hymel. He was preceded in death by his, Parents, Lloyd James Hebert Sr. & Theresa Falgout Hebert, brother, Lloyd James Hebert II, sister, Karen Hebert Martinez. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 12 to July 13, 2012 LANDRY, JACQUELIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jacqueline LeBlanc Landry, 69, a native of Belle Rose, and resident of Paincourtville, was born on June 19, 1943 and passed away on July 9, 2012 at 3:05 pm.. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am. on Mon., July 16, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. She is survived by her husband, Clyde R. Landry, daughter, Bonnie L. Giroir, brother Phillip LeBlanc Jr., sister, Evelyn Navarre, grandchildren, Branden Landry, Cherrish LaCoste, Readd LaCoste, Lead LaCoste, Jay Giroir; great- granchildren, Kennedi and Ken'zee LaCoste. Preceded in death by, parents, Phillip and Thelma Landry LeBlanc, daugther, Crystal L. LaCoste, grandson, Judd Anthony Giroir. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 12 to July 13, 2012 LECOMPTE, BUVENS, JR. Funeral services for Buvens Josephn "BJ" LeCompte Jr, age 67 of Laneville, were held Tues. July 10, 2012 at 10 am. in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Menges officiating. Military graveside rites will follow at the Laneville Cmetery. Mr. LeCompte died Fri. July 6, 2012 at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. He was born March 13, 1945 to Buvens Joseph LeCompte Sr. and his wife Irene in Houma, LA. He served in the US Air Force and in Air National Guard in New Mexico for 34 years where he was an airplane mechanic. Mr. LeCompte was a member of the Elks, American Legion and veteran of Viet Nam. He attended the Laneville United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Christina Canty. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Beverly LeCompte of Laneville, son, Scott LeCompte of Hallsville, daughter Rebecca Jones of Wylie, brother Ronnie LeCompte of Houma, LA, brother-in-laws, James Gregory of Laneville, and Gerald Morrison of Laneville. Pallbearers will be Michael Daniel, Dale Redden, Jeremy Redden, Gerald Morrison, Mike Jones, and James Gregory. Visitation was from 6 pm. to 8 pm. Mon. night at the Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of East Texas 4111 University Blvd Tyler, TX 75701, the Alzheimer's Association , or the Lewy Body Association. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 12 to July 13, 2012 MARTIN, LEROY, JR. Leroy Paul Martin, Jr., 65, a native of Garden City and a resident of Dularge, died on Sun. July 8, 2012. There will be no services. He was survived by his daughter, Muffin M. and husband Rob White, son, Scott Joseph and wife Liz Martin, sister, Sue and husband Chris Hebert, and four grandchildren, and his companion, Romona Alleman and her children, Julie Soignet, Teressia Champagne, Stanley "Penut" and Tom Alleman along with seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy "Blackie" Sr. and Doraine Bernadette Ladouceur Martin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 12 to July 13, 2012 MATTHEWS, MICHAEL, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Mathews Sr., 49, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Pasadena, TX., died Thurs., July 5, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 am. until 11 am. Fri., July 13, 2012 at Allen Chapel AME in Thibodaux. The Religious Service will begin at 11 am. Fri. at Allen Chapel with burial in the church. He is survived by his wife Sharon Alexander Mathews, mother, Eula Mae Mathews, sons Christopher Fletcher, Derrick Alexander, and Michael Mathews Jr., daughters, Raven Goudy, Munika Mitchell, Laura Lee Pollard and Shamira Mathews, brothers Ronald Mathews, Harry Mathews Jr., Hurley Mathews, Lionel Mathews, Charles Mathews, Roberts Mathews, Gary Mathews, and Ulysses Mathews. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Harry Mathews Sr., daughter Rakeisha Mathews, sisters, Mary Mathews, Audrey Mathews, and Laura Azema, mother in law, Olister Smith and father in law, Allen Alexander Sr., grandparents Hurley and Rebecca Chevis and Lela and William Mathews. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 13 to July 14, 2012 BOURG, EARNESTINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earnestine Blanchard Bourg, 97, a native of Bayou Black, and a resident of Schriever was born on April 14, 1915 and passed away on July 11, 2012. Visitation will be on Sat., July 14, 2012 from 8:30 am. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 11 am. at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Interment will take place in St. Anthony of Padua Cemetery in Bayou Black. She is survived by niece Sharon Boudreaux, nephew, Logan Boudreaux, numerous other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Donald Lynn Bourg, parents, Albert Blanchard and Frances "Fannie" Burnett Blanchard, brother, John Blanchard, sister, Frances Blanchard Boudreaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 13 to July 14, 2012 CHERAMIE, JEANNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A religious service will be held at Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church on Fr. July 13, 2012 in Larose for Jeanne Gisclair Cheramie, 93, she was a native of Gailliano and resident of Larose. She died at 5:25 pm. on Wed. July 11, 2012. Visitation will be at Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church from 1 pm. to 3 pm. with funeral Mass following at the church. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Gailliano. She was the oldest surviving member of the Catholic Daughters. She is survived by one son, Norris Cheramie, daughter Kate Cheramie Brady married to Pat Brady, and sister Florence G. Cheramie. She is survived by eight grandchildren, Teddy Cheramie and wife Patty, Becky Cheramie, Tracy Cheramie, Tommy Cheramie and wife Anissa, Todd Brady and wife Janie, Troy Brady, Toby Brady and wife Stacy, Trent Brady and wife Dawn, 18 grandchildren Donny Charpentier, Drew Charpentier, Allyn Charpentier, Abby C. Bruce, Trever Cheramie, Travis Cheramie, Terance Cheramie, Jake Cheramie, Layne Cheramie, Aisha Brady, Alie Brady, Sarah Brady, Beau Brady, Amber Brady, Brett Brady, Tomey Ray Brady, James Brady, Brenna Brady, and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Volcar "Roue" Cheramie, son Charley Cheramie, parents Nazia Charpentier and Lazard Gisclair, brother Mack Gisclair, Peggy Gisclair, great grandchildren Ashley Brady, daughter-in-law Lois Plaisance and Betty Mayet. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 13 to July 14, 2012 DAMEN, GERARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gerard Johannes "Dutch" Damen, 88, died Thurs., July 12, 2012 at 4:35 AM. He was a native of Hillegom, Holland and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 9 am. until Service time at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat., July 14, 2012 at 11 am. at Annunziata Catholic Church. Burial: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his, Children, John Damen and wife Tineke Damen and their two daughters Michelle and Nicole, Randle Damen and the late Denise Damen and their children Katie Bronosky and Steven Damen, Louise Frederick and her partner Monique Gary and her children Robert Frederick, Lauren Frederick and Megan Lanclos, and the late Robin Damen and his wife Julie Damen and their children Nick Damen and his wife Courtney, Sarah and Jacob Damen, Hanson Damen and his wife Cathy Damen and their children Corey and Chris Damen and Lisa Damen; Two great grandchildren Alayna Frederick and Olivia Lanclos and Three surviving sisters, Rie Damen, Lida Beelen and Wil v/d Willik. He was preceded in death by his, Wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Johanna Damen; Parents, Cornelius Damen and Louise Nijssen Damen; Son, Robin Damen. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Gerard "Dutch" retired from Frank's Casing Crew and Rental of Houma. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 13 to July 14, 2012 LEBOEUF, WALTERINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Walterine Mary LeCompte LeBoeuf, 91, died Wed., July 11, 2012 at 10:40 pm. She was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Sat., July 14, 2012 from 9 am. until service time at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat., July 14, 2012 at 11 am. at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Burial: St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. She is survived by her, daughter, Madelene LeBoeuf Cunningham, Houma, son in law, Carroll Kraemer, grandchildren, Robyn Rougeau and husband Robert, Priscilla Boudreaux and husband Rene, Angela Kraemer and Carl Kraemer and wife Sandi, great grandchildren, Tyler, Cullen, Caleb, Candace, Stuart, Olivia, Dana, Jeremy and Heather Renee, great great grandchildren, Jayden, Trea, Kyleigh, Nevaeh and Jacques. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Allen "Cock-eye" Paul LeBoeuf, daughter, Mrs. Carroll (Zeder) Kraemer, son in law, Bobby Charles Cunningham, parents, Houston P. LeCompte and Cora Rhodes LeCompte, brothers, Hewitt, William and Wilbert LeCompte, sister, Ruth Matlock. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. She loved to play Bingo and she was a charter member of the St. Bernadette Catholic Daughters. The family would like to thank Heritage Manor, St. Catherine's Hospice and Dr. Cinnater, for all the love and care you gave their mother. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 13 to July 14, 2012 MORRISON, WILSON, SR. Wilson Morrison, Sr., 68, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of New Orleans, died on Mon. July 2, 2012. A visitation will be held at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville on Sat. July 14, 2012 from 11 am. to Religious services at 12 pm. conducted by Rev. Louis Clark. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons and spouse, Wayne, Kevin, Rodney, Freddie, and Christopher Morrison, Darryl and Danette Morrison, and Tyrone Morrison, daughter, Shanita Lee, four sisters, Shirley and Bill Coleman, Beatrice Brumfield, Orelia Biggers and Genevia Chambers, 13 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Freddie Morris, one son, Wilson Morrison, Jr. and one sister, Lelia Miller. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 13 to July 14, 2012 WILLIAMS, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Freeman Williams, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died on Thurs. July 5, 2012. A visitation will be held on Sat. July 14, 2012 from 8 am. to funeral time at 10 am. at Community Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Southdown Cemetery. He is survived his son, Ron Thomas and wife Allison and John Mosely, Jr. , daughter, Chelsie Williams, brother, Ronald Williams, sisters, Geraldine W. Harmon, Katerine Williams and Pamela Williams, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death bu his parents, George Williams and Rosas Lee Mallory- Williams, and grandson, Brandell Douglas. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 14 to July 15, 2012 BRADY, BARBARA Barbara Robichaux Brady, 88, died Fri., July, 13, 2012 at 1:50 pm. She was a native of Franklin, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Mon., July 16, 2012 from 8:30 am. until service time at First United Methodist Church. Funeral Service will begin at 11 am., Monday at First United Methodist Church with burial following at Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Ellie Brady Skillman, Baton Rouge, son, Timothy Patrick Brady and wife, Joyce Naquin Brady, grandchildren, Bennett Brady Skillman, Piper Lea Skillman, Patrick Joseph Brady, Caroline Claire Brady and Trent Thomas Brady, sister, Waldean Robichaux, Boulder, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elward Thomas Brady, Jr. parents, Millard Robichaux and Ida Prince Robichaux, sister, Betty Robichaux Cocke. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Ray Cinnater and his staff for their exceptional care during her illness. In addition to her aids that provided excellent daily care. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 14 to July 15, 2012 LAFONT, ROLAND, III ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland Joseph Lafont, III, 25, a native and a resident of Montegut , died Thurs., July 12, 2012. Visitation will be Sat., July 14, 2012 from 9 am. to 11 am. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat., July 14, 2012 at 11 am. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Chauvin. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Montegut. He is survived by his companion Winter Crochet, father, Roland Lafont, Jr. and companion Jennifer Breaux, grandmother, Laura Rhodes Lafont, uncle, Wallace Lafont, Sr. and wife Suzette, aunts, Rhonda Lafont Dupre and husband Russell, Dawn Lafont Sevin and husband Nac, cousins, Wallace Lafont, Jr., Michael Lafont and wife Monica, Lauren Dupre, Scott Sevin, Vincent and Harmony Lafont. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alison LeBoeuf Lafont, and grandfather, Roland Lafont, Sr. He worked for Entergy as a Lineman Samart Funeral Home of Houma, is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 14 to July 15, 2012 LEBOUEF, ERROL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Errol "Mullet" "Long Wolf" Paul LeBouef, Jr., 50, a native of Isle of Jean Charles and a resident of Chauvin, died Thurs., July 12, 2012. Visitation will be Sun., July 15, 2012 from 5 pm. to 9 pm. and Mon., July 16, 2012 9 am. to 11 am. at Vision Christian Center. Funeral Service will be held Mon., July 16, 2012 at 11 am. at Vision Christian Center, Bourg. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, in Chauvin. He was survived by his wife, Juanita Prosperie LeBouef, Chauvin, son's, Kyndal Paul LeBouef, Sr. and wife Kelsey, Luke Paul LeBouef, Andrew Peter LeBouef, Joshua "Gizmo" Anthony LeBlanc, and Carlton Louis Griffin. daughter, Shea Margaret Griffin, brothers, Richard LeBoue, and Dickey LeBouef, sisters, Sabrina LeBouef Verdin, and Ruth LeBouef Istre, mother-in-law, Joan Prosperie, and three grandchildren, Kenzi Reese LeBouef "Paw Paw's Little Princess", Cole Preston LeBlanc "Paw Paw's Inspiration", Kyndal Paul Lebouef, Jr. "Paw Paw's Strength". He is preceded in death by his parents, Errol Paul,Sr. and Delma Marie Naquin LeBouef, sons, Errol Paul LeBouef, III, and Benjamin Thomas Griffin, brothers, Bobby LeBouef, and Billy LeBouef, father-in-law, Eudrss Prosperie. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 14 to July 15, 2012 LENSING, MADELEINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Madeleine Anne Lensing, 61, a native of Lake Providence, and resident of Houma, passed away on Wed. July 11, 2012. Visitation will be held on Sat., July 14, 2012, from 6 pm. to 8 pm. at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence. Funeral Services will be held on Sun., July 15, 2012, at 2 pm. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lake Providence. She is survived by her son, Neal Edward Blades and wife Michelle; two grandchildren, Justin and Amber Foret; four brothers, Casper "Marty" Lensing and wife Donna, William "Bill" Lensing and wife Cindy, Luke Lensing and wife Allyson, Ford Lensing and wife Kaye; three nieces, Anna Richard, Tammy Marsh, and Laura Calhoun; four nephews, John Lensing, Bryan Lensing, Jake Lensing, and Paul Lensing. Madeleine was preceded in death by her parents, Patsy and Casper Lensing and nephew Cpl. William Casper "Will" Lensing. Madeleine was a retired Terrebonne Parish teacher who touched the lives of numerous students. She was a very loving, giving, and caring person who loved animals. She will be truly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Madeleine's name to My Heart's Desire, P.O. Box 3553 Houma, LA 70361. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 14 to July 15, 2012 PELLEGRIN, ALBERT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert "DoDo" Joseph Pellegrin, Jr., 72, died Mon. June 18, 2012 at 9:45 am. He was a native of Gray and a resident of Bourg. A visitation will be held on Tues. June 19, 2012 from 6 pm. until 9 pm. at Chauvin Funeral Home Inc and Wed. June 20, 2012 from 8 am. until service time at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Wed. June 20, 2012 at 11 am. at Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bisland cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dez Ledet Pellegrin, sons, Louis Pellegrin, Wilson Pellegrin, Armond Pellegrin, Chad Pellegrin, Corey Pellegrin, and Chris Pellegrin, daughter, Peggy Picou, Cheryl Pellegrin, Pamela Trahan, Deborah Verdin, Tammy Trahan, Lori Authement, twenty four grandchildren, twenty five grat-grandchildren, brothers, Jessie Pellegrin, Ebert Pellegrin, and Robert Pellegrin, Jeanette LeBouef and Angelina "Margie" Dupre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Joseph Pellegin, Sr. and Leoncie Constantrich Pellegrin, son, Albert Pellegrin, III, grandchild Nichols "T-Nick" Pellegrin, brothers and sisters, Oscar Liner, Leola Benoit, James Pellegrin, Jeanette LeBouef and Angelina "Margie" Dupre. He was an in-shore Tug Boat Captain. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. He was a great auto mechanic. He loved his animals and enjoyed spoiling his grandkids. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 14 to July 15, 2012 TERREBONNE, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John "Johnny" D. Terrebonne, 72, a native and resident of Cut Off, died on Thurs. July 12, 20012. A visitation will be held on Sat. July 14, 2012 from 9 am. to funeral time at 11 am. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Eva Williams Terrebonne, two sisters, Patsy T. Griffin and husband Louis, Judy T. Gisclair and husband Chris, four nieces, Anita G. Alcorn, Colette Griffin, Mailory Gisclair, and Ashley Gisclair, one nephew, Jason Griffin, three great nieces, Taylor Alcorn, Rylie Alcorn, and Giselle Griffin, and one great nephew, Nicholas Griffin. He was preceded in death by his father, David Terrebonne. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He loved music, dancing, Tarpon football, LSU football, and Saints football. He was a faithful employee of Andrew Martin Seafood for many years. Falgout Funerl Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 14 to July 15, 2012 VERRETT, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John "Jean" I. Verrett, 94, a native and resident of Dulac, died Mon., July 09, 2012 at 3:35 pm. Visitation will be Sun., July 15, 2012 from 5 pm. to 9 pm. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Visitation will resume Mon., July 16, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Dulac, from 9 am. until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Mon., July 16, 2012 at 11 am. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Dulac. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Dulac. He is survived by his sons, Adam "T-June" Pierre, Ronald "Noonie" Pierre & wife Christle Son - Larry "T-Larry" Dion & companion Lillie, and Ernest "T-Ernie" Dion & wife Sharon, daughters, Mary Alice Dean & husband Elton, Marie "Den" Geraldine Parfait & husband Delvin, Shirley Berry & companion Jerry, Christine "2T" Billiot & husband Harold "June", brothers, Edgar Trosclair, Willis Trosclair Sr. & Joseph Verrett, and sisters, Hattie Verrett, Dora Billiot & Mary Mae Solet. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren & great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Alice Dion, parents, David & Amy Lucy Trosclair, son, Joseph "T-Boy" Pierre, daughters, Annie Hazel Guidry, Marie "Mary Lillian" Verdin, brothers, Authur Verrett, Paul Verrett, Antoine Verrett & Stanley Trosclair, and sister, Clogies Trosclair. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 14 to July 15, 2012 YOUNG, ROLAND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland Lee "Puppy" Young,59, a native and resident of Thibodaux A retired Truck Driver, Sat., June 30, 2012. at Ochsner/St. Anne LA. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland St., Thibodaux, on Sat., July 14, 2012 from 9 am. to Religious Services at 11 am. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia H. Young , mother, Essie Mae Young, one daughter, Shamika M. Young,1 one step-daughter, Latoya S Henderson, four sisters and spouse, Joyce A. Young, Hattie Jackson, and Janice Bonvillian, and Bessie and Michael Price, five brothers and spouses, Murphy, Andrew, and Griffin Young, Jr., Nolan and Betty Young, and Phillip and Janice Young. He was preceded in death by his father, Griffin Young, Sr., three brothers, Isiah, Dennis, and Irvin Young, one nephew, Danny Young. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, 985-447-2513. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 15 to July 16, 2012 CHABERT, ALINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Aline Mollere Chabert, 92, a native of Lockport and a resident of Cut Off, died on Thursday, July 12, 2012. A visitation will be held on Mon. July 16, 2012 from 10 am. to funeral time, 12 pm. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A burial will follow at the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Janice Frazier, two grandchildren, two step- grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Leon Chabert Jr.; parents, Leonce and Ella LeBlanc Mollere; brother, Wilson Mollere; sisters, Nola Leona, Lucille Chabert and Lillie Guidry. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 15 to July 16, 2012 DUPLANTIS, PAUL Rev. Paul A. Duplantis, 88, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, finished his journey on earth and went to his new home Thursday, July 12, 2012. He was a minister affiliated with Mathews Full Gospel Church. Visitation will be Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Anna Duet LaBiche Duplantis, of Houma; his sons, Wayne Duplantis and wife Billie, Jesse Duplantis and wife Cathy, Mark Duplantis and wife Helen; daughter, Debra Duplantis; seven step-children; eleven grandchildren; 28 step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one step- grandchild; and four great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Joseph Duplantis Sr. and Julien Son Duplantis; daughter, Helen Duplantis Stevenson; brother; three sisters; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 15 to July 16, 2012 GUIDRY, MARJORIE Marjorie Simoneaux Domingue Guidry, 91, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died Thursday, July 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by her son, Eddie Joseph Domingue III and wife Laura; grandchildren Eddie J. Domingue IV and wife Amanda, Chris Domingue and wife Terah, and Tina L. Marcel; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eddie Domingue Jr., and second husband, Roland Guidry; parents, Henry Simoneaux and Emily Frederick Simoneaux; son, Daniel Henry Domingue; sister, Iris Simoneaux; and grandson, Kevin Domingue. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, past presidents of the Terrebonne Garden Club and Terrebonne Parish PTA, and Houma Clean City chair. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 15 to July 16, 2012 STEINMETZ, JOHN On July 10, 2012, our beloved husband, father, and friend has crossed over to the arms of our Lord. Our lives have been truly blessed by the grace of God with the joy, love and happiness John gave. John was born on Dec. 18, 1924 in Troy, MI. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 as a signal man/armed guard and later retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1962. He was a medal of honor recipient and attended the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs. John earned an Associate degree from the University of Denver in Finance. He also became a certified dietician and a master chef with three culinary schools. He also was vice president of an oil company in South Louisiana and was Colonel on staff of Gov. Edwin Edwards. He retired in 1975. Survivors include, his wife, Beatrice Steinmetz; children, Keith O. Steinmetz, Dawn M. Steinmetz, and Robert Steinmetz; many beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren. Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral service will be held in Louisiana at a later date. To know John was to have a richer life of laughter and adventure. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 15 to July 16, 2012 TEMPLET, LUCILLE Lucille Therese Templet, 63, a native and resident of Plattenville, died Friday, July 13, 2012 after a long fight with cancer, leaving her family to be with our Lord. She was born Jan. 21, 1949. She received her associate degree from Nicholls State University and worked for various state offices in the Department of Heath and Hospitals and Social Services before retiring. Lucille was a loving sister, a second mother to her nieces and nephew, a dedicated friend, and devoted Catholic. She will always be loved and missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her two loving and care-giving brothers, Lawrence Paul Templet, and Allen Joseph Templet Sr. and wife Lilly Templet; nieces Robin T. Bourgeois and husband Alfred, Sandy T. Daigle and husband Glenn, Amy T. Acosta and husband Troy; nephew Allen J. Templet Jr. and wife Sundy; and nine grand- nieces and grand-nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Eunice Templet, and her brother, Roland Anthony Templet Jr. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 16 to July 17, 2012 GUIDRY, ERROL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Errol "Pard" Patrick Guidry, 73, a native and a resident of Houma, died Fri., July 13, 2012. Visitation will be Mon., July 16, 2012 from 10 am. to 11 am. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012at 11 am. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Houma. Burial will be in St. Francis #2 Houma. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Sybil Rhodes Guidry, daughters, Denise Guidry Forbes and husband Paul Forbes, Nichole Guidry Crochet and husband Dwayne Crochet, grandchildren, Michael Paul Guidry, Simone Renee Crochet, Alyssa Nichole Crochet, sister, Jessica G. Hebert and husband Carey, and Numerous Nieces and Nephews, He was preceded in death by his Parents, Jesse and Olive Guidry. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 16 to July 18, 2012 SAVOIE, STERLING, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sterling Vincent Savoie Sr., 70, a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma, passed away on Sat., July 14, 2012 at 10:42 pm. A visitation will be held Tues. from 5 pm. until 9 pm. at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and on Wed. from 8 am. until service time. A service will be held at 11 am. on Wed. at Falgout Funeral Home with burial to follow at a later date. He is survived by his children, Sterling "T - Boy" Vincent Savoie Jr., Crystal Savoie Gannon and husband Chad, Shane Michael Thibodeaux and wife Rochelle, Doyle Anthony Thibodeaux and wife Tanya, Corey James Thibodeaux; brothers, Murphy Savoie Sr., Nelson Savoie; eight grandchildren, Sara Robichaux Dupre and husband Tyler, Taylon Thibodeaux, Garrett Thibodeaux, Morgan Thibodeaux, and Hunter, Brody, Kyler, and Ryley Gannon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Anthony Savoie and Beatrice Bourg Savoie; siblings, Paul Savoie, Arthur Joseph Savoie, Nellie Savoie Theriot, and Merlin Francis Savoie Sr. He served in the Army National Guard as a sharpshooter. He was a truck driver, welder, and musician. He was a former lead singer in the band, Country Swingers, and he performed in various bands for many different events throughout his life. His hobbies included fishing, playing music, and telling jokes. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially grandkids. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the American Cancer Society . Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 17 to July 18, 2012 DAVENPORT, CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles David Davenport, 63, a native of Edna, TX and a resident of Galliano, died on Thurs. July 12, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his mother, Pearl L. Davenport, son, Charles Cody Davenport and fiancée Harlely Duet, step-daughter Tina Jelks and husband Philip, sisters, Shirley Edwards, Barbara Gates, Sybil Brown, grandchildren, Barbara Bruce and husband Steve, Kevin Tippett and fiancé Sacha Robbing, great-grandchildren, Christian Bruce, Michael York, Jasime Bruce and Shihope Billiot, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn sue Davenport, father, Charels Davenport, and sons, Philip Wayne Davenport, and Charles David Davenport, Jr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 17 to July 18, 2012 HOLMES, RICHARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Paul Holmes, 82, died at 5:40 pm on Sun., July 1, 2012, in his home, with his beloved family at his side. Visitation was at the funeral home on Tues. from 4 until 8 pm., with a scripture service and rosary at 6 p.m., and on Wed from 8 am. until 1:30 pm. A mass of Christian burial will be at 2 pm. on Wed., July 4, 2012, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Msgr. James Gaddy will officiate. Entombment will be at Consolata Cemetery. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to James and Margaret LeTellier Holmes, Mr. Holmes was a 1946 graduate of Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh. He served his country during World War II in the U. S. Navy for four years, followed by another four years as Staff Sergeant in the U. S. Air Force. He then attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he graduated in 1958 in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Holmes worked as a Mechanical Engineer for T.C.1 in Birmingham for five years following his graduation, and completed his thirty- two year career as Mechanical Engineer for PPG Industries, retiring in 1994. Mr. Holmes was a faithful member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, where he served as Eucharistic Minister and on various committees. He was also a member of the Krewe de la Noblesse and the Rose Society. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and genealogy, particularly as he and his family traveled to learn of their genealogy in Scotland. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Anne Hebert Holmes; one son, John Holmes and wife Amanda of Conway, Arkansas; four daughters, Holly Ritter and husband Paul of Slidell, Karen Boggs and husband Patrick of Plain Dealing, Mindy Abshire and husband Kevin of Benbrook, Texas, and Nancy Holmes of Shreveport and very special friend of the family, Nancy Kirby; one brother, Sam Holmes and wife Linda of Anacortes, Washington; one sister, Shirley Dewey of Mt. Vernon, Washington; and eleven grandchildren, Jessie, Benjamin, Maggie and Amanda Ritter, Daniel and Tyler Boggs, Logan, Spencer and Christopher Holmes, and Emily and Nicholas Abshire. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family of Richard Holmes extends their sincere appreciation to all of those involved in his care during his brief illness. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 17 to July 19, 2012 OWENS, MELVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melvin "Gene" E. Owens, 73, a native of Magnolia, AK and a resident of Raceland, died on July 14, 2012. A visitation will be held on Wed. July 18, 2012 from 5 pm. to 9 pm. at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland. A burial will follow at the Sardis Cemetery in Stamps, AK. He was survived by his wife, Pat Smith Owens, sons, Charles R. Owens and wife Lisa, and Donald A. Owens, brother, Bryan McMahen, sisters, Susan Goodwin, and Colette Owens, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Mildred Evers Owens, son, Melvin E. Owens Jr., and step-mother, Laverne Owens. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 17 to July 18, 2012 PETERSON, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Edward Peterson, 81, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Gray, died on July 15, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 am. until service time on Thurs. at Falgout Funeral Home, 211 Westside Blvd. Houma. A chapel service will be held at 12 pm. with burial to follow at New Hope cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Laura Spiess Peterson, daughters, Kathleen Peterson Cannizzaro and Karen Peterson Roussel, four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren, brother, Anthony Peterson, and sisters, Mary Cairo and Alberta Sharpe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Peterson Sr. and Katie Purchner Peterson, brothers, Peter Peterson Jr., Urbin Peterson, and Huey Peterson. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 876-5442 ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 18 to July 19, 2012 BREAUX, LEONISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leonise L. Breaux, 93, a native of Bayou Black and a resident of Raceland died on July 16, 2012 at 5:57 pm. A visitation will be held on Wed. July 18, 2012 from 9 am. to religious services at 11 am. at the Samart-Mothe Funeral Chapel in Mathews. A burial will follow in the St. Anthony of Padua Cemetery in Bayou Black. She is survived by her sons, Robert Breaux and wife Joan, and Dudley Breaux, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Breaux, parents, Robert and Mary Breaux, sons, Easton Breaux, Herbert Breaux, Gerald Breaux, Randy Breaux, three brothers and seven sisters. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 18 to July 20, 2012 CHERAMIE, DEANNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Deanna G. Cheramie, 48, a native of Grand Prairie, TX and a resident of Cutt Off died on July 16, 2012 at 10:18 am. A visitation will be held on Thurs. July 19, 2012 from 10 am. to religious service time at 12 pm. at Freedom Worship Center in Galliano. A burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutt Off. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles H. Martin, mother,Galeta F. Saterfield, son, Al Charpentier and friend Kacie Angeron, daughters, Amber Dugas and huband Ben Dugas, and Molly Kaye Charpentier, sister, Renita Hutchison, sister, Renita Dugas. and grandchild, Kenadee Dugas. She was a parishioner of Freedom Worship Center. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cutt Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 18 to July 19, 2012 DIAS, LEE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lee James Dias born Oct. 19, 1939 in Paintcourtville, LA began his eternal life on July 16, 2012. Visitation will be Wed., July 18, 2012 from 5 pm. to 9 pm. and on Thurs. from 9:30 am. til funeral time at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Military Services will be held at 10 am. on Thurs., July 19, 2012. Religious services will be held on Thurs., July 19, 2012at 11 am. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Houma. He left us here to join his wife of 47 years, Mary Geraldine Broussard Dias who went on before him just 12 weeks ago on April 23, 2012. Sadly missed by his children Brazette Bridgette Carlos and her husband Darren, Briton Lee Dias and his wife Monica, Bethany Marie Roy and her husband Decky, his Godchildren and nieces and nephews. The promises of our Heavenly Father are for generations to come beginning with his grandchildren, Brittany Francis Barnes, Dakota James Dias, Prentice Mary Roy, Ruston Wayne Gilmore, Catherine Ann Roy, Hayden Lane Carlos, Drew Patrick Roy, Victoria Lee Dias, Holland James Carlos, Hudson Hall Carlos and Kelli Green, and his great grandchildren, Patrick Alexander Barnes, Joseph Barnes and Zoe Isabelle Dias. He is survived by his brothers, Eddie Charles Dias Sr. and Curtis (Robert) Dias. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Joseph Dias Sr., his mother, Celine Berthelot Dias, his brother, Leslie Joseph Jr., his sisters Noelie Ann Dias Gautreaux, Catherine Marie Dias Gautreaux, and Patricia Ann Dias Chesner, his grandparents, Adam Dias, Catherine Gonzales Dias, Ben Berthelot, and Emma Simoneaux Berthelot. He was retired from Baker Oil Tools. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp. A life long Tulane Green Wave fan, he enjoyed football, baseball and gardening. I lieu of flowers: Living Faith Church Veterans Day Program P.O. Box 810 Youngsville, LA 70592 Samart Funeral Home of Houma in charge of Arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 18 to July 19, 2012 FRANCO, ALFREDO ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== (English Translation) Alfredo Enrique Franco, 68, of Kingwood, TX passed away in the year of our Lord, Sat., July 10, 2012. Alfredo a native of Venezuela, immigrated to the US in 1967. Alfredo embraced and embodied the American Dream by becoming a US citizen in 1970. His life, his family, and his success are a true testament to his character. Alfredo had a unique career that began with Otis Engineering over 45 years ago. He was an accomplished petroleum engineer in the oil industry and has worked in over 55 different countries throughout his lifetime. His love of work, travel and culture, love of family and friends and true passion for life has been the cornerstone of his success and achieving his dreams. Alfredo will truly be missed by all of those who had the pleasure of working with him and by his loving family. Alfredo was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth Edmonson Franco; by his parents, Alfredo Ignacio Franco, Sr. and Rubia Urdaneta-Franco. He is survived by his three sons, Alfredo Enrique Franco, Jr., David Baylis Franco and Eduardo David Franco-Vargas; by his siblings, Angel E. Franco, Aida Franco- Araujo, Maria Franco-Calderas, Alberto Franco, Alcira Franco, Adelfa Franco- Boren and Alfredo Ignacio Franco; by his aunt, Virginia Nunez and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation/memorial service will be held in celebration of his life, from 6 pm. to 8 pm. on Tues., July 17, 2012 at Kingwood Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma, Louisiana on Thurs., July 19, 2012. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 18 to July 19, 2012 MCDONALD, EULA Eula Clement McDonald, 82, a native of Thibodaux, died on Mon., July 9, 2012. A visitation will be held on Sat. July 21, 2012 at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux from 9 am. until funeral services at 10 am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Fred McDonald and Blake McDonald and wife Heidi, and two daughters Carrie McDonald and Nancy Sandel and husband Malcolm. She is survived by four grandchildren, Jacob McDonald, Ashley Raynal, Blake McDonald and Margaret Sandel, and two great grandchildren, Finn and Elizabeth Raynal. The family would like to thank special friend Rosario Zuna-Ruiz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie J. McDonald. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 18 to July 19, 2012 PITRE, JORY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jory Michael Pitre, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Larose was born July 7, 1992 and died July 16, 2012. A visitation will be held from 4 pm. to 9 pm. Wed. at Falgout Funeral Home and from 10 am. 12 pm.Thurs, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A burial will follow at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Michael J. Pitre & Zena Allemand Pitre, paternal grandparents, Marie Lefort Pitre, maternal grandparents, Zebella Kiff Allemand and Jimmy J. Allemand Sr, uncles, Jimmy J. Allemand Jr. and wife Sheena, Welton W. Allemand (godfather) and wife Laura, aunts, Patricia "Pat" Pitre(godmother), Susan P. Edwards & hus Michael, Dena A Bernard & hus Murphy, Nena A Lee, & hus Troy, Beulah-Faye Allemand & companion Eric Herbert, cousins, Jimmy J. "T-Trap" Allemand III and Janita, Jobi J. Allemand, Taylor Bernard and fiancé Brandi Melancon, Tyler Bernard, Jake Lee, Janee' Lee, Jaden Lee, Hilary Allemand, Wes Allemand, Brittney Boudreaux, Lindsey Boudreaux, Mason Allemand. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James "Jim" Pitre, cousins, Jenna & Janey Lee. He was an employee of Troy's Paint and Body Shop. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. Also he loved his truck. We would like to thank M.D. Anderson, Haydel Memorial Hospice, and Dr. Jay Vega for all the love and care Jory received. We would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Brett Casey and Troop C Grant a Wish for putting a big smile on Jory's face, happiness in his heart, and the will to fight. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Troop C Make a Wish found ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 18 to July 19, 2012 RHODES, GARETH, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gareth James Rhodes, Sr., 84, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 7:50 am.. He was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Wed., July 18, 2012 from 8 am. until service time at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will begin at 10 am. at Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Terrebonne Memorial. He is survived by his, wife, Glenda Foret Rhodes, children, Gareth "Cookie" Rhodes, Jr., Chris Rhodes, Craig Rhodes, Cynthia "Cindy" Rhodes Luke, step children, Tommye Jean Freeze, Harvey Freeze, Harlan Freeze, Darryl Freeze, Billy Freeze, Tarrell "Boogie" Freeze, grandchildren, Jeremy Rhodes, Jennifer Rhodes, Ciara Smith, Madeline Brown, Chanel Billiot, Beau Gareth Robichaux, Tasha Freeze, Jesse Freeze, Dara Arabie, Ebony Freeze, Shannon Bruebacker, Chris Freeze, Kayla Freeze, Kirah Freeze, Cohen Luke and Colin Luke, and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Edmond Rhodes, Sr. and Cynthia Talbot Rhodes, son, Ronald "Ronnie" Rhodes, grandson, Joshua Freeze, brother, Edmond Rhodes, Jr. and sister, Carmen Rhodes Hannah. He retired from Mobil Oil after 43 years as a Safety Systems Specialist. He served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed hunting and dancing. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 18 to July 20, 2012 RODRIGUE, MARION Marion Kliebert Rodrigue passed away on Fri., July 13, 2012 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation on Sat., July 21, 2012 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Avenue A at 4th St., Westwego, beginning at 10 am. A Funeral Mass will then be Home , 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey. Beloved wife of the late Simon Rodrigue. Loving mother of Simone Rodrigue Ranshi (husband, Balbir Ranshi). Grandmother of Barry Ranshi and Brook Ranshi. Daughter of the late Alcee Kliebert and Noema Luquette Kliebert. Sister of Jay Kliebert and the late Ruth Mahler, Lois Kliebert and Irving Kliebert. Mrs. Rodrigue, age 85 years, was a native of Vacherie, and a longtime resident of Westwego. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 18 to July 20, 2012 WHITFIELD, RICHARD Richard J. Whitfield, 88, died Fri. July 13, 2012 at 2:30 pm. He was a native of Plaucheville and a resident of Destrehan. A visitation will be held on Sat. July 21, 2012 from 10 am. to 12 pm. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans. Mass will be at 12 pm. to 1 pm. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home with burial to follow at Lake Lawn Cemetery in New Orleans. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Louise Pike Whitfield, his three sons, Steve Whitfield and wife Judy of Baton Rouge, Mark Whitfield and wife Cindy of Destrehan, and Ricky Whitfield and wife Ellen of Metairie, his brothers, Hilman Whitfield of Lake Charles, Elward Whitfield of Metairie, and Burton Whitfield of Houma, nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cullen Charles Whitfield and Marie Lemoine Whitfield, his brother, Herbert Whitfield of Metairie, and his sister, Rita Whitfield Firmin of Metairie. Richard graduated from St. Joseph in Plaucheville, LA. He was a world War II veteran as a member of the Air Force. A machinist by trade he supported Avondale in the building of ships. Richard died at the Southeast LA War Veterans Home in Reserve. He was a parishioner of St. Benilde Church in Metairie where he served as an usher and a Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the American Legion post 366. He will be missed by all that knew him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity or masses. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 19 to July 20, 2012 NACIO, CAROLYN Carolyn S. "Simon" Nacio, 65, a native of Matthews and a resident of Raceland, died on Tues. July 17, 2012. A visitation will be held on Fri. July 20, 2012 from 8 am. to Mass time at 10 am. at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. A private burial will take place at a later date. She was survived by her husband, Phil Nacio, step-son, Phil Nacio, Jr., sterp- daughters, Phyllis Nacio, Pamela Pitre and husband Rodney, Lisa Hymel and husband Joey, and sister, Susan Zeringue and husband Donnie. and seven step- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Hazel Simon. Samart-Mothe is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 19 to July 20, 2012 WAALK, GEORGE George Arthur Waalk, 92, died Wed., July 18, 2012 at 8:01 am. He was a native of Monona, Iowa and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Fri., July 20, 2012 from 8 am. until Service time at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Liturgy of the Word will be held on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 11 am. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Entombment: Bayou Black Cemetery. He is survived by his, sons, Gene Arthur (Linda Woods) Waalk of Monroe, LA, Keith Wayne (Linda Guidry) Waalk of Houma, LA, Guy John (Susan Porche) Waalk of Houma, LA, Randy George (Lynn Authement) of Houma, LA, daughters, Ginger Waalk Cunningham of Bayou Blue, LA, Sandra Waalk, Houma, LA, Daughter in Law, Joyce Dayton Brother, Fred Donald and wife Delores Christianson Waalk, sister, Mable Mae Waalk Duke and Milly Waalk Grady, Grandchildren: 15 and Great Grandchildren, 36. He was preceded in death by his, wife, Walterine Marcel Waalk, parents, Guy A Waalk and Mabel Reidel Waalk, granddaughter, Brandi Lee Stephenson Cunningham , great grandchildren, Madison Taylor Hawthorne and Tyler Christopher Waalk, brother, John Henry Waalk, sister, Mary Gertrude Waalk Carpenter. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 AUTIN, LOVINCIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lovincie "Otis" Claude Autin, 85, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 3 . He was a native of LaRose, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Fri., July 20, 2012 from 10 am. to 2 pm. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service will be held on Fri., July 20, 2012 at 2 pm. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.. Burial: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his, spouse, Dolores Autin of Houma LA, daughters, Carol Foster and husband Lane of Houma LA Gail Provost and husband Mike of Morgan City LA and Joanie Jenkins of Houma LA, brother, Nelson Autin and wife Helen Ledet Autin of Houma LA, grandchildren, Earl Sevin III and wife Melissa Sevin, James Provost and companion Tracy Mott, Lane Foster Jr., Dawn Wiggins and husband Kenny Wiggins, Britt Foster Morel and husband Taylor Morel, Angel Sheffield and husband Roy Sheffield, Chris Provost and wife Alyssa Bland Provost, Charles Foster and wife Stephanie Foster, Claude Autin Jr Michael Jenkins Jr., Scott Jenkins and fiance' Sarah Engle, and Randall Autin; great grandchildren, Brandon Provost, Remington Provost, Tristin Provost, Kevin Provost, Justin Provost, Shelby Sheffield, Nicholas Provost, Blake Sevin, Drake Foster, Billie Ann Sheffield, Chelsie Sheffield, Gabrielle Maes, Maya Morel, Olivia Morel, Brooklyn Foster, and Ethan Foster. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Nelson Autin and Rosa Guidry Autin, son, Claude Autin and wife Phyllis Autin, brothers, Joseph Autin and Stephen Autin, sisters, Zelma Autin Louviere, Vivian Autin Smith, Sadie Autin Lirette and Florence Autin Domangue. He was a member/parishioner of Bayou Blue Assembly of God. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed the outdoors. He loved his grandchildren, who were very special to him. The family would like to thank the Chateau Terrebonne and their staff for their kindness and support. The family would also like to thank Haydel Memorial Hospice staff for the love and care. The family thanks his Godchild Steve Smith for all his love, care and attention given to Lovincie and the family during their time of need. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 BATEMAN, JENNY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jenny Bateman, 46, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died on Thurs. July 19, 2012. A visitation will be held on Sat. July, 21, 2012 from 2 pm. to funeral time at 4 pm at Thibodaux Funeral Home. She is survived by her step-parents, Alton and Kay Chiasson, son. Skyler Bateman, brothers, Jerry Bateman Jr., and Michael Bateman, sister, Sandra Bateman Polk, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Bateman Sr., and Anita Roy Bateman, brother, Dewayne Bateman, and sister, Belinda Bateman Billiot. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 BROWN, FREDERICK, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frederick Bertwin Brown, Sr. 46, died on Sat., July 14, 2012. Visitation will begin at 9 am. until funeral time at 11 am. only. Rev. Lionel E. Mason, Pastor Officiating. Religious services will be celebrated at First Baptist Church of Paradis, LA, 14571 Old Spanish Trail, Paradis, LA on Sat., July 21, 2012 at 11 am. Interment will follow at the First Baptist Church Cemetery. He was the son of Regina Brown and the late Freddie Brown, husband of Daphnie Brown, father of Deonesha McGuire, Frederick Brown, Jr., and Freddie Brown; brother of John (Jackie) Johnson, Roderick (Cheryl) Brown and Travis (Kathy) Brown, Kevin (Sylvia) Brown and Toni Cooks, Troy (Gwen) Brown, Corey (Naketha) Smith, and Lynette Williams, Annette (Otis) Joseph, Kelly (Laquisha) Brown, Edwick (Peggy) Brown of North Carolina, Kelli and Stacy Cooks, grandson of Ms. Carrie Walker, son-in-law of Irma McGuire, godfather of Mekiyilla Mart, and Darnell Allen. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Freddie Brown, son Matthew Emmanuel Brown, grandparents, Joseph and Harriet Tardieff and Clarence Brown, great grandparents, aunts, and uncles. The Boyd Family Funeral Home- New Orleans, LA is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 BUTLER, CLARENCE Clarence Butler, 60, a native of Terrebonne parish and a resident of Houma, died on Wed. July 18, 2012. A visitation will be held on Sat. July 7, 2012 from 9 am. until 10:45 am. at Gertrude Geddes Willis- Terrebonne with funeral services at 11 am. A burial will follow at the Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hart, son, Clarence Butler Crochet and wife Victoria, brother, Freddie Butler, sisters, Ruby Trosclair, Lucille Francois, Shirley Tolbert, Mary Lee Johnson and husband Bernard, Margaret Butler, Carolyn Williams and husband Charles, Barbara Short and husband Andrew, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur, Sr. and Mary Jones Butler, brother, Arthur Butler, Jr., sisters, Ida B. Massey, Emily B. Sims, and Audrey Butler, and his grandparents, Williams, Sr. and Genevia Sanders Jones and Fred and Jenny V. Butler. He was a Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 DOMANGUE, DENNIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dennis Anthony Domangue, 92, died Thurs., July 19, 2012 at 1:15 am. He was a native of Chauvin, and a resident of Lafayette. Visitation will be held Thurs., July 19, 2012 from 7 pm. until 9 pm. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc., and Fri., July 20, 2012 from 9 am. until service time at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 10 am. at St. Ann Catholic Church with interment in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his two daughters, Maureen Domangue Landry and her husband Rufus of Houston, TX, and Sherry Domangue Cockerham and her husband Ronnie of Lafayette, LA. Nine Grandchildren: Danny Landry, Jill Pre'jean, Dina Landry Berry, Johnny Landry, Joey Landry, Nicole Cockerham, Cherie Cockerham Sellers, Mark Cockerham, and Kristin Cockerham. 10 Great Grandchildren and two Great- great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 55 years, Velma Blanchard Domangue; his parents, Julian Joseph Domangue and Angelina Boudreaux Domangue; Four brothers; Lester Domangue, Weston Domangue, Ernest Domangue, and Junest Domangue. Three sisters; Leola D. Champagne, Ester D. Mazarac and Viola D. Houck. Dennis was born in Chauvin, LA and graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1936 at the young age of 16. He entered the Army in 1941, along with two of his brothers and he was stationed near London, England for 3 years during WWII. He was a decorated Sergeant Major and worked for the U.S. Army Medical Center. Upon returning to the United States he was stationed at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, MS. In 1941 he married his beloved wife, Velma Blanchard and had two daughters. After serving his country, he attended SLI in Lafayette, LA and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy with honors. Upon graduation, he moved his family to Napoleonville, LA where he worked as an Agronomist/Division Manager over three plantations for Godchaux Sugars and lived on Elm Hall Plantation for many years. Later, he moved to Houma, LA and worked for Louisiana State Employment Security as an Area Office Manager for 20 years, he then retired and moved to Lafayette, LA. Dennis was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He was a devout Catholic, loved cooking, wood working, dancing and most of all, being with his family. The family would like to thank the staff of Gardenview Assisted Living, Cornerstone Village Inc, Hospice of Acadiana, Mattie Citizen and Reba Rodrigue for the wonderful care they have given our loved one. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 DOMINIQUE, AUDREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey Mae Jacobs Dominique, 71, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Labadieville, died on Fri. July 13, 2012. A visitation will be held at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville from 2 pm. to 4:30 pm. on Fri. July 20, 2012, and at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville, LA on Sat. July 21, 2012 from 8 am. to Religious Services at 10 am. conducted by Rev. Lloyd Jones. A burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by eight Children, Alicia and husband Craig Carter, Howard and wife Sandra Dominique III, Darlene and husband Brandon Thomas, Jennifer and husband Edward Stewart, Eugenia Dominique, Jonathan and wife Veronica Dominique, Kimberly (Darrick) and Joshua Dominique, 16 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers, James and wife Allison Jacobs Sr., and Lawrence Jacobs, three sisters, Clementine and Lionel Moland, Barbara Beasley and Nancy Carr, two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Black" Dominique, father, Abraham Jacobs, two brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren, Dominique Alicia Carter and Trevis Anthony Dominique, Sr. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 FANGUY, HOWARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== On Thurs., July 19, 2012 at 12:04 am. our beloved husband, father and friend, Howard Joseph Fanguy, 79, has crossed over to the arms of our Lord. Our lives have been truly blessed by the grace of God with the joy, love and happiness Howard gave. He was born on October 21, 1932 in Dulac, LA. He joined the U.S. Army in 1953 and served from 1953-1955. A member of the VFW Post 4752 and Past member of KC Post 77. Visitation will be on Sat., July 21, 2012 from 9 am. until Service time at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat., July 21, 2012 at 11 am. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial: Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery He is survived by his, Wife, Dolores Bourg Fanguy; One brother, Anthony "Tony" Fanguy, Sr.; Children, Bettina Dickerson wife of Eric Dickerson of Schriever,LA, Jerome Fanguy husband of Tina Matherne Fanguy of Dulac, Deneen Fanguy of Crosby, Texas and Sheree Fanguy Woodard wife of Ronnie Linn Woodard of Crosby, TX.; Seven Beautiful Grandchildren, Erica Dickerson, Paul Dickerson, Drake Voiron, Mya Fanguy, Justin, Roony and Trey Woodard; and Two Step grandchildren, Andre' Fanguy and Shana Matherne. He was preceded in death by his, Parents, Clifford Fanguy and Evelina Tivet Fanguy; One Sister, Marie Fanguy Brothers, Junius Fanguy, Sr. and Mitchell Fanguy. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 FRANKLIN, LOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lola M. Franklin, age 55, a native and a resident of Franklin died Sat., July 14, 2012 at noon at Our Lady Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. Visitation will be Sat., July 21, 2012 at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin, La., from 9 am., Rosary at 10 am. followed by mass service at 11 am. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Jean Ellen Alexander Franklin, son, Tristan Franklin, daughter, Mary Lauren Rochon, two brothers, Perry Wayne Franklin and Wendell Alonzo Franklin, four sisters, Jill Silas, Janet Brent and Kristie Franklin and Sunday Franklin and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, and a sister. Jones Funeral Home of Franklin/Morgan City/Jeanerette is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 HIGGINS, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Louise Higgins, 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, died Thurs., July 12, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 11 am. on Sat., July 21, 2012, at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. She is survived by three nieces, Clarice Marts of Thibodaux, Denise M. Ayrow and Germaine Marts of Orlando, Florida; one nephew, Sidney Marts Jr. of Orlando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junius and Augustine Robertson Johnson Jr.; sister, Edith J. Marts; grandparents, George and Florida Robertson and Junius and Edith Dickerson Johnson Sr. Mary was born on Sep. 25, 1940, in Lafourche Parish. She graduated in 1958 from C.M. Washington High School in Thibodaux. In 1962, she earned a Bachelor of Science in English and Humanities from Southern University in Baton Rouge. She was an elementary teacher in Lafourche Parish. Mary moved to Los Angles, California in 1967, there she met and married her former husband Dennis Higgins. She earned psychology courses from University of California and psychology and English courses from California State University. She graduated from California Lutheran College with a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and Guidance. In 1986 she moved to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. She was a retired English teacher, journalist from Los Angeles, California School District and a retired guidance counselor at Bertha C. Boschulte School in St. Thomas Virgin Islands, where she touched the lives of many students. Her passion was reading and writing articles for her school and community newspaper and traveling abroad. She was a member of Virgin Islands Association for Counseling and Development and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She relocated to Louisiana in June of 2012 and passed away with her beloved niece at her side. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 JACKSON, DAISY Mrs. Daisy H. Jackson, 64, a native of Chauvin, and resident of Smithridge, died on Sat. July 14, 2012. Visitation & Funeral Services will be held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin, on Sat., July 21, 2012 from 9 -11am. Funeral Services will be at 11am. followed by a burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her, husband, Clarence Jackson, sons, Eric Michael Jackson and wife Raxl, and Rickie Poindexter, daughters, Michelle Smith and husband Wayne, and Dianna Sulcer and husband Alvin, brother, Calvin Holliday and wife Virginia, sisters, Yvonne George and Audrienne Harris, and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her, parents, Elza and Marion Holliday, brother, Elza Holliday, Jr., sister, Dianne H. McKay. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 20 to July 21, 2012 QUATREVINGT, MABEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mabel Bergeron Quatrevingt, 98, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Raceland died on July 16,2012. A visitation will be on Thurs. July 19, 2012 from 6 pm. to 9 pm. and on Fri. July 20, 2012 from 8 am. to 10:30 am. at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral will be on Fri. July 20, 2012 at 11 am. at United Methodist Church in Bayou Blue followed by a burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by her sons, Junius Quatrevingt and wife Thelma, and Roland Quatrevingt and wife Norita, two daughters, Mary Ann Folse, and Vernice Pertuit, and one sister, Antoinette Naquin, 31 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 15 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Quatrevingt, parents, John and Ida Bergeron, son, Herbert Quatrevingt, daughter, Mayola Plaisance, three sons- in-law, O.J. Folse, John Pertuit and Randolph Plaisance, brother, Dewey Bergeron, sister, Florine Adams, and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 21 to July 22, 2012 CHAUVIN, THELMA Thelma "Toppy" Chauvin, 90, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, died on Thurs., July 19, 2012. A visitation will be held on Sat. July 21, 2012 from 8 am. to funeral time., 11 am. at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A burial will follow in The St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her son, Charles Chauvin Jr., daughters, Cherlyn Aizen, Violet Chiasson, Charlotte Chiasson, and Mary Bracey, brothers, Bert Boquet and Carrol Boquet, sister, Joan Chiasson, eight grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Chauvin Sr., parents, Albert and Rose Boquet, son, Donald Chauvin, sisters, Lenora McClendon, Myrtha Duplantis, Rose Mary Hymel. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 21 to July 22, 2012 CHERAMIE, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph A. Cheramie, 90, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died on Thurs. July 19, 2012. A visitation will be held on Mon. July 23, 2012 from 9 am. to Mass time at 11 am. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow. The burial will follow in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his son, Tony Cheramie and wife Penny, daughter, Pam Cheramie St. Pierre and husband Rickey, brother, William Cheramie, sisters, Vivian and Norma, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Lorina Cheramie, parents, Paris and Clemence Cheramie, brother, Calvin Cheramie, sisters, Lorina and Mary Lou. He was a Catholic. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 21 to July 22, 2012 DUFRENE, LENA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lena Hogan Dufrene, 87, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, LA died on Thurs., July 19, 2012, at her residence in Bayou Gauche, LA. Born Sat. Oct. 18, 1924 in Des Allemands, LA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Hogan and the late Florentine Hogan. She was the wife of the late Jeffery Dufrene and mother of the late Jeffery Dufrene, Jr. Surviving are daughters, Peggy Dufrene and husband Hector, Janice Walls and husband Dwight, Dorcas Frickey and husband Lloyd "L.J", and daughter-in-law, Betty Dufrene, brother, Jerry Hogan, sister, Clara Dufrene, 11 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. A funeral service will be at 12 pm. on Mon. July 23, 2012 at Life Fellowship Community Church. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery, Bayou Gauche, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm. to 9 pm. on Sun. July 22, 2012 and from 10 am. until funeral time Mon. July 23, 2012 at Life Fellowship Community Church, Bayou Gauche, LA. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 21 to July 22, 2012 FANGUY, CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Joseph Fanguy, 69, a native of and a resident of Houma, died Tues., July 19, 2012. Private Services will be held He is survived by his, sons, Ryan Fanguy and wife Tonya, and Derek Fanguy and wife Rene, brothers, Hugh Paul Fanguy, Julius Fanguy, and Lawrence Fanguy, sisters, Helena Barrilleaux, and Rosetta Canafax, and his grandchildren, Lane, Blake, Paige, Ty, Tess. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Porche Fanguy, father, Shelly Fanguy, mother, Lucille Chauvin Fanguy, sisters, Shirley Fournier, and Elodie Blades. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 21 to July 22, 2012 PLAISANCE, HERBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herbert Joseph Plaisance, 87, a native and resident of Lockport, LA died on Thurs. July 19, 2012 at Chateau Terrebonne in Houma, LA. Born on Wed. Jan. 28, 1925 in Houma LA. Survivors are daughter, Jeri Plaisance, sisters Elva Ledet, and Ora Griffin. He was preceded in death by his wife Frankie Perry Plaisance, parents, Dewey and Carmalite Plaisance and brother Robert Plaisance. A funeral service will be at 10 am. on Mon. at Holy Savior Catholic Church located at 612 Main St. Lockport, LA 70374. Interment will be in Holy Savior Cemetery, Lockport. The family will receive friends from 6 pm. to 9 pm. on Sun. July 22, 2012 and from 8 am. until 9:45 am. Mon. July 23, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Homes L.L.C. , Lockport. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 21 to July 22, 2012 TROXCLAIR, STELLA Mrs. Stella Lee Ruth "Sue" Troxclair, age 82, of Buford, GA passed away at her home Thurs., July 19, 2012. Graveside and interment service will be Mon., July 23, 2012 at 1 pm. at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sat. from 4 pm. until 7 pm. A prayer service will be held at 7 pm. with Father Eric Hill officiating. She is survived by three sons; Burton Troxclair, Buford, GA, Ronald Troxclair and wife, Linda, Taylorsville, NC and Allen Troxclair, Jr. and wife, Suzanne, Thibodaux, LA; two daughters, Melinda "Prissy" Vines, Buford, GA and Patricia "Leah" Lindhorst and husband, Steven, Tarpon Springs, FL; ten grandchildren, Brad Troxclair and wife, Nikki, Rick Troxclair, Jennie Troxclair, Jessica Troxclair, Keith Schexnayder, Todd Schexnayder and wife, Shantel, Christopher Ben Combetta, Benton Troxclair, Courtney Troxclair and Dexter Troxclair; nine great-grandchildren, Finley, Tripp, Isabella, Chloe, Delaynee, Parker, Kelsey, Braylee, JoLeigh, her brother, Nealon Perkins and wife, Mary Jeannette, Roswell, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Stella King Perkins; father, William Burl Perkins; brothers, William Leher, Charles Perkins and William Henry Perkins. Mrs. Troxclair was born September 20, 1929 in Atlanta, GA. She was an active homemaker while raising her children, an excellent cook and also worked outside the home for several years. Later she held several bookkeeping and office manager positions. She was providing caregiver services for several elderly ladies just prior to her retirement. She enjoyed traveling to visit with her children and grandchildren. She did volunteer work for voter registration and at the election polls. She genuinely enjoyed her family and personal relationships and made each and everyone feel special. That gift will be missed by all who knew her. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 22 to July 24, 2012 GILDER, RANDAL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Randal Paul Gilder entered into eternal rest on Thurs., July 19, 2012 at 3:12 am. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 4351 Louisiana Hwy 24, Bourg, on Tues., July 24, 2012 from 9 am. until 11 am. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am. Interment will be in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2, Houma. Age 30 years, a native of Houma, a resident of Hahnville, LA for 10 years and New Prague, MN for the past 5 years. Beloved husband of Heather Foret Gilder of New Prague, MN (formally of Lockport, LA) Son of Rob A. Gilder and Charlette Boudreaux Gilder of New Prague, MN. Son in law of Joey Foret of Houma, LA and Sarah Wince Foret of Lockport, LA. Loving brother of Michelle Gilder (Matt) of Washington, DC, Todd Gilder (Nathalie) of Luling, LA and Douglas Jeffrey (D. J.) Gilder of New Prague, MN. Uncle of Collin and Lane Gilder. Paternal grandson of the late Hall M. Gilder and Hollis Hill Gilder. Maternal grandson of Jeffrey J. Boudreaux and Lorraine Callais Boudreaux of Bourg, LA. Randal was a member of the Knights of Columbus St Thomas Council at Nicholls State College, and a Brother of Phi Delta Pheta in Mankato, MN. Arrangements under the direction of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Marrero, LA. Information ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 22 to July 24, 2012 GUIDRY, RITA Rita Cheramie Guidry, 77, a native and resident of Galliano died on Thurs. July 19, 2012. The wake will remain private. A Mass will celebrated at 11 am. on Mon. July 23, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Burial will follow in the Cheramie cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband John R. Guidry, son, Clark Guidry and wife Bonnie, daughter-in-law, Roxann Kiffe Guidry, brothers, Joseph Cheramie, sisters, Jane Cheramie, Delis Gulotta and Rose Cheramie, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lazie Pitre Cheramie, son, Teddy Guidry, brothers, Gelpi Cheramie, and Louis Pitre. She was a Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 22 to July 24, 2012 LEBEOUF, THERESA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Theresa Arlene LeBeouf, 40, a native of Houma and a resident of Montegut, died Fri. July 20, 2012. A visitation will be held Wed. July, 25, 2012 from 6 pm. until 8 pm. at the Montegut Baptist Church, in Montegut. Memorial service will be held at 6 pm. at the church. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, James Joseph Crochet, Sr., parents, Alex Joseph and Peggy Jean Swansey LeBeouf, daughter, Jenna Alexina LeBeouf, son, James Joseph Crochet, Jr., brothers, Milton Russell, John Jessie, and Randall Bruce Almaraz, sisters, Jeannie Delorse Ward, Alexsandria Michelle Bates, Patricia Adeline LeBeouf, Cassandria Delphine Wallace and Randijean Dean. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 22 to July 24, 2012 ROBICHAUX, ELMO ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmo Thaddius "Tad" Robichaux, 94, a life long resident of Montegut, died Fri., July 20, 2012. Visitation will be Mon., July 23, 2012 from 9 am. to 11 am. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Montegut. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Mon., July 23, 2012 at 11 am. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Montegut. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery , Montegut. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lucille Theriot Robichaux, sons, Thaddeus "Ted" Robichaux and Ray Robichaux and wife Phyllis, daughter, Lindy Bascle, grandchildren, Tammy Bascle Koike, Todd Bascle, Danny Bascle, Bethany Robichaux Chiasson and Casey Robichaux, great-grandchildren, Erik Koike, Angel Bascle Landry, Andrew Bascle, Reed White, Caitlyn Bascle, Angele Bascle, Allie Bascle, Shelby Chiasson, Alexa Robichaux, and Maddox Robichaux. He is preceded in death by his, father , Acklin Robichaux, mother, Bernice Pellegrin Robichaux, stepfather, Alvin Gaston, brothers Raymond Robichaux and Carl Gaston, Sister, Iris Gaston Talbot, grandson - Timothy Bascle. He worked 39 years for Texaco. He was the recipient of the " Older Worker of the Year for Terrebonne Parish in 1987" for his many years of service at the Montegut Recreation Center. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 64 years. Tad loved his family and friends, working in his barn and gardening. He will be extremely missed. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 22 to July 24, 2012 WILLIAMS, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul R. Williams, age 81, of Grenada, died Thurs., July 19, 2012 at his daughter's home in Houma, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Sun., July 22, 2012) at National Funeral Home. Funeral services are at 10 am on Mon., July 23, 2012, at National Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Leflore Cemetery near Holcomb, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harper and Pauline Williams; his wife Margaret Tingle Williams and a grandchild, Destiny Whitsell. Survivors include two daughters, LaDonna Cruse of Houma, Louisiana, and Billie Rose Flynn of Grenada; one son, Billy Williams of Marvell, Arkansas; and five grandchildren, Madison Cruse, Dylan Cruse, Sam Whitsell, Chelsey Flynn, and Emma-Leigh Flynn. Bro. Laney Haley will be officiating the services. Paul was born on August 2, 1930 in Tallahatchie County to Harper Williams and Pauline Vance Williams. He was a member of Leflore Baptist Church near Holcomb, MS. Mr. Williams is a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean conflict. He was employed as a wire line technician with Western Atlas Company. National Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 24 to July 25, 2012 ARCENEAUX, OLYMPE Olympe G. Arceneaux, 89, a native of Schriever and a resident of Houma, died Sun., July 22, 2012. Visitation will be Wed., July 25, 2012 from 8 am. to 11 am. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wed., July 25, 2012 at 11 am. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Houma. Burial will be in St. Francis #2, Houma. She is survived by her sons, Mason Arceneaux and wife Deloria, Lawrence Arceneaux and wife Genevieve, daughter, Anita (Arceneaux) Portier and husband Otis, Allen Arceneaux and wife Susan, daughter, Donna (Arceneaux) Porche and husband Russell, daughters, Julia Arceneaux, Jeanne (Arceneaux) Tabor, Denise (Arceneaux) Sherrill and husband Raymond, son, Ronnie Arceneaux and wife Bonnie, sister, Joyce Poincon, 24 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evest J. Arceneaux, parents, Jacquet and Jeanne Gaudet, daughter, Virginia A. Pontiff, son - in-law- Ernest Tabor, great-grandchild, Amanda Boudreaux, brothers, Eunice and Earl Gaudet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 24 to July 25, 2012 BECNEL, ARISTIDE, JR. Aristide "A.J." Joseph Becnel Jr., 82, a resident and native of Vacherie Louisiana passed away on July 23, 2012. He was born on Jan. 1, 1930. A visitation will be held from 8 am. until funeral time on Wed. July 25, 2012 at Our Lady Of Peace in Vacherie Louisiana. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am. at Our Lady Of Peace in Vacherie Louisiana. Burial will follow in the church mausoleum. He is survived by wife: Rose Mary Brazan Becnel, son: Jody Becnel and wife Joann, daughters: Pamela Ordoyne, Gay Oncale, and Lynne Gillies, brother: Sidney and Lawrence Becnel, sisters: Theresa Lomancao, Stella Todaro, Shirley Folse, and Dorothy Rougee, five grandchildren: Joseph Becnel, Kevin Ordoyne, Erin Stewart, Cliff Oncale, Colin Gillies, and one great-grandchild: Mason Stewart. He is preceded in death by parents: Aristide Sr. and Aramza Rome Becnel, brother: Glovelance Becnel Sr., and sister: Cecile Castleman ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 24 to July 25, 2012 HOTARD, OLIVER, JR. Oliver Joseph Hotard, Jr., 72, a native of Kramer, and a resident of Thibodaux, was born on Feb. 22, 1940 and died on Sun. July 22, 2012 at 8:56 am. Visitation will be held from 7:30 am. until service time at 9:30 am. at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kramer with Christian burial services in St. Lawrence Cemetery on Tues. July 24th, 2012. Oliver is survived by his brother, James "Dwight" Hotard and sister-in-law Sharleen, 2 nieces, Charmaine Hotard, Heidi H. Cortez and husband Troy, nephew Aubrey J. Hotard and wife Dawn, three grand nephews: Benjamin Kliebert, Blaize Hotard and Riley Cortez, three grand nieces: Ayda Kliebert, Adrial Hotard, and Masyn Cortez and 1 great grand niece, Carleigh Kliebert. Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Sr. and Althea Kraemer Hotard and siblings, Gerard, Leo and Theresa Oliver was raised by his parents until he entered Thibodaux State School which later became the now closed Peltier/ Lawless State School from 1983 to 2010 until going into a group home located on Fairway Dr. in the Country club in Thibodaux. He was well cared for and his caretakers can take pride in job well done. The family wishes to acknowledge both Dr. Raja Tolluri and his wife Dr. Gayathri Tolluri and Dr. Sarat Donepudi in their care of Oliver especially when his health began to fail in these last few months. The family deeply appreciated all who came into contact with Oliver and kept him in safe, happy, healthy and in a comfortable environment. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 24 to July 25, 2012 LEBOEUF, LAWRENCE Lawrence "Piggy" Joseph LeBoeuf, 95, who left his home on Earth to go to his new home with his Lord and family members who went before him, died Sun., July 22, 2012 at 11:37 am. He was a native of Montegut, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Wed., July 25, 2012 from 8:30 am. until service time at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am. held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his, five daughters, Elaine Pitre and husband, Charles, Marguerite Fletcher and husband Farrell, Sandra Ledet and husband Richard, Sr., Kay Hebert and husband Allen, Pamela Kimball and husband Michael, nine grandchildren, David C. Pitre, Beth P. Landry, Max Fletcher, Neil Fletcher, Richard Ledet, Jr., Lynn Ledet, Bryan P. Hebert, Beau Hebert and Rodney Prejean, 19 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his, wife, Gladys Tregre LeBoeuf, parents, Victor Joseph and Velina Duplantis LeBoeuf, brothers, Sidney, Allen, Horace, Sr. and Leland LeBoeuf, sisters, Lelia "Tout" Stoufflet and Eula Fabre. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He retired in 1976 from Texaco to take care of his ill wife. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post #272. He was very active in the building of the Legion Home on Recreation Drive. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 24 to July 25, 2012 ORGERON, MCNAIR McNair "Mack" John Orgeron, 95, a native of Valentine, LA and a resident of Larose died on Mon. July 23, 2012 at 1:05 am. A visitation will be held on Wed. July 25, 2012 from 10 am. to Mass time at 12 pm. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A burial will be held in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Aubrey Orgeron and wife Sue B. Orgeron, daughter, Geraldine Chiasson and husband Ronald J. Chiasson, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Odette D. Orgeron, parents, Ernest and Elizabeth G. Orgeron, brothers, Roosevelt, Vicknair, and Esnair Orgeron, sisters, Selma O. Griffin, Celma O. Leblanc, Irma O. Allemand and Eula O. Gros. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of the VFW Gros- Guidry Post. He enjoyed working in his yard, fishing, football, reading, and his family. Mack retired from Texaco. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Abou-Issa, Dr. Abdean, and Dr. Alexander, and and their medical staff. Also special thanks to Amedisys, Home health, TGMC, and council on ageing. Thanks and appreciation to Gloria his caregiver, for all the care and attention she gave during his time of need. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 24 to July 25, 2012 WATSON, VELMA Velma Watson, 78, died Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:05 am. She was a native of Beaumont, TX and resident of Schriever. Visitation will be held on Tues., July 24, 2012 from 5 pm. to 8:30 pm. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Wed., July 25, 2012 from 9 am. at Hollywood Road Church of Christ. Funeral Service will be held on Wed., July 25, 2012 at 10 am. at Hollywood Road Church of Christ. Burial: Garden of Memories Cemetery She is survived by her, Spouse: Eddie Watson of Schriever , sons: Joel Watson and wife Sabrina of Schriever, daughters, Karen Viteaux and husband Charles Viteaux of Schriever, brothers: Roy Leonard and late wife Leona of Nealand TX; sister in law: Wanda Leonard and late husband John Leonard of Beaumont TX; Grandchildren: Joel Watson Jr, Christian Watson, Victoria Viteaux, infant Brighton Viteaux. She was preceded in death by her, Parents: Jesse and Leona Leonard. She was a member of the Hollywood Road Church of Christ in Houma Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 24 to July 25, 2012 ZERINGUE, NETTIE Nettie F. Zeringue, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died Sun., July 22, 2012. Visitation will be Wed., July 25, 2012 from 8 am. to 10 am. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wed., July 25, 2012at 10 am. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery # 2, Houma. She was survived by her, son's, Kenneth "Zeke" Zeringue and wife Carolyn Anne, Blake Zeringue, Dale Zeringue and wife Lisa, daughter's, Cathy (Zeringue) Mey and husband Harry "Bubba", Patti (Zeringue) Adams and husband Hayes, Jan (Zeringue) Thibodaux and husband Sandy Paul, 10 grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her, Husband, Alphonse Emile Zeringue, parents, Rudolph and Olive Fonseca, Brother, Rudolph Fonseca, Jr., sister, Nell Mae Dupre, and her Infant sister. Special Thank you to Gayle Trosclair and Misty Marcel our friends and caregivers. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 25 to July 26, 2012 BABIN, NANCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nancy Haubois Babin, 43, a native of Camden, NJ, raised in TX and a resident of Thibodaux, died Sat., July 21, 2012. Visitation will be Fri., July 27, 2012 from 8:30 am. to 11 am. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral Service will be held Fri., July 27, 2012 at 11 am. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Burial will be in Crematorium, Inc., Houma. She is survived by her husband, Clark Joseph Babin, son, Dylan Joseph Babin, daughters, Kelsey Marie Babin,Jessica and Conner Morris, grandmother, Hazel Eileen Gray DelPalazzo, sisters, Aileen Dellanna and husband George of Mass. Laurie Matthews and husband Ted, Lois Perry and husband Mark, Cathy Boudwin and husband Perry, brother, Charles Haubois, IV and wife Mabeline, brother, Howard Haubois and wife Dena, In-laws- Edmond and Kitty Babin, 26- nieces and nephews, and 19 great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Eileen Gray Boudreaux, grand father, Howard Thomas Gray, brother, Joseph D. Gorman. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 25 to July 26, 2012 HEBERT, ALTON, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alton Pierre Hebert, Sr. was born Jan. 26, 1928 in Lafourche Crossing, LA to the late Elphege and Modeste Hebert and passed away peacefully at home in Glendora, CA on July 19, 2012. Visitation will be on Fri., July 27 from 5:30 pm. until 8 pm. Service and burial will be on Sat., July 28 at 11 am. at Oakdale Memorial He is survived by his daughters, Linda (Anthony) Belmonte, Patricia (Sam) Vienna and son Alton P. (Robin) Hebert Jr.; loving grandfather of Sandy Belmonte, Tracy Adams, Dan (Danielle) Belmonte, Ryan Vienna, Stephanie Vienna and Alton Hebert III; cherished great grandfather of Tiffany Adams; dear brother of Rita Clement, Raymond Hebert, Gerald Hebert and Larry Hebert. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Irene Hebert; son, Alton P. Hebert I; siblings Gladys Gros, Irene Clement and Thomas Hebert. Sadly, his brother Herman Hebert recently passed away on July 21, 2012. He owned and operated A.P.H. Tool & Mfg, Inc. in Azusa, CA from 1968- 2006. He was an avid fisherman, private pilot and loved flying his twin engine plane for many years. He made many friends through the years. His dry sense of humor will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 25 to July 26, 2012 KELLER, STANLEY, III ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stanley Francis Keller, III, 57 of Hanville, died on Mon. July 23, 2012 at Oschner LA Extended Care Hospital in Kenner. Born Wed. March 21, 1945 in Hanville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, on Wed. July 25, 2012 at 10 am. Interment in the Holy Rosary Cemetery, in Taft. Visitation from 8 am. until funeral time Wed. at the church. He is survived by his wife, Cecile L. Keller, sons, Stanley Keller, IV, Dwayne Keller, Chad Keller and wife Chris, daughters, Carol Matis and husband Frank, and Joy Anders and husband Kenny, brothers, Marvin Keller and Gail Keller, and sister Caryl Spurgeon. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and seven step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Keller, Jr. and Erna Mae Keller, brother Donald Ray Keller and one grandchild. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Dulac. He was an Emergency Coordinator/Volunteer for the American Red Cross of Southeast LA for 27 years. In lieu of flowers donations for expenses is apriciated. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 25 to July 26, 2012 MARTINEZ, FAYE Faye Dean Hawthorne Martinez, 79, a native of Schaal, AR and a resident of Raceland, died on Thurs. July 19, 2012 at 4:53 pm. A visitation will be held on Thurs. July 26, 2012 from 8 am. to service time at 11 am. at the 1st Assembly of God in Raceland. A burial will follow in the St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her son, David Martinez, daughter, Angela Martinez Arabie and Husband Patrick Arabie, brother, Wally Hawthorne, grandchildren, Tyler Martinez, Patrick Arabie, Jr., and Tiffany Arabie, and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Martinez, parents, Charlie and Winnie Hawthorn, son, Michael Martinez, and brother, Gene Hawthorne. She was a parishioner of 1st Assembly of God in Raceland. Samart-Mothe is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 25 to July 27, 2012 MATRANA, ANTHONY JOSEPH, JR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Tony"Joseph Matrana, Jr., 34, a native of Houma and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 22, 2012. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Houma, LA. Survived by:Daughter - Aubrey Matrana; Companion: Stephanie Bergeron; Father, Anthony J Matrana, Sr. and wife – Eurilda; Mother - Robin Charnick and husband Wayne; Brother - Wayne Charnick; Brother - Stephen Charnick; Sister - Shelley Matrana; Sister - Melissa Bertinot and husband Robert; Grandparents - Joe Stephens and wife Mary; Patricia Charnick Preceded in death by: grandparents - Nicholas Matrana, Gloria Matrana, Thelma and Sam Trahan, Junnie Charnick, Carolyn Stephens Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 26 to July 28, 2012 ADAMS, SUZETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Suzette Autin Adams, 56, of Raceland, died on Tues, July 24, 2012. Visitation was held at Falgout Funeral Home on Thurs. From 5 pm until 10 pm. and will also be held on Fri. from 8 am. until funeral time. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home, Fri. at 10:30 am. with burial in St. Hilary of Poitiers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Evans Adams, sons, Hank Adams and Anthony Adams, sister, Carol Sprouse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kilren and Earline Duet Autin, brother, Jim Autin. In lieu of flowers, contributions to their family are greatly appreciated. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 27 to July 28, 2012 FRANCOIS, MARY Mary Louise Francois age 69, a native and a resident of Morgan City, died Thurs., July 19, 2012 at 9:53 am. at Teche Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be Sat., July 28, 2012 at Morning Glory Ministries, 8011 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, La., from 10:00 AM until funeral service at 1 pm. Burial will be in the Morgan City Cemetery. She is survived by her four sons, Perry Wilson, Michael Francois, Bernard Francois and David Francois; five daughters, Loretta Francois, Patricia Francois, Carliss Francois, Hope F. Allen and Rhonda Francois; one brother, James Francois; three sisters, Verna Mae Francois, Eva Mae McClue and Carrie Mae Otis; twenty-nine grandchildren, forty-five great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 27 to July 29, 2012 GIROIR, SALLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sallie Theresa Mayet Giroir, 82, a native of Laurel Valley and a resident of Schriever, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on Wed. July 25, 2012. A visitation will be held at Thibodaux Funeral Home, from 6 pm. to 9 pm., and on Fri. July 27, 2012, and on Sat. July 28, 2012 from 8 am. until service time at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Clifton J. Giroir Jr. and wife Martha, Carold J. Giroir and wife Kathy, Harold P. Giroir and wife Diane, one daughter, Brenda G. Cordray and husband Thomas, two sisters, Eula M. Leblanc and June M. Trahan, one brother, Lois Mayet, 13 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clifton J. Giroir Sr., her parents, Delma and Edna P. Mayet, siblings, Percy J. Mayet, Ned P. Mayet, and Janet M. Benoit. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were truly blessed to have experienced so many years of love and guidance from such a remarkable woman. Her home was always filled with family, laughter and wonderful meals. She made the world's best cookies too! You can ask anyone that knew her. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She retired from Terrebonne Parish School System. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 27 to July 28, 2012 GISCLAIR, ROLAND Roland "Roggie" J. Gisclair, 80, a native of Cut Off and a resident of Galliano, died on Wed. July 25, 2012. A visitation will be held on Fri. July 27, 2012 from 5 pm. to 9 pm. at Samart- Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, and on Sat. July, 28, 2012 from 8 am. to Funeral time, 11 am. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A burial will follow in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Cheramie Gisclair, sons, Rickey Gisclair and wife Patty Lorraine Gisclair, Steve Gisclair and wife Cathy Doucet Gisclair, and Billy Gisclair and wife Mona Leonard Gisclair, daughter, Susan G. Nicholson and husband Ralph David Nicholson, brother, Herbert Gisclair, sisters, Betty G. Rebstock and Nage G. Guidry, grandchildren, Sharla LeBlanc, Tanya Ledet, Aric Gisclair, Casey Gisclair, Brad Gisclair, Justin Brunet, and Travis Brunet, and four great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, Adam Gisclair, and Isabelle Adams Gisclair, brother, Adam "Ted" Gisclair. He was a Catholic. He served in the Army from Feb. 1953 through Feb. 1955. He was also and avid gardener. Roggie was known as Santa Clause for over 20 years. He was a retired push boat operator. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 27 to July 28, 2012 JONES, ROBERTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roberta "Mrs. Bert" Jones, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died on Fri. July 20, 2012. A visitation will be held at St. Joseph Co Cathedral in Thibodaux on Sat. July 28, 2012 from 8 am. to the Mass of Christian burial at 10 am. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Baptist church cemetery at Lafourche Crossing in Thibodaux. She is survived by one son, Joseph, Jr. and Jessie Paige, one sister, Mary Louise and Horace Thomas, two stepdaughters, Ida Mae and Gray Griffin, and Denise Washington. Also eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Welton Jones, parents, Edward and Gustavia Edwards Thomas, one sister, Elvira Thomas, two brothers, James and Edward Thomas, Jr., one Godchild, Ronnie Edwards. Arrangements by Wiliams and Southall Funeral Home 447-2513 ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 27 to July 28, 2012 RHODES, DIANE Diane Rhodes, 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died on Tues. July 24, 2012. A visitation will be held at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville on Fri. from 2 pm. to 4:30 pm, also at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville from 9 am. to Religious Service time at 11 am. Sat., July 28, 2012. Burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Durand and Elnora Rhodes, three daughters, Datonya Pelle, Latasha Pelle and Bianca Rhodes, three sister, Mary E. Rhodes, Genevie Andrews, and Florence Rhodes, three brothers, Gustave, Jr. and Beverly Rhodes, Edward "Larry" Rhodes, and Donald Rhodes, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Gustave Rhodes, Sr., three brothers, Joseph, Dan, and Leonard Rhodes. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 27 to July 28, 2012 RICHOUX, CAITLIN (April 9, 1988 - July 22, 2012) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Funeral services for Ms. Caitlin ELizabeth Richoux, 24, Tylertown, formerly of Raceland and Larose, LA will be held at 4 pm. on Sat., July 28, 2012 from the chapel of Hartman Hughes Funeral Home. The Reverend Justin Knight will officiate. Burial will be in the Tylertown II Cemetery. Ms. Richoux was called home on Sun., July 22, 2012 while vacationing in Orange Beach, Alabama. She was born April 9, 1988 to Alvin and Bonnie Bruce Richoux. She was a member of Community Bible Church in Cut Off, Louisiana, a homemaker, and a loving mother to daughter Claire Marie Plaisance, her heart of hearts. Caitlin, known as "Tootie" to her family, enjoyed camping, spending time at the river, listening to her brothers play the box guitars, and riding the 4- wheeler; but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved. "Aunt Cake" was dearly loved by her nieces and nephews. Caitlin was out-going and never met a stranger. She was loved by many and will be sadly missed by her friends and family. May she rest in peace in God's loving arms. In addition to her parents and her daughter, she is survived by her brothers Shaun Richoux and wife M. J. and Jean-Pierre Richoux and wife Brandi; sister Amanda Richoux Felarise; grandparents Edward and Rowena Richoux Dominique; and nine nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Herbert Richoux, Pierre and Sedonie Bruce, brother Alvin Richoux, Jr. niece Jolie Richoux and nephew Dillon Richoux. Pallbearers will be Jean-Pierre Melien Richoux, Shaun Michael Richoux, Zeke Plaisance, Amanda Jane Richoux, Randy Williams and Wade Curole. Honorary pallbearers will be her daughter and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday, July 28 from 12 Noon until service time there at 4 P.M. Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 27 to July 29, 2012 ROBINSON, WALTER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Walter "Batman" Robinson, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died on Tues. July 24, 2012. Visiting at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, Fri. from 2 pm. to 4:30 pm. and also at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville from 10 am. to Religious Services at 1 pm. Sat. July 28, 2012. Burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery, HWY 308, Napoleonville. He is survived by six daughters, Berlin and Sterlin Cooks, Regina Nora, Charlene Dorsey, Monica and Larry Johnson, Marlie Nolbert, Latisha Jacob, five sons, Walter and Linda O. Robinson, Stanford and Ta Tanisha Robinson, Kirby and Stephanie Truehill, Colin Clifford, and Michael Robinson, also a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ada and Junior Robinson, his wife, Lucinda Robinson, one son, Walter D. Robinson, two daughters, Peggy Herbert and Barbara Jean Kennedy, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, six sisters, ten brothers. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 27 to July 31, 2012 SHINN, WILDON, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. Wildon John "Jack" Shinn, Jr., 78, died at 10:50 pm. on July 24, 2012 at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Claire Clement Shinn, his brothers George "G.G." Shinn and wife Sandra Shinn and David Shinn and wife Arline Shinn, his sisters-in-law Janet Toups and husband Mike, Amelia Heck and husband Carl, and Ann Black and husband Robert, brothers-in-law Ronald Clement and wife Pat, Sammy Clement, and Millard Clement and wife Betty and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wildon John Shinn, Sr. and Elizabeth Deloney Shinn, his sister, Patsy Shinn Padgett and his stepmother, Iris Boutillier Shinn. A retired Professor of Woodwinds at Nicholls State University, Dr. Shinn received a Bachelor of Music from LSU, his Master's degree in Woodwinds from Michigan State University, and Doctor of Musical Arts in Clarinet Performance from LSU. He was born October 12, 1933 in Franklin and was a resident of Thibodaux. He served in the US Army and was principal clarinetist with the 10th Infantry Division Band stationed in Wurzburg, Germany. Dr. Shinn was the music director at Hanson Memorial High School in Franklin for 7 years. He was on the music faculty at Nicholls State University for 30 years, and along with his instrumental teaching, he also taught music history and literature and the physics of sound. He was a talented classical musician who loved his profession and his students. Dr. Shinn performed on the clarinet, saxophone and flute at many NSU recitals, the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and the New Orleans Concert Band. He was a choir member of his friend Leslie Van Osdale's "Les Amis de la Chanson". Graciously giving his time and talent, he treasured performing on a woodwind or violin at a myriad of local functions. He enjoyed musical conducting, scenic photography, woodworking and attending the many reunions of his Army buddies. A very gentle and kind man who cared deeply for his family and friends, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial donations to establish a music scholarship at Nicholls State University may be sent to the NSU Foundation, P. 0. Box 2074, Thibodaux, LA 70310 for the Dr. Wildon "Jack" Shinn, Jr. Scholarship Fund. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no service at this time. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 27 to July 28, 2012 YOUNG, MARY Mary James "Mae Mae" Young, 88, a native of Hammond and a resident of Donaldsonville, died on Tues. July 24, 2012. A visitation will be held at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, on Fri. from 5 pm. to 7 pm, also at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Modeste, from 9 am. to Religious Services at 11 am. Sat., July 28, 2012. Burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Joseph and wife Lillian Young, four daughters, Rachel Y. and husband Rev. Willie Ford, Cinderella Y. Cayette, and Mary Y. and husband Gerald Taylor, and Barbara Y. and husband Julien Millien, eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, three sisters in law. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eluies Young, Sr., parents, Henry and Elizabeth Dupard James, one son, Eluies Young Jr., one daughter, Gwendolyn Y. Rodrigue, two brothers, August and Hannon James, Sr., three sisters, Celestine James, Geneva Davis and Lena Broussard. She was a Deaconess at St. Phillip Baptist Church. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 28 to July 31, 2012 BROWN, WILLIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willis Charles Brown, a native of Kilbourne La, and a resident of Houma, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends at 8:13 pm. on Thurs. July 26, 2012 during his 95th year. Visitation will be from 6 pm. until 8 pm. Sat. July 28, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Sun. at First Baptist Church, 7382 Main St. with visitation beginning at 1 pm. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe. He is survived by his daughters, Beverly B. Young and Dixie Brown and husband Thomas Becnel, one granddaughter, Abigail Brown Becnel, brothers, Jimmie Brown and Johnie Brown and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Edna Lee Walters Brown, parents, John H. and Emily Stephenson Brown, brothers, Leon Brown and Buster Brown, sisters, Gladys McNeely and Hazel Wilson. He retired after 37 years of service with Tenneco, formerly Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.. He was also an Army Veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 28 to July 29, 2012 CHIASSON, GERALDINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine "Gerold" L. Smith Chiasson, 61, a native of Matthews and a resident of McComb, died at 10:25 pm. on Mon. Feb. 14, 2011. Services will be held at St. Joseph Church at 10 am. on July 31, 2012. She is survived by her children, Samantha and Kevin LeBlanc, Barbara and Alvin Legender, Vanessa LeBlanc and Michael Naquin, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Nelda Naquin, Father Louis Smith, grandson, Jerome "JJ" Guillotte Jr.. She was followed in death by her sister, Barbara A. Talbot. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 28 to July 29, 2012 JOHNSON, RALEIGH, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raleigh Johnson, Jr., 86, of Lockport died on Mon. July 23, 2012. Born Fri. Aug. 28, 1925. He was the husband of Anita Johnson. He is survived by his sons, Seth Johnson and Mr. Richard "Butch" Johnson, daughters, Gwendoly Buford and Penny Conrad. He was preceded in death by his sons, Charpentier, Kenneth and Tony Johnson. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 29 to July 31, 2012 JACK BILLIOT Jack Daniel Billiot died Friday, July 12, 2012, the same day he was born. There will be a private grave-side service at 10 am. on July 30, 2012 at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Joel and Misty Hebert Billiot; his paternal grandparents, Daniel and Linda Plaisance Billiot; his maternal grandparents, Kevin and Donna Bourg Hebert; Great-Grandparents Witney Billiot and Margarita Billiot BIlliot, Volse Hebert and Steven Bourg, Sr.; godfather Richard Vizier; and godmother Angie Hebert. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Forest Plaisance and Pearly Bouffanie Plaisance, and Marlyne Boquet Hebert and Yvonne Gros Bourg. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 29 to July 31, 2012 FANGUY, DOLORES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dolores Bourg Fanguy, 73, has crossed over to the Arms of our Lord on July 28, 2012 at 6:50 am. Our lives have been truly blessed by the Grace of God with the joy, love and happiness Dolores gave. She was born on November 8, 1938 in Dulac. Visitation will be held on Tues., July 31, 2012 from 9 am. until Service time at Holy Family Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11 am. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment in Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery She is survived by her, Children, Bettina Dickerson wife of Eric Dickerson of Schriever, LA, Jerome Fanguy husband of Tina Fanguy of Dulac, Deneen Fanguy of Crosby TX, and Sheree Woodard wife of Ronnie Linn Woodard of Crosby, TX; Grandchildren, Erica Dickerson, Paul Dickerson, Drake Voiron, Mya Fanguy, Justin, Roony and Trey Woodard; Step Grandchildren, Andre' Fanguy and Shana Matherne; Sisters, Ruby Williams of Monroe, LA, Gloria Lirette and Mary Blum of Houma, LA, Brother, Russell Bourg, Bayou Blue, LA. She was preceded in death by her, Husband, Howard Joseph Fanguy, Parents, Ruffin P. Bourg, Sr. and Ella Fanguy; Brother, Ruffin Bourg, Jr. and one infant brother She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Club at Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 30 to August 1, 2012 BLANCHARD, MARGARET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Margaret "Maggie" Blanchard, 92, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, died on Sunday. July 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Wednesday. August 1, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday. August 1, 2012 at the church. She is survived by son, Alvin J. Blanchard, Jr. and wife Gail, daughters, Judy B. Daigle and husband Louis, and Peggy B. Geoghagan and husband James Adrian, sisters, Anna Partenheimer and Jeanette Luke, grandchildren, Carolyn, James, Cathy, Ken, Ryan, Greg, Shannon and Jared, 17 great-grandchildren, four great- great grandchildren, and one sister-in-law, Barbara Boudreaux, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Alvin J. "Van" Blanchard, Sr., parents, Morris Boudreaux and Calescia LeBlanc Boudreaux, brothers, Norris, Henry, Junius and Ernest Boudreaux, and sister, Florence Dinger. The Family would like to thank Thibodaux Health Care Center, St. Catherine Hospice, and Dr's Billy Hillman Sr. and Billy Hillman, Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 30 to August 1, 2012 KEARNS, ROBERT, SR. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." (I Corinthians 5:17) Robert Noel "Bobby" Kearns Sr., a man who loved God, his family, and friends, passed peacefully from this life into the next on Sunday., July 29, 2012, surrounded by the family he loved. A celebration of his life will begin with visitation from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday., July 31, 2012, followed by services at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A private burial service for family is scheduled for a later date. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Addie Joy Thibodaux Kearns; two sons, Robert Noel Kearns Jr., and his wife, Vicki, of Houma, and Timothy Stanford Kearns and his wife, Brandy, of Thibodaux; three daughters, Roxanne Kearns Dill, of Baton Rouge; Susan Kearns Trosclair and her husband, Ken, of Thibodaux; and Kathleen Kearns Keene and her husband, Scott, of The Woodlands, Texas; and special friend, Barbara Thorning Kearns, of Thibodaux. He is survived by 18 grandchildren: James Dill and Katherine Dill Edgmon and her husband, Blake; Jason, Jacob, and Rebecca Kearns; Tabitha, Matthew, Lydia, and Sara Kearns; Micah, Abigail, Jonathan, Samuel, and Benjamin Trosclair; and Carolyn, Blake, and Sean Keene; his twin brother, Bokenfohr "Buck" Kearns, of Thibodaux; and his sister, Doris Kearns Stanga, of Thibodaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Stanford Kearns and Louise Bokenfohr Kearns; three brothers, Leo Stanford Kearns Jr., Jackson Joseph "Billy" Kearns, and Thomas Stanford Kearns; three sisters, Marie Louise "Peggy" Kearns Borne, Gloria Kearns Weimer, Iris Kearns Pena; granddaughter Bethany Faith Kearns, son-in-law Stephen James Dill, and two unborn grandchildren. Bobby was born in January 1930, the youngest of nine children. He grew up in Thibodaux and later played for the first football team at Nicholls Junior College, which later became Nicholls State University. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at Louisiana State University and later became a Certified Public Accountant. He and his twin brother, Buck Kearns, built a private CPA firm in Thibodaux called Kearns & Kearns. He was a cowboy at heart and loved horses and rodeos. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed weekends on Grand Isle with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you give to your favorite charity or church. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 AUTHEMENT, ONESIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Onesia "Na-Niz" Alice Price Authement, 87, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Thibodaux died Sunday, July 29, 2012. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 01, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A Religious Service will be held on Wednesday, August 01, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chauvin. She was survived by her sons, Elman Authement and wife Tina, Chris Authement and wife Sharon, Gary Authement and wife Tammy, daughter , Lisa A. Scott and husband James, 17-grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her, Son, Elgin Authement, Jr., parents Joseph Wallace and Alice Josephine Pellegrin Price, stepmother, Delia Price, brothers, Chester Price, Adam Price, Druis and Horace Price, sisters Norita P. Trahan and Maize P. Pellegrin. She retired custodian for Terrebonne Parish School Board after 14 years. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 BERGERON, MYRTLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myrtle "Sis" Pellegrin Bergeron, 90, a lifelong resident of Houma, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 1:52 p.m. of cancer. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service time at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #1. She is survived by her, husband, Stanley "S.E." Edward Bergeron, Jr., Houma, LA daughter, Carol Ann and husband Richard Eagle, Houma, LA sons, Kenneth Bergeron and wife Ruth, Dale Bergeron, David Bergeron, all of Houma, LA, grandchildren, Starla Bergeron Dupre and husband David, Tanya Bergeron Duthu, Crystal Conner, Amber Eagle and Alyssa Eagle, Kayle Adams, eight great grandchildren, sister, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) R. Wright and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her, parents, Love Wallace and Laura Angel Pellegrin, brothers, Myrden Pellegrin, Sr. and wife Meryl LeBlanc Pellegrin, and Terry Pellegrin, Sr. and wife Margaret Moody Pellegrin, brother in law, Robert R. Wright, nephew, Robert "Bob" Wright and great nephew: Ben Brown. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral . "Sis" as she was affectionately called by those who knew her, was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking for her family. Her daughter and grandchildren fondly recall watching cooking shows with her and helping her make their favorite meals. Her legacy to her family was her admirable optimistic and courageous attitude that ultimately sustained her during her cancer treatments. The family wishes to thank the physicians, nurses and staff of Mary Byrd Perkins Cancer Center and Journey Hospice for their nurturing care. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 CARTER, PATTI Patti Marie Sanders Carter, 61, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Sunday Morning, July 29, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patti was born July 5, 1951 in Houma, LA, a daughter of the late Albert P. and Blanche DuPlantis Sanders. Patti was very proud of her Cajun heritage and loved Louisiana. She was an accountant and worked for Wal-Mart. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Paul E. Carter of the home; daughters and son-in-law, Lavenia Heern of Warrensburg, MO, Tanya and Farren Holt of Cleveland, TN; granddaughter, Emily Grace Holt, sisters and brothers- in-law, Darlene and Grant Dupre of Montegut, LA, Tammy and Craig Babin of Gray, LA; several nieces and nephews. Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Patti Marie Sanders Carter will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Ponders Melrose Chapel with Rev. Shannon Pettyjohn officiating. The family will receive friends at Ponders Melrose Chapel from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday and after 12 noon Tuesday until the service hour. Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr. Dalton, GA ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 ELLENDER, BOYD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Boyd Paul Ellender, 60, a native of Houma and a resident of Napoleonville, LA, died Saturday, July 28, 2012. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 01, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. He is survived by his mother, Velma Ellender, father, Joseph William Ellender, sister, Jessica Theriot and husband Kiel, brother, Ross Ellender and wife Sandra, daughters, Molly Bradlaw, Gwendolyn Ellender, and Gredel Ellender, and son, Brett Hebert. He was preceded in death by his wife, Terry Murdock, brother, Joseph William Ellender, Jr., sister, Darkus Denise Ellender. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 HEBERT, HERMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herman Hebert, 81, passed away peacefully in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday July 25, 2012 at 3:00 p.m .at Fairwinds Retirement Community 2340 W. Seltice Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID. Herman was born on September 7, 1930 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to Elphege & Modess Hebert. Herman was blessed to be part of a large family, being 1 of 10 children. At the age of 19, Herman enlisted in the Army and served as a Staff Sergeant for 3 years in Japan. Herman married Dorothy Gazda on March 21, 1953 and they lived in Chicago (10 years), Louisiana (4 years), and California (8 years). In 1974, Herman, Dorothy and their two daughters moved to their homestead of 52 acres in Sagle, Idaho. Herman enjoyed the ranch where they raised cattle, rabbits, sheep, a goat, and a pig. Herman learned through the School of Hard Knocks to be an excellent Tool & Die maker. He worked many years at Columbia Lighting in Spokane where he later retired. Together in 1989, Herman and Dorothy developed "The Silver Lady" jewelry business in Sandpoint, Idaho. Herman dearly loved being with his family. He enjoyed watching western movies, taking drives while admiring beautiful homes, picnicking, drive-in movies, waterskiing, fly-fishing, shrimp trawling, hunting, camping, traveling to 49 states, and dancing with his wife. He took his wife to their last dance on New Year's Eve December 2011 at the Eagles Lodge in Coeur d'Alene where they spent the evening with family and good friends. In 2003, Herman and Dorothy took a long road trip in their motor home making their final stop in Herman's hometown of Thibodaux, Louisiana where Herman had a major stroke. With all the love and support from his family and the therapy he received, he physically recovered very well. Unfortunately, it was the onset of Herman's Dementia. In 2010, Herman and Dorothy moved to Fairwinds Retirement Community and in March 2012, Herman moved to Wellspring Meadows, an Alzheimer's facility. He passed away there, into a pain-free life and a beautiful kingdom. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; 2 daughters Wendy Jones and Dorothy "Dorrie" Freitas; 5 grandchildren Kenny (Jeanette) Jones, Kyle Jones, Kody Jones, Aundrea Freitas, and Alyssa Freitas; 2 great-grandchildren Christopher and Issabell Jones; 1 sister Rita (Guy) Clement; 3 brothers Raymond (Margaret) Hebert, Gerald "Jay" (Theresa) Hebert, and Larry (Phyllis) Hebert, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Elphege & Modess Hebert, Gladys & Wick Gross, Irene & Mann Clement, Alton "Al"& Irene Hebert, baby Alton "Butchie" Hebert, Tom Hebert, Whitney & Carrie Gross, Kermit Clement, Maxine Giardina, Gillis Richard, and Tim Tackett Jr.. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or your favorite charity in lieu of flowers. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 LANDRY, MIA Mia Morgan Landry, infant, a native and a resident of Houma, died Friday, July 27, 2012. She is survived by her mother, Alicia Morgan, father, Joey Landry, brother, Dylan Landry, sister, Madison Landry, Grandparents, Amy Gennaro, Tommy Morgan, Mary Landry and Ulysse Landry. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 ROBICHAUX, RONALD, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronald "Joe" Robichaux, Jr., 34, a native and resident of Raceland, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland with services starting at 7 pm. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Desselle-Robichaux, parents, Ronald "Roach" Robichaux, Sr., and Edna Loupe Robichaux, one son, D.J. Robichaux, one daughter, Ashlee Robichaux, two sisters, Addie Baquet, and Libby Robichaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 SAUCILLO, OLGA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Olga Sanchez Saucillo, 42, a native of Brownsville, Texas and a resident of Galliano died on Saturday July 28, 2012. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A burial will commence in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Noe Saucillo Sr., father, Joe Saucillo Sr., two sons, Noe Saucillo Jr., and Justin Roy Saucillo, one daughter, Stephanie Renee Saucillo, three brothers, Joe Sanchez, Jr., Johnny Serigny Jr., Anthony Serigny, four sisters, Christina Dedon, Dana Duet, Norma Lefort, and Priscilla Martin, and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Flora B. Sanchez. Falgout Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 SUMMERS, MCKENZIE Mckenzie Kiara Summers, an infant, she was born and died after 1 hour Sunday, July 29, 2012. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 1`:00pm at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux, LA. Survived by her mother, Bridget Brown and father, Cha'Vais Summers; Maternal grandparents, Sally Ann Brown and Eugene Triggs; Paternal grandparents, Keri Williams and Charles Summers. Preceded in death by maternal great grandparents, Eddie and Gordia Carter; Paternal great grandparents, Gennie Vee Williams and Ulysse Ponneville. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux, LA. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from July 31 to August 1, 2012 TRICHE, BAMBI ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1207.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bambi Lynn Collette Triche, 46, a native of Oklahoma City, Okla. and a resident of New Orleans and Lafayette, died on Thursday, July 26, 2012. A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.. Interment will commence in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her companion Byron Breaux, father, Jack Brabits and wife Vickie, grandmother, Lucille Brabits, and many other realtives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brad Michael Triche, mother, Verna Mae Oliver, brother, Jack Brabits, Jr., grandfather, William C. Brabits Sr., and grandparents, Leonard and Serizia Olivier. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================