ENGAGEMENTS: THE COURIER, TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST 2000 Contributed by Lou Landry ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. 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CHAISSON-PELLEGRIN Kirby and Roxanne Chaisson of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Melisa Chaisson to Lance Pellegrin, son of Lynn "Black" and Monica Pellegrin of Bourg. The couple will exchange vows at p.m. July 8, 2000, in a private cere- mony. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Russell and June Marcel, and Louis and Clodilia Chaisson. She is a 1995 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Dennis and Ginette Neal, and Levis and Billie Pellegrin. He is a 1996 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and attended Louisiana Technical College. RIZZO-MCWILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. John Rizzo of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Yancey Robin Rizzo to David Scott McWilliams, son of William Kennon McWilliams and Mary Pamela Voelkel of Covington. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Aug. 11, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. John Rizzo, the late Mr. Rizzo, Mrs. Erskin Mitchell and the late Mr. Mitchell. She is a 1993 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School, a 1997 graduate of Louisiana State University and a 1999 graduate of Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Allied Health Professions. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. William Kennon McWilliams Jr., the late Mr. McWilliams, and the late Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fielding Jr. He is a 1991 graduate of Mandeville High School, a 1996 graduate of Louisiana State University, and a 1999 graduate of Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Allied Health Professions. ELLENDER-MCALISTER Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ellender of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Becki Ann Ellender to Joel Patrick McAlister Jr., son of Mr.and Mrs. Joel McAlister Sr. of Holden. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. July 29, 2000, at First Baptist Church. The future bride is a 1994 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and currently attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is a 1992 graduate of Walker High School and a 1998 graduate of Louisiana State University. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JULY 9, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED RODRIGUE-JENKINS Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrigue of Larose announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Rodrigue to Charles Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins of Bay St. Louis, Miss. The couple will exchange vows at noon July 22, 2000, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Rodrigue and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Adams of Tbibodaux. She is a 1993 graduate of South Lafourche High School and a 1997graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levert Jenkins of Gulfport, Miss., Thomas F. McAuley of Bay St. Louis and the late Mrs..McAuley. He is a 1989 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a graduate of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. MACLEERY-HERNANDEZ Elsa Macleery of Houma announces the engagement of her daughter, Charlene Gabrielle Macleery to Tatum Bryan Hernandez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hernandez of Chauvin. Charlene is also the daughter of the late John Macleery. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. July 14, 2000, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Macleery and Albertina O'Connor. She is a 1998 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and currently attends Louisiana State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of June LeCompte and the late Jacob A LeCompte, and Mr. and Mrs. Anahel Hernandez. He is a 1998 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and currently attends Louisiana State University. DUNMIRE-SEWIRE Mary M. and Elijah Dunmire Jr. of Napoleonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Ceola Dunmire, to Donald W. Sewire, son of Bertha and Thomas Sewire of Napoleonville. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Aug. 12, 2000, at Moses Baptist Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late George and Rose Murphy Sr. She is a 1986 graduate of Assumption High School, Thibodaux Vo-Tech and University of Nebraska. The prospective groom is the grandson of Bertha Coulon, Elliot Wonda Sr., Ada Dickerson and the late Thomas Sewire. He is a graduate of Thibodaux High School. DUGAS-BOUDREAUX Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Dugas Sr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Dugas, to Floyd Peter Boudreaux Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd P. Boudreaux Sr. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Aug. 5, 2000, at the Thibodaux Civic Center. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Dugas Sr. of Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Verret of Bayou Vista. She is a 1995 graduate of Berwick High School and attended Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Willis Boudreaux of Houma and the late Mrs. Boudreaux. He is a 1987 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. TURNER-EXNICOUS Bebe and Gerry Turner of Kngwood, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy Lynne Turner to Brandon Philip Exnicious, son of Susie and Philip Exnicious of Kingwood. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Oct 14, 2000, at Kingwood United Methodist Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. W. P. McCain, Gaynelle Turner of Marble :Falls, Texas, and the late Gerald L. Turner. She is a 1996 graduate of Kingwood High school and a 2000 graduate of the University of Texas. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Breaux of Houma, Alice Exnicious of Houma and the late Donald P. Exnicious. He is a 1996 graduate of Kingwood High School and a 2000 graduate of the University of Texas. POIENCOT-DAIGLE Chris and Gwen Boudreaux Poiencot of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Shana Eve Poiencot to Jason Paul Daigle, son of Lloyd and Cynthia Fatchett Daigle of Bayou Blue. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. July 21, 2000, at St. Louis Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Aubrey and Sherry Fabre Boudreaux of Montegut, Virgus Poiencot Sr. and Martha Luke Poiencot of Houma. She is a 1994 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Edley and Ruby Savoie Daigle of Bayou Blue, and the late Charles and Elise Authement Fatchett. He is a 1995 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and attends Nicholls State University. MCDONALD-DUTHU Kenneth McDonald and Roxanne Foret of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica McDonald to Ted Duthu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Duthu Sr. of Dulac. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. July 21, 2000, at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JULY 16, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED PARFAIT-CHAUVIN John and Katie Parfait of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Allyson Parfait, to Ronnie Charles Chauvin, son of Marlyn and JoAnn Chauvin of Houma. The couple. will exchange vows in a private ceremony. The future bride is a 1998 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and att ends South Louisiana Technical College. The prospective groom is a 1996 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and attends south Louisiana Technical College. TRUXILLO-MAYEUX William "Bill" Truxillo and Ashlyn Charlet announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Maria Truxillo, to Brent Paul Mayeux, son of John and Judy Mayeux of Thibodaux. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. July 28, 2000, at Madewood Plantation. The future bride is a graduate of Assumption High School, a graduate of Spencer College and currently attends OLOL College. The prospective groom is a graduate of Thibodaux High School and a graduate of the Louisiana State PoliceAcademy. DUSENBERY-HOUSE Gladys and James C. Dusenbery Jr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Joni Ann Dusenbery, to Christopher Shawn House, son of Barry and Peggic House of Hamilton, Miss. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, 2000, at St. Bemadette Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Vivian and James C. Dusenbery Sr., and the late Roger and Vivian Faucheux. She is a 1995 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a 1999 graduat e of Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Miss. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Edward and Floye House, Jessie Brewer and the late Annie Mae Brewer. He is a 1993 graduate of Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Miss., and a 1998 graduate of Mississippi University for Women. BRUNET-BENOIT Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brunet of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Abbe Ann Brunet, to Bryan Jaynes Benoit, son of Kathy Picou Benoit of Houma and David Benoit of Katy, Texas. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. July 21, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Pearl Duplantis, the late Jeffrey Duplantis, Walterine Brunet and the late Elie Brunet. She is a 1997 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is thegrand son of Doris Picou, the late Leroy Picou, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Benoit. He is a 1995 graduate of Terrebonne High School. PELLEGRIN-MATHERNE Hubert "Beady" and Sheila Pellegrin of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Elizabeth Pellegrin, to Mitchel Paul Matherne, son of Stephen Matheme Sr. and Judith Savoie of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Aug. 5, 2000, at Vision Christian Center in Bourg. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philton Hebert, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Pellegrin Sr. She is a 1998 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and attends Nicholls State Universiv. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matherne, and John Aston and Johann Bollinger. He is a 1999 graduate of Terrebonne High School. ADAMS-ZERINGUE Mr. and Mrs. Neil P Adams announce the engagement of their daughter, Marcey Marie Adams, to Rhett Michael Zeringue, son of Mr. and Mrs. Craig A Zeringue. The couple will exchange vows Aug. 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux.. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Hubert and Dorothy Gautreaux, Geraldine Adams and the late Douglas Adams. She is a 1992 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 1997 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Lula Mae Zeringue, the late Thompson Zeringue, Arta LeBoeuf and the late Roy LeBoeuf. He is a 1992 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and attended Nicholls State University. LEBLANC-LECOMPTE I. J. LeBlanc of Diamond Head, Miss., announces the engagement of his daughter, Laure Elizabeth LeBlanc to Cade Lecompte, son of Glenn and Debbie LeCompte of Houma.The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, 2000, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. The prospective bride is a 1995 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 2000 graduate of Louisiana State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Philip LeCompte Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Harrell Cade. .He is a 1990 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JULY 23, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED LEBOUEF-BOUDREAUX Jeffery and Margaret LeBouef of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Chere Antoinette LeBouef to Ryan James Boudreaux, son of David and Usa Boudreaux of Chauvin. The couple will exchange vows on Aug. 12, 2000, in a private ceremony. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mildred Melancon of Gray, the late Jeffery P. LeBouef Sr., Rose Stringer Lapeyrouse of Chauvin and the late Reynold G. Lapeyrouse. The prospective groom is the grandson of Eugenie H. Boudreaux of Montegut the late Floyd Boudreaux Sr., Anna A. Babin of Chauvin and the late James A. Babin. STANALAND-THIBODEAUX Jane Terrebonne of Raceland and Carl Stanaland of Gheens announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Marie Stanaland to Chad Andrew Thibodeaux, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kirth M. Thibodeaux of Bayou Blue. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. July 2 at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Earl Foret, the late Mr. Foret, and the late Mr. and Mrs.Stanaland. She is a 1996 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and attended Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Godfrey LeBoeuf Sr., the late Mr. LeBoeuf, and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron P. Thibodeaux. He is a graduate of Central Lafouche High School. RINK-MURPHY Warren and Katheryn Rink of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Andrea Rink to Daniel James Murphy, son of the Rev. Clyde and Edith Murphy, missionaries in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. The couple will exchange vows at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 2000, at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. Th e future bride is a graduate of South Terrebonne High School and a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill. The prospective groom is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. DUFRENE-COCKERHAM Terry and Lana Dufrene of Gheens announce the engagement of their daughter, Shontelle Dufrene, to Daniel Cockerham, son of Bobby and Kathleen Cockerham of Houma. The wedding will take place in late July. The future bride is a 1994 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. The prospective groom is a 1993 graduate of H.L. Bourgeios High School. HENDERSON-CELESTIN Louis S. Henderson and Gill Ann Diggs of Gibson announce the engagement of their daughter, Aretha Henderson, to Alvin Celestin, son of Calvin Tolbert Sr. and Beverly Ann Celestin of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. Aug. 12, 2000, at Beulah Baptist Church. The future bride is a 1993 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School and a 1999 graduate of Grambling State University. The prospective groom is a 1993 graduate of Terrebonne High School and served in the U.S. Army. SHOWS-CAZAYOUX Letty Davis Paradis and Stephen James Shows announce the engagement of their daughter, Eliza beth Lee Shows, to Joseph Eugene Cazayoux, son of Robert Vincent Cazayoux, M.D., and Mrs. Cazayoux of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 2000, at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Shows, the late Mr. Shows, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Davis. She is a 1989 graduate of St. Martin's Episcopal School in Metairie, a 1993 graduate of Louisiana State University and a 1995 graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Cazayoux, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Lind. He is a 1988 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School, a 1992 graduate of Louisiana State University and a 1995 graduate of Trinity University. THIBODEAUX-ROTHLISBERGER Mr. and Mrs. W. L Thibodeaux of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Bobbie Jo Thibodeaux, to Vern Rothlisberger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Rothhsberger of Farmington, N.M. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. July 29, 2000, at the Houma Shrine Club. The future bride is a 1984 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. The prospective groom is a 1988 graduate of Farmin gton High School. BENOIT-DISALVO Monica Dusenbery and Ronnie Benoit of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lynn Benoit to David Wayne DiSalvo, son of Edna and Russell DiSaivo Sr. of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. July 29, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Wylma and Eugene Dusenbery, Emma Benoit and the.late Wilson Benoit. She is a 1996 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late John and Ethel B. Willig, and the late Salvatore and Marie DiSalvo. He is a 1990 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1996. He is also a 1993 graduate of Nichollls State University. WYATT-PARKER David and June Wyatt of Bosgier City announce the engagement of their daughter, Daina Louise Wyatt, to Brent Christopher Parker, son of Bell and Bernadette Parker of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Aug. 19, 2000, at First Baptist Church in Bossier City. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Wyatt of Jonesboro, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Page. She is a 1993 graduate of Bossier High school and a 1997 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Virginia Vaught, the late Mr. and Mrs. James C. Dusenbery Sr., and the late William Parker, all of Houma. He is a 1993 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1997 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. PICOU-NORDENSTAM Mr. and Mrs. Skip Picou of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Kathryn Picou to Erik Vilhelm Nordenstam, son of Tom Nordenstam and Mr.and Mrs. Robert Tippie of Sheridan, Wyo. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. July 28, 2000, at St Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mercedes Picou, the late Melvin Picou Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Chales Blevins and the late Jacquelyn Blevins. She is a graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Tippetts, Joanne Nordenstam and the late Bill Nordenstam. He is a 1992 graduate of Sheridan High School and a 1997 graduate of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JULY 30, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED NAUGHER-RUSS Mrs. Robert D. Naugher Jr. of Baton Rouge announces the engagement of her daughter, Kathryn Lee Naughter, to Julian Russ, son of Mrs. James W. Russ Sr. of Houma. Kathryn is also the daughter of the late Robert D. Naughter Jr. Julian is also the son of the late James W. Russ Sr. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Aug. 19, 2000, at Broadmoor Baptist Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Lorene T. Haskins of Shelbyville, Tenn., the late B.D. Thrasher of Murfresboro, Tenn., Inez N. Willis of Crossett, Ark., and the late Robert D. Naughter Sr. She is a 1990 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baton Rouge. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julian Rivera of Lajunta, Colo., Mrs. Frank Russ of Houma, and the late Mr. Russ. He is a 1987 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a 1993 graduate of Nicholls State University Graduate School of Business. WYATT-PARKER David and June Wyatt of Bossier City announce the engagement of their daughter, Daina Louise Wyatt, to Brent Christopher Parker, son of Bill and Bernadette Parker of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Aug. 19 , 2000, at First Baptist Church in Bossier City. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Wyatt of Jonesboro, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Page. She is a 1993 graduate of Bossier High School and a 1997 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. The prospective groom: is the grandson of Virginia Vaughn of Houma, the late Mr. and Mrs. James C. Dusenbery Sr., and the late William Parker. He is a 1993 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1997 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. DUET-RANDAZZO Parison S. and Debbie P. Duet announce the engagement of their daughter, Natashia Marie Duet, to Keith Joseph Randazzo, son of Keith M. Randazzo and Janell G.Williams. The couple will exchange vows in early August at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Plaisance, Ruby Duet and the late Parison Duet Sr. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Layman Gisclair, Mitch Randazzo and Emma Callais. LOPEZ-PARFAIT Marcos and Margarita Lopez of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Doris Ivette Lopez, to Hayes Colby Parfait, son of Darrel and Charlotte Parfait of Houma and the late Bertha DeHart. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Aug. 11, 2000, at Harvest Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Bartolo Guerra, the late Catalina Guerra, and Mario and Anna Adilia Lopez of El Salvador She is a 1999 graduate of Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Desire DeHart of Dularge, the late Nora Boudreaux DeHart, and Mr. and Mrs. Varnis Parfait of Houma. He is a 1995 graduate of Terrebonne High School. PITRE-LUCAS Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Pitre of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Faye Pitre to Timothy Shane Lucas, son of Lora Lucas Forshag of Houma and Steven Lucas of Modesto, Calif. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Aug. 5, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pitre, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Large. She is a 1995 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Baker, and Mr. and Mrs. John R Lucas. He is a 1995 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 200 0 graduate of Nicholls State University. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 6, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED REED-WILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reed of Gray announce the engagement of their daughter, Gina LeNaia Reed, to Derrell Williams Sr., son of Jessie Mae Williams of Thibodaux. The couple will exchange vows in August The future bride is the granddaughter of Elzina Forges Williams of Thibodaux, the late Caswell Williams, Ulysses Reed Sr. of Chackbay and the late Gertrude Allen Reed. She is a 1988 graduate of H.L.Bourgeois High School and a 2000 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late John Harrold and Hestelle Francis Harrold. He is a 1981 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School. GUILBEAU-GUIDRY Deanie Angela Guilbeau and Cohen Benjamin Guidry announce their engagement The couple will exchange vows Aug. 25, 2000, at Rip Van Winkle Gardens, Jefferson Island, New Iberia. The future bride is the daughter of Bill and Lucy Webre of Lafayette and the late Charles Kenneth Guilbeau. She is a 1985 graduate of Carencro High School. The prospec tive groom is the son of Doug Collins of Houma and the late Carol Collins Guidry. He is a 1987 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School and a veteranof the U.S. Army. SMITH-DESOTO Jammie and Janet Smith of Youngsville announce. the engagement of their daughter, Jacquelin Smith, to Thimothy DeSoto, son of Pat and Phyllis Lirette of Houma. The couple win exchange vows at 4 p.m. Sept 30, 2000, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. The future bride is the granddaughter of Luna Clements and the late Dallas Clements. She is a 1997 graduate of Lafayette Adult Education and a 1998 graduate of Cosmetology Training Center in Lafayette. The prospective groom is the grandson of Phillip DeSoto and the late Anna DeSoto. He is a 1998 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. DUGAS-BOUDREAUX Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Dugas Sr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Dugas, to Floyd P. Boudreaux Sr. The couple win exchange vows in August at the Thibodaux Civic Center. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Dugas Sr. of Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Verret of Bayou Vista. She is a 1995 graduate of Berwick High School and attended Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Willis Boudreaux, Mrs. Boudreaux of Houma, and the late Emile and Laurenteen Breaux. He is a 1997 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. WHITNEY-CHAISSON Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Whitney announce the engagement of their daughter, Kasie Marie Whitney, to Derek Matthew Chaisson, son of Mr.and Mrs, Matthew M. Chaisson. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Aug. 12, 2000, at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Knight Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. James Whitney Sr. She is the great-granddaughter of Rita Knight. She is a 1998 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective. groom is the grandson Of Margaret Chaisson, the late Sterling V. Chaisson, Una Johnson and the late Robert A. Whitney. He is a 1995 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 13, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED THAYER-LEDET Charlotte and Sonny R ateliff of Houma, and Karl and Sherrie Thayer of Grand Isle, announce the engagement of their daughter, Karla Thayer, to Shawn Ledet son of Gail Ledet of Houma and the late Shannon D. Ledet The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Sept 16, 2000, at First United Methodist Church in Houma. The future bride is a 1997 graduate of Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is a 1989graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School. GUIDRY-LEBLANC Peggy Marie of Houma and Lee Guidry Sr. of Chauvin announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Maxie Guidry, to Evans J. LeBlanc Jr.,son of Hope Barbo and Evans LeBlanc Sr. of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Sept. 2, 2000, at the American Legion Hall in Chauvin. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Julius Martin. She is a1996 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and a 1997 graduate of Louisiana Technical College in Thibodaux. The prospective groom is the grandson of Walterine Foret and Audrey LeBlanc. He is a 1994 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and attends Nicholls State University. LEBLANC-LAPEYROUSE Clarice S. LeBlanc of Bourg announces the engagement of her daughter, Stacey Ann LeBlanc, to Kerry James Lapeyrouse, son of Lee and Rita Lapeyrouse of Chauvin. Stacey is also the daughter of the late Bobby LeBlanc. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Aug. 25, 2000, at St. Ann Catholic Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late F. W. and Odette Schouest, and the late Benjamin and Josephine LeBlanc. She is a 1984 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Zenoh and Emsey Bourg, and the late Narcisse and Fannie Lapeyrouse. He is a 1980 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. VERDIN-HEBERT Wesley and Elaine Verdin of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Lynn Verdin, to Jeremy Paul Hebert, son of Roger and Ruthie Hebert of Bourg. The couple will exchange vows at 3 p.m. Sept. 9, 2000, at Friendswood Church of God. The future bride is a 1996 graduate of Friendswood Christian Academy. The prospective groom is a 1993 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. LEDET-HEBERT Leroy and Thelma Ledet announce the engagement of their daughter, Trudy Marie Ledet, to Michael Allen Hebert, son of Barbara and Allen Hebert Jr. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Sept. 15, 2000, at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Wilma and Joseph Marcel Sr., Olinda Ledet and the late Israel Ledet. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Olivia and Allen Hebert Sr., Beatrice Ledet and the late Wilson Ledet Sr. He is a 1994 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University. BONVILLIAN-KELLY Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. BonvillainJr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Chalayne Marie Bonvillain to Shawn Michael Kelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ellie Kelly of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Aug. 26, 2000, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Bonvillain Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Earl P. Savoie. She is a 1999 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Deaury Lirette, and Mr. and Mrs. Thaddius Kelly. He attended Ellender Memorial High School. STEWART-GAGNEAUX Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Stewart of Clinton announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Elizabe th Stewart, to Joshua James Gagneaux, The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Aug. 26, 2000, at the Red Barn at Northpointe in Jackson. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Southall Jr. of Delhi and the late Mr. and Mrs. Gather W. Stewart. Sh attended Clinton High School and currently attends the Academy of Hair Design. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Bernard Jr. of Thibodaux and the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gagneaux. He is a graduate of Clinton High School. He is employed by Kelty Tile and Marble. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 20, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED BERGERON-CUROLE Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bergeron Sr. of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Marie Bergeron to Jesse J. Curole Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Curole Sr. of Lockport. The couple will exchange vows in early October at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Justillian J. Bergeron Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Junius P. Lirette. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Curole Sr. of Lockport, Jane Adams of Lockport and the late Ra ymond Adams Sr. COLEMAN-WATKINS Helen Coleman of Houma announces the engagement of her daughter, Cindy Ann Coleman to Donald Watkins, son of Louis Watkins of Thibodaux and the late Rose Watkins. Cindy is also the daughter of the late Robert Coleman. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Aug. 27, 2000, at Howard Baptist Church. The future bride is a 1993 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom attended Thibodaux High School. MATTHEWS-SCALES Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Collins Sr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Andrea Matthews to Eddie Scales, son of Theda C. Scales and Sherman Green of Talladega, Ala. Kimberly is also the daughter of the late Bernell Matthews. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Sept. 2, 2000, at the Bayou Cane Hall. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Davis, the late Mack Oliver Matthews, Marion Brown Matthews of Gibson and Rosadell Matthews of Gibson. She is a 1987 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Henry and Mary Green, Lucille Scales, Cleveland Truss and Arthur Cockrin. He is a 1989 graduate of Talladega High School and a U.S. Army veteran. VERDIN-PROVOST Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Verdin of Dulac announce the engagement of their daughter, Darlene M. Verdin to James M. Provost, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michal J. Provost of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Sept. 8, 2000, at the Dularge Fire Station. BOURGEOIS-AUCOIN Gerald and Lena Bourgeois announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Marie Bourgeois to Jonathan Paul Aucoin, son of Kerry and Diane Aucoin. Thee couple will exchange vows Sept. 1, 2000, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. The future bride is a 1998 graduate of Thibodaux High School and attended Louisiana Technical College. The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of H L Bourgeois High School and attended Louisiana Technical College. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, AUGUST 27, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED CORBITT-GEE Keith and Miriam Warner of Houma and Harvey Corbitt of Alvin, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miranda Corbitt to Michael 'Craig' Gee, son of Mike and Priscilla Gee of Brusly and the late Barbara Harrison. Miranda is a lso the daughter of the late Paula Corbitt. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m., Sept. 2, 2000, at First Assembly of God Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Jesse Jewell of Maude, Texas., Christine Jewell of Houma, the late Wm. T. Linson, late Jack D. and Ethel Corbritt, and Don and Erma Warner of Houma. She is a 1992 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Louis Sanchez of Addis, Nita Foster of Plaquemine, and the late Arvel and Dorothy Gee. He is a 1987 graduate of Brusly High School and a 1991 graduate of Louisiana State University. GAUTREUX-GRANGER Lawrence and Lamar Gautreaux of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Marie Gautreaux to Timothy James Granger, son of Larry and Gayle Granger of Goose Creek, S.C. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Sept. 8, 2000, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gautreaux Sr., Norma Falgout and the late Unus Falgout Sr. She is a graduate of Terrebonne High School and currently attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. U.T. 'Pete' Granger, Walterine Fonseca and the late Mack Fonseca. He is a graduate of Goose Creek High School. LEBOEUF-BERGERON Mr. and Mrs. Charles LeBoeuf of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Yvonne LeBoeuf to Dennis Edward Bergeron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fddie Bergeron of Houma. Andrea is also the daughter of the late Yvonne Gleason. The couple will exchange vows at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2, 2000, on the Natchez River Boat in New Orleans. The future bride is a 1986 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School. The prospective groom is a 1990 graduate of Terrebonne High Sc hool. COLEMAN-WATKINS Helen Coleman of Houma announces the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Ann Coleman to Donald Watkins, son of Louis Watkins of Thibodaux and the late Rose Watkins. Cindy is also the daughter of the late Robert Coleman. The couple will exchange vows in August at Howard Baptist Church. The future bride is a 1993 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom attended Thibodaux High School. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, SEPTEMBER 3, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED VICKNAIR-CURRI E Kathryn and Ernest Vicknair Jr. of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristie Marie Vicknair, to James Lawrence Currie, son of Iraq and Charlotte Currie of Sulphur. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000, at Immaculate Conception Parish Jesuit Church in New Orleans. The future bride is the granddaughter of Emilienne Vicknair, the late Ernest Vicknair Sr., Marsan Picou and the late Emily Picou. She is a 1986 graduate of E. D. White High School and a 1991 graduate of Newcomb College and Tulane University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Leon "Sarky"Currie, Bernice Currie, the late Charles Case and Ruth Starr. He is a 1982 graduate of Sulphur High School and a 1988 graduate of McNeese State University in LakeCharles. ALLEMAND-CARTER Drew and Connie Cannatella of Larose and Kim Allemand of Galliano announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicol Marie Allemand to Benjamin Robert Carter, son of Lola Carter of Bellemer, Ala. and the late Leroy Carter. The couple will exchange vows at 3 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000, at Southern Oak Plantation in New Orleans. The future bride is the granddaughter of Lawrence and Wilavia Chiasson of Galliano, Catherine Allemand of Cut Off and the late Herbert Allemand. She is a 1998 graduate of South Lafourche High School and a graduate of Omego School of Cosmetology. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Robert and Lola McDowell, and Alton and Effie MaeCarter of Birmingham, Ala. He is a 1983 graduate of Jess Lanier High School in Birmingham and a graduate of Academy of Health Sciences in San Antonio, Texas. CLAUSE-VOISIN Lester and Fannie Clause of Houma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebekah Lynn Clause to Brian Anthony Voisin, son of Russell and Bonnie Voisin of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Sept. 22, 2000, at First United Methodist Church. The future bride is a 1988 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1999 graduate of Professional Institute of Court Reporting. The prospective groom is a 1982 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. BABIN-HENRY Leeroy and Anita Babin of Chauvin announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Babin, to Corey Henry, son of Bob and Phylis Henry of Chauvin. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Sept. 15, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The future bride is a 1999 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. PLAISANCE-CANTRELLE Mildred Verdin of Gray announces the engagement of her daughter, Tessie M. Plaisance, to Earl J.Cantrelle, son of Margaret and Anthony Cantrelle Sr. of Larose. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Sept. 23, 2000 at Christian Fellowship Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Paul and Marie Verdin, and Edison and Irma Plaisance. She is a 1996 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2000 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Jules and Claudine Cantrelle, Eoleena Dupre and Eugene Billiot. He attended South Lafourche High School. PARHAM-KRAEMER Joyce and Tim Parham of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie T. Parham, to Alexander J. Kraemer, son of Willard and Connie Kraemer of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Sept. 9, 2000. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED KRAMER-DESLATTE Dwight and Ethel Kramer of Bourg announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann Kramer to Keith James Deslatte, son of Keith and Cindy Deslatte of Gibson. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Sept. 16, 2000, at St. Louis Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Kramer Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duet Sr. She is a 1998 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a 2000 graduate of Louisiana Technical College. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Deslatte, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guillot Jr. He is a 1997 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and attended Nicholls State University. BERGERON-WILLIAMS Darlene and Jimmie Bergeron Jr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelhe Lynn Bergeron to Derrick Paul Williams, son of Edwin and Gwendolyn Williams Sr. of Schriever. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Sept. 15, 2000, at St. Bridget Catholic Church. The future bride is a 1998 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School. The prospective groom is a 1997 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School. ROBICHAUX-LECOMPTE Aline Trahan Robichaux and Wade Paul LeCompte announce their engagement. Aline is the daughter of the late Howard and Helen Bergeron Trahan. Wade is the son of Vially Domangue LeCompte of Chauvin and the late Elward LeCompte. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Sept. 29, 2000, at Church of Christ. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Ernest a nd Aline Bonvillian Bergeron, and the late Wallace and Marie Hebert Trahan. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Gilbert and Rita Pellegrin LeCompte, and the late Abby and Elenor Laperouse Domangue. He is a graduate of South Terrebonne High School. CHAUVIN-PREGEANT Charles L. Chauvin of Houma announces the engagement of his daughter, Erika Elizabeth Chauvin to Scott Michael Pregeant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom D. Pregeant of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Oct. 6, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chauvin, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Lapeyrouse. She is a 1997 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Georgette Gonzales, the late Warren Gonzales Sr., Julia Pregeant and the late Thomas R. Pregeant Jr. He is a 1995 graduate of Terrebonne High School. DUFRENE-STREVA Nicole Dufrene and Jeffrey Streva announce their engagement. The couple will exchange vows at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000, at Tezcuco Plantation. The future bride is a 1993 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and attended Nicholls Sta te University. The prospective groom is a 1986 graduate of Morgan City High School and a 1991 graduate of USL. PLAISANCE-CANTRELLE Mildred Verdin of Gray announces the engagement of her daughter, Tessie M. Plaisance, to Earl J. Cantrelle, son of Margaret and Anthony Cantrelle Sr. of Larose. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Sept. 23, 2000, at Christian Fellowship Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Paul and Marie Verdin, and Edison and Irma Plaisance. She is a 1996 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2000 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Jules and Claudine Cantrelle, Eolcena Dupre and Eugene Billiot. He graduated South Lafourche High School. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOLSE-DORSEY Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Folse Sr. of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda Mae Folse, to Samuel Carl Dorsey, son of Willie Dorsey III and the late Velma Dorsey. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. Oct. 28, 2000, at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. The future b ride is a 1982 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and is employed at St. Anne General Hospital. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Willie Dorsey Jr., the late Evelyn Carter Dorsey and the late Walter and Hazel Rogers. He is a 1989 graduate of Guthrie Job Corps and is employed by Avondale Shipyard. LINDSEY-GUIDRY Sylvia A. Lindsey of Thibodaux announces the engagement of her daughter, Kasi D. Lindsey, to Jason J. Guidry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Guidry of Raceland. The couple will exchange vows on Sept. 29, 2000, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Martha P. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Benoit of Thibodaux. She is a 1993 graduate of Thibodaux High School and a 2000 graduate of Eastern College. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Ellis and Alouise Guidry, and Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Breaux of Raceland. He is a 1995 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 1998 graduate of ITI Technical College. BREAUX-ROBICHAUX Lois C. Breaux of Bourg announces the engagement of her daughter, Donna Lynn Breaux, to Randy James Robichaux , son of Carrol and Judy Robichaux . Donna is also the daughter of the late Anthony A. Breaux. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000, at Annunziata Catholic Church. LONG-EVANS Ken and Liz Long of Atlanta, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Melody Ann Long, to H. E. Evans, son of Hulett and Carroll Evans of Willis, Texas. The couple will exchange vows at 3 p.m. July 14,.2001, at Eminence Christian Church in Atlanta, Ill. The future bride is a 1994 graduate of Olympia High School in Stanford, Ill., and currently attends Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. The prospective groom is the grandson of Davis and Rita DuBois, and Cecile Evans of Houma. He is a 1987 graduate of Kingwood High School in Kingwood, Texas. HEBERT-ROUTIER Ralph Joseph Becnel of Vacherie and Terry Becnel of Chackbay announce the engagement of their daughter, Rhonda Becnel Hebert, to Louis Eugene Rougier III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Eugene Routier Jr. of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000, at Bayou Vue Cafe. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Becnel Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Elphege Tabor. She is a 1986 graduate of E.D. White High School in Thibodaux and a 1991 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Corinne Routier, the late Louis Routier Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Addie Lee Domangue Sr. He is a 1986 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1993 graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He is employed by Southern Technology and Services Inc. LEBOEUF-GENTRY Terry and Karen LeBoeuf of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Kasey LeBoeuf, to Robert Gentry Jr., son of Robert Gentry Sr. of Algiers and Sandra Gentry of Chauvin. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Sept. 30, 2000, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. The future bride is a 2000 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. THIBODAUX-PLAISANCE David Sr. and Mary 'Ibibodaux of Larose announce the engagement of their daughter, Joy Thibodaux, to Cary Plaisance, son of Mildred Verdin of Gray. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m, Oct. 27, 2000, at the Veterans of Foreign War s Hall in Larose. DUFRENE-GAUTREAUX Reggie and Jude Landry of Gray, and Craig and Gail Dufrene of Raceland, announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Dufrene, to Bryan Christopher Gautreaux, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gautreaux of Houma The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Oct. 14, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Mr. and Jerry Dufrene of Raceland and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thibodaux of Gray. She is a 1997 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gautreaux of Raceland, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Champagne of Dularge. He is a 1996 graduate of Terrebonne High School. MENGE-GAUTREAUX Pierre and Ura Lee Menge of Pointe-aux-Chenes announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann Menge, to Michael Anthony Gautreaux, son of Adam and Mary Gautreaux of Montegut. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Oct. 28, 2000, in Montegut the future bride is employed by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff s Office. The prospective groom is employed by the Houma Fire Department. CHAMPAGNE-MAVIS James and Jennifer Champagne of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Jami Patricia Champagne, to Roger Gene Mavis II, son of Roger Mavis Sr. of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Mangie Gregory of Acworth, Ga. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at Bayou Cane Hall. The future bride is the granddaughter of Charles and Delia Gaudet of Houma, Una Mae Champagne of Houma and the late Ira Paul Champagne. She is a 1994 graduate of Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is a 1987 graduate of Nantucket High School.