Obituaries for 2002, St. Charles Parish, La.

Submitted By: Chris Tidwell

Last Updated: 29 Dec 2009

Source: St. Charles Herald Guide, St. Charles Parish, La.

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January 2002

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DiMarco, Dominic 

Dominic "Dom" Joseph DiMarco, a lifelong resident of St. Charles Parish, died on 
Sunday, January 20. He was 74. 

DiMarco was the beloved husband of Shirley Griffin DiMarco; father of Michael 
Thomas, Alex Dominic DiMarco, Dominique Marie DiMarco, Kerri Joseph Williams and 
the late Keith Joseph DiMarco; father in law of Gail Marie and Angelique Coulon 
DiMarco; son of the late Lena Tortorich and Peter DiMarco Sr; brother of Anne 
Marie Creel, Marie DiMarco Howell, Peter Jr. and Joseph DiMarco and the late 
Lucien Ciro and Anthony DiMarco Sr. He is also survived by a host of 
grandchildren, and one great grandson, Gage Michael DiMarco. He was the special 
uncle of Shirley Faye DiMarco Brown. Also survived by a host of nieces and 
nephews.

Religious services were held on January 23 in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Homes 
in Marrero. 

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February 2002

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Friloux, Letitia 

Letitia (Lettie) Maude Smith Friloux, a resident of Norco, died on February 10. 
She was 93. 

Friloux was the beloved wife of the late Henry "Dede" Joseph Friloux, Sr.; 
Mother of Lettie Marie Friloux, Henry Joseph Friloux, Jr., and Nash Joseph 
Friloux of Destrehan; mother -in-law of Arleen O. Friloux and Paula G. Friloux; 
beloved sister of Eola Louise Smith of Norco and Mark A. Smith and the late 
James Nicholas Smith and Allen F. Smith; daughter of the late Maude Louise Wood 
Smith and J. Nash Smith; grandmother of Wesley B. Harkins, Jeffrey S. Harkins, 
Laura L. Harkins, James D. Harkins, Lettie H. Simon, Philip L. Harkins, Andrea 
F. Tullos, Jacqueline F. Scheffler, Henri M. Friloux, Heather E. Friloux, 
Zachary P. Friloux, Pierre F. Friloux, Leslie J. Friloux and Douglas E. Friloux; 
great-grandmother of Justine E. Tullos, Sydney N. Harkins, Joseph Coleman Tullos 
III, Jolie E. tullos, Nash A. Simon, Jeremy W. Scheffler and Alec Martin 
Scheffler. 

She was preceded in death by grandchildren, Collette L. Friloux and Gregory E. 
Friloux.

Friloux was an active member of the Bonnet Carre' Garden Club and the Sacred 
Heart Church CDA and Altar Society. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 15 by Reverend Terry 
B. Becnel at Sacred Heart. Interment followed at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic 
Mausoleum in Destrehan. 

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Harmon, Heather 

Heather Breaux Harmon, a resident of Luling, died February 4 in New Orleans. She 
was 31. 

Harmon is survived by her husband, John "Tommy" Harmon; son, Hunter Harmon; 
daughter, Haley Harmon; father, Berry J. Breaux of Metairie; mother, Jane Harris 
Duke of Florida; brother, Barry "Jay" Breaux; sisters, Alexis Breaux Daly and E. 
Susan Breaux; and her grandparents, P. Paul Breaux and J.C. Harris. 

A memorial service was held Friday at noon at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in 
Metaire. Burial was in Metairie Cemetary.

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Payne, Irma 

Irma Wetzka Payne, a resident of Norco for the past 56 years, died on Tuesday, 
February 19. 

She was the wife of the late Augustus Hamilton "Ham" Payne Sr.; mother and 
mother-in-law of Augustus hamilton Payne Jr. and Linda McCauley Payne of Dallas, 
Texas and of Thomas Colwell Payne and Sharon Roussel Payne of Norco; stepmother 
of Barbara Payne Starr of Baton Rouge; daughter of the late Christine Barbara 
Huber Wetzka and the late August Philip Wetzka; grandmother of Augustus Hamilton 
Payne III of Dallas, Texas and Courtney Brooke Payne, Amy Hamilton Payne, 
Kimberly Ann Payne, and Meagan Christine Payne of Norco; step grandmother of 
Sarah Ann Starr of Baton Rouge; sister of the late August Thomas Wetzka of 
Donaldsonville and the late Louise Wetzka Rober of New Orleans, and the late 
Marion Wetzka Hubert of Metairie. 

Religious services were held on Friday, February 22 at Sacred Heart Church. 
Burial followed in the Garden of Memories. 

H.C. Alexander Funeral Homes of Norco was in charge of arrangements.

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Rasmussen, Lois 

Lois Irene Robinson Rasmussen, I retired homemaker, died Thursday at St. Charles 
Hospital in Luling. She was 73.Mrs. 

Rasmussen was born in Centralia Washington and before moving to Luling in 1998, 
was a resident of Milpitas and Napa, California.

She attended and graduated from Centralia High School and Centralia Junior 
College. She was a talented artist in oil and watercolor and taught art and card 
decorating classes. 

Rasmussen is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Clifford N. Rasmussen; 
two daughters, Lorna Elizabeth Dufresne and Elaine Marie Henthorn; one son, 
Howard L. Rasmussen; and a son-in-law, Steven M. Dufresne. She had eight 
grandchildren, Jonathan R. Dufresne, Joshua M. Dufresne, Brian D. Henthorn, 
Scott C. Henthorn, Tanya R. Henthorn, Jennifer D. Dufresne, Anna A. Dufresne and 
Stefanie M. Dufresne. 

Her father, Durward B. Robinson and her mother, Esther Lily Waunch Robinson, 
precede her in death. 

A memorial service will be held at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling, 
LA, on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. The family requests that in 
lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Heart Association or the 
American Diabetes Association in memory of Mrs. Rasmussen.

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Sparks, Arnold Jr.

Arnold Sparks Jr., a resident of Des Allemands, died on February 26. He was 58. 

Sparks was the former president of the East Houma Lions Club.

He is survived by his mother, Eva Stewart; sons, Todd and Tim Sparks; daughters-
in-law, Tracy and Missy Sparks; brothers, Ernie and Jack Sparks; sister, Helen 
West; and grandchildren, Dusty, Brooke, Timmy, and Crystal Sparks, and Jonathon 
Loupe. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Arnold Sparks, Sr.

Services were held on Thursday, February 28 at Falgout Funeral Homes in 
Raceland. Burial was in his hometown Dayton, Ohio. 

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Teekel, Alton Sr.

Alton Z. Teekel Sr., a resident of Bayou Gauche, died on February 6. He was 56. 

Teekel is survived by his wife, Violet Teekel; mother, Rosie Teekel Richard; 
sons, Alton Teekel Jr., Danny Teekel, Shane Lee Teekel, and Shane Martinez; 
daughters, Merin Templet and Rita Soudelior; sisters, Audrey Wilson and Rosemary 
Pomeroy; and 12 grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Zebby Teekel; son, Mark Teekel, and 
sister, Bonnie Dupuy. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, February 8 at St. John the Baptist 
Catholic Church in Paradis. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Washington, Henry M. 

Henry M. Washington, a resident at Evangeline Estates Nursing Home in Ormond, 
died on Friday, February 22. He was 69.

Washington was the son of the late Bernice and Henry Washington Sr.; father of 
Christopher John, Henry MacGruder, David Jonathan, and Debra Felicia Washington, 
Lydia Suzanne Chimilio, and Sharon Melissa Majia.; grandfather of Kendell 
Washington, Danielle Anthony, Ryan Darius, Zion Michael, Nicholas Hunter, Ethan 
Dwayne, Jordon Christopher, and Desiree Justine. He is also survived by four 
great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. 

Burial was private.

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Werhan, Emmett 

Emmett E. Werhan, a resident of Paradis, died on February 12. He was 78.

Werhan was a World War II veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 

He is survived by his companion, Rose Taranto; step-sons, Cleveland "Sonny" 
Perrer Jr., Gaspar Taranto Jr., and Daniel Taranto; sisters, Claire Block, Merle 
Sempe, and Edna Werhan; and by a host of nieces, nephews, and step 
grandchildren. 

Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cadow Werhan; parents, George Werhan Sr. 
and Isabela Winstone Werhan; step-daughter, Marilyn P. North; and brother, 
George Werhan Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held February 15 at St. John the Baptist Catholic 
Church in Paradis. Burial was in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements. 

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March 2002

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Bolden, George 

George Bolden, a resident of Bayou Gauche, died on March 4. He was 78.

Bolden is survived by his wife, Hazel Henson Bolden; sons, George David Bolden 
and Tommy Eugene Bolden; daughter, Sharon Bolden Dufrene; brothers, Gerald Pat 
Bolden and James Roy Bolden; sister, Betty Jean Sanders; seven grandchildren; 
and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and 
Mary Todd Bolden. 

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, March 12 at the First Assembly of God 
Church in Des Allemands. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Caillet, Syl Sr. 

Syl F. Caillet Sr., a native and resident of Hahnville, died on March 20. He was 
94.

Caillet is survived by his wife, Maybelle Baudoin Caillet; sons, Gerald A. 
Caillet and Syl Caillet Jr.; brother, Marcelin (Jack) Caillet; sisters, Elise 
Young, Virginia Caillet, Pearl Baudoin, and Velma Matis; 12 grandchildren; and 
14 great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Syl E. Caillet and Elise Trosclair 
Caillet; daughters, Sylvia Touchard and Cynthia Caillet; and sisters, Cecile 
Donnaud and Evelyn LeBlanc.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, March 22 at Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church in Hahnville. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Lockport. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Dean, Enid Ruth Gassen 

Enid Ruth Gassen Dean, a long-time resident of Luling, died on Saturday, March 
23. She was 78. 

Dean was member of the Ladies Altar Society and Busy Bees of Holy Family 
Catholic Church. 

Beloved wife of Samuel Earl Dean Jr. Loving mother of Herbert Dean and Debbie 
Cline Dean. Sister of Perryl J. Gassen and sister-in-law of Valerie Gaubert Dean 
and Debbie Cline Dean. Sister of Perryl J. Gassen and sister-in-law of Shirley 
LaBauve Gassen. Daughter of the late Herbert Gassen and Elmire Mollere Gassen. 
Grandmother of Keith Jr., Micki, Jason, Kristopher, and Teresa Dean. Great-
Grandmother of Austin James Dean.

A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, March 27 at Holy Family Catholic Church. 
Interment followed in St. Charles Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Family Church 
Building Fund. 

Arrangements entrusted to H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco.

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Detillier, Celeste Elizabeth-Marie 

Celeste Elizabeth-Marie Detillier, infant daughter of Jody Detillier and Michele 
LaFrance Detillier, died on Saturday, March 9. 

She was the sister of Reid and Bavin Detillier; granddaughter of Daniel and 
connie LaFrance and Sonny and Marie Detillier; great-granddaughter of Delta and 
Al LaFrance and Milton Skorlich; and godchild of Rene LaFrance and Lori Martin. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, March 13 at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Entombment followed in the Mausoleum. 

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Dufrene, Ena Plaisance 

Ena Plaisance Dufrene, a former resident of Bayou Gauche, died on Wednesday, 
March 13. She was 75.

Dufrene is survived by her son, Michael Dufrene; sisters, Hazel Dufrene and Enzy 
Foshee; six grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by her husband, Chester Dufrene; parents, Eugene and Melasaire Schouest 
Plaisance; and brother, Lennie Schouest.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, March 14 at St. Hilary Catholic 
Church in Mathews. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.
 
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Francique, Lester Paul 

Lester Paul Francique, a resident of Norco, died on Monday, March 18. He was 74. 

Francique was the son of the late Paul and Rosemary Rozzetta Francique; brother 
of Leatrice Boutrie of Norco and Joe Francique of Chalmette. He is also survived 
by nieces and nephews, Wayne Brownlow, Truin Rocher, Glenn Rocher, Carmen 
Rocher, Tommy Donaldson, and Penny Morgan and a number of great nieces and 
nephews. 

Religious services were held on Friday, March 22 at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home 
Chapel in Norco. Cremation will follow. 

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Gilardi, Anthony "A.J." 

Anthony "A.J." Gilardi, a native of St. Rose and resident of Franklinton, 
Louisiana, died on Saturday, March 30. He was 63. 

Gilardi was the former owner/operator of A.J. Heating and Air Conditioning. He 
was also a member of the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association. 

Beloved husband of 44 years of Judy "Petit" Gilardi. Father and father in law of 
Cindy G. and John Hamilton, Lynda G. and Darryl Bonner, Joan G. and Kern Adams, 
and the late Donna G. Ratliff. Grandfather of Jonathon, Adam and Patrick 
Ratliff; Bridgette, Seth, and Joe Bonner, Suzann Capitano, and Andrew, Drake, 
and Konnor Adams. Son of the late Joe and Nancy Gilardi. Brother of Joseph "Bud" 
Gilardi, Sam "Sonny" Gilardi, Benny "Pat" Gilardi, Gasper Gilardi, Vita Rita 
Zeringue, and Manuella LeBlanc. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, April 2 at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Entombment followed in St. Charles 
Borromeo Mausoleum. 

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Hayes, Gertrude Davis 

Gertrude Davis Hayes, a native and resident of Killona, died on Friday, March 8. 
She was 89.

Hayes was the daughter of the late Harriet Gray and John B. Davis, Sr.; beloved 
wife of the late Herman Hayes; loving mother of the late Whitney Sr. and John B. 
Hickerson, Sr.; sister of the late Olivia Talbert, Clamonce Milton Sr., Robert 
Herbert and Rev. John B. Davis, Jr; sister-in-law of Pearl L. and Yvonne P. 
Davis; aunt of Theresa Davis Ranson and Evelyn Davis Funches; mother-in-law of 
Dora Hickerson. She is also survived by two grandsons, John Jr. and Whitney 
Hickerson, Jr., a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. 

A funeral was held on Wednesday, March 13 at Isreal Baptist Church in Killona.

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Hogan, Eunice Matherne 

Eunice Matherne Hogan, and native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died on March 
27, 2002. She was 88.

Hogan is survived by sons, Kenneth and Bobby Hogan. Daughters, Louella Hogan 
Deroche. Brother, Columbus Matherne. Sister, Lorena Romine. 14 grandchildren. 19 
great grandchildren. One great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Hogan. Parents, Alcess and 
Honora Dugas Matherne. Brother, John Matherne. Sisters, Virginia Dufrene, Lena 
Barnett, and Hattie Plaisance. Two grandchildren. 

Religious services were held on March 28 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 
in Paradis. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery. 

Falgout Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements.

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Hutchinson, Janice 

Janice Hutchinson, a resident of Boutte, died on March 1. She was 65. 

Hutchinson is survived by her mother, Jeannette C. Hebert; sons, Leonard and 
David Hutchinson; brothers, Billy and Walter Hebert, Jr.; sister, Glenda Dodson; 
and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Hebert. 

Memorial Services were held Monday, March 4 at First Union Presbyterian Church 
in Luling. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Insley, Inez Sonntag 

Inez Sonntag Insley, a resident of Luling for 26 years, died on Saturday, March 
24. She was 65. 

Insley was an active member of the Legion of Mary.

Beloved wife of Deacon Vern Insley. Mother of Denise Butera of St. Leonard, MD, 
Diane Deroche of Des Allemands, Simon Insley of Battlecreek, MI, Brian Insley of 
Ypsilanti, MI, Barry Insley of League City, TX. Sister of Elda Sonntag and Allan 
Sonntag, both of Dundalk, MD. Also survived by 10 grandchildren.

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Mayeux, Adam J. 

Adam J. Mayeux, a resident of St. Rose, died on Saturday, March 10. He was 72.

Mayeux was the beloved husband of 23 years to Laura M. Mayeux; father of 
Patricia Mayeux and Linder Mayeux; stepfather of Jerry Morrison and Karen 
Sizeler; brother of Winnie Chenvart and Mary Lee Hebert; stepgrandfather of 
Abigtail Morrison and Julie Morrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, 
Lionel and Emilie Mayeux; brothers, Joseph, Wildon, Arthur, Rodrick, and Bernard 
Mayeux; and a sister, Dorothy Mayeux.

Mayeux was retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service to his 
country. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 195, Veteran of 
Foreign Wars Post 3267, Forty Eight Club, and St. Charles Senior Club.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, March 13 at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Entombment followed at the Mausoleum.

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McMurry, Marguerite Perret 

Marguerite Perret McMurry, a resident of Norco, died at Ormond Nursing Care 
Center in Destrehan on Thursday, March 7. She was 96.

McMurry was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Dewitt MCMurry; mother of the 
late Lois Kaiser; sister of the the late Jeanne Starr and Lolita Waguespack and 
Henry Perret; Mother of Thomas McMurry and wife, Joyce, and Courtney McMurry, 
Eula McMurry and mother-in-law of Brian Kaiser. She is also survived by 11 
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, March 12 at Sacred Heart 
of Jesus Catholic Church in Norco. Entombment followed at St. Peter Catholic 
Church in Reserve. 

Arrangements entrusted to H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco.

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Portera, Margeret Mule 

Margaret Mule Portera died this past week. She was 93.

Beloved wife of the late Cosimo Portera. Mother of Mary Grace P. Waguespack and 
the late Salvador C. Portera Sr. and Calogero "Carl" C. Portera Sr. Mother in 
law of Joseph I. Waguespack and Betty F. Portera. Sister of Rose M. Zummo, Mary 
M. Stipelcovich, Fay M. Zuppardo, Marie M. Mancuso, and the late Josephine M. 
Mancuso, Jack Mule, Peter Mule, Catherine M. Rizzuto and Mike Mule. Daughter of 
the late Calogero Mule and Mary Nancy Gulotta Mule. Also survived by 12 
grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren and the 
late Joey and Barry Waguespack.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, March 28 at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Entombment followed at the church 
mausoleum. 

Arrangements entrusted to H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco.

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Roussel, Ralph J. 

Ralph "Bozo" J. Roussel, a resident of Norco, died on March 5. He was 73.

Roussel was the beloved husband of Mary Badeaux Roussel; son of the late William 
J. and Lizzie St. Pierre Roussel; father of Ralph "Tootie" Roussel Jr., Melissa 
L'Hoste, Kelly Laiche, and Daryl Roussel; father-in-law of Keith W. L'Hoste, 
Paige Laiche, and Clint and Colby Roussel; brother of Lewis E. Roussel, Mary 
Anne Millet, and the late O'Leary and Bruce Roussel, Bernice Breaud, Yvonne 
Schexnaydre, and Stelma Simoneaux. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, March 8 at 1 p.m. at Sacred 
Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Norco. Entombment followed at St. Charles 
Borromeo Mausoleum. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are requested to : Metropolitan 
Community Hospice Foundation, 29 Millers Creek Lane, Slidell, Louisiana 70458. 

Arrangements entrusted to H.G. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco.

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Ruiz, Tura Dufrene 

Tura Dufrene Ruiz, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died on March 1. She 
was 48.

Ruiz is survived by her husband, Michael Ruiz; father, Roosevelt Anthony 
Dufrene; son, Daniel Ruiz; brothers, Leon Barnum of Picayune, MS., Brian Dufrene 
of Raceland, and Philip Dufrene of Luling; and sister, Kathleen Dufrene Horn of 
Mesquite, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dora Adams Dufrene. 

Ruiz was a parishioner of St. Gertrudes Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian 
Burial was held on Monday, March 4 at St. Gertrudes. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Tassin, Elson Sr. 

Elson (Pim) Tassin, Sr. of Luling, LA on Friday, March 15, 2002 at 9:30 AM. Age 
84 years.

Beloved husband of Alcida Foret Tassin. Father of Elson J. Tassin, Jr. and 
Bryant J. Tassin. Brother of Herbert (Red) Tassin and the late Vernice Causin, 
Eunice Champagne, Delia Troxler, Shirley (Black) Tassin and Irvin (Bald Eagle) 
Tassin. Son of the late Septime and Alida Cortez Tassin. Father-in-law of Ruth 
Ann Sanders Tassin and Jill Tregre Tassin. Grandfather of Jay Tassin, Nicole 
Tassin Cedotal, Kristy Tassin and Melissa Tassin. Great Grandfather of Kirsten 
Tassin. 

Mr. Tassin was the former owner and operator of Pims Phillip 66 in Luling, LA. 

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Terranova, Mary Delatte 

Mary Delatte Terranova, a resident of Des Allemands, died on Friday, March 29. 
She was 70. 

Terranova is survived by her husband, Joseph Terranova. Sons, Joseph Terranova 
Jr. and Paul Joseph Terranova. Daughters, Pauline Mary Folse and Dianne Francis 
Scariano. Brother, Norbert Delatte. Sister, Betty Becnel. Six grandchildren and 
one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Pauline 
Stieb Delatte. Brothers, Donald Delatte and Norman "Pee-Wee" Delatte. 

Terranova was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A 
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 1 at St. Gertrude's. 
Interment was in the church mausoleum. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Woodiel, John 

John Woodiel, who came to be known as Mr. Republican in St. Charles Parish, died 
Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 76 years old.

His cancer was first diagnosed in early 1999. He accepted it without complaint, 
commenting that he was in the Lord's hands which was a good place to be.

Mr. Woodiel continued to lead a full life, engaging in activities in politics 
and going to dances with his wife Dorothy, which was one of his favorite 
pastimes. He was reportedly seen at the Holy Family Busy Bees dance as recent as 
December.

Mr. Woodiel was born in 1925 in Enola, Arkansas, the son of John W. and Ruby 
Davis Woodiel. He had an older sister, Sybly, and a younger one, Betty, and a 
brother, Freddy, who died at the age of five. He was a resident of Luling for 
the past 48 years.

A Navy veteran of World War II, he served in the Pacific Theatre aboard the 
aircraft carrier U. S. S. Enterprise. He was a 1949 graduate of Arkansas State 
Teachers College, now the University of Central Arkansas, with a BS degree in 
chemistry.

During his college years, he went to Little Rock with a friend to spend the 
Independence Day holiday. While there, he met Dorothy Breyel whom he married in 
1948. A year later, their first child, Jack, was born. The family moved to El 
Dorado, AR where Mr. Woodiel was employed by Lion Oil. He worked for the 
company, later bought by Monsanto, for 21 years and retired from Woodiel 
Construction Co., Inc. which he founded in 1973.,

He was transferred to the Lion Oil plant in Luling in 1954 and built his own 
home on Mimosa Avenue with the help of a builder while working full-time at the 
plant. This background experience led to the opening of his own construction 
company in 1973.

When Mr. Woodiel arrived in Louisiana, politics here was dominated by the 
Democratic Party. In the early sixties, he began work to organize the Republican 
Party in St. Charles Parish, believing that competition between the parties was 
the best way to get honest government. It took awhile to find 25 registered 
Republicans to sign a petition to the state party and, in January of 1965, the 
local party became a reality. Until his final illness, he continued to be an 
active member of the party and a relentless campaigner.

Mr. Woodiel served as chairman of the Parish Republican Executive Committee for 
many years, continuing as a member of the committee until his death. He was 
elected in 1968 to the first of five terms representing St. Charles Parish on 
the Republican State Central Committee. He attended the 1984 national Republican 
convention as an alternate delegate. From 1980 to 1984, he was a member of the 
Lafourche Basin Levee Commission.

Mr. Woodiel was an active parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Parish and 
formerly of St. Anthony Parish in Luling. He served on the construction 
committees of both church parishes and was an usher at Holy Family until his 
final illness. He was also a member of the VFW and Latinaires Dance Club.

Mr. Woodiel is survived by his wife and three children, John who lives in 
Dallas, Christopher of Baton Rouge and Deborah Spencer of Knoxville; 
grandchildren Richard T., John W. IV and Catherine Woodiel of Dallas, Kristen 
Woodiel of Baton Rouge, and Lauren and Kathryn Spencer of Knoxville; one great-
granddaughter, and his two sisters of Sacramento, CA.

Visitation was held from 9 to 11 a. m. followed by funeral mass Tuesday. March 
19, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Friends who wish to contribute something in 
memory of Mr. Woodiel have been asked to make donations to the Holy Family 
Church Building Fund. 

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April 2002

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Aucoin

Marie "Kit" St. Amant Aucoin, a life-long resident of Luling, died on Tuesday, 
April 15 at Evangeline of Ormond Nursing Home. She was 98.

Aucoin was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and a member of 
St. Anthony's Ladies Altar Society and the choir. She was a recipient of the 
Archdiocese of New Orleans Order of St. Louis Medallion. 

Survivors include two daughters, Pearl Aucoin Bourgeois and Mae Aucoin 
Champagne; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. 

A Mass was held Thursday, April 17 at St. Anthony's. Burial was in the St. 
Charles Mausoleum in Luling. 

Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Bergeron

Wallace "Swampy" Bergeron, a native of Boutte and resident of Des Allemands, 
died on April 24. He was 64. 

Bergeron was a member of the Des Allemands Mennonite Church. He enjoyed hunting 
and fishing in the area.

Bergeron is survived by his mother, Marion Trauth Bergeron. Sons, Todd and 
Timothy Bergeron. Daughters, Toni Stone, Nicole Plaisance and Claire Zeringue. 
Brothers, Freddie, Ray and Donald Bergeron. Sisters, Sylvia Bertrand and Wanda 
Bergeron. Also survived by eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Martin Bergeron. Father, Alex 
Joseph Bergeron. 

Services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Des Allemands Mennonite Church. Burial 
will follow in the Mennonite Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. 

Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Breaux 

Wilfred Breaux, a resident of Des Allemands, died on April 13. 

He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Church and a World War II veteran. He was 
79.

Breaux is survived by his wife, Velma Matherne Breaux; sons, Wilfred (Butsy) and 
wife Mary Breaux, Gregory (Moose) and wife Debbie Breaux, Kerry (Brillo) Breaux 
and Frank (Davis) Breaux; brother, J.C. Breaux; sisters, Mrs. Ollie Curlee, Mrs. 
Willie Mae Ogea, Mrs. Winnie Manuel, Mrs. Marjorie Miller, Mrs. Minnie Boudoin, 
and Mrs. Bertha Guillory; nine grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eraste and Felicia Bourque Breaux. 

A Memorial Mass will be held today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. 

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Candies

Bessie B. Candies, a resident of Des Allemands, died on April 2. She was 89.

Candies is survived by here daughter-in-law, Regina Candies. Sister Alice 
Barrios. Grandchildren, Shane Candies, Owen Candies, Jr. and Tanya Candies. Also 
survived by five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick F. Candies. Parents, Oneil 
Barrios Sr. and Mable Rossi Barrios. Son, Owen Candies Sr. Brothers, Oneil 
Barrios Jr., Earnest Barrios, and Rudy Barrios. Sister, Mabley Barrios Guzzetta.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on April 4 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church 
in Des Allemands. Burial was in Christen Cemetery in Des Allemands. 

Landry's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Donaldson

Ruby Marie Donaldson, a native of Goodhope and a resident of Norco, died on 
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at St. Charles Parish Hospital in Luling. She was 75.

Donaldson was the beloved sister of Norma Donaldson of Norco, Jeri D. Landry of 
Luling, Joyce Donaldson of Norco, Doris D. Menezes of Luling and Arthur 
Donaldson Jr. of Houston. Daughter of the late Arthur L. Donaldson and Elizabeth 
Marchand Donaldson. 

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Ladies Altar 
Society, a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and choir member at Sacred Heart of 
Jesus Catholic Church and a member of the Nifty Fifties.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, April 26 at Sacred Heart of 
Jesus Church in Norco. Entombment followed in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic 
Cemetery in Destrehan.

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Matherne

Sidney John Matherne, a retired welder for Shell Oil Norco Refinery, died on 
April 16 at his home in Garyville. He was 87. 

Matherne was a member and past Trustee of St. Hubert Church, lifetime member of 
the Holy Name Society, and a member of the Woodman of the World. 

Beloved husband of 61 years of Lise Tassin Matherne. Father and father-in-law of 
Sidney John, Jr. and Amber, Douglas M. and Gerry, Phil E. and June, Allen M. and 
Jody Matherne, Gloria M. and Gordon Tamplain, Sr., Noreen M. and Paul Champagne 
and Patty M. and Conrad Baker, Sr. Also survived by 19 grandchildren, 33 great-
grandchildren, and two deceased great-grandchildren. Son of the late Charles and 
Leonie Tamplain Matherne. Brother of Elise Zeringue, Gertrude Brady Walker, Inez 
Duhon Blank, Eunice Miller, Elsie Cambre, and the late Adam, Joseph and Charles 
Matherne Jr. 

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 19 at St. Hubert's Catholic Church 
in Garyville. Burial was in St. Peter Cemetery. 

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McClure

Leslie G. McClure, a retired control system coordinator of 32 years with Union 
Carbide died Tuesday, April 9 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was 73. 

Mr. McClure was born in Yawkey, West Virginia and resided in luling for most of 
the past 24 years. 

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Becker McClure; a daughter, Wendy M. Beltz; 
two sons, Derrell R. McClure of Canyon Lake, TX and Donald P. Hare, Jr.; a 
brother, Deward D. McClure of Hartwell, GA; a grandson, Devon G. Beltz; and a 
granddaughter, Randi M. Beltz. 

Services were private.

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Savola

Marjorie Ruth Russell Savola, a resident of Destrehan, died April 1 at her home. 
She was 80.

Savola was a former school teacher with the Jefferson Parish School System and a 
former tennis instructor. She was also a member of the St. Charles Historical 
Society, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, founding member of the River 
Parishes Community Chorus, and a former member of the Greater New Orleans Area 
chapter of the Sweet Adelines. She graduated from Jefferson High School, 
attended Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, MS and St. Mary's Dominican 
College in New Orleans. She was inducted into the Louisiana Tennis Hall of Fame 
in 1999 and was an active USTA senior tennis player achieving regional and 
national rankings, she represented Louisiana in the senior olympics and won gold 
medals. 

She was an elder at Parkway Presbyterian Church and a member of the St. Charles 
Parish Republican Women's Association.

She is survived by her husband, Onnie A. "Pete" Savola. Daughters, Vicki Ruth 
Davis of El Paso, TX; Marjorie Ellen Savola of New Orleans; and Onni Aileen 
Cesta of Destrehan. She is also survived by seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Robert and Nina Howard 
Russell.

Funeral Services will be held today at 1 p.m. at Parkway Presbyterian Church, 
6200 Camphor Street in Metairie. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
in the church's Fellowship Hall. Burial will take place in the Garden of 
Memories. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 
P.O. Box 9025, Pitts field, MA 01202-9025.

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May 2002

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Bourgeois

Percy Joseph Bourgeois, Sr., a resident of Norco, died on Saturday, May 18 in 
New Orleans. He was 91.

Bourgeois was the husband of the late Inez Haydel Bourgeois. Son of the late 
Anicet and Yolande Tyler Bourgeois. Father and father-in-law of Patricia and 
James Poche of Norco; Percy, Jr. and Sandy Bourgeois of Destrehan; and Guy and 
Judy Bourgeois of Norco. Brother of Marian Landry of Baton Rouge; Roy Bourgeois, 
Sr. of Lutcher; the late Arthemise Bleakly, Ruth Bleakly Elaine Foret and Harold 
Bourgeois. 

He was a KC member of the Red Church Council #3634. Also survived by nine 
grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 21 at Sacred Heart of Jesus 
Church in Norco. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina. Donations may 
be made in his memory to the Metropolitan Hospice, 5650 Read Blvd., New Orleans, 
La. 70127. 

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Caillet

Odell Francis Caillet, a native of Killona and resident of Luling, died on 
Sunday, May 19 at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans. 

He was the beloved husband of Jeanne Brou Caillet. Loving father of Mary-Joan 
Caillet Smith. Devoted grandfather of Jeremy Russell Smith and Brittany helene 
Smith. 

Preceded in death by his son Edward Gerard Caillet. Son of the late Cycil A. 
Caillet Sr. and Denise Waguepack Caillet. Brother of Mrs. Helene Baudouion, Mrs. 
Shirley Mae Lambert, Mrs. Muriel Foxsworth, Cycil A. Caillet Jr. and the late 
Mrs. Leola Madere, Mrs. Lois Baudouin, Mrs. Florence Madere, Mrs. Hazel Millet 
and Mr. Paul Victor Caillet.

Caillet was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2409 and American Legion 
Post 131. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic 
Church in Luling on Wednesday, May 22. Entombment followed at St. Charles 
Cemetery in Luling. 

H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco handled the arrangements.

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Gilder

Thomas Hill Gilder died on Monday, May 13 in San Mateo, California. He was 57.

Gilder is survived by his four brothers, Hal M. Gilder and his wife Abbie of 
Prairieville; Eugene C. Gilder and his wife Raynell of Crowley; Robley A. Gilder 
and his wife Charlette of Hahnville; and Galen A. Gilder and his wife Corinne of 
Crowley. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal M. Gilder and Hollis Gilder. 

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18 at St. Michael the Archangel 
Catholic Church in Crowley. A rosary visitation was held Friday night. Burial 
was in Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette.

Geesey-Ferguson F.H. Inc. of Crowley was entrusted with arrangements.

===========================

Thomas

Ronald E. Thomas, Sr., a resident of Norco, died at his residence on Sunday, May 
12. He was 94.

Mr. Thomas retired from Shell Oil Company after 45 years of service. He served 
as treasurer for 50 years of Shell Employees' Federal Credit Union, which later 
became Louisiana Federal Credit Union. Mr. Thomas was past Master of Square and 
Compass Lodge #417 in Kenner. He had served as an Elder for many years in Good 
Hope Presbyterian Church and was active in youth sports, especially bowling and 
baseball. 

Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen M. Thomas, one son, Ronald 
E. Thomas, Jr., two granddaughters, Joy and Amy Thomas and their mother, 
Elizabeth Thomas. He is also survived by one brother, James. D. Thomas and wife 
Marilyn, and one sister, Annie Ruth Hill and husband Ray.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 16 at First Union Presbyterian 
Church in Luling. Entombment followed in St. Louis Cemetery #3 in New Orleans. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to 
the Ronald E. Thomas, Sr. Memorial Fund, in care of First Union Presbyterian 
Church, 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling, 70070. 

Mr. Thomas will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father. 

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June 2002

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Alexander

Duane Louis Alexander, a native of Luling and a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. died 
on June 9. He was 37.

Alexander was the beloved son of Hubert and Dolores Rabalais Alexander. Brother 
of Rickie ALexander, Darlene Buras, Stephanie Alexander, and Kris Cornish. He 
was the grandson of Dlo Rabalais and the late Penn Rabalais.

Troxclair was a graduate of Hahnville High School.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend memorial services 
today at 10 am at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco. 

===========================

Braud

Robert Gilbert Braud, a retired Shell Oil employee and charter member of the 
Marshal Duck Clud, died Friday, June 7 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was 92 
years old. 

Braud was a native of Prairieville and a resident of Norco for the past 73 years. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Marguerite 'Maggie' Marchand Braud. Father 
and father-in-law of Maycel Braud Joseph, the late Betrous 'Joe' Joseph, Clark 
Braud and Vicki Braud, Arlen Braud and Karen Braud, and the late Robert Gilbert, 
Jr. He was the last living son of the late Gilbert P. Braud and Sarazine Braud 
of Prairieville and the brother of the late Emile, James and Pamala Braud and 
Martha Babin. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-
grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic 
CHurch in Norco. Entombment followed at Prairieville Cementery in Prairieville.

===========================

Brown

Dana "Chris" Brown, a supervisor of St. Charles Mosquito Control, died June 8 of 
a heart attack. He was 50 years old.

Brown, a native of Salisbury, Penn., was a resident of Boutte for the past 13 
years. 

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Blanchard Brown. Step-father of Ed 
Raymond Veillon Jr. of Paradis and Tammy Veillon Pfeil. 

Brown was the son of Ralph and Laura Brown of Salisbury. Brother of Nick Brown 
and Bonny Mull. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Denis Gray Jr., Ed 
Raymond Veillon III, Deavon Pfeil.

Services were held on Tuesday, June 11. Burial followed in Salisbury, Penn on 
Friday June 14.
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Comardelle

Vivian Matherne Comardelle, a native of Gheens and a resident of Des Allemands 
died on Friday, May 31 at age 84. 

Comardelle was a member of St. Gertrude Ladies Altar Society. 

Beloved mother of Jackie Cheramie, Genevieve Frickey, JoAnn Rogers, Era Jane 
Toney, Walter Comardelle, and Murphy Comardelle. Sister of Norman, Nerman, 
Johnny Matherne. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 43 great 
grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Willie Comardelle. Parents Joseph and 
Mercedese Schouest Matherne. Sisters Mabel Hogan, Nora Abadie, Emma Falcon.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday June 3 at St. Gertrude 
Catholic Church in Des Allemends. Entombment followed at Mennonite Cemetery in 
Des Allemands.

===========================

Dufrene

Joseph G. Dufrene, a retired pipefitter at Avondale Shipyard, died Friday June 7 
of cardiopulmonary arrest at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was 76.

Dufrene, a native of Raceland, was a resident of Westwego for 53 years. He was 
an Army veteran and received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, 
Victory Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with two 
bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Philippine Independence Ribbon and 
Good Conduct Medal.

He is survived by his son Dennis P. Dufrene and his daughter Jeanelle D. Odom. 
Brother of Aman Dufrene, Ida Toups, Earline Badeaux and Julia Chaisson. He is 
also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday June 10 at Mothe Funeral Home on 
Marrero and Burial followed at Heaven Mausoleum in Westwego.

===========================

Gearheard

Marguerite Faucheux Gearheard, a native and life long resident of Lutcher died 
at her home on Friday. She was 91.

Gearheard was beloved wife of the late Arthur Grant "A.G." Gearheard Jr. She was 
mother of William J. "Bill" Gearheard and his wife Connie of Mandeville, the 
late Arthur "Grant" Gearheard III, and Margo Gearheard Jacobs. She was sister of 
Myrtis Faucheux Blount of Kenner. Gearheard was also survived by 10 
grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gearheard was a homemaker, a past member of the Catholic Daughters and active in 
many church activities.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Pauline. Interment followed at St. Joseph Mausoleum. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to 
St. Joseph Catholic Church.

===========================

Naquin

Betty Klibert Naquin, a native of Garyville and a resident of Luling, died on 
May 31. She was 66.

Beloved of wife of the late John R. Naquin. Mother of Jill N. Savoie, Charlene 
N. Chiasson, and Darren J. Naquin. Sister of Dorothy K. Roussel, Lloyd Klibert, 
the late Harold Klibert and the late Armuntine Oubre Klibert. Mother in law of 
Warren Savoie Jr. and Adrian Chiasson. Grandmother of Ryan Chiasson, Megan 
Chiasson and Luke Savoie.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, June 3 at St. Anthony of 
Padua Catholic Church in Luling. Entombment followed St. Charles Mausoleum in 
Luling. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the American Cancer 
Society or Holy Catholic Church.

===========================

Perrilloux

Ricky Paul Perrillioux, a native of Hahnville and a resident of St. Rose, died 
on Friday. He was 42.

Perrillioux is survived by his parents Oliver and Lynn Perrillioux; his sons, 
Dustin, Scott, and Ricky Perrillioux Jr.; his daughters, Brandi and Katie 
Perrillioux. He is also survived by his brothers Oliver, Allen, Neal, Bryan, 
Gary and Corey Perrillioux and Benny Williams; and his sisters Rita Horn, Regina 
Rodriguez, Jessica St. Pierre, Mary Williams, and Stephanie Williams.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Neal Williams; his brother, Donnie 
Glynn; and his grandparents Felicia and Oliver Perrillioux.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in 
Raceland. Entombment followed at St, Hilary Mausoleum.

===========================

Waguespack

Harris A. Waguespack Jr., a native and resident of Lockport, died June 1. He was 
88.

Waquespack was retired from the La. Department of Transportation and 
Development. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the 
Lockport Volunteer Fire Department, and an usher at Holy Savior Church. 

Beloved husband of Mae Degruise Waguespack. Father of Mary W. Weimer, Evelyn W. 
Dupuy, and Janet W. Owens. Brother of Annie Waguespack and Marion Waguespack. He 
is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, Harris Waguespack Sr. and Josephine Melancon 
Waguespack. Sisters Gleo W. LeCompte and Anna Mae W. McClain.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 4 at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport. Entombment followed at Holy Savior Cemetery. 

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July 2002

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Autin

Whitney Joseph Autin Sr., former resident of Luling and a resident of Metairie, 
died on July 2. He was 76.

Autin was the beloved husband of Rita Hebert Autin. He is survived by sons, 
Whitney J. Autin Jr., and daughter, Cynthia Autin Eliser. He was the brother of 
Loveless Autin, Lawrence Autin and Luby Robichaux. He is also survived by two 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

He was the son of the late Levis and Melvina Daigle Autin. He was preceded in 
death by his brothers, Loney, Clifton, Hubert, and Ernest Autin, and his 
sisters, Eula Sapia and Mildred Autin.

Autin was a World War II Navy Veteran, a member of VFW Post 370 of Luling, and a 
member Teamster local 270 of New Orleans.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on July 5 at St. Mary Catholic Church in 
Raceland. Entombment followed at the church cementery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Greater 
New Orleans.

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Candies

Cory Lyn Candies, a resident of Des Allemands, died on Thursday. She was 26. 

Candies was the beloved daughter of Spencer and Bessie Cortez Candies. She is 
survived by her son Kerry and her daughter Abby. She was the sister of Troy 
Majoria, Kasi Candies and Heather Cortez.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. 
Entombement followed at St. Gertrude Cemetery.

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Dufrene

Hazel J. Dufrene, a native of Killona and a resident of Bayou Gauche, died on 
July 22. She was 75.

Dufrene is survived by sons, Carel Jr. and Gregory Dufrene; daughters, Angie 
Perkins and April Dufrene; brothers, Larry Deroche and Lawrence Deroche; 
sisters, Clara Deubler, Thelma Michot, Hope Guidry, and Grace Shifflett; ten 
grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carol Dufrene; parents, Waldo and 
Elvire Madere Deroche; brother, Joseph Deroche; sisters, Aline Hebert and Ethel 
Zimmerman; and two deceases grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, July 24 at St. John the 
Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, where she was a parishioner. Burial followed 
in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

===========================

Landeche

Grace Margaret DeRose Landeche died on July 25. She was a resident of Norco for 
the past 48 years.

Landeche was the beloved wife of Roy Joseph Landeche of Norco and beloved mother 
of Jacquelyn Landeche Madere of Laplace. Other surviving family members include 
her sister Phyllis DeRose Richarme of Jefferson, son-in-law Jacques Rene Madere 
of Laplace, granddaughter Nicole Madere Schulin of Kenner, great grandson 
Nicholas Paul Schulin, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Grace was the daughter of the late William DeRose, Sr. and the late Phyllis 
Stritzinger DeRose and sister of the late Marie DeRose Beauvais and the late 
William DeRose, III. 

Funeral services were held Monday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Norco. 
Entombment followed at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum in Destrehan. 

In lieu of flowers, masses preferred.

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Lee

Rose Crochet Lee, a resident of Des Allemands, died on July 22. She was 47.

Lee is survived by her husband Dovice "T-Paul" Lee; sons, Timothy and Justin 
Lee; stepson, Paul Lee; daughter, Rosa Lee; step daughter, Donna Bergeron; 
brothers, Edgar P., Melvin A., Roy J. Richard J., and Peter F. Crochet; step 
brother, David M. Mullins; sisters, Paula Benoit; step sisters, Frani Mullins 
and Goldie Mullins; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and julie Zeller Crochet; and 
sister, Annette Mullins. 

Religious services were held on Tuesday, July 23 at Des Allemands Mennonite 
Church. Cremation followed. 

Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.

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Matherne

Ruth "Bobbie" Troxler Matherne, a lifelong resident of St. Charles Parish, 
entered into eternal rest on Wednesday July 17 at the Ormond Nursing and Care 
Center. She was 74. 

Matherne is survived by her husband of 57 years, Sidney J. "Snake" Matherne; 
four sons, Eldon "Boogie" Matherne, Ronald Matherne, Mitchell Matherne, Jimmy 
Matherne and one daughter, Sydney Ann Matherne Martin; sister, Hilda Cotton" 
Troxler Vinterella and a host of nieces and nephews; 16 grandchildren and eight 
great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvia Faucheux Troxler and Leo 
Troxler, Sr., and her sister and brother, Beatrice Troxler Jordan and Leo 
Troxler, Jr. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, July 20 at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Norco. Interment followed at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum 
in Destrehan. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ormond Nursing and Care 
Center for all the loving care given to their mother and to them.

===========================

Robichaux

Madeliene "Blackie" Miranda Robichaux, a long time resident of Norco, passed 
away on Saturday, July 20. She was 75. 

Robichaux was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and an employee of Winn 
Dixie in Ormond. 

She was the beloved sister of Marie Johnson and the late Sam and Anthony 
Miranda, 32 nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces 
and nephews. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, July 23 at Sacred Heart of 
Jesus Catholic Church in Norco. Interment followed at Garden of Memories in 
Metairie. 

Special thanks to Kenner Regional Medical Center for their loving care and 
support during her illness. 

===========================

Walker

Lawrence A. Walker, a lifelong resident of Norco, died on Tuesday. He was 85.

He was the beloved husband for 53 years of Ruth Brock Walker. He is survived by 
his daughters Sandee Murphy, Becky Roussel, and Laura Walker; his son-in-laws 
Pat Mrurphy and Ted Roussel; his grandchildren Jeremy, Kane and Janel Walker, 
and Benjamin, Teddy and Kellie Roussel; and his great grandchildren Claire and 
Jake Murphy.

He is also survived by his brother Rudolph "Bud" Walker and his sisters 
Marguerite "Daisy" Haynes and Georgette Chauvin and a host of neices and 
nephews.

Walker was a World War II Navy Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 
#195. He was a retired employee of Kaiser Aluminum.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo. 
Interment followed at St. Charles Borromeo Mausolem in Destrehan. 

The family extends special appreciation to Metropolitan Home Health and River 
Region Hospice.

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Wood

Ruth LeBlanc Wood of Paradis died on Sunday. She was 69.

Wood was cherished by her sons, Barney Mullins Jr. and Owen Mullins and her 
daughter Vanessa Folse. She is survived by her sisters, Helen Meneley, Daisy 
Comardelle, Rosemary LeBlanc, Agnes Galliano and Theresa Evans. She had six 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Norbert and Clarice Hebert LeBlanc, and 
her siblings Van Joseph (V.J.) LeBlanc, Larry LeBlanc, and Clara LeBlanc.

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Zeringue

Dave Joseph Zeringue, a resident of Hahnville, died on July 28. He was 58.
Beloved son of Beulah Webre Zeringue and Henry Anthony Zeringue; father of 
Christopher Zeringue and Quinn Zeringue; brother of Janice Gaspard and Janet 
Edwards; and uncle of John Melancon and Michael Bathgate. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church in Hahnville. Interment will follow in St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling. 
Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. until mass time. 

Relatives and friends of the family, also employees of the St. Charles Sheriff's 
Office are invited to attend. 

Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements.

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August 2002

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Beckendorf

Muriel Camardelle Beckendorf, age 75, died August 13, 2002. 

She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Joseph Beckendorf, cherished mother 
of Patricia Rambin, the late William Beckendorf, Terri Tartaglia, Scott 
Beckendorf, and Clay Beckendorf. Daughter of the late Haidee Marie Duhe 
Camardelle and Clay Emile Camardelle, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs.. 
Ethlyn Blancaneaux and Mrs. Rose Pares and one brother, Mr.. Durward Camardelle, 
eight grandchildren and one great grandson. 

Born in Westwego, she was a resident of Ama, Louisiana for 42 years. 

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Bourg

Mercedes Antonia Bourg, native of White Castle and resident of Luling, passed 
away on Aug. 15 at 3:o8 pm. She was 87 years old. 

She is preceded in death by first husband, Louis S. DeBautte, parents Lawrence 
and Julia Penn Braud, brother Lester Braud and sisters Julia Braud, Genevieve 
DeBautte, Mary Hymel, Olive Lemoine and Bernice Metz. She is survived by husband 
Cullen Bourg, son Lou DeBautte; daughter Sylvia Granier; nine grandchildren; 13 
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Holy Family Church on Aug. 19.

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Dufrene

Walter W. Dufrene, a resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Aug. 31 at 10:30 
a.m. He was 86 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Pearl Matherne Dufrene, sons Curtis and Coral 
Dufrene, daughter Lottie Dufrene Waire, brother Josh Dufrene, sisters Annie 
Dufrene, Walterine Comardelle, Winnie McCully, Dessie Burson and Vonnie McBlair, 
six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his 
parents, Pierre and Lucia Authement Dufrene.

Services were held at First Assembly of God Church of Des Allemands on Sept. 2, 
followed by interment at Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands.

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Granier

Ervin L. Granier, a native of Wallace and resident of Edgard for 37 years and of 
Baton Rouge since 1974, passed away on Aug. 20. He was 96 years old.

He is survived by his wife Eunice Waguespack Granier and four children: Ervin 
Jr. and Jill G. Spence of Baton Rouge, James Granier of New Orleans and Sue G. 
Gandy of Tampa, Fla., 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Emile Granier and Blanch Tregre Granier 
Abadie, sister Ethel G. Matherne, two half-brothers, Symore Abadie and Armand 
Abadie, and a daughter, Donnie Ann G. Clapp.

He began his career as a coach and teacher at Julius Freyhan High School in St. 
Francisville from 1924 until 1934. He was assistant principal of Edgard High 
School from 1934 until 1944 and became principal of Leon Godchaux High School in 
Edgard in 1944, where he remained until his retirement in 1972.

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Guidry

Donald Ray Guidry, a native of Vermilion Parish and resident of Raceland, passed 
away on Aug. 17 at 8:55 p.m. He was 70 years old. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cloepha and Eula Duhon Guidry, and 
sister Barbara Pisani. 

He is survived by his wife, Stella Matherne Guidry; sons Carl, Randy and Craig 
Guidry; daughter Sheila Guidry Bryant; sisters Ruth Bourgeois and Edith Jane 
Duval; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

Mass of Christian Burial was held held at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des 
Allemands on Aug 20.

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Hebert

Verna Plaisance Hebert, native of Bridge City and resident of Boutte, passed 
away on Aug. 17 at 2:46 p.m. She was 54 years old. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Virgis L. Plaisance Ledet, 
and her sister, Ethyl Theriot. 

She is survived by her husband, William Hebert Sr., son William Hebert Jr., 
daughter Donna Lynn Hebert, brothers Louis and Eddie Plaisance and sister 
Loretta Grabert. 

Services were held on Aug. 19 at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling, 
followed by interment at Des Allemands Mennonite Cemetery.

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Kenser

Marie Aupied Portier Kenser, age 89 years, passed away at Kenner Regional 
Hospital on Aug. 16 at 5:19 p.m. 

Kenser was native of Lafourche Crossing and had been a resident of Norco for 69 
years. 

A homemaker and member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society, she was preceded in 
death by her first husband, Guy Portier. She is survived by her husband, Mel 
Kenser. Daughter of the late Thomas and Marle Baye Aupied. Mother of Larry 
Richard and his wife, Janet, of Norco. Sister of the late Emily Aupied Richard, 
Rita Aupied Ruth, Ferdnand, Clayton, Thomas Jr., Francis and Ernest Aupied. 
Kenser is grandmother of Larry Jr., Galen, Amanda, Lacy Richard, all of Norco, 
and Richelle R. Cazenave of Luling. She will always be remembered as a loving 
and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Aug. 20 at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, 401 Spruce St., Norco, with interment following at St. Joseph Mausoleum, 
Thibodaux. 

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staffs of Ormond Nursing 
Home and Kenner Regional Hospital.

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Laiche

Daren Michael Laiche, aged 24 years, passed away on Aug. 15 as the result of an 
accident. 

A native and lifelong resident of Lutcher, Laiche was a riverboat captain. 

He is survived by his wife, Misty Reed Laiche, and son Donovan Michael Laiche. 
Son of Glen Laiche and Carlene Laiche Landry and step-father Daniel Landry. 
Brother of Mindy Laiche Murry and husband Michael and Tina Laiche LeBlanc and 
husband Jody. Laiche is also survived by his father and mother-in-law Ricky and 
Leslie Matthews. Grandmothers Rita Laiche and Emelda Louque. He was preceded in 
death by grandfathers Murphy J. Louque and Robert W. Laiche Sr., one niece and 
three nephews. 

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina 
on Aug. 19 with interment following at St. Joseph Mausoleum. 

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Landeche

Floyd Joseph Landeche of Raceland passed away on Aug. 17 at 8:50 p.m. He was 67 
years old. 

A native of Killona, he was retired from Dresser Industries after 31 years, a 
U.S. Army veteran and lifetime member of VFW Post 3665 in Raceland, as well as 
American Legion Unit 349. He was a member of the United Veterans League and an 
associate broker with Century 21 Action Real Estate.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Jr. and Pauline Lousteau Landeche, 
and his daughter, Pamela Waguespack. He is survived by his wife, Regina 
Rodrigue, sons Eddie Landeche and Patrick Waguespack and daughters Cynthia 
Landeche, Dawn W. Daigle and Syd Waguespack; brothers Roy, Claude, Harold, 
Alvin, George, Joseph, Roger, Wesley and Henry Landeche III; and sisters Rita 
Hymel, Marie Louise Bourgeois, Anna Mae Melancon and Lorraine Rodrigue; and four 
grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Aug. 22 at St. Mary Church in Raceland. 

In lieu of flowers, masses preferred.

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Lucia

Joseph Anthony Lucia, Sr. passed away on Aug. 21 5:30 AM. 

Lucia was a retired staff reporter and photographer for The Times-Picayune for 
40 years (1937-1977). He was also the publisher, editor, and owner editor of the 
weekly paper, L'Observateur in St. John the Baptist Parish. He was 88 years old. 

Lucia was a native of Lutcher, Louisiana and resided in LaPlace, Louisiana. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eula Vedros Lucia; 2 sons and daughters 
-in-law, Joseph Lucia, Jr. and Shelia Lucia, Ellis Lucia and Bevil Knapp; a 
daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Lucia Austin and Michael Austin; eight 
grandchildren, Laura Lucia Wear, Joseph Lucia III, Leigh Lucia Hoover, Charles 
Lucia, Kacie Mendoza, Dominick Lucia, Rebecca Austin Reed and Rachel Austin; six 
great-grandchildren, Blaine Wear, Jr., Breck Wear, Joshua Hoover, Ryan Hoover, 
Adam Hoover, Noah Hoover; a sister, Madeline Lucia Sexton; God-children, Lester 
Sexton, Morris Lucia, Jr., JoAnn Poche' and Charlotte Petersen. Preceded in 
death by his parents, Vincent and Josephine Lucia, a brother, Morris Lucia, Sr., 
and a sister Concetta Lucia Lambert. 

He was a graduate of Tulane University of School of Journalism, a member of 
Riverlands Golf and Country Club, Knights of Columbus and Ascension of Our Lord 
Catholic Church.

Mass was held on Aug. 24 at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1809 
Greenwood Drive, LaPlace; followed buy burial in St. Joseph's Mausoleum, 
Paulina, Louisiana.

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Madere

CM/Sgt. Harold Charles Madere (Little Buddy Green), age 81, of Fort Walton 
Beach, Fla., died on Aug. 7 

Madere was born in Hahnville on Feb. 11, 1921, to Emile and Rena Kinler Madere. 
He had been a resident of the northwest Florida area for the past 30 years. He 
retired from the Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant with 30 years of service 
to his country, serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Madere received 
numerous awards and decorations during his service. He was a member of St. 
Mary's Catholic Church,a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and was honored as 
Knight of the Year in 1998 for his outstanding volunteer activities.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nellie Madere of Fort Walton; son and 
daughter-in-law Edward C. and Sue Madere of Shorewood, Wis.; daughters and sons-
in-law Patricia and Richard McGrath of Fort Walton Beach, Carol and Randall 
Haydel of Raceland and Cindy and Jack Yanora of Palm City, Fla.; brothers and 
sisters-in-law Fred and Hilda Madere, Emile Madere, Nolan and Essie Madere, Nett 
and the late Robert Madere, all of Luling; sister and brother-in-law Leona and 
Jerry Walker of Luling, nine children and one great grandchild. 

He is preceded in death by sister Evelyn Hart of Gulfport, Miss.

He was buried with miliary honors in the Barrancas National Cemetery in 
Pensacola, Fla.

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Markey

Helen "Gram" C. Markey, a resident of Boutte, died on Aug. 26 at 6:50 a.m. She 
was 87 years old.

Markey is survived by her sons, Joseph and Phillip Markey;, daughters Antoinette 
Markey, Helena August, Sylvia Markey, Joan Moore and Elaine Markey; sisters 
Leontine Edgerson and Mathilda Matthews, 18 children, 15 great-grandchildren and 
a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. 

She is preceded in death by husband Joseph "Buster" Markey, parents Varise and 
Pauline Pierre Champagne, brothers George, Oliver and Ulysses Champagne and 
sisters Irma Pierre and Hazel Champagne.

Services were held on Aug. 29 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling followed 
by interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Boutte.

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Pyle

Robert Pyle, a native of El Dorado, Ark. and a resident of Raceland, passed away 
on Aug. 21. He was 77 years old. 

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Guedry Pyle, son Robert Noah Pyle, daughters 
Alice Martin, Bess Pyle and Judith Tusler, sisters Wanda Smith and Shirley 
Dolden, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-
grandchild. 

He is preceded in death by parents Robert and Bertie Lawrence Pyle and sister 
Carrie Pyle. 

Robert Pyle was retired from Monsanto after 35 years of service.

A mass of Christian Burial was held on Aug. 26 at St. Mary Nativity Catholic 
Church in Raceland. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Mary Nativity Church or 
any charity.

===========================

Smith

Marcel Ogden Smith of Luling passed away on Aug. 27. He was 78 years old. 

Born in Eldorano, Ark. on July 3, 1924, Smith was a parishoner at West St. 
Charles Baptist Church. 

He is survived by his wife, Doyce Smith; children Denise Smith Harper, Lanell 
Smith Landry and Dr. David Smith and grandchildren Amanda and Stephanie Harper 
and Daniel and Ryan Landry. 

Funeral and burial were held in Eldorano, Ark. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to West St. Charles 
Baptist Church, the American Kidney Foundation or the American Alzheimer's 
Association.

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Troxclair

Irma Cecile St. PŽ Troxclair of New Sarpy passed away on Aug. 20 at 9:21 p.m. 
She was 88 years old.

Beloved wife of the late Simon Troxclair, mother of Joyce Troxclair Marino of 
Kenner, Robert Troxclair of Houston, James Troxclair and his wife Gloria Mancuso 
Troxclair of Gramercy and Linda Troxclair Vicnair of Kenner. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irma Nicholas and Joseph Camille St. 
PŽ, nine brothers, nine brothers and two grandchildren, Gina Maria Troxclair and 
James N. Troxclair, Jr.

She is survived by 12 grandchildren: Charmaine Marino Fuijoka, Roxanne Marino, 
Tina Marino Berteau, Troy Marino, Theresa Troxclair Calencia, Yvonne Troxclair, 
Gaye Marie Troxclair Darby, Dana Troxclair, M.D., Angie Troxclair Tramonte, 
Darren, Simon and Jesse Vicnair, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-
grandchildren. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Aug. 23 at St. Charles Borromeo 
Catholic Church in Destrehan, followed by entombment in St. Charles Borromeo 
Mausoleum.

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Aubert

Donald Paul Aubert passed away on Sept. 5 at 8:10 a.m. He was 67 years old. 

He is preceded in death by his wife Leola Jacob Aubert and parents Bertha Gueret 
and Albin Aubert. 

He is survived by his brothers, Allen, Jerry, and Herman Aubert and sister 
Barbara Aubert, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. 

A mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at St. Peter Catholic Church in 
Reserve. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Metropolitan 
Hospice, 5650 Read Boulevard, New Orleans.

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Brown

Kathleen Ann Blanchard "Tut Tut" "Kat" Brown passed away on Sept. 20 at 12:15 
p.m. in Boutte. She was 52 years old. 

Wife of the late Kyle Trouth and the late Dana Kristen Brown, she is also 
preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Schmill Blanchard, 
stepfather Harry Cologne, daughter Melissa Ann Veillon and sister Loyola Ann 
Blanchard. She is survived by her children, Tammy Pecil, Raymond and Nicole 
Veillon, sisters Katherine Mehrhoff (Chertwin) and Patricia Alphonso, brother 
Joseph Blanchard III and three grandchildren.

Services were held on Sept. 24 at Alexander F. H. Chapel in Norco followed by 
interment in St. Charles Mausoleum.

===========================

Cupit

Earl Edward Cupit passed away at St. Charles Hospital on Sept. 13. He was 78 
years old.

A native of Meadville, Miss. and a resident of Norco for the past 42 years, 
Cupit was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the retired owner/operator of Western 
Auto.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Wagner Cupit, daughters Linda C. Reif and 
husband Bill and Sandy C. Mannear and husband Scott, grandsons Josh, Zack and 
Matthew Reif and granddaughters Kelly and Kristen Mannear. 

Services were held on Sept. 14 at St. Charles United Methodist Church in 
Destrehan. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Rev. Mark Martin, 
Rev. Earline Guidry and to St. Charled United Methodist Church for all their 
love and support.

===========================

Hebert

Eunice Martinez Hebert passed away on Sept. 14 at 7:30 a.m. at IHS of Luling. 
She was 85 years old.

A native of Ascension Parish and resident of Norco, she is preceded in death by 
her husband, Howard Hebert Sr., brothers Emile and George Martinez and sisters 
Frances Montaldo and Owena Mazoue and parents Camille N. Martinez and Naomie 
Braud. 

She is survived by sisters Lucille Speeg and Naomi Babin, son Howard Hebert Jr., 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services were held on Sept. 16 at HC Alexander Funeral Home in Norco, followed 
by interment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum in Destrehan.

===========================

Lirette

Wayne P. Lirette, a native of Hahnville and resident of Laurel, Miss. passed 
away on Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. 

He is survived by his wife, Linda Champagne Lirette, daughters Mandy and Rachel 
Lirette, stepsons Dwayne and Brett Walters, mother June T. Lirette, brothers 
Donn, David and Randy Lirette, sisters Karen and Sharon Caillet, Tammy Puglise, 
Barbara Bourgeois, Angela Schexnayder and Tanya Lirette and four grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Sidney Lirette.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Oct. 7 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church in Hahnville.

===========================

Matherne

David P. Matherne, a native of Westwego and resident of St. Charles Parish, 
passed away on Sept. 23 at 10:55 p.m. He was 56 years old.

A Vietnam war veteran and member of VFW Post 3750, Luling, he is survived by his 
wife, Barbara Tasted Matherne, father Hilman "Buster" Matherne, son Randy David 
Matherne, brothers Robert, Paul, Stephen and Kevin Matherne, sister Janet Lorio 
and two grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Annette Babin Matherne.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Gertrude 
Catholic Church in Des Allemands, followed by interment at St. Mary Cemetery in 
Raceland. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to West Jefferson Hospice.

===========================

Matherne

Kenneth Peter Matherne, native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Raceland, passed 
away on Sept. 11. He was 57 years old. 

Matherne is survived by his wife, Mary Hodge Matherne, son Kenneth Charles 
Matherne, brothers Claude, Raymond and Keith Matherne and three grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents. Barrios and Anna Breaux Matherne, 
brother Glenn Matherne and sister Evelyn Minchew. 

A mass of Christian Burial was held on Sept. 14 at Holy Savior Catholic Church 
in Lockport.

===========================

Mercer

The Rev. Earl D. Mercer of Monroe passed away on Sept. 9. He was 77 years old.

Born in Winnfield on Sept. 7, 1925, he is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. W. Fred Mercer. 

He preached his first sermon on Father's Day in 1943 and was ordained by 
Winnfield First Baptist Church on Feb. 6, 1944. He has pastored churches in 
Winnfield, LaSalle, Rapides, Livingston, Sabine and Calcasieu Parishes. 

Services were held on Sept. 12 at the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in 
Monroe. 

Memorials may be made to the Earl D. Mercer Endowed Scholarship Fund at 
Louisiana College, Box 587, Pineville, La., 71359; or the Louisiana Baptist 
Children's Home, Box 4196, Monroe, La., 71211, or the church or charity of the 
donor's choice.

===========================

Murray

Lionel "Boudreax" Murray, a native of Hahnville and resident of Marrero, passed 
away on Sept. 1. He was 42 years old.

Murray is survived by his mother, Evelena Johnson, devoted friend Lillie Scott, 
daughters Dana, Bianca and Kimberly Scott and grandchildren Hearm Triggs IV and 
Royneisha Scott, brother Roderick Darensbourg and sister-in-law Kim Darensbourg. 

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Renard and Louis Murray Jr.

Services were held on Sept. 7 at Philadeplhia Baptist Church with interment at 
Bethlehem Cemetery in Hahnville.

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Schexnayder

Agatha Champagne Schexnayder, a native of Raceland and resident of Hahnville, 
passed away on Sept. 21. She was 93 years old.

She is preceded in death by two sons, Wesley and Wayne Schexnayder Sr., one 
granddaughter, Sheila Breaux, and eight siblings. 

She is survived by her son, Louie Schexnayder Sr., grandchildren Cheryl 
Matherne, Wayne Schexnayder Jr., David Schexnayder, Sabrina Phillips, Deidre 
Faucheux, Todd Schexnayder and Louie Schexnayder Jr.; sisters Amelie Madere and 
Marian Zeringue; brother Jean Champagne and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services were held yesterday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville 
followed by interment at St. Charles Cemetery.

===========================

Zeller

Nelson Paul Zeller, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, passed 
away on Sept. 8. He was 86 years old.

Zeller is survived by his daughters, Virgie Broussard, Verlie Whitman and Joyce 
Champagne, eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. 

He is preceeded in death by his wife, Enola Bourgeois Zeller, parents Alsay and 
Augustine Matherne Zeller, brothers Remy and O'Neil Zeller and sisters Nellie 
Zeller and Julie Crochet. 

A mass of Christian Burial was held for him yesterday at St. Mary Catholic 
Church in Raceland.

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October 2002

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Blackwell

Alta "Sweetie" Winterbottom Blackwell of Destrehan passed away on Oct. 2. She 
was 80 years old.

Born in Lake Charles, she was a resident of St. Rose for 45 years and of 
Destrehan for one and a half years. She was retired as confidential assistant to 
the register of voters of St. Charles Parish.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter J. and Alta Romero Winterbottom, 
her son Charles F. Blackwell Jr. and two brothers. Walter J. Winterbottom Jr. 
and Timothy Winterbottom. 

She is survived by her sons, Claude W. Foreman Jr., Charles M. Blackwell, 
Patrick G. Blackwell, Walter L. Blackwell, Robert E. Blackwell and Daniel B. 
Blackwell, her daughter Sandra F. Schexnaydre, her brothers Daniel, Robert, 
Arthur and James Winterbottom, 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 

Mass was held on Oct. 5 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kenner, followed by 
interment at St. Charles Borromeo in Destrehan.

===========================

DeSoto

Raymond "R.D." DeSoto, a native of Luling and resident of Montegut, passed away 
on Oct. 7. He was 73 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel P. DeSoto, sons James and Dwayne DeSoto, 
daughters Judy Gravois and Susan Hodge, brother Luther DeSoto, sisters Kitty 
Gremillion, Rose "Doddle" Hebert, Gertrude Michot and Patsy Catania, six 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Telesman and Clementine Willaba DeSoto, 
brothers Wellman and Rudy DeSoto and sister Dorothy Ducote. 

Services were held on Oct. 9 at St. Anthony Church in Luling followed by 
interment at St. Charles Cemetery.

===========================

Dutt

Vivian Alice Poirrier St. Amant Dutt passed away on Oct. 13 at Ochsner Hospital. 
She was 76 years old. 

Vivian was born in luling and lived in Norco.

A devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother, she married Dale Dutt on Sept. 
13, 1947. She was active with the PTA and school activities, was skilled at 
making wedding cakes and handi crafts and was a source of great love and support 
to her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Dale R. Dutt, daughters Denise Dutt and Tina 
Tuveson, son-in-law Barry Tuveson, granddaughter Tyler Tuveson, sister Dora 
Deese Rook and her family and Aunt Jeanette Hebert.

A memorial mass was held on Oct. 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Norco. 

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions be made to Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church.

===========================

Folse

Ernest J. Folse, Sr., native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Gauche, passed 
away on Oct. 18 at 10:14 p.m. He was 82 years old.

Folse is survived by his wife, Grace Dufrene Folse, sons Ernest Folse, Jr. and 
Russell Folse, daughters Linda Billiot and Ruth Foster, 11 children and 16 
great-grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Elvira Melancon Folse, son 
Ralph Folse, daughter Veronica Folse, brothers Hamilton, Lawrence, Wilson and 
Simon Folse and one grandchild.

Services were held on Oct. 21 at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou 
Gauche, followed by interment at Sunset Cemetery.

===========================

Guidry

Dulce Matthews Guidry, a native and resident of Norco, passed away on Oct. 7. 
She was 70 years old.

Mrs. Guidry was active in many church, civic and community organizations, 
including the United Way, Girl Scouts of America and Norco Women's Club. 

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, James Burlin Guidry, her children 
Michael M. Guidry and his wife Dawn, Karen G. Deroche and husband Gary, Dianne 
G. Turner and husband Bill, Patricia G. Magee and husband Sam and Joan G. St. 
Pierre and husband Adrian, and her grandchildren, Ret Turner, Lonna Bagwell, 
Timothy Deroche, Andrew and Ryan Magee, Michael, Amanda and Mallory Guidry. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hiram A. Matthews and Mercedes Tregre 
Matthews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Oct. 10 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Norco followed by interment at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum in Destrehan.

===========================

Hickman

Anthony "Tony" Albert Hickman, resident of Luling and native of Hattiesburg, 
Miss., passed away on Oct. 1. He was 53 years old.

He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Regina Brooks Hickman, father Doug Hickman 
and stepmother Willa Hickman, son Brooks Hickman, daughters Amanda Portera and 
Sarah Simoneaux, brother Ted Hickman, sister Rita Dykes, grandchildren Misty, 
Brandon, Salvadore and Emma Mae Portera and great-granddaughter Lexye Marie 
Whittington. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Lott Hickman.

Services were held at Golden Meadow Methodist Church on Oct. 7.

===========================

Landry

Thelma Simoneaux Landry, resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Oct. 5 at 
10:19 pm. She was 83 years old.

Landry is survived by her sons, Gordon Quentin Landry Jr. and Sidney Joseph 
Landry; her daughters, Kathleen Landry Prentice, Carol Landry Lockhart and Mary 
Monica Landry Rubin; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Quentin Landry, Sr., parents 
Sidney Simoneaux Sr. and Lydia Bergeron Simoneaux; brothers Sidney J. Simoneaux 
Jr. and Leo C. Simoneaux and sisters Irma S. Vial and Doris S. DeJean.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Oct. 8 at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des 
Allemands.

===========================

McWilliams

Helen McWilliams passed away on Oct. 10 at the age of 73. 

She is survived by her husband, Joe McWilliams, daughter Jenean Douglas, sons 
Rennis and Carlos Douglas, stepchildren Joe McWilliams II, Scott McWilliams and 
Nicole Ladner, sister Loretta Gaspard, brother Jack Hinton, six grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service was be held on Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. at First Assembly of God 
Church, Highway 90, Des Allemands, with Pastor Charles G. Clary.

===========================

Simon

Pelham Benoit Simon, a native of Vacherie and resident of Grammercy, passed away 
on Oct. 24 at 12:10 a.m. He was 74 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian Davidson Simon, his brothers Allen, Floyd 
and Neil Simon, stepchildren Lillie Jantz, Nora Adams, Sallie Beckes, Jonothan 
and Alvin "Tommy" Noris, seven step grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren 
and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Prudent and Olphida Simon, brothers 
Prudent Jr., Daniel, Vincent and Lawrence Simon, sisters Vivian Simon, Eunice 
Abadie, Rose Villnerve and Pearl Attenhoffer. 

Services were hled on Oct. 26 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Union. 

The family wishes to thank Dr. Halina and Dr. Gboloo, nurses and personnel of 
Ascension Hosptial, St. James Homecare, JoAnn Talley, Jessica Mayeux, Vickey 
hunter and Bobbie Hicks.

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Bumgarner

Billie W. Bumgarner, a retired schoolteacher in St. Charles Parish, died on Nov. 
28 at East Jefferson General Hospital. 

Mrs. Bumgarner was a respected teacher in St. Charles Parish and was involved in 
the formation of the Gifted and Talented Program. After retirement, she 
continued to work in the ADAPT and GED programs. She was also an active member 
of the River Parishes Historical Society, on the Board of Destrehan Plantation, 
and on the St. Charles Parish Library Board.

She was preceeded in death by her husband, Oscar Bumgarner, and her parents, 
William and Flora Wegener. 

She is survived by three children, Sue Powell, Darwynn Bumgarner, and Kay 
Pastor. She is also survived by sons-in-law, Jim Powell and Rodney Pastor, six 
grandchildren, Damon, Jenifer, James, Lori, Steven, and Erin, and her great 
friend, Lucie Vegas.

Services were held Dec. 2, 2002 at First Baptist Church in Luling with burial in 
Garden of Memories.

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Candies

Doris St. Amant Candies, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on 
Nov. 27. She was 83 years old.

She is survived by her sons, James "Shorty" Candies Jr. and Marshall Candies, 
sister Laura McHale, eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Candies Sr., parents 
Camille and Mary Louise Trauth St. Amant, daughter Elnora Candies Cornwell, 
brothers Theophile, John, Eldon, Willie, Irvin and Lawrence St. Amant and 
sisters Ernestine St. Amant Staiger and Theo May Matherne. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Nov. 29 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church.

===========================

Chappell

Donald "T.C" Wayne Chappell, a resident of Luling, passed away on Nov. 20. 

He is survived by his mother, Naomi Louise Cook Chappell, sons Brian Wayne 
Chappell Sr. and Steven Todd Chappell, daughters Stephanie Leigh Chappell Cuny 
and Courtney Rene Chappell, brother Rex Chappell, grandchildren Brian Wayne 
Chappell Jr., Brittany Elizabeth Chappell, Callie Leigh Chappell, Alexis Jewells 
Chappell, Amber Paige Chappell, Zachary Graham Cuny, Jacob Griffin Cuny, 
Benjamin Edward Louis Cuny, Chad Jesse Dufrene and Josey Katelynn Dufrene, niece 
Amy Pardon and great-niece Donna Paige Watts. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Jewel "Bull" E. Chappell.

The funeral service was held on Nov. 23 at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home.

===========================

Clark

Earl Joseph "Don King" Clark, a retired foreman with St. Charles Grain Elevator, 
died on Nov. 18 of cancer at St. Charles Hospital in Luling. He was 65.

A graduate of Carver High School in Hahnville, he is survived by his wife, Joyce 
Stewart Clark, sons Bendell Clark Sr. and Radell Clark, daughter Joycelyn C. 
Ballard, mother Lista Benarby Guilfore, brother Ernest Patterson Sr., sisters 
Doris Williams and Beverly Byrd, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

A funeral service was held on Nov. 23 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Ama.

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Frickey

Eugene John Frickey of Des Allemands passed away on Nov. 11. He was 76 years 
old.

A retired superintendent with Chevron with 30 years of service, he is survived 
by his wife, Agnes Dufresne Frickey, sons Terry and Bruce Frickey, daughter 
Sheryl Mann, brother E.E. Frickey, nine grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred John Frickey and Pauline Dufrene 
Frickey, brother R.J. Frickey and sister Fannie Keller.

Religious services were held on Nov. 14 at First Assembly of God Church in Des 
Allemands, followed by interment at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche.

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Gaudet

Phillip "Bearcat" Gaudet III, a native and resident of Luling, passed away on 
Nov. 3. He was 52 years old.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, he is survived by his former wife Joan Breaux Gaudet, 
stepmother Della Somme Gaudet, son Jesse Gaudet, daughters Becky Gaudet Vedros, 
nieces Laura LeSage Guidry and Jamie LeSage, grandson Colin Vedros, sister Carol 
LeSage and stepsisters Michele Osburn, Henriette Somme and Ava Somme. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Gaudet Jr. and Loretta Sevin 
Gaudet.

Religious services were held on Nov. 5 at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland 
followed by interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

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Melancon

Ivy Joseph Melancon, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero for 52 years, 
passed away on Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. He was 87 years old.

Ivy Melancon retired from Avondale Shipyards on April 1, 1977. He is survived by 
his wife, Velma Hebert Melancon, brother Loveless "L.J." Melancon, and sisters 
Corrine Sapia and Lena Pierce. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Hedwige Theriot Melancon, 
brothers Willie, Ronald and Wilmer Melancon and sisters Irene Martin and Elma 
Bonvillain. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Nov. 12 at St. Mary Catholic Church in 
Raceland. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ghanableh and the staff of West 
Jefferson Hospital.

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Morales

Lydia Fabre Morales, native of Edgard and resident of Destrehan, passed away on 
Nov. 26. She was 82 years old.

She is survived by her children, Kathy Vicknair and Glenn C. Morales, sister 
Vernon Fabre S.r, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by husband Joaquin E. Crespo of her first marriage and 
Clifton J. Morales of her second marriage, parents Emile Fabre, Sr. and Cecile 
Lanoux Fabre, brother Vernon Fabre Sr., sisters Clara Ball, Leona Guidry and 
Emile Fabre and grandchild Glenn C. Morales Jr.

A funeral mass was held on Nov. 29 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

===========================

Reaves

Wilbon W. "Bill" Reaves Jr., one of the pioneers in the offshore oil industry, 
died of cancer on Nov. 6 at his home in Luling after a two-year illness. He was 
78 years old.

A native of Eufala, Alabama, Mr. Reaves graduated from Auburn University with a 
civil engineering degree in 1948. He was then employed by Humble Oil Co. which 
later became Exxon Corporation where he worked until his retirement. He was 
first assigned to the Franklin area and then to the New Orleans office. He 
worked out of the Grand Isle headquarters of Exxon from 1954 to 1957 and then 
moved to St. Charles Parish where he worked out of the Paradis office.
During his career with Exxon, Mr. Reaves was involved in the construction of 39 
major offshore oil platforms as well as gas plants, pipelines and numerous other 
projects. At his retirement, a plaque given him noted that "his expertise is 
widely recognized throughout Exxon and the offshore construction industry."
Mr. Reaves served on the St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Board for eight 
years and was active with the St. Charles Parish Council on Aging. 

He and his wife observed their 60th wedding anniversary in July.

He is survived by his wife, the former Ruby Hatfield; one son, William Thomas; 
one daughter, Catherine Reaves Moore; two sisters, Barbara R. Morrison and Sara 
Vaughn; a grandson, Stacey McKenzie Moore and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilborn Reaves Sr. and Annie Wade Wise 
Reaves.

Services were held at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling Friday with 
interment in Fairview Cemetery in Eufala. 

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to given to the Wilbon Reaves Jr. 
Memorial at First Union Presbyterian Church.

Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero was in charge of arrangements.

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Triche

Irma Troxclair Triche, native of Mout Airy and lifelong resident of New Sarpy, 
passed away on Nov. 16 at Ormond Nursing and Care Center. She was 88 years old.

She is survived by her daughters Beryl T. Minvielle and Sylvia T. Maurin, her 
son, Larry E. Triche Sr., grandchildren Jan Cronan, Wanda Gros, Keith, Duane, 
Kirk, Darren and Chad Minvielle, Terri Duhe, Brett and Kirby Maurin, Pamela 
McCarter, Patti Gaubert, Mary Beth Gaubert, Penny Cantrelle and Larry Triche, 
Jr., and 23 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward 
Triche.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic 
Church on Nov. 18 followed by interment at St. Charles Mausoleum.

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Binet

Joseph A. Binet, retired Naval Senior Master Chief and English teacher, died on 
Dec. 4 at St. Charles Parish Hospital. He was 62.

Mr. Binet was born in New Orleans and resided in St. Charles Parish. He received 
an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy after earning a Combat Action Ribbon, 
two Vietnam Service Medals and a Joint Service Commendation. Mr. Binet served as 
the director of Planning and Zoning for St. Charles Parish prior to receiving a 
B.S. from the University of New Orleans. He taught English and Journalism at 
Hahnville High School. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leocadie Dominique Binet and Albert Leo 
Binet, Sr., and his siblings, Morgan Binet, Sister Mary Ellen Tranquilla Binet 
and Albert Binet, Jr. 

He is survived by his siblings George Binet, Nolarean Binet Ragusa and Claire 
Binet Creppel, his former wife Diane Ford Binet, their children Jason and 
Gretchen Binet, John and Jennifer Binet and Melissa and David Williamson, 
grandchildren Nicholas and Daniel Binet, Andrew, Grant and Christian Williamson 
and Sara Binet and his dear friend Jeanne de la Houssaye. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Lake Lawn 
Metaire Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, today at noon. Visitation 
will begin at 10 a.m. Internment will be at a later date. 

In lieu of usual remembrances, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude 
Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN, 38148.

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Detillier

Lillie Pearl Detillier, a native of Cullman, Ala. and a resident of Paradis, 
passed away on Dec. 30. She was 80 years old.

She is survived by her husband, Milton J. Detillier, sons James R. Miller and 
Garry Wayne Mann, daughter Sherrin Johnson and seven grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by parents William Elmer Miller and Lillie P. Huskey 
Miller, sons Joel Dean Knight and Roger Dale Knight, brothers Waymon Miller and 
Joel David Miller and sisters Bonnie Stricklin and Nell McLean.

Religious services will be held today at Boutte Assembly of God Church at 2 p.m.

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Dufrene

Shelia Loupe Dufrene, native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Dec. 
5. She was 46 years old.

She is survived by her stepfather, Clarence "Ralph" Breaux, son Jonathan 
Dufrene, daughters Regina and Hannah Dufrene, brothers Teddy Loupe and Gene 
Breaux, sister Brenda Breaux and seven grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Theresa Billiot Loupe. 

Services will be held today at 10 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland 
followed by interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands.

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Fabre

Jean Elizabeth Fabre of Bradenton, Fla., passed away on Dec. 21. She was 86 
years old.

Mrs. Fabre was a retired fifth grade teacher from Lyons Elementary School in 
Lyons, NY. She held a BA degree from the University of Rochester and a Masters 
from SUNY in Oswego, NY. 

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Fabre LeVine, sons David Fabre and John 
Fabre, and four grandchildren.

Services will be held on Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in 
Destrehan. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to the Hospice of 
Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota FL 34238.

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Fahrig

Jackson Christian Fahrig passed away on Dec. 21. He was two weeks old.

He is survived by his parents, Jasper Frederick III and Angela Profumo Fahrig, 
grandparents William and Mary P. Mitchell and Jasper Jr. and Teresa G. Fahrig 
and sister Elise Marie Fahrig. 

Religious services were held Dec. 23 at First Union Presbyterian Church in 
Luling.

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Lanaux

Antoine Denis Lanaux passed away on Dec. 27 at St. Charles Parish Hospital. He 
was 80 years old.

Mr. Lanaux was a native of New Orleans and a lifelong resident of Lucy. A sugar 
cane planter and a part owner of T. Lanaux and Sons, located at Glendale 
Plantation in Lucy, he was a member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 
American Legion Post #131, past commander of VFW #3750, Knights of Columbus 
#2409, an honor board member of the American Sugar Cane League and a member of 
the board of directors at Destrehan Plantation. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force 
during World War II, he was a member of the 60th Carrier Troop, having earned 
the rank of First Lieutenant. During his service he received the European 
African Middle Eastern Campaign medal with two bronze stars.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Yolande Poche Lanaux, son Antoine Denis 
Lanaux III and wife Lisa and daughter Laurie Marie Lanaux Mineo and husband Bob, 
grandchildren Jonathan and Kyle Mineo, Denis IV, Christopher, Courtney and 
Britten Lanaux and siblings Marthe L., Pierre B., Hilaire D. and Louis A. 
Lanaux, Jr. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph L. Lanaux and Marie H. Thibodeaux 
Lanaux and sister Marie L. Lanaux.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Dec. 30 at Our Lady of the Most Holy 
Rosary Church in Hahnville followed by interment in St. Joseph's Mausoleum in 
Paulina.

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Le Sage 

Lillian B. Le Sage, a native of Jackson, Miss. and resident of Destrehan for 50 
years, passed away on Dec. 20. She was 81 years old.

Mrs. Le Sage was a retired registered nurse, graduating form Hotel Dieu School 
of Nursing. 

She is survived by her children, Richard Le Sage Jr. and wife Carol, Michael Le 
Sage and wife Linda, Linda Kugler and husband Barry and Nancy Boudreaux and 
husband Sammy, grandchildren Stacey Hebert and husband Derek, Cindy Menard and 
husband Steven, Salvador Boudreaux and wife Kristi, Laura Guidry and husband 
Kevin, Jamie Le Sage, Dylan Le Sage and Danielle Le Sage, and gread-
grandchildren Derek and Jordan Hebert and Remi Guidry. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Edwin Le Sage Sr., and her 
parents, John L. and Helen Ward Bentz.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Dec. 21 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic 
Church in Destrehan.

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Macloud

Gary J. Macloud, native of New Orleans and 35-year resident of Destrehan, passed 
away on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. He was 58 years old.

Mr. Macloud was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired operator from 
Shell after 27 years of service. 

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lorraine Mire Macloud, children Trevor 
P. Macloud and wife Christina, Denise A. Macloud, Meredith M. Gauthier and 
husband Steven and Karen H. Morgan, brother Robert Macloud, Jr. and wife Minnie, 
Edward Macloud, Irby Macloud and William "Willie" Macloud, sisters Gloria Fox, 
Norma Hinyup, Julie Palmisano and Emily Miquez and grandchildren Brandon, Blake 
and Brooke Macloud, Kyle Gauthier and Ashley Kreutle.. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Macloud Sr. and Emily Guidroz 
Macloud and sister Barbara Godail.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Charles Borromeo on Dec. 6 

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Matherne

Ida H. Matherne, native of Reserve and resident of Norco, passed away on Dec. 23 
at Ormond Nursing and Care Center. She was 84.

She is survived by her sons, Wayne Joseph Matherne, Paul Matherne and Clancy 
Joseph "C.J." Matherne Jr., her daughter Shirley Cicet, 10 grandchildren and 
nine great-grandchildren.

Mass was said on Dec. 27 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norco followed by 
burial at St. John Memorial Garden, LaPlace.

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Robichaux

Leroy Luke Robichaux, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Dec. 8. 
He was 79 years old.

A parishoner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, Mr. Robichaux was a 
member of the VFW and the Knights of Columbus. 

He is survived by his daughters, Caroliyn Bonnette and Rouanne LeBlanc, sister 
Corine Elfert, seven children and two great-grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mae Callahan Robichaux, parents Odrise and 
Azema Foret Robichaux, brothers Ivy, Hubert, Willy, Junis and Johnny Robichaux 
and sisters Eloise Borne, Irene Bourgeois, Esma Arcenaux, Annie Archenaux and 
Edna Cortez.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Cemetery 
in Raceland.

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Smith

Eola "Nenaine" Louise Smith, a retired utility company employee, died at River 
Parishes Hospital in Laplace on Dec. 4 at 5:45 a.m. She was 92 years old.


She is survived by her niece, Lettie Marie Friloux, nephew Henry Friloux Jr. and 
his wife, Arleen, nephew Nash Friloux and his wife, Paula, all of Destrehan, Ann 
Elise Kimball, Joycelyn Monica, Phyllis Martin, Lynn Rose Gonzales, Joy Arcuri, 
Allen Smith Jr., Mark Smith Jr., Jerry Smith, brother Mark A. Smith, Lettitia 
"Lettie" Smith Friloux and Allen F. Smith. 

She is preceded in death by parents Maude Louise Wood Smith and J. Nash Smith 
and brother James Nicholas Smith. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian 
Burial today at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Norco. Visitation 
will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, masses or 
donations in her memory can be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 401 Spruce 
St., Norco, 70079, or the Arc of St. Charles, P.O. Box 455, Boutte, 70039.

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St. Amant 

Norman M. St. Amant, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Dec. 
23. He was 90 years old.

Mr. St. Amant is survived by his daughter, Marietta S. Babineaux, sisters Nettie 
Multer and Vera Neil, five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-
great grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Tregle St. Amant, parents Francios 
and Catherine Trauth St. Amant, brothers Frank, Ignatious, Jesse, Alton, Van, 
Nolan, Gerald, and Marvin St. Amant and sisters Elise Cocke, Iona Cantrelle and 
Bernadine Melancon. 

Religious services were held on Dec. 27 at Boutte Assembly of God Church, 
followed by interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Metropolitan 
Hospice, 5650 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, 70127.

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St. Pierre 

Ethel Lapeyrolerie St. Pierre, aged 100 years, a retired teacher and community 
activist, died on Dec. 26. 

A native of Carville and longtime resident of Norco, she is preceded in death by 
her son, Roy St. Pierre, sisters Corine McEntire, Mabel Lapeyrolerie, Louise 
Breaux and Aimee Falcon, brothers Arlie Jerome Ernest and Laurence and parents 
John and Alcila Rome Lapeyrolerie. 

She is survived by her brother John Henry and sister Nellie Rose Roberts, a 
great many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Among her many awards and recognitions were the Civic Achievement Award for East 
St. Charles Parish, first place winner for several years in the Volunteer Senior 
Citizens Program, the Thelma Ashley American Legion Auxiliary Award, the Great 
American Family Community Award, the Medal of the Order of St. Lewis. She was an 
active member in the Retired Teachers, Catholic Daughters of America, Sacred 
Heart Alter Society and in the pro-life movement. Services were held on Dec. 30 
at St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church in St. Gabriel.

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Tastet

Floyd L. Tastet, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, passed away 
on Dec. 24. He was 83 years old.

Mr. Tastet is survived by his wife, Hilda Schmill Tastet, daughters Jocelyn T. 
Fann and Cheryl T. Eymard, brother Donald Tastet, sisters Ida LeBlanc and 
Gertrude Rahn, six grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Valerie Danos Tastet, 
brothers Paul, Roy, Earl and Roland Tastet and sisters Lucille Tastet, Enola 
Foret and Florence Breaux.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Dec. 28 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church 
in Des Allemands. 

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White

Kevin John White, an employee in the paint department of Bryant Chevrolet, 
passed away on Dec. 29 of heart failure. He was 31.

Mr. White was born in Columbia, Miss., grew up in Metairie and lived in 
Destrehan for the last nine years. He graduated from Ridgewood Preparatory High 
School and attended the University of Southern Louisiana and Southeaster 
Louisiana University. He was a carpenter at Pritchett Construction from 1985 
until 1996. At Ridgewood, he was the school's quarterback, thre the longest pass 
of a high school football game played in the superdome and, in 1989, was named 
high school athlete of the year.

He is survived by his wife, Bridgett Anne Guedry White, sons Destin John and 
Deyton Christopher White, father Lester l. White Jr., mother Roselyn Pritchett 
White, brothers Kerry James and Keith Jonathan White, sister Kristen W. Smiley, 
grandparents Elouise Smith Pritchett and Lester L. White, father-in-law Roger J. 
Guedry Jr., mother-in-law Sonya DeCarte and grandparents-in-law Roger and 
Theresa Guedry.

A funeral was held on Jan. 3 at L.A. Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home in Kenner.

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