ENGAGEMENTS: THE COURIER, TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, and DECEMBER 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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MCGUIN-GAUCHE Gilbert J. McGuin announces the engagement of his daughter, Schwanda Lynette McGuin, to Kami Gyasi Gauche, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Jones and E. Gerald Gauche. Schwanda is also the daughter of the late Betty Picou McGuin. The couple will exchange vows at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 2000, at Town Hall. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Delores McGuin. She is a 1991 gr aduate of Ellender Memorial High School and a 1998 graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana. The prospective groom is the grandson of Anne Mae Lawson and Wanda Jones of Lake Charles. He is a 1994 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and attended Southern University in Baton Rouge. BURNETT-NAQUIN Nora Abet of Thibodaux announces the engagement of her daughter, Dana D. Burnett, to Brian Keith Naquin, son of Earl and Eve Naquin of Dulac. Dana is also the daughter of the late Noel Abel and James Burnett The couple will exchange vows on Nov. 11, 2000. The future bride is the granddaughter of Elfie Savoie of Thibodaux, the late Raymond P. Savoie, J. 0. and Madge Dunaway, and the late James Heart Burnett. She is a 1993 graduate of Thibodaux High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Henry and Julian Partait, and Joseph and Oglia Naquin. ANDEASEN-STRAWSER Ole and Carla Andreasen of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Leigh Andreasen, to Mark Anthony Strawser, son of Lesley and Sue Strawser of Darlington, Ind. The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 2000, at the home of the bride's parents. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Eugene and Estelle Trahan. She is a 1988 graduate of South Terrebonne High School . GUILLOT-BOUDREAUX Mr. and Mrs. Paul Guillot Jr. of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristy Marie Guillot, to Lance Michael Boudreaux, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Boudreaux of Thibodaux. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Oct. 13, 2000, at St. John Catholic Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Anne Guillot, the late Paul Guillot Sr., Louis Richard and the late Ruby Richard. She is a 1995 graduate of Thibodaux High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fremin, Florence Boudreaux and the late Junius Boudreaux Sr. He is a 1995 graduate of Thibodaux High School. LEWING-ROUSSE David and Sue Griffin of Golden Meadow announce the engagement of their daughter, Shauna Lewing, to Mark Rousse, son of Myron and Trudy Rousse of Galliano. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Oct. 27, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. MILLER-VERRETT Ronald and Vera Miller of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Lee Miller, to Ronnie Lacoma Verrett, son of Brenda Martin of Dularge and the late Rodney Verrett. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Oct. 28, 2000, at Town Hall. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Edgar and Pearl Miller, Catherine Loxendine of Spring Lake, N.C., and the late Martin e Loxendine Sr. She is a 1998 graduate of Terrebonne High School and currently attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the:grandson of the late Norris and Doris Verrett and the late Julius and Earnestine Verrett. He attended Terrebonne High School. BRUNET-BAUDOIN Mrs. Gerald Joseph Brunet of Houma announces the engagement of her daughter, Michelle Renee Brunet to Jimmie Jude Baudoin, son of Elvin Baudoin of Houma and the late Barbara Ann Baudoin. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Nov. 18, 2000, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brunet, Winona Olivier and the late Abbie C. Olivier. She is a teacher at Montegut Elementary School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Detellier, Mary Duet and the late Preston Duet. He is employed by Morrison-Terrebonne Lumber Center. DUPLANTIS-DOYLE Jackia Ann Duplantis and Phillip Daniel Doyle announce their engagement. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Oct. 14, 2000, at the Ellendale Country Club. The future bride is a 1986 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and is employed by Radiofone. The prospective groom is a 1986 graduate of Limestone High School in Limestone, Maine, a 1990 graduate of Washington County Technical C ollege and a 1992 graduate of The Ocean Corp. He is employed by Aquatica Divers of Lafayette. DOMINIQUE-SIGUR Raoul and Angie Dominique of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Dominique, to Chris Sigur, son of Jerome and Donna Sigur of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Oct. 7, 2000, at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Peter and Laura Dominique, and Hugh Paul and JoAnn Fanguy. She is a 1993 graduate of H L Bourgeois High School and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Anthony and Dorothy Sigur, and Dale and Anna Wiggins. He is a 1991 graduate of Elllender Memorial High School. TRAHAN-THERIOT Albert and Clara Trahan of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Christie Lynn Trahan to Brent Michael Theriot, son of Elton and Diana Theriot of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at10 a.m. Oct. 21, 2000, at the Chapel in the Glen in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The future bride is a 1992 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is a 1991 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School. VILLEMARETTE-MOTICHEK Jerry Gabriel Villemarette and Carmen Lee Foster Villemarette of Marksville announce the engageme nt of their daughter, Jan Marie Villemarette, D.D.S., to Jeffrey Scott Motichek, son of Billy Joseph Hebert and Barbara Elizabeth Landry Hebert of Houma. The couple will exchange vows in early October at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in New Orleans. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Curley Villernarette, and the late Carl Foster Sr. and Bessie Rabalais Foster. She is a graduate of Marksville High School, a graduate of Louisiana State University and currently is in residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Benjamin Landry Sr. and Marion Bordelon Landry, and the late John Moticheck and Ella Mae Dawsey Motichek. He is a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High'School and Louisiana College. He is employed as a key account manager with Ventana Medical Systems. DANOS-LOUQUE Gilbert and Pamela "Pam'" Danos of Mathews announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeline Elizabeth Danos to Richard James Louque Jr., son of Richard Sr. and Carol Louque of Chackbay. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Oct. 6, 2000, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church of Mathews. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Sidney Sr. and Eve Caillouet and the late Patrick Sr. and Mae Danos of Larose. She is a 1992 graduate o f Central Lafourche High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Kearney Sr. and Jeanne Louque and the late Cleore and Cecile Chiasson. He is a 1990 graduate of Thibodaux High School. BARRIOS-WORLEY Mr. and Mrs. Jade Barrios of Larose announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Anne Barrios, to Clinton Paul Worley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Worley of Cut Off. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Oct. 13, at our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Melancon, Audrey Felarise and Jake Barrios. She is a 1996 graduate of South Lafourche High School and is employed by Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Loyman Allemand and Mr. and Mrs. James Worley. He is a 1996 graduate of South Lafourche High School and is employed by Danos and Curole Marine Fabricators of Larose. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, OCTOBER 8, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED LEE-WEBB Bart and Lynn Lee of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, ReBecca Lynn Lee to Roger Lee Webb, son of Linda Law of Gray and Wilson Gaidry of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Oct. 14, 2000, at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Hazel Lee. She is a 1997 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School. The prospective groom is employed by Webb Construction. BENNETT-ALLEN Daniel L. Bennett of Miami, Fla., announces the engagement of his daughter, June A. Bennett to Donald J. Allen Jr., son of Hadenia "DeeDee"Allen of Houma and the late Donald J. Allen Sr. June is also the daughter of the late Barbara A. Bennett. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m..Oct. 21, 2000, at the C.W.A. Hall in Houma. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Junius and Louise Authement, and the late Daniel and Eva Bennett. She is a 1989 graduate of Miami Southridge Senior High School attended Miami Dade Community College and is employed by Touch of Hollywood Hair and Nail Studio. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late A.V. and Minnie Allen, and the late James Hilery and Hadenia Whatley. He is a 1983 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University. He is employed by Halliburton Entergy Services. MIX-ROBINSON Church and Karen Stikl of Tulsa, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Corrina A. Mix to Michael Shawn Robinson, son of Mike and Mary Robinson of Houston, Texas, and, Jo Scrape of Jackson, Miss. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Nov. 4, 2O00, at the Chapel in the Woods in Tulsa. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Betty MacLachian of Grafton, Wisc., the late Donald MacLachian, Micky Stikl of Brookfield, Wisc., and the late Charles "Chuck" Stikl. She is a graduate of Arrowhead High School in Heartland, Wisc., and is employed by the Bank of Oklahoma. The prospective groom is the grandson of Chester and Frances Robinson of Huntsville, Ala., the late Horace and Anne Scrape, and Al and Betty Poiencot of Houma. He is a 1992 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army and is employed by WorldCom. DUPRE-COLWART Wayne A. and Mae Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes announce the engagement of their daughter, Danica Lynn Dupre to Jamie John Colwart, son of Ronald and Ethel Colwart of Chauvin. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Oct. 14, 2000, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Eunice Dupre, the late Whitney Dupre, and the late Wesley and Bridget Rodrigue. She is a 1994 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and a 1997and 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. The prospective groom is the grandson of Maebell Colwart, the late Cleveland Colwart, Doris Bergeron and the late Gustave Bergeron. He is a 1993 graduate of South T errebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University. He is employed by Gallo Wine Co. of Louisiana. DOMANGUE-VOISIN Christie Sanders and and Robert Domangue Jr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Domangue to Shain Voisin, son of Rachel V. Heinhuis of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Oct. 14, 2000, at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Mel Sanders, the late Carroll Sanders, Robert Domangue Sr, and the late Cecelia Domangue. She is a 1999 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grand-son of Pansy and Elward Voisin, Hayes Porche and the late Frances Porche. He is a 1996 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and is employed by Cenac Environmental Services. DUET-PLAISANCE David and Elaine Duet of Larose announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Leah Duet to Timniie Joseph, "Timbo" Plaisance, son of Ivy "Boogielee" and Ruth Plaisance of Larose. The couple will exchange vows in early fall at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Arnie Belle Duet of Cut Off and the late Louis Duet, Emily Pitre of Cut Off and the late Alfred "Freddie" Pitre. She is a 1991 graduate of South Lafou rche High School and is employed by Stanley L. Perry, attorney at law. The prospective groom is employed by Seco Industries. KRAMPL-BLACKARD Jerry and Shirley Krampl of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Arnada Dawn Krampl to Andrew Clinton Blackard, son of Hoyt and Mary Lane Blackard of Thibodaux. The couple will exchange vows at11 a.m. Oct 14, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is a 1998 graduate of Thibodaux High School and works as a medical transcriptionist. The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Thibodaux High School and is a graduate of Halcourt Institution of Auto Mechanics. DUFRENE-CHANCE Ronald J. Dufrene Sr. and Gloria Bruce Dufrene of Larose announce the engagement of their daughter, Rhonda Marie Dufrene, to Glenn E. Chance Jr., son of Glenn E. Chance Sr. and Peggy Chighizola Chance of Grand Isle. The couple will exchange vows Oct. 13 at St. Thomas Aquinas in Thibodaux. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Horace and Dorothy Dufrene, and Michael and Girdy Bruce of Cut Off. She is a 1993 graduate of South Lafourche High School and attended Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Rommie Chance, June Chance of Prentiss, Miss., the late Kelly "Chick-a-dee" Chighizola and Alva Chighizola of Grand Isle. He is a 1986 graduate of Grand Isle High School and attended Nicholls State University. He is employed by Chase Manhattan Bank. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, OCTOBER 15, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED FORD-SCHILLING Adriana Ford of Houma announces the engageme nt of her daughter, Effie Faye Ford, to James Schilling, son of Jim and Henrietta Schilling of Lafayette. Effie is also the daughter of the late Bill Ford. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, 2000, at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. The future bride is a 1991 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is a 1993 graduate of Ovey Comeaux High School and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State University. POTTER-TANNER Edward C. and Lorna Mills Potter of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Carla Alexandria Potter, to Claiborne Prescott Tanner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glennon Tanner of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7:30 p.m. Oct 27, 2000, at St Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Potter. She is a 1992 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 2000 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Social Work. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Thadeus Vice. He is a 1992 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 2000 graduate of Louisiana State University Law School SAMANIE-LEGENDRE Bobby and Mona Samanie, and Craig and Sharon Portier, all of Houma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Raquel Samanie, to Derek Legendre, son of Dale and Sandy Legendre of Schriever. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, 2000, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The future bride is a 1998 graduate of H.L Bourgeois High School and currently attends the University of Louisiana. The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and currently attends the University of Louisiana. KOHOUT-OUBRE Donald and Christine Kohout of Omaha, Neb., announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth R. Kohout, to Howard "Buck" Oubre Jr.,son of Therese and Howard 'Buck' Oubre Sr. of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Dec. 30, 2000, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roeland Park, Kan. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kohout, and Joseph and Margaret Kautzky. She is a 1998 graduate of Creighton University in Omaha. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ivy J. Smith. He is a 1985 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. SHUGART-RUSSELL Mr. and Mrs. James Shugart of Lafayette announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Shugart, to Joshua Russell, son of Debra Gallagher and Eugene Russell. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Oct. 21, 2000, at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi, Miss. The future bride is a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School, attended Nicholls State University and is a graduate of U.S.M. in Gulfport, Miss. The prospective groom is a graduate of Pass Christian High School and is employed by Beau Rivage Resort and Cirque Du Soleil (Allegria). CARRIER-LAPEYRE Ronald T. Carrier of Napoleonville and Judy David Carrier of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Colette Angelle Carrier, to Christian Dupont Lapeyre, son of Harold F. and Marie Pontiff Lapeyre of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, 2000, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Lena Percel David of Thibodaux, the late Bradley David, and the late Wallace and Lollie Barbier Cartier. She is a 1991 graduate of E. D. White Catholic High School and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed as a registered nurse at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Edward and Laura Martin Pontiff, the late Lance Brien, and the late Emile and Louise Dupont Lapeyre. He is a 1989 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1994 graduate of Nicholls State University. He is the self-employed owner of Christian D. Lapeyre Insurance Services Inc. and also works with Alford Staples and Associates. FAUCHEUX-RICHARD Charles Faucheux, M.D., and Mrs. Faucheux of Mathews announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Dill Faucheux, to Jarod Paul Richard, son of Vanessa Richard of Thibodaux and Al Richard of Houma. The couple will exchange vows in November at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Rhea Dill, the late Robert "Bobby" Dill, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignare Faucheux. She is a 1994 graduate of Central Lafourche High School, a 1997 graduate of Nicholls State University and currently attends Tulane University Law School in New Orleans. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Blanchard, Doris Richard and the late Paul Richard. He is a 1994 graduate of Thibodaux High School and a 1998 graduate of Louisiana State University. He is employed by Kelton and Co. Certified Public Accountants. AUTHEMENT-QUICK Alton and Judy Authement of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Ellen Authement to Jarrod John Quick, son of Kathy and Herbert Quick Jr. of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Nov. 11, 2000, at Liberty Family Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Ollie Ogers, the late E J. Rogers, and the late Willie and Lucy Authement. She is a 1991 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 1999 graduate of Delgado Community College. The prospective groom is the grandson of Geraldine "Gerry,"Amadee, the late Richard Amedee,and Pearl and Herbert Quick Sr. He is a 1994 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 2000 graduate of South Louisiana Regional Technical Institute. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, OCTOBER 22, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED LUKE-SCOTT Richard and Donna Clement of Prairieville, and Tommy and Kathy Luke of Houma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Dahn Luke, to Thad Joseph Scott son of Thaddeus and Penella Scott of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Oct. 27, 2000, at St. Gregory Catholic Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Carlton and Rita Mae Falgout, Rosalie Luke and the late Tom Luke Sr. She is a 1995 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School and a 1999 graduate of Louisiana State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of J. C. and Mildred LeBoeuf, and the late Ezelle and Thaddeus Scott Sr. He is a 1993 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School and a 1999 graduate of Louisiana State University. GUIDRY-CHERAMIE Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Guidry of Larose announce the engagement of their daughter, Daphine Renee Guidry, to Rowdy James Cheramie, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cheramie of Cut Off. The couple will exchange vows in late fall at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Danos of Larose, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Guidry of Galliano. She is a 1992 graduate of South Lafourche High School and a graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie of Cut Off, and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Smith of Golden Meadow. He is a 1987 graduate of South Lafourche High School and is employed by Danos and Curole. OCKMOND-DEMPSTER Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ockinond of Chackbay announce the engagement of their daughter, Christie Anne Ockmond, to Shannon James Dempster, son of Mr. and Mrs.Steven Dempster of Kraemer. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, 2000, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rodrigue Jr. of Vacherie, Noelie Ockmand of Vacherie and the late Louis Ockinond. The prospective groom is the grandson of Almarine Falgoust of Kraemer, the late Ellis Falgoust, and Mr. and Mrs. Callem Dempster Sr. of Kraemer. THERIOT-BERGERON Lola May of Gibson announces the engagement of her daughter, Christy Lynn Theriot, to Percy Joseph Bergeron IV, son of Jeff and Elaine Provost of Florida, and Percy and Denise Bergeron o f Humble, Texas. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Nov. 4, 2000 at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Adam "J.D." and Inez Ordone. She is a 1994 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1997 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by University Behavioral Health Associates. The prospective groom is the grandson of Joe and Marion Ney. He is a 1992 graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State University. He is employed by American Golf Corp. ZERINGUE-CHERAMIE Mr. and Mrs. Milfred Zeringue Jr. of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann Zeringue, to Jonathan Paul Cherarnie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cheramie and the late Dorothy Poche Cheramie. The couple will exchange vows at 11 a.m. Nov. 18, 2000, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. The future bride is the grand -daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scurto and the late Mr. and Mrs. Milfred Zeringue Sr. She is a 1995 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Poche Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cheramie Sr. He is a 1990 graduate of South Lafourche High School and a 1998 graduate of Nicholls State University. He is employed by Connectivity Source. BOURGEOIS-LATKA Ronald and Jean Bourgeois of Thibodaux announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Elizabeth Bourgeois, to Chad James Latka, son of Russell and Sandra Latka of Great Falls, Mont. The couple will exchange vows at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Margarite Traigle, the late Gilmore Traigle, and the late Affred and Doris Bourgeois. She is a 1991 graduate of E. D. White High School and a 1995 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by Nicholls State University Computer Services. The prospective groom is the grandson of John and Opal Latka, Elmer and Lorraine Richards, Kathy Kaste and the late Raymond Kaste. He is a 1991 graduate of C. M. Russell High School, attended Montana Sta te University and currently attends Nicholls State University. He is employed by the Nicholls State University Instructional Technology Department. LUPEY-SOLEY Sidney and Cynthia Loupe of Vacherie announce the engagement of their daughter, Anita Ann Loupe, to Anthony Joseph Soley, son of Elaine Soley of Galliano and the late Harris Soley. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 2000, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Larose. GUIDROZ-SAGONA Nolan and Peggy Guidroz of Bayou Blue announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Angel Guidroz, to Chris Michael Sagona, son of Michael and Kathy Sagona of Bayou Blue. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Nov. 18, 2000, at the First United Methodist Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Nolan and Marie Guidroz Sr. of Marrero, Milton Lombas of Lafitte and the late George and Ida Ruth Eschete Lombas. She is a 1991 graduate of Central Lafourche High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Lenora LeBouef of Houma, Donald and Mary LeBouef of Houma, Emma Sagona of Houma and the late Anthony Sagona. He is a 1988 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and attended Nicholls State University. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, OCTOBER 29, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED MCGRAW-WILLIAMS Jimmy and Becky McGraw of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Rae McGraw, to Shane Michael Williams, son of Irvin Williams of Houma and Sheila Lapeyrouse of Madisonville. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Nov. 21, 2000, in Antigua, Western Caribbean. The future bride is the granddaughter of Judy Wright of Houma, Thomas J. Webb of Houma, and Roy and Anne McGraw of St. Francisville. She is a 1998 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Ilene Authement of Houma. Terry Lapeyrouse of Cocodrie and Delores Boudreaux of Chauvin. He is a 1991 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and attends Nicholls State University. BRIEN-LECOMPTE Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brien of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Renee Michelle Brien, to Kevin Wade LeCompte son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel LeCompte of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Nov. 17, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Leonard, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lance Brien Sr. She is a 1993 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. She is employed by the Terrebonne Paiish School Board. The prospective groom is the grandson of Grace LeCompte, the late Easton LeCompte, Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Broussard and the late Hillyed Guidry. He is a 1991 graduate of Terrebonne High School. PICOU-SHAW Beverly and Conrad Picou Jr. off Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer L Picou, to Russ T. Shaw, son of Rick and Sandy Atwell of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Nov. 17, 2000, at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Picou Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Babin. She is a 1992 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and a 2000 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Williams. He is a 1985 graduate of River Oaks High School in Belle Chase. LEBOEUF-CARREKER Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LeBoeuf of Schriever announce the engagement of their daughter, Julaine Ann LeBoeuf, to Paul Wesley Carreker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carreker of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 11 a.m. Dec. 2, 2000, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. The future bride is the granddaughter of Carrie LeBoeuf, the late Herman LeBoeuf Jr., Carrie Callahan and the late Harold J. Callahan Sr. She is a 1988 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School and a 1990 graduate of Phillips Junior Colleg e in New Orleans. She is employed as a manager for The Shoe Department. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Carreker Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Neil. He is a 1988 graduate of Comeaux High School in Lafayette and a 1991 graduate of U. S. L in Lafayette. He is employed as a claims superintendent for the catastrophe State Farm Insurance. BONVILLIAN-DUHON Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bonvillian Sr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharma Marie Bonvillain, to Sidney Joseph Duhon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Duhon of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Nov. 17, 2000, at the Ellendale Country Club. The future bride is a graduate of Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School. HARRISON-ANDERS John C. Harrison, D.D.S., and Mrs. Harrison of Houma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marian Therese Harrison, to Jason Ross Anders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Anders of Oakdale. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2001, at. St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Lizetta Pattison, the late Thomas L. Pattison, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrison. She is a 1990 graduate of Vandebilt.Catholic High School, a 1994 graduate of Louisiana State University and a 1997 graduate of Louisiana State University Law School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. James E. Crawford, the late Mr. Crawford, Mrs. Smiley Anders and the late Mr. Anders. He is a 1990 graduate of Oakdale High School, a 1994 graduate of Louisiana State University, a 1995 graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and a 1999 graduate of Louisiana State University Law School. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 26, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED BILLIOT-BERGERON Wenceslaus and Sheila Billiot of Houma anno unce the engagement of their daughter, Ginger E. Billiot to Joshua P. Bergeron, son of Paul and Ezea "Hazel" Bergeron of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. Dec. 2, 2000, at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Shirley Savoie, the late Kirby Savoie, and Wenceslaus Sr. and Denicia Billiot. She is a 1997 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and is employed by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. The prospective groom is the grandson of Hilda Chaisson, the late Frances Naquin, and the late Elenor and Dennis Bergeron. He is a 1996 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and is employed by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. BERGERON-CAMPBELL Mr. and Mrs. Eulen J. Bergeron Jr.of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Marie Bergeron, to Timothy Wayne Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Campbell of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Dec. 16, 2000, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is a 1998 graduateof Vandebilt Catholic High School,attends Nicholls State University and is employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center. The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School, attended Louisiana State University and Nicholls State University, is a 1997 graduate of the Lafourche Parish Police Academy, and is employed by the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney's Office. SIMS-THOMPSON Rita Ann Sims and Craig Thompson announce their engagement. Rita is the daughter of Samuel James of Houma and the late Lorraine Sims. Craig is the son of the Rev. Norwood Jr. and Phillipa Heath Thompson of New Orleans. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. Dec. 2, 2000, at Jesus Never Fails Christian Center in New Orleans. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Ozeline and Hattie James, and the late Thomas and Lula Sims. She is a 1985 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1993 graduate of the College of Eastern Placentia in Newfoundland, Canada. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Rev. Norwood Sr. and Valtoria Thompson, and the late Arthur Heath and Malvina Breaud. He is a 1983 graduate of Abramson High School. RUFFIN-JOHNSON Helen Ann Joseph of Houma and Peter Ruffin of Centerville announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Ruffin, to Jarrod Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson of Thibodaux. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. Dec. 2, 2000, at the Houma Municipal Auditorium. The future bride is a 1994 graduate of South Terrebonne High School, attended University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette and currently attends University of Louisiana in Lafayette. The prospective groom is a 1993 graduate of Thibodaux High School, attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette and currently serves in the U.S. Army. RUTLEDGE-LECOMPTE James and Judie Rutledge of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Ann Rutledge, to Christopher Carl LeCompte, son of Philip Jr. and Gail LeCompte of Houma. The couple will exchange vows in January 2001 at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Jackson "Sarge" and Paula C. Rutledge of Houma, and the late James and Aglia Carlos of Grand Caillou. She is a 1997 graduate of Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University. The prosp ective groom is the grandson of Philip Sr., and Ruth LeCompte of Houma, and the late Carl and Mildred Winders. He is a 1994 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School, a 1998 graduate of University of New Orleans and is employed by North American Shipbuilders. MILLER-DUHON Karen and Calvin Miller of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Catrina Miller, to Kevin Duhon, son of Jackie Duhon of Houma and Kenneth Duhon of Lafayette. The couple will exchange vows at 3 p.m. Dec. 2, 2000, at Word of Life Christian Center. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Martha Wolfe of Houma and the late Mr. and Mrs., Freddie Miller Sr. The prospective groom is the grandson of Daisy Anderson of Houma, the late Augustus Anderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Duhon of Lafayette. ESTAY-ARNOLD Kevin Estay and Sylvia H. Estay of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter, Thea Michelle Estay, to Brent David Arnold, son of Bobby and Sue Arnold of Raceland. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Dec. 16, 2000, at St. Mary Nativity Church in Raceland. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgy Estay of Raceland, Marlene Hernandez of Gheens and the late Clarence "CJ" Hernandez. She is a 1997 graduate of Central Lafourche High School, attends Nicholls State University and i s employed by the U.S. Government. The prospective groom is the grandson of Gerry Lemoine of Bayou Vista, the late E J. Lemoine, and the late Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Arnold. He is a 1998 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and is employed by Blanchard's Refrigeration. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, DECEMBER 6, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED OCKMOND-DUPRE Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Ockmand Jr. of Kraemer announce the engagement of their daughter, Shanna Marie Ockmond, to Teddy Peter Dupre Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Dupre Sr. of Schriever. Shanna is also the daughter of the late Marilyn Ockmond. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 2000, at St Genevieve Church in Thibodaux. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Ockmond Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kraemer Sr. She is a 1995 graduate of Thibodaux High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dupre Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Kraemer Sr. He is a 1993 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School and a 1997 and 2000 graduate of Nicholls State University. WILLIAMS-AUTHEMENT Mitchell and Myra Compeaux of Lockport, and Jimmie and Janell Williams of Larose, announce the engagement of their daughter, Bunnie Marie Williams, to Corey John Authement, son of Dean and Sally Autheme nt of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Dec. 16, 2000, at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. The prospective bride is the grand-daughter of Rosemary Galliano of Galliano, the late Ernest Galliano, and the late Prentiss and Venecia Williams of Larose. She is a 1992 graduate of South Lafourche High School and attended Delgado Community College. She is employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center. The prospective groom is thegrandson of Druby and Thelma Authement of Chauvin and the late Pierre and Beulah Oubre. He is a 1992 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and attended Nicholls State University. He is employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center. DUPRE-RENFRO Nelson Jr. and Hazel Dupre of Schriever, and Craig and Mary Crochet of Houma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Elizabeth Dupre, to Joseph Wayne Renfro, son of Anthony and JoAllie Voiron of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 2000, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is the grand-daugther of John and Jane Dean, and Nelson Sr. and Margie Dupre. She is a 1997 graduate of H. L. Bourgeois High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Cole. He is a 1998 graduate of Terrebonne High Sc hool. He is employed by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Office. TRAHAN-ALVIS Mr. and Mrs. Roland Trahan of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Koti JereTrahan, to Burnell Collins Alvis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Alvis of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Dec. 16, 2000, at Greater New Salem Baptist Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Clarence Trahan, Jean C. Williams, Rufus Redman Jr. and Iva Redman. She is a 1997 graduate of H.LBourgeois High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is a 1995 graduate of Terrebonne High School. FESI-CUNNIHAM Michael and Carla Fesi of Houma announce the engagement of the ir daughter, Dene' Marie Fesi, to Lynn Joseph Cunningham, son of Lenwood and Brenda Cunningham of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Dec. 16, 2000, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Carl Donaldson, the late Geraldine Donaldson, Carmel Fesi and the late Evelyn Fesi. She is a 1997 graduate of H.L.Bourgeois High School and attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of James and Casabel Brunet, Rita Cunningham and the late Wilbert Cunningham. He is a 1995 graduate of H.L.Bourgeois High School. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE C OURIER, DECEMBER 10, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED LAPEYROUSE-DUPRE Bonnie and Daniel Lapeyrouse Sr. of Montegut announce the engagement of their daughter, Susette Marie Lapeyrouse, to Ryan Michael Dupre, son of Carroll Dupre of Chauvin and Ellen Hebert of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lapeyrouse Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Deroche. She is a 1994 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and is employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board. The prospective groom is employed by Settoon Inc. DANOS-SISSAC Wade and Donna Danos of Cut Off announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Terese Danos, to Steven Joseph Sissac, son of Sidney and Vilma Sissac of Houma. The couple will exchange vows in early January at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Adams Jr. of Cut Off, and Mr. and Mrs.Harris Danos of Houma. She is a 1997 graduate of South Lafourche High School and a 2000 graduate of Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Sissac Jr. of Chalmette, Rosa Polini of Kenner and the late Luis Polini. He is a 1994 graduate of Vandebilt Catho lic High School and a 1999 graduate of Nicholls State University. ESCHETTE-DETILLIER Alice H. Eschette and Leopold Scioneaux Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Eschette, to Michael Detillier, son of Webster Detillier of Lockport and the late Doris Detillier. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 2000, at St. Hilary Catholic Church of Matthews. The future bride is the granddaughter of Celeste and Foreman Hebert, and Florence and Louis Eschette. She is a 1995 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and is employed by Portamedic. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mabel and Gabriel Adams, and Josephine and Furman Detillier. He is a 1980 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and is employed by Hunting Oilfield Services. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, DECEMBER 17,2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED ARCHILA-FAIRCLOTH Mr. and Mrs. Julio Enrique Archila of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Michele Archila, to Brandon Taylor Faircloth, son of Jimmy Faircloth of Montgomery, and Ann Dauzart of Pineville. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Jan. 19, 2001, at St Francis de Sales Cathedral. The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Joseph Larke of Houma, Maria de la Luz Archila of Guatemala City, Guatema la, and the late Col. Julio Archila. She is a 1991 graduate of St. Thomas Moore Catholic High School in Lafayette, a 1995 graduate of Nicholls State University and is employed at Terrebonne General Medical Center. The prospective groom is the grandson of Frankie Alaska Beaubouef of Pineville, the late Elfis Beaubouef, the late Stanley Faireloth of Lumberton, N.C., and the late Ruth Queen of Alexandria. He is a 1987 graduate of Pineville High School, a graduate of the University of Louisiana in Lafayette and is employed with Entertainment Publications. KRAEMER-SOLET Carla and Kevin Kraemer Sr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Kraemer, to Easton Solet Jr., son of Bessie and Easton Solet Sr. of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Jan. 6, 2001, at First Assembly of God Church. The future bride is a 1999 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School. BRYANT-RILEY David and Susan Bryant of Austin, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Mercer Bryant, to Latas Dupart Riley, son of the late, Rev. Isaac Henderson Riley and Annie Lou Riley of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at10 a.m. Dec. 30, 2000, at the Dallas Arboretum Camp House. The future bride is the grand-daughter of the late Edward J. Russell, Helen R. Wickersham Russell, the late Friend B. Bryant and Kyra E. Harnblett Bryant. She is a 1987 graduate of Newman Smith High School in Carrollton,Texas, and a 1991 graduate of Texas A&M University. She is employed by Lewisville Independent School District in Lewisville, Texas. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Wiley Williams, Betsy Moore Williams, the late Henderson Riley and Ida Ringgold Riley. He is a 1982 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1990 graduate of Louisiana Tech in Ruston. He is employed by Omniplan Architects. MOORE-AMICO Mr. and Mrs. James Moore of Tupelo, Miss., announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Darlene Moore, to Michael Donald Amico II, son of Michael and June Lally Amico of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 11 a.m. Dec. 30, 2000, at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Moore, the late Olen Moore, Stella Short and the late Martin Short. She is a 1993 graduate of Tupelo High School and is employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roy U. Lally Sr., Kathryn Amico and the late Tony Amico. He is a 1991 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and a 1996 graduate of Nicholls State University. He is employed by the Lafourche Parish Sch ool Board. LEBEOUF-CHERAMIE Nolan and Marion Roddy Jr. of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina Roddy LeBeouf to Clyde Jason Cheramie, son of Edwin and Hilda Cheramie of Cut Off. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Dec. 30, 2000, at Community Bible Church in Cut Off. The future bride is the granddaughter of Ruby Roddy of Houma, the late Nolan Roddy Sr., and the late Pauline and Ovide Desselle of Bordelonville. She is employed by Deb's Barber and Hairstyling. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amadee Cheramie and the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Verret. He is employed by Edwin Cheramie Boats. ELISER-DANIGOLE Mr. and Mrs. Gary Eliser of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Geralyn Eliser, to Michael Danigole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Danigole of Houma. The couple will exchange vows Dec. 22, 2000, at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. The future bride is the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Autin Sr. of Metairie and the late Maurice and Virginia Eliser. She is a 1995 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a graduate of Nicholls State University with a bachelor of science degree in environmental biology. She is employed by Coastal Engineering and Environmental Consultants Inc. of Houma. The p rospective groom is the grandson of Evelyn Danigole, the late Simon Danigole, Virginia Griffith and the late Nolen Griffith. He is a 1993 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and received a bachelor of arts degree in music education from Nicholls State University. He is employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board. HODGE-RINK Mike and Cheyenne Hodge of Raceland announce the engagement of their daughter, Anita Leigh Hodge to Danny Mitchell Rink Jr., son of the late Danny Rink Sr., and Denise and Allen Adams of Lockport. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Dec. 22, 2000, at the American Legion Home in Lockport. The future bride is the granddaughter of Louis Cavenaugh and Elizabeth Fox of Fayetteville, N.C., and Nevel and Mary Belle Hodge of Vicksburg, Miss. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Norbert Rink, Roberta Rink, and the late Leroy Freeman and Shirley Freeman. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, DECEMBER 24, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED PORCHE-DUPRE Jerry A. Porche and Linda Eschete Scheer, both of Houma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Alva Ann Porche, to Rory James Dupre, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evergard Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes. The couple will exchange vows at 7 p.m. Jan. 13, 2001, at Town Hall. The future bride is the granddaughter of No ra Eschete, the late Wallace Eschete, Mary Ellen Porche and the late Leonce Porche Sr. She is a 1987 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gillis Thibodaux, Clonise Dupre and the late David Dupre. He is a 1987 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. GAUDET-MORRIS Robin and Richard Gaudet Jr. of Clemmons, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebeca Lynn Gaudet, to Michael Morris, son of Stoney and Bonnie Morris of Raceland. The couple will exchange vows at 11 a.m. Jan. 6, 2001, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. The future bride is a 1992 graduate of East Jefferson High School and attended the University of New Orleans. The prospective groom is a 1987 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 1993 graduate of Nicholls State University. WILLIAMS-AYO Leroy and Mary Williams of Houma announce the engagement of their, daughter, Melissa Ann Williams, to Travis Michael Ayo, son of Lionel and Sharon Ayo of Houma. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. Dec. 30, 2000, at the Canterbury Club House. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Fields Thomas Sr., the late Oceola Smith Thomas, and the late Willie and Carrie Williams. She is a 1999 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and curr ently attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Odessa Lovincy, the late Royal Lovincy, David Ayo and the late Rosemary Ayo. He is a 1998 graduate of Terrebonne High School. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, DECEMBER 31, 2000 ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED ESCHETE-KLINGMAN Janet B. Eschete and Carey J. Eschete of Houma announce the engagement of their, daughter, Alicia Catherine Eschete, to David Alexander Klingman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Klingman of Bourg. The couple will exchange vows Jan.5, 2001, at St. Ann Catholic Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of Charles and Amy Bonvillain, and Walter and Mary Eschete. She is a 1997 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and attended Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Klingman Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boquet, and the late Louelia LeBoeuf Boquet. He is a 1994 graduate of South Terrebonne High School, a graduate of Delgado Community College and attended the University of New Orleans. GUIDRY-GUYAN Carol and Cody Guidry of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracy Ann Guidry, to Joey Michael Guyan, son of Mary Jude Guyan and the late Daniel Guyan. The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. Jan. 6, 2001, at St. Gregory Barbarig o Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren Billiot, Hazel Guidry of Houma and the late Elie Guidry. She is a 1991 graduate of Terrebonne High School and currently attends Nicholls State University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Doris Guidry of Houma and the late Elmore Guidry Sr. NEAL-MARTIN Patrick and Debra Neal of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Marie Neal to Philip Allen Martin, son of Richard Martin of Bourg and the late Anita Martin. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Jan. 6, 2001, at St Anne Catholic Church in Bourg. The future bride is the granddaughter of Rita Lapeyrouse, the late Morris Lapeyrouse, and Dennis and Ginette Neal. She is a 1996 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and a 2000 graduate of L S.U. Health Sciences Center. She is employed by Terrebonne Association for Retarded Citizens. The prospective groom is the grandson of Nancy Matherne, the late Ray Matherne, Audrey Martin and the late O'Neil Martin. He is a 1993 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and currently. attends Nicholls State University. BUQUET-FANGUY Chicky and Barbara Buquet of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashly Ann Buquet, to Lee Fanguy Jr., son of Lee Fanguy Sr. of Chauvin and the late Karleen Fanguy. The couple will exchange vows at 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2001, at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The future bride is the granddaughter of Camille Duplantis, Irene Lajaunie, and T.J. and Junietta Buquet She is a 2000 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and is employed by Home Depot. The prospective groom is the grandson of Aaron Hebert, the late Florence Hebert, and Joyce. VALENTINE-RUSSELL Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Valentine Sr., of Houma announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Frances Valentine to Clayton Alexander Russell, son of Bernice W. Russell of Vacherie. The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. Jan. 13, 2001, at First Baptist Church. The future bride is the granddaughter of the late Albert and Mildred Valentine, and Mary M. Ruffin. She is a 1995 graduate of H. L.Bourgeois High School. The prospective groom is a 1991 graduate of St. James High School.