The Plaquemines Gazette Obits for 1979 Plaquemines Parish Louisiana Submitted by Darnell Brunner Beck (DarnellBrunner@hotmail.com) ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Rodney H ayres of Buras on Monday December 10 1979 at 3:15 p.m. beloved husband of Violet Buras; son of the late Christina Ayres Neilsen and Benjamin Harrison Ayres; brother of Mrs Helen Fuchs of Denville New Jersey, Francis Ayres of Durante California and the late Ted and Berdette Ayres aged 69 years a native of Minden Nebraska and a resident of Nuras for the past 56 years. Born 05-07-1910 SS# 439-18-08-94 ***** E. J. Ellzey of Venice, La., on Monday December 25, 1978 at 3:30 o'clock am beloved husband of the late Grace Stratton; Father of Mrs. Gene Roeder, Mrs Hallie Bakar, E. J., Jr., Richard Ellzey and the late John W111iam Ellzey alse survived by 16 grandchildren and g great granchildren age 99 years a native of Osyka, Miss. and a resident of Plaquemines Parish, for the past 58 years. ***** Mrs Mary Lou Williams Nelson of Boothville La on Saturday December 23, 1978 at 5:45 o'clock pm, beloved wife of the late Edward W Nelson, mother of Mrs Mae Adler, Mrs Dianne Tiser, Edward J and Ricky Nelson; daughter of Lydia Smith, and the late Joseph P Williams Sr; sister of Mrs Elizabeth Lord, Joseph P Jr, Milton and Jennie Mae Williams; also survived by 4 grandchildren age 53 yeaars, a native of Pilottown La and a resident of Boothville for the past 20 years. ***** Elreen Powell Albert on Saturday December 30, 1978 at 5 0'clock pm wife of the late Captain Vincent Albert, daughter of the late William and Julia Hughes Powell sister of Mrs. Noreen Franklin of Boothville. La and Mrs Hilda Grant of Empire La., the late Silvereen, Laureen, Ridovia, and Henry Clay Powell; niece of August Hughes of Empire La and the late Samuel and Joseph Hughes, Martha Davis and Dora Franklin also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives, a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish. ***** Mrs Sarah Collins Hanson of Port Sulpher on Wednesday January 3 1979 at 1 pm beloved wife of the late Geroge E Hanson mother of Mrs Vivian Albarado, Mrs Ellen Kimble and George E Hanson Jr daughter of the late Kate anderson and George W Collins also survived by 9 grandchildren age 66 years a native of Fullerton La and a resident of Port Sulpher for the past 32 years. ***** Miss Beverly A McClendon beloved daughter of M K McClendon and stepdaughter at Mrs. Josie Mae McClendon from Bogalusa, La. daughter of the late Grace McNabb McClendon; sister of Mrs. Laverne Ruth Chedville of Port Sulphur La. and Thomas G. McClendon of Bogalusa, La. and a devoted friend of Guynelle Duncan of Preston, MIssissIppi, 43 years old, a resident of Roseland La. and a former resident of Buras, La. ***** Theodore 0. Branch., Sr., on Saturday, Jan. 6, 1979 at 4:20 a.m.; husband of Mrs. Naomi McCulium Branche father of Theodora B Smith, Charlotte Bourgeois, Gloria DeBose, Jr, Ernest and Norbert Branche brother of Cecile Verrett, the late Ernest Branche, Celestine Williams and Dennis Branche, Sr; father in law of Sylvia Branche, Mrs Theodore Branche, Jr, Theodore Thomas A Smith, Sr, Arnold Bourgeois and Charles DeBose; brother in law of Mr. and Mrs. Raymomd Boutney, Mrs. Agnes Branche, Mr. And Mrs. Ernest McCullunand and the late Lester Verrett Survived by 16 grandchildren and host of niece sand nephews and other relatives and friends. A native of Pointe a la Hache, La. and a resident of New Orleans, La. for 67 years. ***** Adrian Leonard Coludrovich, Sr. of Marksville, La. On January 9,1979 at lO:50 pm. Husband of Ethelene Guilliot. Beloved father of Adrian Jr. and Valerie Ann Coludrovich. Beloved grandfather of Scotia Coludrovich. Beloved son of the late Viola Bowers and John Coludrovich. Beloved brother of Bernice Gasquet, Sonny, and Rennie Coludrovich Beloved uncle of J. F. and Bruce Gasquet Shelly and Rennie Lee Coldrovich, Jr. Age 50 years A native of New Orleans and along time resident of Buras, La. Former employee of Chevron Oil Co. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, morning, January 11, 1979 in the Chapel of Huson Funeral Home Marksville La Interment in St. Joseph's Mausoleum in Marksville, La. ***** Mrs Effie Heltz Marks of Belle Chasse La on Friday January 5, 1979 at 2 p.m., beloved wife of the late John Marks daughter of the late Zeo Keating and Prudent Heltz, sister of Mrs. Emma Keller, the late Louise Young, Lawrence, Prudent Jr., and Sidney Heltz, age 80 years, a native of St. John parish, La. and a resident of Belle Chasse La. for the past 18 years. ***** Nicole Frank Rodi on Monday January 8 1979 at 12:30 am husband of the late Elzia Forbe father of Bernard Rodi, Nicole Rodi Jr, Mrs Freda Ancar and Mrs Lillian Casbon, Mrs Joana Anclade and Mrs Alice Barrois, MAnuel, Jules and Peter Rodi and the late Mrs Beulah Rego, Mrs Rose Dennis and Ernest Rodi also survived by 16 grandchildren age 72 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Denham Springs for the past 8 years. ***** Mrs. Maizie (Mittie) Lawson Bruce of Belle Chasse on Tuesday January 16 1979 at 4:10 pm mother of Bertman Joseph Bruce Jr and Robert David Bruce daughter of Mrs Lucille Lawson and the late Roy Lawson sister of Mrs Hazel Haley, Mrs Mildred Oldham, Mrs JoAnn Burns, Mrs Ruby Vidal, Mrs Shirley Pierce, Mrs Thelma Carter, Blanchard, Jerry, George and Donald Lawson and the late Curtis and John R Lawson grandmother of Annette, Arlene and David Thomas Bruce age 52 years a native of Coushatta La and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 33 years. ***** Mrs Ernestine Jones Johnson on Sunday January 14 1979 at 1 pm daughter of the late Inest and Adele Jones beloved mother of Mmes. Eleanora Johnson, Doris Dave and Harriet Cager, Sam E Smith of this city and Miss Mable Smith of New York city and the late Ethel Thomas sister of Alex and Earl Jones and the late Rita Hall, mother in law of Mrs Lovernia Smith, Charles Cager, Robert Ben Thomas, Manuel Johnson and the late Raymond Dave, devoted cousin of Mrs Francis Patterson sister in law of Mmes Hattie, Christine and Henrietta Jones also survived by 24 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and frinds. ***** Emlie Melerine, on Tuesday January 16 1979 4:30 pm husband of Josephine Freire son of the late JosephineAreda and Cerilo Melerine father of Mrs Linda Perez, Clyde E. and Wayne J. Melerine and the late Sylvia Melerine brother of Mrs Hazel Quatroy and the late Dora and Roy Melerine stepbrother of Louis Cosse; also survived by 8 grandchildren; age 69 years a native of Ostrica, and a resident of St. Bernard Parish for the past 60 years. ***** Fannie L. Rollins on Saturday, January 13 1979 at 4:40 p.m. Beloved wife of the late Rev Henry Rollins mother of Isan and Earl Rollins mother in law of Mrs. Eula Bell Rollins and Mrs. Virgie L Rollins grandmother of Mrs Geraldine Taylor Morris, Thaddius Demosthenes Taylor also survived by 6 great grandchildren a host of neices, nephews and other relatives and friends A native of Woodlawn, La (Plaquemines Parish)and a resident of New Orleans for the past 75 years. ***** Horace J Spongia of Belle Chsse on Tuesday JAnuary 16 1979 at 5:4 pm son of the late Gertrude Loar and Mitchell Spongia Sr brother; of Louis and Mitchell C Spongia, Brenda Creel and Beverly Jones; also survived by 13 nieces and nephews, age 49 years a native of burwood and a resident of Belle Chasse for hte past 7 years. ***** Wallace claude Williams on Sunday January 14 1979 at 10:30 p.m., beloved husband of Mrs. Armenta Williams, father of Wallace Joseph Williams, Christina Flemings, Anita Maurice, Jennie McKendall, Velma Lodree, Mary Kisack, Bernard Holmes the late Beverly Johnson and Johnnie Holmes son of the late Emanuel Williams and Oneida LaFrance Williams, brother of Anita Souie, Madeline Frank and Bertha Hayes, also survived by 25 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces nephews and other relatives and friends a native of Pointe a la Hache. ***** George (Kelly) Bartholomew Sr on Tuesday January 23 1979 at 1:10 am husband of Earilne Phillips father of Marilyn Shelley, Don and Kelly Bartholomew grandfather of Tiffany Bartholomew, Brandi and Terri Lynn Shelley son of Aubania and Anthony Bartholomew age 41 years a native of Port Sulphur La. ***** Roy A Hebert Jr of Buras Sunday January 21 1979 at 7 p.m., beloved husband of Penny Sue Dore, son of Jeanette R. Charpentier and Antoine Hebert Sr stepson of Ray Chatelain brother of Mrs Deborah Ann Smith age 24 years a native of Galliano and a resident of Buras for the past 18 years. ***** Core Buras Ragas of Buras on Sunday, January 21, 1979 at 8:15 am beloved wife of the late Arthur J Ragas Sr mother of Mrs. Edwin J. Uora, Arthur J. Ragas Jr, Lance Rages Sr, and Dale Ragas daughter of the late Ozelina Buras and Florentine Buras sister Shirley Lafant, Mrs Victoria Buras, Mrs Irma Jaunet Herbert, Athony, Rrene and the late Hewitt and Richard Buras also survived by 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren age 73 years a native of Buras. ***** Miss Juanita Rigaud of Belle Chasse, on Wednesday January 27 1979 at 10 pm daughter of the late Alice Bayhi and Ulysse Rigaud sister of Mrs Odelle Ballay and the late Mrs Ada Perez, Leno, Ulysse Jr and Wilma Rigeud age 90 years a native of Plaquemines Parish. ***** Terry L Trudeau of Belle Chasse on Thursday January 18 1979 at 6 pm beloved father of Milton and Leon Trudeau son of Mrs Loraine Townsend step son of Milton R Townsend brother of Charles Varbel age 33 years a native of Torrance California and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 22 years. ***** Mae Babin Vicknair on friday January 19 1979 at 3:45 am wife of the late Hamilton {Shorty} Vicknair Sr mother of Mrs Harry {Mary} Stockton of Baton Rouge, Floyd Vicknair of Norco, Hamilton V Vicknair Jr of Laplace and Robert Vicknair of Metairie sister of Annie Bourgeois of Plaquemines La and the late Milda Gueho, Effie Barbay, Ella Guidry, Allen and Stone Babin daughter of the late Edna Saurez and Azemer Babin also survived by 7 grand children and 5 great grandchildren age 73 a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Norco for the past 47 years. ***** Mrs. Joan Lynn Champagne Beline of Belle Chasse, Louisiana on Tuesday January 30, 1979 it 5:00 a.m., beloved wife of Richard G. Beline, mother of Richard G. Beline Jr., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Marion Champagne, granddaughter of Mrs. Daniel Champagne and the late Daniel Champagne and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude Boudreaux, sister of Michael, Patrick and Donald Champagne, daughter-ln-law of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Beline Sr., age 30 years, a native of Gretna and a resident of Belle Chasse, Louisiana for the past 4 years. ***** Lindsay J Broussard of Port Sulpher on Saturday January 27 1979 at 1:30 pm beloved husband of Dorothy Landry father of Gary Paul and Todd Michael Broussard grandfather of Cullen Broussard son Maggie U C Broussard brother of Mrs Shelia Robeaux, James and Kenneth Boussard age 50 years a native of Abbeville and a resident of Port Sulpher for the past 31 years. ***** Keith David Burlette of Belle Chasse on Tuesday January 30, 1979 at 9:38 am father of Troy and Heather Burlette son of Helen Brauner and Mervin Burlette Sr, brother of Mervin (Butch) Jr, Charles, Terry, Richard, Phillip, Bettie, Thomas, Kent, Raymond and Gene Burlette, grandson of Mr and Mrs Henry Burlette Sr and the late Mr and Mrs Louis Brauner, age 30 years, a native of Algiers and and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past year. ***** Zvonimir Koludrovich on Sunday January 28 1979 at 12:30 pm beloved husband of Catherine Jaspriza Hihar Koludrovlch stepfather of Mrs Frances Bilich, Mrs Antoinette Ragas, Mrs Katie Pausina and Rado Hihar; brother of Mrs. Anka Stell of Empire, and Miss Tera and Ivo Koludrovlch or Orebec Yugoslavia son of the late Vinca Buntilich and Dominick Koludrovlch also survived by nieces and nephews age 78 years a native of Orebec Yugoslavia and a resident of Empire. ***** Infant Raimee Catherine Guillot of Gretna on January 27 1979 at 5 pm beloved daughter of Colleen Ann Arcement and Raymond Thomas Guillot, maternal granddaughter of Barbara Gilchrist and Collins Arcement Sr paternal granddaughter of Emma Falcon and Lloyd Guillot Sr great grand daughter of Mrs Avis Ammons Gilchrist , Grace and frank Oddo age 6 months a native of Gretna. ***** John H. (Brooklyn) Perazzo of Venice, Louisiana on Thursday January 25, l979 at 3:15 p.m., beloved husband of Beulah Goodman, father of Mrs. Richard (Rosalind) LeBlanc and Mrs. Paul (Shelia) Lott, son of the late Rose Marino and Nicholas Perazzo, brother of Mrs. Teresa Belletta, Joseph and Anthony Perazzo and the late Mrs. Josephine Petrizzo, Frank and Joseph Perazzo, also survived by 3 grandchildren, age 63 years, a native of Brooklyn New York and resident of Venice, Louisiana for the past 34 years. ***** Azalia Holyland Fitzgerald beloved wife of the late Edward P. Fitzgerald, aunt of Mrs. Casilva Cambelth, Col. Edward M. Hufft, Judge Preston H. Hufft and the late Major General Raymond F. Huftt, daughter of the late Fred Edward T Holyland and Julia Aragon, sister of the late Fred Holyland and Mrs. Casilda Huff. ***** Stella Dobson Hingle, on Wednesday, February 7, 1979 at 10:20 o'clock pm, wife of the late Dennis L. Hingle, mother of Mrs. Bernice Hingle, and Ansardi, daughter of the late Ernest Dobson and Amille Martin, sister of Mrs. Lionel Perez, Mrs. Peter Labasse and the late Onel Dobson, also survived by nieces and nephews, age 85 yrs., a native of Point A La Hache and a lifelong resident of Plequemines Parish. ****** Alvina B. LeBoeuf on Sunday February 4, 1979 at 10:30 pm beloved wife of the late Michael J. LeBoeuf Sr mother of Michael J. LeBoeuf Jr sister of Alma Montero also survived by 4 grandchildren age 77 a native of Homeplace. ***** George Rojas Jr of Venice on Saturday February 3 1979 at 7 pm beloved husband of Ellen Malse Rojas father of Mrs. Doris Otero Jr, Dennis Sr, Raymond Sr and Alvin F Rolas son of the late Dora Sweeney and George Rojes Sr brother of Earl, Leslie, Alvin and Russell Rojas also survived by l2 grandchildren and 3 graat grandchildren age 68 years a native of Lafitte and a resident of Venice for the past 18 years. ***** John Edwin Ruckert of Algiers, La. on Sunday, February 4, 1979 at 3:45 pm. Beloved husbend of Dorothy Agnelly. Father of Kim Ann Ruckert. Uncle of Karen Alesich and Dorothy Leviere; Son of Vivian Burg and the late Colomb J. Ruckert. Brother of Mrs. Colleen Schambra, Mrs. Adrienne Nielsen of Reno, Nv., Mrs. Jean Goodwyne, and Mrs. Dale Jane. Grandfather of Bridget, Brandy and Brent LeViere. Age 47 years. A native of New Orleans, La. ***** George M. Seibert on Monday, February 6, 1979 at 2.10 p.m., beloved husband of Josephine DiCarlo; father of Joseph P. Seibert, Sr.; brother of Mrs. Rosalie LaGreco, Joseph Taranto and the late Phillip Taranto; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, age 69 years, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Plaquemines Parish for the past 55 years. ***** Dorothy A. Sentilles on Thursday February 8, 1979 at 5:10 a.m. Beloved Wife Of the late Irwin F. Sentilles, Sr. Mother of Dorothy Eanes, Erwin F. Sentilles, Jr., Joyce Bourg, Jacquelyn Lochbaum Winona Mayo, Saar Sentilles and the late Seth Sentilles. Sister of Mrs. Joan Treuil and the late William, Paul and Victor Adams, Mrs. Winnie Treuil and Mrs. Catherine Sentilles. Also survived by 36 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren daughter of the late Paulin Adams and of Augustalla Goeffrey Age 82 years and a native of Plaquemines Parish, La. and a resident of Harahan, La. for 49 years. ***** Gerald H. Barrois Sr. of Jesuit Bend, La. on Thursday, February 15, 1979 at 6 o'clock a.m. beloved husband of Euphrasie Becnel, father of Gerard H. Barrois Jr., Mrs. Geraldine Landry, Mrs. Grace Dixon, Cedric H. Barrois, and the late Vivian Konek, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John E. Barrois Sr.; brother of Sidney T Barrois and the late Marceline Bayhi, John E., Benoit and Alfred Barrois. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, age 93 years. A native of Jesuit Bend, La. ***** Florestain (Green) Barthelemy on Sunday February 11 1979 at 8:45 am husband of Regina Sylve Barthelemy, Son of the late Francois and anna Sylve Barthelemy, son in law of Agnes Sylve, also survived by 7 brothers, 1 sister, 6 sisters in law, 4 brothers in law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. ***** George (Dewey) Conrad, on Monday February 12, 1979 at 8:15 o'clock a.m. Husband of the late Rite Conrad, son of the late Harriet Smith and George Conrad, father of Julie Franklin, grandfather of Dolores Williams, brother of the late Bessie Smith, Lucille Lewis, Ben Thomas. Brother in law of Henderson Lewis, father in law of the late Frank Franklin, also survlved by 12 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. ***** Steven Gaston Dobson Sr. on Sunday, February 11,1979 at 9:15 p.m. Beloved husband of Angeilna Saltarrelli Dobson; father of Steven G. Dobson Jr. of Downers Grove. Illinois, Mrs. Elliott F. (Rose) Ferrara and the late Paul N. Dobson, Mrs. Ralph (Audrey) Tramontana; father-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eugenie Trarnontana; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; age 82 years; a native of Polnte-a-la-Hache, Louisiana and a resident of New Orleans for the pest 76 years. ***** Albert W. (Piggy) Dragon on Saturday, February 10, 1979 at 7p.m., husband o'clock beloved by first marriage of the late Concetta Civiletto, and by second marriage of the late Theresa Zuberbier father of Anthony J Dragon, Albert J Dragon, Mrs Concetta M Kurtz, Emile J Dragon and Mrs Rosa F Silva son of the late Emile P. Dragon and Core Laritugnebrother of Mrs Ella Civiletto and the late Viola Gates, Adrian Migaud, Amelia Rappold, Maud Melbaum, Carrie Windstein and Emile Dragon also survived by 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchIldren, age 79 years a native of Plaquemines Parish, and lifelong resident of New Orleans, La. ***** Edward (Eddie) A. Plaisance, of Algiers, La. on Tuesday, February 13, 1979 at 5 o'clock p.m. Beloved husband of Marle Boudreaux, father of Mrs. Russell (Mircella) Blanchard, Mrs. Evelyn Jenkins, Mrs. Laura Bailey, Eddie, Eloi, Calvin, Roy Plaisance, the late Elsie Lynch and Melvin Plaisance. Son of the late Martha Dugas and Jules Plaisance. Brother of Isabell Lobue, Claude Plaisance the late Ida Barletto, Stella Plaisance, Judith Vorel, Numa, Abel, John, Joseph, Jules, Luke and Benny Plaisance. Also survived by 26 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Age 78 years a native of LaFourche Parish, La a resident of Algiers, La. for the past 60 years. ***** Arthur M. Chaussier, age 83 years on Tuesday February 13 1979 at 11:30 am Husband of Isabel Truxillo, father of Arthur Chaussier Jr. and Mrs. Gerald Borrello Sr., brother of Mrs. Bertha Nelson, and the late Paul and Eugene Chaussier, grandfather of Gerald, Vincent, and Sharon Borrello. ***** Lasse G A Grundstrom Sr of Port Sulpher on Wednesday February 28 1979 at 8 pm beloved husband of Rita Domonique; father of Lasse G A Jr, Larry Lee and Lester John Grundstrom, and Mrs Leah Bell, son of the late ida Linquist and Carl Grundstrom; brother of Eric Grundstrom of Heisinki Finland; also survived by 10 grandchildren age 62 years, a native of Finland and a resident of Port for the past 35 years. ***** Charles Warren Hintz of Belle Chasse on Saturday February 24 1979 at 10:00 am beloved husband of Joan Shiver step father of Rickey and Terri Polous son of the late Josephine Carter and Charles Henry Hintz also survived by several aunts and uncles Age 46 years a native of New Orleans and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past year. ***** Mrs Itherne Cillimous Beulah White on Sunday February 25 1979 at 9 am wife of the late Dr Cecil A White of Chicago Illinois daughter of the late Oliver A Cannon and Mrs Julia Woodest Cannon she was preceded in death by 9 sisters and 3 brothers also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. ***** Mrs. Eester G. Declouette, on Tuesduy, March 6 1979, at 10:30 p.m., beloved wife of the late Herman Declouette, Sr., mother of Merman Declouette, Jr., Mmes. Jullann Cornin, Dolores Polk, Kathleen Frederick and the late Gary Declouette, daughter at the lute Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Horse) Gibson, sister of Herman Gibson Sr Mmes Evelyn Brown, and Pauline Branch end the late Ophelia G. Parker, mother-in-law of Mrs. Dorothy Declouette, Harold Cornin, Thomas Polk, Gary Freferick, Sr., sister-in-law of Rev James Brown, Solomon Parker and Mrs. Clementine Gibson. grandmother of Nadine, Tonja, Troy, Nakita, Tyran and Gary Jr.; also survived bv a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. ***** Bertha Darby Foster on Fridey March 23 1979 at 12:10 am wife of the late Alfred E. Foster daughter of the late Marie Bricklaus and Frank Darby mother of Mrs. Cloverelle Loyacano and the late Ollvette Morris sister of Mrs. Alice Foster also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren age 90 years a native and lifelong resident of St Bernard Parish. ***** Albert F (Rip) Reppel on Monday March 26 1979 at 2:45 pm hushand of Ethelyn Cognevlch father of Jonothan Scott, Thomas Joseph and Carol Ann Reppel grandfather of Jason Thomas Reppel son of Edna Cordes Reppel and the late Edward G Reppel Sr brother of Edward G Reppel and the late Elaine Reppel age 51 years a resident of Buras La for the past 28 years. ***** Louis M. Scarabin, Sr., of Venice, La., on Tuesday, March 27, 1979 at 11:00 a.m., beloved husband of Gertrude Landry, father of Mrs. Judy Willig, Louis M. Jr., Jeffery, Ernest L., James, Wayne, and Minos Scarabin, and the late Charles Scarabin, son of the late Josephine Gartoucies and Joseph Scarabin, brother of Mrs. Margaret Buras, Mrs. Annis Viola, Mrs. Mary Burus, Mrs. Dorothy Circello, Ernest J., Randolph J., Herbert and Herman Scarabin and the late Joseph Jr., Vincent, Anthony and Mark Scarabin. Also survived by 12 grnndchildren. age 63 years. A native of Port Eads, La. and a resident of Venice, La, for the past 23 years. ***** Mrs Vicy Alexander on Monday April 2 1979 at 11 pm beloved daughter of Peter And Emma Wagner mother of Joseph Hamilton sister of John, Peter, Jacob, Jerry, Mary and Rose Wagner grandmother of Mary Rose, Joseph and Karlena Hamilton and Ray Webster aunt of Mildred Bullock, Mrs Lynch of Ca. mother in law od Mrs Mildred Webster also survived by a host of other relatives and friends a native of Bertrandville and a resident of New Orleans. ***** Frank Rosario Cusmano on Saturday March 31 1979 at 4:15 pm beloved husband of the late Rosie Albano father of Mrs Serafene Latino, Mrs Jennie Flynn and Lucien R Cusimano aon of the late Serafina Fasoni and Luciano Cusimano brother of Mrs Theresa McCluskey, Bernard Cusimano and the late Christopher Cusimano also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren age 84 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of New Orleans for the past 80 years. ***** Mrs Rose Encalade on Tuesday April 3 1979 at 5:30 am wife of Theodore Encalade Mmes Elouise Howard and Rose Marie hill, daughter of the late John Sr and Amy Picquet twin siter of Arthur Picquet sister of Mmes Beatrice Sylve, Ida Mae Reddick, Joyce Rhodes, Della, Agnes, Alice, Adeline, Helen and Delores Picquet, John Gilbert, Wilson, Martin, Joseph, Warren, Freddie and Dennis Picquet, niece of Mmes Hazel Encalade and Rosemary Bentley and Rev Arthur and Douglas Bentley god child of Mrs Rosalie Stokes mother in law of James Howard, Walter Hill and Mrs Betty Encalade also survived by 8 grandchildren 10 sisters in law 6 brothers in law and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. ***** Kenny Harvill of Venice La on Wesnesday March 28, 1979 at 6:30 o'clock pm beloved husband of Rite Arlene Kendrick, father of Stacy JoAnn, and Dawn Renee Harvill; son of Betty Roberts and Bertis Harvill, brother of Rite Gall Trichel, Shawn Renee, Michelle Nicola, David and Phillip Harvill age 26 years, a native of California and a resident of Venice, Louisiana for the past 9 years. ***** Joseph Cyril Mehrhoff on Monday April 2 1979 at 7 am husband of Margaret Treadaway Mehrhoff father of Leander G. Mehrhoff and Joseph C. Mehrhoff Jr and the late Mrs Virgil Burgess brother of Mrs Mary Turegano also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchildren age 78 years a antive of New Orleans and a resident of Plaquemines Parish for the past 50 years. ***** Mr Edward E St ann {Toe-Toe} {Ed} on Tuesday April 3 1979 at 5:30 am husband of Mrs Evelyn St Ann son of Veronica St Ann and the late Velery St Ann father of Mrs Yvonne Jack, Mari Henry, Donald St Ann, Elmo St Ann, and the late Edward St Ann brother of Mrs Dora Robertson, Audry Collins, Louis St Ann father in law of Emmit Jack, Horace Henry, Ernestine, Barbara and Myra St Ann son in law of Mr Rossevelt Pansy also survived by a 13 grandchildren, a host of nieces and uncles. ***** Casimir Ansardi, on Sunday, April 15, 1979 at 4:30 o'clock am beloved husband of the late Annie Leopold, father of Mrs. Barbara Collura; son of the late Marie Melerine and Dominick Ansardi; brother of the late Mrs. Jennle Dragon, Abraham, Adam, August, Ambrose, Jack, Robert and Louis Ansardi; also survived by 4 grandchildren, age 78 years, a native and life long resident of Plaquemines Parish. ***** Joseph Cash on Thursday April 12 1979 at 6:15 pm husband of Edna Pierce father of Gerald J. Cash, and the late Anthony Cash; son of the late Joseph Cash Sr. and Lena Cennatella; brother of Virvinia Savastano, and the late Matilda Ferrand, and Victor Cash; survived by 2 grandchildren, age 76 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of New Orleans, La. ***** Ellis W Loga Sr of Buras on Tuesday April 17 1979 at 3:55 am beloved husband of Esther Buras, father of Mrs Pamela Merritt, Mrs Wendy Morgan, Ellis Jr and Cleve Loga, son of Anna Bozant and the late William P Loga, brother of Mrs Jewel Ivancovich, benjamin H and lloyd Loga and the late Mrs Beulah Serpas, Earl and Anna Loga also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren age 69 years, a native of Pilottown and a resident of Buras for the past 16 years. ***** Elmo E Giordano Sr of Algiers La on Monday April 23 1979 at 7 am husband of Sarita Baninate, father of Linda Ridge, Deborah, Lorie Ann, Cynthia, Brenda, E.J., David, Michael, and Frank Giordano son of the late Eloise Perez and Frank B Giordano brother of Mrs Nevilie Dunewar, Mrs Steven T Lopez, Mrs Robert B Evans, Mrs. Daryl Cable, Earl, Lloyd, Carl, William and the late Frank Giordano also survived by 8 grandchildren Age 66 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Algiers for 40 years. ***** Lucien L Deiger on Thursday april 26 1979 at 4:15 pm husband of Lenore Savoie father of Mrs Allen (Carol) Wilamowski, Miss Deanne L Deiger, David L and Carey W Deiger son of the late Amelia Mole and Charles F Deiger brother of Mrs Alfred (Louise) Austen, Mrs Marvin (Lillian) Vicknair, Miss Aline A Deiger, John W and Alvin E Deiger and the late Charles G, Lawrence H, Michel W and Clements J Deiger grandfather of John C Wilamowski age 56 years a native of Gretna and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 17 years. ***** Forrest J Morgan of Venice La on Saturday April 2, 1979 at 11:30 am beloved husband of Ann Bubrig father of Mrs Rita Sullivan, Mrs Ralph T (Josephine) Bonneval and the late James A Morgan Sr son of the late Cornella Clark and Paul Morgan Sr brother of the late Mrs. Jeanette Kinkella, Mrs. Abigail Buras, Willie, Ned and Paul Morgan Jr also survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren age 82 years a native of Venice La and a resident of Denham Springs La for the past 10 months. ***** William J Williams, on Monday May 7 1979 at 6:15 pm beloved husband of Centia B Williams, son of the late Mr dnd Mrs Julius Williams, brother of the late Lloyd and Walter Williams, uncle of Mrs Rene J Lezare Jr., Mrs Harold McAllister, Mrs W C Bernard, other nieces and nephews age 80 years a native of Pointe a la Hache and a resident of New Orleans. ***** Herman Bernard Fontenelle on Monday May 14 1979 beloved husband of Ruth Erickson father of Herman L Fonetenell MD son of the late L T Fontenelle and Elvire Cosse Fontenelle survived by 3 grandchildren a native and resident of Pointe a la Hache. ***** Robert (Popee) Lamaire Sr on Tuesday May 15 1979 at 4:30 am in Erath La husband of the late Lawrence Landry father of robert Jr and Ewell Lamaire both of Forked Island La and Paul Lamaire of Gretna La, James and Harry Lamaire both of Sunset La and the late Wilbur Lamaire of Port Sulphur, Mrs. Minos Hebert of Erath La, Mrs. A.B. Bell Jr of Kaplan and Mrs. Joseph H Saucier of Port Sulphur also survived by 1 brother Ferdenand Lemeire of Kaplan 47 grand children he was formerly of Port Sulpher and a resident of of Kaplan La age 90 years. ***** James H Cothran of Belle Chasse on THursday May 22 1979 at 7:25 pm beloved husband of Mrs Neil Price Cothran father of Mrs Freda Greiner, Miss Tammy Jo Cothran, Mrs Barbara Porter, Mrs Shirley Sisung, Mrs Linda Roberts, Mrs Jean Baird, Mr Robert Kleffer brother of Joseph and Wilburn Cothran and Mrs Elizabeth Biliter son of Mrs Ollie Cothran and the late Willie Cothran also survived by 11 grandchildren, age 58 years a native of Rosaville, Georgia and a resident of Belle Chasse for 20 years. ***** Timothy Paul Everage of Port Sulphur on Sunday May 27, 1979 at 2:26 am beloved son of Mary Louise Hingle and Morris Wayne Everage brother of Christopher Anthony and Scott Patrick Everage; Paternal grandson of Mr & Mrs Curtis Everage maternal grandson of Mrs. Irene Hingle and the late James Anthony Hingle; age 13 years a native of Port Sulphur. ***** P. John Gauthier of Buras on Wednesday, May 30, 1979 at 4:30 o'clock a.m., beloved husband ot Blanche Peles, fatherof Mrs. E.B. (Verde) Porlie, Mrs Daniel (Clara) Buras, Mrs Anthony (Shirley) Ditta, Mrs Andy (Claire) Fendlason, Mrs L.J. (Joan) Gonzales, Hewitt J Gauthier and the late pierre John Gauthier Jr, son of the late Anna Meyer and Pierre E Gauthier, brother of Ernest Gauthier and the late Mrs. Julia Collette Buras, Daisy, Victoria, Joseph, Paul, Albert and Sidney Gauthier, also survived by 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, age 81 years a native of Boothville, La. and a resident of Buras, La. ***** Paul Jacomine, on Saturday, May 26, 1979, of 10 o'clock a.m., beloved husband of Katie Morel, father of Mrs. L. J. (Ethel) Broussard, and Mrs. Lester (Inez) Folse; son of the late Leocadle Pelas, and Jacques Jacomine; brother of Mrs. Marie Lombardo, Mrs. Ella Chauvin, Mrs. Leontine Lartigue, Mrs. Alzire Markey, Mrs. Anna Petit, Mrs. Lillian Blackman, and the late Mrs. Josephine Buras, Jack, Anthony, and Nicole Jacomine; also survived by 9 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren, age 91 years, a native of Buras, La., and a resident of New Orleans, La. ***** Earl H. Plaisance of Algiers on Monday May 28, 1979 at 12:45 pm beloved husband of Joyce Harris father of Barbara Needom, son of the late Aline Guidry and Numa Plaisance, step-son of Celestine S. Plaisance brother of Mabel Macafore, Dorine Brelet and Numa Plaisance Jr half brother of Shirley Weckerling, Joyce Beebe, Beulah Vining, Bettie LeBlanc, Gall Zeevi, June Dorcey and Lester (Buddy) Breaux grandfather of Dawn Michelle Needom age 56 yrs., a native of New Orleans. ***** Ray Meador on Sunday June 3 1979 at 9:40 pm husband of Patricia Price father of Thomas, Amy and Jason Meador son of Yvonne Pruitt and Charles W Meador brother of Mrs Yvette jones, Annette and Paulette Meador age 37 years a native of Richmond Va and a resident of Buras for the past 15 years. ***** Ida Montetegue on Tuesday June 5, 1979 at 5:45 p.m beloved wife of the late Frank Montetegue Sr sister of the late John Baudy Sr and Walter Baudy Sr mother of Mrs Alvera Sayas, Mrs JulIa Gaspard, Clarence, Frank, Lawrence, Rudolph, Wilfred and Anthony (Tony) Montetegue mothor-in-law of Lester Sayas Sr, Helen, Hilda, Eleonor, Laverne, Barbera and Myrtle Monteague cousin of Modeste Francois also survived by 25 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren 2 greet great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. ***** Albert R Panepinto on Sunday june 3 1979 at 10:30am husband of the late Barbara Ann Vines by second marriage father of Mrs Robingaie Doming, Mrs Ronessa LeBlanc, Roxanne, Roy, Rossi, Rosario, Romy, Rock and Rory Panepinto son of Grace Spinoso and the late Roy Panepinto. brother of Mrs Phillis Porche, Mrs MAry Grace Muller and Mrs Rosemary Bascle also survived by 3 grandchlidren age 48 years. A native of Chicago IL. and a resident of Gretna for the past 42 years. ***** Wesley Albert Riley on Tuesday June 5 1979 at 9 am beloved husband of Thlma Bernadine Riley, fahter of Mrs Janie Moore, Mona Ann, Chamlia, Ray Carl and Terry Riley; son of the late Willie Riley and the late Nellie Wells Riley brother of Thelma Jones and Willie Edward Riley nephew of Mrs Carrie Sanders, Mrs Evelyn Ross and Mr Frank Wells also survived by 6 grandchildren, 1 son in law 2 daughters in law also 6 brothers in law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and other relatives and friends a native of Sunrise for 46 years. ***** Della Rose Martin Simms on Monday June 4, 1979 at 9:45 am Wife of the late Frank G Simms beloved mother of Frank G Jr, Firmin E Simms, and the late Rosemary Simms Sister of Mrs Irene M Dolese, Mrs Pearl C Pourciau, Mrs Lucielle C Demarest, Sidney J Cavalier, and the late Richard J Martin and Milton D Cavalier also survived by a grandchildren and 5 great grand children age 84 years a native of Pointe a la Hache and a resident of New Orleans for the past 74 years. ****** Mrs. Anne Marie Reddick Williams on Thursday, May 31, 1979, at 2:45 o'clock p.m., daughtar of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Reddick Sr, wife of Joseph Caul Williams Sr mother of Joseph Caul Jr, Verdon, Ryan and Tyshika Williams, sister of Geneva, Louise and Louis Parker Gladys Battle, Emma, August and Joseph Barthelemy, Rita Mae Johnson, Arthur and Norman Reddick Jr daughter in law of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams Jr also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews sisters in law, brothers in law and other relatives and friends. ***** Lillian Grace Romero Clausen of Belle Chasse on Saturday June 9 1979 at 5:55 pm beloved wife of the late Christian A Clausen Sr mother of the late Mrs. Malorie Doris Lumpkin and the late Christian A Clausen Jr daughter of the late Mary Ann Trauth and Ulger Romero sister of Mrs. Birdie R Riley and Emile Romero grandmother of Mr. end Mrs. Christian C Calamie Sr, Dr and Mrs Christian A Clausen III, Mr and Mrs Robert A Clausen Sr, Mrs Carolyn C Kriger Sr, Charlene Clausen and Miss Chrissy Clausen also survived by 10 great grandchildren age 84 years a native of Franklin and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 35 years. ***** Tom Jones, Jr., on Thursday, June 14, 1979, at 1:30 o'Clock a.m., husband of Cerlene Gwenfra Jones, son of Tom Jones, Sr., and the late Marilyn Anserdi; brother of Mrs. Glenda Lynn Thomason, grandson of Olivia Paragoia and Sebastian Ansardi, age 20 years, a native of Texas, and a resident of Plaquemines Parish. ***** Hazel Thomson Green on Friday June 15 l979 at 12:30 am beloved wife of Mr. Sanford Green Sr. daughter of the late James Thompson and Victoria Davis Thompson mother of Mrs. Carmelle Fernandez step mother of Mrs. Lillie Mae Peters and Sanford Green Jr sister of Mrs. Pearl Banks, Mrs. Marion Powell, Victoria Bannister, James Thompson Jr, John Flemings, Reyne Thompson, Mrs Dorothy Dabon and the late Myrtle Hills sister-in-law of Frances Green, Rev George Beacham, Rochester Banks, Viola Flemings and the late Lillie Beacham, aunt of Eric Hills, Therman Henry, cousin of Vivian Wilcox friend of Mrs. A. Wallace, M Brown and J. Douglas, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. ***** Lillian Payne on Sunday June 17, 1979, at 1:47 pm Daughter of the late Jeff Payne and Susan Holloway Payne; mother of Mrs. Dolores Burns; sister of Ms. Gladys Payne, Mrs. Nancy P. Hughes, John and Harry Payne, the late Pearl Payne; devoted friend of Mr. George Alfred; grandmother of Karen Johnson, Larry and Robert Holland Sr, Jerome, Kenneth, Anthony and Keith Burns; also survived by 8 great grandchildren grandmother in law of Paul Johnson, Ella and Patricia Holland; sister-in-law of Mrs. Hannah Payne; Godmother of Mrs. Helen McCloud, Peter Payne III, Ernest Camel Jr., and Craig Jones. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. ***** Phillip H Simmons Sr on Thursday June 21 1979 at 5:45 am husband of Elvira Artigue by secon marrage father of Mrs Merry Volk, Mrs Margaret Bondi and Phillip H Simmons Jr son of the late Carrie Johnson and Aaron R Simmons brother of Mrs Beulah Stockfleth and A Roy Simmons also survived by 12 grandchildren age 62 years a native of Pointe Pleasant and a resident of Empire for the past 50 years. ***** Albert J. Squarsich of Buras La. on Wednesday June 20, 1979 at 3:15 am beloved husband of Rosemary Buras father of Mrs. Patricia Plumer, Mrs Darlene Plumer, Mrs. Elaine ledet, Clifton, Pauline, Kenneth and Gary Squarsich son of the late Victorine Barrois and Noel Squarsich brother of Mrs Annie Buras, Ella, George and August Squarsich and the late Mrs Agnes Collette, Georgiana, Wilson, and James Squarsich also survived by four grandchildren age 58 years. A native of Buras La. ***** Sophia Dison Williams on Sunday June 17 1979 at 3:50 am beloved daughter of the late William Dison and Mrs Lena Thompson Dison mother of Isaiah, Joseph, and Bernell Williams, Christine Joseph, and Elouise Jackson sister of Joseph, Charles, Ben, Henry, and the late Oliver Dison and Isaac Butler mother in law of Frank Joseph, Harold Jackson, Jewel, Rita and Louis Williams sister in law of Ines and Odeal Dison grandmother of the late Alvin Joseph friend of Mr and Mrs Rudiolph Gomes of New Orleans Mr and Mrs James Hutchings of Seattle Wash, also survived by 15 grandchildren 10 great grand children a host of neices nephews many other relatives and friends. ***** Ambrose Hingle on Friday June 22 1979 at 11 am beloved husband of Cecile Rhodie, father of Mrs Albert Denesse, Mrs Oscar Desiatte, Mrs Paul A Montz, Mrs Joseph Plediscalzo, Joseph N. Hermann and Shirley Hingle also survived by 4 sister 2 brothers 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren age 85 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of New Orleans for the past 10 years ***** Herman J Johnson on Friday June 22 1979 at 7 pm beloved son of the late Alice Rigaud and Albert C Johnson brother of Carroll P Johnson half brother of Martin, Joseph, Johnny, Honry, Norman, Jeanette and Mae Johnson uncle of Mrna Buras and Larry Johnson age 60 years a native and resident of Empire. ***** Wallace W Small on Monday June 23 1979 at 12 noon husband of Shelia Ellis Small father of Steven charles and Wallace Dale Small son of the late Lelia Nelson and John Charles Small brother of Mrs Mildred Small, mrs Theda Small, Mrs Barbara Small, John, Fred, Paul and Charles Small and the late Thomas Smallage 52 years a native of West Virginia and a resident of Port Sulpher for the past 19 years. ***** Rose Ballay Vogt of HomePlace on Sunday June 24 1979 at 10:08 pm beloved wife of John J Vogt Sr mother of John J Vogt Jr daughter of the late Suzanne Chartier and Benjamin Ballay sister of Justin and Herman Ballay and the late Kermit Ballay grandmother of John J Vogt III, Patty ann and Monica Rose Vogt grandmother of John J Vogt IV age 76 years a native of Home Place. ***** Ada Anderson Clark on Friday June 29 1979 at 1 pm wife of the late Robert R Clark mother of Mrs Bryan J lehmann Jr of Norco, Marshall J Clark of Ponchatoula grandmother of James C Dyson of New Sarpy, Robert and Jennifer Clark of Ponchatoula age 86 years a native of Pointe a la Hache and a resident of New Sarpy. ***** Carey Davis on Wednesday June 27 1979 at 6:35 pm husband of Mrs Pearl Zenon Davis, son of the late Chester and Emma S Davis, son in law of the late Rev Albert J and Henrietta S Zenon, father of Mrs Pearlie D Manuel, Allen and Henry Davis brother of Earl Davis Sr and the late Ope D Parker, Joseph, Chester and Fabiola Davis, godfather of Albert J Zenon and Michael Manuel, father in law of George J Manuel Sr, Sylvia A and Lula J Davis, also survived by 20 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and a host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends age 77 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Port Sulpher. ***** Nelson Joseph Ordoyne on Wednesday June 28 1979 beloved husband of Mildred Ordoyne father of Nelson J Ordoyne Jr Fort Worth Texas Johnny Ordoyne of Houston Texas, Richard L Ordoyne of New Orleans, Wallace Ordoyne of New Orleans, Billy Ordoyne of Ruston La, Michael Ordoyne of New Orleans, Rosemary Hebert of New Orleans, Patsy L Heart Ordoyne of Slidell La, brother of Wilson Ordoyne, Tommy Ordoyne, Mary Cormier, Lucille Stonich also survived by 10 grandchildren age 61 years native of Thibodaux resident of Slidell for seven years coming from Buras La. ***** Rosalle Vaughnn on Sunday July 1 1979 at 5 pm wife of William Vaughn mother of the late Robert Sr, and Rose Vaughn, Edna Avist sister of Edward Duncun Sr and the late Walter, Robert, Alfred, John Duncan, Viola Avist, Clara Riley and Vic St. Ann sister in law of Bernice, Mollie, Ethel Duncan and Olivia Vaughn mother in law of Olivia Vaughn and Russian Avist also survived by 18 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. ***** Elda Buras Friedman of Venice on Wednesday July 11, 1979 at 1:30 o'clock pm beloved wife of the late John M. Friedman mother of the late John J (Lou) Friedman grandmother of Mrs. Rachel F. Allen, Mrs. Ivy F. Motes and John J. Friedmen Jr daughter of the late Melvina Clark and Peter F. Buras sister of Mrs. Louise Gartoucies, Paul Buras and the late Mrs. Sophia Cognevich, Marie, Felix, Constance, August, Joe, and George Buras also survived by 2 great grendchildren age 83 years a native Venice. ***** Alfreida Elizabeth Goodman on Monday July 2 1979 at 10 pm wife of John James Goodman Sr of Boothville mother of John James Goodman Jr and Norma Ruth Ragas sister of Joseph G Gurtner grandmother of Kevin Ragas, Lacey Ragas Brisby and Todd Goodman great grandmother of Stephanie Ragas age 79 years ***** Emmett J Ragas of Buras Loulsiana on Saturday July 7, 1979 at 7:19 pm beloved son of the late Viola Baril and Frank Rages Sr brother of Mrs Amelia Hall, Bertney, Frank Jr and Hewitt Ragas also survived by nieces 3 nephews 6 grandnieces and 6 grandnephews age 60 years a native of Buras. ***** James C (Bob) Branch of Port Sulpher La on Friday July 13, 1979 at 8:20 am beloved husband of Eula Treadaway; son of the late Maude Stella Williams and C E Branch; brother of Edna Eckardt and the late Charles Branch also survived by several nieces and nephews age 59 years a native of Hammond La and a resident of Plaquemines Parish for the past 28 years. ***** Albin Demandre Sr on Tuesday July 17 1979 at 1 pm husband of Vera Ackerhans father of Albin Demandre Jr, Mrs Jeannette Reardon and Mrs Barbara Hoots son of the late Helen Hingle and Gustave Demandre brother of Mrs Eunice Burmaster and Gerald demandre also survived by 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandson age 67 years a native of Buras and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 35 years. ***** James Alvin Ellis of Venice on Monday July 16, 1979 at 12:30 o'clock p.m., beloved husband of Isabelle Buras Ellis, father of Mrs. Joyce Clark; son of the late Stella Mecaillster and Joseph W. Ellis; step son of Bernice LeBlanc, brother of Mrs Leone Stewart, and Clarence Ellis half brother of Mrs Betty Little, Mrs Sharon James, Mrs Mary Clarse, Mrs Connie Dugar, Deanie Ellis, Curtis and Cecil Ellis, father in law of Joseph A. Clark Jr grandfather of Michelle Christie, Brandy, and Mandy Clark, age 52 years, a native of Holden and a resident of Venice, La. for the past 35 years. ***** Elsie Buras Gasquet on Tuesday July 17 1979 at 11:55 pm wife of the late Marcellus E Gasquet Jr daughter of the late Rosanna Buras and John C Buras sister of Chauvin Buras and the late Mrs Amelia B Franovich, Peter c and Florantine N Buras age 70 years a native of Venice. ***** Miss Debbie (Doyo) Glass on Monday July 16 1979 at 7:40 pm daughter of Mrs Verona (Sue) Treadway Morel and the late Frank Glass step daughter of Julius Morel sister of Marvin, Leonard and Daryl Glass the late Elizabeth Glass age 28 years a native of Port Sulpher and a resident of New 0lreans for the past 9 years. ***** Joseph LaFrance on Tuesday July 10 1979 at1:45 pm son of Esmy LaFrance Sr and the late Cecile Bailey LaFrance father of hilda (Peaches) LaFrance and Joseph LaFrance Jr beloved brother of Esmy Jr, Wanda, Tessie and Leon Lafrance beloved friend of Stephanie Green also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. ***** Benjamin "Buddy" Lee on Friday July 13, 1979 at 8:30 pm beloved husband of Mrs Cleo Jones Lee of Sunrise Father of Mrs. Elaine Hurd, Emanuel, Vivian and Herman Lee of Apalachia Fl. Sabra Lee of Sunrise and the late Billy and Edward Lee foster father of Dean L Thomas of Gretna son of the late Oscar and Sabre Bryant Lee, brother of Bryant Lee and Lucille Woods of Panama City Fl also survived by 5 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives age 70 a native of Panama City Fl and a resident of Sunrise for the past 25 years. ***** Ulice A Pelas of Buras La on Wednesday July 18 1979 at 8 am beloved husband of Gloria Lang, father of Don A Pelas and Mrs Charlene Armstrong; son of the late Regina Ricouard and Anthony Pelas; brother of Mrs Elsie Zeringue, Mrs Stella Jacomine, Mrs Thelma Davis, Mrs Fern Burrus and the late Mrs Mamie Chedville, grandfather of Jeanine Pelas, Murray-Don, Kevin and Darren Armstrong age 66 years a native of Buras and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 5 years. ***** Cecile Marie Thibodeaux on Sunday July 15 1979 at 7:20 am daughter of the late Marie Montet and Orville Thibodeaux sister of Mrs Elizabeth Thibodeaux and the late John, Adrian, George, Joseph and Eno Thibodeaux, Mrs Luke Granier, Mrs Joseph Granier, Mrs MArcel David, Mrs Jeanne Bankston and Mrs Richard Laurent age 78 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of New Orleans for the past 59 years. ***** Kermit A (Jack) Ballay of Port Sulpher on Saturday July 21 1979 at 7:10 pm husband of Gertrude Huval father of Mrs PAmela Ann Bryd and Ron A Ballay son of the late Frances Pigniolo and Kermit C Ballay step son of the late Louise C Ballay grandfather of David Michael Byrd brother of Mrs Linda Stipelcovich, Mrs Gail Gonzales, Benjamin and Kenneth Ballay age 49 years a native of Plaquemines Parish. ***** Mrs Miguella B Hingle of Port Sulpher on Thursday July 19 1979 at 4:10 pm beloved wife of the late Joseph W Hingle sister of Mrs Zina B Hingle and the late Virginia Rolaf and Frank Bruney Jr daughter of the late Virginia Jackson and Frank Bruney Sr age 70 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Port Sulpher for the past 50 years. ***** Herbert J. (Buddy) Rousselle sr on Friday July 20 1979 at 2 pm husband of Ethel Templemen father of Mrs Elizabeth Gwinn and the late Herbert Rousselle Jr and Barbara L Rousselle brother of Mrs Louise Gale and the late Lawrence Rousselle Sr and Mrs Loulla Sadler also survived by 4 grandchildren a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resdient of Belle Chasse age 83 years. ***** L M (Chick) Tinsley on Monday July 23 1979 at 9 am husband of Juilet Adams Tinsley father of Mrs Mary Dell Franceski and Dale M. (Buddy) Tinsley son of Mrs MAry Noble Burnett and the late Alpha Brown Tinsley brother of Mrs Mary T Adkins, Dillard B Tinsley and the late Gladney, Jess D and A Dale Tinsley also survived by 6 grandchildren age 63 years a native of Claiborne Parish and a resident of Plaquemines Parish for the past 41 years. ***** William B Bailey of Belle Chasse on Sunday July 22 1979 at 11:15 am beloved husband of Beatrice Goins father of Mrs Mary Troup brother of James Ballay and Mrs Marie Brauddus of Lancaster Kentucky. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery. ***** Frederick Gasquet on Sunday July 29 1979 at 3 pm son of the late Marie Louise Plummer and Marcellus Gasquet brother of Mrs Arthur C (Cora) Buras, John, Earl and Louis Gasquet and the late Mrs Mathilda G Roberts and Marcellus Gasquet Jr age 79 years a native of Triumph and a resident of Venice for the past 45 years. ***** Melva M Lartigue of Belle Chasse on Saturday August 4 1979 at 5 pm mother of Mrs Earlis (Edna Mae) Vedros, daughter of the late Josephine Treuil and Reginald C Lartigue; sister of THeresa, Rosemary, Reginald J Sr and Joseph Lartigue and the late Alvin and Roland Lartigue, grandmother of Sandra Vedros, age 57 years, a native of Algiers and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 49 years. ***** Mrs Florence Landry Pizzettier on Wednesday August 1 1979 at 2:15 pm wife of the late Joseph Pizzettier mother of Mrs Patricia Pollard, Mrs Mary Ranum, Mrs Rebecca Couture, James and Leon Pizzettier also survived by 5 grandchildren age 65 years a native of Union La a former resident of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of St. Bernard Parish. ***** Ethel Grob Landry, on Thursday, August 16 1979 at 10:55 pm beloved wife of Olide J(OJ) Landry mother of Larry, Nelson, Harold Gerald and Daniel Landry sister of Mabel, Carl, Ralph, Roy anf Alfred Grob and the late Earl and George Grob Jr daughter of the late Louise Caro and George Grob Sr also survived by 9 grandchildren age 71 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Arabi for the past 32 years. ***** Lynn J. Levasseur, of Belle Chasse on Tuesday August 21, 1979 at 7:45 am beloved husband of Elizabeth Heuvel father of Terry S, Daniel E, Patricia E and Gregory J. Levasseur brother of Ludger R Jr, Sylvian Cleve, Jewel P and Luther C. Levesseur; grandfather of Terry Jr. and Jennifer Leigh Levasseur age 55 years a native of Powhatan La and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 32 years. ***** John P. Fischtziur, of Empire and Alglers, La., on Wednesday, August 19, 1979, at 10:10 p.m., beloved husband of Ceacter Hotard, father of J.C. Fischtziur, grandfather of John and Adriane Fischtziur, son of the late Lela Chlorco a Fischtzlur, brother of Mrs Mrs Katie Carevich, Mrs. DeDe Phillips, Mrs. Stuart Guey Sr, Anthony, Joseph and the late Peter Fischtziur age 69 years; a native of Ostrica La. ***** Mrs Bernadette Kass Baudin of Belle Chasse on Friday November 2 1979 at 7:30 pm wife of the late W P Baudin sister of Xavier Kass and the late Mrs Alex Carpenter, Mrs Walter White, Mrs Caret Clement, Mrs Iona St Armant, Peter, John, and W A Kass jr age 81 years a native of Gretna and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 3 years. ***** August E Despaux Sr of Barataria La on Tuesday October 30 1979 at 6:30 pm beloved husband of Mrs Esther BAsse Despaux Jr brother of Mrs Edwin Despaux and Mrs William Davis and the late Lionel, John and Charles Despaux son of the late Joseph and Amelia Lesuse Despaux also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren age 75 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 57 years. ***** Mrs Caterine Buras Douglass on Wednesday October 31 1979 at 9:30 am wife of the late Earl Douglass daughter of the late Louise Hingle and Antoine Buras sister of the late Mrs. Louise (Bijou) Hingle, Mrs Marie Rousse, Mrs Leontine Buras Johnson, Mrs Annette Doll Yuratich, Mrs Bertha Matulich, George, Mark and Martin Buras also survived by a host nieces and nephews age 79 years a native of Home Place. ***** Elrick (Mickey) Vidrine, Jr., age 23 years, son of Yvonne Busby end Elrick Vidrine Sr., brother of Mrs. Lynn Vidrine Taylor. Was in an automobile accident on Tuesday, October 23, 1979 at Ridge Crest, California. Died on Monday, October 29, 1979 Also Survived by his fiance Miss Norma Johnson of Belle Chesse, Louisiana. Survived also by his grandmother Yvonne Rooney of Covington, Louisiana and Mrs. Viola Vidrine of New Orleans. ***** Milton F Ebel of Port Sulpher on Friday September 7 1979 at 2:30pm beloved husband of Alma Lassig, father of Mrs Charles (Irene) Ertell Jr, grandfather of Mrs Robin E Duniap, Karen and Keith Ertell; great grandfather of Holly S Duniap son of the late Selma Hornshu and Fred Ebel brother of Mrs Elvira Ehrig, Elroy and the late Arnold Ebel age 71 years a native of Texas and a resident of Port Sulpher La for the past 46 years. ***** Odlie Corinne Hingle, on Wednesday September 5, 1979 at 5:45 pm daughter of the late Elisa Bachemin and Henry Hingle sister of Mrs Camille (Anita) Goodheit age 80 years a native of Pointe a la Hache and a resident of New Orleans. ***** Mrs Antoinette Armstrong Walter, of Vinton, La. on Fridiy, August 31, 1979, at 3:50 o'clock a m beloved wife of Charles Cecil Walter. mother of Mrs. Geyle Kluttz, and Donna Lynn Johnson; daughter of the late Zeme Buras and Victor Armstrong, sister of Adam and Howard Armstrong and the late Mrs. Evelyn Lucas, Victor, Louis, Rene, and James Armstrong grandmother of Carl and Charles Kluttz age 67 years, a native of Buras, La., and a resident of Vinton, La. for the past 10 years. ***** Louise (MeMe) Butler on Saturday September 8, 1979 at 10:42 o'clock am, daughter of the late Lear Olliere and Dave Thompson, wife of the late Rev Lucas Butler, mother of Mrs. Lear LaFrance, Mrs. Louise Franklin, Oliver Butler and John Butler, mother-ln-law of John LaFrance, Archie Franklin, Edwina Butler and Helen Butler, sister of Roseile Thompson, Lillie Smith, Olivier Griffin and Dave Thompson and the late Camille Populus, Mattle Ganier, Sedonia Mercadel, Joseph Schexnider and Walter Thompson, stepmother of Luces Butler Jr., Thelma Cole and the late Hazel Enclarde, Mabie Richardson and Rev. Nora Butler, friend of Lionel Enclarde, sister-in-law of Lucinda Handy, also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends A native of Phoenix, La. ***** Milton F Ebel of Port Sulpher on Friday September 7 1979 at 2:30pm beloved husband of Alma Lassig, father of Mrs Charles (Irene) Ertell Jr, grandfather of Mrs Robin E Duniap, Karen and Keith Ertell; great grandfather of Holly S Duniap son of the late Selma Hornshu and Fred Ebel brother of Mrs Elvira Ehrig, Elroy and the late Arnold Ebel age 71 years a native of Texas and a resident of Port Sulpher La for the past 46 years. ***** Mrs. Katherine Ann Armstrong, of Venice, La. on Thursday, September 20, 1919, at 9:15 0'clock p.m.. beloved wife of Robert C. Armstrong by second marriage, and of the late Corvan Joseph Robichaux, Sr. by first marriage, mother of Corvan J. (C. J.)Robichaux, Jr., daughter of August Buras and the late Ethel K. Kinkella, sister of Leroy A. Buras; also survived by 1 grandchild, age 50 years, a native of Vanice La. ***** Oliver Grandison on Sunday; September 16, at 4:30 pm. beloved husband ef Mrs. Hilda Jones Grandison; sonn of the late Richard and Elizabeth Grandison; father of Mmes. Audrey Henderson, Eula Lobrie, Leola Wllliams, Leotha Davis and Earline Ross; stepfather of Ulysses and Robert Morgan; brother of the late Lillie Sullen, Mamie Brock, Moliere, Willie and joseph Grandison; father in law of Whitney Henderson, George Lobrie, Eugene davis, Smile Ross and the late Matthew Williams Jr; also survived by 23 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. A native of ironton La. ***** Olga Isabelle Waltzer Menge on friday September 21 1979 at 1:50 am wife of Joseph Anton Menge, mother of Wilbur J. and Berthel A. Menge daughter of the late Alice Mary Decker and Joseph J. Waltzer sister of the late Andrew, Joseph, and Hewitt Waltzer half sister of Mrs. Gertrude W. Reussian grand mother of Berthel A. and M. Karen Menge and Mark D Menge age 78 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of New Orleans. ***** Helen Rose Moran on Tuesday September 18 1979 at 7:30 pm beloved daughter of the late Joseph Moran and Delia Handy Moran sister of Ernest Moran Sr and the late Gertrude Tinson, alm Hillsm Lillian Moran sister in law of Mr Joseph Tinson Sr also survived by a host of neices and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends a native of Phoenix and a resident of Los angeles Ca for 11 years. ***** Oliver Benjamin Tinson Sr on Wednesday September 12 1979 at 6:45 am beloved husband of the late Dora Tinson, son of the late August Tinson Sr and Sedonia Nogess Tinson father of John, August, Peter, Joseph, Louis, Nicholas, Martin, Olivier and Delores Tinson, Mrs Augustinne Ellis and Marie Pannell brother of Mrs Thelma BArnes, Olympia Summers, Joseph Tinson Sr and the late August Tinson Jr and Alvin Tinson uncle of Walter Tinson Sr also survived by 29 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren 4 brothers in law 4 sisters in law and a host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends a native and resident of Pointe a la Hache. ***** Mary Ann Batinich Mikasinovich on Thursday September 27, 1979 at 5:15 pm wife of Branko Mikasinovich; daughter of Gloria Cvitanovich and Drago Batinich; sister of Joan Batinich; daughter in law of Sava and Ruza Mikasinovich of Yugoslavia age 31 years a native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie La. ***** Herbert Collette of Buras LA husband of Josephine Taylor; step father of Mrs Alene Madere, Robert and Lou Mistich; son of the late Leontine Sylve and Baptiste Collette; brother of Mrs Paul {Lucille} Armstrong and the late Mrs Mazle Tyler, Fred and albert Collette; also survived by 9 grand children and 23 great grandchildren; age 72 years. published September 1979 ***** Mateo C Machella Sr of Buras on Monday September 24 1979 at 4:00 pm husband of Rosina Ragas; father of Mateo C Jr, JAmes F and John A Machella; son of the late Lucy Armstrong and Mateo Charles MAchella brother of Annie Gerica, Sylvia Simon, Olga Weinhardt, John J Machella and the late Mary Cappiello and Molly Machella; also surivived by 13 grandchildren and 4 great grand children age 73 years a native of Plaquemines Parish. ***** Francis Joseph Kinler Jr on Sunday October 7 1979 husband of the late Agnes Schlaber and father of Frank and Jon Kinler brother of Mrs Theresa K Mall, Mrs Ruth K Nate, James Kinler and the late Joseph Kinler son of Leona Rubleau Gi;beau and Frank Kinler Sr also survived by 3 grandchildren Steven, Celeste and Jessica Kinler age 52 years a native of Hahnville and a resident of Venice La for the past year. ***** Mr Walter Arnolia on Thursday October 18 1979 husband of the late Eva Thomas Arnolia, father of Mrs Bernice Miller and the late Mildred hills and Lawrence arnolia father in law of Mrs Richard miller also survived by a host of grandchildren great grandchildren nieces nephews other relatives and friends. ***** Mrs Annie Louise Dureau Ansardi on Friday October 19 1979 wife of the late Willie Ansardi Sr mother of the late Louise Simmons, Willie Jr and Ernest Ansardi sister of Eugene and louis Dureau and the late Bertha Dureau, Angelina Ansardi, George, Farolie, Romain Dureau grandmother of Gregory Ansardi age 84 years. ***** Mrs Annette B Bowers of Empire on Saturday October 27 1979 at 12:05 am wife of the late David j bowers mother of Mrs Eva B Frelich, Mrs Agnes Dimak, Mrs Velma Gallet, Warren, Milton, Melvin bowers and the late Alda bowers; daughter of the late Felicie Bruney and azenore Buras sister of Mrs Julia Juka and the late Mrs Angela Hingle, Willie, Frank, and Joseph Buras also survived by 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren age 79 years a native of Empire La. ***** Roy j Naquin Sr on Friday November 2 1979 at 11:00 am husband of Barbara Marie Desselie father of Mrs Laura Lee Sauccier, Mrs Anna Clair Cheppetta, Michael, Thelma, Guy, Dawn. Kye. Robert and Roy Naquin and the late Barbara Naquin also survived by grandchildren age 64 years a native of Houma and a resident of Plaquemines parish for the past 9 years. ***** William Dymond Jr on Tuesday November 6 1979 at 10:00 am husband f Stuart Bogan father of Mrs Val Earhart brother of Frances Dymond and Mrs Helen Chamberlain grandfather of Farielgh and Stuart Earhart services at Trinity Episcopal Chapel 1329 Jackson Ave on Wednesday November 7 1979 at 11:30 am. ***** August {Blanche} Ragas on Friday November 9 1978 at 9:05 am husband of Mrs Marguerite La France Ragas; fahter of August Jr, Mervin, Nelson, Alfred and Clark Ragas, Mmes Wilmer Parker, Florence Bartholomew and Valeria Ragas step father of Geraldine Reddick, Mrs Virgie Louis, brother of Wallace and Antoine Ragas also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren step son in law brothers in law sisters in law other relatives and friends. ***** Ronald Edgar Duver Sr of Belle Chasse on Wednesday November 14 1979 at 1:30 am husband of Lois Rihner father of Ronald E Duver Jr, Mrs Dana {Nancy} Dickson, Mrs William A {MArtha} Roe and Paul Rihner Duver Jr son of the late Olive Cope and William George Duver brother of Walter, Cecil, Henry, Wilber, Lois North and the late Roy Duver also survived by 5 grandchildren age 64 years a native of Home, Kansas and a resident of Plaquemines Parish. ***** Rodney H Ayres of Buras on Monday December 10 1979 at 3:15 pm husband of Violet Buras Ayres Neilsen and Benjamin Harrison Ayres; brother of Mrs Helen Fuchs of Denville New Jersey, Francis Ayres of Durante California and the late Ted and Berdette Ayres age 69 years a native of Minden, Nebraska and a resident of Buras for the past 56 years. ***** Jeanne Dolese Kathmann Autin on Sunday December 16 1979 at 9:45 pm wife of Sidney P Autin and former wife of the late Bernard J Kathmann Sr; mother of Mrs Ann Quave and Bernard Kathmann Jr sister of Virginia Rodi and Isabelle Fastich and the late Sidney Hamilton, Paul Palmer and Robert Amadie survived by 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren a native of Pointe a la Hache and a resident of New Orleans for over 50 years age 79 years. ***** NICHOLAS JOHN ANTUNICA SR born 6-20-1916 in New orleans; died Sunday 12-30-1979 at 2pm in Plaquemines Parish aged 63 years; son of Matthew Antunica and Marie Muhobreac; husband of Donna Rodonich; father of Marie Baker, Dorothy Bunding; Dolores Saucier, Cathy Moran and Nicholas J Antunica Jr; brother of catherine Tew, Joseph and Daniel Taliancich; ss# 438-09-4651 ***** Justine [ Augustine] Colombell Casbon on Thursday December 27th 1979 and 7:00 p.m. beloved wife of Etienne L Casbon, mother of Mrs Mary Luscy, Mrs Angella Reynolds, Marcus and Andrew Casbon, Sister of Mrs Louise Duplantis, Mrs Cora Lobrano, Telenie Colombell in the late Mrs Jane Dennis, Mrs Angeline Hingle, Mary Colombell, also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren who, age 71 years, a native of Plaquemines Parish Louisiana and a resident of New Orleans. Born 08-17-1908 died 12-27-1979 S S #438-40-1528 ***** Complete 8-16-2000