The Plaquemines Gazette Obits for 1983 Plaquemines Parish Louisiana
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Robert A. [ Robbie] Clausen Jr of Belle Chasse on Sunday September 18, 1983 at 
7:00 a.m. beloved son of Carol DeWailly and Robert A Clausen Sr ; brother of 
Melissa and Matthew Clausen; grandson of Earl Hall and the late Marie DeWally 
Hall and of Mrs Anais H Clausen and the late Chris Clausen Jr age 16 years.
*****
Loraine Raybaud Carroll on Tuesday April 26, 1983 at 9:30 a.m. wife of the late 
Frank E. Carroll; beloved mother of Mrs Doris Marchal, Mrs Loraine Guelfo, Mrs 
Una Ann Donze, Charles and Frank E. Carroll Jr. ; sister of Mrs Louise Schneider 
and the late Rene Raybaud; daughter of the late Marius Raybaud and Louise Cosse 
Raybaud also survived by 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren age 70 years 
a native of Myrtle Grove Louisiana and a resident of New Orleans for the past 50 years.
*****
Lewis D'Aroca born September 25, 1903 in Buras died Thursday June 30, 1983 at 4:45 am
in New Olreans son of the late louisa Pelas Daroca and Joseph Frank Daroca; husband of
Edna Lapuyade father of June  Coach; father in law of Robert A Jr Coach; grandfather of
Pamela Wallace, Robert Coach, Cheryl Starks, June Gleason and Darlene Coach; great
grandfather of Tammy Wallace, Dawn Wallace, Shannon Wallace, Theresa Wallace,
Carmen Starks, Murphy Starks, Tiffany Starks and James Gleason; ss#434-22-4615
*****
Joseph Bentley Harris born October 18 1906 in Braithwaite La died on Tuesday March 29 1983 
at 8:55 pm in New Orleans aged 76 years; son of Joseph Harris and Leah Garic; husband of 
Muriel Claire; brother of Alice M Dalche, Mrs Lella DiBenedetto and the late Jules E Harris; 
ss# 439-01-2358
*****
August B Buras of Venice La on Monday October 17 1983 at 11:20 pm beloved husband of the 
late Ethel Kinkella; father of Leroy Buras and the late Katherine Robicheaux; son of the 
late Victorine Baril and Antoinne Buras; brother of Mrs John {Alice} Cognevich and the late  
Beik Augustine Lucy Buras Victor Buras Coriel Buras and Henry Buras; grandfather of C J 
Robicheaux Trudy Whitaker Tracy Robertson Chris Buras and Scott Buras also survived by 5 
great grandchildren Age 78 years A Native of Venice La 
*****
Herbert J Buras Sr of Gretna La on Saturday October 22 1983 at 4:40 pm beloved husband of the
late Anna Mae Treadaway; father of Hebert J Jr Edward L H Lee and James J Buras; son of the 
late Susan Johnson and Felix Buras; brother of Mrs Ethel Troxer Mrs Claire Schetlar and Mrs 
Mary Lamare and the late Felix Jr Earl and Raymond Buras; also survived by 10 grandchildren 
and 10 great-grandchildren; age 87 years; a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of 
Algiers for many years and Gretna the past 15 years
*****
Anthony Yuratich on Friday October 21 1983 at 3:30 pm husband of the late Helen A Tomasovich 
by 2nd marriage and the late Lucy Scobel by 1st marriage; son of the late Rose Jacomine and 
Joseph Yuratich; father of Joseph 'Bill' Luke Walter and Olga Yuratich Mrs Rose Yuratich and 
Mrs Margaret Marmande and the late John P Yuratich; brother of the late Mrs lorenza Quatroy 
Mrs anastasia Gasquet Mrs Fidelia Graham and Lawrence Yuratich; also survived by 8 grand
children 15 great grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; age 99 years; a native of 
Buras La and a resident of New Orleans
*****
Edward 'Eddie' Yuratich on Thursday Ocotber 20 1983 at 11:15 pm beloved husband of Esther 
Turlich; son of the late Albertine Pelas and Jacques Yuratich; father of Mrs Beverly Bachemin 
Mrs Lois Buuck Mrs Edwina Mendoza Mrs Myra Lefort and Mrs Birdie Bachemin; brother of Alfred 
Yuratich and Mrs Marie Ciaccio and the late Odile Dennis Jessie Hingle and Quentin Yuratich; 
also survived by 12grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; age 76 years; a native of Buras 
La and a resident of St Bernard Parish for the past 22 years
*****
Mrs Henrietta Nettie Lucas Pelas of Marian La on Thursday January 27 1983 at 9:30 pm wife of 
the late Alexander J 'Red' Pelas; mother of Mrs Clifford 'Eunice' Anglada Mrs Sidney 'Shirley'
Becnel Jr and Clifton A Pelas and the late Calvin J Pelas; daughter of the late Rose Buras and 
Marc Lucas; sister of Lillian Henry and the late Pearl Boudreaux Alma Malbrough Marc and Roy 
Pelas; also survived by 15 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild 
Age 83 years
*****
Albert E Buras Sr of Empire on Sunday January 23 1983 at 2:30 pm beloved husband of Bertha 
Franovich father of Albert E Jr and Larry Buras; grandfather of Albert E III and Brandon W 
Buras; son of the late Violet Knees and William Buras; brother of Elsie B and Catherine Huff; 
age 74 years
*****
Paul Avery 'Hos' Hingle on Tuesday January 25 1983 at 7:00 pm beloved husband of Anne Rodi; 
father of Lloyd and Adam Hingle and Eve Dufrene; son of the late Mary adelia Buras and Raoul 
Hingle; alo survived by 1 brother 4 sisters 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren Age 
73 years A native of Buras La and a resident of New Orleans for the past 43 years
*****
Mr Paul Joseph Vidacovich Sr on May 11 1983; husband of the late Wilheimine Henderson 
Vidacovich; father of Paul J Vidacovich Jr of Baton Rouge La and Miss Marcelle Vidacovich 
of Long Beach Miss grandfather of Paul Langdon Vidacovich and Frances Louise Bell both of 
Baton Rouge age 86 years A native of Buras La and a resident of Long Beach Miss 
*****
On Friday July 22 1983 at 3:00 am BERNARD R DRAGON SR husband of Gladys Cosse; father of 
Bernard R Jr and Perry L Dragon and Mrs Noel D Rachou; brother of Thelma Gravolet Reine 
Labosse Clara Raguse Lyda Fontenelle Euna Krieder and the late Joseph and Rodger Dragon; 
son of the late Louis Dragon and Josephine Gravolet; also survived by 4 grandchildren; a 
resident of Pointe a la Hache
*****
On Thursday May 12 1983 at 9:35 am Mrs Irene Lepine Gaudet beloved wife of the late Louis 
Gaudet daughter of the late Eve Dazet and Oscar Lepine; sister of Clarence and Ivy Lepine 
and the late Mrs Lelia Cheramie and Wilson Lepine; also survived by 19 nieces and nephews; 
age 67 years; a native of Westwego and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 30 years
*****
On Monday May 9 1983 at 2:05 pm ALMA HINGLE beloved daughter of the late Felix Hingle Sr and 
Angelina Buras Hingle; sister of Gasper Hingle and the late Mrs Oscar {Hazel} Anderson Felix 
Jr Clem Henry and Eddie Hingle; also survived by 7 nieces and nephews; age 83 years; a 
resident of Boothville La 
*****
On Thursday June 23 1983 at 11:33 pm LEONARD CASBON beloved husband of Lillian Rodi Casbon; 
brother of Ettienne L Casbon Mrs Marie Irene Petkovich Mrs Angie Burres and the late David 
Casbon; age 84 years; a native of Ostrice La and a resident of Buras La
*****
On Saturday May 7 1983 at 12:35 am MR NOLES LAWRENCE SR beloved husband of Lillie James 
Lawrence; son of the late Mr Issac Lawrence Sr and Mrs Amelia Johnson Lawrence; father of Mrs 
Julia Homer Mrs Lillie Rose Hill Mrs Leah Watson Mrs Mabel Thomas Noles Jr Freddy James and 
Sherman Lawrence; brother of Robert Lawrence Mrs melvinia Arnold and Mrs Margaret James; 
father in law of Mrs Emma H Lawrence {late} Mrs Gwendolyn P Lawrence Mrs Velma Carr Lawrence 
Mrs Margaret Brown Lawrence Mrs Ira Claire Taylor Lawrence Ernest Homer Sr Otis Thomas Felton 
Hill Sr and Larry Watson Sr; also survived by 30 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren and a 
host of neices nephews and other relatives; age 69 years; a resident of Belle Chasse La
*****
On Thursday  May 12 1983 at 8:30 am Percy J Hingle son of the late Angela Buras and Valentine
Hingle; brother of Mrs Azalea {Agnes} Welbrock; uncle of Mrs Gay Cornu; also survived by 2 
great nieces and 1 great nephew; age 68 years; A native of Empire and a resident of New Orleans
*****
On Saturday October 1 1983 MRS THELMA MAE DURHAM WOOTON beloved wife of the late Chester 
A Wooton; mother of JoAnn Defley Ernest Durham and John David Wooton; daughter of the late
Vivian Chivers and John Durham; sister of the late Dan and J Marvin Durham; grandmother of 
Laura Mark Michelle Michael and Paula Defley Jeffery Kimberly and John Dade Wooton;age 71 
years; a native of Conway ark and a resident of Port Sulpher
*****
On Monday June 20 1983 at 8:00 am CALUDIO C BALBERO SR husband of Rose Baudoin Balbero; 
father of Paricia Rose Marie Peter Paul and Claudio Jr Balbero; age 78 years; a native of 
the Phillipine Islands and a resident of Port Sulpher La for the past 50 years
*****
On June 25 1983 DON O BURNETT husband of Loretta; father of Colleen McKnight Don and Jim 
Burnett; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; a former resident 
of Port Sulpher for 20 years and a current resident of Gilmer Texas Interment in Kelsey 
Cemetery Gilmer Texas
*****
On Sunday October 23 1983 HENRY A SCHEELER JR husband of Sharyl Leaonard Scheeler; father of 
Henry III alfred L and Christopher J Scheeler; son of Louisa Bracamontes Scheeler and the late
Henry A Scheeler Sr; grandson of Mrs Louisa N Bracamontes; also survived by 1 niece and 1 
nephew; age 37 years; a native of and lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish
*****
On Tuesday february 8 1983 FRANK JOSEPH DE SALVO beloved husband of ann Morrone De Salvo; 
father of Thomas J De Salvo Tina M De Salvo Mrs Ronald Mattison; brother of Sam and Jake Jr 
De Salvo Mrs Rita Theriot Mrs Rosalie Le Favre Mrs Mary G Comerdella; son of the late Jake Sr 
and Theresa Barceiona De Salvo; also survived by 4 grandchildren; a resident of Marrero La
*****
On Saturday February 12 1983 MRS EDNA RONQUILLO YBARZABEL beloved wife of Sylvester Ybarzabel; 
foster mother of Isabella Ronquillo; daughter of Mrs Julia Buras Ronquillo and the late John E 
Ronquillo; sister of Mrs Clarice Denney Mrs Agnes Johnson Mrs Urcela Martinez Woodrow Murphey 
and Simon Ronquillo and the late Inez Cossich and Isabella Ronquillo; also survived by numerous
nieces and nephews; age 65 years a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Buras La
*****
On Saturday January 29 1983 MRS BESSIE WALLACE VIDRINE beloved wife of the late Joseph Lloyd 
Vidrine; mother of Mrs James T Schivers and Danford Thornhill; daughter of the late Mrs Amanda 
Polk and Jefferson Davis Wallace Sr; sister of Mrs Ray Routheau Mrs Charles Elchler and 
Woodrow Wallace; also survived by 4 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren and 3 great great 
grandchildren; age 81 years; a native of Colubia Miss and a resident of Belle Chasse for the 
past 50 years
*****
On Wednesday Ocotber 19 1983 at 11 am ETHEL M ROUSSELLE wife of the late Herbert Rousselle; 
mother of Mrs Elizabeth Gwinn and the late Herbert and Barbara Rousselle; sister of Mrs Ada 
{Pat} Brunson and Mrs Amanda {Clay} Boudreaux and the late Nelson arthur and Luther Templeman
Mrs Elizabeth Marquette and Mrs Mildred Hedrick; daughter of the late Robert and Amanda 
McFarland Templeman; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild a resident of 
Belle Chasse
*****
On Friday October 21 1983 at 8:30 pm EDWIN NOEL DESPEAUX husband of Mrs agnes Michel 
Despeaux; father of Mrs Mary Ann Braud; son of the late Emillia Laussus and Joseph Despeaux; 
brother of Mrs hilda Davis and the late August Lionel John and Charles Despeaux; grandfather 
of andree Michel Braud and Stephen Jacob Braud; age  66 years; a resident of Port Sulpher
*****
On Monday July 25 1983 MRS IDA P CUERIA wife of the late Santiago Cueria; sister of Mrs 
Isabella Beron and James Poole; age 78 years; a native of Covington and a resident of Belle 
Chasse for the past 9 years
*****
On Tuesday  September 27 1983 WILLIE MAE JONES wife of the late Allen Jones; daughter of the 
late Mr Milton Rapp and Jane Albert Rapp; sister of Mr Royal Rapp and the late Sidney Rapp; 
also survived by a host of neices and nephews; age 68 years; a resident of Empire La
*****
On Friday September 30 1983 JULES JOSEPH DEFFES father of Mrs Shirley Webb and Jules J Deffes 
Jr; also survied by 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; age 88 years; a native of New 
Orleans and a resident of Port Sulpher La for the past 13 years
*****
On Wednesday June 22 1983 LOUIS THOMAS DENNIS SR husband of Mrs Jean Bossier Dennis; father 
of Mrs nancy D Robert and Louis T Dennis; brother of Joseph A Dennis; also survived by 2 
grandchildren; age 66 years; a native of Plaquemines and a resident of New Sarpy for the past 
31 years
*****
On Sunday June 26 1983 MRS JOYCE AULTMAN POOLE wife of J D Poole; mother of Wanda Elaine and 
Jimmy Poole; daughter of Mrs Lonie Mae Ladner Aultman and the late James O Aultman; sister of 
vermellie Faye Daryl and Ann Aultman; also survived by 11 grandchildren 2 sons in law and 1 
daughter in law; age 61 years; a native of Lamar County Miss and a resident of Belle Chasse 
for the past 22 years
*****
On Friday June 24 1983 VANICE J PARKS SR husband of Florence Calihover Parks; father of Mrs 
Grace Ann Turner Mrs Rebecca Drury Catherine Parks and Vanice Parks Jr; Step father of armand 
Gros; son of the late Mercedes Carmadelie and Evest Parks; brother of Norman Dalton Everett 
and Hilton Parks and the late Daniel Melvin and Lionel Parks; also survived by 10 grand
children; age 52 years; a native of Westwego and a resident of Buras for the past 20 years
*****
On Friday January 28 1983 FRANK P {BROTHER} GONDRELLA husband of Mrs Lena Morris Gondrella; 
step father of Mrs Barbara Porter Mrs Shirley Sisung Mrs Linda Roberts Mrs Tammy Jo Cothran 
and Robert Keiffer; son of the late Josephine Cazeaux and Constance Gondrella; brother of 
Peter Gondrella Sr and the late Bertha Rouse; also survived by 9 gandchildren and a host of 
neices and nephews; age 70 years; a native of Algiers and a resident of Belle Chasse for the 
past 26 years
*****
On Friday September 30 1983 WILSON J BONAMOUR husband of the late Ruth Bonamour; brother of 
Mrs Mergie Thibodeaux and the late Mrs Marie Kass Mrs Jeanne Kass Whitney and Wilton Bonamour; 
son of the late Joseph Victor Bonamour and justilla Sedonia Bourgeouis; also survived by 
several neices and nephews; age 65 years; a native of Lockport La and a resident of Belle 
Chasse for the past 30 years
*****
On Tuesday May 17 1983 CHARLES H YUNDT husband of Opal Ashley Yundt; father of Mrs Norma Y 
Butler and Charles A Yundt; son of the late Beatrice Fralley and Arthur E Yundt; brother of 
mrs Virginia Biggers and the late John A Yundt; grandfather of Angela E Barney Charles Butler 
Sherrie L and Tara C Yundt; age 77 years; a native of Tucson Az and a resident of Port Sulpher
for the past 50 years
*****
On Tuesday July 26 1983 THOMAS J HUFF husband of Catherine Buras huff; father of Mrs Arthur 
{Shirley} Grundmeyer Mrs Calvin {Evelyn} Warnken Mrs Al {Cathy} Madere Mrs Lawrence {Dawn} 
Hartzog Clifton and William Huff; son of the late Mary Berliak and Thomas J Huff Sr; brother 
of Mrs Mary Kuck Adam Rodick and the late Mrs Alice Wattigny Mrs Eva Wattigney Charles and 
Louis Moll; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; age 73 years; a 
native of Algiers and a resident of Empire for the past 35 years
*****
On Wednesday May 18 1983 ALENNE MISTICH MADERE wife of the late Eugene 'Jimmy' Madere; mother 
of Kay Juneau Al J and Robert J Madere; daughter of the late Josephine Collette and Stephen 
Mistich; step daughter of the late Herbert Collette; sister of Bob Mistich; also survived by 
7 grandchildren 1 great grandchild and a host of neices and nephews; age 65 years; a life long 
resident of Buras La
*****
On friday May 20 1983 KARL V FELLENCER husband of Ione {Billie} Munsterman; father of Mrs 
Kathy McIntyre; son of Mrs Iva Bush Frailey and the late John R Fellencer; stepson of Helen 
Fellencer and the late Charles Frailey; brother of Eugene R and John R Fellencer; step 
brother of Alfred and Mark Decker; grandfather of Sarah and Karla McIntyre; age 58 years; a 
native of Buras and a resident of Covington for the past 12 years
*****
On Wednesday July 27 1983 T G {STEVE} STEVENS husband of the late Rhena Duhon Stevens; father 
of Mrs Mary ann Daniel and Milton {Bud} Stevens; son of the late Mary Barnette and Thomas 
Steves; brother of Vera Stevens Mrs Mary Dell Corney and Mrs Luda Varner; also survived by 2 
grandchildren; age 73 years; a native of Braxton Ms and a resident of Port Sulpher for the 
past 30 years
*****
On Tuesday January 25 1983 FANNIE H GRANDISON wife of the late Ezekiel J Grandison; mother of 
the late Estelle Grandison; daughter of the late Bill and Marie Hall; aunt of Mmes Ruth H 
Facaugh Evelyn H Green Dora H Smith and Lena Lesseps and Ezekiel Grandison; devoted aunt of 
Mrs Odessa Hall; also survived by a host of other neices nephews and other relatives
*****
On Saturday May 20 1983 PAUL MICHAEL MILLER beloved infant of Elsie Ann Mullins and Michael 
LeRoy Miller; paternal grandson of Mrs Mary Renffro and Fordis Miller; maternal grandson of 
the late Louis Vogt and Audrey Mullins; great grandson of Mrs Martha Dalton; brother of Rhonda
Ann Standley and Michelle Ann Miller; age 6 years; a native of Centralia Ill and a resident 
of Buras for the past 3 years
*****
On Wednesday May 18 1983 ANTHONY TERRITO husband of Mrs Rosemary Protti Territo; father of 
Mrs Nanette Martin Mrs Sharon Hirstius and Michael Territo; son of the late Mary Sansone and 
Frank Territo; brother of Mrs Peter {Sadie} Politz Mrs Edward {Mary} Landry Sr Joseph and 
Johnny Territo and the late Mrs Frank {Rose} Solar and Dominick Territo; age 60 years; a 
native of Napoleonville La and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 27 years
*****
On friday September 30 1983 SERVERINE A HUTCHERSON wife of the late Emile Hutcherson; daughter
of the late Victor and Madeline Oliver Avist; mother of Emile Hutcherson Jr Mmes Marie H 
Alexander Maggie H Smith Martha H Williams Catherine H Prout Louise H Catalon and the late 
Frances H Daisy Leona H Mays and Norbert J Hutcherson; sister of Victor Jr Russian John Emile 
Oliver and Lawrence Avist and the late Joseph Corine Lydia Frances Eugenia and Mary; also 
survived by 36 grandchildren 50 great grandchildren 3 great great grandchildren and a host 
of neices nephews other relatives and friends; a native of New Roads La and a resident of 
Boothville and Algiers for many years
*****
On Tuesday September 27 1983 LUCILLE BROOKS VALLERY wife of John Vallery; daughter of the 
late Louis Brooks and the late Lucy Porter Brooks; foster mother of Norman Batiste; daughter 
in law of Mrs Yota Vallery and the late Kearney Vallery; sister of Mrs james Brooks Mrs 
Dorothy Dutton Mrs Evelyn King Mrs Ollie Holmes Mrs Anna Duplessis and the late Mildred 
Waters Clarence William Louis and Willis Brooks; also survived by a host of neices nephews 
other relatives and friends; a native of Plaquemines Parish
*****
NELLIE LAFRANCE DOBSON born 4-20-1895 in Plaquemines Parish; died Thursday 3-17-1983 at 8:05 
pm in New Orleans aged 87 years; daughter of Felix and Merant LaFrance; wife of Eddie Dobson; 
mother of Eddie Dobson Mercedes Riess and Earl Dobson; ss# 437-14-1378
*****
Cleona Gravolet born 8-18-1890 in Plaquemines Parish died Thursday 4-21-1983 at 4:35 am in 
New Orleans aged 92 daughter of Paul Gravolet and Gabrielle Royer sister of Josephine 
Bernadette the late Zachary Charles Benjamin Joseph Gravolet and Mrs Augustine G Bertrand 
ss#438-76-3509
*****
ROGER J HALPHEN JR born 1-12-1934; died Wednesday 10-26-1983 at 9 pm in Buras aged 49 years; 
son of Roger J Halphen Sr and Helen Zuvich; husband of Ruth Crabtree; father of Charles W 
Allen Steve Vice Roger J Halphen III and Leann Halphen; grandfather of C B and Caycee Allen;
brother of Martha Seaux Donald J and  Robert Halphen; ss# 439-44-4627
*****
EDNA JOSEPHINE RONQUILLO born 12-3-1917 in Plaquemines Parish; died Saturday 2-12-1983 at 
1:40 am in Buras aged 65 years; daughter of John E Ronaquillo and Julia Buras; wife of 
Sylvester Ybarzabal; foster mother of the late Isabelle Ronquillo; sister of Clarice Denny 
Agnes Johnson Ursula Martinez Woodrow Murphy Simon Ronquillo the late Inez Cossich and 
Isabelle Ronquillo; ss# 435-18-5968
*****
SOPHIE ARMSTRONG born 3-27-1901 in Buras; died Monday 2-21-1983 at 11:30 pm in Buras aged 
81 years; daughter of Richard Armstrong and Josephine Ragas; wife of Albert Clark; mother 
of Mercedes {Wilbert J}Edgecombe and Arnold A Clarck; sister of Hazel Angelo Nora Zeringue 
Louis Armstrong the late angela Scarabin Louise Senez Clarence Xavier Simon and August 
Armstrong; ss# 434-84-0658
*****
ERROLL MARTIN PLUMER born 6-15-1938 in Buras; died saturday 2-19-1983 at 7:50 am in Buras 
aged 44 years; son of Ernest Plumer Sr and Eugenie Mahot; husband of Donna Jo Wise; father 
of Cynthia and Mark Plumer; brotehr of Jeanne Gomez Eugenie Patrick and Ernest Plumer Jr; 
ss# 435-56-3776
*****
ANNA CARLINI born 3-4-1896 in Buras; died Monday 3-28-1983 at 9:25 am in New Orleans aged 
86 years; daughter of anthony Carlini and Victorine Pelas; sister of Maude Hullinghorst 
Leon Yuratich the late Mrs Josephine Yuratich Lassus Lucy Carlini and Marie McCallum; 
ss#433-54-2334
*****
ALICE BURAS born 6-29-1913 in Empire; died Saturday 10-15-1983 at 7pm in Empire aged 70 years;
daughter of Joseph H Buras and Severine Howard; wife of Prentiss Stockstill Sr; mother of 
JoAnn Weinberger Sharon Walker Edna McDonald Lyle Stockstill Prentiss Stockstill Jr the late 
Linda Ross Lowell Thomas Stockstill and Shane William Stockstill; sister of Irma Breuille 
Shirley Holdman Victoria Stockstill; Herbert L buras Percy H Buras Lester L Buras the late 
Lorrainne Rambin Angus and Carroll Buras; ss# 439-74-1650
*****
LOUIS ALLEN BURAS bor 12-9-1912 in Triumph; died Monday 1-3-1983 at 4;30 pm in Port Sulpher 
aged 70 years; son of Harry Buras and Johanna Buell; husband of Lucy Ordoynne by 1st marriage 
and Elsie B Buras by 2nd marriage; father of Allen l Elton J Robert R the late Janet and 
William Buras; step father of Gilbert Stansberry; brother of Margie Robelle esther Walker 
henry and the late Herbert Buras; ss# 452-12-0664
*****
SOUTHERN ANTHONY RICOUARD born 1-27-1908 in Ostrica La; died Monday 1-17-1983 
at 5 am in Gretna aged 74 years; son of Paul Ricouard and Melvine Buras; 
husband of Anna Repak; father of Anthony J Ricouard; brother of Lena LeBeouf 
Murphy Ricouard the late Della Jackson and Aubrey Ricouard; ss# 434-12-6603
*****
ALBERT E BURAS born 8-5-1908; died Sunday 1-23-1983 at 2:30 pm in Empire 
aged 74 years; son of William E Buras and Violet Knees; husband of Bertha 
Franovich; father of Albert E Buras Jr and Larry Buras; grandfather of Albert 
E Buras III and Brandon W Buras; brother of Elsie B Buras and Catherine Huff; 
ss# 433-42-2421
*****
ELSTON L 'TOMMY' THOMAS SR born 10-9-1925 in Ringgold La; died Sunday 1-16-1983 
at 3:15 am in Port Sulpher aged 57 years; son of D K Thomas and Ollie Kirkpatrick;
father of Anita Louviere Judy Ballay Kenneth and Elston Thomas Jr; brother of 
Katherine Neltzel Travis and the late percy Thomas; ss# 437-20-3324
*****
SHANE WILLIAM STOCKSTILL born in Buras died 1-31-1983 at 2 pm in Algiers 
aged 26 years; son of Prentiss Griffin Stockstill Sr and Alice Buras; husband 
of Bridgette Cognevich; father of Lane Marie Stockstill; brother of JoAnn 
{Berhard} Weinberger Sharon {Kenneth} Walker Edna {Robert Ray} McDonald 
prentiss Jr Lyle G the late Lowell Thomas Stockstill and Linda Rose; 
*****
ALPHONSINE GRANICH born 12-23-1915 in Buras died Thursday 1-20-1983 at 7:27 
am in Homeplace aged 67 years; daughter of Anthony Granich and Elizabeth Hingle;
wife of Sully Landry; step daughter of Theresa Granich; sister of Paul granich 
Hingle Sr the late Albert and Elton Granich; step sister of the late Marie {Henry} 
Buras Emmett Hingle Joseph Hingle and Roy Hingle; ss# 438-48-7523
*****
GERTRUDE WALTZER born in Plaquemines Parish died Thursday 1-13-1983 at 1:55
pm in Empire aged 91 years; daughter of Joseph Waltzer and Elizabeth Knees; 
wife of William F Reussie; mother of William B Reussien; sister of Olga Menge 
Andrew Hewitt and Joseph waltzer;
*****
LEON 'BUDDY' BALLAY born 1-14-1902 in Plaquemines Parish died Tuesday 1-11-1983 
at 11:45 am in Port Sulpher aged 80 years; son of Adolph Ballay and Isabella 
Anglada; brother of Celina Stevens the late Fannie Lyons O A Ballay Theodore 
Nicholas Hazel Munstermann and Agnes Michel; ss# 437-10-3656
*****
ALFRED E RODI born 7-16-1932 in Buras died Tuesday 11-1-1983 at 8 pm in Buras
aged 51 years; son of John Albert Rodi and Emily Coulon; brother of Anthony Rodi
Mrs Maxine Montifue and Mrs Nathalie Lepeyrouse; ss# 435-42-7615
*****
JEAN HAMILTON born 8-5-1942 in St Francisville La died Friday 10-7-1983 at 9:25 pm
in Buras; daughter of Charlie Hamilton and Margaret E Deltz; wife of Dewey J 'Bully'
Cognevich; mother of Crystal celeste Dewey J Jr Cognevich and Cassidy Leon; sister
of Billie Bulot Patricia James Justine Goblowsky Sidney James and Paul Dennis
Hamilton;
*****
EVELYN CRABTREE born in New Orleans died Thursday 12-8-1983 at 9:30 pm in Port 
Sulpher aged 51 years; daughter of Clarence Crabtree and Ruth Hock; wife of John 
J Vogt Jr; mother of Patty Ann Vogt Monica Ross Vogt and John J Vogt III; sister
of Dolores C Menge and Clarnece E Crabtree Jr;
*****
DOUGLAS P CORMIER SR born 7-3-1933 died Sunday 12-11-1983 at 4 pm in Buras; son of 
Edward J Cormier Sr and Rose Taveney; husband of Elizabeth 'Teena' Robichaux; father of
Gretchen Melancon Helen Rose and Douglas P Cormier Jr; grandfather of Suzanne Elizabeth
melancon; brother of E J Cormier Jr Dot Barras and Nydia Kuykendall
*****
CURTIS NOLAN TREADAWAY born 11-19-1912 in Plaquemines died in Saturday 11-26-1983 at 5 
am in Kenner aged 71 years; husband of Hermina pecot; father of Elise Rossbach Curtis
John and N J 'Al' Treadaway; brother of Lillian King Urbin H and Harold Treadaway;
ss# 438-01-2935
*****
RUBY CHAUVIN born 11-27-1907 in Buras died Wednsday 11-16-1983 at 1:20 am in New 
Orleans aged 75 years; daughter of Van Louis Chauvin Sr and Eleonare Jacomine; wife
of the late Frank H Davis Jr; sister of Mae E Gilkers and the late Van Louis Chauvin
Jr; grandfather of Van Louis Chauvin III; ss# 433-01-6401
*****
ALVIN JOHN COGNEVICH 'BOOBOO' born 11-11-1951 in Buras died Tuesday 9-13-1983 at 8:30
pm in Buras aged 25 years; son of Alvin John Cognevich and Louise Solis; brother of 
Brenda Beall Betty Buras Adana Davis Earl S Wayne Aubrey Terry and the late 
Robert Cognevich; 
*****
MARY ELEANORE HILL in Plaquemines died Monday 9-19-1983 at 8:30 pm in belle Chasse age 86
years; daughter of John Edward Hill and Theresa josephine Hotard; wife of William A Adams;
step mother of Juliet A Tinsley William A Adams Jr and the late Mrs Irene A Giordano;
sister of Theresa Bieber and Edward W Hill; aunt of Bruce W Bieber and Charles E Bieber;
*****
BILLIE LYNN BUBRIG born 7-15-1944 in Plaquemines Parish died Thursday 9-15-1983 at 10:30
pm in Boothville La aged 39 years; daughter of William Bubrig and Ruth O'Brien; wife of 
J Durwood Jones; mother of Laura Lynn Jones; sister of Brian Bubrig and Darrell bubrig;
ss# 436-66-4399
*****
CUTHBERT 'BUDDY' GRAHAM born 7-27-1932 in Buras died Thursday 8-4-1983 at 6 pm in 
Pineville La aged 51 years; son of Edward Graham and Clementine; husband of Betty 
Mae Barrois; mother of Susan Williams John James Rebecca Jones Sharon Graham
step father of Barry Goubert Ricky Mike Geraldine Barrois and Belinda Des Allemands; 
ss# 435-44-0839
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LEONA LEVESGUE born 2-15-1905 in Caribou Maine died Saturday 8-6-1983 at 11:47 pm in
Buras aged 78 years; daughter of Ferdinand Levesgue and Sophie Oyr; wife of Adam B
Cognevich since 8-26-1925; mother of Doris Prejean Calvin L and Joseph C Cognevich;
sister of Mrs William Rouchell the late Sister St Ferdinand Leo Hector and Adeodat 
levergue; Interment in Our Lady of Good Harbor Cemetery; ss# 437-92-4657
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JAMES MACHELLA born 2-17-1941 died Tuesday 8-2-1983 in Barataria; son of MAteo Machella Sr
and Rosina Ragas; husband of Shirley Fabre; father of Lethia Myron Calvin jr James Jr and
Jerrie Jo Machella; brother of Mateo Jr and John; Interment in Westlawn Cemetery; ss# 
435-54-0698
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ELBRIDGE TREADAWAY JR 'BULL' born 4-3-1916 in Plaquemines died Tuesday 8-9-1983 at 6:15 am 
in Belle Chasse aged 67 years; son of Elbridge D Treadaway Sr and Claire Landry; husband
of Gloria Liebert; father of Shirley Frisella; grandfather of Charel Frisella and Angela
frisella; brother of Eula Branch Russell Luther Milton Calvin Clifford the late 
Eunice Despeaux Ethel and Elton Treadaway; Interment in St Patrick cemetery; ss# 437-09-5365
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AILEEN ELLEN O'BRIEN born 10-7-1890 in Plaquemines died Monday 8-22-1983 at 12:20 pm in 
New Orleans aged 92 years; daughter of Edward F O'Brien and Cora Lee Buras; sister of Bonnie
Raynaud the late Mary O Martin Edward John Brandon Rose the late Catherine froeba and Mrs
Vera Burkhardt;
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JOHN COLUDROVICH born 12-3-1914 in Boothville died Wednesday 6-8-1983 at 8 pm in Gretna aged 68
years; son of Anthony Coludrovich and Rosalie Buras; husband of Eunice Creel; father of Glenda 
Ricouard and Johnnie R Coludrovich; grandfather of Sharon and Penny Ricouard Donna Carmen
and Danny Coludrovich; brother of Eleaner Buras agnes Creel the late Madeline Jackson and
anthony Coludrovich; ss# 437-10-3679
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EDWARD BARROIS 'COMMIE' born 3-12-1898 in plaquemines died Saturday 6-4-1983 at 11:35 am
in belle chasse aged 85 years; son of Noelise Barrois and Odile Martin; husband of Una Martin;
father of Linda Langridge and Bonnie Dillenkoffer; grandfather of Michael and debbie Langridge;
brother of Adele Illenerger Noelise Clarence Henry Jules Whitney and Alcee Barrois; ss#
434-07-1505
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PHILLIP VINCENT FABIANO born 2-3-1900 in Vacherie died Friday 6-10-1983 at 3:45 pm in Empire 
aged 83 years; son of Philip Fabiano and Josephine Dufrene; husband of Elizabeth Buras; father
of Eleanor Hyman Philip Charles Junior Anthony August Joseph Sr Roxann Marie and Robert
John Fabiano; brother of Nora Amedeo cora Frelich Dorina Gross the late John Daniel Guy
Morris Rosie Jambo and Laura Despeaux; ss# 434-12-8091
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EUNICE TREUIL born 4-16-1893 died Thursday 5-28-1983 at 1 pm in Belle Chasse aged 87 years;
daughter of August Treuil and Hermine Folse; sister of Ralph Clifford the late Inez Hamilton
Raymond Leonard Elmore and Gordon Treuil; ss# 437-54-4386
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MORRIS SYLVE SR born 2-6-1929 in Pointe a la Hache died Tuesday 5-24-1983 at 10:30 pm in
San francisco Ca aged 58 years; son of Agnes Casbon Sylve; husband of Anatole Sylve; 
father of Audrey Comelets Morris Jr Samuel Richard the late darryl and Elmo Sylve;
sister of camilla {Alphonso} McKey Rosemary {James} Stewart Elmo and the late Viola
Barthelemew; ss# 437-38-0290
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KENNETH BARNEY PURCELL born 12-27-1916 in Woodville Texas died Friday 5-6-1983 at 11 am in
Belle Chasse aged 66 years; son of Thomas Purcell and Anna Sterling; husband of Josephine 
Solis by 1st marriage and Clara Solis by 2nd marriage; father of Joann Levert and kenneth 
Louis Purcell MD; brother of Audrey Arthur Theda Zoe Greene half brother of Ayesah Condra 
Tommy Purcell and jerry Purcell; ss# 461-05-6801
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JOSEPH JAMES COLUDROVICH born 7-27-1901 in Plaquemines Parish died Thursday 5-26-1983 at 7:30
am in Boothville aged 81 years; son of Dominick Coludrovich and Ellen Morgan; brother of 
Dominick Steve Hyciath John Frank and Anthony coludrovich; ss# 433-68-1022
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ELIZABETH SMITH born 9-25-1892 in plaquemines Parish died Friday 4-8-1983 at 12:05 pm in
New Orleans aged 90 years; daughter of Gasper Smith and Mary Grandpre; wife of Anthony 
Thiel since 8-9-1911; mother of Amelia Jones Jennie Rhodes Gasper Ernest Matthew 
anthony Milton Lionel the late Mary Marrero and arhtur Lawrence; sister of Clemetine 
Buras amelia Ragas Josephine Morgan Mary Cook Caroline Cook Halphen Rose Nagelsman 
Susan Alexander Peter Gaspard and August Smith; Interment in St Vincent de Paul cmeetery; 
ss# 435-78-4062
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ISABELLE BURAS born 2-8-1911 in algiers died Friday 4-15-1983 at 11:45 am in Belle Chasse aged
72 years; daughter of Richard A Buras Sr and Lucy Blaise; wife of the late Thomas Joseph St 
Germain Sr; mother of Thomas Joseph St Germain Jr; step daughter of Josephine Jacomine; 
grandmother of Thomas Joseph St Germain III and Mark St Germain; sister of Margery Sutton
Helen Huber Richard H Buras Jr and Lucille Sutherland; ss# 439-24-1984
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Bertha Shirley Buras born October 5 1915 in Plaquemines Parish died Saturday November 19 1983 
at 4:30 pm in Boothville La aged 68 years son of Joseph H Buras and Beatrice Howard; wife of 
the late Francis Z Holdeman Sr; mother of Helen K Holdeman the late Frances A Francis Z Jr 
Charles J and Darryl D Holdeman; sister of Irma Breuille Victoria Stockstill Herbert L 
Percy H Lester L the late Alice Stockstill Lorraine Rambin Angus and Carroll V Buras; 
ss# 436-96-6165
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Mrs Theresa Hill Bieber on Wednesday August 17 1983 at 2:24 a.m. beloved wife of the 
late John Charles Bieber; mother of Charles Edward and Bruce Welsinger Bieber; daughter 
of the late Theresa Hotard and John Edward Hill; sister of Mrs Mary Elenora Adams and 
the late Fanny and Edward Weisinger Hill; grandmother of Matthew Maxwell Bieber aged 87 
years a native of Plaquemine La and a resident of Plaquemines Parish for the past 60 years.
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Mrs Sarah Crepelle Billiot of Venice LA on Monday June 27 1983 at 2:30 a.m. wife of 
Henry Billiot mother of Shirley Billiot, Helen Sessions, Eura Hingle, Henrietta Philips, 
Tina, Sarah, Sherry, Henry and Wilfred Billiot; daughter of Mrs Augustine Crepelle and 
the late Alicdor Creppelle; sister of Dollie Barrios, Dolcinia Mareaux, Victoria Smith, 
Felicia Johnson, Odeilla Newman, Felician, Michelle, Alicdor Jr, and Gus Creppelle also 
survived by 17 grandchildren age 48 years a native of Golden Meadows and a resident of 
Venice for the past 35 years.
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Bobby Joe Bendily of Buras la on Tuesday September 13 1983 husband of Donna Kamm; father 
of Bobby Joe Bendily II son of Ruth Shaver and the late Kenneth C Bendily brother of Mrs 
KAy Dunn, Mrs Nancy Wally, Mrs Carolyn Scarabin, Mre Trudy Russell, Leslie, Jess and the 
late Raymond Bendily age 24 years.
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Margaret T Buels of Gretna on Tuesday December 13 1983 wife of Larry D Buels sister of 
Paul Adams II and Johnny 'Hook' Adams age 46 years a native of Belle Chasse and a resident 
of Jefferson Parish for the past 20 years.
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Leroy Brown on Tuesday April 5 1983 at 8:10 p.m. husband of Mrs Rita Taylor Brown father 
of Leroy Brown Jr and the late Calvin Brown nephew in law of Mrs Bertha Honor also 
survived by members of the Taylor of Boothville La.
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Eugene J Alwell sar of Gretna on Tuesday January 11 1983 at 7:38 a.m. husband of the 
late Marguerite Calihover Alwell; father of Mrs Marguerite Cavalier, Mrs Linda Kerr, 
Laura, Eugene Jr, Thoas, Joseph, Donald Alwell II and the late Donald Alwell I; son of 
the late Augusta Fiddler and Joseph Alwell; brother of Mrs Mary Solvant, Mrs Clara Whalen, 
Jake Alwell and the late Joseph Alwell; also survived by 19 grandchildren and 2 great 
grandchildren aged 70 years a native and lifelong resident og Gretna La.
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Leonard J Babin of Lacombe on Sunday May 29 1983 at 11:00 a.m. husband of Mrs Mabel 
Griffin Babin; father of Mrs Kathleen Marciante and Gerard 'Jerry' Babin; son of the 
late anthony Taglialavore; brother of Mrs Rosalie Dunham, Fergus, Ellas and Frank babin 
and the late Mildred Ramsey also survived by 6 grandchildren age 62 years a resident of 
Lacombe for the past 12 years.
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Mr. John Coleman Jr on Monday February 21st 1983 and 2:29 a.m. son of the late 
John Coleman Sr and Christina W Coleman beloved husband of Thelma Thompson Coleman 
and the late Nora August Coleman, brother of the late Agnes C. Johnson and Ulyen 
Coleman, father of John Coleman III of San Pedro California, Noralee C Nelson, and 
Ulyen Coleman Sr stepfather of Angelo J. West also survived by 11 grandchildren 10 
great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends 
aged 83 years a native of Narin Louisiana and a resident of this city.
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Octavia Patanchon Carambat on Wednesday December 21st 1983 at 2:25 p.m. beloved wife 
of the late Benoit Carambat. Mother of Carol Carambat Schexnayder. Daughter of the 
late Francis Hingle and Paul P. Patanchon. sister of the late Dennis and Rene Patanchon,
Lillie Robertson.  Grandmother of Christy, Shari, Tammy and Wendi Schexnayder. aged 85 
years a native of home place Louisiana and a resident of New Orleans for the past 81 years.
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Michael Gerald Cullen Sr on Thursday made 5, 1983 at 11:00 a.m. beloved husband of 
Yvonne Mader, father of Michael G. Cullen Jr and Mrs Walter B. [ Kathleen] Perez Jr; 
son of the late Julie Mitchell and Michael Cullen, brother  of the late Mrs Henry E 
Landry Jr, William P., and James J. Cullen also survived by five grandchildren age 
77 years a native of Fort St. Philip Louisiana and a resident of New Orleans.
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Gladys Jacob Cavaretta on  August 14, 1983 at seventh Ward General Hospital Hammon 
Louisiana wife of Joseph F. Cavaretta of Belle Chasse. mother of Mrs Shirley B. 
Runies of pumpkin Center. sister of Mrs O'Neil [ Rita] Clement of Lutcher, Mrs 
Francis R. Juneau of  Waveland Ms. Stepp sister of James Jacob of Westwego also 
survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren preceded in death by 
an 1 brother Joseph Jacob 870 years a native of New Orleans and a resident of Belle 
Chasse retired employee of West Jefferson Hospital for 15 years.
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Harvey D. [ skeeter] Carter of Belle Chasse on Monday January 3, 1983 at 12:25  
a.m. beloved husband of Elizabeth Flynn Carter; father of Mrs Diane Carter Michel 
of Belle Chasse, Mrs Cecilla Carter Fraschillio of Meridian Mississippi and Harvey 
Francis Carter of Buras Louisiana; son of Ollie Mae Carter of Kilgore Texas and the 
late Cecil Carter; brother of Mrs C A Britt of Kilgore Texas, Mrs C H lemons of 
Belle Chasse and C F Carter Jr of Buras and the late Cecil Foster Carter also 
survived by four grandchildren aged 60 years a native of Douglasville Texas and 
a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 12 years. 
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Ms. Elsie Passman Cotton of Belle Chasse on Sunday January 9, 1983 at 145 P M. 
beloved wife of the late German a cotton.  Mother of Mrs Clare use, Mrs Myrt 
Woods, Mrs. Golda Navarre, Dennis booth and Ronald Cotton and the late Opal 
Hingle. stet mother of Charles Cotton, Sister of Mrs Agnes Stafford, Wiley, 
Ulin and Varnado Passman. also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren age  73 years a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 22 years.
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