TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for PORCHE, LUCILLE 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014

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PORCHE, LUCILLE 
(Died September 13, 2014)

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Lucille "Lucy" Picou Porche, 96, a native and resident of Houma, passed away 
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, surrounded by her daughters and close friend.

Relatives and friends are invited at attend a memorial gathering from 11 a.m. 
until funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. A Mass of 
Christian burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the church, 

with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery I.

She was the beloved wife of the late Aaron Henry Porche; mother of Paula, 
married to the late Wayne Riche', and Connie, married to Walter Albert; 
grandchildren, Todd Riche', married to Katie Witry, and Christopher Albert, 
engaged to Katherine Rowan; one great-grandchild, Lucy Cate Riche';a second 
great-grandchild due in September; and her close friend, Charlene Chapman.

Lucy was born to the late Melina LeCompte and Alidore Picou, Jan. 5, 1918.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Marsan, Isidore, Bruce, Easton, and 
Webb.

A lifetime resident of Houma, Lucy enjoyed her volunteer work at Terrebonne 
General Medical Center for 30 years, where she contributed more than 15,000 
hours of service.
Lucy was an officer with the Affiliated Blind organization. She was named 
Volunteer of the Year at Both TGMC and at the Affiliated Blind of Houma. Lucy 
was a long-time member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a U.S. Army veteran 
serving in World War II. She also enjoyed crocheting and playing cards.

The family would like to thank the staff at Homestead and Bayou Home Care for 
all their help. They appreciate everything they have done to assist with caring 
for Lucy.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorial Masses or memorial 
donations in her name to any charity.

U.S. Veteran
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