September 2005 Obituaries Orleans Parish Louisiana Submitted by N.O.V.A. (New Orleans Volunteer Association) October 2005 ************************************************* Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http:/www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ **Due to Hurricane Katrina there were no obits for September 1 2005 to September 21 2005** 000001 Ambeau - Donald L. Ambeau, New Orleans Resident Died Monday September 19, 2005 At A Fort Worth Texas Hospital, Funeral Services For Mr. Ambeau Will Be Saturday October 1st, 2005, 12:00 At Winnfield Funeral Home Of Baton Rouge. 7221 Plank Rd Baton Rouge, La 70811. Mr. Ambeau Was A Long Time Licensed La State Contractor. In Late 70's He Was Executive Director Of Abco, An Organization To Help Minority Contractors, He Was Also Affiliated With Robinson Electrical Of New Orleans As Head Of Construction Projects. He Is Survived By His Devoted Wife Jean Ambeau, A Son Louis L. Ambeau, Daughters Donna Elise Harden, His Other Daughter Schantalyn Jacobs And Kemberalyn Jacobs, A Son-In-Law Earl Harden Senior, A Sister Arah A. Jackson And A Brother Percival Ambeau, Brother In Law, James Brown, Reverent Anthony Pierce Senior, Sister In Laws, Lozelia Pierce And Sally Brown. 9 Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews And Friends. Employees Of Avayla Company, Bell South, And Cwa Are Invited To Attend To The Services. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000002 Armstrong - William "Billy" James Armstrong Iii Reunited With God At The Age Of 47 On September 24, 2005. Beloved Son Of William J. Armstrong Jr. And Georgia R. Armstrong. Brother Of Rebecca J. Norton, Kathrine S. Meyer, Gregory L. Armstrong, Karen L. Sork, Sherman G. Armstrong, Julie L. Mason And Jennifer A. Jeansonne. Brother-In-Law Of Daniel T. Norton Sr., The Late Keith Meyer, Vicki Armstrong, Michael Sork And Daniel Jeansonne. Also Survived By 8 Nieces, 8 Nephews, 2 Great Nephews, 1 Great Niece And Many Loyal Friends. Private Family Service. Please Send Your Donations To Lsu Schools Of Medicine Or Your Favorite Charity. Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000003 Asbury - Meryl Marionneaux Asbury On Friday, September 23, 2005. Mother Of Robert And Gary Asbury. Daughter Of The Late Elvie Noel And Charles Marionneaux. Sister Of Wendell Marionneaux. Also Survived By 8 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces And Nephews. Mrs. Asbury Was A Parishioner Of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Aged 80 Years, A Native Of Donaldsonville, La And A Resident Of Jefferson For The Past 43 Years.Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services From The Kenner Funeral Home Of L. A. Muhleisen And Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. On Friday, September 30, 2005 At 7:00 P.M. Friends May Visit From 5:00 P.M. Until Time Of Service. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000004 Badeaux - Della Vern Desselle Badeaux Of Avondale, La On Sun., Sept. 11, 2005 At 9:50 Am. Age 82. Beloved Wife Of The Late Albert J. Desselle By First Marriage And The Late Nelson Badeaux, Sr. By Second Marriage. Mother Of Jeanette Adams, Lolita Smith, Alberta Breecher, Tommy Desselle, Robert Desselle, Roland Desselle, Elbert Desselle And The Late Albert Desselle, Jr. Daughter Of The Late Dewey Laborde And Lottie Baudin Laborde. Sister Of Dorothy "Deaky" Moreaux, Vernon Laborde And The Late Madgie Laborde, J.D. Laborde And Numa Laborde. Also Survived By 22 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild. Proceeded In Death By 1 Grandchild. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Former Employees Of T.G.& Y. And Lafitte Welding Works, Inc. Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass From The Chapel Of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, La, On Thurs., Sept. 22, 2005 At 12:00 Pm. Internment In Mcdoughville Cemetery, Gretna, La. Visitation On Thursaday Morning From 9:30 Am Until Service Time. Information: 341-9421 Times Picayune 09-22-2005 **************************************** 000005 Bauer - Claylia (Claire) Sellers Bauer, Wife Of Dr. George (Gary) H. Bauer, Jr., Died On Saturday, September 24, 2005. She Was 62. Mother Of Gary Michael Bauer, Jeanne Claire Bauer And Eric Christian Bauer. Daughter Of Clayia Perrin Sellers And The Late John T. Sellers. Sister Of John Sellers, Jr. And Beverly Sellers Fuchs. Also Survived By Numerous Nieces And Nephews. Claylia Loved World History, New Orleans History, Jazz Music, Jazz Funerals And The Jazz Fest. She Loved To Dance, Travel And Was An Avid Gardener. She Traveled To Countries Such As Greece, Germany, Switzerland, Nairobi, Ethiopia, Latvia, Turkey, Spain, Hawaii And Mexico And Also Lived In Iran For Two Years. Claire Was A Kind And Loving Person Who Will Be Truly Missed By All Who Knew And Loved Her. She Resided In Destrehan, La For The Past 27 Years. A Memorial Mass Will Be Said On Friday, September 30, 2005 At 10:30 Am At St. Charles Borromeo Church In Destrehan. Family And Friends Will Gather At The Family's Home Following The Mass. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Is In Charge Of All Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000006 Belcher - Shirley Elizabeth Belcher On Saturday, September 24, 2005 At 1:30 Pm. Mother Of Andrew Thomas Belcher. Grandmother Of Avery Evelyn Belcher. Daughter Of The Late Mark E. Belcher And Shirley Archer Belcher. Sister Of Margaret B. Breaux, Jean B. Reese And Barbara B. Dubret. Age 52 Years. A Native Of New Orleans And A Resident Of Metairie. The Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd. Near Clearview, On Thursday, September 29, 2005 At 2:00pm. Interment Will Temporary In The Garden Of Memories And Later Permanent In Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation On Thursday, September 29, 2005 From 1:00pm Until Funeral Mass. Family Guest Book May Be Signed On Line Under Current Family Services At: Www.Leitzeaganfuneralhome.Com Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000007 Belsom - Leon "Pat" Belsom At Lincoln General Hospital, Ruston, La On Sunday, September 18, 2005 At 9:00 Am. Beloved Husband Of The Late Selma (Nene) Ponthieux Belsom. Loving Father Of Patrick Joseph Belsom, Janice Belsom Corb And Elaine Belsom Craig. Father-In-Law Of Rita Belsom, John Corb And Michael Craig. Devoted Grandfather Of David Belsom, Lisa Belsom, Janene Goebel, Jennifer Zanca, Jonathan Corb, Jessica Corb, Adam Corb, Rebecca Goodwin And Jeffrey Craig. Great Grandfather Of Natasha Corb, Amber Corb, Bronson Belsom Goebel And Heather Goodwin. Son Of The Late Elizabeth O'brien And Leon Charles Belsom. Brother Of The Late Herbert F., Henry P., Gerard P., Elaine R., And Iris E. Belsom. Retires Sargent Nopd From 1946 Til 1978. Member Of Ed Brauner American Legion Post #307, Fraternal Order Of Police Crescent City Lodge #2, Aarp St. Charles-Napoleon Chapter 1965, Municipal Police Officers Assoc. Of Louisiana, Police Mutual Benevolent Association, Verterans Police Office Association And Vfw Metry Post #6640. A Native Of New Orleans And A Resident Of Metairie, La For Several Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass From The Metairie Chapel Of Lamana-Panno-Fallo, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Corner Of Bonnabel Blvd. On Friday, September 23, 2005 At 2:00pm Followed By Interment In The Garden Of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, La. Visitation On Friday, September 23, From 10:00am Until Funeral Time. In Lieu Of Flowers Please Make Memorial Contributions To St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn 38105, Alzheimers Disease Assoc. Of Greater N.O., 1040 Calhoun St., New Orleans, La 70118 Or To The Charity Of Your Choice. Sign On-Line Guest Book At Www.Legacy.Com Times Picayune 09-23-2005 **************************************** 000008 Bender - Elizabeth "Betty" Bender, A Retired X-Ray Technician Died On September 15, 2005 At The Age Of 73. Daughter Of The Late Charles J. Bender, Sr. And Hazel Vanderbrook Bender. Sister Of Patricia B. Fortmayer And The Late Charles J. Bender, Jr. Also Survived By 2 Nieces And 3 Nephews. A Native And Life-Long Resident Of New Orleans. Private Services Were Arranged By Jacob Schoen And Son Funeral Home. Times Picayune 09-25-2005 **************************************** 000009 Benson - Robert Benson Jr. A Former Executive With Benson Automotive World And Consultant For The New Orleans Saints, Died Thursday September 15, 2005 At His Home. A Native Of New Orleans And Longtime Resident Of Metairie, He Last Resided In Ponchatoula. He Earned A Bachelors Degree In Pharmacy From Loyola University Of New Orleans With Honors In 1947, Received Loyola's Most Outstanding Athlete Award At Age 19, And Was A Member Of Loyola's Sports Hall Of Fame. He Retired From Management In Pharmaceutical Sales With Parke Davis After 35 Years. Survivors Include His Wife, Helen Leaumont Benson; Four Sons, Robert William Benson Of Ponchatoula, Mark Benson Of Metairie, Patrick Benson Of New York City, And James Benson Of Kenner; Two Daughters, Paula Benson Of Dallas And Karen Ramsay Of Fairfax, Va; Three Sisters, Miriam B. Whitman, Valierie B. Hogan, And Carol B. Hogan; Brother Joseph Benson; 13 Grandchildren And Two Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Services Were Held On Tuesday September 20. Interment At Hope Mausoleum In New Orleans Will Be Scheduled For A Future Date. In Lieu Of Flowers, Contributions May Be Made To The Catholic Charities Usa, Po Box 25168, Alexandria, Va 22313; National Parkinson Foundation Inc, 1501 Nw 9th Ave, Bob Hope Road, Miami Fl, 33136; Richard N. Murphy Hospice Foundation, 200 S. Monteplier Ave, Albany La 70711; Or The American Cancer Siciety, (800) Acs-2345 Times Picayune 09-24-2005 **************************************** 000010 Beron - Raymond W.Beron, Born On November 21, 1925, Died Of Natural Causes On September 22, 2005. He Is Survived By His Wife, Evelyn Mckee Beron; Sons, Greg And Tim Beron; Daughter; Barbara Julie Beron Tranchina; Son-In-Law, Robert P. Tranchina And His Sister, Gilda Beron Hines. He Is Preceded In Death By His Parents, Raymond W. Beron And Isabella Poole Beron. He Graduated From Southwestern University And Is A U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran Serving His Country During World War Ii. An Employee Of Shell Oil Metairie Plant For 33 Years, He Was A Life Member Of The Boy Scouts Of America And Was A Member Of American Legion Post 218. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services At The Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd. (Corner Westwood Dr.), Marrero, La On Friday, September 30, 2005 At 1:30 Pm. Interment Will Follow At Westlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Will Be On Friday From 11am Until Service Time. Donations In His Memory May Be Made To The Boy Scouts Of America (4200 S. I-10 Service Rd-West, Metairie, La 70001) Or American Legion Post No. 218 (P.O. Box 6303, New Orleans, La 70174). Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000011 Berthelot - Stephen Joseph Berthelot, 82, Of Arabi, La., Died Monday September 19, 2005 In Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, La. Arrangements Will Be Announced At A Later Date. Times Picayune 09-22-2005 **************************************** 000012 Blouin - Marie Woods Blouin, 84, Died Thursday, September 15, 2005 At Baton Rouge General Hospital. Mrs.Blouin Was Born And Raised In New Orleans, La. She Was A Dedicated Member On The Usher Board Of The Laharpe United Methodist Church. Survivors Include Her Husband John A. Blouin, Jr. Four Daughters: Joycelyn Marsh, Cecelia Prevost, Cynthia Jones, And Judy Morris. Four Sons: John Blouin, Iii., Herbert Blouin, Alton Blouin, Harold Blouin. One Sister; Ernestine Woods Blouin, 18 Grandchildren, And 15 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services Will Be Held Monday, September 26, 2005 At 11:00am. Visitation Will Be Held From 8:00am-11:00am, The Greater Greene Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1232 N.32nd Street, Baton Rouge, La., 70811. Winnfeild Funeral Home Times Picayune 09-24-2005 **************************************** 000013 Bonin - Daniel W. Bonin, Sr., 72, Of Metairie, La Died Monday, September 19, 2005, Of Heart Failure At Northshore Regional Medical Center. Beloved Husband Of June G. Bonin (Married 52 Years). Father Of Three Sons; Daniel W. Bonin, Jr., Ronald J. Bonin, Sr., Wayne M. Bonin. Two Daughters; Cynthia B. Blache, Renee B. Hall. Son Of The Late Lawrence J. And Pauline V. Bonin. Brother Of Claire B. Katner, Suzanne B. Wallace And The Late Dr. Curtis G. Bonin. Also Survived By Nine Grandchildren: Nicole Traina, Ronald J.Bonin, Jr., Jennifer Traina, Joseph Traina, Derek Bonin, Andrew Hall, Matthew Bonin, Lavana Bonin, And The Late Spencer D. Bonin. A Native Of St.Martinville, La., And Resident Of Jefferson Parish For 50 Years. A U.S. Army Veteran Serving During The Korean War. He Was A Claims Adjuster In The Insurance Industry And Partner/Co-Owner Of New Orleans Rosenbush Claims Service Inc., For 43 Years. Lifetime Member Of The New Orleans Claims Association And National Association Of Independent Insurance Adjusters. Member Ofthe Jordan River Community Club, Kiln, Ms. He Was Known By His Family As "Grandma's Favorite". Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services At St.Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, La On Tuesday, September 27, 2005 At 10:00 Am. Rev. Antone Lynch, Celebant. Temporary Interment In Pinecrest Cemetary, Covington, La. With Final Interment In Lakelawn Park Mausoleum At A Later Date. All Visitation At The Church On Tuesday After 8:30am Until Funeral Time. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations To The Salvation Army In His Name. Arrangements By Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. Slidell, La Times Picayune 09-25-2005 **************************************** 000014 Bouchon - Lottie Bouchon A Resident Of Metairie, Louisana And A Native Of New Orleans, Passed Away On Friday, September 9, 2005. She Was 84, Born April 9, 1921. She Is Survived By Her Sister, Althea Bouchon Caro, A Daughter Vera Tujague And Several Nieces And Nephews. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Parents Louis Edward Bouchon And Iler Sones Bouchon, And Her Husband Of 44 Years, Kenneth Marshall Short. Visitation For Relatives And Friends Of The Family Was At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie On Thursday, September 15th From 1:00 Pm Until Religious Service At 2:00 Pm. Interment Was In Garden Of Memories, Metairie, Louisiana. Times Picayune 09- 21-2005 **************************************** 000015 Brinkman - On Sunday, September 25, Marie Reibel Brinkman Re-Re Left This Earth, But Not The Hearts Of The Hundreds That She Touched Throughout Her Life. Marie Will Be Deeply Missed By Her Two Children, Nicole And Andrew, And Her Two Beautiful Grandbabies, Colin And Max, As Well As Her Two Sisters, Rusty And Jeanne, And Her Baby Brother John, And Her Best Friend, Arthur. Born In New Orleans, Marie Has Lived In Oak Cliff For Over 25 Years. During Those Years, She Worked As A Corporate Secretary, Controller And Den Mother For Eisenberg, Inc. Memorial Services Will Be Held For Family And Friends At St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 South Jupiter Richardson, Texas 75081 On Thursday, 29th Of September, At 1:00pm. Marie Has Requested That In Lieu Of Flowers, Thoughts Of Remembrance Be Made To The Ronald Mcdonald House Of Dallas Or The Scottish Rite Hospital. May She Rest In Peace. Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000016 Brisbois - Joseph M. Brisbois Died On Saturday, September 17, 2005 At His Home In Destrehan. Beloved Husband Of Joycelyn Sanchez Brisbois For The Past 57 Years. Most Beloved Father Of Jan Louise Brisbois And Keith Joseph Brisbois. Adoring Grandfather Of Christopher And Ian Hackett, Pippa Barrios, Courtney And Eleanor Brisbois. Brother Of Herbert Paul Brisbois. Son Of The Late Joseph M. Brisbois, Sr. And Louise Fastring Brisbois. Also Survived By 7 Great Grandchildren And Several Nieces And Nephews. Mr. Brisbois Was A Parishioner Of St. Charles Borromeo Church. He Was A Past Member Of The Greater New Orleans Homebuilders Association And Was The Builder Of Over 100 Homes In The Greater New Orleans Area. Mr. Brisbois Was A Graduate Of Warren Easton High School And Had Attended Tulane University. He Was A Past Member Of The Krewe Of Carrollton. Age 76 Years. The Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass Fron St. Charles Borromeo Church, 13396 River Road In Destrehan On Thursday Morning, September 22, 2005 At 10:00 Am. Visitation Will Be On Thursday From 9:00 Am Until 10:00am At St. Charles Borromeo Church. Temporary Interment Will Be In Garden Of Memories With Permanent Interment In Greenwood Cemetery At A Later Date. In Lieu Of Flowers, Masses Preferred. Please Sign The Online Guest Book At Www.Legacy.Com Leitz- Eagan Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-21-2005 **************************************** 000017 Brown - Cecile Dickinson Brown, 91, A Longtime Resident Of New Orleans, Residing In Mandeville For The Past Ten Years, Passed Away On Sunday, September 25, 2005, In Grapevine, Texas. She Was The Beloved Wife Of The Late Storm Mcgoughey Brown, Daughter Of The Late Harry E. Dickinson And Blanche Lorio; Mother Of Cecile Brown Diehl, Ethel Brown Ganucheau, Joyce Brown Steimle, Marilyn Brown Villarrubia, Malcolm S. Brown Sr., And Charles P. Brown Sr.; Sister Of Lloyd D. Dickinson, Claire Baiamonte, Marion Oldenburg; Also Survived By 17 Grandchildren, And 12 Great-Grandchildren. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. A Funeral Mass Will Be Celebrated In The Chapel Of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. At 43rd St., Matairie, On Friday, September 30, 2005, At 12:00 Noon. Visitation Will Begin At 10:00 Am. Burial Will Be In Hope Mausoleum, 4841 Canal St., New Orleans. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000018 Burdett - Charles Walter Burdett, Jr., On Tuesday, September 20, 2005 At 1:22 A.M. Beloved Husband Of Helena Venezia Burdett. Father Of Charles W. Burdett, Iii And Wife Pamela Folse Burdett; And Donald M. Burdett. Grandfather Of Crystal Burdett Hirstius And Husband Brian; Charles W. Burdett, Iv And Wife Kelly Henson; Nicole E. Burdett, Bradley F. Burdett And Christian M. Burdett. Son Of The Late Edith Howard Burdett And Charles W. Burdett, Sr. Brother Of Doris Burdett Bannon, Geraldine Burdett Monnier, Linda Burdett Mara, Edith Burdett And The Late Marion Burdett Joseph, Walter Burdett, Carol Burdett Bujol And Jean Ann Burdett Wolf. Brother-In-Law Of Tommy Bannon, William Monnier, Gus Mara, John Joseph, Yvelle Burdett, Lydon Bujol And Ronald Wolf. Age 74 Years. A Native Of New Orleans And A Resident Of Metairie. Mr. Burdett Was A U.S. Navy Veteran - United States Naval Airman - Fighter Squadron 33, A Member Of Teamster Local No. 270 And The American Legion 267. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend A Funeral Mass At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Near Clearview Parkway, On Saturday, October 1, 2005 At 1:00 P.M. Visitation Will Begin At 10:00 A.M. Burial Will Be Private. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations To The Kidney Foundation Preferred. Times Picayune 09-30- 2005 **************************************** 000019 Bush - Marion Bush, On Sunday, September 25, 2005 At 7:45 A.M. Beloved Husband Of Grace D. Bush. Father Of Tommy E. Bush, Debra A. Smith And Elaine A. Bush. Father-In-Law Of Bobbi J. Bush. Grandfather Of Thomas E. Bush, Robert T. Bush John "J.D." Smith, Andrew J. Smith And Anthony J. Bush. Son Of The Late Evander And Thelma Bush. Brother Of Lou Nell Buffington, E B Bush, And The Late Leroy "Frank" Bush, Lester Bush And Lawrence Bush. Also Survived By Numerous Nieces And Nephews. Age 57 Years. A Native Of Mcgee, Ms And A Resident Of Kenner For 20 Years. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Funeral At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Near Clearview Parkway, On Friday, September 30, 2005 At 2:00pm. Visitation Will Begin At 9:00am. Interment In Garden Of Memories. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000020 Carpenter - Graveside Services Will Be Held On Saturday, October 1, 2005 At 1:00 Pm In Magnolia City Cemetery In Magnolia, Arkansas For John Phillip Carpenter, Jr. Who Died Monday, September 26, 2005 At Lincoln General Hospital In Ruston, La. Visiting Hours Will Be Observed From 10:00 Am Until Service Time At A.O. Smith Funeral Home, Stamps, Arkansas. A Memorial Service Will Be Held Monday, October 3, 2005 At 4:00 Pmm In The Delhomme Chapel Of The Flowers, Lafayette, La. Big John Was Born February 4, 1924 In El Dorado, Arkansas. He Resided In New Orleans, La From 1961-1996, Then Later Settled In Breaux Bridge, La. Big John Was A Graduate Of The University Of Arkansas And A Razorback Football Letterman. He Served In The U.S. Navy From 1943-1946. For 37 Years, He Was A Veteran In The Offshore Drilling Industry. He Retired As President Of Fluor Drilling Services. He Served As Region President Of The International Association Of Drilling Contractors In New Orleans, La. He Was Awarded The Silver Beaver From The Southeast Louisiana Council, Boy Scouts Of America. Big John Was A Member Of The Boston Club West In New Orleans, Acadian Hills Country Club And The Petroleum Club In Lafayette. Survivors Include His Sons, Phil Carpenter And Wife Kaylynn Of Lafayette, La And Mark Carpenter Of Gladewater, Tx; Grandson, Chase Carpenter; His Former Wife And Companion, Mary Mcintyre Carpenter Of Ruston, La; Step Sons George Dewey Mcintyre Of Cutoff, La, Daniel P. Mcintyre Of Florida, Barney A. Mcintyre And Wife Jane Of Madisonville, La, And Shaun Lapleau Mcintyre And Wife Melinda Of Ruston, La; And 8 Step Grandchildren. He Was Preceded In Death By His Parents, John Phillip Carpenter, Sr. And Myrtle Wingfield Carpenter. Donations Can Be Made To The Evangeline Area Council, Boy Scouts Of America, P.O. Box 80115, Lafayette, La 70598. A.O. Smith Funeral Home, 805 Thomas Street, Stamps, Arkansas 71860; 870-533-2555 Are Funeral Directors In Charge Of All Arkansas Funeral Arragements. Magnolia City Cemetery, 700 South Washington, Magnolia, Arkansas 71754; 870-234-1375. Delhomme Funeral Home 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, La 337-235-9449 Are Funeral Directors In Charge Of Memorial Service. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000021 Chacon - Hector Raul Chacon Passed Away On Sunday, September 25, 2005 At The Age Of 31. Beloved Son Of Miguel Angel Chacon, Sr. And Martha Coello Chacon. Brother Of Miguel Angel Chacon, Jr. And Karla Chacon Castillo. Uncle Of Kayla Ann Chacon, Jose And Alex Reyes, Diego, Steban And Tony Castillo. A Native Of New Orleans, La And A Resident Of Avondale, La For The Past 24 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend A Funeral Mass In The Chapel Of Mothe Funeral Homes, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, La On Friday, September 30, 2005 At 11:00 Am. Interment Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, La. Parlors Will Be Open Thursday, September 29, 2005 From 6:00 Pm Till 10:00pm. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000022 Chadwick - Katherine Jemison Bacon Chadwick, A Retired Parts Department Manager At Mossy Oldsmobile In New Orleans, Died On Friday, September 16, 2005 From Complications Of Pneumonia At Lifecare Hospitals Of Shreveport- Pierremont. She Was 90. Born In New Orleans And Lived In Jefferson Parish For 48 Years. She Was A Graduate Of Sophie B. Wright High School, A Member Of The Golden Age Club Of Jefferson Parish, And Also Was One Of The First Female Parts Managers In New Orleans. Beloved Wife Of Carroll Chadwick. Mother Of Roger A. Bacon, Sr. Mother-In-Law Of Betty J. Bacon. Step-Mother Of The Late Bobby Chadwick And Karen Chadwick. Daughter Of The Late John Jemison And Katie Joerger Jemison. Sister Of The Late Frederick Lay, Jr. Also Survived By 20 Grandchildren And 18 Great Grandchildren. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Near Clearview Parkway, On Saturday, September 24, 2005 At 2:00 Pm. Visitation Will Begin At 12:00 Pm. Temporary Interment In Garden Of Memories, Final Resting Place Will Be Greenwood Cemetery. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations To The Red Cross Katrina Relief Fun Preferred. Times Picayune 09-24-2005 **************************************** 000023 Chaix - Gerard Keith "Jerry" Chaix On Tuesday, August 30, 2005. Beloved Husband Of Lucille Attenhofer Chaix. Father Of Julie Ann And Michael Joseph Chaix. Son Of Althea Heausler Chaix And The Late Ronald Joseph Chaix. Brother Of Gregory J. Chaix, Lana C. Rigney And Connie C. Kallivretakis. Aged 51 Years, A Native Of New Orleans And A Resident Of River Ridge For The Past 26 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend A Memorial Mass At The Kenner Funeral Home Of L.A. Muhleisen And Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. On Saturday, October 1, 2005 At 10:00 A.M. Visitation From 9:00 A.M. Until 10:00 A.M. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations To The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, 55 W. 125th Street, New York, Ny 10027, Preferred. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000024 Charvet - Cynthia Ann Charvet Died On Wednesday, September 14, 2005 At 12:00 Noon. Beloved Daughter Of Rita Buck Rickoll And The Late Raymond Rickoll. Sister Of Carolyn, Raymond, Robert And George. Loving Sister-In-Law To Ray, Brenda, Terri, Sharon And Lauri. Special Aunt To Stephanie And Rachael And All 6 Nieces And 7 Nephews. Ms. Charvet Was Employed At Prudential Gardner With Her Many Friends. Age 53 Years. A Native And Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans, La. The Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass From Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Near Clearview Pkwy., In Metairie, La On Thursday Afternoon, September 22, 2005 At 2:00pm. Temporary Interment Will Be In Garden Of Memories With Permanent Interment In Greenwood Mausoleum At A Later Date. In Lieu Of Flowers, Memorial Contributions May Be Sent To The American Cancer Society. Please Sign The Online Guest Book At Www.Legacy.Com Times Picayune 09-21-2005 **************************************** 000025 Chelette - Blake Aron Chelette, At Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital, September 26, 2005 At 11:15pm. He Was Born September 28, 1977 In Marrero, La And Resided In Baton Rouge The Past 11 Years. Beloved Husband Of Sabrina Creppel Chelette, Adoring Father Of Blake, Jr., And Alyssa Blake Chelette; Son Of Celeste Apostalo Chelette Of Laplace And Gary Chelette Of New Roads. Surviving Grandparents Clem Chelette Of Baton Rouge And Paul And Sara Apostalo Of Port O'conner, Tx. Brother Of Murphy Gauthreaux And Jarod Chelette. Preceded In Death By His Grandparents Joe Chelette And Lucy Laborde. Surviving Are A Host Of Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, Aunts And Uncles. He Loved And Lived Life To The Fullest. He Was An Avid Football Fan Of The Saints And The Lsu Tigers. He Was Very Outgoing And Never Met A Stranger; He Will Be Sadly Missed By Many. Rest In Peace Our Handsome, Devoted And Loving Husband, Daddy, Son, Brother And Grandson. Friends, Family And Employees Of Architectural Glass And Metal And Dr. Nelson Daly Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services At Green Oaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Friday, September 30 At 9:00am With A Prayer Service Following At 12:00am. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000026 Clemmer - Ellen Mary Buchan Clemmer Passed Away On Thursday, September 22, 2005 At 7:00 A.M. Age 61 Years. Beloved Wife Of The Late Erik Patrick Clemmer Sr. Loving Mother Of Erik P. Clemmer Jr., Christopher S. Clemmer And Trina M. Clemmer Turnbull. Mother-In-Law Of Donna M. Clemmer And Glenn P. Turnbull Sr. Grandmother Of Glenn P. Turnbull Jr. And Denise M. Turnbull. Sister-In-Law Of Trina Parker Of Covington. Daughter-In-Law Of John Clemmer Of New Orleans. She Is Also Survived By One Niece, Two Nephews And Many Close Friends And Extended Family. She Will Be Missed By All That Knew And Loved Her. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass At Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Church, 6851 River Rd., Waggaman On Saturday, October 1, 2005 At 1:00 P.M. Visitation Will Be At The Church From 10:00 A.M. Until Time Of Mass. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000027 Congemi - Mary Arnone Congemi At Baptist Memorial Hospital Of Memphis, Tn On Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Wife Of The Late Sam Congemi. Mother Of Josephine Schneider, Rose Mary Tobey, Nick A. Congemi, Sr., Catherine Davis, Cynthia Congemi, And Louis J. Congemi, Sr. Daughter Of The Late Anthony Arnone And Josephine Salande. Sister Of Frank Arnone, Michael Angelo Arnone, Maggie Mcmichael And Rose Ditta And The Late Joe, Felix, Alphonse And Grace Arnone. Grandmother Of Kelly Tobey, Angela C. Glaser, Nick A. Congemi, Jr., Shane And Damon Davis, Jeanne Broussard, And Deborah And Louis J. Congemi, Jr. Great- Grandmother Of Nicole Lynn And Michael Glaser, Isabella Congemi, Corinn, Kaitlin And Eve Davis, And Gavin And Allie Broussard. Age 93 Years, A Native Of Amite, La And A Resident Of Kenner For The Past 70 Years.A Funeral Mass Was Celebrated In The Chapel Of L. A. Muhleisen And Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., On Tuesday, September 27, 2005 At 11:00 A.M. Interment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery.The Children Of Mrs. Congemi Are Very Proud Of Their Mother. While Her Entire Life's Story Cannot Be Told Here, The Children Wanted Everyone To Know A Little About Her.She Was The Daughter Of Italian Immigrant Farmers And Spent Her Pre-Marital Years Working In The Fields With Her Eight Siblings Near Independence, La. In 1938, She Married Sam Congemi, A Poor Shoemaker From Kenner. She Was Married To Sam For 57 Years. Together They Struggled To Raise Six Children, Living In A House With One Bedroom And No Indoor Plumbing. Meals Were Cooked On A Kerosene Stove Which Was Also Used To Heat Water For Baths Taken In A Washtub.She Was A Proud Woman And Kept Her Home Spotless. She Believed It Was Bad Luck To Put Your Shoes On The Bed. And Playing Cards During Thunderstorms Was Prohibited.For Her Children, She Worked Hard Getting Up At Five A.M., Catching The Bus To Work, Sometimes In The Cold And Rain, Then Standing For Eight Hours As A Box-Catcher In A Harahan Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000028 Craig - Aubert Raymond Craig, Jr., On September 15, 2005. Husband Of Sharon Craig. Father Of Trennesa (Dwayne) Butler, Sherell Clayton, Alethea Craig And Tasha (Lester) Dyer. Step-Father Of Shandell Simmons And Jermaine Poree. Son Of The Late Aubert Raymond Craig, Sr. And Rosa Catherine Butler. Brother Of Eugene Craig, Keith Sanders, Hollis Paten, Sharon Craig, Bernadette Ross, Kerry Ann Vinning, Ruth Hughes, Lisa Craig And The Late Bernard Ross, Sr.. Also Survived By 9 Grandchildren And A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Greater Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Employees Of Avondale Shipyards Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services On Saturday October 1, 2005 At 11:00am At Greater Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 6941 Sayers St Marrero, La. Visitation Will Begin At 10:00am. Interment In Providence Park Cemetery Metairie, La. Murray Henderson Funeral Home In Charge. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000029 Davis - Rosa Solito Davis, On Thursday, September 15, 2005. Age 75. Born In New Orleans And Lived In Metairie For 40 Years. Survivors Include Four Sons, Glen, Harold, Donald, And Ronald Davis; And One Grandchild. A Mass Will Be Held At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, On Friday, September 23, 2005 At 10:00am. Visitation Will Begin At 8:00am. Temporary Interment In Garden Of Memories, Final Resting Place Will Be In Lake Lawn Mausoleum. Times Picayune 09-24-2005 **************************************** 000030 Dees - Charles Dixon Dees, Jr., Went To Be With The Lord On Saturday, September 10, 2005 At 4:45 Am. Beloved Husband Of Helen Mackenzie Dees For 56 Years. Father Of Charles (Chuck) D. Dees, Iii And Lottie Dees Lipsey. Father- In-Law Of Anna Dees And Michael Lipsey. Loving Grandfather Of Chuck Dees, Jayson Lipsey And Wife Catie, Jess Lipsey, Kelly Dees And Jordy Lipsey. Son Of The Late Charles Dixon Dees, Sr. And Mamie Lockhart Dees. Brother Of The Late Lockhart Dees. Mr. Dees Retired From South Central Bell After 36 Years Of Employment. He Was A Past Grand Master Of Grand Lodge Of Louisiana F&Am Louisiana Lodge No. 102. Mr. Dees Was A Graduate Of Tulane University, Was A U.S. Navy Veteran Of Wwii, Was A Member And Former Deacon At Memorial Baptist Church And He Was A Member Of The Gideons. Age 77 Years. A Native Of New Orleans, La And A Resident Of Metairie, La For Over 50 Years. Funeral Services Were Held From Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Near Clearview Pkwy., In Metairie On Tuesday Morning, September 13, 2005 At 11:00am. Pastor Larry Langley Of Lafayette, La Officiated. Interment Was In Garden Of Memories. Visitation Was On Tuesday From 10:00 Am Until 11:00 Am. In Lieu Of Flowers, Memorial Contributions May Be Sent To The American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association Or To The Muscular Dystrophy Association. Please Sign The Online Guest Book At Www.Legacy.Com Times Picayune 09-21-2005 **************************************** 000031 Deffner - Ellen Puderer Deffner, On Thursday Sept 1, 2005 In Ponchatoula. Daughter Of The Late Edward Puderer & Ellen Mccloskey Puderer. Wife Of The Late Clarence E. Deffner, Sr.. Mother Of Clarence E. Deffner, Jr., Peggy Deffner, Robert Deffner, David Deffner, And Charles Deffner. Mother-In- Law Of Pamela Deffner, Jennifer Deffner, Vicki Deffner, And Wendye Deffner. Grandmother Of 8, Great Grandmother Of 6. Sister Of Anton Puderer, Joseph Puderer, Rita Parks, Mary Adams, Agnes Lewis, The Late Edward Puderer, The Late Bernard Puderer, The Late Joseph Puderer, And The Late Annie Dell Adams. Mrs. Deffner Was A Member Of The Ladies Auxiliary To Vfw Post 6640, And The Metairie Senior Center. She Was Also A Board Member For The Metairie Community Committee On Aging Jefferson Council On Aging. Mrs. Deffner Was 81 Years Young. Mrs. Deffner Was A Member Of The St. Catherine Of Siena Parish For Over 50 Years. She Served As A Room Mother, And Worked The Concession Stands When Her Children Attended The School. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Friday, September 22, 2005 At 10:00 A.M - 12:00 At The Tharp Sontheimer Tharp 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie. Services Will Follow In The Chapel. Interment In Garden Of Memories In Metairie. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations Will Be Accepted For The Cancer Aid And Research Project Sponsored By The Ladies Auxiliary To Vfw Post 6640 Mail C/O Emma Savoie 734 Homestead Avenue Metairie, La 70005 Times Picayune 09-24- 2005 **************************************** 000032 Douse - Rhea J. (Honey) Douse Died On Sunday, September 4, 2005 At Brookwood Medical Center In Birmingham, Al. She Was Age 83. Beloved Daughter Of The Late Sidney Justin Sr., And The Late Olivia Justin. Wife Of The Late George P. Dousesr. Mother Of Rhea Bartholomew (Dave), Denise Salvant (Glenn Sr.), Elliot Douse (Joan), Frank Douse (Marcia),Veleria Douse, Norman Douse, And George Douse Jr, And The Late John, Vernell, And Marion Douse. Sister Of Sidney And Clifton Justin, And The Late Manuel, Joe, And Antione Justin. Also Survived By 26 Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, And Other Relatives And Friends. A Native And Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans, La. Mrs. Douse Was Retired From Rhea's Grocery, 1977, She Was Also A Dedicated Member Of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. Service Were Held On Thursday, September 15th, 2005 At 1:00 Pm At Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, La. Celebrant Rev. Michael Jacques, Interment Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, La. Gertrude Gedded Willis Funeral Home In Charge. 504-522-2525 Or 985-872-6934 Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000033 Dufrechou - John Louis Dufrechou, A Retired Construction Representative With The U.S. Army Corp Of Engineers, Died On Thursday, September 8, 2005 Of A Heart Attack At His Home. He Was 59. Mr. Dufrechou Was Born And Raised In New Orleans But Had Made His Home In Madisonville For The Last 18 Years. He Was A Graduate Of Rugby Academy In New Orleans. He Served In The U.S. Army National Guard For 6 Years. He Was Retired Four Years From The Corp Of Engineers Where He Gave 35 Years Of Dedicated Service. Mr. Dufrechou Was The Beloved Son Of Delia P. Dufrechou And The Late Elmer M. Dufrechou. Survivors Include A Loving Wife Edie H. Dufrechou, His Daughter Michelle Dufrechou Weber And Husband John, His Son Paul John Dufrechou And Wife Jennifer, His Five Grandchildren Dylan, Drew And Emma Dufrechou; Katie And Josh Weber, His Two Brothers Michael And Don Dufrechou And One Sister Suzanne Mccarthy And A Host Of Brothers And Sisters-In-Law, Nieces And Nephews. A Funeral Service Was Held At 12:00 Pm On Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005 In The Chapel Of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, La. Interment In Pinecrest Memorial Gardens In Covington, La. In Lieu Of Flowers, We Ask To Please Make Donations To The American Heart Association. Offer Condolences Online At Www.Ejfieldingfuneralhome.Com Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000034 Esteves - Earl Sebastian Esteves Ii Died Of Lung Cancer On Sunday, September 18, 2005 In Baton Rouge, La. Born In New Orleans, La On 8/19/1956, And A Lifelong Resident Of Chalmette, La. Beloved Father Of Meridith E. Mangiaracina And Earl S. Esteves Iii. Beloved Son Of Earl S. Esteves Sr. And Loyce Lewis Esteves. Brother Of Brenda C. Harms, Debra E. Guthans, And Cheryl E Romeo. Father-In-Law Of Jason A Mangiaracina, Brother-In-Law Of Geoff Harms, Anthony Guthans And Jack Romeo. Ex-Husband Of Jerrilee Odinet. Also Survived By Many Nieces And Nephews. A Graduate Of Chalmette High School And A Member Of The Pipefitters And Steamfitters Local #60. Family And Friends Are Invited To Attend A Memorial Service For 11am On Saturday September 24, 2005 At St. John's United Methodist Church, 9375 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, La. In Lieu Of Flowers Please Make Donations To Hospice Of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siengen Lane, Suite A Baton Rouge, La 70810-1951. Times Picayune 09-24-2005 **************************************** 000035 Faber - Passed Away At His Residence In The Presence Of His Family On Wednesday, September 28, 2005. Age 88, A Native Of Metairie And A Resident Of Kenner For The Past 28 Years. Mr. Faber Was The Owner Of Malcolm Faber Trophies And Served In The U.S. Coast Guard. Beloved Husband Of Linda Bass Faber. Father Of Malcolm J. Jr., Marvin J., Melvin J. And Michael J. Faber. Son Of The Late Exilda Helwick And Clarence Faber. Brother Of The Late Edith Cashen. Grandfather Of Jason, Jessica, Amanda, Ryan, Ashley, Austin, Melvin Jr., Michaela, Matthew, Megan, David And Howard Faber. Great-Grandfather Of Hayden Faber. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also All Employees Of Malcolm Faber Trophies Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services From The Kenner Funeral Home Of L.A. Muhleisen And Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. On Monday, October 3, 2005 At 11:00am Interment Garden Of Memories Cemetery. Friends May Visit From 2:00pm Until 5:00pm On Sunday And After 9:00am On Monday. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000036 Falgoust - Leona Landry Falgoust, Wife Of The Late Kurt J. Falgoust On Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Born In Convent On February 14, 1908 And A Resident Of New Orleans For The Past 84 Years. Daughter Of The Late Joseph N. Landry And Armantine Bourgeois. Sister Of Cecile L. Fontenot, Louise L. Difulco, Marie L. Bernard And The Late Edvige Landry, Andrew J. Landry, Lucille L. Margot, Rene J. Landry And Anna L. Graci. Mother Of Earl J. Falgoust, Earline F. Bergeron, Rosemary F. Marshall, Janet F. Vicknair And The Late Gerald Falgoust. Grandmother Of Cindi F. Mullet, Lynette F. Judge, Gary J. Vicknair, Ii, Steven M. Vicknair, Patti Falgoust, Michelle V. Gaillot, Michael G. Marshall, Janelle V. Prechter, Melissa A. Marshall, Keith J. Bergeron And The Late Kevin J. Bergeron. Also Survived By Nine Great- Grandchildren. Funeral Services Were Held At Schoen Funeral Home Chapel Of Covington, 1414 S. Tyler St., Covington, La On Tuesday, September 27, 2005. Temporary Burial Was In Pinecrest Cemetery In Covington And The Final Resting Place Will Be In St. Patricks Cemetery #3 In New Orleans. Times Picayune 09- 28-2005 **************************************** 000037 Fast - Stanley Francis Fast, 76, Sunday, September 18, 2005. Beloved Husband Of Doris Hotard-Fast; Father Of Stanley Jacob Fast And Lorraine Fast- Vieira. Four Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, 2 Nieces, And 1 Nephew. Mr.Fast Died Of Heart Failure In A Hospital In Bossier City, Louisiana. Surviving Sister, Doris Fast-Niette. Retired From Boh Brothers Construction Company In 1982. A Memorial Mass Will Be Said At Christ The King Catholic Church In Terrytown On Sunday September 24th At 11:00 Am Times Picayune 09-23- 2005 **************************************** 000038 Ferrand - Chad Ferrand Died Monday September 26, 2005 At The Age Of 25 Years Old At Baton Rouge General Mid City. Survivors Include His Mother Melaine Palmer And Significant Other Bob Guillot, Father Rodney Ferrand. Paternal Grandmother Maudry Ferrand. Maternal Grandfather Edwin M. Palmer, Jr. Two Sisters, Lauren Marie Ferrand And Ashley Elizabeth Ferrand. His Dog And Companion Hayden. Also Survived By Aunts And Uncles; Mickey And Diana Palmer, Mark And Leslie Palmer, Matt And Susie Palmer And Maureen And Greg Favret. Also Survived By Cousins, Amy, Leigh, Matt, Andrew And Justin Palmer, Michael, Palmer, June, Mary, Maureen And Katie Richard. John, Gregory, Thomas, David Favret. Brad And Kelly Ferrand, Jonah, Jake And Jennica Berman. Glenn And Susie Ferrand, Brian And Priscila Ferrand, Janell And Jessie Berman. Preceded In Death By Maternal Grandmother; June W. Palmer And Paternal Grandfather: Elmer L. Ferrand. A Resident Of New Orleans And A Native Of Metairie And A Graduate Of Lsu And The Meatairie Park Country Day High School; Member Of The Harahan Police Reserve; Was A Candidate For City Council; Former Member Of Colonial Golf Country Club; He Worked For Charles Foti With The New Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000039 Garcia - Thelma Pertuit Garcia At East Jefferson Hospital On Thursday September 22, 2005 At 6:15pm. Beloved Wife Of Lionel Joseph Garcia. Loving Mother Of Susan Garcia Schwander. Mother-In-Law Of Jacob Schwander. Grandmother Of Melissa Schwander Doyle And Her Husband Jason Doyle. Great Grandmother Of Jacob Doyle. Sister Of Clement Pertuit. Daughter Of The Late Rose And Oscar Pertuit. Aunt Of Karen Pertuit Anderson And Richard Pertuit. Lifelong Friend Of Irma Donnelly. Mrs. Garcia Was A Book Keeper For Greenwood Insurance Agency And Norris Tire And Supply. Aged 89 Years. A Native Of New Orleans And A Resident Of Colonial Oaks Living Center For The Past Few Years. Relative And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie On Saturday October 1, 2005 At 3:00pm. Visitation From 1:00pm Until 3:00pm. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations To Alzheimers Association, 1035 Calhoun St, New Orleans, 70118. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000040 Glenn - John Edward Glenn, 83, At St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, Tx On Thursday, September 15, 2005 At 8:23 Pm. Beloved Husband Of Dorothy Martinez Glenn. Father Of Robert M. Glenn And Donna Glenn Judice. Grandfather Of Ryan Finney, Matthew Finney, Robert M. Glenn Ii And Jonathan Glenn. Son Of The Late Mary Strickmiller Glenn And John J. Glenn. Preceded In Death By 8 Brothers And Sisters. A Native Of New Orleans, La And Resident Of Metairie, La For The Past 38 Years. Relatives And Friends Were Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass At St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd. On Monday, September 26, 2005 At 12:30 Pm. Followed By Interment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, La. Visitation At The Metairie Home Of Lamana- Panno-Fallo, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Corner Of Bonnabel Blvd. On Monday, September 26, 2005 From 10:00 Am Until Noon. Sign On-Line Guest Book At Www.Legacy.Com Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000041 Glockner - Elrita Gomez Glockner On Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Beloved Wife Of Wilfred John Glockner. Mother Of Ronald Wilfred Glockner Of Leonardtown, Md; David Philip Glockner Of Allentown, Pa; And Deborah Glockner Ferrari Of Covington, La. Sister Of Evangeline Gomez Of Lafayette And The Late Juanita Gomez Boudreaux Of New Orleans. Also Survived By Six Grandchildren And Three Great-Grandchildren. Age 90, A Native Of New Orleans And A Resident Of Covington For The Past 60 Years. A Beautiful Mother, Homemaker, Bookkeeper, Co-Founder Of The Sew And Sews, And Active Member Of St. Peter's Grammar School, St. Paul's High School And St. Scholastica's Academy Parent-Teacher Associations, She Was A Devout Catholic And Member Of The Congregation Of Our Lady Of The Lake Church. Services Were Held On September 22, 2005 At St. Anselm Church In Madisonville, La. Interment In Garden Of The Pines Mausoleum. Donations Can Be Made To Caritas Of Birmingham, Al. Offer Condolences Online At Www.Ejfieldingfuneralhome.Com Times Picayune 09-25-2005 **************************************** 000042 Gravois - Julie Mae Daigle Gravois, A Homemaker, Died Friday, September 16, 2005. She Was 66. Mrs. Gravois Was Born In New Orleans And Was A Resident Of Metairie, Louisiana. She Was A Graduate Of Sacred Heart Of Jesus High School And An Alumni Board Member. She Was A 33 Year Local Volunteer With The Southeast Louisiana Girl Scout Council. She Was A 25 Year Member Of The Crescent City International Dancers And An 18 Year Member With The Local Israeli Dancers. Mrs. Gravois Was The Beloved Wife Of Edward John Gravois, Sr. The Loving Mother Of Three Daughters, Collette G. Leto, Melanie G. Saxton, And Lydia G. Appling; And Two Sons, Edward J. Gravois, Jr. And Daniel P. Gravois. She Is Survived By Three Sisters, Marie Clare D. Liuzza, Jeanne D. Deville, And Sister Juliette Marie Daigle, Ssnd, And One Brother, Nelson J. Daigle, Jr. Mrs Gravois Is The Loving Grandmother Of Eleven Grandchildren. Visitation Will Be Held At Leitz Eagan Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 21, 32005 From 10:00 Am Until 12:00 Pm At Which Time The Funeral Mass Will Be Conducted At The Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Will Follow In Jefferson Memorial Gardens. The Family Is Requesting Donations Of Masses Or Donations To School Sisters Of Notre Dame Retirement Home In Chatawa, Mississippi. Box 38 Old Highway 51 South. Chatawa Mississippi, 39632. Times Picayune 09-21-2005 **************************************** 000043 Greene - Vivian Badon Greene. Graveside Services Will Be Held Thursday, September 15 At 1:00 Pm At The Lafayette Memorial Park For Vivian Badon Greene. Vivian Was A Resident Of New Orleans, Formerly Of Thibodeaux, La. Survivors Include Her Husband, Hal M. Greene; One Daughter, Linda Dyess Of Baton Rouge, La; One Son, Mark Puckett And Wife Teri Of Colorado Springs, Co; Four Grandchildren; Two Great-Grandchildren; Two Sisters, Monia Joyner Of Monroe, La And Jessica Balavich Of New Orleans, La And Two Brothers, Maurice Badon Of Hammond, La And Houston Badon And Wife Joan Of Lafayette, La. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Parents; Maurice Badon And Mary Lavergne Badon; One Sister, Cora Ward And One Brother, Calvin Badon. In Lieu Of Flowers Donations To Hospice Of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Lafayette, La 70503 Or A Charity Of Your Choice. Personal Condolences May Be Sent To The Greene Family At Www.Delhommefuneralhome.Com Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Is In Charge Of All Funeral Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000044 Gros - Mae Sager Gros, 99, Of Metairie, La., Died Sunday September 18, 2005 In Regency House, Alexandria, La. Arrangements Will Be Announced At A Later Date. John Kramer & Son, Alexandria Times Picayune 09-22-2005 **************************************** 000045 Grueninger - Wilbur "Bill" Grueninger, A Resident Of Chalmette, La, Passed Away On Monday September 26, 2005 At 9:45 Am At The Medical Center Of The Southwest In Lafayette After A Brief Illness. Beloved Husband Of Mrs Helen Lafrantz Grueninger Of Chalmette. Survived By His Son Waynne William Grueninger And His Wife Julie And His Grandchildren Troy William Grueninger And Erika Nicole Grueninger Of Chalmette, La. Also Survived By His Brother Paul Grueninger Of Sanford, Fl. He Is Also Survived By Many Nieces, Nephews And Cousins. Mr. Grueninger Was A Veteran Of The Navy In World War Ii. He Was An Air Traffic Controller And A Retired U.S. Customs Agent With The U.S. Federal Government. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Service At 3 Pm On Saturday October 1, 2005 At St. Bernard Memorial Gardens In Chalmette La. Mr. Grueninger Will Be Available For Viewing From 11am Until The Time Of Service. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000046 Grush - Ruth Riviere Grush, Wife Of John L. Grush, Sr. Also Survived By Four Sons And Their Wives, John Lee Grush, Jr. (Gail Sones Grush) Of River Ridge, R. Brink Grush (Charlene Johnson Grush) Of Mandeville, David Allen Grush (Linda Reiss Grush) Of River Ridge And Gene R. Grush (Joyce Seriale- Grush) Of Friendswood, Tx; Eight Grandchildren, Jill Grush Stradley, Julie, Eric, Ryan, Alex, Loren, Christina And Johnny Grush. Daughter Of The Late Clair Lasseigne And Roland L. Riviere, Sr. Mrs. Grush Was A Native Of Thibodaux And Lived In Hammond Where She Graduated From Hammond High School And Southeastern Louisiana University. She Has Resided In River Ridge Since 1957. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend A Funeral Mass On Thursday, September 29, 2005, 1:00pm At The Kenner Funeral Home Of L.A. Muhleisen & Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. Interment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery. Friends May Visit From 11:00 Am Until Time Of Service. Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000047 Hertz - Alice Beverly Hertz At West Jefferson Medical Center On Thursday, September 15, 2005 At 9:15 Pm. Age 73. A Local Grower Of Orchids And A Member Of The Jefferson And Orleans Orchid Societies. Wife Of Carroll Francis Hertz. Mother Of Jock Hertz And Wife Laurie, Joseph Hertz, Cheryl Pregeant And Husband Larry, Elda Trombatore And Husband Joseph, Danja Mcguire And Husband Jeffrey And Keith Porche. Daughter Of The Late Ledee Landry And Edward Chequette. Sister Of Walter Chequette, Vera Foresyte, Helen Brinkle And The Late Doris Cheramie. Grandmother Of 12 And A Great Grandmother Of 11. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass From Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, On Saturday, October 1, 2005, At 2:00 Pm. Interment Will Be Private. Visitation At The Funeral Home On Saturday, October 1, 2005 From 11:00 Am Until Service Time. Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements. Info 504-341-9421 Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000048 Heyman - Sylvan Heyman, Age 86, Died On Tuesday, September 27, 2005. He Was A New Orleans Native And Lived In Jefferson Parish For Most Of His Life. He Was An Army Veteran Of World War Ii. He Was Married To The Late Noemie Cook Heyman For 58 Years. Survivors Include A Son, Cleve Heyman And Two Daughters, Sharon Bernard And Linda Morris. He Is Also Survived By Four Grandchildren: Leslie Bernard Becker, Brett Bernard, Chris Morris And Craig Morris, Five Great-Grandchildren: Kyle, Kody, Natalie, Abigail And Blaine And Two Step Great-Grandchildren: Josh And Evan. A Private Service Will Be Held At Leitz- Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd, In Metairie On Friday, September 30, 2005. Interment Will Be In Greenwood Cemetery. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000049 Hingle - Gary Lee Hingle Passed Away Monday August 29, 2005, A Victim Of Hurricane Katrina At The Age Of 51. Beloved Fiance Of Ana C. Fradera, Son Of Irvin J Hingle And The Late Doris Triay Hingle, Brother Of David M Hingle And The Late Ronald J Hingle. Loving Father To Eric Joseph Hingle (Wife Amy)And Lisa Marie Hingle, Devoted Grandfather Of Angelle Elizabeth Hingle And Madison Alexis Hingle And Loved By Many Others. Born In New Orleans, La, Graduate Of Holy Cross High School And A Resident Of Slidell, La For 15 Years. He Was The Co-Owner Of D & G Body Shop In New Orleans, La For Over 25 Years And A Lieutenant Of The Krewe Of Endymion For Over 20 Years. Visitation Will Be Friday From 10 Am-12:00 Pm At Schoen Funeral Home In Covington. A Funeral Mass Will Begin At 12 From The Funeral Home. Interment Will Be At Pincrest Memorial Park. Arrangements By Schoen Funeral Home, Covington, La. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000050 Hodges - Rosalie Girgenti Hodges Age 87 Died Monday September 26, 2005 At Pine Hill Nursing Home, Quitman, La. Know As "Bam", Beloved Wife Of The Late John Aloysius Hodges, Mother Of Rosalie Ann Swanson Of Covington, La; John A. Hodges Jr. Of New Orleans, La; James Michael Hodges Of Atlanta Ga; And The Late Mary Clare Hodges. Survived By 6 Grandchildren And 13 Great- Grandchildren. Daughter Of The Late Anna Catalanotto And Giovanni Girgenti. Sister Of Antoinette Jones Of Tampa, Fl, And The Late Joseph Girgenti, Sarah Dibuono, Mary Hodges, John Anthony Girgenti, Jimmy Girgenti, And Michael "Mickey" Girgenti. Rosalie Hodges Was Born In Amite, La, Was A Resident Of New Orleans, La, For 63 Years And A Resident Of Colonial Oaks Nursing Home, Metarie, For The Past 6 Years. She Was A Parishioner Of St. Dominic Catholic Church For 50 Years, And A Member Of The Bereavement Committee, Ladies Altar Society And Legion Of Mary. A Funeral Mass Will Be Held At St. Helena Catholic Church 122 South 1st. St. Amite, La At 11am Monday October 3, 2005. Visitation At 10am At St. Helena. In Lieu Of Flowers Donations May Be Made To The Southern Dominican Province 1421 North Causeway Blvd. Suite 200, Metarie, La, 70001. Phone (504)837-2129. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000051 Hohenstein - Julius Winfred (Jay) Hohenstein Of Atlanta, Georgia Passed Away September 27th. He Was 83 Years Of Age. Surviving Is His Wife Of 55 Years Joan Heaney-Hohenstein And His Four Children; Karen Hohenstein Of Irvine, Ca, Eric Hohenstein Of Los Angeles, Ca, Margaret Hollis Of Flowery Branch, Ga And John Hohenstein Of Atlanta, Georgia. Jay And Joan Graduated From Tulane University In 1949 And Were Married A Year Later. J.W. Was A Member Of Sigma Chi Fraternity And A Veteran Of Wwii. The Funeral Will Be In Atlanta, Georgia September 30th At 1:00pm H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill, 404-261-3510 Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000052 Hughes - Beverly June Hughes On Tuesday, September 13, 2005 In Houma, La. Age 84 Years. Sister Of The Late Shirley Hughes Smith. Daughter Of The Late Josephine Schulz Hughes. Survived By Brother-In-Law Clyde W.Smith. Also Survived By Nieces And Nephews: Susan Smith Francis, Claudia Smith Gifford, Jennifer Smith Bollinger And Skip Smith And Grand Nieces And Nephews: Matthew And Lauren Francis, Roth Walsh, Casey Gifford, Jennifer And Katherine Bollinger, Chris And Matt Smith. Miss Hughes Was A Former Employee Of Port Distributing Company And A Lifetime Member Of First English Lutheran Church. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services At E.J.Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Ave, Covington, La 70433 On Thursday, September 29, 2005 At 3:00pm. Visitation Will Begin At 2:00pm Until Time Of Service. Interment Will Follow In Pine Crest Cemetery. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000053 Hughes - Olivia "Ollie" Hughes, A New Orleans Native And A Resident Of Harahan For 48 Years, Died On Monday, September 12, 2005 At Lexington House In Alexandria, La. She Was 80. Mrs. Hughes Was Very Involved Parishioner At St. Rita's Church In Harahan Where She Was A Eucharistic Minister, A Member Of The Mary Group, The 3rd Order Of Carmelites And The St. Rita's School Mother's Club. She Was Also Involved With The Girl Scouts And Brownies. Mrs. Hughes Was A Resident At The St. Joseph Nursing Home In Harahan. She Was The Beloved Wife Of The Late James A. Hughes. Mother Of Mary Beth Sadowski, James, Gary, Thomas And Stephen Hughes. Step-Mother Of The Late Avery Hughes. Also Survived By 9 Grand Children And 3 Great Grandchildren. A Funeral Mass Will Be Celebrated At St. Rita's Church, 7100 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, On Saturday, September 24, 2005 At 11:00 Am. Visitation Will Begin At 9:00 Am At The Church. There Will Be No Burial Services. In Lieu Of Flowers, Masses Preferred. Times Picayune 09-24-2005 **************************************** 000054 Jeff - Shirley Jeff Died On Tuesday September 20, 2005 At Duke Raleigh Medical Center, Durham-Raleigh, North Carolina At Age 100 Yrs Old. Beloved Daughter Of The Late Littand And Louis Beloney. Wife Of The Late Lemond Jeff. Mother Of Lee Jr., Herbert, And Freddie Jeff, Ruth Hubbard Celestin, Delores Jeff, Lillian Bates, Juanita Pounds, And Shirley Mae Williams And The Late Catherine Clark, And Mildred Perkins. Sister Of The Late Clifford, Louis, Frank, Stanley, And Washington Baloney, Olivia Ruffin, Rosie Mack, Louise Harris, Bertha Baloney, And Darcus Taylor. Grandmother Of The Late Keith Jeff. Also Survived By 20 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren, 110 Great Greatgrandchildren And Host Of Nieces, Nephews, And Other Relatives And Friends. A Native Of Houma, La And Resident Of New Orleans, La For Many Years. Mrs. Jeff Was Mother Of The Church. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastor, Officers, And Members Of St. Luke Baptist Church In Houma, La., Amazon Baptist Church In New Orleans, La., Members Of The Usher Board, The Deconess Board, And The Eastern Star Are Invited To Attend The Visitation On Thursday, September 29, 2005 At St. Luke Baptist Church Houma, La From 10:00 Am Until 11:00 Am. Followed By A Funeral Service At 11:00 Am. Rev. Cyreal Chapman Officating. Interment St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery In Houma, La. No Wake. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc In Charge Phone #504-522-2525 Or 985- 872-6934 Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000055 Jusselin - Floris Locour Jusselin Died On Sunday, September 25, 2005 At 7:20pm. Beloved Wife Of The Late Gilroy Paul Jusselin. Mother Of Gail Boudreaux, Steven Jusselin And The Late Sylvia Fitzmorris. Mother-In-Law Of Carl Boudreaux And Carleen Ryan. Grandmother Of Wynne Cloy, Leeann Martin, Floann Fitzmorris, Paul Fitzmorris And Candy Martino. Great Grandmother Of Payton Welch, Micah Martino, Marcella Martino, Devin Fitzmorris And Brandon Fitzmorris. Sister Of Donnie Locour And The Late Narcille Mayeaux And Eugene Locour. Daughter Of The Late Winnie Locour And Neva Locour. Also Survived By Numerous Nieces And Nephews. Aged 78 Years. A Native Of Plaucheville, La, A Former Resident Of Metairie, La And A Resident Of Covington, La For The Past 4 Years. The Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass From Leitz Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Near Clearview Pkwy., In Metairie On Saturday Morning October 1, 2005 At 10:00am. Interment In Garden Of Memories. Visitation Will Be On Saturday From 9:00 Am Until 10:00 Am. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000056 Kikendall - Thomas Lee Kikendall Is Survived By His Beloved Wife, Ida P. Kikendall Of Slidell, La. A Son, Jason L. Kikendall Of Milton, Fl. Two Daughters: Ashley E. Kikendall Of Baton Rouge, La And Bailey A. Kikendall Of Slidell, La. Parents Jerold And Helen S. Kikendall Of Hattiesburg, Ms. One Brother, Randall A. Kikendall Of Baton Rouge, La. And Many Uncles, Aunts, And Cousins. A Native And Life Long Resident Of Slidell, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Memorial Services On Saturday, October 1, 2005 At 2:00pm At Calvary Baptist Church, 1615 Old Spanish Trail, Slidell, La. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W.21st Ave., Covington, La 70433 In Charge Of Arrangements. Offer Condolences Online At Www.Ejfieldingfuneralhome.Com Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000057 Koster - Karl Louis Koster, Jr. On September 12, 2005 In Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Beloved Husband Of Virginia Liberto Koster. Father Of Karl Louis Koster, Iii. Father In-Law Of Ellen Koster. Grandfather Of Michelle Koster Blow & Kevin Koster. Step-Grandfather Of Sunni Anderson And Kassi Guerra. Great-Grandfather Of Justice Gambino, Joshua Guerra, Kaleigh Koster. Aged 89 Years. A Native Of New Orleans And A Resident Of Metairie. A Graduate Of Jesuit High School, Mr. Koster Attended Lsu And Loyola University. The Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend A Funeral Mass At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd. Near Clearview On Thursday, September 29, 2005 At 12:00 Noon. Interment In Garden Of Memories. Visitation On Thursday, September 29, 2005 From 11:00am Until Funeral Mass. Family Guest Book May Be Signed On Line Under Current Family Service: At Www.Leitzeaganfuneralhome.Com Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000058 Krause - Dorothy Krause, 69 Years Old Of Loranger, La., Died Monday, September 26, 2005 At Her Residence. She Was Born Sunday, April 26, 1936 In New Orleans. Surviving Are 2 Daughters, Cynthia Esler Of Loranger And Donna Harper Of Pearl River; 4 Sons, George Krause Of Mandeville, Thomas Krause Of Loranger, Donald Krause Of Pearl River And Glenn Krause Of Baton Rouge; Brother, Conley Smith, Tenn.; 3 Sisters, Joyce Dolese Of Slidell, Patricia Gromlovits Of New York State And Mary Richardson Of Metairie; 19 Grandchildren And 2 Great-Grandchildren. She Was Preceded In Death By Parents: Conley James Smith And Ida Claus Smith; 1 Son, Stephen Krause; 1 Brother, Ronald Smith. Friends Will Be Received Friday, September 30 At Harry Mckneely & Son Funeral Home In Hammond From 10:00am Until Services At 1:00pm At The Harry Mckneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Louisiana. Services Will Be Held At Harry Mckneely & Son Funeral Home, Friday, September 30, 2005 At 1:00pm. Interment Will Follow In The Loranger Community Cemetery, Loranger, Louisiana 70446. Email Condolences To: Hmckneely@I-55.Com/ Subject Line: Krause. Times Picayune 09- 29-2005 **************************************** 000059 Labruzzo - Vincent James Labruzzo, Born In Independence, La. And A Resident Of Metairie For The Past 35 Years, Died Friday, September 23, 2005. He Was A Member Of St. Clement Of Rome, A Veteran Of World War Ii, A Member Of St. Joseph's Society, And A Member Of American Legion Post No. 0267. Vincent Was Preceded In Death By His Wife Of 60 Years, Theresa And By Three Sisters Josie Voigt, Bertha Labruzzo, And Annie Levatino And His Parents Vincent And Josephine Labruzzo. Survivors Include A Daughter And Her Husband, Josephine & Tommy Tisdale Of Grapevine, Tx, A Son And His Wife, Vincent & Pam Labruzzo Of Mobile, Al., Grandchildren Sheri & Tom Tisdale Ii, Tara & Greg Coronado, Freddy & Travis Tisdale, Justin & Jessica Labruzzo, And Four Great Grandchildren, Tyler & Audrey Ann Tisdale And Taylor & Chase Coronado. Also Survived By Two Brothers, Guy & Sam, And Three Sisters, Mary Salverino Of Dallas, Tx, Carmelite Mitchell, Carrie Labruzzo Of New Orleans, And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews And Friends. Religious Services Will Be Held At 10am On Thursday September 29, 2005 At Schoen Funeral Home Chapel Of Covington, 1414 S. Tyler St., Covington, La With Visitation Beginning At 8:30am. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000060 Lala - G. Michael Lala, Restauranteur And Animal Lover Passed Away Sunday, September 11, 2005, Born On September 02, 1931, He Was 74. Owner Of The Olde Nawlins Cookery Restaurant. First Cameraman Of New Orleans For Wdsu- Tv For Thirty Years. President For Two Years For The New Orleans Press Club. Won Numerous Awards And Shared An "Emmey" For The "Kkk" Documentary. First Cameraman To Operate A Mini-Cam On A Regular Basis. Inducted Into The New Orleans Broadcasting Hall Of Fame In 2001. Created The Lala Animal Foundation. His Dream Was Becoming Reality In Building Lala's Of Lakeview Restaurant In West End With A Portion Of Proceeds To Aid His Animal Foundation. Survivors Include His Beloved Connie Tenhaaf And His Puppy Rufus Along With His Numerous Cats. A Daughter, Linda Keiff, Sister Beverly Bartlett, Two Brothers, Larry Lala And Ronnie Lala, Three Grandchildren And Great Grandchildren. Loving Son Of The Late Pascal And Lillian Lala. Funeral Services Pending. For Information Please Call 504-952-0972 Or 504-529-3663. Times Picayune 09-27-2005 **************************************** 000061 Lambert - Betty Frederick Lambert Of Algiers, La Died On Tuesday, September 6, 2005. Beloved Wife Of Andrew J. Lambert. Mother Of Ronald J. Lambert. Daughter Of The Late Emile J. And Hazel Mary Frederick, Sister Of Gloria Heikamp Amd The Late Bruce A. Frederick. Mother-In-Law Of The Late Joy Ann Lambert, Age 75 Years. She Was A Lifelong Resident Of Algiers, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services At Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, La On Thursday September, 29 2005 At 1:00 Pm. Interment Mcdonoughville Cemetery, Gretna, La. Parlors Will Be Open On Thursday Morning From 9:00 Am Until 1:00pm. Times Picayune 09- 29-2005 **************************************** 000062 Lavergne - Anna Belle Meche Lavergne, Age 76, The Former Anna Belle Meche Who Died At 7:44am At The Heart Hospital In Lafayette, La. On Monday Sept. 19, 2005. Funeral Services Will Be Held Thursday Sept. 22, 2005 At 10:00am At Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment Will Be In Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Cemetery, Church Point, La. Mosignor Fred Swenson Will Conduct The Services. Survivors Include Her Husband Of 59 Years Gervais Lavergne Of Church Point, La. Four Daughters, Mary Oakley And Husband Ronald Of Houma, La., Pricilla Borne And Her Husband Randy Of Belle Chase, La., Sharlene Levergne And Husband Kenneth Of Jonesboro, Georgia, Sue Lopez And Her Husband Bill Of New Iberia, La., One Son Michael Lavergne Of Broussard, La., One Sister Josephine Godeaux Of Lake Charles, La., One Brother, Lester Meche Of Wewahitchka, Florida, Ten Grandchildren, Rachelle Borne, Rebecca Amos And Husband Gary Amos Jr., Chris Lavergne And Wife Paige, Rhegan Lavergne, David Lavergne And His Wife Becky, Steven Lopez, Melissa Lavergne, Amy Lopez, Dylan Lavergne, Ryan Lopez, Six Great Grandchildren, Carrie Dufrene, Erin Amos, Randy Amos, Nolan Lavergne, Peyton Lavergne, Triston Lavergne. Pallbearers Will Be Randy Borne, Ronald Oakley, Bill Lopez, Kenneth Lavergne, Chris Lavergne, David Lavergne. Honorary Pallbearers Will Be Steven Lopez, Dylan Lavergne, Kenneth Latiolais, Lester Meche, Gary Amos, Ryan Lopez. The Family Would Like To Give Special Thanks To The Caring Doctors, Nurses, And Staff The Heart Hospital Of Lafayette And Acadia-St. Landry Home Health And Special Thanks To Dr. David G. Baker. She Was Preceded In Death By Parents Rosa Guidry Meche And Ned Meche Of Branch, La., Her First Born Daughter, Linda, Her Four Brothers Curtis Meche, Roland Meche, Houston Meche, And L.B. Meche And One Sister Clara Meche Lavergne. The Family Requested That Visiting Hours Be Observed From 11:00am Wednesday Until 9:00pm And From 8:00am Until Time Of Services Thursday. Ros Ary Will Be Recited At 7:00pm Wednesday. Arran Gements Have Been Entrusted To Guidry Funeral Home, Church Point, La. 337-684-5488 Times Picayune 09-22-2005 **************************************** 000063 Leblanc - Marie Richard Leblanc Of Metairie, La Died On Monday Sept. 12, 2005. Wife Of The Late Hynum P. Leblanc, Mother Of Rodney P. Leblanc And Mother-In-Law Of Cindy Parden Of Madisonville, La And Mother Of The Late Alan J. Leblanc. Sister Of The Late Carl, Billy, And Amos Richard And The Late Enola Sara, Grandmother Of Carl Parden, Hannah Parden And Charlie-Paul Leblanc. Aged 86 Years, A Native Of Labadievelle, La And Resident Of Metairie, La. Funeral Services Were Held On Saturday Sept. 17,2005 From The Chapel Of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc. 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, La. Interment In Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Times Picayune 09-21-2005 **************************************** 000064 Lobre - Ruth Smith Lobre Passed Away At Lakeview Hospital, Covington, La On Sunday, September 25, 2005 At 6:45pm. Private Funeral Services Were Held From The Metairie Home Of Lamana-Panno-Fallo On Wednesday, September 28, 2005 At 12:00 Noon, Followed By Interment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, La. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000065 Martin - Anna Lee Vedros Martin, A Native Of Lutcher And A Resident Of Laplace For The Past 50 Years, She Died Monday, September 12, 2005, At 9:13 Pm. She Was 81, A Retired Proof Reader For Teh L'observateur Newspaper And A Retired Secretary For H. Martin Oil Co. She Was The Beloved Wife Of O'neil Martin, Mother Of Charlotte Petersen And Debbie Martin, Grandmoether Of Beth Surmik Fountain, Mark Andrew Surmik And The Late Robbie Englade, Great- Grandmother Of Amber Englade And Ashley Chenier, Sister Of Eula V. Lucia, Jamsel "Jimmy" Vedros And The Late Doris V. Bernard, Ione V. Bourgeois And Percy Vedros, Daughter Of The Late Ellis C. And Laura Comeaux Vedros, And Godmother Of Ellis Lucia, Jackie Bourgeois, Carolyn V. Hyeart And Dennis Arceneaux. She Also Is Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Were Invited To Attend Visitation At Millet-Guldry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Highway, Laplace, On Friday, September 16 From 5:00 Pm To 9:00 Pm And On Saturday, September 17 From 8:30 Am To 9:45 Am, And Was Followed By Religious Service At St. Joan Of Arc Catholic Church, Laplace, At 10:00 Am. Burial In St. John Memorial Gardens, Laplace. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000066 Martin - Cynthia Golden Martin, Formerly Of Algiers, La, Passed Away Friday, September 23, 2005, At The Atlanta Medical Center. She Was A Resident Of Louisiana For More Than 40 Years, And Had Recently Moved To Atlanta To Continue Her Nursing Profession, Which She Had Practiced For More Than 30 Years,. Mrs. Martin Was A Graduate Of The Master School Of Nursing In New Orleans, And Was A Critical Care Nurse At Atlanta Medical Center . She Was A Member Of The Oak Park Baptist Church In New Orleans, The Order Of The Eastern Star, And The International Order Of Rainbow For Girls. Mrs. Martin Is Survived Her Daughter, Anne Marie Martin Of Decatur; Son, David Arthur Martin And His Wife Deborah Of Fredericksburg, Va; Sister, Margaret Ann Miller And Her Husband William Of New Orleans, La; Brother, David Henry Golden And His Wife Melanie Of Covington, La; And Nieces & Nephews, David Wayne Golden, Genevieve Theresa Miller, And Danielle Renee Miller. Funeral Services Will Be Held On Monday, September 26, At 7:30 Pm In The Chapel Of A.S. Turner & Sons. Rev. Russell Holmes Will Officiate. In Lieu Of Flowers, Contributions May Be Made To The American Diabetes Association, Attn: National Call Center; 1701 North Beauregard Street; Alexandria, Va 22311. A.S. Turner & Sons, Decatur, Ga. Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000067 Matherne - Louis D. Matherne, Jr. On Sunday, September 25, 2005 At Age 79 Years. Beloved Husband 59 Years To Lucille Slyve Matherne. Father Of Louis D. Matherne Iii, Charles "Steamboat" Matherne And Yancy D. Matherne. Father- In-Law Of Susan, Patti, And Dotti Matherne. Brother Of Betty Celestin And Janet Lablanc. Also Survived By 9 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren, 4 Sister-In-Laws, 5 Brother-In-Laws And Many Nieces And Nephews. Son Of The Late Louis D. Matherne, Sr. And Frances Valenti Matherne. A Life Long Resident Of New Orleans, La. Mr. Matherne Was A Graduate Of Jesuit High School; And A Parishioner Of Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church In New Orlean, La. He Was Employed By The United States Government For 33 Years. A Funeral Mass Was Held On Wednesday September 28, 2005 At 12:00 Pm From The Chapel Of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, La 70433. Temporary Interment In Pinecrest Mausoleum. Final Interment In St. Louis Cemetery #3, New Orleans, La. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000068 Matte - Evens "China" Matte Of Church Point, La, Age 71 On Saturday September 17th, 2005 At 3:31am At Opelousas General Hospital, Opelousas, La. Services Will Be Held Tuesday, September 20th 2005 At 11:00am At Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Church, Church Point, La. Officiating Fr. Bourgeois. Burial At Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Church Point, La. Rosary Will Be Monday September 19th, 2005 At 7:00pm At The Funeral Home Chapel, Church Point, La. Visitation Will Be Monday, 6:00pm Till 10:00pm, Then On Tuesday 8:00am Till Time Of Service. Survivors Include: Wife: Eura Mae Matte Of Church Point, La. One Daughter: Phyllis(Michael)Dal Degan Of Marrero, La. Two Sons Richard(Lucille)Matte And Charles(Gwen)Matte Both Of Belle Chasse, La. Two Brothers Leo Matte Of Church Point, La And Gurvis Matte Of Port Arthur, Tx. One Sister Rita Primeaux Of Opelousas, La. Five Grandchildren: Phillip Dal Degan, Kristen Matte, Annie Del Degan, Jacob Matte, And Charles Ellis. One Great Grandson Daniel Ellis. Mr. Matte Is Preceded In Death By His Parents, Oliver & Elena Matte, Two Sisters, Wilma Oaks & Yvonne Matte. China Is A Member Of The Knights Of Columbus. He Was A Long Time Resident Of Church Point Where He Served As A Care Taker Of Our Lady Of Sacred Heart Church And School, Before Moving To Belle Chasse Where He Was Employed By Freeport Mcmoran. Arrangements By: Duhon Funeral Home Of Church Point. Times Picayune 09-21-2005 **************************************** 000069 Mcfarland - Sibylla Baessler Mcfarland Went Home To Be With The Lord On Friday, September 23, 2005, At 7:05 Pm At Her Home In Metairie, Louisiana At The Age Of 92 Years Old. A Native Of New Orleans, Mrs. Mcfarland Lived In Metairie For 50 Years. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Sterling Price Mcfarland, Her Parents, Ida Rotge And Charles A. Baessler, Sr., Her Daughter, Ida Mcfarland Rabb, Her Siblings, Catherine Eudora, And Charles A. Baessler, Jr. And Urania B. Caillouette And A Great-Grandson, Jason Dupre. She Is Survived By Her Children, Nola M. O'connor, Sterling P. Mcfarland, Jr., L. Charlene M. Farbe, And Kathleen M. Torroll. She Is Also Survived By Her Cousin, Veva Descant, 12 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren And Several Nieces And Nephews. She Was A Joy To All Who Knew Her. Family And Friends Are Invited To A Viewing From 12 Noon Until Services At 2:00 Pm On Saturday October 1, 2005 At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Near Clearview Pkwy. In Metairie, La. Interment In Gardens Of Memories On Airline Drive. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Requests That You Make A Donation To Fellowship Bible Church, 4600 N. Clearview Parkway, Metairie, La 70006, Or Your Favorite Charity. Please Sign The Online Guest Book At Www.Legacy.Com Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000070 Melton - Lillie Franklin Melton. On Thursday, September 22nd At 4:00pm In Lagrange, Tx Lillie Franklin Melton Departed This Life But Not The Hearts Of The Many Whose Lives She Touched. Lillie Will Be Deeply Missed By Her Two Children, Shirley Judge And Vivian Doris, Her Granddaughter Cynthia Fontenette, Great-Granddaughter Ainsleigh D. Fontenette, Two Nephews Walter T. Lacox And George Chappel, And One Niece, Joyce R Lewis, All Of Englewood, Ca. She Is Also Survived By 4 Godchildren, A Loving, Supportive Church Family And Relatives And Friends. Lillie Lived In Bridge City For 59 Years And Was The Mother Of Her Church. Memorial Services Will Be Held At Second Salvation Baptist Church On Saturday, October 1st, 212 Marrero Avenue, Bridge City. The Reverend Herbert Green Sr., Pastor. Interment Will Follow At Providence Memorial Park In Kenner, La. Officiating At The Service Will Be The Reverend Dr. Cornelius Bailey Sr., Lillie's Pastor. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastor, Officers And Members Of Area Churches Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services On Saturday, October 1st At 10:00am. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000071 Melvin - Katherine Estelle Kenmure Melvin On Sunday September 18, 2005. Beloved Daughter Of The Late Felix And Estelle Kenmure. Sister Of The Late Edward And James Kenmure And Claire R. Mcdonnell. Also Survived By A Host Of Nieces And Nephews. A Native And Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass At Leitz- Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie On Wednesday September 28, 2005 At 12:00pm. Temporary Interment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery, Final Resting Place Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation 9:00am Until 12:00pm. Times Picayune 09-25-2005 **************************************** 000072 Morgan - Lucille Schmidt Morgan, 92, Passed Away On Wednesday, September 22, 2005 At Holly Hill Nursing Home In Sulphur, Louisiana. Lucille Was A Life-Long Resident Of New Orleans And Made Her Home In Lake Vista Prior To Living At St. Anna's Residence In The Garden District. She Was A Parishioner Of St. Pius X Catholic Church In New Orleans And A Member Of The Lake Vista Garden Club. The Daughter Of The Late Barbara Schoen Schmidt And Charles William Schmidt, Jr., She Was Proceeded In Death By Her Beloved Husband, James W. "Bob" Morgan, Her Sister Barbara Schmidt And Her Brothers Charles And Clifford Schmidt. Mrs. Morgan Is Survived By Her Brother Robert Schmidt, And Her Children, James Walker Morgan, Jr. Of Houston, Tx, Carolyn Morgan Perez And Ronald Schmidt , Of New Orleans, Seven Grandchildren. Six Great Grandchildren, And Many Nieces And Nephews. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass On Friday, September 30, 2005 At 12:00 Noon At The Chapel At Lamanna Panno Fallo Funeral Home, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, La. Visitation Preceding The Service At 10:00 Am. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Suggests Donations To St. Anna's Residence, 1823 Prytania, New Orleans, Louisiana Or The American Red Cross. Arrangements By Jacob Schoen And Son Funeral Home, The Family's Guest Book May Be Signed Online At Www.Legacy.Com Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000073 Mule' - Bernice Lacoste Mule', A Retired Sales Representative Of D.H. Holmes Company On August 26, 2005 At East Jefferson General Hospital. Age 88 Years. Mother Of John Joseph Mule' Of New Orleans And Andre' John Mule' Of Roswell, Georgia. Sister Of The Late Jeanne Lacoste D'herete Of New Orleans. Daughter Of The Late John Lacoste And Katie Graff Lacoste. Also Survived By 2 Grandchildren: Christopher Scott Mule' Of New Orleans And Michael Andre' Mule' Of Nashville, Tenn. A Native And Life-Long Resident Of New Orleans And A Parishioner Of St. Dominic's Church In Lakeview. A Beautiful Mother, Homemaker, And Mentor For Life. Private Services Were Arranged By Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000074 Ockmand - Jerry J. Ockmand, Sr., Age 58 Years At West Jefferson Hospital On Saturday, September 3, 2005 At 11:30 Pm. Beloved Father Of Jerry J. Ockmand, Jr. And Ashley Ockmand. Son Of Mrs. Henrietta S. Ockmand And The Late Paul Ockmand, Sr. Brother Of Paul Ockmand, Jr. And Marjorie Broussard. Fiancee' Of Joyce Gabor. Also Survived By 2 Granddaughters, Hunter Wilson And Carson Ockmand. Relatives And Friends Of The Family And Fellow Contractors Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass From The Chapel Of The Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero On Tuesday, September 2005 At 2:00pm. Friends May Call At The Funeral Home From 10:00 Am Until Service Time. Interment Will Follow In Westlawn Memorial Park In Gretna. Information 341- 9421 Times Picayune 09-21-2005 **************************************** 000075 Parker - Daniel Webster Parker Jr. (Pa Pa) Ascended Into Eternal Life On Saturday, September 17, 2005 At 11:00 Pm. Husband Of The Late Carolyn Weir; He Is Survived By His Second Wife Billie Bullock. Also Survived By Three Children; James Parker, Danny Parker, Patricia Blue; Two Step-Children, Freddie Herrin And Linda Schneider; 18 Grandchildren, 30 Great-Grandchildren And One Great-Great Granddaughter. He Was Preceded In Death By A Daughter, Jenny Parker And A Step-Son, Charles Perrin. Age 93, A Longtime Resident Of Jefferson Parish And Member Of The Electrical Local 130 And 60 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Friday, September 23, 2005 At 12:00 Pm From The Chapel At E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., 2260 W.21st Ave., Covington, La 70433. Visiting Hours Will Begin On Friday At 10:00 Am. Interment In Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Covington, La. Offer Condolences Online At Www.Ejfieldingfuneralhome.Com Times Picayune 09-23-2005 **************************************** 000076 Pelitire - Peter Pelitire, Jr., A Retired Fire Inspector For The City Of Kenner Fire Department Died On Tuesday, August 30, 2005 At Plaquemine Caring Nursing Home, Plaquemine, La. Age 70, A Native Of New Orleans And A Lifelong Resident Of Kenner, Mr. Pelitire Attended Kenner High School, Was An Assistant Chief For The Kenner Volunteer Fire Department, A Life Member Of The Louisiana State Fireman Association And The Kenner Fireman Association. He Was A Third Degree Member Of The Ed Stoulig Council No. 3528, Knights Of Columbus And A Fourth Degree Member Of The William J Guste, Sr. Assembly No. 331, Knights Of Columbus. Beloved Husband Of Brendaline "Crickett" Pelitire. Father Of Keith, Adrienne, And Peter Pelitire, Iii. Son Of The Late Peter And Louise Leblanc Pelitire. Brother Of Marie Piglia And The Late Henry Pelitire. Grandfather Of Tiphanie Bennett, Peter Pelitire, Iv And Robert Pelitire. Also Survived By A Nephew And Three Nieces. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend A Funeral. Services From The Kenner Funeral Home Of L.A. Muhleisen And Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. On Friday, September 23, 2005 At 1:00 P.M. Interment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery. Visitation On Friday From 10:00 A.M. Until Time Of Service. Times Picayune 09-21-2005 **************************************** 000077 Phipps - Gladys J. Phipps Entered Into Eternal Rest On Monday August 22, 2005 At Kenner Regional Hospital. She Was 73 Years Old. She Was A Member Of Historic Second Baptist Church Where She Served On The Pastor's Anniversary Committee, Christian Missionary And Education Department, Pastor's Aide Committee, Radio Choir, And A Member Of Dramatic Arts E.L. Moore And Gaza Prayer Circle. She Was The Beloved Wife Of The Late Lois T. Phipps. Mother Of Fred C. Scott, Lloyd Phipps, Ella S. And Mary S. Webber, And Catherine D. Gordon. Sister Of Katherine J. Garrison, Audrey Young, Esther Burnes, Ella J. Harris, Willie L., James L., Albert And Melvin H. Jones. Also Survived By (16) Grandchildren, (10) Great-Grandchildren A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins Other Relatives And Friends. Funeral Services Will Be Held On Tuesday September 27, 2005 At 10:00 A.M. At Oakland Baptist Church 1400 Third Street, Kenner, La. Rev. Robert Jackson-Officiating. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements By Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 2715 Danneel Street. Information 504-895-4903 Times Picayune 09-24-2005 **************************************** 000078 Pickett - Hilton Stennis Pickett, Sr., 78, Was Called By The Supreme Commander To Eternal Patrol On The Morning Of September 14, 2005 In Covington, La. Beloved Husband Of Gloria Sicuro Pickett For The Past 51 Years. Most Beloved Father Of Jesse O. Pickett And Wife Deborah Of 29 Palms, Ca, And Sherryl L. Robinson And Husband A.E. Gene, Sr. Of Harvey La. Beloved Grandfather "Boo Boo" Of 12 Grandchildren: Rodger A. Gainey And Wife Michelle, Justin C. And Rachel J. Bishop; Michael O. Pickett, Michele R. Gates, Stormy G., Lcpl Jessie M. And Thomas M. Pickett; Lisa M. Wissing And Husband Sgt. Raymond L., Jr., A.E. Gene Robinson, Jr.; Monique M. And Betsy A. Pickett; And 8 Great-Grandchildren And Sister Jomary Pickett. He Was Precede In Death By His Parents Hilton Rice Pickett And Jewel Long Pickett, Oldest Daughter Barbara L. Olney, Youngest Son Hilton S. Pickett, Jr. And Wife Pamela And Granddaughter Amanda And Stepson Richard "Dickie" Pickett. Mr. Pickett Graduated From Warren Easton High School. He Joined The Unitedstates Navy In 1942. He Retired As Chief Of The Boat (Cob) After 30 Years In The Submarine Service. He Then Joined The U.S. Marshal Service And Was Deputy U.S. Marshal And Retired In 1990 With 20 Years Of Service. Mr. Pickett Also Worked As A Lineman For New Orleans Public Service. He Was A Member Of The U.S. Navy Submarine Veterans Of Wwii, The Holland Club, Sub Vets, Inc., Redfish Base, Fleet Reserve Association Unit 162, American Legion Post 64, And A Member Of Car (Carrollton Avenue Reunion) Group. He Was A Native Of New Orleans, La And A Resident Of Gretna, La For The Past 38 Years. All Members Of The Fleet Reserve Branch 162, Sub Vets Of Wwii, Sub Vets Redfish Base, The United Marshal Service, Relatives, And Friends Are Invited To Attend A Visitation On September 30, 2005 At Mothe's Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La From 10am To 1pm. A Funeral Service Will Be Held At 1:00pm. Burial Will Follow At Westlawn M Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000079 Pillittere - Virginia Catalanoto Pillittere At East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, La., On Sunday, September 18, 2005. Beloved Wife Of The Late Joseph V. Pillittere. Mother Of Philip J. Pillittere, Sr., And Bernadine Pillittere Smith. Grandmother Of Teena Pillittere Costales, Kerri Smith Dominique, Gregory J. Smith And Philip J. Pillittere, Jr. Sister Of Camille C Fremin, Angelina C.Jacobs, Elizabeth C. Sprouse, And The Late Anthony, Vincent And Jake Catalanotto. Daughter Of The Late Camilla Cuttanaro And Joseph Catalanotto. Also Survived By 7 Great Grandchildren. Age 83 Years. A Native Of New Orleans, La., And Resident Of Metairie, La., For The Past 52 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass At St.Catherine Of Siena Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd. On Saturday, September 24, 2005 At 12:00 Noon Followed By Internment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, La. Visitation Will Be At The Metairie Funeral Home Of Lamana-Panno-Fallo, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Corner Of Bonnabel Blvd. On Saturday, September 24, 2005 From 9:00 Am Until 11:30 Am. Sign On-Line Guest Book At Www.Legacy.Com. Times Picayune 09-23-2005 **************************************** 000080 Richard - Herman Clifford Richard, Sr., On Tuesday August 30, 2005 @ 4:30 Pm @ West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved Husband Of Betty L. Richard. Father Of Janice R. Johnson Whitney, Ramona R. Lewis Both Of Marrero And Herman C. Richard, Jr., Of Houston, Tx. Son Of The Late Alfred Joseph Richard And Celeste Wilson Richard. Father-In-Law Of Rodney Whitney, Sr., And Angela N. Richard. Grandfather Of Devin Lewis And Jarrett Richard. Brother-In-Law Of Carrie Richard And Inez Richard. Godfather Of Lawrence Washington, Sr., Normand Castille. Also Survived By Step-Grandchildren, A Devoted Nephew Ernest Jones, And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. A Native Of Vacherie, La And A Resident Of Marrero, La. For 80 Years. Age 83. Preceded In Death By Brothers Joseph, Hardy, Stanley, Alfred, Dutley, Sr., And Paul Richard; Sisters Corinne R. Simon, Leola R. Washington, Ethel R. Jones And Esper R. Osborne; And Son-In-Law Otis E. Johnson. Relatives And Friends Of The Family; Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph Baptist Church (Marrero), Second Zion Baptist Church, Lakewood Church (Houston, Tx) And All Neighboring Churches, Employees Of Aig-American General Insurance Company And U.S. Customs And Border Protection (Houston, Tx); Students, Staff And Employees Of Xavier University Of Louisiana; And Retired Employees Of Johns- Manville Corporation Are Invited To Attend The Religious Services @ St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church 6223 6th Ave. Marrero, La On Saturday October 1, 2005 @ 10:00 Am. Visitation Will Begin @ 8:00 Am. Rev. Edward Joseph, Iii, Officiating Reg. Dr. Wilbert Tross, Jr., Pastor. Interment In Restlawn Cemetery Avondale, La. Murray Henderson Funeral Home In Charge Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000081 Ridge - Derek Francis Ridge, Sr., A New Orleans Native Died Monday, September 19, 2005 In Villa Rica, Ga. He Was 49, Born August 15, 1956, The Son Of The Late Blanche Picou Ridge And Robert Ridge. He Was A Devoted, Loving And Caring Husband To Carolyn Despenza Ridge, Father Of Danielle F. And Derek F. Ridge; Brother Of Etheldreda Guion, Henrietta Ridge Celestin, Gerald Ridge And Francesca Ridge- Robinson; Nephew Of Mrs. Mercedes Muse, Hazel And Alfred Picou, Sr., And Mrs. Janice Picou; Son-In-Law Of Mrs. Rose Despenza. Surviving Are A Host Of Neices, Nephews, Cousins, Brothers, And Sister-In-Law, Friends, And Business Associates. Preceded In Death By Brothers Jules And Robert (Bobby) Ridge, Grandfather Jules Alexander Picou And Grandmother Henrietta Aubert Picou, Aunt Marie Picou, And Uncle Emile Muse. Funeral Services Will Be Held At 11:00 Am With Viewing At 10:00 Am At Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church In Atlanta, Ga Times Picayune 09-23-2005 **************************************** 000082 Riehm - Elizabeth Rush Riehm On Thursday September 22, 2005. Beloved Wife Of John Riehm. Mother Of Marcia Lee And John Riehm, Jr. Survived By 5 Grandchildren And 2 Great Grandchildren. A Native Of New Orleans And A Resident Of Harahan. Mrs. Riehm Was A Member Of First Baptist Church Of Harahan. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie On Monday Sept. 26, 2005 At 12:00pm. Interment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery. Visitation From 10:00am Until 12:00pm Times Picayune 09-24-2005 **************************************** 000083 Robinson - Norman John Robinson, M.D. Died Tuesday, September 20, 2005 At The Age Of 87, At His Home In Covington, La. He Was A Graduate Of University Of Missouri, And Received His M.D. From New York University School Of Medicine. Dr. Robinson Served As A Naval Medical Officer In The Asiatic Pacific Theatre During World War Ii. He Was A Resident Of Pediatrics At Methodist Hospital And Lenox Hill Hospital In New York, And Taught Pediatrics At University Of Oklahoma And At Tulane University. Dr. Robinson Was In Private Practice Of Pediatrics In New Orleans For 22 Years, And An Emergency Physician At Mercy Hospital For 10 Years. He Was A Diplomate Of The American Board Of Pediatrics, Past Member Of The American Academy Of Pediatrics, And The American College Of Emergency Physicians. He Was A Member Of The Orleans Parish And Louisiana State Medical Societies. Dr. Robinson Was A Past President Of The Medical Staff Of Mercy Hospital And Past President And A Founding Member Of The New Orleans Pediatric Society. He Served On The Staff Of Mercy, Baptist, Touro, And Charity Hospitals. He Was A Member Of Metairie Country, Southern Yacht Club, And New Orleans Athletic Club, And A Parishioner Of St. Pius X Catholic Church In New Orleans And St. Anselm's Catholic Church In Covington. He Was The Son Of The Late Norman John Robinson And Mary Genevieve O'mara Of Potosi, Mo. He Had Two Sisters, Norma Robinson Naiden And The Late Mary Robinson Steger. Beloved Husband Of More Than 50 Years Of Betty Cocke Robinson, And Father Of Mary Susan Martin (Randy) Of Cleveland, Oh., Norman John Robinson, Jr. (Suzanne) Of Slidell, And James Michael Robinson, M.D. (Jane) Of Covington. He Had Nine Grandchildren And Four Great- Grandchildren. Visitation Was Held Wednesday, September 21 At St. Joseph's Abbey, Followed By A Funeral Mass. Memorial Donations May Be Made To St. Jude Children's Hospital In Memphis, Tn. Times Picayune 09-22-2005 **************************************** 000084 Rosen - Natalie Margaret Rosen On September 21, 2005 At Memorial Hermann Hospital In Houston, Texas. Natalie Had Recently Retired From Hibernia Homestead In New Orleans Where She Served As President. She Is Survived By Her Brother, Edmund L. Hukill, Iii Of Metairie, La And Her Father, Edmund L. Hukill, Jr. Of Greenwood, Sc In Addition To Many Nieces, Nephews, And Cousins. Natalie Was Born In 1939 In Buffalo, Ny, But Had Resided In Louisiana For Many Years. She Was A Graduate Of Crowley High School And Attended Southwestern Louisiana University In Lafayette, La. Visiting Hours Will Be Held On Saturday October 1, 2005 From 1:00 Pm To 3:00 Pm At E.J. Fielding Funeral Home 2260 West 21st Ave. Covington, La 70433. Graveside Services Will Follow At Pinecrest Memorial Gardens At 3:00 Pm Where She Will Be Laid To Rest Next To Her Mother, Sophie Killmer Hukill. A Memorial Service For Natalie Will Be Announced At A Later Date. In Lieu Of Flowers, A Donation To One Of The Many Hurricane Katrina Relief Funds Would Be Appreciated. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000085 Roussel - Della Mae Parks Roussel, 76, On Thursday, September 22, 2005 At 7:25 A.M. In Luling, La. Beloved Mother Of Wayne Roussel And His Wife Cynthia, Pamela Wattigney And Her Husband Stephen Sr., Paulette Angrisano Milan And Her Husband Rick, Patti Sigur And Her Husband Billy. Grandmother Of Donnie Roussel, Chante' Fletcher, Joleen Roussel, Stephen Wattigney Jr., Daniel Wattigney, Jamie Wattigney Walker, Amy Angrisano, Stacy Angrisano Barrios, Michael Angrisano Jr., Gerren Sigur And Colin Sigur. Great Grandmother Of Travis Fletcher, Tyler Fletcher, Daniel Wattigney, Emily Wattigney, Brandon Barrios, Kelsey Sigur And Katie Walker. Daughter Of The Late Ivy And Agnes Guidry Parks. Sister Of The Late Roland Parks, Ivy Parks Jr., And Delta Barthelemy. A Native Of Marrero, La., And A Resident Of Belle Chasse, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. A Mass Of Christian Burial Will Be Celebrated On Wednesday, September 28, 2005 At 11:00 A.M. At St. Mary Catholic Church, Raceland, La. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Visitation From 8:00 A.M. Until Funeral Time Wednesday At Falgout Funeral Homes, 3838 Highway 1, Raceland, La. Falgout Funeral Homes In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000086 Roussel - Robert Emmett Roussel, Age 82, Died At 2:45p.M. On Wednesday, September 14, 2005, He Was A Native And A Lifetime Resident Of Paulina, La. Mr. Roussel Was A Veteran Of World War Ii. He Is Survived By Three Brothers, Shirley Lee Roussel Of Kenner, La, Francis Roussel And Charles Roussel Of Paulina, La, One Sister Grace Roussel Taylor Also Of Paulina, And Thirteen Nieces And Nephews. He Was Preceded In Death By His Parents, Frank And Eleonore St. Pierre Roussel. Visitation Was On Friday, September 16, 2005 At Rose Lynn Funeral Services, Lutcher, La From 5:00 P.M. To 9:00 Pm. And At St. Joseph Catholic Church In Paulina, La On Saturday, September 17th, 2005 From 8:00 A.M. Until Funeral Time. A Mass Of Christian Burial Was At 10:00 A.M In St. Joseph Catholic Church Conducted By Fr. Frank Uter; Followed By Interment In St. Joseph Mausoleum. In Lieu Of Flowers, Please Make Donations To The American Cancer Society Or To The Charity Of Your Choice. Rose Lynn Funeral Services Of Lutcher, La Was In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-24- 2005 **************************************** 000087 Selser - Edward Fulton Selser, Sr. At West Jefferson Medical Center On Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Mr. Selser Started His Career Path In Dental Technology By Taking A Job As A Delivery Boy For Pfisterer Dental Laboratory, Where He Progressed To Become A Dental Technician. During World War Ii, Mr. Selser Joined The Navy And Was Put In Charge Of The Dental Lab At Camp Lejeune, N.C. Upon Completion Of His Service, He Managed Stern Dental Laboratory In Beaumont, Tx., Eventually Returning Home To New Orleans To Own And Operate His Own Laboratory. He Is Survived By His Wife Of 66 Years, Hazel Strange Selser. Father Of Edward F. Selser, Jr. Of Gretna, La., Charles M. Selser And Robert K. Selser Of Algiers, La. Also Survived By 8 Grandchildren, 1 Step-Grandson And 1 Great Grandson. Age 88 Years. A Native Of New Orleans, La And A Current Resident Of Terrytown, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also The Congregation Of Gretna First Baptist Church And Officers And Members Of The Indivisible Friends Lodge No. 404 F & Am Are Invited To Attend A Funeral Service In The Chapel Of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. On Saturday, October 1, 2005 At 11:00am. Interment: Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna, La Parlors Will Be Open On Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 From 6:30 Pm Until 10:00 Pm. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000088 Sotelo - Kaleigh Arielle Sotelo Born August 16, 2003 In Metairie, La, Passed Away September 25, 2005 In Irving Tx. She Is Sruvived By Parents Joel And Dennell Lynn Gros Sotelo; Sister Gabriela Kayla Loup; Paternal Grandparents Ramon And Victoria Sotelo; Maternal Grandparents Leroy P. And Sonja B. Gros; Paternal Great-Grandparents Manuel Guzman And Margarita Navarette; Maternal Great-Grandparents Jessie L. And Bernice H Bourgeois; Uncles Danny Sotelo And Dale P. Gros; Aunts Jessica Sotelo, Evangelina Ontiveros, Melissa Bryan, Doreen Gros Lentz, And Jacinda Ontiveros; Cousins Jessica Brady, Stephanie Lentz, Calah Lentz, Cheyanne Lentz, Daylan Bryan, Matthew P. Gros, And Samual P. Gros; And A Host Of Great Aunts, Uncles And Cousins. Family Visitation Will Be 6:00-10:00 Pm Friday September 30 At Schoen Funeral Home, 1414 S. Tyler, Covington, La. Mass Of Christian Burial Will Be Held At 10:00 Am Saturday October 1, 2005 At Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church In Mandeville, La. Interment Will Follow At Mandeville Cemetery In Mandeville. Times Picayune 09-30-2005 **************************************** 000089 Stein - Stella Policar Stein On Sunday September 18, 2005 At 9:25 Pm. Wife Of The Late Malcolm T. Stein, Sr., Mother Of Malcolm T. Stein, Jr., Connie S. Davis, And Beverly Stein, Sister Of Pauline Morris, And The Late Thelma Policar, Norma Koepp, Claire Defenso And Leah Policar, Grandmother Of Donna Lynn Lee And Malcom Stein, Iii. Also Survived By Six Great-Grandchildren And Four Great-Great-Grandchildren. Age 92 Years, A Native And Life Resident Of Madisonville, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend A Funeral Mass On Wednesday, September 21, 2005 At 12:00 Pm From St. Anselm Catholic Church 307 St. Mary Street Madisonville, La 70447. Visitation On Wednesday September 21, 2005 From 10:00 Am Until Service Time. Interment In The Theodore Dendinger Cemetery Hwy 22 Madisonville, La. In Lieu Of Flowers Masses Preferred Or Or Donations To St. Anselm Catholic Church. Offer Condolences Online At Www.Ejfieldingfuneralhome.Com Times Picayune 09-21-2005 **************************************** 000090 Thibodeaux - Leonard C. Thibodeaux On September 1, 2005. Beloved Husband Of Peggy Ehret Thibodeaux. Father Of Jeffrey Thibodeaux, Jeremy Thibodeaux, Tobie Thibodeaux-Lamy And Lauren Thibodeaux-Lamy. Son Of The Late Anita Schexnayder Thibodeaux And George J. Thibodeaux, Jr. Brother Of Lynette Thibodeaux, Laurie Thibodeaux And Larry Thibodeaux. Grandfather Of Allee Lamy And Jacob Lamy. Age 55 Years, And A Resident Of Gretna, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Employees Of Jefferson Parish Are Invited To Attend A Funeral Mass To Be Celebrated At Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, La On Saturday, September 24, 2005 At 1:00 Pm. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. Parlors Will Be Open Saturday Morning At 10:00 Am. Times Picayune 09-24-2005 **************************************** 000091 Trigueros - Francisca Mercedes Fletes Trigueros On Sunday, September 25, 2005 At Age 95. Wife Of The Late Juan Angel Trigueros. Mother Of Jose A. And Juan A. Trigueros. Daughter Of The Late Maria Mercedes Erazo And Vincente Fletes. Sister Of Gustavo And Augusto Garcia And The Late Conception Fletes, Adela Fletes, Otilia Espinal, Amanda Erazo And Fausto Fletes. Grandmother Of Jose A., Jr., Johnny P., Petra M., Stephanie E., And Jennifer D. Trigueros. Also Survived By 3 Great-Grandchildren. A Native Of Juticalpa, Olancho, Honduras And A Resident Of The New Orleans Area For The Past 40 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services From The Kenner Funeral Home Of L.A. Muhleisen And Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. On Wednesday, September 28, 2005 At 10:00 Am. Interment In Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Friends May Visit From 7:00 Pm Until 9:00 Pm. On Tuesday And After 9:00 Am On Wednesday. Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000092 Ward - Katherine T. Spahr Ward, A Lifelong Resident Of Gretna, La, Passed Away On August 31, 2005 At The Age Of 77. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Parents, Katherine Thompson Spahr And Charles E. Spahr, Sr., As Well As Her Brother And Sister, Charles E. Spahr, Jr. And Nellie Spahr Jason. She Is Survived By Her Son, Jeffrey Lawton Ward, Her Daughter, Anne Ward Dangle, And Her Beloved Grandchildren, Nicholas Ward Caldarera, Kristin Anne Caldarera, Julie Elizabeth Ward, And Numerous Nieces And Nephews. Mrs. Ward Graduated Form Sacred Heart Academy In 1944, Attended Loyola University, And Graduated From Soule' Business College. She Was An Alternate Delegate To The Democratic Presidential Convention In Miami In 1972. She Worked In The Office Of Jefferson Parish Presidents Tim Coulon And Aaron Broussard. She Was A Member Of The Jury Commission, Appointed By The Judges Of The 24th Judicial District Court. She Was A Board Member Of The Children's Advocacy Center And A Member Of The Harvey Canal Industrial Association. For Several Years, She Received A Service Award From The Chambers Of Commerce Of New Orleans And The River Region. Mrs. Ward Was A Devoted Mother And Grandmother With A Strong Connection To Her Extended Family, To Her Friends, Her Faith, Her Church, And Her Prayer Group. She Will Be Greatly Missed. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend A Mass Of Christian Burial At St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gretna, La On Thursday, September 29, 2005 At 1:30 Pm. Visitation From Mothe Funeral Homes, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La On Thursday Morning From 10:00 Am Until 1:00 Pm. Interment: Westlawn Memorial Park. In Lieu Of Flowers, Send Donations To The American Lung Association Of Louisiana, 2325severn Avenue, Suite 8, Metairie, La 70001. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 **************************************** 000093 White - Jerrol Lee White 1939-2005. Jerrol Lee White, 66, Died Sunday, September 18, 2005 Of Cancer Surrounded By Family And Loved Ones At The Home Of His Daughter And Son In Law, Lisa And Will Clark In Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jerrol Was A Resident Of Metairie, Louisiana Where He Lived With His Loving Wife Of 43 Years, Mary Helen White. He Is Preceded In Death By His Parents, George P. White And Nadine Olive White Of St.Joseph, Missouri. Jerry, As Everyone Called Him, Graduated From Savannah High School, And Missouri Western College, And Received His Master's Degree In Criminal Justice From Central Missouri State In Warrensburg, Missouri. He Was Formerly The Owner Of "Don And Jerry's" Barber Shop On Frederick Boulevard, And After College Went On To Become A Federal Probation And Parole Officer In New Orleans, Louisiana, And Biloxi, Mississippi Totaling 24 Years. He Was An Avid Golfer And Former Member Of The Fairview Golf Course And Broadwater Country Club In Gulfport, Mississippi. Jerry Is Survived By His Devoted Wife, Mary Helen, His Daughter, Lisa Clark, Son In Law, Will Clark, And His Sister, Marlene Willis, Of Olathe, Kansas. He Also Leaves Behind His Two Precious Grandchildren, Trey And Ella Clark. Services Will Be Held 10:00am Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Family Will Receive Friends 6:00 To 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. There Will Be A Reception 11:30 A.M To 1:00 P.M. Friday, Following The Service At Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory Community Room. Times Picayune 09-23-2005 **************************************** 000094 White - Lawrence A. White, Sr. A Retired Cargo Agent Of Taca International Airlines Passed Away On Monday, August 29, 2005 At East Jefferson General Hospital. Age 78 Years. Beloved Husband Of Ray Aprill White. Father Of Lynette A. White, Lawrence A. White, Jr. And Glenn J. White. Grandfather Of Lauren Elizabeth White. Mr. White Was A Past Commander Of American Legion Post 267 And A Member Of 40 And 8th Voiture 201. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Memorial Services At St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 448 Metairie Road, Metairie, La., On Thursday, September 29, 2005 At 10:00am. In Lieu Of Flowers Donations To Charity Of Your Choice, Preferred. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-28-2005 **************************************** 000095 Zito - Frank Dominick Zito At Baton Rouge General Hospital On Sunday, September 25, 2005 At 5:25 A.M. Husband Of The Late Josephine Palmere Zito. Father Of James J. And Lucille A. Zito. Son Of The Late Sarah Tortamasi And Chiro Zito. Brother Of Josephine Chappitta, Mary Mumphrey And The Late Rosalie (Lilly) Centanni, Virginia Rudolph, Frances Rutan, Katherine Huber, Joseph, Nick, Phillip And Charley Zito. Grandfather Of Donna Z. Rieder And Jeannette Z. Grand. Great-Grandfather Of Wade And Alan Rieder And Sean Grand. Great- Great-Grandfather Of Wade Jr., Paula, Kevin And Kyle Rieder. Aged 102 Years, A Native Of Kenner And A Resident Of Metairie For The Past 50 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. A Funeral Mass Was Be Celebrated In The Chapel Of L.A. Muhleisen & Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. On Friday, September 30, 2005 At 1:00 P.M. Interment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery. Friends Visited After 9:00 A.M. On Friday. Times Picayune 09-29-2005 ****************************************