OBITUARIES for DECEMBER 2012; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: Source: As Published ON-LINE from Houma Today (Terrebonne Parish) & The Daily Comet (Lafourche Parish) and The Lafourche Gazette, Larose, LA ============================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ============================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 1 to December 2, 2012 OSTHEIMER, LUCIUS RAYMOND, JR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucius "Lou" Raymond Ostheimer Jr., 84, died at 11:11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. He was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. Lou is survived by his wife, Sandra Wright Ostheimer of Houma; sons, Paul Ostheimer of Fort Worth, Texas, and Karl Ostheimer of Mansfield, Texas; stepsons, Nathaniel Neigel and wife, Celeste of Larose, and Matthew Neigel of Pursglove, W. V.; grandchildren, Karlee Ostheimer, Tessa Ostheimer, Michael Marsh, Dillon Marsh, Brandy Canizaro, Jonas, James and Julianne Neigel; great- grandchildren, Brooke and Bree Pollitt, Harmony Ostheimer-Moore, Jacob and Taylor Prudhome, Christain, Kaley, and Angelina Canizaro, Raegan and Evan Marsh; and sister, Peggy Solberg and husband, Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucius Raymond Ostheimer Sr. and Helen Bazet Ostheimer; his first wife, Paula Price Ostheimer; infant son, William Ostheimer; stepson, Patrick Neigel and his granddaughter, Alisha Ostheimer. From childhood Lou was active in St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Houma, where he was a member, as well as St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Arlington, Texas, and Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Mansfield, serving as acolyte, crucifer, reader, usher and on the vestry. He was an Aviation Engineer and Chief Engineer Inspector over quality control for L.T.V. Aviation in Grand Prairie, Texas. After retiring he went to work for International Paper of Mansfield. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 through 1948. Lucius was serving on the Terrebonne Parish Public Library Board and Magnolia Cemetery Board of Directors. He formerly served on the boards of Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society (Southdown Museum) and the Houma-Terrebonne Convention and Visitors Bureau. He was active in the Terrebonne Genealogical Society and co-authored a book on the history of the Bazet family. Lou was also a member of the Terrebonne High School Alumni Association and Friends of the Library. Lucius proudly served 35 years in Boy Scouts of America, receiving the Silver Beaver Award, and was welcomed into the Clan de los Brazos de Dios in Palo Pinto County, Texas. He was also a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Lucius was involved in planning many of the THS Class of 1945 reunions. In addition, he was a former volunteer fireman both in Logansport and Bayou Cane. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Building fund at P.O. Box 568, Houma LA, 70361, 985- 872-5057 or the Terrebonne Parish Public Library at 151 Library Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on December 2, 2012 BECNEL, LUCILLE LYONS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucille Lyons Becnel, 94, a native of Jeanerette and 72-year resident of Franklin passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at 11:44 a.m. at her daughter's home in Thibodaux.. Burial was in Franklin Cemetery with the Rev. Lloyd Benoit officiating. Brian DeGravelle, Craig DeGravelle, Eric DeGravelle, Ben Talbot, Josh Pickell and Grant DeGravelle will serve as pallbearers. Becnel is survived by his two daughters, Judy Becnel DeGravelle and her husband, Cam, of Thibodaux and Sheila Becnel Fox Granger and her husband, Ronnie, of Sulphur; eight grandchildren, Debbie D. Pickell, Brian DeGravelle, Eric DeGravelle, Craig DeGravelle, Cindy D. Dwyer, Teri Fox Talbot, Shannon B. Trahan, and Nicole B. Deslatte; 17 great-grandchildren, Josh and Claudia Pickell, Grant, Olivia, Sarah, Caroline, Laura and Camille DeGravelle, Sean, Colin and Morgan Dwyer, Benjamin Talbot, Meredith, Rive and Beck Trahan and Madeline and Paige Deslatte; special niece and nephew, Linda Lee and Tommy LeBlanc as well as other numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John S. Becnel; one daughter, Deborah E. Becnel; one son, Michael P. Becnel; her parents, Felix Joseph Lyons and Valerie Deslatte Lyons; five brothers, Lee, Luke, F.J. Jr., L.P. and Felix Lyons; and four sisters, Eunice Olivier, Mae Lyons, Inez Lyons and Rena LeBlanc. Lucille was a loving wife and mother who truly enjoyed life and loved God and her family. Her biggest joy was when her eight grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren came home for visits. She also looked forward to her visits with her family in Thibodaux and Lake Charles. She loved to cook, play cards, bingo and pokeno. In her later years she also enjoyed "hitting the slots" at any casino her family would take her to. Lucille was a longtime member of the Church of the Assumption in Franklin, as well as the Ladies Altar Society of which she was a member for 29 years. The family would like to express their most sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospice for the loving care given to Lucille. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on December 2, 2012 FALTERMAN, DARNELL A. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Darnell A. Falterman, 88 of Harrison, Ark., died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at his residence. Visitation and funeral services will be held at the Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Harrison. He will be buried at 11 a.m Wednesday, Dec. 5, at St. Francis De Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Josie, of Harrison, Ark.; one son, Darrell Falterman and wife, Debra; two daughters, Darlene Coffman and husband, Donald, of Harrison, Donna McManus and husband, Patrick; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gene and Dennis Falterman; five sisters, Elizabeth Powell, Anne Walp, Mamie Breaux, Eva Williams and Zilda Guidry. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on December 2, 2012 JOHNSON MARY LOUISE "MOOT" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Louise "Moot" P. Johnson, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:02 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Visitation will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mechanicsville., Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. She will be buried at the Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery. She is survived by her two sons, Nathan "Red" (Rose) Johnson and Kenny Johnson; her aunt, Ruth H. Lewis; a niece, Veronica M. (Frederick) Rosendoll; foster sister, Yvette H. (Willie) Mason; granddaughter-in-law, Kimberly (Nathan Jr.) Johnson; relative Darrell K. Sims; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leola Harris; a son, Michael Johnson; maternal grandparents, Nathaniel and Antonio Taplett Harris; a sister, Bessie Mae B. Moses and other relatives. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 3 to December 4, 2012 ANDRAS, TINA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tina Ordoyne Andras, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Willie E. Andras, Sr.; her children, Willie Andras Jr. and wife, Margaret Richard, Michael Andras, Brian Andras, Gwen Reulet and Cheryl Thomas; her brother, John Ordoyne; her sister, Louise Ordoyne Bernard; her grandchildren, Christie Andras Royster, Lacie Reulet, Danielle Allen, Renee Guillot, Lee Thomas, Ian Reulet and Layne Thomas; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Ordoyne and Theresa Totina Ordoyne. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== posted Monday, December 03,2012 the Lafourche Gazette, Larose, LA ARCEMENT, IRENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A mass of Christian burial will be held on December 4 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport for Irene Rogers Arcement, 92, a resident and native of Lockport, who died on November 30, 2012 at 10:32 a.m. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. service at the church with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by sons, Leroy Arcement and wife Eurella, Ronald Arcement and wife Una; daughters, Judy Griffin and husband Fred, Miriam Adams and husband Surgin; 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by husband, Roland L. Arcement; parents, Leon and Emily Gautreaux Rogers; sisters, Lorena Griffin, Earline Dominique, Leonise Breaux; and 1 grandchild. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 3 to December 4, 2012 BIENVENU, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Bartholomew Bienvenu ,62, a resident of St. Martinville, passed away on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday and continue at 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville. The Rev. Mark Derise, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, will officiate the funeral service. Readers for the service will be Sidney "Jay" Bienvenu and Maggi Bienvenu. Serving as gift bearers will be Justin Callais, Rachel Callais and Christopher Callais. Music will be provided by Pat Melancon and Raymond Hebert. Mr. Bienvenu was an alumni of UL-Lafayette having received the following certifications, BA in Psychology in 1971, MA in Psychology in 1975, Education Specialist in 1987 and is certified in Special Education and Adult Education. His career in education spans over 36 years. He taught Adult Education in St. Martin Parish and worked as a school psychologist. He was a member of the UL- Lafayette Testing Team, Lafayette Parish School System Special Education testing team and Lafayette Parish School System Parent Child Center. He was a member of the Lafayette Art Association (President), Lafayette Watercolor Guild (Secretary), of numerous art associations including Iberia Parish Art Association and Southern Gardenia. He also belonged to The Extra Mile (Past President and Board of Directors), St. Martin Parish Public Library (Past President and Board of Directors), Louisiana Watercolor Society, Louisiana Association of School Psychologists, Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and Lafayette Retired Teachers Association. He also taught art classes for UL-Lafayette Continuing Education. Mr. Bienvenu was highly honored for his work receiving prizes and recognition from Lafayette Watercolor Guild Juried Exhibitions, Lafayette Art Association Juried competitions and One-Man shows at several private galleries. His designs were selected for the annual UL-Lafayette Christmas cards. He attended numerous art-related workshops and was the designated Media Representative for International Creole Franco Conference (Nova Scotia, Canada) host 2013 conference. He is survived by his son, Sidney "Jay" Bienvenu of Lafayette, daughters, Maggi Bienvenu of Winter Garden, FL, and Beth (Jude) Chiasson of Lafayette, brother, Judge C. Thomas (Roberta) Bienvenu Jr. of St. Martinville, sister, Gloria Bienvenu Callais of Golden Meadow, grandchildren, Ricky Bienvenu, Veronica Bienvenu and Austen Chiasson. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Thomas Bienvenu Sr., mother, Isaure Margaret Blanchard Bienvenu, brother-in-law, Harold Callais, nephews, Peter and Paul Callais. Pallbearers will be Jay Bienvenu, C. Michael Callais, Corey Callais, Bennett T. Bienvenu, Albert "Bert" Bienvenu and Charles T. Bienvenu, III. Honorary pallbearers will be Jude Chiasson, Adley J. Douet and Steven P. Durand. In lieu of flowers, family request that donations be made to Lafayette Art Association, March of Dimes , Myesthenia Gravis Foundation of America or to the charity of your choice . Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville 112 New Market St., St. Martinville, Louisiana 70582, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 3 to December 4, 2012 BORDELON, CLARA Clara Mae Bordelon, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Monterey, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Burial was Monday in Acme Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Caffery Bordelon of Monterey; three sons, James Bordelon and David Bordelon, both of Galliano, and Don Bordelon of Cut Off; one daughter, Ginger Coco of Monterey; and two brothers, Ronald Ledet of Galliano and Mervin Ledet of Larose. She was preceded in death by her father, Mervin Joseph Ledet; her mother, Gert Ledet; and one grandson, David Bordelon Jr. Young's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 3 to December 4, 2012 MCWHORTER, JAMES G. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James G. McWhorter, 92, a native of Oxford, Ala., and resident of Raceland died on Friday November 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Matthews, and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Military Funeral Honors will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday by the United Veterans League. Mass will be at 12 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Chuck McWhorter and wife, Monica, Donald McWhorter, Jim McWhorter and wife, Carol Sue, Mike McWhorter and wife, Kathleen, Tom McWhorter and wife, Mary; his daughter, Susan McWhorter Matherne and husband, Jamie; brother, Horace "Edsel" McWhorter; nine grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Levert McWhorter; his parents, Billy O. McWhorter and Vera Bell Murray; one son, Russell Paul "Rusty" McWhorter; one daughter, Mary Ann McWhorter; brothers, Owen McWhorter, Woodrow McWhorter and Fillmore McWhorter; and his sisters, Maxine Shields, Elsie Bowen Estes and Ethel Owens. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service as a Corpsman. He served during WWII and the Koran Conflict. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 4 to December 5, 2012 BABIN, RITA COLLINS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Collins Babin, 83, a native and a resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her children, Bert Babin and wife, Lydia, Cheryl Theriot and Roxanne Breaux and husband, Rocky; two brothers, Willard Collins and wife, Pricilla, and Roy Collins and wife, Marie; and one daughter-in-law, Anita Theriot; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Johnny" Babin; her parents, Conley and Valley Authement Collins; one son, Ricky Babin; four brothers, Loney, Iris, Bruce and Louis Collins; two sisters, Ouida Pete and Ruth Authement; and one son-in-law, Alvin Theriot. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 4 to December 5, 2012 CAMPBELL, KILBERN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kilbern Kenneth Campbell, 90, a native of Pine Prairie, and a resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, November 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Houma. A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth "Betsy" Lirette, and husband, Mitchell; one grandson, Zachary John Lirette; and many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Berniece Chauvin Campbell; his parents, Hosea Lawrence Campbell and Anne Fontenot Campbell; and one sister, Betty Campbell Caston. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Houma. He was also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a U.S. Veteran of World War II. The family would like to thank his friends and family who helped with his care. The family would also like to thank his very special sitters who took wonderful care of him, and his doctors and nurses who took such good care of him. A very special thanks to Hospice of South Louisiana and Bayou Home Care for their loving care. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 4 to December 5, 2012 FALGOUT, GENEVIEVE (BREAUD) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Genevieve Breaud Falgout, 63, a native of Lutcher and a resident of Raceland, died on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by one daughter, Cashell Falgout Howard and husband, James; three brothers, August Breaud Jr. and wife, Renee, Ray Breaud and wife, Irene, and Bryan Breaud and wife, Kathy; one sister, Nancy Comardelle and companion, Norris Ordoyne; two grandchildren, Dylan and Sarah Rogers; and one great- grandchild, Noah Jude LeBoeuf. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse J. Falgout; and her parents, August Breaud Sr. and Julianne Cunningham Breaud. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 4 to December 5, 2012 GASPARD, SANDRA (GUIDRY) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sandra Sue Guidry Gaspard, 64, a native of Franklin and a resident of Larose, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 10 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon on Thursday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Church cemetery in Cut Off. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Roland Joseph Gaspard; her children, Dawn Galiano and husband, Raleigh Galiano Jr., Kerry Gaspard and wife, Denise Gaspard, and Carlos Gaspard; and her grandchildren, Dustin Gaspard, Brett Gaspard, Angelle Gaspard, Abigail Gaspard, Alexandria Galiano, and Ethan Gaspard; and her mother, Irene Autin Guidry. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie "Bill" Guidry. She enjoyed traveling, specifically cruises, and worked for over 30 years in Religious Education at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be made to the local Relay For Life in Lafourche Parish in her name. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 4 to December 5, 2012 HIMEL, NORMAN "SPECK", SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norman "Speck" Himel Sr., 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. He is survived by his son, Norman Himel Jr. (Marilyn); daughter, Norma Ibarra; sisters, Ruby Danos, Cloteal Ledet and Joyce Hebert; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Himel and Lucille Thibodaux Himel; brothers, Herbert, O'Neil, Albert, Edgar and Archie Himel. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 4 to December 5, 2012 MATHERNE, LUCIA (LEBOEUF) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucia LeBoeuf Matherne, 83, a native and resident of Pointe-Aux-Chenes, died at 5:43 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 to funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Patsy M. Toups and husband, Larry "Duke" Toups of Thibodaux, Doris M. Duplantis and husband, Duffy Duplantis Sr. of Houma, Nolan P. Matherne Jr. and wife, Donna Matherne of Chauvin, Dinah M. Payne and husband, James "Jim" Payne of Fort Mill, S.C., Trudy M. Matherne and husband, Elson Matherne Jr. of Houma, Sonia M. Pellegrin and husband, Thomas "Peanut" Pellegrin Jr. of Houma; 16 grandchildren, Tania Toups Benoit, Wendy Toups Caronna, Grace Toups Foreman, Shana-Rhea Duplantis Bergeron, Duffy "DJ" Duplantis Jr., Andre Matherne, John Matherne, Tate Matherne, Ashley Rodrigue, Franny Matherne, Brandi Matherne, Blake "Smiles" Pellegrin, James Payne, Michelle Escoto, Jeffrey Payne and Samatha Payne; 13 great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Beverly M. Miller of Choctaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan P. Matherne Sr.; her parents, Oleous LeBoeuf and Amelia Naquin LeBoeuf; one son, David P. Matherne; and one brother, Emile LeBoeuf. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She was an executive committee board member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Kenneth C. Boudreaux Unit 380. She loved to crochet, quilt and sew and especially loved to be outdoors. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 4 to December 5, 2012 PIERCE, RAYMOND, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Franklin Pierce Jr., 73, a native of Jefferson, Texas, and a resident of Houma, died, Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Diane Pizzolato Pierce; one daughter, Kimberly Pierce Eskind; one son, Raymond "Booger" Franklin Pierce III and wife, Rosemary Pierce; grandchildren, Michael Eskind Jr. and wife, Monique, Derek Pierce and wife, Ginger and Dustin Pierce; great-grandchildren, Ashton Pierce and Aubree Pierce; one sister, Jean Shupe; one brother, Bennie Pierce and wife, Vickie; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved pets, Tiki and Zoe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Franklin Pierce Sr. and Bertha Belcher Manley; and two sisters, Sally Pierce and Patricia Breaux. His hobbies were dirt-track racing and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 5 to December 6, 2012 BOURG, WILLARD JOSEPH, JR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willard Joseph Bourg Jr., 69, a native and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. He is survived by his son, Timmy John Bourg, and wife, Adenna; daughters, Lisa Bourg Levron and husband, Alex, Kimberly Bourg Carey and fiance, Terry Allemand; his companion, Kathleen Gobeil; brothers, Robert, Roy and Paul Bourg; sisters, Elizabeth and Mary Jane Minks; seven grandchildren; and one great- grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard Joseph Sr. and Annie Emma Farkas Bourg; and one brother, Raymond Bourg Sr., Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 5 to December 6, 2012 DUPLANTIS, WEDGIR JUNIUS, JR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wedgir Junius Duplantis Jr, 45, died Wednesday, at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 5, 2012. He was a native and resident of Dulac. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Angel Rouse Duplantis of Dulac; his mother, Gertie Gregoire Duplantis of Dulac; one son: Wedgir J. "John" Duplantis III of Dulac; his daughters, Ashley Dion and husband, Joshua Dion, and Chelsea Duplantis all of Dulac; brothers, David Duplantis and wife, Sue Ellen, and Teddy Duplantis and companion, Cher LeBouef, all of Dulac; sisters, Sabrina and Maggie Duplantis and companion, Gabriel Celestine, all of Dulac; four grandchildren, Leon Naquin, Elijah Brown, Preston Gilmore and Aiyana Lovell; his father-in-law, A.J. Rouse; and his puppy, Sunshine, He was preceded in death by his father, Wedgir Duplantis Sr.; one son, Justin Lovell; his mother-in-law, Jane Hebert Rouse; one sister-in-law, Susan Lirette Ledet; and one niece, Sunshine Ledet. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Wedgir was a loving father and grandfather. His hobbies were fishing and hunting, and he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by family and friends but never forgotten. The family wishes to thank Bayou Home Care, Hospice of South Louisiana and the Grand Caillou Fire Department. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 5 to December 6, 2012 FONDREN, JAMES W. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James W. Fondren, 87, born in Lombardi, Miss., on May 14, 1925, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at his home in Houma, with his family around him. Private graveside services will be in Biloxi National Cemetery. He was a loving husband for 66 years to his surviving wife, Tobe; as well as a father to his son, James W. Jr.; and to his three daughters, Cindy, Sharon and Carol; his son-in-law Billy; six grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great- grandson. He served in the elite 101st Airborne Division as a paratrooper during WWII and fought in two major campaigns: the Battle of Bastogne and the Battle for Remagen Bridge. He attended Hinds Junior College after the war and retired after 28 years of service with Texaco, Inc. He was an outstanding high school athlete in football, track, boxing and baseball. He held the Mississippi State Welterweight Golden Gloves boxing championship for five years as well as the Mid South Golden Gloves Champion in 1947. He won 33 boxing matches during that period, and 28 were by knockout. He was an avid golfer at Ellendale Country Club for 38 years, where he was a founding member. He was a guest lecturer on WWII in local Louisiana schools for many years. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 5 to December 6, 2012 LEBLANC, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Anthony LeBlanc, 56, a native of Gibson and a resident of Bayou L'Ourse, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Anthony Catholic Church cemetery in Bayou Black. He is survived by his children, Jared LeBlanc and wife, Holli, Jade LeBlanc Griffin and husband, Joshua, Jayce LeBlanc, Josey LeBlanc, Jordan LeBlanc, Juy LeBlanc and Jaime LeBlanc; the mother of his children, Anne LeBlanc; his grandchildren, Kenzie Landry, Madison Burleson, Alli LeBlanc, Lexie Griffin, Jolie' LeBlanc, Alea LeBlanc, Jayce LeBlanc Jr., Jailyn LeBlanc, Jenna LeBlanc, Jathan LeBlanc, Hayden Padgett, Jessa LeBlanc, Payslie Griffin; his mother, Annabelle Arceneaux LeBlanc; his siblings, Juanita Romero, Jean Lamothe, Johnny LeBlanc, Jeffery LeBlanc, Jesse LeBlanc, Joanne McIntire, Julie Tooke, Joyce Blackmon; and his best friend, Gary Gremillion. He was preceded in death by his father: Abel LeBlanc; and his siblings, Jeanette Porche and Jay LeBlanc. He was a hard worker, a perfectionist, very generous, touching and tender hearted, always willing to lend a helping hand and loved to hunt and fish. He loved working in his garden, cooking, spending time with his family and loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. The world is a better place because he was in it, and we are all better people for having been blessed to know him. We will all miss his wonderful smile. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 5 to December 6, 2012 MATHERNE, TERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Terry Paul Matherne, 44, a native of Bourg and a resident of Jacksons Gap, Ala., died Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Marie Odum Matherne; parents, Elson "Nab" Joseph Sr. and Dorothy "Dot" Ann Boquet Matherne; sons, Bryant Paul and Joshua Harding Matherne; daughters, Brittany Yvonne and Kaitlyn Marie Matherne; brothers, Elson J. Matherne Jr. and wife, Trudy, and Kerry J. Matherne; sisters, Debra M. Boquet and husband, Kent, Pauline M. Scott and husband, Ricky, and Roxanne M. LeBlanc and Randy, and Sandy M. Price and Ivy Jr. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest and Lyeia Blanchard Matherne, and Alcee and Neva Deroche Boquet. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 5 to December 6, 2012 STEIN, LEONARD JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leonard Joseph Stein, age 80, was born on Feb. 29, 1932, and entered his eternal home on Dec. 4, 2012. He was a native and resident of Vacherie. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Becnel Stein; his children, Fanny (Michael) Cranford, Corrine (Wayne) Breaud, Gert (Michael) Kliebert, and Angie (Don) McLaurin; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his loving dog, Bosco. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hypolite and Lelia Stein; brothers, Michel, Justin, Henry, Joseph, John, Roy, Carroll, Leo and Baby Stein; sisters, Augustine Becnel, Ann Zeringue and Therese Gravois. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to St. James ARC, 29150 Health Unit St., Vacherie, LA 70090 or St. Joseph Hospice, 103 Ridgefield Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher is in charge of the arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 6 to December 7, 2012 BASCLE, LINDY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lindy Lou Bascle, 70, a native and resident of Montegut, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. The rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church cemetery in Montegut. She is survived by her mother, Lucille Theriot Robichaux; son, Todd Bascle and companion, Danielle; son, Danny Bascle and wife, Dana; one daughter, Tammy Bascle Koike; brothers, Thaddeus "Ted" Robichaux, Ray Robichaux & wife, Phyllis; grandchildren, Reed White, Caitlyn Bascle, Angele Bascle, Allie Bascle, Erik Koike, Angel Bascle Landry, Andrew Bascle and her late son's wife, Annette Bascle. She was preceded in death by her son, Timmy Bascle; and her father, Elmo Thaddeus "Tad" Robichaux. She was a loving mother, grandmother & caregiver. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 6 to December 7, 2012 CHARLES, PAULINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pauline Taylor Charles, a native and resident of Lockport, departed this life on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the age of 94. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Greater New Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow in Greater New Fountain Baptist Church cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by a son, Willie "Tony" Staples; husband, Sidney Charles; grandchildren Lorraine Staples, Darren (Maria) Staples, Marvin (Cansandra) Staples, Rachael (Alonzo) Wilson-Pitre, Jarvis Wilson, Karl Wilson, and Shaketa Wilson; a sister, Geraldine Green; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Maudest Taylor; six brothers, Sullivan Taylor, Nolan Taylor, Joseph Taylor Jr., Van Taylor, Landry Boudreaux and Benjamin Taylor; and two sisters, Evelyn Edwards and Beatrice Mack. She was a business owner in Lockport for many years and will be lovingly remembered for her quick wit. She will be truly missed by all. She was a member of Greater New Fountain Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 6 to December 7, 2012 CLAY BOBBIE "POPPY" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bobbie G. "Poppy" Clay, 44, a native of Terrebonne and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Emelda Clay Wolfe; his stepfather, Donald Wolfe; and his father, Webster Smith; two brothers, Dondrelle Wolfe and Kenyatta Smith, both of Houma; and one sister, Danielle Wolfe Brown (Devin) of Gray. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel and Mary Lagarde Clay. He was a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 6 to December 7, 2012 DUET, WAYNE P. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wayne P. Duet, 59, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Gray, died on Monday, December 3, 2012. A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. He is survived by his five brothers, Jimmie, Michael, Charles, Brian and Thomas Duet; and 12 sisters, Judy Michel, Linda Fussell, Beverly Marcel, Elaine Cortez, Lorraine LeBlanc, Mary Gagneaux, Roberta Jennings, Tracy Duplantis, Annette Hebert, Dawn Duet, Melissa Duet and Carol Guillory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston P. and Mary Andras Duet; and three sisters, Barbara Baudoin, Michelle Duet, and Kathleen Fonseca. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== posted Thursday, December 06,2012 the Lafourche Gazette, Larose, LA FLOYD, CAROLYN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carolyn Ann Walter Floyd, 73, a native of Gretna and resident of Galliano, passed away on December 2, 2012. She is survived by children, Thelma Dardar and husband Michael, Wallace Floyd and wife Michelle, Arline Bihm and husband Mike, and Seffron Boyle and husband John; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Dee Rogers, Shot Walter, Mickey Walter, Augie Walter, Roseann Williams and Lynn Walter. She was preceded in death by mother, Thelma Hebert Walter Hughes; father, George Seffron Walter, Sr.; brothers, George Seffron Walter, Jr., Robert Hyle Walter and James Harold Hues Hughes. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 6 to December 7, 2012 FORET, DENNIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dennis P. Foret, 69, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 12 p.m. at the church, with burial in St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce Chiasson Schwab Foret; stepdaughters, Robin Schwab, Raven S. Martin and husband, Michael, Amy S. Dufrene and husband, Shawn; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ophelia Foret; and sisters, Geraldine Mantranga and Joyce Rabalais. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 6 to December 7, 2012 LEE, MARVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marvin Joseph Lee, 47, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of New Orleans, died Monday, December 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Johnson Ridge. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Livas Cemetery on Johnson Ridge. He is survived by his parents, Wilbert Lee Jr. and Rosemary Lee; one son, Delvin Brown; one daughter, Devin Brown; two brothers, Gary (Della) Lee and Dean (La'Mone) Lee; three sisters, Raeann Lee, Nancy (Troy) Barton, and Pamela (Mike) Naverre; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Catherine Frye, Alvin Frye, Leona Lamark and Wilbert Lee Sr. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 6 to December 7, 2012 RUFFIN, RINEYS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rineys Ruffin, 56, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Inez Windom Ruffin; one daughter, Ebony Reneé Ruffin; brothers: Lloyd Ruffin and wife, Carol, and Raymond Ruffin and wife, Zetella, all from Houma; sisters, Geraldine Williams of Monroe, Betty Coleman and husband, Davis, of Houma, Shirley Franklin and husband, Martin, of St. Rose, and Carolyn Coleman of Arlington, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ruffin & Bernice Ringold Ruffin; brothers, James, Jr., Carl, Ervin, Alton and Larry Ruffin; sisters, Gertrude Howard and Bertha Clay. He was Baptist and a retired U.S. Navy Veteran. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 6 to December 7, 2012 SHANKLIN, EULAS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eulas Shanklin, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in Moses Baptist Church cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his two brothers, Samuel (Eva) Shanklin Jr. and Zachary Shanklin; and five sisters, Carrie (Louis) Woods, Vera Shanklin, Joyce Shanklin, Esther Lena Shanklin, and Patricia Shanklin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Sr. and Esther Shanklin; brothers Charles Shanklin, Ernest Shanklin and Earl Shanklin; and sisters Mable Jackson and Madeline Jackson. He was a member of Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 7 to December 8, 2012 WAGUESPACK, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Waguespack, 82, a native of Chauvin, and a resident of Houma, died on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma . A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Blaise Waguespack; sons, Clarence Bourg, Blaise Waguespack Jr. and wife, Carla; daughter, Tina Stroman and husband, Jim; a brother, Ray Pierron; a sister, Cecile Prejean; also five grandchildren, Jesse Brunet and fiancee, Brandi Kelley, Kristina Stroman, and Jim Stroman Jr., Grace Waguespack, and Annika Waguespack; and one great-grandchild, Lilly Evangeline. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Marguerite Chauvin Pierron; a son, Stephen Waguespack; and brothers, Wilber, Roy, Richard and Frank Pierron. Helen loved playing bridge, fishing and square dancing. She was also the Queen Mother of the Cajun PePa's Red Hat Club. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 8 to December 9, 2012 CHIASSON JESSE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jesse Joseph Chiasson, 92, a native of Bayou Folse and a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by four sons, Richard, Adrian, Brett and Terry Chiasson; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Dufrene Chiasson; his parents, Louis Chiasson and Elvire Knight Chiasson; and one sister, Ethel Mae Chiasson Alongia. He was a retired cattle farmer and a U.S. Army veteran, having received a Purple Heart during World War II. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 8 to December 10, 2012 GUIDRY, DIDIA Didia "Junior" Anthony Guidry Jr., 72, a native of Larose and a resident of Montegut, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his sons, Scottie James Guidry and wife, Angela, Kerry Anthony Guidry and wife, Melodia, Randy Paul Guidry and wife, Amy, and Perry Lynn Courteaux and wife, Jody; daughter, Hope Ann Guidry McDuffie; his stepmother, Violet Guidry; brothers, Ervin and Eddie Guidry; sisters, Valarie Boura and Earline Guidry; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Courteaux Guidry; parents, Didia Anthony Sr. and Louisa Eve Trahan Guidry; brothers, Paul and Lu-Lu Guidry; sisters, Eula Guidry, Pauline Cheramie, Marie Lee, Wilma Hairren and Ida Jarvis. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 8 to December 9, 2012 JAMES, JUNIOR ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Junior Paul "Poorie" James, 62, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass, officiated by the Rev. Chris Decker, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Phillip Catholic Church cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his mother, Louise James; one daughter, Triane Lashai Blain; two sons, Christopher Costley and wife, Bionka, and Andrew Costley and wife, LaKiva; six sisters, Glenda Fletcher, Linda Johnson, Lois Harris and husband, Larry, Vanessa and Yvette James, and Angie Bogen and husband, Michael; four brothers, Tyrone, Rodney and Dwayne James and Randy James and wife, Kimberly; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was proceeded in death by his father, Robert James. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 8 to December 9, 2012 LAFONT, HENRY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Henry Joseph Lafont Sr., 88, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Norma Pitre Lafont; his daughter, Deanna Lafont Duet; his son, Henry J. Lafont Jr. and wife, Kim; four grandchildren, Darren Duet and wife, Lynette, Sid Duet and wife, Holly, Deanna Mary Lafont and husband, Michael Jr., Renee Comeaux and husband, Derek; six great-grandchildren, Carley, Austin, Jaelyn and Jude Duet, Anthony "AJ" Lafont and Pierce Comeaux; and one brother, Victor Lafont. He was preceded in death by his parents, Remis Lafont and Vienne Theriot Lafont; one brother, Elie Lafont; and son-in-law, Sidney Duet. He was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9000 where he was a 4th Degree Knight. He was a loving husband, father and great grandfather who never met a stranger. His hobbies were reading, watching western movies and visiting with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to St. Joseph Youth Group, P.O. Box 519, Galliano, La. 70354. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 8 to December 9, 2012 SAMANIE, BEATRICE (DUPLANTIS) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beatrice Mary Samanie, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Samanie; one son, Tony Samanie and wife, Becky of Houma; two daughters, Gwynn Bourg and husband, Nathan of Houma and Lynn Boudreaux and husband, Junius of Thibodaux; one brother, Wiltz Duplantis of Thibodaux; three sisters, Irene Cortez and husband, M.J., Lois Hebert and Beverly Marcel and husband, Junius, all of Houma; six grandchildren, Keith Bourg, Corey Boudreaux, Tara Jones, Marci Boudreaux, Todd Boudreaux and Tori Samanie; and five great-grandchildren, Erica Bourg, Ethan Boudreaux, Nicholas Bourg, Andrew Bourg and Taylor Boudreaux. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Wiltz and Corinne Babin Duplantis; one brother, Iry Duplantis; one sister-in-law, Dot Duplantis; and one brother- in-law, Eris Hebert. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of your choosing. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 8 to December 9, 2012 THIBODEAUX, RENA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rena Mae Thibodeaux, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Lindsey Joseph Thibodeaux; two sons, Ivy Jude Thibodeaux and companion, Ruth Robichaux and Keith Paul Thibodeaux and companion, Sonny Cuneo Jr.; three sisters, Grace and husband, Ferrel Chauvin, Betty and husband, Ray LeCompte and Carolyn and husband, Floyd Dupre; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one intended great-great-grandchild. She was proceeded in death by her daughter, Helena T. Gautreaux; and her parents, Gustave Jr. and Eula Mae Blanchard Pellegrin. She was a retired bookkeeper for Chauvin Brothers. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= posted Monday, December 10,2012 the Lafourche Gazette, Larose, LA ADAMS, ETHEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel C. Adams, 90, a native of Lockport and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on December 8, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. service on December 12 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery. She is survived by children, Delena Smith and husband Ed of Smithville, AK, Ena Brunet and husband Elton “Ko-Ko” of Cut Off, Linda Bourriague and husband Frank of Scott, LA and Debbie Garner and husband Johnny of Cut Off; grandchildren, Duane Brunet and wife Amy, Monique Pitre and husband Jody, Cherise Swander and husband Stephen, Ron Brunet and wife Desiree, Jill Morgan and husband Greg, and Holly Bourriague; great grandchildren, Katie and Allie Brunet, Gavin, Grant and Caroline Pitre, Stephen David and Camille Swander, Landon and Lucy Brunet, Christian and Jean-Luc Morgan and Dru Bourriague; sisters, Audrey Oubre and Lois Deroche; brother, Erjie Chiasson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Sidney Adams; parents, Jules and Nora Griffin Chiasson; brothers, Warren “Guy” Chiasson, Hubert Chiasson and Werlin “Bay” Chiasson. Mrs. Ethel was a church volunteer for many years who enjoyed spending time with family and friends especially during the Mardi Gras season. She was a homemaker that spent many loving years babysitting children in her home. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 10 to December 11, 2012 BLACKLEDGE, JIMMIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jimmie Blackledge, 69, a native of Larose and a resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in New Mount Zion Baptist Church cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his brother, Earl Blackledge; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Aline Blackledge; and his brother, Willie Blackledge. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 10 to December 11, 2012 BOUDREAUX, FORREST, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Forrest J. Boudreaux Sr., 88, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by two sons, Forrest Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Peggy, and Kenneth Boudreaux and wife, Denise; one sister, Alvina Toups; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Rita Rodriguez Boudreaux; his parents, Forrest Boudreaux and Eva Ponville Boudreaux; one son, Don Boudreaux; one brother, Ernest Boudreaux; and one sister, Enzie Posecai. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 10 to December 11, 2012 BOUDREAUX, MARGARET MARIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Margaret Marie Boudreaux, 61, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday Dec. 2, 2012. She is survived by her son, Ronald Rivero Jr.; one daughter, Lacy Jaclyn Rivero; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Pansy Chamberlain Boudreaux; two brothers, Louis Boudreaux and Havey Boudreaux; and two sisters, Vivian B. Andras and Mary Theresa B. Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 10 to December 11, 2012 CALLAHAN, CARRIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carrie G. Callahan, 88, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Schriever, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Catholic Church cemetery in Schriever. She is survived by her son, Harold J. Callahan Jr. and wife, Cheryl; daughters, Sandra Callahan Picou and husband, Richard, and Janice Callahan LeBoeuf and husband, Kenneth; brother, Carroll Gros Sr.; sister, Vivian Albarado; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Callahan Sr.; parents, Emile Gros Jr. and Urselle Boudreaux Gros; daughter, Annette U. Callahan; brothers, Elvin Gros and Herman Gros Sr.; and sisters, Julia Ponvelle, Lucy Guidry, and Shirley Robertson. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 10 to December 11, 2012 HADAWAY, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Eva Bergeron Hadaway, 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died, Saturday, December 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Church cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by two sons, Phillip Hadaway, Sr. and wife, Connie, and William Hadaway; one daughter, Cynthia Hadaway Bourg and husband, Charles; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Villere Bergeron, Sr. and Eva Delaune Bergeron; one daughter, Barbara Hadaway Kennedy; and one brother; Villere Bergeron, Jr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 10 to December 11, 2012 KLIEBERT, MARY (BENOIT) Mary Benoit Kliebert, 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, December 10, 2012. Visitation Will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Bradley Kliebert; son, Stephen Kliebert; daughter, Michelle Kliebert Riddle; and brothers, Jerry and Norris Benoit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvy Benoit and Clemence Ordoyne Benoit; and sisters, Lena Benoit and Theresa Ledet. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== posted Monday, December 10, 2012, the Lafourche Gazette, Larose, LA LANDRY, LOUISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, December 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews for Louise Mae Breaux Landry, 93, a resident of Raceland and native of Lockport, who died on December 9, 2012 at 3:33 a.m. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. service at the church, with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by sons, Alvin Landry and wife Sylvia, Leonard Landry and wife Katie; brother, Gene Breaux; sisters, Vivian Hebert; 3 grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul Landry; parents, Gillis Breaux, Sr. and Agunicia Gros Breaux; infant, Bernice Landry; daughter in law, Diane Rhinehart Landry; brothers, Gillis Breaux, Jr., Gordon Breaux, Guy “Pat” Breaux; and sister, Ophelia Moody. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 10 to December 11, 2012 PUGH, JEAN (HEMPHILL) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jean Hemphill Pugh passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 9, 2012, at the age of 83. Raised in the seaside town of Spring Lake, New Jersey, she attended Vassar College, and, upon graduating with honors, she took a job with the Nielsen Company in New York City. In 1952, she married the love of her life, George, and moved to Louisiana, where they were blessed with 60 years of a storybook marriage. After moving to Louisiana, she "read law", passed the Louisiana bar examination, and was a loving helpmate and indispensable partner with her husband who became a professor at the LSU Law School. While doing so, she was also a wonderful caring mother to her four sons. She loved to travel, and she gamely and enthusiastically undertook numerous foreign trips with her husband and young family, predominantly in France but including extended visits to places such as Greece, Japan, the Philippines, and the African Continent. She took many photographs during these trips and made wonderful scrapbooks that commemorate those magical journeys. She was a gentle and compassionate person who was loved by all who knew her. She loved to read, was a great cook, enjoyed communing with nature in all its forms, and liked nothing better than visiting with friends and family on her screened front porch and sitting by a fire on a cool night. She will be sorely missed. Visitation will be held at the St. Albans Chapel on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge from 8:30 to 11 a.m., on Wednesday, followed by services at 11 a.m. A brief service will be held at 2 p.m., and interment will be held thereafter at Christ Episcopal Church in Napoleonville. Jean is survived by her husband, George, who loved and cherished her unconditionally; by her four sons, William W.H. Pugh III, and his wife, Beth, George W. Pugh Jr., and his wife, Janelle, David N. Pugh and his wife, Cindy, and James H. Pugh and his wife, Cindy; by grandchildren, Brendan, Bryan, Katharine, Meredith, George III, Johnny and William; and by great-granddaughter Elodie. Jean is also survived by her sister, Shirley H. Jessup and husband, Harlan; by her brother, Kent W. Hemphill and wife, Ann; and by sister-in-law, Beverly. She was preceded in death by her brother, Meredith Hemphill, Jr., and by her parents, Meredith Hemphill and Katharine D. Hemphill. Special thanks to Tomeka Porter, to whom the family is much indebted for the love and care she showed to Jean, and to the caring people of St. Joseph's Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the George and Jean Pugh Institute for Justice at the LSU Law Center, to the Friends of Christ Episcopal Church in Napoleonville or to a special charity selected by the donor. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 10 to December 11, 2012 SONGY, REV. MSGR. JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== The Rev. Msgr. James B. Songy, 82, son of the late Claude and Fabiola "Chippy" Songy, born in Edgard on January 4, 1930, died in Houma on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. He was educated at Holy Savior School in Lockport, St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict, and Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He was ordained a priest on June 5, 1954. After serving as associate pastor at St. John the Baptist Parish in Edgard and St. Rita Parish in New Orleans from 1954 to 1962, he served as Assistant Financial Secretary and then Comptroller of the Archdiocese of New Orleans from 1962 to 1968. He served as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Slidell from 1968 to 1969, and then as pastor of Holy Savior Parish in Lockport from 1969 to 1981. In March 1977 he was named by Pope Paul VI a Domestic Prelate with the title of Monsignor. In June 1977, he was named the first Chancellor of the new Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, while remaining pastor of Holy Savior until 1981. From 1981 to 1991 he served as Vicar for Temporalities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux while continuing his services as Chancellor. In 1991 he was Vicar General of the Diocese in which capacity he served until his retirement in June of 1998. In January of 2003 he was named by Rome as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, and came out of retirement and served in that position until the installation of Bishop Sam Jacobs in October of 2003, at which point he returned to retirement and to his residence with Ronald and Marie Rogers in Lockport, where he lived until his death. Msgr. Songy stipulated before his death that there should be no wake on the night preceding his burial, and that his body be cremated, with remains placed by Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in a cypress box built by a friend for his burial, brought by his family to, and officially received, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma two hours before the funeral Mass for visitation by family and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He will be buried at the Holy Savior Parish Mausoleum in Lockport. He is survived by one sister, Enid S. Nielsen and her husband, Thomas, of New Orleans; one brother, Kenneth J. Songy and his wife, Iris, of St. Rose; one brother-in-law, Robert J. deGraauw of Abbeville; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn L. Songy of Baton Rouge, and Carolyn M. Adams of Alexandria; and by his dear friends, Marie and Ronnie Rogers. He is also survived by 44 nieces and nephews and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Claude G. Songy Sr., Gerald E. Songy Sr. and Msgr. Donald J. Songy; four sisters, Elsy S. Morris, Lois S. Guidry, Cleo "Cody" S. deGraauw and Joan "Tony" S. Nethery; and one nephew, Richard Songy Sr. The family extends deep appreciation to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, its bishops, priests, religious and other faithful, past and present, for all their kindness to him over the years and for their receptiveness to his priestly ministry. And very special thanks to Marie and Ronnie Rogers who welcomed him into their home and made him a part of their family throughout his years of retirement. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Mathews is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 10 to December 11, 2012 THIBODEAUX, JULES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jules E. Thibodeaux, 68, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Cut Off, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy L. Thibodeaux and Lynn Thibodeaux. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 11 to December 12, 2012 AUTHEMENT, WHITNEY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Whitney Joseph Authement Jr., 92, a native and resident of Montegut, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 8:30 till funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Anna Belle Naquin Authement; son, Wayne Paul Authement and wife, Kathy Arceneaux Authement; son, Steven John Authement and wife, Linda Austin Authement; grandchildren, Benny James Authement and wife, Candice Rickman Authement, Jason Paul Authement and wife, Margaret Hebert Authement, Samuel Whitney Authement and wife, Angela Naquin Authement, Claude Peter Authement and wife, Kellie Lirette Authement, Lauren Elizabeth Authement, and Christopher Austin Authement; and nine great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Joseph Authement Sr. and Mary May Robicheaux Authement; and two sisters, Mamie Authement Browder and Sylvia Marie Authement. He was a graduate of Delgado Community College and a draftsman with Higgins Industries in New Orleans before joining the U.S. Navy. He served four years and was honorably discharged as acting chief (AMMc1). He was an active member with multiple officer positions in the Montegut American Legion for over 64 years. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a self-employed business owner for thirty years and retired at the age of 56. He loved most spending time with his family and friends, traveling, fishing, golfing and hunting. In his later years as a member of the Cruisin' Cajuns RV Club, he traveled with Anna Mae and Nikki. He served on the board of First National Bank, was president of the Gator Club, and was a member of the Montegut Volunteer Fire Department. He was an active parishioner and usher at Sacred Heart Church. He was also involved in numerous other local organizations. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, 8120 Main St., Houma, La. 70360. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 11 to December 12, 2012 HEBERT, SARAH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sarah Dufrene Hebert, 69, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at First Assembley of God Church in Des Allemands. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by one son, Charles Hebert and wife, Cassie; one sister, Marion Dufrene Johnson; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Hebert; her parents, Mitchel and Elizabeth Dufrene; one brother, Ranzel Dufrene; and one sister, Nina Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 11 to December 12, 2012 ====================== VEDROS, GEORGE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Anthony Vedros, 75, of Boise, Idaho, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at a Boise hospital with his loving family by his side. Friends and family are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held from 10-11 a.m. Dec. 21 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 5525 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, Idaho, followed by a memorial service and celebration of life at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Eagle, 350 East Old State Street, Eagle, Idaho. Pastor Norman Revels presiding. Burial will be at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. George was born to Charles and Freda Vedros on Mar. 18, 1937, in Thibodaux. He left school early and later enlisted in the Navy in 1956 with a few of his friends. He spent three years in the Navy after which he had a good career as a shipyard crane operator, retiring from the civil service in 1998. While in the Navy he met the love of his life, Beverly "Pat" Judd. George was married to Beverly in Thibodaux on June 26, 1957. George and Beverly enjoyed 51 years of marriage, of which they spent many wonderful years in Thibodaux, Hawthorne, Calif., Chula Vista, Calif., Port Orchard, Wash., Saint Mary's, Ga., and their last 12 years together in Boise, Idaho until Beverly passed away in 2009. George enjoyed fishing, square dancing, and a good meal with friends (especially if free!). He also loved family gatherings and time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a friendly and happy man who was loved by all who met him. George is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kurt George and Donna Vedros; grandchildren, Kristin (and Joseph) Ellsworth, Kira (and Jaime) Lara, Kurt Anthony Vedros, and Katherine Vedros; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ashly and Cadence; his sister, Marian (and Gayland) Hebert; nephews, Anthony (and Faye), Joseph (and Mary), and Charles Lamartina, Louis Jr. and David, Ricky (and Mary), John and Jonathan Vedros, and Buddy Vedros (godson); nieces, Denise (and Chris) Weisinger, and Charlene "Tina" Calvarier; sisters- and brothers-in- law Marjorie (and Tom) Welton and Clayton (and Florence) Judd. In George's new life, he joins his wife, Beverly; his parents, Charles and Freda; brothers, Richard and Louis; and sisters, Dorothy (Lamartina) and Mary. Bowman Funeral Parlor in Garden City, Idaho, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 11 to December 12, 2012 WILLIAMS, JASPER, JR. Jasper Williams Jr. 58, a native of Schriever and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Gladys Stevenson Williams; one son, Jasper Williams III, one brother, Joshua Williams of Houma; five sisters, Brenda Lee Williams of Schriever, Brenda Ann Nelson of Thibodaux, Barbara Ann Nevis of Houma; Blenda Lee Clay and husband, Alton Jr., and Loretta Texas Barabin of Gray; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his father, Jasper "Good Buddy" Williams Sr; his grandparents, Hamilton and Lena Cheatham Williams and Roger and Idela Stevenson Williams. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 12 to December 13, 2012 BECNEL, GORDON Gordon James Becnel, 67, a native of Vacherie and a resident of Chackbay and Choupic, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux First Assembly of God Church. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Laura Ann Becnel; two sons, Sean Becnel and wife, Denise, and Michael Becnel; stepchildren, Lloyd Benoit, Laura Lynn Benoit, Leslie Benoit and Tosha Myers; two brothers, Willie Becnel and wife, Oris, and Milton Becnel and wife, Fanilla; and one sister, Garnet Granier and husband, Toby. He was preceded in death by his father, Josue "Webb" Becnel; and his mother, Evelyn "Vel" Becnel. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 12 to December 14, 2012 BLANCHARD, LARRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry Joseph Blanchard, 71, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by one son, Allen Joseph and wife, Monica Blanchard; one daughter, Stephanie and husband, Troy Dumond; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Joseph and Anna Mae Clark Blanchard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the children to help with funeral expenses. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 12 to December 13, 2012 DANGERFIELD, DONALD "DUCK" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Ray "Duck" Dangerfield, 59, a native of Thibodaux, and a resident of Ft. Worth, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Lionel Griffin, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Donald Ray Dangerfield was born to Alex L. Dangerfield Sr. and Evelyn Dangerfield on June 4,1953 in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Thibodaux High School in 1972 where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1972 and served until 1979 when he received an honorable discharge. He attended Nicholls State University, and in 2011, he received a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Texas Wesleyan University in Ft. Worth, Texas. He leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Jeanelle Nicole Dangerfield (born during his marriage to Janice Grisby), Tamara (William) Bolden McKinley of Des Allemands, and Kyla Smith of New Orleans; one son, Delvin Williams of Gray; his mother, Evelyn Elam Dangerfield of Thibodaux; three brothers, Alex L. Dangerfield Jr. of Thibodaux, Larry Dangerfield of Oakland, Calif., and Lloyd (Desiree) Dangerfield of Lafayette; one uncle, Milton (Brenda) White of Gray; and an uncle-in-law, Henry Brown of Thibodaux; three nieces, Pamela Dangerfield of Houma, Cicely S. Moore of Baton Rouge and Christina Dangerfield of Oakland; one covenant niece, Erica (Ron) G. Warner of Houston, Texas; two nephews, Eric Dangerfield of La Place and Aaron Dangerfield ofLafayette; two very special first cousins, Johnny Ray Brown and Sherrie Brown Streams of Thibodaux; a special cousin, Sadie Smith; several grandnieces and grandnephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex L. Dangerfield Sr.; his brother, Joseph Dangerfield; his aunt, Ruth Brown; his grandmother, Barbara White; his grandfather, Henry Joseph Elam; his great-grandmother, Susie White; his paternal grandparents, Jules and Susanna F. Dangerfield; his paternal uncles, William and Joseph Dangerfield; and his paternal aunt, Julia D. Jackson. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 12 to December 13, 2012 JOHNSON, JOHN "JOHNNY" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John "Johnny" Palmer Johnson, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, after a short battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at The Oaklawn Chapel in Jacksonville, Fla. He was born April 14, 1935 in Empire, to Leonie Lilliman Johnson and Albert Johnson Sr. He graduated from Buras High School in Louisiana. He was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years serving in both Korea and Vietnam. During his Air Force service he received the Air Force Commendation Medal for his work in explosive ordnance disposal. He continued his involvement with the Air Force as an active member of the Air Force EOD Master Blasters Association, enthusiastically attending the annual reunion in Crestview, Fla. Following his retirement from Air Force duty, he returned home to Louisiana entering the shrimping business, eventually moving to Jacksonville, Fla. in order to be close to his family. Johnny had a variety of interests; he attended Catholic Mass at NAS Jax, was an avid fisherman, and was appreciated by all for his Cajun cooking. Johnny was devoted to his family and was happiest watching his beloved New Orleans Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars games with them. He is survived by his son, Robert McGowan (Dana); daughter, Patricia Welch (Stewart); daughter, Susan Baldock; daughter, Kelly Guidry (Lee); and grandchildren, Rob, David, Christina, Kelsey, Jason and Brynnen; brother, Norman Johnson; brother, Martin Johnson; sister Mae Johnson; and sister Jeanette Voisin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society . Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 12 to December 13, 2012 MAHONEY, WARREN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren Mahoney, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Austerlitz Baptist Church and Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, are invited to attend the funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday at Austerlitz Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward Parker will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Burial will be in Morning Star Church Cemetery in Raceland. He was the husband of Elaine Arceneaux-Mahoney; the son of the late Oddis and Mary Joseph Mahoney; father of Yolanda Patrice Ambeau; brother of Beolia Martin, Mildred Bailey, Stella Oliver and the late Abraham, Edward and Addis Mahoney. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home in New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 12 to December 13, 2012 READO, ROSA Rosa Lee Reado, 59, a native of Raceland and a resident of Marrero, and a former licensed practical nurse at West Jefferson Medical Center, departed this life at her residence 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Relatives and friends of the family, as well as pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Herman Baptist Church and neighboring churches, are invited to attend the funeral service at Mt. Herman Baptist Church in Avondale 10 a.m Friday. Bishop Sean Elder is officiating. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. until funeral service time at the church with burial in Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale. She was the mother of Jarvis (Cindy) Reado; grandmother of Morgan McCarty; daughter of the late Ezekiel Reado and Viola Folse; sister of the Rev. Russell Folse, Barbara (Charlie) Camp, Octavia Thomas, Daisy Triggs, Lydia (Arthur Sr.) Robinson., and the late Margaret Robinson, Emelda and Ezekiel Reado Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 12 to December 13, 2012 ROUGEAU, MABEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mabel Aysenne Rougeau, 66, a resident of Thibodaux and a native of Napoleonville, passed Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. She was born Jan. 19, 1946. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. at the church, followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by a daughter, Denise Rougeau Babin and husband, Kevin; brothers, Charles Aysenne and Tommie Aysenne; grandchildren, Benjamin McDaniel and Cody Toups; and great-grandchild, Heather Toups. She is preceded in death by husband, Edward Leonard Rougeau Jr.; parents, Jeffery and Mildred Aysenne; daughter, Dana Rougeau Toups; brother, Percy Aysenne; and sister, Joyce Aysenne Richard. Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 13 to December 14, 2012 ARNOLD, ALAINA Alaina Zeringue Arnold, a native of Luling, and a resident of Des Allemands, lost a seven-year, hard-fought battle against cancer at 4:24 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling. She donated her body to LSU School of Medicine. She is survived by her husband, Thomas F. Arnold; two sons, Donald Arnold and Daniel Arnold; mother, Barbara B. Zeringue; sister, Karen Saucier and husband, Stanward; brothers, Michael A. Zeringue and wife, Dianna, Brian J. Zeringue and wife, JoAnn, Kirk C. Zeringue and wife, Sandra, and Jeffrey P. Zeringue and wife, Mary Kay; five nieces; six nephews; one great-niece; and six great- nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles A. Zeringue Jr., and a great- nephew. She will be remembered as an incredibly strong and courageous woman who in her quiet way inspired those around her by putting others before herself and suffering without complaining. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas, 75265-0309. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 13 to December 14, 2012 BELANGER, EVELYN (LEDET) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn Joyce Ledet Belanger, 88, a native of Napoleonville, and a resident of Houma, died at noon Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. until funeral service time Freday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word was at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Belanger of Houma; grandchildren, Clinton "Kep" Keplinger III, Yancy Keplinger and wife, Christine, Eric Keplinger and wife, Becky, Brandon Michael Grezaffi and wife, Kristen and Ashley Ann Grezaffi, and Jessey Casey; great-grandchildren, Clinton "T.C." Keplinger IV, Sonny Keplinger, Cade Keplinger, Cody Keplinger, Taylor Keplinger, Makenna Keplinger, Jaze, Tyler, Macie, Alexandra Grezaffi, Bailey Grezaffi, Tye Benoit and Alana Ray Grezaffi; brothers, Kerregan Ledet and wife, Betty Lee, of Houma, Charles Ledet and wife, Joan, of Houston, Texas; sister, Carol Gold and husband, Ray of Houma; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Belanger; her first husband, Clinton Keplinger Sr.; her parents, Leonce H. Ledet Sr. and Marie Goetz Ledet; a son, Clinton Keplinger Jr.; a daughter, Connie Grezaffi; brothers, Loyal, Gordon and Leonce H. Ledet Jr.; and sisters, Mary E. Patterson and Beverly Curry. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Posted Thursday, December 13,2012, the Lafourche Gazette, Larose, LA CALLAIS, JULIE “SUE” ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Julie “Sue” Callais, 70, a native and resident of Cut Off, passed away on December 12, 2012. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off with burial following in Sacred Heart Catholic Church cemetery in Cut Off. She is survived by husband of 49 years, Gerald J. Callais; daughters, Kelly Gaubert and husband Raymond, Lynn Weimer and husband Ron; son, Timothy Callais and wife Terri; grandchildren, Meaghan Gaubert Guidry and husband Rusty, Allison Gaubert, Andrea and Josh Weimer, Madeline and Ellen Callais and sister Rosemary Galliano. She was preceded in death by parents, Vhores Trosclair and Elda Cantrelle Trosclair; brother, Vhores Trosclair, Jr.; sisters, Mae Ellen Adams, Emelda Comeaux, June Dufrene, Loretta Trosclair and Nora Rodrigue and in laws, Sidney and Virgie Callais. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 13 to December 14, 2012 LEMOINE, FRED Fred A. Lemoine, 85, died Thursday morning, Dec. 13, 2012, at his home in Houma. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. He is survived by his daughter, Carol and her husband, Dr. Frank Graffagnino; his daughter, Mary and her husband, Dr. Harrison Putman of Peoria, Ill.; two sons, Forest and Steven P. Lemoine; nine grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merle; his parents, Forest and Ivy Lemoine; and one great-grandson. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was an avid outdoorsman and spent the better part of his life enjoying fishing with his wife of 60 years, Merle, who preceded him in death just last year. The family extends deep appreciation to three special ladies, Rose Davis, Gloria Pitre and Sherri Young for their gift of personal and selfless assistance in caring for Fred. The family is also grateful for the skillful and compassionate care rendered by Haydel Memorial Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haydel Memorial Hospice, 1011 Verret Street, Houma, La. 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== posted Thursday, December 13, 2012, the Lafourche Gazette, Larose, LA ROUSSE, NORRIS, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris “T-Nu” C. Rousse, Sr., 74, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on December 12, 2012. Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 15 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. service with burial following in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his companion Debbie Dufrene; children, Rickey Rousse and wife Jeannie, Norris Rousse, Jr. and companion Jonnie Lynn Allemand, Darla Rousse, Tammy Rousse, Kayla Schouest, Shantel Shicksnider and husband Travis, Roy Rousse and companion Ashlyn Thibodeaux and Aaron Dufrene and wife Marcie; step children, William “Billy” Cheramie, Jr., Deborah Jarreau and husband Henry “Bozo”, Brian Keith Cheramie and wife Odile, and Jody Paul Cheramie and wife Crystal; grandchildren, Adrienne and Ian Besson, Cody Billiot, Zachary Rousse, Devin and Brittney Cadiere, Alee Mae Shicksnider, and Maddie and Macie Dufrene; great grandson Alan Cheramie; 11 step grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren; and sisters, Doris Rousse Toups and Rema Amos. He was preceded in death by parents, Clifton J. Rousse and Bernadette Guidry Rousse; brothers, Roy Cheramie, Horace Autin and Jay Rousse and sister, Judy Gisclair. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 13 to December 14, 2012 SAMANIE, LEOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leola Gautreaux Samanie, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. She was a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will also be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sons, Elray Foret and wife, Haydie, of Houma, and Steve Samanie of Houma; daughters, Vickie S. Vedros and husband, Blaine, of Houma, and Trudy Doiron and husband, Daniel, of Houma; grandchildren, Lisa Perkins, Blaine Vedros Jr., Lauren V. Jones, Jillian V. Rowan, Christina V. McCain, Danielle D. Angeron, Arthur Doiron, Tommy Lirette and Todd Lirette; great- grandchildren, Matthew Perkins, Adin Ross, Caitlyn Ross, Miles Rowan, Lola McCain, Gabriel Angeron, Anneliese Angeron, Caleb Angeron, Shelby and Blythe Lirette, Lauren and Bradley Lirette; and her sister, Mary Lain Collins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Samanie; parents, Wilson Gautreaux and Virginia Authement Gautreaux; brothers, Loveless Gautreaux, Love Gautreaux, Wilbert Gautreaux, Ray Gautreaux; and two infant brothers, Leroy and Lowell Gautreaux. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. She was a restaurant manager for Harry's Tasty Burger and Tasty Freeze. She was a hard worker and loved her children and grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 14 to December 15, 2012 DARCEY, TERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Terry Joseph Darcey, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Shana Neal and husband, Danny Neal, and Karen Pitre; stepdaughter, Angela Kirkland and husband, William Kirkland; sons, Terry Darcey Jr. and Christopher Darcey; sister, Rachel Neal and husband, Cecil Neal; brothers, Raleigh Darcey and wife, Terri Darcey, and Timmy Darcey and wife, Lisa Darcey; three grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; one great- grandchild; six step-great-grandchildren; three nieces; three nephews; and close friend, Joyce Verdin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Emily Darcey; his grandmother, Vadella Darcey, and son-in-law, Robert "Bob" Pitre. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 14 to December 15, 2012 DOMANGUE, THOMAS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thomas Joseph Domangue, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by siblings, Christine Chassion (Nelis), Jeanne Domangue, Carl Domangue Sr. (Loretta), Jimmy Domangue (Linda), Gerald Domangue (Meryl), Marie Dupre (Blue), Larry Domangue ( Pam), Dale Domangue (Deborah), Mathew Domangue, Susie Domangue, and Merrile Guidry (Ricky). He was preceded in death by his parents, Randall James and Gladys Mary Domangue; siblings, Rhonda Domangue, Randall Domangue Jr., Stephen Domangue, Janet Chauvin and Emily Domangue. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 14 to December 15, 2012 FORET, GEORGE JOSEPH, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Joseph Foret Jr., 65, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Military Honors will be delivered at 10 a.m. by the United Veterans League. A Mass will begin at 11 a.m., followed by interment in St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church mausoleum in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Boudoin Foret; a son, Jed Anthony Foret; his mother, Gladys Uzee Foret; sisters, Jo Ann Foret Smith and companion Chuck, Carolyn Foret Detillier and husband Bobby, Margaret Foret Roussel and husband Gene; a brother, Gary Foret and wife Bobbie; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, George Joseph Foret Sr.; and his grandparents, Norbert Foret Sr. and Elodie Toups Foret, and Camille Uzee and Dora Grabert Uzee. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cathedral in Houma. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion and was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired from Texaco and worked as a petroleum technology instructor at Louisiana Technical College's River Regions Campus in Reserve, Fletcher Community College in Houma and Nunez Community College in Chalmette. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society . ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 14 to December 15, 2012 HEBERT, RICHARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Lawrence Hebert, 75, a native and resident of Bayou Dularge, died at 4:55 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Yvonne Porche Hebert; his children, Mark Thomas Hebert and wife, Karen, Maria Chaisson and husband, Joey, Michael Richard Hebert and wife, Sandy, Matthew Patrick Hebert and wife, Charlotte, Madlyn Marcel and husband, Steven, and Martin Joseph Hebert and wife, Rebecca; 29 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Germaine Hebert Theriot and husband, Roy; brother-in-law, Paul Porche and wife, Amy; sisters-in-law, Mary Alice Porche and Sue Porche; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous friends that became family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Joseph Hebert and Adele Champagne Hebert; and one granddaughter, Frankie Marie Hebert. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Chruch. He was active in his church parish and community. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus. He was a carpenter, welder, shrimper, gardener and a master of all trades. His favorite pastime was playing Santa Claus. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather and by far this was his greatest accomplishment. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the local food bank in Richard's name. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 14 to December 15, 2012 OUBRE, ELTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elton J. Oubre, 74, a historian, genealogist and author was born on February 20, 1938 and passed away on December 12, 2012. He was a native of Vacherie, and a resident of Thibodaux. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his wife. Sara Canepa Oubre; daughters, Robyn Cooley and husband, Dale, Jennifer Baudoin and husband, Chad; brothers, Leo Oubre and wife, Geraldine, Raymond Oubre and wife, Evelyn, Daniel Oubre and wife, Lona; sisters, Bertha Rome and husband, Leroy, Carol Delatte and husband, Barry and Sally Authement; five grandchildren, Andrew Cooley, Joshua Cooley, Cecilia Baudoin, Leah Baudoin and Zoe Baudoin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Oubre and Beulah Oubre Oubre; brother, Pierre Oubre Jr.; sisters, Dixie Oubre and Janice Oubre; paternal grandparents, Emile and Therese Kliebert Oubre; and maternal grandparents, Sylvest and Zeoline Ockman Oubre. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the E.D. White Band and Music Program, 555 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, LA, 70301. Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on December 15, 2012 JOHNSON, ERNEST LEE Ernest Lee Johnson, 69, a native of Houma, died on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Oakmont Church of God in Shreveport. He is survived by his brothers, Roy Johnson and William Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Francis Johnson. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 15 to December 16, 2012 RICHARD, MARY RODRIGUE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary June Rodrigue Richard, 67, a native of Chackbay and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Visitation will also be from 8 to 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. at the church, followed by burial in St. Philomena Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Barry Richard and wife, Tina Richard; daughter, Jill Ann Richard Boudreaux and husband, Chris Boudreaux; sisters, Regina Landeche, Azelie "Lou" Rodrigue and husband, Roy, and Catherine Kraemer and husband, Earl; grandchildren, Blaise Boudreaux and Cameron Richard. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rivers H. Richard; parents, Klebert Rodrigue and Annette Legendre Rodrigue; and grandson, Whitney Richard. She was a fun-loving and high-spirited person who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 15 to December 16, 2012 SAMPEY, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Sevin Sampey, 64, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. She is survived by sons, Michael Sampey Jr. and wife, Jennifer, Rodney Sampey and wife, Tammy, Scott Sampey and wife, Desiree', and Todd Sampey and wife, Cindy; brothers, Edwin Sampey Jr. and Harold Sampey; sisters, Rose Hebert and Peggy Folse; grandchildren, Joshua Jordan, Brittney, Jacob, Hayden, Levi, Nick, Dylan and Jade; step grandchildren, Samantha, Corey and Sage; great- grandchildren, Aubrey and Emilee'. She was preceded in death by parents, Edwin Sr. and Amanda L. Sevin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 15 to December 16, 2012 THIBODEAUX, CHAD MICHAEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chad Michael Thibodeaux, 38, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Visitation will also be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Thibodeaux; children, Hannah, Job and Izabella Thibodeaux; step children, Kali and Indya Trosclair; parents, L.B. and Bernita Thibodeaux; brother, James Thibodeaux and wife, Julia; sister, Felecienne "Felecia" Thibodeaux and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Louella Lirette Willis and Lelia Thibodeaux; uncles, Royline Lirette and Stewart Lirette. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his job and having a good time. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 BRAZAN, GASPARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gaspard James Brazan, 61, was born on Dec. 24, 1950, and passed away on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. He was a native and resident of Vacherie. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 8 a.m. until funeral time at noon at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hotard Brazan; daughter, Brookes Brazan Waguespack and husband, Craig; two grandchildren, Jonah and Wyatt Waguespack; sisters, Anne Peterson, Lydia Dufrene, Rose Becnel, Essie Brazan, Patricia Bellanger and Cheryl Hubbell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olinie Lassere Brazan and Louis F. Brazan Jr.; son, Ronnie James Brazan; and brother, Charles Brazan. He was employed by Occidental Chemical in Convent. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11857 in Vacherie. He was the Deer Club president, a nuisance alligator hunter for St. James Parish and a Eucharistic minster. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 CENAC, DONALD, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Joseph Cenac Jr., 90, a native and resident of Houma, was born Aug. 9,1922 and died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Private services will be held at a later date. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years Eldies "Dee" Labbe' Cenac; son, William J. Cenac; three daughters, Stephanie Stark and husband, Robert "Bob", Lynn Cenac and Donna Cenac; grandchildren: Naomi and husband, Toby Denton, Jenna, Chelsea, Carlton "CJ", Nicole, Lexie and Joe; great-grandchild, Anthony Joseph; sisters, Rita Mae Hoffman and Olga Engeron; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew Cenac; parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cenac Sr.; brothers, William "Bill" and Phillip Cenac and sister, Ione Rucker. He was a retired school teacher from Terrebonne Parish School System with 40 years of service. He was a very devoted husband and family man. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 CHIASSON, WINNIE (NAVARRE) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Winnie Navarre Chiasson, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafourche Crossing was born on Sept. 30, 1926, and passed away on Dec. 14, 2012. Visitation will be on Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy Adams and husband, Emile, Mary Ann Rogers and husband, Larry; sisters, Theresa Daigle and Hazel Himel; grandchildren, Rhonda Zeringue and husband, Keith, Michael Adams and wife, Myra, David Adams and friend, Stephanie, Larry Rogers and wife, Stacey, Doug Rogers and wife, Norma, Trudy Cancienne and husband, Dexter, Travis Rogers and wife, Amanda; great-grandchildren, Sarah Zeringue, Dustin, Troy, Tracy and Cody Adams, Kane, Braxton, Paisley, Megan Rogers, Rae Lynn Cancienne; great-great-grandchildren, Levi Adams and Leighton Dupre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Russell Chiasson; parents, Noah and Clercie Naquin Navarre; brothers, Charles and Whitney Navarre; sisters, Gladys Oncale and Edwina Bourgeois; great-grandchildren, Rae Lynn Rogers and Kinsey Cancienne; Wanda Naquin Adams, wife of David Adams Thibodaux Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 ESCHETE, DONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Joseph Eschete, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Eschete Mosely and Amy Eschete Keene; grandson, Ross Michael Keene and wife, Shelby Keene; granddaughter, Olivia Claire Mosely; great-grandchildren, Bailey Keene, Breanna Keene and Ryder Keene; endeared family members, Katie McCoy and Percy Mosely; brother, Nolan Eschete; sisters, Betty Poiencot and Christine Eunice; brother-in-law, Joe Champagne, sisters-in-law, Shriley Brunet, Virginia Veazey and Elsie Chauvin; a numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Chauvin Eschete; daughter, Donna Claire Eschete; parents, Nolan P. Eschete and Lela Matherne Eschete; brother, Malcolm Eschete; brothers-in-law, Lou Brunet, L.J. Chauvin, Mantel Byrd, Emmet Faulk and Benny Eunice; and sisters-in-law, Ella Mae Champagne, Gertrude Byrd and Evela Chauvin. Donald was a devoted husband, loving father and beloved grandfather. He was a loving son and brother. He was retired from Cenac Towing Company. He was an accomplished carpenter and plumber. He was devoted to his family and friends. His hobbies were camping, photography and making toys for his grandchildren. He enjoyed Cajun dancing with his wife, Genevieve. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 HEBERT, ALEX, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alex Joseph Hebert Jr., 90, a native and resident of Larose, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Mausoleum in Larose. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Neva Lee Hebert; his sons, Mark Paul and wife, Myra (Hebert), John Anthony and wife, Rachelle (Orgeron), James Philip and wife, Marie (Robert) and Robert Matthew and wife, Julia (Lawshae); his grandchildren, Hayley, Melanie, Adam, Jamie, Alex, Celeste and Emilie Hebert; a sister, Aline Barker (John); brothers, Rene Hebert and Lionel Hebert; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Veleda (Barbier) and Alex Hebert Sr.; his brother, Thomas Hebert; sister, Agatha Badeaux (Norman) and young brothers, Paul, Louis and Joseph Hebert. He was faithful to his church and to his country by serving as a Marine in WWII in the Pacific Arena. He was crew chief of an amphibian tractor. His job was to unload a boatload of soldiers and supplies on the front lines and to reload with the dead and wounded, then return to the mothership. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Larose and also a lifetime member of the Disabled Veterans of America. He attended LSU and SLI (ULL) with a degree to teach math, science, health and physical education. He was given credit for 27 years in the teaching field under the Lafourche Parish School System. He was a member of the NEA, LAE and the LPRT. Alex was an avid cattle farmer all of his adult life. He was a member of the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association and the Lafourche Cattlemen's Association. He was a positive role model for his sons and grandchildren as well as his students. We'd like to give a heartfelt thank you to his faithful and loving caregivers, Roseanna Guidry, Rose Pierce, Mona Chouest, Carolyn and Harris Chabert, Sharon Chiasson and Marilyn Griffin. Thanks also go to the doctors, nurses, aides and staff of Lady of the Sea Hospital, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, West Jefferson General Hospital, Lady of the Sea Home Health, and Acadiana and Lafourche Ambulance. Thank you for the kindness and compassion during Alex's illness. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. The casket was provided by member of St. Joseph Abbey in Covington. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 HEBERT, ELSIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elsie Giroir Metcalf Hebert, 95, born in Grand Caillou on Jan. 6, 1917, and a former resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at her daughter's residence in Thibodaux. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. at the church. She will be buried beside her husband in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Kardinal and husband, Dr. Carl Kardinal, Sharon Naquin and her husband, Lionel Naquin Jr. and Sylvia Ockmond. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Dianne Metcalf; six grandchildren, Heather Tanner, Ashley Barrios, Lauren Duplantis, Joshua Ockmond, Angelle Allen and Matthew Ockmond; 12 great-grandchildren; and a younger sister, Lorraine Bunch. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Metcalf, a teacher and principal in Terrebonne Parish; her beloved son, Reginald Metcalf; her second husband, Andrew Hebert from Bourg; parents, Leo and Evelia Luke Giroir; brothers, Xavier Giroir, Roy Giroir, Lee Roy Giroir; and sisters, Hilda LeBlanc, Ezelle Vice, Hazel Carlos, Ruth Hebert and Gertrude Walker. Elsie was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and stayed active well into her 90s. She will be missed by family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 KEES, MURREL Murrel Landry Kees, 88, a native of Labadieville and longtime resident of Thibodaux, was born on July 7, 1924, and passed away on Dec. 13, 2012. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Landry's Funeral Home and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until funeral time at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church at 10 a.m. followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Craig J. Kees and wife, Mary Jo; one daughter, Gay K. Lawrence and husband, Ken; seven grandchildren, Jason, Stephen, Jared and Sarah Kees, Travis and Cory Lawrence, and Allison L. Ryman; and seven great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Kees; parents, Clarence Landry and Amanda Dufrene Landry; sisters, Joyce L. Oncale, Marjorie L. Trosclair and Betty L. Buie. She is the granddaughter of T.X. Landry, founder of Landry's Funeral Home. The family would like to extend special thanks to her caregivers, Flame Billiot, Pam Julien and Bobbie King as well as the staff of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Critical Care Unit, Stat Home Health Care and Dr. Chester Boudreaux and his staff. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 LAGARDE, DOROTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy Johnson Lagarde, 83, a native of Tickfaw and a resident of St. Charles Community died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her son, Don Lagarde; daughters, Norma L. Bilello, Laura L. Pitre; sisters, Barbara J. Wittie, Margie J. Edwards, Ernestine J. Ward; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Lagarde Jr.; parents, Ernest and Izette Johnson; daughter, Deborah Ordoyne; and brother, Cleo Johnson. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 NAQUIN, MORRIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Morris "Nootsie" A. Naquin, 47, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by one son, Derek A. Naquin; his godchild, Roxanne Griffin; his mother, Shirley B. Kingrey; his father, Morris J. Naquin; stepmother, Anna Mae D. Naquin; stepfather, Dannie J. Kingrey; stepdaughter, Natasha M. LeBoeuf; brothers, Roy A. Verrett Jr., Troy E. Verrett and Michael Naquin; sisters, Roslynn "Rocky" Naquin, Hellianna M. Verrett, Nicole Naquin, Michelle Naquin and Mellissa Naquin; granddaughter, Ceanna LeBoeuf; and in-laws, Cruz and Gloria Velasquez. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deanna M. Naquin; stepdad, Roy A. Verrett Sr.; grandmother, Helen V. Billiot; grandfather, Albert A. Billiot; and grandmother, Olivia Naquin. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 NELLS, JOAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joan Dell Mart Nells, 55, a native of Schriever, and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Michael Nells Sr.; son, Michael Nells Jr. (fiance Clarissa Gray); brothers, Perry Mart and Larry L. (Deborah) Mart; sisters, Helen Woods, Ernestine (Williams Sr.) Nells, Mary Jackson, Shirley Frank, Claudette M. (Wesley) Nixon, Lydia (Donald) Gwin, Faith M. Mart and Angela Mart; and grandchildren, Juan Gray, Jeremiah Dirance and Aaliyah Dirance. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Mart and Helen Richard Mart; brother, Freddie Mart; sisters, Rosemary Wallace, Caroline Pharr and Alma Brooks. She was a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 PORCHE, DOREEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doreen Doubleday Stagni Porche, 86, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. She was a native of London, England and resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her son, John Joseph Stagni of Houma; grandchild, Melissa Stagni of Baton Rouge; great-grandchild Cameron Roy Stagni; sister, Joyce Bird; and brother, Roger Doubleday, She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Francis Stagni Sr.; second husband, Effie Porche; sons, Roy Francis Stagni Jr. and Rodney Robin Stagni; and parents, Ernie and Doris Kemp Doubleday She was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. She was very active with the church and the Red Hat Society. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Matthews Rebuilding Fund. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 ROBERT, EDMONDE "DEE" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edmonde "Dee" Rayne Robert, 93, passed away on Sunday Dec. 16, 2012. She was a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Thibodaux. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter, Rose R. Soignet and husband, Elmo Jr.; sons Daniel S. Robert and wife, Betty, and David Paul Robert and wife, Hazel; sister, Joyce Hernandez; grandchildren Keith, Kay, Guy, Andy, Robin, Jody and Amy; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband F.P. "Bill" Robert; daughter Linda Raye Robert; parents Henry M. Rayne Sr. and Lucille Songy Rayne; brothers Marcel, Elmo, Roger, H.M. Rayne Jr. and Nemoure "Pap" Rayne; and sisters, Laurence "Sis" Lorio and Theresa "Bee" Hill. She was a gifted seamstress who touched many lives in her lifetime. She enjoyed sewing and worked until the age of 89. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 RODDY, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Rodney Roddy, 81, a native and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. Memorial visitation will be Tuesday from 9 until 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma. A memorial Mass will be held Tuesday at 11 am at the church. He is survived by his wife, Sele W. Roddy; sons, Rodney Paul Roddy and Philip James Roddy and companion, Mona Rogers; daughter, Cynthia Elizabeth Naquin and husband, Chris J. Naquin; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney Paul Roddy and Eugenie Carlos Roddy Rowen; stepfather, Tex Rowen; brothers, Robert, Allen, Gene and Clyde Roddy. He served in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. He was a sergeant and the first K-9 officer with the Houma City Police Department with his dog "Rip." He was a retired captain with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. He retired from South Louisiana Medical Center and was the first Chief of Security there. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 USIE, OSCAR SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Oscar Anthony Usie Sr., 77, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. He was a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Euia Usie and wife, Jayne, of Houma, and Oscar Usie Jr. of Thibodaux; daughters, Lajohnna Traigle and husband, Wayne, of Bayou Blue, and Lana Scott, of Bayou Blue; grandchildren, Jamie Usie, Shelley Usie, Casey Usie Braud, Gil Traigle, Jake Traigle, Dana Pitre, Dawn Authement, Christian Usie and Oscar Anthony Usie III; great-grandchildren, Kriss Usie, Logan Usie, Karlie Porche, Landon Euia Porche, Riley Claire Braud, Hunter Braud, Brooklyn Porche and Aden Pitre; sisters, Clarabell Dufrene, Gaynell Van Lu and Arlene Guidry; a half brother, Buddy Bennett; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Trammell Usie; father, Euia Paul Usie; mother, Octavia Sutton Bennett; stepmother, Verna Usie; daughter, Patty Usie Dudley; and brothers, Euia Usie Jr. and Lynn Bennett. He was a member of His House Tabernacle. He was a longtime employee of E.A. Savoie Store and retired from J. Ray McDermott. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean Conflict. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. His passion was baseball, softball and his beloved New Orleans Saints. The family would like to thank the staff of The Oaks of Houma for every kind word and deed that they did for him and the love that they showed him throughout his days there. They would also like to thank Dr. Russell Henry for his care that he has given throughout these last few years. Also thanks go to the staff at Terrebonne General Medical Center, especially his nurses - from CNAs to housekeeping - for their attention and the care of his and the family's needs. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012 WYRE, DOROTHY Dorothy Mae Wyre, 84, a native of Lemonville and resident of Raceland, died on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at New Harvest Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery in St. James. She is survived by four sisters, Delores Hall, Joyce Wyre Nelson, Lorraine Wyre and Willis Mae Wyre; two brothers, the Rev. Leo Wyre and Cleo Wyre; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis Wyre Sr. and Geneva Wyre Williams; a son, Ronald Wyre; a brother, the Rev. Willis Wyre Jr. and a sister, Yvonne Wyre Mimes. She was a member of New Harvest Church. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 BELANGER, GENEVIEVE ARSON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Genevieve Arson Belanger, 87, a native of Pavilly, France, and a resident of Montegut and Houma, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church cemetery in Montegut. She is survived by her son, Allen Belanger and wife, Jennifer; her daughters, Genevieve B. Boudreaux and husband, Walton Jr., Cynthia B. Lapeyrouse and Tillmand Lapeyrouse; grandchildren, Michelle B. Patterson, Kevin and Beau Belanger, Thomas, Jason and Eric Fick, and Jeremy and Christina Lapeyrouse; step-grandchildren, Walton III and William Boudreaux; 15 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jacques Arson of Brittany, France. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis J. Belanger; her parents, Edouard Arson and Cecile Heurtault Masson; sisters, Simone Arson, Denise Boureau and Jacqueline Delarche; brothers, Bernard and Eugene Arson; and one great-grandchild. She was a World War II bride. While stationed in Normandy, France, during the war, her late husband was chauffeuring an officer to a meeting in the little town of Pavilly when he saw the most beautiful woman he had ever seen walking down the street. He told the officer that he had to meet her. Being Cajun and able to speak French, he asked if he could walk with her. Her first reaction was to tell him that she didn't speak to U.S. G.I.s. He persisted and asked her mother if he could speak with Genevieve. Her mother liked Davis from their first meeting and would invite him and a friend to Sunday lunch. So their life together began. After the war, Davis had to return to the U.S., but he promised Genevieve that he would return as soon as he could and marry her. He worked for a year, mostly as a musician and saved enough money to return to France and marry the love of his life. They lived happily together in Montegut where she was very happy to know that there were other war brides from France in the community. She was the kindest, gentlest, most soft-spoken lady. She never spoke a bad word about anyone. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren and took great joy in their visits. She will be missed by her family and by all who knew her. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on December 18, 2012 BURNETT, DODIE (LEGENDRE) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dodie Claire Legendre Burnett, 40, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 in St. Mary Parish. A gathering of family and friends will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia, with a celebration of life service at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Born on May 19, 1972, Dodie enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid New Orleans Saints fan and LSU Tigers fan. Survivors include her husband, Steven Burnett of New Iberia; father, Perel Legendre Sr. and wife, Yvonne of Gray; mother, Geraldine Hebert and husband, Norman, of Catahoula; stepdaughters, Autumn Burnett and Destiny, both of Terrytown; niece and nephews, Talynn Legendre, Tray Legendre and Saje Legendre, all of New Iberia; and many family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Perel Vincent Legendre Jr. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., in New Iberia is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 FONSECA, ELTA (SAVOIE) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elta Leontine Savoie Fonseca, 85, died at 10:44 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. She was a native of Gheens and a resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m.Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Fonseca and wife, Sharon, Daniel Fonseca and wife, Karen, Anthony Fonseca and Darrell Fonseca and wife, Ellen; daughters, Peggy Fonseca Courteau, Sheryl Fonseca Hunter, Jane Fonseca Carroll and husband, John; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Houston Savoie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan J. Fonseca; parents, John Savoie and Sidonia Schouest Savoie; son, Michael Fonseca; daughter, Elaine Fonseca; son-in-law, Allen Courteau; brothers, Forrest, Horace, Alton, Earl and Sergie Savoie; sisters, Vernice Ordoyne, Jane Plaisance and Annie Pennison. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 FORET, WAIDLE (SMITH) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Waidle "Sue Sue" Ann Smith Foret, 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, O'neal Peter Foret Sr.; sons, O'neal Peter Foret Jr. and wife, Leslie, Teddy Joseph Foret and wife, Marie, Corey John Foret and wife, Christine, Harvey Joseph Foret, Craig Anthony Foret and wife, Keisha, and Tommy Paul Foret; daughters, Janet Marie Chauvin and husband, Audy, Mavis Ann Foret, Hollie Marie Dean and companion, Russell Dehart Sr., and Sue Ann Defelice and husband, Jamie Defelice; brother, Sidney Smith Jr. and wife, Lona; sisters, Eva Bouffanie, Nellie Guise and husband, Nolan, Brenda Foret and husband, Leroy Sr.; 23-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney John Sr. and Bernice Marie Babin Smith; son, Fred Michael Foret; brothers, Dudley Sr. and Curtis Smith; and brother-in-law, Ivan Bouffanie. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 GROS, BESSIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bessie D. Gros, 69, a resident and native of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. She was born Dec. 1, 1943. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her companion, Vernon "Cookie" Benoit; daughter, Jennifer Bourgeois and husband, Jerome; sons, Jeff Gros and wife, Angelle, and John Gros and wife, Amber; grandsons, Jordan and wife, Michelle Bourgeois, Josh and wife, Emily Bourgeois, Cody Gros and Jonathan Gros; two great-grandchildren, Landon Bourgeois and Josie Bourgeois; sisters, Enola Lalonde, Ruby Moreaux, Betty Daigle, Margaret Taylor, Mary Lamartina, Theresa Pinter, Patsy Tabor and Linda Tabor; brothers, Larry Duet, Willie Duet, Wallace Duet, Robert Duet and Gary Duet. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert "Bob" Gros; parents, Willie Duet and Louise Ordoyne Duet; and a sister, Jo-Ann Duet. Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 LEBLANC, BARRY "DUCK" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barry "Duck" Andrew LeBlanc, 59, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. He was a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Chauvin. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the funeral home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, Alvin "A.J." LeBlanc and companion, Leesa Voss, of Green Forest, Ark., Eugene LeBlanc and wife, Esmerelda, of Midland, Texas, Dale LeBlanc of Chauvin, Darry "Duck" LeBlanc of Chauvin; sisters, Eunice "Sis" Cangelosi and husband, Nick, of Houma, Joyce DeHart and husband, Leroy, of Chauvin, Shirley Guy and husband, Eugene, of Grand Calliou, Caroline Trosclair and husband, John Benny, of Chauvin, and Sandra Huthinson and husband, Kevin, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Joseph LeBlanc Sr. and Eunice Cecil LeBoeuf LeBlanc; brothers, Frances LeBlanc, Charles LeBlanc, Carroll LeBlanc, Druis LeBlanc Sr., and Ronald LeBlanc; and sisters, Rita LeBouef and Kathy Ledet. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He never met anyone who wasn't a friend, and everyone he knew loved him. The family would like to thank Haydel Memorial Hospice, his nurse practitioner, Nancy Warren, all the staff at Dr. Cinnater and Dr. Dupont's office. Thanks to all the staff at The Terrebonne Mental Health Center and all of his friends and family who came to visit him. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 PITRE, DONNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donna R. Pitre, 57, a resident of Sulphur and a native of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Funeral services are being held privately. She is survived by her brothers, Raoul Pitre Jr., Aubrey Pitre, Lawrence Pitre and wife, Jenny, and Robert Pitre and wife, Linda; a sister, Mary Pitre and husband, Randy Martin; companion, Frank Breaux; nieces, Lacey Pitre, Vanessa Lynn Pitre, Ashley Lynn Pitre; and one grandniece, Libby Grace Pitre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raoul Pitre Sr. and Edna Welch Pitre. Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 PITRE, ROBERT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert J. Pitre Sr., 85, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 2:36 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at United Methodist Church in Golden Meadow. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Dora C. Pitre; one son, Robert J. Pitre Jr. and wife, Dinah; four daughters, Patsy Kiffe and husband, Ricky, Linda Griffin and husband, Eunice Jr., Christine Schulte and husband, Kenneth III, Jeanelle Cheramie and husband, Curtis; ten grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphege and Argentine B. Pitre; three brothers, Volcare, Francis and Eusebe Pitre; four sisters, Stella Cantrelle, Lorencia Saia, Nora Pitre and Louise Griffin; and one great-grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 RYAN, CHARLES "CHUC" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles "Chuc" Robert Ryan died peacefully after a lengthy illness on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Katherine "Tati" Aileen O'Neal Ryan; their loving daughters, Camala M. Ryan Scott-Wilson and husband, Malcolm, of Three Cocks, Wales, United Kingdom, and Tricia L. Ryan Landry and husband, Michael, of Houma; one granddaughter, Katelyn Joy Landry; brother, Roland L. Ryan and wife, Dawn Culpepper Ryan, of Baton Rouge; brother, Jerome J. Ryan and wife, Kathye Adams Ryan, of Bogalusa; and his brother-in-law, Dr. P. Louis Cenac Jr. of Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Charles "Mutt" Ryan and Elois Busby Ryan; one sister, Patricia "Patty" Jean Ryan Cenac; his grandparents, Robert Nathaniel Busby and Maxie Coney Busby; his in-laws, Mary Katherine Sanders O'Neal and A. Deutsche O'Neal Sr.; his brother-in-law, A.D. O'Neal Jr. and wife, Lynn Burns O'Neal; and his brother-in-law H. Sanders O'Neal and wife, Karen Butler O'Neal. As a four-year-old child, Chuc Ryan spent more than a year of his life at the Charity Hospital polio ward in New Orleans. In the early 1940s, he was one of many poster boys for the March of Dimes polio fund raising campaign. Chuc was never supposed to be able to walk without leg braces, but he beat the odds and did not return to regular use of a wheelchair until the late 1990s. As a young man, he had a paper route with the Houma Courier, was a lifeguard at the Legion Avenue swimming pool, and worked as a night clerk at the Thatcher Hotel. He was a graduate of Terrebonne High School's class of 1957. Chuc worked his way through college and was awarded his Bachelor of Arts degree from Nicholls State University. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University in 1969 and practiced law in Houma for 40 years. He was a member of the Federal, Louisiana, and Terrebonne Parish Bar Associations, as well as a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. Chuc was an Eagle Scout and was affiliated throughout his entire life with troop 311 of the Boy Scouts of America. He also enjoyed photography, gardening, computers, pocket knives, and writing science fiction stories. He has participated in the Louisiana Iris Society and the Krewe of Houmas. Chuc described himself as an old, short, bald-headed guy with a beard and a limp or a wheelchair. His family describes Chuc as a man who liked to hear and tell a good joke, an old fisherman, and a baker of great bread. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The St. Matthew Relief Fund - South Louisiana Bank, P.O. Box 1718, Houma, LA 70361 or SOLACE, www.lsba.org. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Samart Funeral Home in Houma are handling arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 VINCENT, MARGUERITE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marguerite Vincent, 58, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Gray, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Angel Vincent; sisters, Carrie Fleming of Houma, Evelyn Jasper of Gray, Loretta Fleming of Chauvin, and Lydia Vincent of Marksville; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and Elias Vincent Sr.; and a brother, Elias Vincent Jr. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 18 to December 19, 2012 WHITE, ROYAL, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Royal White Sr., 81, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec.14, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Howard Third Zion Travellers Baptist Church in Bayou Dularge. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Ora M. White; one son, Gerald J. White; a daughter, Michelle R. Neville (Bruce); two sisters, Doris White and Delores White; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John White Sr. and Octavia White; a son, Royal Milton White Jr., four brothers, Duncan, Willie, Charles and John White Jr.; and a sister, Eloise Gathen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Korean Conflict. He was a retired educator from the Terrebonne Parish School Board. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 BABIN, JOYCE (FANGUY) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joyce Fanguy Babin, 82, died at 3:17 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. She was a native of Little Caillou. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Babin; daughters, Sabrina Fitch and husband, Jacob Fitch, and Kathleen Deroche and husband, Herbert Deroche; grandchildren, Dawn Prosperie, Bridgette Miller, Corinne Deroche, Taylor Verrett, Colby Verrett, Kora Verrett, Travis Pellegrin and Casey Pellegrin; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Telemac "J.P." Pellegrin; one son, Glenn Pellegrin; parents, Justin Fanguy Sr. and Sadie Duplantis Fanguy; and sisters, Dora Heaverlo, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zeringue and Judith "Judy" Thibodeaux. She retired after 26 years of service with the Terrebonne Parish School Board as a food service manager, a job which she adored. She had a heart of gold. She was a loving wife and a very devoted mother and grandmother. The family wishes to thank Terrebonne General Medical Center's nurses on 4 North and 4 South for their exceptional care and understanding. Thank you also to Dr. Nicole McKee and Dr. Andre Guidry. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 BENOIT, DAVID ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David H. Benoit, 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Benoit; sons, Jerry Benoit and Glen Benoit; brothers, Junius, Clifton, and Clarence Benoit; sisters, Shirley Hoffpauir and Dolores Fields. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Benoit and Laura Chiasson Benoit; brother, Norris Benoit; and sister, Doris Benoit. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 CANCIENNE, CLEVELAND "PEE WEE" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cleveland J. "Pee Wee" Cancienne, 92, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery in Mathews. He is survived by three sons, Henry Cancienne, Gayle Cancienne and Larry Cancienne and wife, Pam; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Hebert Cancienne; his second wife, Earline Theriot Cancienne; his parents, Henry and Lydia Cancienne; one brother, Lester Cancienne; and three sisters, Annie Plaisance, Mable Hebert and Mae Breaux. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 CROSBY, ZENOBIA "MULLY" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Zenobia "Mully" Sacco Fleanders Crosby, 57, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Alvin Fleanders, Sanders (Ashley) Fleanders, Mark (Lettie) Crosby Sr., Illinois Crosby, Katina McCrary, Tonya Fleanders, Quline Fleanders, Marie (Calvin) Ingram, Kayla Crosby, Mona Crosby and Nancy Crosby; her siblings, Alton Fleanders Jr., Anderson Fleanders, Leonard Charles Fleanders, Moses (Dorothy) Fleanders, Ernest Fleanders, Bernice (Joseph) Davis, Albertha (Clarence) Londo, Ella (Lloyd Sr.) Johnson, Menerva Fleanders, Anna (Lonnie) Washington, and Lisa (Guscemore) Murphy; and 26 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanders Crosby, her parents, Alton Sr. and Geneva Fleanders; a son, Michael Fleanders; a daughter, Molly Fleanders; and sisters, Barbara Ann Fleanders and Sara Ann Fleanders. She was a Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 DELATTE, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Ann M. Delatte, 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John J. Delatte Sr.; son, John J. Delatte Jr.; daughters, Cindy D. Terrebonne and husband, Duane, and Tammy D. Verdin and husband, Daniel; brother, David Guidry; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Dufrene. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 DUPLANTIS, DONNA (ROBICHAUX) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donna Robichaux Duplantis, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. A memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at New Hope World Outreach Center. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the center. She is survived by her daughters, Jessica McKee and fiancee, Jeremy Hebert, and Katina McKee Frazier and husband, Jarrod Frazier; stepson, Hayes T. Duplantis and wife, Christine; companion, Michael L. Detiveaux; sisters, Marilyn Robichaux Suire and Sharon Robichaux Boudreaux; grandchildren, Karlee Klaire McKee, Benton Thomas Gaudet, Cohen James Frazier, Nathan Paul Frazier, Blayden Hayes Duplantis, Nia Maria Duplantis and Brooklyn Claire Duplantis; godchildren, Casie Michelle Lapeyrouse and Nicolas Tucker; numerous nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Nicolas James Duplantis; her parents, Joseph Raymond Robichaux and Olive Richard Robichaux; and brothers, Gerald "Butch" Hyde and James Royce Robichaux. A special thanks to Ms. Jackie Malbrough, Donna Carreker, Allison Reeves, Cathy Williams, Donna Breaux, Jacob Brady Boudreaux, Dr. Russell Henry, Dr. Robert Gamble and Dr. Vinod Nair. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society . Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 GISCLAIR, MIRANDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Miranda A. Gisclair, 58, a native of Larose and a resident of Lockport, died on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Johnny Gisclair; sister, Gloria G. Theriot; and husband, Feliciene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Bernadette Gisclair. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 GRAY, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Kenneth Gray, 85, a native of Ponchatoula, and a resident of Houma, died on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Anna Ruth Locke Gray; daughter, Victoria O'Dell; three step-sons, Carl, James, and Larry Kimble; sister, Louise Fournier; three grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartley and Millie Gray; three brothers, Monroe, Nathaniel, and James Gray; and one sister, Virgie Stevenson. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 GREMILLION, ERNEST "E.J." ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest J. "E.J." Gremillion, 88, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hazel T. Gremillion; sons, Steven Gremillion and wife, Susan, Ernie Gremillion and wife, Melanie, Richard Gremillion and wife, Deanie; sister, Joyce G. Mostyn; grandchildren, Gregory "Greg" Gremillion, Joel Gremillion and wife, Elekcra, Jenna Gremillion, Ava Gremillion, Joni Gremillion, Kati Gremillion; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Stella Gremillion; brothers, Irvin Gremillion and Dudley Gremillion; sisters, Agnes G. Gautreaux, Lois G. Savoie, Wina G. Terrebonne and Gladys Gremillion. He is best remembered by family and friends for his inventive mind, and he held numerous U.S. Patents. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the first Lafourche Parish Levee Board and the first Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 JONES, LOUIS "JOE", SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis "Joe" Jones Sr., 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home. Visitation will also be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Miles Jones of Houma; one son, Louis Jones III (Sandra) of Covington; two daughters, Cynthia Jones of Houma, and Carolyn Manlay (Bobby) of Forney, Texas; two sisters, Hester Mae Scott of Marrero, and Louise Mae Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and one great- grandchhild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Olivia Castle Jones; three brothers, Dan, Harrison and Henry Jones Sr.; and his grandparents, Dave and Louis Robertson Castle. He was a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 LOWE, RAMONA (CHAMPAGNE) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ramona Champagne Lowe, 84, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Bourg. She is survived by her, sons, Michael R. Leicher and wife, Carolyn, of Sulphur, Bryan Leicher of Orange, Calif., and Craig Leicher and wife, Ramona, of Houma; daughters, Lynell Jordan and husband, Jimmie, of Houma, and Monice Lowe and partner, Tami Lemire of Pflugerville, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; one brother, Glenn Taz Champagne of Houma; sisters, Nathalie Martin of Bourg, and Cheryl Picou of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Lowe; parents, Clement Isreal Champagne and Beatrice Antoinette Albert Champagne; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Nathan Champagne and Melvin Champagne; and a sister, Joanna LeBlanc. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 OLSEN, RODNEY SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rodney Gypsy Olsen Sr., passed away from natural causes at AMG Hospital in Houma on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. He was 90 years old, and born Jan. 25, 1922 in New Orleans. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at 3 p.m. Saturday in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his sons, Rodney "Gyp" Olsen Jr. and wife, Betty Olsen, and Lloyd and wife, Cheryl Olsen; daughter, Rodlyn Ruth and husband, Hank Danos; 10 grandchildren, Roxanne Olsen Struppeck and husband, Bobby, Amber Olsen Prigge and husband, Col. Chris Prigge, Laura Olsen, Heather Olsen Marx and husband, Brian, Lloyd "Bubby" Olsen Jr. and wife, Michele, Shane Degruise, Daniel DiStefano, Eric Rodney Danos and wife, Rebecca, Paul Danos and wife, Kara, Mark Danos and wife, Kayce, and Aimee Danos Townsend and husband, Jaye Townsend; 34 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Kane Olsen; and his parents, Thomas Torkel Olsen and Irma Peters Olsen. He served our country in WWII as a U.S. Air Force Bomber and flight engineer on a B-25 in the Pacific Theater. His career was with International Harvester Company. He was a gentleman who walked in integrity. He will be greatly missed and remembered by his smile and pleasant personality. Because of God's great love, he is at peace in heaven with those who have gone before him. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 REBSTOCK, JOSEPH "JOE" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "Joe" Rebstock, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Military honors will be held by the United Veterans League at 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Rebstock; sons, Joseph "Joey" Rebstock Jr. and wife, Debbie, and Charles Michael Rebstock; step-sons, Timmy Vegas and wife, Jessica, Tommy Vegas and wife, Casy, and Todd Vegas and wife, Leona; step-daughters, Pam Cannatella and husband, Robert, and Melissa Pizani and husband Chris; sister, Inez Cheramie; grandchildren, Cullen Joseph Rebstock and Tyler James Rebstock; nine step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Theresa "Boogie" Ledet Rebstock; parents, Whitney and Blanche Rebstock; and brothers, Linton Rebstock and Morris Rebstock. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who spent every free moment at his camp in East Golden Meadow. He was a great humanitarian who helped many people. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 19 to December 20, 2012 TURNER, ETHEL (HILLS) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel Hills Turner, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Little Zion Congregational Cemetery in Chackbay. She is survived by her brother, Edward S. Hills Sr.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Turner; and her parents, Paul and Octavia Hills. She was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. The family would like to thank Home Care PCA, LLC, for her care. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 BAHM, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Louise Champagne Bahm, 51, of Loranger passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at North Oaks Medical Center. Friends will be received from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Visitation will also be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral services will at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in the Bahm Cemetery in Loranger. She is survived by her husband, Steve Bahm; son, Brandon Champagne; daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Mathew King; granddaughters, Juliana Champagne and Briella Champagne; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Dianne Champagne, Nobby and Kathaleen Champagne, and Jerry and Diane Champagne; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Lynn Duet, Bonnie and Andrew Hohensee, Peggy and Donald Brown, Ruby and David Plaisance and Irene and Bobby Adams. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Adams. She was born on Monday, Sept. 25, 1961, in Thibodaux, daughter of the late Alcide Valentin Champagne and the late Juliette Boudreaux Champagne. She received a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education from Southeastern Louisiana University. She was a teacher at Martha Vinyard Elementary School in Ponchatoula. Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 BROOKS, VIVIAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Minister Vivian Ann Brooks, 62, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Rhodes Funeral Home in New Orleans. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Deacon James Brooks; daughters, Cortina Brooks- Smith and Nellie L. Brooks; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. J.J. Wright and Nellie Wright, and Freddie and Irene Stewart. Rhodes Funeral Home in New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 BRYAN, CAROL Carol M. Bryan, 60, a native of West Monroe and a resident of Leeville, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. There will be no services. She is survived by her husband, Dan Bryan; her father, James Moore; three sons, Brandon Broom, Matthew Bryan and B.J. Bryan; and one sister, Barbara Zuniga. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn R. Moore. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 GRAVOIS, THEODORE "TEDDY" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Theodore "Teddy" Gravois departed this life at age 96 on Dec. 19, 2012. He was a native of Vacherie, and a lifelong resident of St. James Parish. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Phillip Catholic Church cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Audrey Simon Gravois; son, Dewey Gravois and wife, Jackie; daughter, Claudette Davis and husband, Michael; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Theodore Gravois and Clothilde Rodrigue Gravois. He was a veteran of WWII. He retired from St. James Sugar Loop after 38 years, where he was an office manager and accountant. He was a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church and recently St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, and he loved gardening and volunteering. He played golf into his 90s. Donations may be sent to St. Philomena Catholic Church Building and Maintenance Fund, 118 Convent Street, P.O. Box 99, Labadieville, LA 70372. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 LANDRY, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Douglas Landry, 48, a native of Winnfield and a resident of Houma, died peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 2 until 4 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funereal services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his sons, Douglas Blackledge, and Dylan and Dalton Landry; one daughter, Alissa Tooley; his mother, Marcilene Clark; brothers, Christopher Toups and wife, Jenny, and Timothy Bilello and wife, Jana; his fiancee, Belinda Eisner; and one grandchild, Lily Phillips. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Paul Landry; and grandparents, Howard Richard Smith and Ruby Smith, and Lothen and Daisy Landry. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 LARK, WAYNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wayne A. Lark, 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church cemetery. He is survived by his sister, Theresa A. Lark of Kissimmee, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Alma Riley Lark; and his grandparents, Warmoth and Eve Gaither Riley. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 LEBOEUF, CARL "CLICK" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carl Joseph "Click" LeBoeuf, 78, a native of Montegut and a resident of Bayou Blue, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 until 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Visitation will also be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Vera Thibodeaux LeBoeuf; daughter, Jennifer Broussard; son-in-law, Ralph; son, Robert LeBoeuf and wife, Annette; grandchildren, Cody Broussard and wife, Ashley Rogers, Ashley Lynn Broussard, and Kelly LeBoeuf and companion, Josh Kraemer; great-grandchildren, Landon Diez, Madalyn Diez, Mason and Sierra Broussard, and Jace Kraemer; sister, Barbara Bourg husband, Albert; and brothers, Easton LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Amanda, and Bennie LeBoeuf and wife, Kathy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Easton LeBoeuf Sr. and Vivian Gaston LeBoeuf. He worked for Texaco for 36 and a half years. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 PATTERSON, MARKS, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marks Patterson Sr., 79, a native of Napoleonville, and a resident of Donaldsonville, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by four daughters, Dianne Patterson of Napoleonville, Mary Ann Patterson of Gonzales, and Shannon and Angelica Brown of Donaldsonville; three sons, Anthony Patterson of Belle Rose, Marks Jr. of Franklin and Shawn Patterson of Napoleonville; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anaise and Lawrence Patterson; one son, Jeffery Brown; three brothers, Claudy, Francis and Steven Patterson; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 PUGH, VERDA "MARY" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Verda Mae "Mary" Pugh, 74, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Baptist Church cemetery in Paincourtville. She is survived by three sisters, Iola Pugh-Hunter (Levin) of New Orleans, Leola Brown of Paincourtville, and Rosa Pugh-Jones (Willie) of Antelope, Calif.; and three brothers, Leroy and John Pugh of Paincourtville, and Larry Pugh (Jeanette) of Lewisville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lizzie and Theophus Pugh Sr.; two sisters, Bernice Martin and Linnie Bea Johnson; and three brothers, Curtis, Theophus Jr. and Martin Pugh. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 RITCHIE, MARJORIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marjorie F. Ritchie, 90, a native of Welsh, a former resident of Lockport and a resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by two sons, William E. Ritchie and wife, Susie, and Bryan Ritchie and wife, Ann; one daughter, Donna Fay Luhks; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas T. Ritchie; and one son-in- law, Ron Luhks. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 ROBICHAUX, LAWRENCE "LARRY" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lawrence "Larry" J. Robichaux, 68, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Larose, passed away Dec. 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 2 until 3 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Church cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Curole Robichaux; daughter, Dawn Plaisance and husband, Dean; son, Troy Robichaux; and grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Plaisance, and Seth Robichaux; and brothers, Elmo Robichaux Jr. and Vernon Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo Robichaux Sr. and Lelia Ledet Robichaux. Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was the owner of Saltwater Guide Service. He was well respected by the fishing community as one of the first charter fishermen in the Golden Meadow area. He was generous to a fault. Larry will be missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mr. Lawrence's name to: Holy Rosary Catholic School, P.O. Box 40, Larose, LA 70373. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 STEVERSON, DOROTHY "MISS DOT" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy Mae Bonvillain Steverson, 84, passed away at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at her residence. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Celestin Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houma. She was the middle child of the late Florence Celestin Bonvillain Rogers and the late Willie "Lulu" Bonvillain Sr. Dorothy Mae "Miss Dot" as she was lovingly called, was baptized at an early age at the Morning Star Baptist Church. Later in life she became an active member of First Zion Baptist Church, where her mother served as a deaconess. Miss Dot served as the leader of the No. 2 Youth Choir. She received her education at the historical Gaudet Boarding School in New Orleans. The school was founded at the turn of the century by Frances Gaudet, a black woman educator and activist. The school was known for its academic excellence. After graduation, Dorothy attended nursing school in Oakland, Calif. In 1953, Dorothy married Kelmer Lloyd Steverson and was blessed with four children. Education was a high priority, and countless hours were spent with flash card drills. She loved poetry and would have her children and relatives memorize and recite poems. Miss Dot became well-known in her community while working and volunteering in the school system and with the Carver Senior High School Marching Band. Many people have credited her for steering them in the right direction when they were young. She was an activist in her own right. Miss Dot always spoke her mind and encouraged others to do the same. She would take relatives, friends and neighborhood kids along with her own children to church and on field trips. She loved to visit family, travel, watch the New Orleans Saints' football games and play bingo. Most importantly, Miss Dot reaffirmed her faith in Christ. She was lovingly being taken care of by her daughter Kaddillac, when she was called home by God. She leaves to mourn her, three daughters, Kellena "Kaddillac" Steverson of Houma, Sandra S. Burns (Amos) of Los Angeles, Calif., and Karen S. Bailey Coleman (Monroe) of New Orleans; one son, Kelmer "J.R." Lloyd Steverson Jr. of New Orleans; two granddaughters, Latrisha B. Anderson (Raymond) and Bridget Bailey; one grandson, Kevin Steverson; one great-granddaughter, Mya Anderson; one great-grandson, Micah Anderson, all of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Emma Bonvillain, Mary Nixon, Delores Johnson (Norman), of Houma; two brothers, James Bonvillain (Joyce), and Paul Bonvillain; two sisters-in-law, Leona Phillips of New Orleans, and Viola Bonvillain of Houma; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence Celestin Bonvillain Rogers; her father Willie "Lulu" Bonvillain Sr.; brothers, Earl Bonvillain, Willie Bonvillain Jr., Harry Bonvillain (Jacqueline) and Albert Bonvillain; sisters, Florence "Bell" Willams (Thomas "Bay Lucky"), Joyce B. Lebouf, Ora Mae Norman and Leola Mae Torrey (Elmon); brother-in-law, Chester Nixon Sr.; and sister-in- law, Beverly Bonvillain of Houma. Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 STEWARD, WALLACE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wallace Steward Sr., 62, a native of Belle Rose, and a resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Funeral time will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his daughter, Catrina Steward; two sons, Wallace Steward Jr. and Raymone Gullage Sr.; five sisters, Connie Dorsey, Melissa Anderson, Rosyln Boyd, Emma Steward and Shanell Steward; three brothers, Earl Burd, Andrew Steward Jr. and Robert Steward; companion, Angela Joseph; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Steward; parents, Agnes and Andrew Steward Sr.; and one sister, Helen "Gail" Steward. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 20 to December 21, 2012 WARD, DAVID, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Ward Sr., 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Visitation will also be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Floria Ward of Thibodaux; two sons, David Jr. and Derrick Ward of Thibodaux; four sisters, Shirley and Hazel Ward and Jamie Scott, all of Thibodaux, and Verlena Hayes of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Anna Ward; one daughter, Anita Melissa Ward; one sister, Regina Ward; one brother, Charles Lee Ward; and his grandparents. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 21 to December 22, 2012 BARRAS, SIBLY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sibly Chiasson Barras, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. She donated her body to LSU, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her daughter, Madonna B. Boudreaux; three grandchildren, Danielle F. Boudreaux, Daniel J. Boudreaux and fiancé, Heather Boudreaux, and Denise B. Cooley and husband, Barron J. Cooley; two great-grandchidren, Hailey N. Boudreaux and Brendon J. Cooley; and her sister, Gloris C. Hebert of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philocles Willie Chiasson and Vivian Vicknair Chiasson Schwab; stepfather, Norman "Jack" Schwab; one sister, Ezery Veillion; and one brother, Remy Chiasson. She retired after 46 years as a beautician/hairdresser, a job which she adored. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and was a friend to all who knew her. She loved traveling and visiting with family and friends. A special thank you to Vivian Guillot, her niece, for the gentle care and compassion shown to Sibly and the family during her illness. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 21 to December 22, 2012 BROWN, JA'KHARIA Ja'Kharia Brown, two days old, a native and resident of Gray, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her mother, Tasia Brown; and her father, Raashon Rainey. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 21 to December 22, 2012 DUPLANTIS, MYRTIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myrtis Duplantis, 87, a resident of Lafayette, died 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at her residence. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Sunday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with burial in Fountain Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Steve LeBlanc, pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church will conduct the funeral services. She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Sue Melancon of Lafayette; one son, Brad Duplantis and wife, Debbie, of Lafayette; four grandchildren, Leonard Bernard III and wife, Amy, of Lafayette, Ian Duplantis and wife, Jessica, of Broussard, Taylor Duplantis of Lafayette, and Melinda Melancon Kees and husband, Mickey, of West Monroe; and five great-grandchildren, Kyle Kees, MacKenzie Kees, Lorynn LeJeune, Taryn LeJeune and Maddyx Duplantis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer J. Duplantis; her parents; four sisters, Mazie Dupre, Mandy Lapeyrouse, and Miriam and Madeline Robicheaux; and one brother, Merlin Robicheaux. Pallbearers will be Brad Duplantis, Ian Duplantis, Leonard Bernard, Tony Authement, Brian LeBeouf and Davis Guidry. She was the daughter of the late Price Patrick Robicheaux of Ireland and the former Allie Authement of Chauvin. She was a member of the Daylilly Society, the VFW in Houma, Woodmen of the World, the American Legion and the Ladies Altar Society at St. Pius X Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener. Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 21 to December 22, 2012 LANDRY, MARY (TROSCLAIR) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Trosclair Landry, 81, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of St. Charles Community, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. She donated her body to science. A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, J.P. Landry; her son, Carrol "Pookie" Landry and wife, Judy; two daughters, Dale Thibodaux Fussell and husband, Buddy, and Karen Robichaux and husband, David "Pompy"; a brother, Edward Trosclair; sisters, Flora Gros, Voyle Pontiff, Vivian LeRay, Doris Knight, Bessie Voiron and Lois Walters; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Alfreda Gros; a brother, Allen Trosclair; a sister, Modest Gros and one grandson, Sean Robichaux. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Her goal in life was to comfort others, and in death she has donated her body to science to continue helping others. She was a hairdresser for more than 50 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Jefferson Hospital Care House. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 21 to December 22, 2012 PRESTON, APRIL (THIBODEAUX) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== April Thibodeaux Preston, 49, was called home by God at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. She was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time on Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Shane Preston; daughter, Jessica Preston Guidry; son, Jacob Shane Preston; mother, Rosella Bourg Thibodeaux; one granddaughter, Alyssa Leigh Guidry; a sister, Debbie Boudreaux Clark; and a brother, Randel John Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her father, Evans J. Thibodeaux; a son, Nicholas Lee Preston; and a brother, Audie Murphy Boudreaux. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She always had a smile on her face and a laugh in her heart. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 21 to December 22, 2012 WHITE, SYLVESTER "A.B.", JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sylvester "A.B." White Jr., 76, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Schriever. He is survived by two sons, Sylvester White and Bruce Wayne White; three daughters, Sylvia White Smith, Kimberly White Sims and Katrina White Snapp; a sister, Sarah Sims; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny B. Willis White; parents, Sylvester White Sr. and Lily Lewis White; and two brothers, Lionel White and Samuel White. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 22 to December 23, 2012 BARBIER, CONNIE (TAYLOR) Connie Taylor Barbier, 57, a native of Raceland and a resident of Napoleonville, died on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at her home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church. She is survived by her loving husband, Tim Barbier; two daughters, Alison and husband, Dustin, and Courtney and husband, Joseph); mother, Velma Brunet; brother, Dennis Taylor; two sisters, Jacqueline Taylor and April Brunet; granddaughter, Caroline; two grandsons, Alexander and Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her fathers, Jack Taylor and Paul Brunet; brother, Gerald Wayne Taylor; and sister, Jeanine LeBlanc. Donations may be made to Sister Dulce at Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center, The Sister Dulce Foundation, Inc., 17560 George O'Neal Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 22 to December 23, 2012 BERGERON, DOROTHY (BOURG) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy Bourg Bergeron, 95, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Nolan Bergeron and wife, Toot Voisin Bergeron, Ronnie Bergeron and wife, Linda LeBoeuf Bergeron, and Gerald Bergeron and wife, Marlene Bergeron; daughters, Barbara Bergeron Welch, Sylvia Gray, and Nancy Bergeron Detiveaux and husband, Timmy Detiveaux; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Lawrence Bergeron; her parents, Harry and Louise Samanie Bourg; son, Harry Bergeron and his wife, Carolyn Savoie Bergeron; brother, Albert Bourg; sisters, Nora Breaux, Gertie Theriot, Evelina Gallier, Mildred Voisin and Lena Bourg Martin; and son-in-law, Floyd Gray. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of East Park Volunteer Auxiliary, a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and a member of the Krewe of Kajuns. She was the co-owner of East Main Supermarket in Houma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on December 22, 2012 BOURGEOIS, WALTER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Walter Joseph "Pop" Bourgeois, 86, a native of Lutcher and a resident of Chauvin, died at 9:36 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Mausoleum. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Diane Pitre), Timothy (Marianne), and Jeffrey (Laura) Bourgeois; daughters, Carol Ann (George) Terrebonne, and Gloria (Russell) Andrews; brother, Jessie Bourgeois; sister, Bertha LaRose; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Thibodeaux Bourgeois; his parents, Walter E. and Marriet Louque Bourgeois; brothers, Gerald, Elton and Felton Bourgeois; and sisters, Rita Cambre, Shirley Bouvier and Elsie Bourgeois. Falgout Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 22 to December 23, 2012 MORRIS, WILLIAM, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William "Bill" C. Morris Jr., 76, a native of McAllen, Texas, and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Graveside services will be held at a later time. He is survived by his wife, Neva Naquin Morris; son, Christopher Morris; daughters, Leslie Ann Morris-Mora and husband, Luis, Carole Lane Duplantis, Dana Lane Galbreath and husband, Richard "Dick" Sr., and Rachel Lane Rogers and husband, Jan; six grandchildren, Danielle Rogers Staehling and husband, Dr. Ryan Staehling, Lane Rogers, Zachary Duplantis, Mia Bourg, Richard Galbreath Jr., and Hunter Mora; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bessie Morris Sr.; sister, Betty Jo Cenac and husband, Carroll; and grandson, Eric J. Rogers. He was a retired Louisiana State Police Officer and was retired from the Louisiana National Guard. He also was retired from Terrebonne General Medical Center and Venture Trucking. He was currently serving on the Houma Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. He was a member of the Louisiana State Troopers Association. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 22 to December 23, 2012 NAQUIN, BOBBY, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bobby Joseph Naquin Sr., 53, a native a Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will also be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his spouse, Sheila Dupre Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one son, Bobby J. Naquin Jr. and wife, Missy; daughters, Jamie N. Pitre and husband, Jason, Kimberly Naquin and companion, Cain Michel, and Elizabeth Naquin; brothers, Perry Naquin and companion, Mary, Danny Naquin Sr. and wife, Belita, Preston Naquin, and Samuel Naquin Sr. and companion, Sheila; a sister, Lillian Pitre and husband, Gerard Pitre; grandchildren, Destiny Naquin, Bobby Naquin III, Brittnay Naquin, Shyanna Pitre, Dekota Pitre, Karen Pitre and Jaret Pitre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Adeline Neil Naquin; godchild, Kelly A. Naquin; and his grandparents, Sidney and Agnes Levron Naquin, and James and Marie Deroche Neil Jr. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. He was a commercial fisherman by trade. He was also employed by Dean Equipment. He was a past master of Unity Lodge No. 267 in 2012, past patron of A.W. Connely 117 Order of the Eastern Star 2012, illustrious master of York Rite, past captain of Jerusalem Temple 2010, elected president of Houma Shrine Club for 2012, and a member of the Houma Shrine Clown Unit. He was also a member of the Houma Shrine Motor Cycle Escort, Terrebonne Fellowship Lodge No. 481 and perpetual member of both Unity and Terrebonne Fellowship Lodge. He was elected junior warden of the 12th Masonic District. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 23 to December 24, 2012 DUMONT, KERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kerry P. Dumont, 49, a native of Houma and a resident of Lockport, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his spouse, Mary Sapia Dumont of Lockport; mother, Earline LeBoeuf Renois and husband Murphy; father-in-law, Carroll Sapia Sr.; grandmother, Maudry LeBoeuf; sons, Justin Paul Dumont and Joshua Anthony Sapia and wife Jessica; grandchildren, Paydon, Paige and Abbie Sapia and Lauran LeBouef; brothers, Craig Dumont and wife Sonia, Kevin Dumont, Chad Dumont and wife Nathalie and Levi Renois and wife Lisa; sisters, Dena LeBlanc and husband Joe, and Sherry Allums and Michael, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father Hubert Joseph Dumont; grandparents, Anabelle and Easton Dumont and Gillis LeBoeuf; mother-in-law, Dorothy Sapia and godchild, Patrice Dumont. He was an avid Saints Fan. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, especially by the pool. He was a dedicated, hard-working man for his work, family and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 23 to December 24, 2012 FOLSE, CAROLYN (NAVARRE) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carolyn Navarre Folse, 72, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery no. 2. in Houma. She is survived by her son, Kent Folse of Texas; daughters, Farah Folse Robichaux and husband Dean of Richmond, Texas, Stephanie Folse Brown and husband Marshall of Houma, Jill Folse Naquin and husband Mike of Thibodaux and Dionne Folse LeBoeuf and husband Kerry of Houma; sisters, Nancy Navarre Landry and husband Everette of Labadieville, Gail Navarre Ledet and husband Ronnie of Labadieville and Patsy Navarre Verrette and husband Donald of Napoleonvile; grandchildren, Jacqueline LeBouef, Jenna Robichaux, Phillip Brown, Marshall Brown IV, Zachary Folse, Dylan Folse and Brooke Naquin; and great- grandchildren, Gracee Kate Brown and Graham Michael LeBouef. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean "Johnny" Augustin Navarre and Anna Mae Boudreaux Navarre. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. She was employed by Southlands Rentals. She was an avid reader with Bent Pages and Friends of the Library. She was also an active member who served on the Board of Directors for World of Hope Foundation. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to World of Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 1779, Gray, La. 70359. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 24 to December 25, 2012 GRABERT, VICTORIA (NAVARRE) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Victoria Navarre Grabert, 73, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. She was a native of Chacahoula and a resident of Houma. A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Raymond Grabert Jr. and wife, Jennifer Grabert; one daughter, Barbara Kimberly and husband, Keith Kimberly Sr.; a brother, Duroy Navarre and wife, Brenda; sisters, Anna Navarre, Betty Navarre and Janet Gilcrease; grandchildren, Keith Kimberly Jr. and wife, Adrian, Kelly Benoit and husband, Lance, Jacob Kimberly and wife, Emily, Alexander Grabert and Zachary Grabert; and great-grandchildren, Makayla, Austin, Brooke and Kaitlyn. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Raymond James Grabert Sr.; her parents, Emile and Hilda Pontiff Navarre; brothers, Junius and Eudis Navarre; and sisters, Eula Pinel, Edna Fonseca and Rosemary Navarre. She was a member of Coteau Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener who will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 AUTHEMENT, LOUIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis Authement, 72, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Bourg, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Verley Naquin Authement of Bourg; his sons, Michael Joseph Authement of Bourg, Thomas Anthony Authement of Bourg and Henry John Authement and wife, Lori Ann of Chauvin; daughter, Leatha Authement of Bourg; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and Verley Naquin Authement of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Beatrice Authement; grandson, Steven LeBouef and brothers, Burton Authement, Elwon Authement, Henry Authement and James Authement. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 BOUDREAUX, WALLACE Wallace Joseph Boudreaux, 73, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gibson. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Patrick Catholic Church cemetery in Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Rosalind Theriot Boudreaux; sons, Randal and wife, Sheila Boudreaux, Gary Boudreaux and Don Martin, and Casey and wife, Tina Boudreaux; daughters, Wendy and husband, Charles Bourgeois, Debbie and husband, Terry McClain, and Julie Boudreaux; brothers, Audie and Russ Boudreaux; sisters, Norma Fanguy, Brenda Cordell, Delores Samanie and Winnie Bergeron; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Sr. and Irene Boudreaux; and brothers, Earl and Clinton Boudreaux. He was a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gibson. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 BOURGEOIS, JOANN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== JoAnn Bourgeois, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Bourgeois Sr.; son, Eddie Bourgeois Jr. and wife, Denise; son, Russell Bourgeois and wife, Angelique; siblings, Roy Jr., Clay, Earline, Adele, Genevieve, Gloria, and Elmo; grandchildren, Destiny Michelle Bourgeois and Robert Paul Bourgeois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Sr. and Victory Theriot; one brother, Clide Theriot; and one sister, Deloris Theriot. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 BRIGHT, HENRY Henry O. Bright, 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:51 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Cherie C. Bright; daughters, Lisa Robinson, Laura Kopal, Gia Morris, Melody Bourg, Maia Dufrene and Lia Dufrene; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Bright and Maybelle Sessions Bright; and one brother, Walter Bright. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 CHERAMIE, LEONARD "RED" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leonard "Red" J. Cheramie, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off passed away Dec. 23, 2012, at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Laura Griffin Cheramie; sons, Philip Cheramie and wife, Sandra, Jason Cheramie and wife, Becky, Dwayne Cheramie and wife, Shelley, and Todd Cheramie and wife, Karla; daughter, Dinah Cheramie and husband, Steve; brother, Johnny Cheramie; sister, Loretta Pierce; 12 grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amay and Lydia Rousse Cheramie; granddaughter, Candy Jo Cheramie; and grandson, Jason Paul Cheramie. He loved sports, traveling and dancing. He was also an avid hunter and trawler who enjoyed spending time at his camp. He was a fanatic football fan who followed South Lafouche High School, LSU and the Saints. He loved to visit his daughter and son-in-law at their ranch in Mississippi, especially during their annual boucheries. He was a tool pusher in the oilfield for 36 years and the owner/operator of Red and Sons Seafood for 18 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, who all loved him very dearly. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 EDWARDS, EVELYN "T MAE" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn Mae "T Mae" Edwards, 88, a native and resident of Plattenville community, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 10 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church cemetery in Bertrandville. The rosary will be recited at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. She is survived by one brother, Lloyd C. (Mary Ann) Edwards of St. James. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Francis Harris Edwards; one brother, Louis H. Edwards; four sisters, Inez C. Coleman, Yvonne E. Whetstone, Gladys E. Lloyd and Althea E. Pierce. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 HOLLIDAY, PATRICIA (MCCLAIN) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia Ann McClain Holliday, 59, a native Bessemer, Ala., and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Funeral services will be held at a later date. She is survived by her companion, Glen Feigler; sons, David Lee Holliday and wife, Denise, Gregory "Scotty" Holliday and wife, Desiree, Joseph "Joey" Holliday and companion, Tiffany, and Jessie James Joseph; daughter, Sarah Jean Hebert and husband, Jaret; mother, Sarah Elizabeth Sexton; sister, Cathy McClain Mayo; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Lee McClain; brother, James "Jimmy" McClain; and sister, Donna McClain Laird. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 LEONARD, GENEVIEVE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Genevieve T. Leonard, 93, a native of Thibodaux, died on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Dolores L. Berthelot, wife of Kenneth "Pedro" Berthelot; three sons, Kenneth Leonard and wife, Katie Morvant Leonard, Richard "Bean" Leonard, and Lynn "Slap" Leonard and wife, Stephanie G. Leonard; seven grandchildren, Alan Berthelot and wife, Danielle, Jason Berthelot and wife, Tara, Ryan Berthelot, Corey Leonard and wife, Rachael, Christian Leonard and Kasey Leonard; two step-grandchildren, Kimberly Todd Troxler and William "Billy" Todd; six great-grandchildren, Colin Berthelot, Austin Berthelot, Alayha Berthelot, Meghan Berthelot, Nicholas Berthelot and Zoe Berthelot; six step-great-grandchildren, Celia Todd, and Morgan Viegas, Joseph Peter Viegas, Elina Todd, Kristen Troxler and Callie Troxler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman L. Leonard; her parents, Andrew and Cecile Babin Thibodaux; two sisters, Marie Thibodaux Hebert and Dea T. Naquin; three brothers, Joseph C. Thibodaux, Willie Thibodaux and Thalma Thibodaux; and a grandson, Aaron "Bird" Berthelot. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 PERRIN, CECILE "CESS" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cecile "Cess" Perrin, 90, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut off. An Eastern Star Service will be held at the funeral home at 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Meville Perrin; and sister Emelia Galliano. She was preceded in death by her parents, Etienne Perrin Jr. and Emelia Crosby Perrin. She was a 50-year member of the Lafourche Chapter 251 Order of the Eastern Star. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 REED, ALVA (WOMACK) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alva Elizabeth Womack Reed, 90, a native of Cotton Plant and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Oglesbee and husband, Wayne of Springdale, Ark., and Terri Adams and husband, Greg, of Houma; grandchildren, Renee Jones and husband, Brian, Kim Calloway, Michael Oglesbee and wife, Mistie, Elizabeth Zeringue and husband, Dale, and Sydney Doxey and husband, Chad; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar M. Reed; her parents, Sidney James Womack and Nila Estess Womack; and sisters, Evelyn Bledsoe and Thelma Oetgen. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Houma and the Newcomers Bridge Club. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved her family and friends very much. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 SWANNER, JAMIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jamie Beth Swanner, 38, a resident of Thibodaux, died on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her mother, Mary "Debbie" Swanner; a brother, Douglass Swanner and wife, Tina, and their children, Katelyn and Jacob; her grandmother, Mary Mabry Schneider; several aunts, uncles cousins and very close friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Swanner; her grandparents, Norman and Mildred Swanner; and a grandfather, Jim Mabry. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 TAPLETT, PETER, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Peter Lee Taplett Sr., a World War II veteran was born on Oct. 11, 1922, and passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at age 90. He was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home in New Orleans. Visitation will also be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Dewyville Cemetery in Houma. The Rev. Dr. Blair Mitchell will officiate. He was the son of the late Sadie Ringold and Herbert Taplett. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn Stewart Taplett of Houma; the father of Peter Jr., Herbert, and Carnell Taplett, all of Houma; Kennedy Taplett of Houston, Texas, Lennotcha Taplett of San Francisco, Calif., Carolyn (fiance, Ivory Van Johnson) and Evelyn Marie Taplett, all of Houma, and Cynthia (Rudy) Hartman of Houston, Texas; brother of the late Belton, Leroy Gauno and Joseph Taplett; seven grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a member of Blaine C. Clay Lodge. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home in New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 THERIOT. LAURI (TOUPS) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lauri Toups Theriot, 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter, Jamie Theriot; her son, Lee Hoyle; sisters, Terry Blakeman and Sheila Boudreaux; and brother, Claiborne "Skipper" Toups. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claiborne J. and Merlin Mire Toups. The family would like to thank all of the friends, family, and neighbors who helped and comforted Lauri during her battle with cancer. The family would like to thank her doctors and St. Joseph Hospice for their loving care. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 26 to December 27, 2012 THOMAS, LIONEL "J.J." ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lionel "J.J." Thomas, 57, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Lafourche Crossing. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Thomas; son, Brandon; daughter, Natasha; stepchildren, Evans, Nathan, LaTanya and Amanda Lewis; brother, Wilbert Thomas; and sisters, Evola Crawford and Shirley Thomas Hampton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eldora Thomas; brother, Carroll Thomas; and sister, Lula Mae Thomas. He was a member of Third Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 BERGER, CHARLES "BU-BUTTE" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles "Bu-Butte" Herman Berger, a resident and native of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. He was 75 years of age. A memorial service will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Chiasson Berger; sons, Craig Berger and wife, Sharon, Don Berger and wife, Janel, Eric Berger and wife, Mona; daughter, Amy Clement and husband, Troy; grandchildren, Mike Berger and wife, Tara, Jennifer Borne and husband, Jon, Krysten Clute and husband, Chad, Christi Broussard and husband, Richard, Travis Berger, Tyler Berger, Nicholas Berger and Brock Berger; great-grandchildren, Carter Clute, Hudson Berger, Charlie Berger and Harrison Broussard; and sister-in-law, Joyce Boudreaux and husband, Robert. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Berger and Edna Darsey Berger; brother, Louis Berger Jr.; sister, Rosemary Berger Williford; sister-in-law, Helen Arceneaux; and brother-in-law, Larry Arceneaux. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a Mason and the owner of Ballou's Auto Parts. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 BIJEAUX, BONNIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bonnie Lee Bijeaux, 55, a native of Houma and a resident of Bayou Blue, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. She is survived by her mother, Florence Marie Hebert Bijeaux; three sons, Joseph Wells Jr., Clayton LeBouef and Johnathon LeBouef; two daughters, Nancy Wells LeBouef and Sandra W. Gray and husband, Danny; three brothers, Simon, Warren Sr. and Andrew Bijeaux; two sisters, Judy B. Lirette and husband, James, and Rebecca B. Lodrigue and husband, Dwayne; 11 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her companion, Edward "Coonie" Bernard; father, Walter Bijeaux Jr.; three sons, Gerald Wells Jr., Melvin "Boogie" LeBouef Jr., and Kenneth Paul Bijeaux; and one sister, Abigail Marie Bijeaux. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 BLACK, NIKKI ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nikki Black, 34, a native of Raceland and a resident of Alvin, Texas, died Wednesday, Dec. 19th, 2012 in Texas. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. She is survived by her parents, Kim and Ann Savoie; two sons, Damen Michael Black and Jeremy Joseph Black. She is the granddaughter of Carolyn Sellers and Elphie Savoie; niece of Brian and Penny Savoie, Tammy and James Kennedy, and Larry Sellers; and cousin of Amber Savoie and Jade Savoie. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Ralph Sellers and Neuves Savoie; and an uncle, Michael Sellers. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 DUPRE, CECILE (MALBROUGH) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cecile Malbrough Dupre, 91, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Malbrough Pitre; daughter, Dorothy "Dot" Bergeron and husband, Gilbert; daughter, Sandra Boudreaux and husband, Allen; daughter, Charlotte Champagne and husband, Stephen; son, Douglas "Doug" Dupre and wife, Karen Matherne Dupre; son, Wade Dupre and wife, Debra Price Dupre; son, Thomas "Tommy" Dupre and wife, Terrie Pitre Dupre; grandchildren, Patricia Bergeron and husband, Joey Benoit, Rhonda Bergeron and husband, José Perez, Rhea "Cissy" Dupre and husband, David Pisani, Nicole Hebert and husband, Michael "Mike" Linton Jr., Benjamin "Ben" Hebert and wife, Heidi, Stacy Champagne and fianceé, Celeste Henry, Scott Champagne, Holly LeCompte and husband, Rhett LeCompte, Robert Dupre and wife, Katie, Jenny Dupre, Trent Dupre and Trisha Dupre; great-grandchildren, Jessica Benoit and husband, Ryan Dickerson, Brent Benoit, Hannah Perez, Michelle Perez, Tate Dupre, Kristin Dupre, Travis Verdin, Padon Dupre, Drew Tabor, Jordan Tabor, Brooke Hebert, Kimberly Linton, Emmy LeCompte, Meg LeCompte and Sheldon Dupre; and great- great-grandchildren, Cameron and Caleb Benoit. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Merald "CooCoo" A. Dupre; her parents, Joseph and Francis LeBoeuf Malbrough; brothers, Didier Malbrough and wife, Ariona, Elgin Malbrough and wife, Rita Mae, Eugene Malbrough and wife, Marion, and Lovelace Malbrough and wife, Frances; sisters, Clonise Naquin and husband, Felix; sister, Nolia Pinell and husband, Alcee; brothers-in-law, Ray Thibodeaux, William Clark, and Bobby Pitre; grandson, Edward "Eddie" Dupre; and granddaughter, Shawn Hebert. She was a very loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 FITCH, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Wilbert Fitch, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home Saturday, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Millie Fanguy; daughter, Melissa Lirette and husband, Travis; brothers, Adam, Larry, Peter, Rannie, and Ronald Fitch; sisters, Evelina Verdin and Marian Smiley; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Cecile Fitch; brothers, Leroy, Roland, Michael, Willie, and Thaddeus Fitch; and sisters, Mary Bennett and Helen Fitch. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 GAGE, A'KILA A'Kila Gage, two months old, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. John the Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. John the Baptist Church cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her parents, Betty Clark and Floyd Gage; a brother, Floyd Clark; two sisters, Zakia Gage and Dashawn Duncan; and her grandmother, Joyce Gage. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Betty Jean Clark and Frank Mitchell Sr., and John Gage. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 JOHNSON, MARIE (BREAUX) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Breaux Johnson, 67, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Protestant Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Oscar, Gary, Jonathan and Nathan (Eric) Wooden; two brothers; six sisters; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Theresa Breaux; one brother; and one sister. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 JONES, HENRY "BIG JIM" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Henry "Big Jim" Jones, 68, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Greater St. Matthew's Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette F. Jones; his mother, Onedia Jones; four sons, Stanley L. Jones, Charles E. (Lashawn) Jones, Edward (Andrea) Lawson, and Samuel (Shanda) Jones; one daughter, Janice Lawson; one brother, Huey P. White (Doretha); and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie L. Nelson; two brothers, Nathaniel White Jr., and Clarence "Bill Dooley" Hawkins. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 SAGONA, EMMA (SKINNER) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emma Frances Skinner Sagona, 85, died at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. She was a native of Yazoo, Miss., and a resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Wilborn and husband, Gregory, of Houma, and Cheri Hoglind and husband, Scott, of Houma; sons, Anthony "Sonny" Sagona and wife, Jane of Sebastapol, Miss., and Michael Sagona and wife, Kathy, of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Sagona; her parents, Louis Lee Skinner and Lozie Hicks Robinson; brothers, John Thomas Skinner, Lewis W. Skinner and R.W. Skinner; and sisters, Florence Cunningham, Hazel Lane and Myrtle Landreau. She was a member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a loving mother and grandmother. The family would like to thank the staff at Thibodaux Healthcare Center and St. Joseph Hospice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== posted The Lafourche Gazette, Larose, LA Thursday, December 27,2012 SAVOIE, MATHILDE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mathilde Eymard Savoie, born on March 21, 1915, a life long native and resident of Galliano was called to meet her maker on December 26, 2012 at the age of 97. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose on Saturday, December 29 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at which time a mass of Christian burial will commence. Burial will be in the Holy Rosary Cemetery. Mathilde E. Savoie is survived by her daughter Helen S. Cheramie and her husband Larbow and son Ted Savoie and his wife Jane; grandchildren, Matt Cheramie (Celia), Rachel C. Orgeron (Nathan), Sandy C. Cantrelle (Kerry), Sonya S. Buccola (Larry), Simonne S. Golden (John), Sidney Savoie (Ann) and Stephanie S. Hopkins (David Sr.); great grandchildren, Andria Cheramie, Brandon Cheramie, Mitch Orgeron (Samantha), Amy Orgeron, Heather Cantrelle, Paul Cantrelle, Andy Golden, Janie Golden, Marie Golden, Mia Hopkins, and David Hopkins, Jr. and one great great granddaughter, Catherine Orgeron. Mathilde was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Sidney V. Savoie; parents, Duard and Vena Pitre Eymard; brothers, Emile T. Eymard, Louis “Beto” Eymard; sisters, Arcide Doucet and Romanda Guidry. Mathilde loved to have family dinners, and enjoyed having a garden and fruit trees so that she could have something to give to others. She will be missed by many. A special thanks and prayers go to Dr. Camille Pitre and her staff, Lady of the Sea Hospital personnel, the Broadway Nursing Home personnel and caretakers Harris and Carolyn Chabert, Mary Catherine Adams and Marilyn Griffin and Journey Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sacred Heart CYO, 15300 W. Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 SMITH, MARTIN "TUTTIE", SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Martin "Tuttie" Smith Sr., 68, a native of Montegut and a resident of Gray, died at 9:46 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Visitation will from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Rose M. Smith; his mother, Pinky C. Ross; two sons, Troy L. Smith and Martin Smith Jr.; three daughters, Tina M. Celestine, Natalie L. Taylor and Theawake D. Parker; three brothers, Stephen Ross, Jimmy Ross and Keith Ross; three sisters, Peggy Glasper, Maggie Robinson and Infant Smith; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Smith; a son, Donovan J. Smith; two brothers, Percy Ross Jr. and Oscar L. Ray; and a sister, Nancy Ross. Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 STRICKLAND, BARBARA (TRIGGS) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barbara Nell Triggs Strickland, 60, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at New Vision Christian Community in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Lane Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by daughters, Stephanie (Donald) Robertson and Stacy (Kelly) Gray; brothers, Leroy Triggs, Rosebut "Shine" Triggs, Rodney Triggs, Harold Triggs, Oliver Triggs, Arthur Triggs Jr., Larry Triggs and Egerald Triggs, all of Raceland; grandchildren, Sherell (DeJean Sr.) Smith, Deondra Robertson and JaKelly Gray; and great-grandchild, DeJean Smith Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Triggs Sr. and Aldine Rose Triggs; brother, Lionel Triggs Sr.; and grandchildren, DeLaney Strickland and Terrence Barrow Jr. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 27 to December 28, 2012 WARD. CRAIG ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Craig Ward, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. John Catholic Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Bradley Ward; sons, Adam Ward and Bradley Ward; daughters, Kimiko (fianceé Leandre Smith) Ward and Racheal Ward; brothers, Roderick (Carla) Ward, Travis (Angel) Ward, and Tyrone Holmes; sister, Alisa (Kerry) Ward; and grandchildren, Cameron Ward, Shyla Ward, and Paris Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gertie Mae Ward; and grandparents, Johnny and Elnora Johnson and Charleston and Louise Ward. He was Catholic. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 28 to December 29, 2012 GAGE, A'KILA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A'Kila Gage, two months old, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. John Baptist Church cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her parents, Betty Clark and Floyd Gage; a brother, Floyd Clark; two sisters, Zakia Gage and Dashawn Duncan; and her grandmother, Joyce Gage. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Betty Jean Clark and Frank Mitchell Sr., and John Gage. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 28 to December 29, 2012 JOHN, JOSEPHINE (JOSEPH) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josephine Joseph John, 91, a native of Lockport and a resident of Lafayette, passed away at 10:13 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at her residence. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday, Jan. 5 at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Saturday at St. Mary Church in Lafayette, with burial in St. John Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen J. Jackson and husband, Gerald of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Marlene J. Barry and husband, Arthur of Lafayette; one son, Gregory T. John of Lafayette; four grandchildren, Tracy L. Jackson, Trey Barry, Brett Jackson and Angela B. Hutchison; and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Habib and Elizabeth Nicola Joseph; two sisters, Isabel J. Adams and Celima J. Ferniany; and four brothers, Isaac Joseph, Frederick Joseph, Joseph Joseph and Emile Joseph. She was born in Lockport on October 19, 1921. She graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette. During her school years she loved playing tennis and basketball. She was a very dedicated elementary school teacher and taught in numerous schools. She taught in Crowley, Lockport and Lafayette at S.J. Montgomery for 18 years. She was well loved by the children, faculty and parents. After teaching for 30 years, she then joined bridge groups and pokeno groups. She also loved her bingo games. She enjoyed her many trips with family and friends. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was so blessed to have had her for all the years that they did. There are so many wonderful memories, her beautiful smile, her dedication to her family, her strong undying faith, and her selfless love always. There also needs to be mention of her Lebanese food, kibbie, grape leaves, tabouleh and hummus, just to name a few. Her family and friends will miss watching LSU and Saints football with her as she was a very serious fan. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Heart of Hospice and her loving caregivers,, Pam George and Eunice Lewis. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to: Heart of Hospice, 201 West Vermillion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 AMBLER, JULIE VOISIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Julie Voisin Ambler, 53, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:52 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at the church. She is survived by her mother, Clara Webre Clavijo; daughter, Brandye Ambler Adams and her husband, Samuel Adams III, and their daughter, Lacye Adams; daughter, Aleisha Voisin; and three sisters, Diane Harry, Andrea Vargas and Rita Chaisson. She was preceded in death by her father, Percy Voisin; one sister, Connie Ashley and her husband, John Ashley, and their daughter, Janine Ashley; and three brothers, James Voisin, Wayne "Boly" Voisin and Thomas Voisin. She enjoyed going to church at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. She also enjoyed making crafts and spoiling her one and only grandchild, Lacye. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 BOURGEOIS, CHANTELLE THERESE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chantelle Therese Bourgeois, 38, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at 10:50 a.m. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at Victory Life Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, and burial will follow at St. Hilary of Poitiers Cemetery. She is survived by her parents John J. Bourgeois and Bonnie Hebert; brother John J. Bourgeois Jr.; sisters Eula Verret and husband Dean, Tina Detillier and husband Jody; nieces Jena Detillier, Deanna Bourgeois and Rebekah Bourgeois; nephews Jody J. Detillier II, Bryce Fanguy and Benjamin Fanguy. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Roy and Edwina Bourgeois and Louiso and Eula Mae Hebert. She was a parishioner of Victory Life Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Mathews is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 COSPER, DONNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donna Cosper, 48, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her children, Joshua Holmes, Matthew Holmes and Jenna Cosper Holmes; father, Jean Cosper; sisters, Mary LeBoeuf, twin sister, Gina York, and Amy Milford; and nieces and nephews Elliot LeBoeuf, Abby LeBoeuf, Rachael Milford and Griffin York. She was preceded in death by her mother, Germaine Faye Cosper; grandparents, Henry and Amy Hartner and Herman and Elizabeth Cosper. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 ANTHONY MICHAEL FLORES Anthony Michael Flores, an infant and native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his parents Paula Ann Murley and Marcelo Flores; brother Michael Flores; grandparents Benerly Ann and Dean Bonvillain; and great- grandmother Yvonne Bonvillain. He is preceded in death by his great-grandfather EJ Bonvillain. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 HENDERSON, JAMES D. "J.D." ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James D. "J.D." Henderson, 86, a native of LeCompte and a resident of Hessmer, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at Ocshner Medical Center in Kenner. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Wall Henderson; his children, Gary Henderson and wife, Cheryl, Wanda Henderson Grundman and husband, Terry, Allen Henderson and wife, Lita, and Ivan Henderson and wife, Cheryl; his grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Brady McElwee; his stepfather, Fayette McElwee; sister, Theda McNitzky; and brother, Allen Henderson. He was a retired wireline operator in the oilfield. He was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Marine Corps. He also served three years in the U.S. Navy. L.A. Muhleisen and Son Crematory in Kenner is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 LEBLANC, GEORGETTE Georgette LeBlanc, 46, a life-long resident of Pierre Part, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. There will be a memorial service at a later date. She is survived by her mother Margaret LeBlanc; son Budd Theriot and future wife Kayla Hebert; soon-to-be grandson Hudson David Theriot; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Christina LeBlanc; nephew Lucas LeBlanc; godchildren, Allayah, Amya, Emanuel and their mother Jodie LeBlanc; and her best friend Brian Metrejean. She is preceded in death by her father George J. LeBlanc Jr. and brother Joey LeBlanc. Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 ROBINSON, JOSEPH MARK "JOE" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "Joe" Mark Robinson, 103, a resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at 6 p.m. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time Friday at First United Methodist Church. The funeral service will begin at noon. Burial will follow at a later date at Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his son, James "Jim" Robinson; grandchildren, Kathy Robinson Chauvin and Mark "Tommy" Robinson; great-grandchildren, Tanner John Freeman and Kellie Robinson Dubois; step-great grandchildren, Meagan, Kristen and Brandon Chauvin; and step-great-great grandchildren, Ainsley Kohls, Kennedy Chauvin and Braxton Landry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Smith Robinson; parents, James John Robinson and Florence Bauer Robinson; daughter-in- law, Jean Robichaux Robinson; and grandson-in-law, Mark A. Chauvin. He was a former member of several clubs and organizations, President of the Dularge Hunting Club, Vice President of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Chairman of the Houma Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Masonic Lodge, Coastal Unit Officer for the Sheriff's Coastal Rescue Unit and a Board member of Terrebonne General Medical Center. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank the Suites of Sugar Mill for their dedication and love for Joe. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 ROUSSELL, BELLA FORET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bella Foret Roussell, 97, a native of Raceland a resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at 3:20 a.m. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday(Jan 2) at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chalmette. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Chalmette. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Duet Nunez, of Carriere, Miss.; step- daughters, Noelie Kattengail and Sharon Catalanotto; step-son James C. Roussell, Jr.; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James Curtis Roussell Sr.; grandchild Stephanie Nunez Quick; great-grandson Zachary Nunez; parents Altidore Foret and Ernestine Baudoin Foret; brothers, Ivy Foret, and Camille Foret; and sisters, Lucy Folse and Edith Foret. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 TERREBONNE, MICHAEL "MITCH" ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael "Mitch" Terrebonne, 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, passed away Dec. 28, 2012. Visitation will occur from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Homes in Galliano and from 9 a.m. till service time Monday(Dec 31) at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial following in Hebert Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Delphine P. Terrebonne; son Michael J. Terrebonne; daughter Linda Hebert and husband Randy; granddaughter Randi L. Hebert and companion Jack Norville; great-granddaughter Karah Michelle Robert Norville; brother Julian Terrebonne and wife Joyce; sister Nancy Danos; step- grandchildren Cecilia Bolijck and husband Brett, Jason Cressonie and wife Stacey, Solphie Hebert and husband Pattrick, and Angel Behma and husband Derrek; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Diddia and Clonise C. Terrebonne; brothers Diddia Jr., Eddie, Lorris "Ben" and Elica Terrebonne; sisters Josephine Terrebonne and Leonise Cheramie; brother-in-law Davis Cheramie; sister-in-law Hazel Terrebonne; and daughter-in-law Kathleen Van Dyke Terrebonne. Mr. Terrebonne loved being with family and friends, especially his only great- grandaughter Karah. He also loved gardening and riding on his power chair to visit neighbors. The family would like to thank Lady of the Sea Home Health Hospice and the hospital for all their help and support. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is entrusted with arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 29 to December 31, 2012 TRICHE, JOSEPH WILFRED, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Wilfred Triche Sr., 78, a native of Lockport and a resident of Dularge and Houma, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. A memorial Mass will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Guidry Triche; two daughters, Penny Triche Lawson and Jo Ann Triche; one son, Joseph Wilfred Triche Jr.; two grandsons, Shawn Joseph Lawson and Dustin Thomas Lawson; two sons-in-law, Jason Lawson and Kirby Solet; five sisters, Dorothy, Carol, Rita Mae, Betty and Dianne; and three brothers, Donald, Armond Paul and Gerald. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Triche and Elvenzel Guidry Triche; and five brothers, Edwin "E.J.", Raymond "Boudow", Bob, Lynn and Richard. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a jack of all trades and offered help to anyone in need. He proudly served as a private first class in the U.S. Army from 1956 until 1958. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 30 to December 31, 2012 COLLINS, GERTIE BRUNET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gertie Brunet Collins, 89, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10:40 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her son, Vendon Collins Jr. and wife, Emma; daughters, Beverly St. Pierre and husband, P.J., Barbara Angelette and husband, Bobby, and Susan Cheramie; grandchildren, Pam Collins Griffin, Michelle Collins Chouest, Dawn Collins Auenson, Destry St. Pierre, Scott St. Pierre, Neil Angelette, Mignon Angelette Gill, Domonique Angelette Pitre, Gage Cheramie and Trey Cheramie; 22 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Sostine Brunet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vendon Collins Sr., granddaughter, Chelsie Cheramie Carson; parents, Armand and Cereze Brunet; eight sisters; and three brothers. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she served as Minister of Eucharist and member of The Followers of Mary, Ladies Alter Society and choir. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She devoted her life to helping family and friends. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 30 to December 31, 2012 DUFRENE, LILLIAN LEBLANC ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lillian Leblanc Dufrene, 93, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport passed away Dec. 29, 2012. Visitation will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 9 a.m. unitl service time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with Mass beginning at 11 a.m. and burial following in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her children, Helen D. Chiasson, Audrey D. Cheramie and husband, Jasper, and Fernand Dufrene Jr. and wife, Mary Ann; daughter-in-law, Amanda Dufrene; sister, Lena Gautreaux; 13 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fernand Joseph Dufrene Sr.; her parents, Henry Leblanc Sr. and Elmire Boudreaux Leblanc; son Lorry Dufrene; son-in-law, Robert Chiasson; brothers, Henry, Norman Joseph, and Richard Leblanc; sisters, Leah Chiasson, Lilly Orgeron, Sidonia Breaux, and Rita Leblanc; and two grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 30 to December 31, 2012 SAVOIE, MATHILDE EYMARD Mathilde Eymard Savoie, 97, a lifelong native and resident of Galliano, was called to meet her maker on Dec. 26, 2012. Visitation was held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial commenced at 11 a.m. at the church, and burial followed in Holy Rosary cemetery in Larose. Mathilde E. Savoie is survived by her daughter, Helen S. Cheramie and her husband Larbow and son Ted Savoie and his wife Jane; grandchildren, Matt Cheramie (Celia), Rachel C. Orgeron (Nathan), Sandy C. Cantrelle (Kerry), Sonya S. Buccola (Larry), Simonne S. Golden (John), Sidney Savoie (Ann) and Stephanie S. Hopkins (David Sr.); great-grandchildren, Andria Cheramie, Brandon Cheramie, Mitch Orgeron (Samantha), Amy Orgeron, Heather Cantrelle, Paul Cantrelle, Andy Golden, Janie Golden, Marie Golden, Mia Hopkins and David Hopkins Jr.; and one great-greatgranddaughter, Catherine Orgeron. Mathilde was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Sidney V. Savoie; her parents, Duard and Vena Pitre Eymard; brothers, Emile T. Eymard and Louis "Beto" Eymard; and sisters, Arcide Doucet and Romanda Guidry. Mathilde loved to have family dinners and enjoyed having a garden and fruit trees so she could have something to give to others. She will be missed by many. A special thanks and prayers go to Dr. Camille Pitre and her staff, Lady of Sea Hospital personnel, the Broadway Nursing Home personnel and caretakers Harris and Carolyn Chabert, Mary Catherine Adams and Marilyn Griffin and Journey Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sacred West Heard C.Y.O., 15300 W. Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 31, 2012 to January 1, 2013 AUPIED, ANNA (GUIDRY) Anna L. Guidry Aupied, 94, a native of St. Charles and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:38 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary's Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. She is survived by one daughter, Anna A. Constansitch and husband, Melvin; one sister, Edwina Waguespack; grandchildren, Owen Constransitch (Phyllis), Lynn Contransitch (Mary), Milton Constransitch, Amy Prins (Alex) and Claire Hazlett (Scott); and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Aupied; parents, Theophile Guidry and Aline Hebert Guidry; and sisters, Mary St. Pierre, Leah Lejuine and Louise Gauthe. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 31, 2012 to January 1, 2013 DANOS, LOIS (RODDY) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lois Roddy Danos, 87, was taken to her resting place by the Lord on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 10 a.m. She was a native of Chauvin and a resident of Grand Caillou. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Family Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Scott and wife, Patricia, Whitney Scott, and Christopher Scott and wife, Chris; daughter, Sarah Falgout and husband, Louis; grandchildren, Corey Falgout, Keith Falgout, Michelle F. Leonard, Chastity S. Soudelier, Ronnie J. Scott Jr., Jeremy P. Scott, Melissa Scott, Christopher Scott Jr., Paul A. Theriot II, Carlyn L. Danos, and Craig J. Danos Jr.; and numerous great grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Ann Domangue. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Whitney M. Scott Sr.; her second husband, Alidor Joseph Danos; parents, Lawrence Roddy Sr. and Sarah Pinell Roddy; sons, Wayne Scott and Craig Danos Sr.; daughter in law, Rita C. Scott, brothers, Henry, Preston, Dennis and Lawrence Roddy Jr.; sisters, Alice Martin, Annie Guidry, May Authement and Doris Neal. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She worked at the Sea Tang Shrimp Factory and Gulf Coast Packing. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing and music. She loved spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 31, 2012 to January 1, 2013 THIBODEAUX, ODILE OLIVIER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1212.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Odile Olivier Thibodeaux, 93, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Maria Immaculata Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her daughters, Jerraline Serpas, Juanita Gallo and Brenda Gotreau and husband, Dan; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben M. Thibodeaux; her parents, Adam Olivier and Philonise Babin Olivier; a son, Walter Thibodeaux; grandchild, Monica Thibodeaux; great-grandchild, Tanya Porche; brothers, Earl Olivier, Kervin Olivier and Leonard Olivier; sisters, Renella Bourgeois and Dessie Positerry. She was a parishioner of Maria Immaculata Catholic Church. The family would like to thank her caretakers at Heritage Manor and all those who took care of her at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================