Obituaries for 2009, St. Charles Parish, La. Submitted By: Louis Lavedan Last Updated 8 January 2010 Source: St. Charles Herald Guide, St. Charles Parish, La. =================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://theusgenweb.net/copyright.htm http://theusgenweb.net/la/lafiles.htm ======================================================================= Note: This listing is in reverse order, with the listing from the latest to the earliest. ======================================================================= Dec 02, 2009 DUHE A resident of Norco, LA, Odile Laurent Duhe, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at Azalea Estates Retirement Center in Gonzales, LA. She had an easy smile, an enormous humble heart, and a passion for her family. She was prepared, on any given day, to offer something from her kitchen that represented love for the eight children, 20 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren that she cherished. She had a gift for making all feel like they were known individually, and each one was her personal favorite. Odile is survived by her sons, daughters, and their spouses: John Ayme and Barbara, Jim Duhe and Mary, Jack Duhe and Jody, June Fontanille and Carl, Joanne Langlinais Hurley and Charles, Janet Centanni and Mike. She is survived by brother Ursin J. Laurent Jr. and wife Joann; sisters Lillian Banquer and Cecile Trepagnler. She was preceded in death by parents, Ursin J. and Georgette Hotard Laurent; husbands:Harold J. "Teetsie" Ayme and Joseph J. "Junior"Duhe Jr.; and sons Jerold Duhe and Chris Duhe. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff and residents of Azalea Estates, caretakers Bea Chretien and Alma Sholmire for their tender care, and the amazing staff at Hospice of Baton Rouge, especially Marilyn and Linda. At her request, services were held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Norco on Nov. 23. Mass of Christian Burial was officiated by Fr. Msgr. Terry Becnel. Entombment followed at St. Charles Borromeo Church Mausoleum in Destrehan. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Baton Rouge at 9063 Siegen Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Friends and family are invited to send their condolences at hcalexanderfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under the direction of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, LA. ========================= Dec 02, 2009 OUBRE Roslema Clouate Oubre, 87, passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. A native of Killona, LA, and resident of New Sarpy, LA, she leaves behind her daughter Darlene Oubre; daughter-in-law Linda E. Oubre; sister Louis C. Vial; two grandchildren: Chris and his wife Jean Oubre, and Debra O. Corter; six great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Roger B.A. Oubre; parents Adam and Virginia Sarrah Oubre; son Barry J. Oubre Sr. and grandson Barry J. Oubre Jr.; brothers Dennis Clouate, Sr. and Adam Clouate, Jr.; sisters Leah C. Defresne and Bernice C. Madere. Visitation was held on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Road, Destrehan, LA. Mass of Christian Burial was held at the church cemetery. Please visit www.mem.com to leave condolences to the family. ========================= Dec 02, 2009 KELONE Herman "Jap" Kelone, Sr., 72, native of Marksville, LA, and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda Schmill Kelone. Son of the late Emeric Kelone and Alma Gaspard Kelone. Father of Debra Kelone Gomez, Robin Kelone Zimmerman and Herman Kelone, Jr. Father-in-law of Kirby Gomez, Ron Zimmerman and Karen Kelone. He is survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren, brothers Frank, Landry and Ronald Kelone and sisters Della, Darnette, Dorothy and Vicki Kelone. He was preceded in death by brothers Calvin and Thomas Kelone and sister Beula Mae Brouillette. "Jap" was a dedicated employee of St. Charles Parish for 30 years and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands on Friday, Nov. 27. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Oct 01, 2009 BENNETT Chase Steven Bennett, born June 19, 1991, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 in Palestine, IL. Beloved son of Bridget Boudreaux and Steven Bennett. Stepson of Gina Bennett. Brother of Preston Bennett and Joey Medina. Grandson of Tom and Carmen Boudreaux, Lloyd and Nadine Bennett and Laura and Charles Ogden. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. A native of West Monroe and a resident of Luling. Age 18 years. "Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8. Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements. ========================= Oct 01, 2009 BOURGEOIS Nora Mae Christen Bourgeois passed away on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at 2:15 a.m. in Jefferson. Beloved wife of the late Norbert Bourgeois. Mother of Ellis Sr. (Carol), Kirk (Chris), Doyle (Thelma), Norbert (Cheryl), Rowdy (Rose) Bourgeois, Sybil B. (Art) Kaiser, Patricia B. (Grady) Kelone-Franchebois and the late Sharlene B. Davis. Daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Touchard Christen, Clara Martin, Catherine Adams and Shirley Knuppel. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to her caregiver Caprice White and the staff at Ormond Nursing Home. A native of Des Allemands and a resident of Bayou Gauche. Age 85 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. Interment at Sunset Cemetery, Bayou Gauche. Visitation was held on Sept. 30 at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland and will be held on Oct. 1 at St. John Catholic Church. ========================= Oct 01, 2009 CAILLET Jeanne Brou Caillet, age 77, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at 11:25 pm at the Luling Living Center. She was retired as a secretary with the St. Anthony Parish Rectory and worked under a number of priests. She was born on the Evergreen Plantation in Wallace, Louisiana and had lived in St. Charles Parish all of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Caillet Smith and her companion, Timothy Jeansonne; one sister, Cecile Mongrue; two grandchildren: Jeremy Smith and his companion, Pollyann Brittany Smith and her companion, Seth; and one great-grandchild, Hunter Orgeron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell F. Caillet; parents; Felicien J. Brou and Helene Fontaine; three sisters: Sr. Marguerite Brou, Sr. Jane Frances Brou and Marie-Louise LaDow; and three brothers: Maurice, Francis and Edward Brou. Visitation was held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at 10 a.m. with Fr. B. Francis, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. Family and friends are invited to send their condolences and messages to: www.hcalexanderfuneralhome.com ========================= Oct 01, 2009 Carlton Clayton Rushing Carlton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 10:16 p.m. in Raceland. Beloved husband of Raily Naquin Carlton and the late Glenda Bailey Carlton by first marriage. Father of Carolyn Mayeaux. Step-father of Jerry, Dean, Craig, Lance Orgeron, Kenny and Robert Mathews, Maxine Guidry, Donna Adams, Tina Williams Linda Becnel and Cheryl Fournet. Son of the late Snide and Reba Gates Carlton. Brother of Ray Carlton, Nell Carlton, Cindy Engle and the late Ivy, Ben, Leland "Cotton" Carlton. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Preceeded in death by one grandchild. A native of Crockett, Texas and a resident of Larose. Former resident of Luling. Age 78 years. He was member of the We Care Bear Club and CFMA. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 256 Angus Dr. in Luling on Monday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. Interment was held at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Sep 17, 2009 MARTIN Mable Breaux Martin passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 in Luling. Beloved wife of the late Patrick H. Martin, Sr. Mother of Patsy Martin Brown and husband, Roland L. Brown, Mary Ann Martin Gassen and husband, Lucien C. Gassen, Linda Martin Zeringue and husband, the late David "Whip" J. Zeringue, Diane Martin Beard and husband, the late James E. Beard, Jr. and the late Patrick H. Martin, Jr. Daughter of the late Emile Breaux, Sr. and Eslie Breaux. Sister of Janella Breaux Becnel Smith, Elizabeth Breaux Prestenbach, the late Emile Breaux, Jr., Agnes Breaux Naquin Collins and Marie Louise Breaux Morales. Also survived by nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchlidren, and 1 great-great- grandchild. A native of Napoleonville and a resident of Luling. Age 91 years. She was the former owner of Mable's Beauty Salon. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. Visitation from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the Church. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== Sep 10, 2009 KELLER Stanley F. "Bully" Keller, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 at 4:53 a.m. Beloved husband of the late Erna Mae Nicholas Keller. Father of Stanley III, Marvin and Gail Keller, Caryl Spurgeon and the late Donald Keller. Son of the late Stanley Sr. and Octavia Blanchard Keller. Brother of Peter Keller, the late Msgr. John Keller, Claire Doster, Ethel Magill, Nora King and Elizabeth Keller. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by 1 great-grandchild. A native and resident of Hahnville. Age 89 years. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations for Masses preferred. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ========================= Sep 10, 2009 KLING Antoinette "Kit" Brady Kling passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at 6:23 a.m. at the age of 89. She was a native of St. James Parish and resided in Destrehan since 1942 and was a regular parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Herbert Joseph Kling, Jr. and one sister, Melda Petit. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, whom she adored. She was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Joseph Kling, Sr., Parents; Moise Brady and Eugenia Oubre Brady. Four brothers; Eddie, Albert, Antione and Eugene Brady. Four sisters; Marie Poche, Lillian Weber, Rita Madere and Edvige LeBlanc. Visitation was held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. at the church with Fr. Daniel officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, P. O. Box 428, Destrehan, La. 70047. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. Family and friends may sign the guestbook at www.hcalexanderfuneralhome.com. ========================= Sep 10, 2009 ZERINGUE Loyola Zeringue, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 at 5:45 a.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hospital. She was an elementary school teacher with the St. Charles Parish School District for over 33 years. She is survived by two daughters, Pam Braud-Montreuil and her husband, Jimmy, and Gina Kemp and her husband, Allen. One brother, Marc Hymel and his wife, Janet and one sister, Marie Hymel. Three grandchildren; Michelle Braud, Marc and Paul Kemp. Three step-grandchildren; Lisa Cook, Michele Montreuil and Jimmy Montreuil, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall "Cutter" Zeringue. Parents; Sidney L. Hymel and Cleona Esneault. One brother, Jules Hymel. Visitation was held on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 am at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. from the church. Burial followed in the St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. Friends and family are invited to send their condolences to www.hcalexanderfuneralhome.com. =================================================================== Aug 27, 2009 CAILLET Charles Joseph Caillet, Sr., born May 6, 1957, completed his life on Aug.18, 2009 in Katy, Texas where he lived for the past 10 years. He graduated from Hahnville High School in 1975 and from Louisiana State University in 1979. He had 28 years experience working in the Oil Industry with his main focus on South Louisiana fields. He was preceded in death by his father Cyril Caillet and his brother Edward Caillet. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sandra of 26 years and his children; Charles Joseph Jr. "Joey", 24, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Jewel, 22, and Kirby, 19, of Katy, Texas. Also surviving are his mother Carol Caillet of Hahnville, his brother and sister-in-law David and Brenda Caillet of Baton Rouge and his sister and brother-in-law Claire and Bob Stonich of Whittier, California; several nieces and nephews. Charles was a lifelong LSU Tiger enthusiast and devoted husband, father, uncle and friend. Everyone who knew him will remember his love of laughter, his wonderful cooking, his love of his family, friends and the LSU Tigers. Viewing and Rosary will be Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Homes, 3838 Highway 1, Raceland. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville with interment following at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft. ========================= Aug 27, 2009 DRAIN Scott "Punkin" Drain passed away at the age of 24 on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Dearly beloved husband of Tara King Drain, devoted father of Tyler (age 6) and Kylie (age 3). Survived by mother, Patty Drain and stepfather Mike Hebert, father David Drain, brother Eric Drain and sister, Brooke Drain, nephews Gavin, Ayden and Godchild Jimmie. Also survived by loving grandparents, Glenn and Marianne Schwamberger and aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by his uncle, Harold Schwamberger, and beloved grandfather, John Drain ("Papa John"), Granny Marge and many cousins. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him and his wonderful smile will never be forgotten. His wife and children welcome donations in lieu of flowers. For more information, please call West Side Funeral Home at 504-341-9421. ========================= Aug 27, 2009 DURAPAU Paul S. "Moose" Durapau, 71, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Hahnville passed away on Friday, August 15, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolina "Carrie" Medina Durapau; sons, Paul Durapau, Jr. & wife Kathleen, Walter Durapau & fiancee Deborah, Martin Durapau & wife Angela; brother, Richard Durapau; sisters, Marie Parks, Virginia Nicholas; 7 grandchildren, and 2 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcel & Marceline Kinler Durapau; brothers, Walter, Charles, Robert and Marcel, Jr. Durapau; sisters, Nora Daigle and Marguerite Lauland. He loved woodworking, gardening and fishing. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the funeral mass at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Hahnville, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 11 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for masses or flowers for Holy Rosary Church. ========================= Aug 27, 2009 LAUNEY Funeral services for Mrs. Miriam Julie LeBlanc Launey, 88 were held on Aug. 18, 2009 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Destrehan, Louisiana with burial to follow at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum. Father Daniel will officiate. Mrs. Launey died on Aug. 14, 2009. She was born in New Orleans on July 14, 1921 and grew up in Reserve, Louisiana on the Godchaux Sugar Plantation, where her father worked. She is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law: Sonny and Sandra, Bruce and Mary Ann, Rich and Joan. She treasured her six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Courtney and her husband, Noel Everard, PhD. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Lowell Launey, and her mother and father, Hypolite and Ruphena LeBlanc, three brothers; Hyp, Wharton and Vernon and one sister, Elizabeth. Mrs. Launey graduated from LSU in 1941 and began teaching band and choral at Chataignier High School, Louisiana. There she met her future husband who was serving in the US Army during WWII. She and Lowell were married in Riverside, California. They returned to Louisiana after Lowell was discharged and she resumed her teaching career in St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and East Baton Rouge Parish. She taught in both the public and parochial school systems. She and Lowell were active in their church and were honorary life members of the River Road Historical Society. She served on its board and enjoyed training the tour guides for Destrehan Manor. She was very close to the Dominican Sisters of the New Orleans Provence and the monks of St. Joseph Abbey. After her husband's death, Mrs. Launey continued to live in Destrehan but decided to move to a retirement community, Nouveau Marc, in Kenner, Louisiana. After Katrina, she moved to Garden View, an assisted living home in Lafayette, Louisiana. She enjoyed her time at Nouveau Marc and at Garden View and the wonderful new friends she made. She particularly enjoyed attending Mass at Our Lady of Wisdom Chapel at UL Lafayette. The family is thankful to Hospice of Acadiana, her wonderful sitters, and the staffs of Garden View and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital who took such good care of Miriam in her final days. In particular, the family thanks Drs. Vanderlick, Snow and Lyons who provided compassionate care to Miriam. Visitation was held from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with burial followed in the church mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, Masses or contributions to St. Joseph Abbey, the Dominican Sisters, Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, or to your favorite charity are preferred. =================================================================== Aug 06, 2009 BERGERON Roy Joseph Bergeron passed away on July 29, 2009 at the age of 61. He was born on January 7, 1948 and was a native of Des Allemands and resident of Thibodaux. Bergeron is survived by his two brothers and their wives, Bryan Bergeron and Laurella and Stanley "Skippy" Bergeron and Yvonne, as well as his sister and her husband, Yolanda B. Triche and Wayne. He is also survived by numerous niecesand nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien "Dale" and Marguerite A. Bergeron. Visitation was on July 31, at Mennonite Church from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on August 1 at the church from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial followed at 10 a.m. in the Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes of Raceland. ========================= Aug 06, 2009 BRADLEY John Bradley IV, resident of Norco, was killed in a work related accident on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. He was empoyed by BLD Services of Kenner as a construction worker. He was 20 years old and a graduate of Destrehan High School. He is survived by his parents, John Bradley III and Sheila Hall Bradley; one brother, Chad Hall; paternal grandparents John Bradley II and his wife Sue Webb Bradley, and Patricia Holland; maternal grandfather Otis Hall; great-grandmother Gloria Joyce; and uncles and aunts, Jason Lemoine, Russell Bradley and Cynthia Perret, Jeremy Bradley and wife Kelly, and Joey, Samantha, and Joyce Hall. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Diana Hall. Visitation was held on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It continued on Monday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. The Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Norco with Rev. Ken Tew officiating. Burial followed in the Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Saint Rose. Friends and family are invited to send messages and condolences to www.mem.com. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco. ========================= Aug 06, 2009 FONSECA Captain Herman Joseph Fonseca, Sr. passed on July 30, 2009 at the age of 71. He was a longtime resident and native of Des Allemands, and a member of the Back to the 50's Jamaican Club. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Peltier Fonseca; two brothers, Eddie Fonseca and Ernest "White" Fonseca, Jr.; five sisters, Francis Camardelle, Linda Comardelle, Dale Fonseca, Jane Fonseca, and Hope Rhodes; two sons and daughter- in-laws, Herman "Buddy" Fonseca, Jr. and Danelle Fonseca, and Clarence Fonseca and Holly Fonseca; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda Fonseca Drews and Tom Drews; and his eight grandchildren, Thomas Drews, Jr. and Trey Drews, and Lori, Michelle, Blake, Matthew, Blaire, and Jesse Fonseca. Captain Fonseca was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Brunet Fonseca; parents, Ernest Fonseca, Sr. and Blanche Frickey Fonseca; and his two grandchildren, baby Drews and Jude Fonseca. Visitation was on August 1, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The memorial service followed at the St. Gertrude Cemetery at 11 a.m. ========================= Aug 06, 2009 MCGINTY Nellie Louise McGinty passed away on July 27, 2009 at the Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital in LaPlace, at the age of 78. She was a native of Crocker, Missouri and had lived in Destrehan for the last 11 months with her daughter. McGinty loved to shop at WalMart, was an avid coin collector, and loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline L. Renner and friend, Trey Owen; one son and his wife, David Lee Mittlestadt and Brenda; three grandchildren, Tiley Minear, Amanda Riordanm, and Crystal Mittlestadt; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack Edwin Mittlestadt and Charles McGinty; parents, Charles and Anna Joiner George; son Tracy Edwin; daughter Rita; brothers, Ralph, Bobby, Charles, Archie, Donald, Jack, Bill, Frank, Kenny, and Ferris; sisters, Betty and Bernice; and grandson Devin Alexander Tumasz. Visitation was held at the the H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, at 821 Fourth St. in Norco, on Friday, July 31, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Memorial Services followed at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Dr. Hodges officiating. The family requests that pot plants be sent to her garden, made in the memory of Nellie. Friends and family are also invited to send messages and condolences to www.mem.com Funeral arrangements were made under the H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. =================================================================== Jul 23, 2009 GORDON Wanda Perez Gordon passed on July 10, 2009 at the age of 67. Gordon was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School. Later on, she attended Louisiana State University in New Orleans. She worked for the U.S. Immigration Service and was a longtime housewife. Gordon is survived by her daughter, Julie Gordon, son, Christopher Gordon; grandson Malik Womack; three sisters Ramona Perez Frank, Lolita Perez Dufauchard, and Manuella Perez Fancher; one brother, Hernandez "Pete" Perez, Jr.; several nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hernandez Perez, Sr. and Leonora Duplessis Perez; her brother Ricardo Perez. Family and friends were invited to attend a rosary on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. with a Memorial Service following at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, located at 4465 Highway 190 E Service Rd. in Covington. ========================= Jul 23, 2009 LANGKOPP Adele Strecker Langkopp passed away at her family home in Destrehan on Monday, July 6, 2009. She was 92 years old. She is survived by her son, Terry Langkopp, and his wife Jennifer Baker Langkopp; her grandchildren, Kim Meyers St. Romain, Johanna Meyers Snider, and William Meyers; Christopher, Casey, and David Jones; Rachel, Matthew, and Nicholas Langkopp; her brother, Louis Streker; six great-granddaughters and six great-grandsons; five great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John "Johnny" F. Langkopp, Jr.; her daughters, Joan L. Meyers and Linda L. Jones; her brothers Charles, William, and Frank "Jack" Streker, as well as her sister, Eugenia Quinlan Streker in New Orleans. After marrying, she and Johnny made a life in St. Bernard Parish. A enduring educator, she started early on by coaching, usually swimming, at the Recreational Department parks. After postponing her own education in order to raise her children, she returned to college and earned her bachelor's degree in education at Tulane and her master's plus thirty hours in education at LSUNO. She served as president of the St. Bernard chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, and was very active as a 4-H teacher, as well as a participant in various Homemakers clubs. Upon her retirement, she lived in Poplarville, MS, Bay St. Louis, MS, and Slidell, LA. While still physically able, she volunteered much of her time and services to schools and nursing homes wherever she lived. A teacher till the very end, she donated her body to the Bureau of Anatomical Services to be used for medical education and research. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Clare School, located at 234 S. Beach Blvd., Waveland, MS 39576. All local arrangements were provided by H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. =================================================================== Jul 16, 2009 SHIFFLETT Edward Lee Shifflett, Sr. Age 72. Native of McGaheysville, Va. and resident of Des Allemands for the last 30 years. He entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, July 11, 2009. He was retired from Avondale Shipyards after 27 years and a veteran of the United States Army. Visitation commenced at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis on Thursday, July 16 at 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Grace Deroche Shifflett, one son Perry Joseph Shifflett and wife Ursula Kozero Shifflett, one brother George (Renie) Shifflett, and grandsons P.J., Chris, Dalton and Blake Shifflett. He was preceded in death by his parents Luther Shifflett and Selena Frazier Shifflett and one some Edward Lee Shifflett, Jr. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. ========================= Jul 16, 2009 WAGUESPACK Mae Degruise Waguespack, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:17 a.m. in Thibodaux. Beloved wife of the late Harris A. Waguespack, Jr. Mother of Mary W. Weimer of Morgan City and Evelyn W. Dupuy of Luling and Janet W. Owens of Luling. Daughter of the late Adonis and Josephine Baye Degruise. Sister of Wilfred Degruise, Joyce D. Plaisance and the late Sidney Degruise and Mildred D. Rodriguez. Also, survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux. Age 93 years. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport on Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Savior Cemetery. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 at Falgout Funeral Homes, 600 Church St., Lockport, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday, July 17 at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 612 Church St., Lockport. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== Jul 09, 2009 MIRE JoEllen Marie Mire died on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at River Parishes Hospital at the age of 50. She was a longtime resident of Norco. Ms. Mire attended Southeastern University in Hammond, and was a graduate of St. Charles Borromeo High School. She was a bookkeeper for several years for Milne Home in New Orleans, prior to Hurricane Katrina. In her younger days, she enjoyed tennis and bowling. Rheumatoid arthritis stole her mobility and youth in her late 20s. Regardless of her impairments, though, her spirit was never diminished, and she was an inspiration to all who knew her personally. Later on, she gained a passion for computers and the Internet, where she expanded her network of friends to places as far away as Colorado. She was the daughter of the late Rosalie Hebert and late Herman Mire; sister of Michael Mire; sister-in-law of Peggy Frechou Mire; and aunt of Kristen and Katie Mire. She's also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, at 401 Spruce St. in Norco at 11:30 a.m. Visitation at the church on Thursday began at 9:30 a.m. and ended at 11:15 a.m. Interment was held in the St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Destrehan. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco was in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== Jul 02, 2009 BRIGNAC Ruth Zeringue Brignac died on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at River Parishes Hospital located in LaPlace at the age of 80. She was a native of Wallace, LA and resident of Destrehan. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Patrick E. Brignac, Sr., two sons and their spouses, Patrick E. Brignac, Jr. and Gayle Brignac, and Steven J. Brignac and Stephanie Brignac, as well as her daughter and spouse, Patricia Tassin and Randall A. Tassin, Jr. She is also survived by her brother, Eugene J. Zeringue, Jr., and her seven grandchildren, Sandi Brignac, Keith Brignac, Brianne Brignac, Casey Volion, Kelly Roussel, Heidi Brignac, and Jenna Brignac, as well as her three great grandchildren, Abigail Veillon, Addison Brignac, and Rylie Rae Roussel. She is preceded by her parents, Eugene Joseph Zeringue, Sr. and Mabel Dufresne Zeringue. Visitation began on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church of Destrehan, from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Entombment followed in the church mausoleum. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco was in charge of the arrangeme ========================= Jul 02, 2009 BROU Sister Marguerite-Marie Brou, O.P., Dominican Sister of Peace (formerly Congregation of St. Mary, New Orleans, LA), age 87 years and in her 65th year of religious profession, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. at Mohun Healthcare Center in Columbus, Ohio. Sister was born in Wallace, Louisiana, daughter of the late Felicien Joseph Brou and Helene Fontaine Brou, sister of the late Marie-Louise B. LaDow, Maurice J. Brou, Edward D. Brou, Sister Jane Frances Brou, O.P., and Francis E. Brou. Survived by two sisters, Mrs. Cecile B. Mongrue and Mrs. Jeanne B. Caillet both of Luling, Louisiana, and nieces and nephews. Sister Marguerite received a bachelor's degree in French from St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans, Louisiana, master's degrees in French and in Library Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a Ph.D. in French Literature from Laval University in Quebec, Canada. Since her profession of vows in 1945, Sister Marguerite was a French Professor, Registrar, Business Office Assistant, Bookstore Manager, Director of the Library, Chair of the Humanities Department, and Chair of the Foreign Language Department at St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans. From 1971-81, Sister was the Archivist for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. She became the Treasurer for the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse in 1981 and held that position until 1984 when she was named the Archivist for St. Mary's Dominican College until 2000. At the time of her death, Sister Marguerite was living a life of prayer at Mohun Healthcare Center in Columbus, Ohio. ========================= Jul 02, 2009 CROCHET Edgar "Wizard" Paul Crochet, Sr. passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009 in Raceland, LA at the age of 62. He was a native of Des Allemands and a resident of Raceland. He was the beloved husband of Dina B. Crochet. He was also the father of Edgar P. Crochet, Jr., Billy Crochet, Rachel Villavaso and her husband Doug, Angel C. Bergeron and her husband Gary, and Kristy LeCompte. He was the son of the late Roy and Julie Z. Crochet, as well as a brother to Melvin, Roy, Richard, and Pete Crochet, Paula Benoit, and the late Rose Lee; half-brother to David, Francis, and Goldie Mullins, and the late Annette Mullins. Edgar is also survived by his eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the funeral. There were religious services at Raceland Assembly of God Church on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at noon. Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland, and visitation was from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral time Tuesday at the church. Falgout Funeral Homes were in charge of the arrangements. ========================= Jul 02, 2009 ROUSSEL Randy Paul Roussel, age 46, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at his home in Decatur, Alabama, surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born April 15, 1963, to Joy Ann Matherne and H.E. "Poochie" Roussel, Jr. A former resident of Norco, Randy obtained a Chemical Engineering degree at LSU, and was an avid Tigers and Saints fan. For the last 17 years, he worked at Daikin America, Inc., in positions such as a regulatory affairs manager and most recently, a project engineering manager. Randy is preceded in death by his father H.E. "Poochie" Roussel, Jr., his maternal grandparents, Randolph and Mildred Matherne and his paternal grandfather, H.E. "Cadle" Roussel, Sr. He is survived by his devoted mother, Joy Ann Matherne Roussel; his brothers Kevin Roussel and wife Kerri Montz Roussel, and Craig Roussel and his wife Yvette Tavan Roussel; and his paternal grandmother, Noelie Roussel. He was the proud uncle of Connor and Cameron Roussel and Matthew and Jessica Roussel. He was also the godfather of Chad Becnel and Cameron Roussel. Randy is also survived by his loving longtime friend, Erlko Ellis, as well as his uncles, aunts, and several cousins. A heartfelt thanks to his godmother, Nannie GayNell Becnel, for her loving and gentle hands. The Roussel family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Randy's many doctors, nurses, Hospice of the Valley, and his many wonderful and gracious friends and co-workers. Relatives and friends were invited to a visitation on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, 821 4th St. in Norco. A morning visitation was also held on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, which began at 8:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with a Funeral Mass following it at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 401 Spruce St. in Norco. Afterwards, an interment was held at St. Peter Cemetery in Reserve. A Memorial Mass is expected to be held in Decatur, Alabama on a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a cancer organization of your choice. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of H.C. Funeral Home in Norco. =================================================================== Jun 25, 2009 AYSEN Betty Gros Aysen of Luling passed on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 2:15 a.m. She was 71 years old. She is survived by husband Melvin Aysen, sons Travis Aysen and Mark Aysen, daughters Rhonda Aysen Ordoyne, Mary Aysen Stolf and Gina Aysen, and a brother Robert (Bob) Gros. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Leon and Modeste Trosclair Gros. Funeral Services were on Monday, June 22 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Luling. ========================= Jun 25, 2009 DEMPSTER Burt J. Dempster, Jr. passed away on Sunday, June 21 at 6:45 a.m. in Des Allemands. Beloved companion of Bridget Sevin Dempster. Father of Burt J. Dempster III, Blaze Dempster, Brendan Guidry Dempster and Haley Fryoux Dempster. Son of Burt J. Dempster, Sr. and Janet T. Dempster. Brother of Cindy D. Harrell and Virginia "Gin" D. Broussard. A native of and resident of Des Allemands. Age 42 years. Services were held on Tuesday, June 23 at 3 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Homes in Raceland. Interment at Sunset Cememtery in Bayou Gauche. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ========================= Jun 25, 2009 LIBERTY Joseph C. Liberty, 73, a native of Nebraska and resident of Luling, died Saturday, June 6, 2009. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home, in Falls City, with interment in the Rulo Cemetery, Rulo, Neb. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Liberty of Luling; three sons, Scott and wife, Mary, of Orlando, Fla., Michael and wife, Terri, of Kansas City, Mo., and Jeff and wife, Kathryn A., of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Kathy Liberty of Sacramento, Calif.; two brother, Roger Liberty, of Columbia, South America, and Carl and wife, Gerri Liberty, of Rulo; six grandchildren, two great- grandchildren; and pet cat, Calico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ethil Simmonds Liberty; three, brothers, Vern, Larry and Clarence Liberty; and grandson, David Liberty. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked for Weeks Marine and was a member of the West St. Charles Baptist Church in Boutte. Dorr and Clark Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== Jun 18, 2009 COUCH Wilson Paul Couch, MD, passed away on Thursday, June 11 at Luling. Beloved husband of the late Merle Kepler Couch. Father of David Couch and his wife Heidi, Stephen Couch and his wife Rita, Wilson Couch, Jr. and his wife Nina and the late Paula Rena Couch. Son of the late Joseph and Flora Thom Couch. Brother of the late Wallace and Jack Couch. Also survived by six grandchildren. A native of Louisville, Ky. and a resident of Luling. Age 80 years. He was a member of the Golden Meadow Big Game & Fishing Club, a physician in Paradis for 43 years and past coroner for many years. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the funeral. Religious Services were on Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Homes. Rev. John Finn officiated. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangement. ========================= Jun 18, 2009 LANDRY Dorothy 'Dottie' Landry, age 85, a native of Philadelphia, Pa. and resident of Luling passed away June 12, 2009. Visitation commenced at Holy Family Church in Luling on Monday, June 15. Entombment followed in St. Charles Cemetery. Dottie is survived by two sons, Richard Landry and companion, Paulette Lawson, and Robert Landry and wife Karen. One daughter Carol Landry Krejci and husband David. One sister Emily Weightman. Eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert Caddell and Elsie Leonard Caddell, one brother Tom Leonard, and one sister; Elsie Duffin. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to the SPCA in your area. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland entrusted with arrangements, 985-537-5261. ========================= Jun 18, 2009 WILSON Belinda Babineaux Wilson, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 after a sudden illness. She was a native of St. Charles Parish and worked as an administrative secretary for the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office for 22 years. She is survived by her son Zachary Wilson and daughters Quincee Bourgeois Roccaforte and Kaci Wilson. Son-in-law Randy Roccaforte. Two brothers; Blaine Babineaux and Brandan Babineaux. Sisters Bridget Babineaux St. Pierre and Bonnie Babineaux Anderson. Parents Freddie "Goo" Babineaux, Jr. and Marie Sketchler Babineaux. Brother-in-laws Hank St. Pierre and David Anderson sister- in-law Shelly Babineaux and one grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Alfred and Edna Babineaux, Amy Cortez Sketchler and Joseph Sketchler. Visitation was held on Thursday, June 11 at H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco and continued on Friday, June 12 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Mass of Christian Burial was at the church with Fr. Msgr. Harry Bugler. Burial followed in the St. Charles Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. Friends and family are invited to send their condolences and messages to www.mem.com. =================================================================== Jun 04, 2009 GENDRON Olivia A. Gendron, age 96, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the St. Charles Parish Hospital. She was a native of Lucy, Louisiana. She was an avid caretaker during her life for her family. She is survived by four sisters: Marguerite Hingle, Ruth Dolese, Juanita Woodruff and Delores Herrmann and her husband, Ralph; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Gendron and Alice Berthelot. Three brothers, Clifford, Edward and George Gendron. One sister, Louise Ory and five brother-in-laws, R. G. Champagne, Gus Dolese, Chris Hingle and Alphonse Ory and Bill Woodruff. A special thanks to Billy and Karen Woodruff for taking care of her during her sickness. Visitation was held on Saturday, May 30 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. from the church with burial following in the St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. ========================= Jun 04, 2009 RICHARD Dorothy Mae Adams Otkins Richard passed away on Friday, May 22 in an automobile accident in St Rose. Daughter of the late Dorothy Robertson and Louis Adams, Sr. Mother of Latricia (Herman) Bell, Carwin Michael (Latasha) Richard, Sr. and Darlinda Richard. Sister of Kattie Lee Singleton of Reserve, Diane Adams Jasmine of LaPlace, Donald Ray Adams of Slidell, Edith Perry of Centerville, Miss., Mary Castion of New Orleans, Gennie (Elmo) Garner of Madison, Miss., Bertha Labrano of Centerville, Miss., Edna Adams of New Orleans, Emma Ford of Teledo, Ohio, Ernest Otkins of McComb , Miss., the late Louis Adams, Jr., Felton Adams, Phillip Adams, Charlie and Edward Otkins. Also survived by nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age 65 years. A native of Reserve and a resident of Montz. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of First Assembly of God Church and all neighboring churches were invited to attend the funeral service at First Assembly of God Church in Metarie on Saturday, May 30. Pastor Daniel G. Flanagan, Officiating. Interment Jefferson Memorial Garden Cemetery, St Rose. Serviced by Robottom. =================================================================== May 28, 2009 DUFRENE Danny Joseph Dufrene passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Beloved son of the late Junior and Lydia Dunn Dufrene. Brother of Louis Dufrene, Loretta Breaux, Mona Prince, Patty Thibodeaux, Lisa Matherne, Carol Dufrene and the late Leo Dufrene. A native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Des Allemands. Age 48. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the services at St. John the Baptist Church in Paradis on May 21. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ========================= May 28, 2009 GAUBERT Lucille Champagne Gaubert passed away on Thursday, May 14. She was 83 years of age. A native of Boutte and a resident of Luling. Daughter of the late Elphege and Valerie Richard Champagne. Wife of the late Wallace Joseph Gaubert. Mother of Pamela Gaubert Griffin and her husband, Gerald Joseph Griffin. Grandmother of Nathan Gerald and his wife, Kimberly Inouye Griffin. Great-grandmother of Julia Marie and Sophia Ann Griffin. Sister of Doris Bolding, Hebert, Willie, Louis, Edward, Andrew and Earline Champagne, the late Fred, Oscar, Shirley Mae Champagne and Marie Gaubert. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the visitation at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling on May 18. Funeral services followed and interment took place in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. ========================= May 28, 2009 LASHER Gale L. Lasher, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009 at the East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. He retired as a steel worker with U. S. Steel Irvin Works after 40 years. A United States Veteran in the U. S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by one daughter, Janice Parkhill and her husband, Dan of Destrehan. One brother, Dale Lasher and his wife, Jean of Kittanning, Pa. Sister, Nellie Wolfe of Adrian, Pa. Two grandchildren, Carrie Leaumont and her husband, Brian; Colin Parkhill. A number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmela Manfred Lasher; parents, Bryan Lasher and Millie Fair. Sister, Thelma Crawford and grandson, Bryan Lasher Parkhill. Visitation was held on Friday, May 22 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Cowansville, Pa. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 23 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Adrian with Military Honors at St. Mark's Cemetery. Rev. Arlyn Eisenbrandt was the officiant. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. Family and friends are invited to send their condolences to www.mem.com. ========================= May 28, 2009 MAUGHAM Earl William Maugham, Sr. passed away on May 15, 2009. Age 45. Resident of Destrehan. He was a deck hand with Aymard Towing. Husband of Patricia "Tricia" Fontenot Maugham, son of Earl Lee Maugham and Audrey Hunek Maugham, father of Earl William Maugham Jr. and Audrey G. Maugham, and brother of Eric S. Maugham. A memorial service was held on May 23 at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. ========================= May 28, 2009 SCHAUBHUT Eldridge "Mickey" Daniel Schaubhut, age 90 years, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at his home in Des Allemands. Beloved son of the late Edward Schaubhut and Elizabeth Champagne Schaubhut. Survived by and married to Mabel Champagne for 70 years. Brother of the late Anthony Schaubhut, Deane Folse and Iris Lunk. Survived by brother Edward and sister March Dufrene and Joyce Donnaud. Father of Steven Schaubhut (Beverly), Sue Champagne (Wayne), Edward "Jimmy" Schaubhut (Doris), Barry Schaubhut, Brian Schaubhut (Clair) and Margo Tastet (Russell). "Paw-Paw" to 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. An avid fisherman, hunter and trapper and retiree of The Texas Pipeline Company (Texaco). Relatives and friends were invited to attend funeral services at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands on Friday, May 22, 2009. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== Apr 02, 2009 STRICKER Elizabeth LeBlanc Stricker. June 10, 1929 to Feb. 13, 2009. A native New Orleanian was preceded in death by her husband James Stricker and her parents Chloe and Dr. Lloyd LeBlanc and stepfather R.M. Turner. She is survived by cousins Jeanette Johnson of New Iberia, Rixby Broussard of Lafayette and Pat Francis of Arabi and Jerome Chassaniol of Slidell and long time friend and fianc�e, Joe Fisher of Boutte. Mrs. Stricker was assistant sales manager for General Motors, Chevrolet Division until her retirement. Elizabeth was a sports fan and an avid Saints fan and enjoyed bowling and watching golf, ice skating and dancing on television. She enjoyed all aspects of Mardi Gras from being in several krewe courts to Jim's direct participation in Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club and her auxiliary wives' club. A long time member of Chateau County Club, Mrs. Sticker was active in the Jane Austin society and garden club activities. Dancing was a favorite pastime including Cajun, Jamaica and ballroom, until illness prevented her active participation. Friends and family attended memorial services held at Leitz-Egan Funeral Home. The service was officiated by Father Spencer Lindsay of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Paradis. ========================= Apr 02, 2009 ZERINGUE On May 16, 1916, God blessed Clorinne and Francois Schexnaydre in a very special way with the birth of a beautiful baby girl, Isabelle. On March 28, 2009 at 4:53 pm, Isabelle S. Zeringue spread her wings and took flight home into eternal rest. Isabelle was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Andre Zeringue, her infant daughter Nelwyn Anne Zeringue and her siblings Phedelise S. Zeringue, Palmire S. Mateja, Dora S. Zeringue and Francois E. Schexnaydre. The sweet memories of Isablelle will be cherished by her children: James A. Zeringue and his wife, Dale; Janice Z. Hymel, Isabelle Z. Benoit her husband, Carlton; Paul M. Zeringue and his wife, Carolyn; Gayle Z. Bourgeois; Ronald C. Zeringue and his wife, Irma; Jenny Z. Oncale. She leaves behind her siblings: Clorine S. Zeringue, Helen S. Zeringue, Urban L. Schexnaydre, and Thomas P. Schexnaydre. Her grandchildren are: Jamie Z. Hue, James Zeringue, Jr., Joseph P. Zeringue, Lenore "Lenni" H. Martinez, Todd G. Benoit, Rhonda B. Schexnayder, Nelwyn B. Terracina, C. David Benoit, Paul M. Zeringue, Jr., Melissa Z. Allred, Jason F. Zeringue, Andree� B. Domingue, Ashley B. Thibodaux, Monique M. Bourgeois, Kristie Z. Orgeron, Brooke M. Zeringue, Ron M. Zeringue, Paul J. Oncale III, Brandon J. Oncale, Jennifer O. Radulovic. Her great-grandchildren are: Brianna, Michelle & Nicole Hue; Kevin, Randy, Sarah, Gabrielle, Alexis and Makayla Benoit; Clint, Kaitlyn, and Kurt Schexnayder; Angelle, Andre� and Nicolas Terracina; Jasmine, Emily, Jason, and Abigayle Zeringue; Shawn, Nathan, and Lucas Allred; Dylan, Dustin, Malori, and Tyler Domingue; Taylor Thibodaux; Cade and Owen Bourgeois; Braden and Addison Oregeron; Kaylah and Corbin Oncale; Vuk and Karoline Radulovic. S he also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who cherished her family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at H. C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco(4th Street) on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm; and visitation on Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 8:00 am until 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am at the church. Burial will follow in the St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling, LA with Fr. Bernard C. Francis officiating. =================================================================== Mar 26, 2009 BRUER Jane L. Bruer passed away on March 19, 2009. Preceded in death by parents Wilbur T. and Carolyn D. Loke, as well as her husband Alfred E. Bruer and grandson Lawrence Deroche Jr. Leaves to remember her as a loving mother, sister and grandmother - daughters Sandra Harris of Luling, Madeline (Libby) Deroche of Jayess, Miss., son Gary A. Bruer of Waveland, Miss., and sisters Anne, Carol and Connie. Survived, as well, by grandchildren Jean Guzzardi, Bradley Madere, Darrell Madere, Michael Deroche, Brian Deroche (Penny), special great-grandson Seth Madere and her beloved pets. Ms. Bruer was grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ms. Bruer was born in Springfield, Mass. and has resided in many communities across the country, due to her husband's work in the aero space field, finally making Luling her home in the 1990s. She was involved in a career of journalism, at one time owning and publishing a weekly newspaper. She was a volunteer at St. Charles Parish Hospital for many years and an active member of the Council on Aging until her health declined. In keeping with her spirit of volunteerism. Ms. Bruer has donated her body to the LSU School of Medicine. No services will be held. ========================= Mar 26, 2009 Champagne Terry J. "Head" Champagne passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 in Luling. Beloved husband of Nancy Vicknair Champagne for 34 wonderful years. Father of Stacie Hutchens and her husbnd, Gary. Son of the late Roland Champagne, Sr. and Maria Muller Champagne. Brother of Roland Champagne, Jr., Mickey Champagne, Linda Hymel and Sandra Neff. A native and resident of Killona. Age 53 years. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ========================= Mar 26, 2009 DEMPSTER Melien J. Dempster, Sr., passed away on Monday, March 23. Beloved husband of Elvie Gassen Dempster of Luling. Father of Melien "T-Boy" Dempster, Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Luling and Susan Dempster Martinez and her husband Danny of Raceland. Grandfather of Celeste Dempster Barrios, Quinn Dempster, Jake Dempster, Romilee Cortez Broussard and Edgar Cortez, Jr. Also survived by five great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. Son of the late Felicien and Clara Plaisance Dempster. Brother of Mitchell, Simon, Landry, Nolan Dempster, Ethel Sposito, Doris Trahan, Dolores Chiasson and the late John Dempster, Dennis Dempster, Velma Cortez and Thelma Tregre. A native of Des Allemands and a resident of Luling since 1951. Hobbies were hunting, fishing and cooking. He retired from Avondale Shipyard with 38 years service. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling on Friday, March 27 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at Falgout Funeral Homes, 3838 Highway 1, Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time on Friday, March 27 at the church. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ========================= Mar 26, 2009 HEBERT Betty Harrell Hebert passed away on March 22, 2009. Age 70. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, and above all, a precious child of God, Betty went home to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully surrounded by her husband, Walter, and daughter, Charlene. Her passing was much like her life - full of dignity and deeply grounded in her Christian faith. Betty was preceeded in death by her parents, Virgie and Charles Harrell, her father-in-law, Walter H. Hebert Sr., her sister-in-law, Janice Hutchinson, and her oldest child, Walter Hebert III (aka Skeeter). She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Walter; her daughter, Charlene; her sister, Marti Stanfield, and her husband, Don; her borther Shelby Harrell and his wife, Janelle; her borther-in-law, William Hebert, Sr.; sister-in-law, Glenda Dodson; daughter-in-law, Wanda B. Hebert; three grandchildren, Layla, John and Heather; two great-grandchildren, Krislyn and Kenny; and her "adopted" mother, Miss Jeanette C. Hebert, matriarch of the Hebert family, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends. If the quality of one's life is judged solely by those who mourn the passing of the person, Betty's life was, indeed, a deeply rich one. Our family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Hospice Care of Louisiana. A service of Celebration of Life will be held at First Union Presbyterian Church on Lakewood Drive in Luling on Saturday, March 28 at 3 p.m. A reception will follow. ========================= Mar 26, 2009 SMITH Wilford Smith passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Ochsner Hospital, Jefferson. Son of the late Hazel Dyson and Willie Smith. Husband of Ruby Scott Smith. Father of Regina and Kim Johnson. Stepfather of Leroy, Kerry, Aline, Savannah, Sherna and John, Jr. Brother of Leroy Smith, the late Raymond, Nelson and Leslie Smith. Son-in-law of Minister Audrey L. Williams. Also survived by 34 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age 62 years. A native of Boutte and a resident of Des Allemands. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Antioch Baptist Church and all neighboring churches were invited to attend the Funeral Service at Antioch Baptist Church, 16541 Old Spanish Trail, Des Allemands on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Rev Mitchell Bolden, officiated. Interment Shell Mound Cemetery, Des Allemands. Serviced by Robottom. =================================================================== Mar 19, 2009 BOGGAN Robert Hulon Boggan passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 7:56 a.m. at St. Charles Hospital in Luling. Age 75. A native of Alvin, Texas and resident of Luling. He was a shift supervisor with Union Carbide with 33 years of service and U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Survived by his wife, Fern Jones Boggan; three children and spouses, Terry Boggan Brandt and Erwin of Hendersonville, Tenn., Stuart Allen Boggan and Kathleen of Spring, Texas, and Steven Lane Boggan of Luling, four sisters, Lecta Gardner, Doris Boggan, Dorothy Miller, and Marvis McDaniel; five grandchildren, Sarah, Meredith, Angela, Nicole, and Jared. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Boggan Jr. and Dorothy Francis Flora Boggan. Private graveside services will be held at later date in Texas. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco in charge of arrangements. ========================= Mar 19, 2009 GRIFFIN Jacque Anthony Griffin, 19, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Visitation was held 9 a.m. to funeral time on March 13 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass was at 11 a.m. on March 13 at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Norman and Robyn D. Griffin; one brother, Justin Griffin; and his grandmother, Clara Bell Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Terry Dufrene and Elvis and Eunice Griffin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== Mar 05, 2009 HOTARD Francois George Hotard, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at 8 a.m. at Kenner Regional Hospital. Age 78. He was a Retired Electrician with GATX. A veteran Aviation Electrician's Mate Third Class in the United States Navy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 13 years, Earline Hernandez Hotard; brother, Felix F. Hotard, sister, Betty Halfkespring; one stepdaughter, Rhonda Gaudin; and one grandson, George Gaudin. Preceded in death by: parents, Francois G. Hotard, Sr. and Robentine Minvieue; brothers: Daniel Hotard, Robert Hotard and Edmond Hotard; and sisters: Gertrude Hotard, Lucy Nevils and Denise Nevils. Visitation was held on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Mass of Christian Burial was held with Fr. Mon. Harry Bugler and Rev. Steve Aguillard officiating. Interment followed in the St. Charles Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements under the direction of H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. The family invites you to share your thoughts and fond memories in the Guest Book at: www.mem.com. ========================= Mar 05, 2009 HYMEL Catherine Ann Hymel entered into eternal rest with her heavenly father on Feb. 17, 2009 at the age 73. Catherine was a resident of Luling and a native of Breaux Bridge. She was the daughter of John R. and Elodie Guidry. Beloved wife of 45 years to Hubert (Tee Boug) Hymel, Jr. She is also survived by her 4 children, sons Kenneth Suydam and his wife Linda, Michael Hymel and his partner Darren, daughters Deborah Thomas Curry and her husband Arnold, and Karen Hymel. She will be fondly missed and forever in the hearts of her grandchildren, Becky, Stormi, Lisa, Katlin, Damon, Ellis and her great- grandchildren. A gathering of friends and family for a time of remembrance was held on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a Memorial Mass at 7 p.m. at Mothe Funeral Home. ========================= Mar 05, 2009 LEBLANC George P. LeBlanc passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in Des Allemands. Beloved husband of the late Vera LeBlanc by first marriage and the late Ida LeBlanc by second marriage. Father of Dennis LeBlanc and his wife Karen, Robert LeBlanc and his wife Susan and Patricia Schexnayder and her husband Malcolm. Son of the late George and Cora LeBlanc. Brother of the late Lillie Mae Folse. Grandfather of Chrissy LeBlanc, Eric LeBlanc, Haley Schexnayder and Chelsea Schexnayder. A native of Marrero and a resident of Des Allemands. Age 81 years. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the funeral. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ========================= Mar 05, 2009 MARTIN Edna A. Martin, 86, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. Visitation was from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 27 and from 8 a.m. at the Des Allemands Mennonite Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Malcolm Martin Jr. and wife, Barbara, and Phil Martin and wife, Lana; one daughter, Judy Beadle and husband, John; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Martin Sr.; her parents, Hamilton and Lucia Baudoin Arceneaux; one daughter, Juanita Bergeron; four brothers, Lawrence, Roy, Hamilton Jr. and Huger Arceneaux; and two sisters, Marguerite Bergeron and Celina Cortez. She was a member of Des Allemands Mennonite Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== Jan 28, 2009 ADAMS Lisa Cortez Adams passed away on Jan. 21, 2009 at 1:24 p.m. Native of Des Allemands and resdient of Raceland. Survived by her husband Tony Adams, her father Fredick "Crip" Cortez and his wife Berdine "Dee" Cortez. Also survived by her daughters Priscilla Rister (Andy) and Julia Adams, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother Julia Mae Cortez. Lisa was a member of the First Baptist Church of Des Allemands. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo and cards. Visitation was held on Sunday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Jan. 26 at the First Baptist Church of Des Allemands. Religious services were held on Monday, Jan. 26 at the Mennonite Cemetery. ========================= Jan 28, 2009 DUFRENE Katie Macalusa Dufrene, 66, a resident of Boutte, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be at noon Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by her four sons, Randy, Glenn, Darren and Todd Dufrene; two daughters, Wanda Rose and Debbie Breaux; one brother Michael Macalusa; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Lorena Macalusa; and one grandchild. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for burial expenses. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ========================= Jan 28, 2009 JOHNSON Stephen Jude Johnson (46) of Norco was unexpectedly welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 24, 2009. He was born Dec. 15, 1962 in Baton Rouge, and a resident of Norco for the past 25 years. Graduate of Destrehan High School and University of Phoenix. He also attended Archbishop Rummel High School, St. Louis University (Madrid, Spain) and Louisiana State University. Owner of Rehab Technologies and co-owner of LA Rehab Products. Survived by spouse Jeannie (Gigi) Weber Johnson and children Joshua D. and wife, Nicole T. Johnson; Jessica M. Johnson and Meghan R. Johnson. Also loving "Paw Paw Steve" of Grifyn Nicole Johnson. Also survived by Parents Dwight J. and Levisa Carmouche Johnson and siblings Maria and J.D. Allen, Cheri and Rod Sommer, David and Dara Johnson, Bridget and Charlie Fontenelle, and Mark Johnson. In-laws Deanna Weber, Stan and Cheryl Weber, Stephen and Becky Weber, Alison and Danny Steib, Jami and Scotty Long, Michelle and Kevin Curlee, Tim and Kim Rebowe. Loved by his numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, close friends and colleagues. Among numerous other attributes, he was a loyal and wonderful husband, the greatest father, best friend to his son, wonderful son, dedicated brother, amazing father-in-law, doting grandfather, caring in-law, dedicated and loving friend to many, trustworthy businessman, and most of all a devoted man of God. Stephen will be sadly missed by all. Visitation was held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at The Vineyard Church in Kenner. ========================= Jan 28, 2009 NAZIO Paula Ann Nazio, age 40, passed away on Jan. 17, 2009 at 9:06 a.m. Native and resident of Paradis. Visitation was held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Friday, Jan. 23 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Cemetery. Survived by fiance Wayne LeFleur; father Hypolite B. Nazio, Sr. and wife Judy; daughters Angela Tran and Cheyanne Dubea; brothers Hypolite B. Nazio, Jr., and fiancee Brandy; step-brothers Jason Ledet and wife Jenny, Jeremy Figaro and wife Shauna; sisters Frances Boudreaux and husband Billy, Anna Dunn, Laura Ferguson and husband Simon, Betty Nazio, Joann LeBoeuf and husband Troy. Preceded in death by mother Ida Mae Bergeron Nazio. Paula was a practicing Catholic at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Parades. Her hobbies were shopping, working and going to the camp and boat riding. Paula will remembered by many as a former server at Sal's Restaurant in Boutte and as a current server at Sailfish Restaurant in Luling. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ========================= Jan 28, 2009 SCHNEIDER Joseph H. Schneider passed away on Dec. 31, 2008 at his home following a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Quinn Schneider; children, Sandy Arnold and her husband Ken of Luling, Barbara Schneider of Tucson, Ariz, Joseph R. Schneider and his wife, Sharon, of Chester, NJ; sisters, Eleanor Moran, Florence Sharp and Marge Hallas all of Illinois; seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Conrad Schneider and Amelia Coffman Schneider and three brothers, Raymond, Harold and Conrad. He was 86 years of age, a native of Troy Grove, Illinois, a resident of Luling, and a retiree of Union Carbide. He was also a member of Bible Center Church in Luling. The funeral and burial was on Saturday, Jan. 3. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Bible Center Missions Program, 422 Barton Avenue, Luling, LA 70070. ===================================================================