Obituaries for JANUARY 1997; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.

Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle 

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Notes:
These files have been transcribed and re-formatted from a publication of the TGS, 
with permission. 
The original records were obtained by the TGS from the daily obituaries found 
in the Houma Courier Newspaper. 
Because of the methods of reporting and archiving, these files have been ordered 
by date of death, not date of publication. 
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25 December 1996 
This record is included because of original publication in 1997
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SNEEZE, HESTER 

Hester Selena Sneeze, 71, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at 
10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 
with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by her father, Thomas Snecze of Houma: three daughters, Doral 
Jones, Stella Anderson and Penny Lewis, all of New Orleans; two sons, Louis and 
Earl Calloway of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Eloise Calloway of Raceland; two 
stepsons, Percy and Wilbert Calloway, both of Raceland; 28 grandchildren; and 
two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosie Sneeze; one stepson, Freddie 
Calloway; and one granddaughter, Brittany Stewart.

She was a homemaker.


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AMEDEE, ERNEST 

Ernest John Amedee, 76, a native of Lutcher and resident of Belle Glade, Fla. 
since 1946, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997.

Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Belle Glade. 

Mixon Funeral Home in Belle Glade is in charge of funeral arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Hilda Landeche; four children, Jackie Cissar-
one of Gainsville, Fla., Judith Abel of Franklin, N.C., Ernest Amedee Jr. of 
West Palm Beach, Fla., and Sharon Courson of Belle Glade; four brothers, Laurent 
Amedee of Houma, Whitney Amedee of Luling, Gerald Amedee of Gretna, and Msgr. 
Francis Amedee of Thibodaux; and three sisters, Carmen Bourgeois of Harvey, 
Evelyn Zeringue of Donaldsonville, and Shirley Crocker of Kenner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambroise and Floresca Wa-
guespack Amedee; and three brothers, Clifton, Nolan and Norman Amedee.

He was retired law ofhcer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart 
Association.

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CARLOS, LUDIA 

Ludia Domangue Carlos, 79, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died at 
12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in 
Marrero. 
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with 
interment in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Oris Carlos; one son, Ronald Carlos of Metairie; 
two daughters, Patricia Lackey of Brunswick, Ga., and Marlene Byington of 
Metairie; two brothers, Roy and Aubrey Domangue, both of Houma; and five 
grandchildren.

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LEWIS, LUVERDIA 

Luverdia Maryland Lewis, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 
4 to 8 p.m. today at New Zion Baptist Church. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Lewis Jr.; three sons, Timothy, Frankie and 
Joe Lewis III, all of Houma; three daughters, Monica and Christina Lewis and 
Harriet Lewis Williams, all of Houma; one brother, Joseph Maryland of Houma;
two sisters, Helen M. Thompson and Dimple M. Commodore all of Houma; and 12 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Harriet Johnsor.
Maryland; one daughter, Veronica Lewis; two brothers, Edward and Richard 
Maryland; and one sister, Verna Welch.

She was a retired after 27 years as a housekeeping supervisor at Terre-
bonne General Medicai Center, a member and treasurer of New Zion Senior Choir 
and a member of New Zion Baptist Church.

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NAQUIN, NARVIL 

Narvil Anthony "Buck" Naquin, 66, a native of Montegut and resident of Baton 
Rouge, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday (Jan 3)at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in Baton Rouge. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, 
with a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. Friday at 
St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma.

He is survived by his wife, Bonabel "Bonnie" Dupre Naquin; his mother, Lillian 
Rhodes Naquin; two daughters, Mrs. Bryan (Dawnelle) Flach and Mrs. Wayne 
(Stephanie) Leger; one son, Barry Jude Naquin; one sister, Diana Edmonson; and 
three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton Joseph Naquin.

He was a retired supervisor of 44 years for Texaco, a U.S. Air Force veteran of 
the Korean War, member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1347 and an usher 
and parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

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NARCISSE, JOSEPH 

Joseph Exol Narcisse, 77, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:50 a.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace 
Catholic Church in Vacherie.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by six sons, Donald J., Eddie E., Alfred J., Calvin J., Ricky J. 
and Darryl Narcisse; five daughters, Victoria Mallet, Alice Thomas, Audrey 
Oubre, Linda Martinez and Madeline Narcisse; one brother, Wilbert Narcisse; one 
sister, Elsie Clayton; 38 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Narcisse and Anita Saul; four 
brothers, Swifton, London, Joseph and Clifton Narcisse; and one sister, Anita 
Dumas.

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ARSENEAUX, LAURA 

Laura Landry Arseneaux, 91, a  native of Iberia Parish and resident of Gibson, 
died at 3:40 pm Thursday, Jan. 2, 1991.  

Visitation will from 8 am. until funeral tine Saturday at St. Partick Catholic 
Church in Gibson. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Herbert Arseneaux Jr. of Gibson; two daughters, 
Doris Arseneaux of Gibson, and Vera Moser of Metairie; one brother, Emmett 
Landry of Biloxi, Miss.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three 
great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Jules Arseneaux Sr.; her 
parents, Homer an Andria Maronge Landry; and 11 brothers and sisters.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

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BERGERON, IRVING 

lrving Joseph Bergeron, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Kenner, died at 
3:30 p.m. Thursday: Jan. 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
Schoen & Son Funeral Horne, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans. Mass will at the 
funeral home, 
with interment to follow at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Odette Guidry Bergeron; four sons, Irving Jr., 
Wayne, Robert and Thomas Bergeron; three daughters, Priscilla Craig, Gail B. 
Otto and Gina Clark; two brothers, Lucien and Charles Bergeron; four sisters, 
Doris Perdue, Anna Mae Babin, Marian Mixon and Evelyn Burrough; 13 grandchildren; 
and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Glenn Bergeron; one brother, Alvin 
Bergeron; and one sister, Coralee Tassin. 

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War Il. He was a manager of a Time Saver 
store.

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FOLSE, SIMON 

Simon Columbus Folse, 74, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:10 p.m. 
Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today and from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday 
at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by six sons, Donald, Charles, Allen, Ronald, Rickey and Timmy 
Folse; three daughters, Gwen Foret, Judy Badeaux and Amy Porche; three brothers, 
Hamilton, Ernest and Wilson Folse; 19 grandchildren; and six 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Schoen Folse; his parents, Columbus 
and Elvina Melancon Folse; one son, Terry Folse; and one brother, Lawrence 
Folse.

He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
of Raceland.

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LEFORT,  RICHARD 

Richard Joseph Lefort, 51, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:02 p.m. 
Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose, Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at 
Holy Rosary Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Alice Hebert Lefort; five brothers, Albert J., 
Wilmith J., Alex J.; Rickey J., and Williams J. Lefort; and two sisters, Carol 
Kereses and Carolyn Bernard. _

He was preceded in death by his father, Guiffie Lefort; and two brothers, Roland 
and Samuel Lefort.

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PITRE, CLIFTON 

Clifton Joseph Pitre, 69, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, 
died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, 
with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He is survived by his wife, Vergis Angelette Pitre; two sons, Tommy D. and 
Anthony Pitre; two daughters, Mary Evans and Charlotte Desormeaux; one brother, 
Jefferson Pitre; three sisters, Elvida Dufrene, Willie Mae Duet and Nola Bruce; 
and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fedless and Loridia Doucet Pitre.

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RICHARD, MICHEL 

Michel George Richard, 82, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died 
at 6:58 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 
church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by two brothers, Norbert and Emile Richard; and one sister, Irene 
Landry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Nora LeBlanc Richard; and 
two brothers, Linton and James Richard.

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THERIOT, ALFRED, JR. 

Alfred Theriot Jr., 39, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 
1997.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. 

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Thibodaux Theriot of Houma; three brothers, 
Patrick Leonard Theriot of Houma, Michael Anthony Theriot of Larose, and Timothy 
Joseph Theriot of Oklahoma; one sister, Cyline Jean Theriot of Houma; and 
several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Paul and Mary Jane Voison 
Theriot Sr.

He was a newspaper carrier for The Courier and a parishioner of St. Eloi 
Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial masses are preferrred.

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VEDROS, PERCY 

Percy Joseph Vedros, 62, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:21 p.m. 
Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 7 to 10 a.m. Monday at Falgout 
Funeral Home in Lockport. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is (preceded sic) in his wife, Lois Sampey Vedros; four sons, Warren, Ben, 
Dave and Freddie Vedros; two brothers, Nilton and Bobby Vedros; three sisters, 
Molly Savoie, Edna Adams, Ernestine Ballieaux; two grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Edna Guidry Vedros; four 
brothers, Clifton, Eno, Cleveland and Richard Vedros; and three sisters, Lillian 
Griffin, Evelma Thibodaux and Winnie Folse.

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PONVELLE, LEANDER 

Leander Joseph Ponvelle, 49, a native of Labadieville and resident of Cottage 
Grove, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in 
Labadieville and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Snider Funeral Home in 
Dequincy. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Snider Funeral Home, 
with burial in Magnolia Ragley Cemetery in Dequincy.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Joan Ponvelle; his mother, Rita Ponvelle; three 
sons, Eddie and Jamie DeVille and Jason Ponvelle; five daughters, Barbara 
Barnes, Marlene Hebert, Donna Thoman, Jamesina Garrard and Darlene DeVille; 
seven brothers, Ulisse, Leroy, Clarence, Robert, Jerry, Anthony and Fernand 
Ponvelle Jr.; three sisters, Eunice Gros, Mary Carpenter and Dianne Ponvelle; 
eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fernand Ponvelle Sr.

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RICHARD, PROSPER 

Prosper O. Richard Ir., 78, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:45 
p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 1997.

Visitation will from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. 
Philomena Catholic Church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Ronald Richard; two daughters, Sabrena Thibodeaux and 
Christine Millet; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Goetz Richard; his parents, 
Prosper and Helena Boudreaux Richard; hve brothers, Paul, Roy, Ernest, Edward 
and Clay Richard; and one sister, lnez Richard.

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FALGOUST, EVELINA 

Evelina S. Falgoust, 84, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 6:15 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997.

Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace 
Church, Vacherie. Mass will at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Kenneth "Mae" Hymel and Rosalind "Ralph" 
Zeringue; one brother, Ernest Schexnayder; four sisters, Elodie Falgoust, Cecile 
Brazan, Blanche Oncale and Agnes Kraemer; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd J. Falgoust; her parents, 
Aurelien an Evelie Becnel Schexnayder; two brothers, Denis and Fernand 
Schexnayder; and one greatgrandchild.

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JILES, KEETON 

Keeton Darrell Jiles, 16, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, 
died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, Thursday at Community Funeral Home and 
from 4 to 8 p.m. at Eagle Wright Baptist Church. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Mount 
Olive Cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Tony Picou Jr.; his mother, Felesia Ann Jiles; his 
grandparents, Lionel and Ellastine Evans Williams; 10 brothers, Thomas, Marvin, 
Rodney, Cantrelle, Don, Tony and Torray Picou, Neal Simon and Janvas Michael 
Jiles and Trendle Rye Rickerson; and six sisters, Elidia Donna and Desiree 
Jasmine Jiles, Sharon and Latoya Picou, Ellastine Sheivin and Rhonda Picou 
James.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Flossie Picou; and one 
sister, Nayia Picou.

He was a 10th grade student at H.L. Bourgeois High School and a member of Eagle 
Wright Baptist Church.

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MORRIS, MARY 

Mary Jo Morris, 64, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:17 a.m. 
Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Morning Star 
Baptist Church in Raceland. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Arthur Hogan and Eugene Morris, both of Raceland, 
and Richard Hogan of Houma; four daughters, Lenora, Romera, Terrie and Alberta 
Morris, all of Raceland; three brothers, Cleveland and Alvin Hogan, both of New 
Orleans, and Thomas Hogan of Raceland; three sisters, Martha Tucker and Geneva 
Toussaint, both of Raceland, and Gracie Davis of New Orleans; and 24 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Richard Morris; her parents, 
Cleveland and Flavia Hogan; two brothers, Eugene and Edward Hogan; and three 
sisters, Edna Chisley, Dorothy Gale and Aretha Charles.

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BONVILLAM, LAWRENCE 

Lawrence Alcee "Black" Bonvillain, 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 
6:47 a.m. Sunday. Jan. 5, 1997.  

visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 
a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mulberry Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, 
with burial in St.Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Windwehen Bonvillain of Houma; six sons, Kerry 
Bonvillain of Bourg, Perry, David, Jimmy and Perry Max Windwehen jr. and Rod 
Bonvillain, all of Houma; two daughters, Bridget Bergeron and Lisa Windwehen, 
both of Houma; two sisters, _Ioy B. Piazza of Houma, and Pat B. Foret of 
Thibodaux; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Felicia Arcenaux Bonvillain.

He was a retired supervisor for Halliburton.

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BROOKS, HENRIETTA 

Henrietta Robertson Brooks, 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 
8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Woodlawn United 
Methodist Church in Napoleonville. 

Dismissal services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Freddie Brooks; one sister, Lottie Dorsey; many 
grandchildren; and many greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Brooks; her parents, Adam and 
Rebecca Lee Robertson; seven brothers, Leonard, Freddie, Robert, Frank, Junious, 
Benjamin and Allen Robertson; and three sisters, Una and Rebecca Robertson and 
Elmora Johnson.

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SIMONEAUX, CECILE 

Cecile Simoneaux, 69, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died 
at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral 
Home. Mass was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Samuel (Patricia) Gonzales, Mrs. Danny 
(Sue) Morvant, Mrs. Reed (Debra) Ordoyne, Mrs. Jody (Janus) Naquin, Mrs. Bob 
(Sandra) Chiasson and Karen Simoneaux; two brothers, russell and Curves Benoit; 
one sister, Mrs. Foster (Shirley) Landry; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grand 
children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gleasson Leonce "Cat" Simoneaux her 
parents, Paulin and Jeanette Vicknair Benoit four brothers, Joe, Lester 
"Skeeze", Jessie and Paulin Benoit; and two sisters, Jeanne Tardo and Rita 
Benoit.

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SONGE, ELMORE 

Elmore Joseph Songe Sr., 72, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 
5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 7 
a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church,
with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Fonseca Songe; four sons, Roger, Jerry and 
Elmore Songe Jr., all of Houma, and Robert Songe of Lockport; seven daughters, 
Judy F algout, Janet Hebert, Annette Brunet, Sandra Dardar and Yvette LeBeouf, 
all of Houma, Cindy Babin of Raceland, and Sherry Fortson of California; two 
brothers, Emile and Albert Songe Jr., both of Houma; two sisters, Nora Bussey 
and Bella Comeaux, both of Houma; 31 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Natalie Samanie Songe Sr.; 
one brother, Henry Songe; one sister, Cornelia LeBeouf; and one grandson, Chad 
Brunet.

He was a retired tin smith, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a parishioner
of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.

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ADAMS, HERBERT 

Herbert L. Adams, 58, anative of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, 
died Monday, Jan. 6, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 
4 to 8 p.m. Friday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever.

Wake services will be at 8 p.m. at the church. 
Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with buriai in Halfway 
Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Walker Adams; one son, Kenneth Adams of 
Thibodaux; four daughters, Paulette and Lisa Adams, both of Gray, Sharon Miller 
of Thibodaux, and Rhonda Keller of_Arlington, Texas; four brothers, Edward 
Williams of Detroit, Mich., Nolan Adams of Portland, Ore., Earl Adams of New 
Orleans, and Claude Adams of Gray; four sisters, Marion Batchelor and Lillian 
Riley, both of Portland, Theresa Brown of Schriever, and Gladys Tilton of Gray;
and 17 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl Moore Adams Jr.; five 
brothers, Richard, Cleveland, Clarence, Lawrence and Leonard Adams; and four 
sisters, Beatrice Adams.
Adams, Thelma Johnson, Delores Evans and Mary Moore.

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FANGUY, JOSHUA 

Joshua Joseph Fanguy, 17 months, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died 
at 1:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Light House Assembly of God Church in Dulac.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin_

He is survived by his mother, Dorrell Guidry; his grandparents, Preston and 
Doris Parfait, Clarence and Beverly Guidry and Gail Authement; two brothers, 
Bronald and William Leeds; and three sisters, Ester and Helen Leeds and Doris 
Guidry.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar J. Fanguy; his grandfather, Floyd 
Fanguy; and one sister, Angel Marie Fanguy.

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NORMAN, ALBERT 

Albert Norman Jr., 58, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died at 3:36 
a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 1997.

Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997 at St. Joseph the Worker 
Catholic Church in Marrero, 
with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. 

The rosary will be recited at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

He is survived by his wife, Diana Norman; his parents, Albert and Eula Mae 
Norman Sr.; two daughters, Carla Trenease and Angela jewel Norman; five 
brothers, Joe, Leroy, Bernard, Benjamin and Charles Percy Norman; three sisters, 
Connie Bailey, Brenda Scott and Patricia Bradford; one grand-son; and many 
nieces and nephews.

He was a retired school teacher, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a 
parishioner of St. Joseph, the Worker Catholic Church.

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ROME, JANE 

Jane Lee Hannah Rome, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:09 p.m. 
Monday, Jan. 6, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 
a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. 
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Daniel J. Rome Jr. of Houma, and Steven H. Rome of 
New Orleans; one daughter, Mary Jane Rome LaRussa of Houma; and three 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Joseph Rome Sr.; and her 
parents, Hugh an Bernice Theriot Hannah. 

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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CHANCE, WESLEY 

Wesley Don Chance, 9, a native of Grand lsle and resident of Cut Off, died at 
9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, William and Anna Chance; his paternal 
grandparents, Rommie and June Chance; his grandmother, Annabelle Whitney Pitre; 
one brother, Casey Chance; and one sister, Nikki Chance.

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ESCHETTE, LOUIS 

Louis Leo "Popeye" Eschette Sr., 77, a native of Plaquemine and resident of 
Raceland, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at Holy Savior 
Cemetery in Lockport.

He is survived by his wife, Florence Pitre Eschette; four sons, George, Wayne, 
Clarence "CJ" and Louis Eschette Jr.; one daughter, Geraldine "Geri" Alario; 21 
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Weber and Ursula Lasseigne Eschette; 
two brothers, Samuel and Webster Eschette; one sister, Earline Parault; and one 
grandchild.

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FISTER, JOHN R. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday for John R. Fister, 83. Fister, a native 
of Ely, Minn., died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997.

Visitation will be at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday 
(Jan 9). Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, followed by
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No 2.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Fister; one son, James Gary 
Fister; one daughter, Carol Fister Paulk; two brothers, joseph Fister of 
Pataskala, Ohio, and Anthony Fister of Barberton, Ohio; and two grandsons, James 
Gary Fister and John Kyle Fister.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Skrada Fister.

Fister was a parishioner of St. Frances de Sales Cathedral.

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PARFAIT, CHRISTOPHER 

Christopher James Parfait Jr., 1 a native and resident of Houma  died at 4:53 p.m  Tuesday, 
Jan. 7, 1997

Visitation win be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin 
Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Christopher James Parfait Sr. of Houma; his mother, Paula Ann 
Verdin of Houma;paternal grandparents, Linus and Marion Fitch Parfait Jr. of Houma; 
maternal grandparents, Harold and Christine Billiot of Houma; paternal greatgrandparents, 
Linus and Catherine Parfait Sr. of Dulac, Elma Cannoles of Houston, Texas, and Cleveland 
and Eva Fitch of Houma; and maternal great-grandparents, Marie Alice Dion of Dulac, and 
John Verret of Dulac.
He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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CHAMPAGNE, MAE 

Mae Lou Cortez Champagne, 65, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thiboclaux, died at 10 
a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband Joel J. Champagne; three sons, Don Champagne of Metairie, 
Brian Champagne of Houston, Texas, and Brad Champagne of Slidell; one daughter, Joellyn 
Champagne of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Marion Cortez of Lafayette and Martin "Marty" 
Cortez of Raceland; one sister, Mary Cortez Soirez Melancon of Thibodaux; and three 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Edna Robichaux Cortez; one half-
brother, Alcide Cortez Jr.; and one half-sister, Virginia Cortez, was a teacher with the 
Lafourche Parish School Board.

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CORTEZ, MAGGIE 

Maggie Cortez, 81, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Julius and C.J. Cortez; three daughters, Clarabelle Lagrange, 
Theresa Oncale and Irene Cortez; two brothers, Jean and Roger Sanchez; three sisters, Nora 
Hebert, Curlee Ordoyne and Eve Scioneaux; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 
one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cortez; her parents, Mack and Henrietta 
Goodman Sanchez: one daughter, Gloria Cortez; three brothers, Raymond, Robert and Morraine 
Sanchez; one sister, Yvonne Tabor; and two grandchildren.

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HAZELWOOD, MARIE 

Marie Foreman Hazelwood, 68, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at the funeral home, with burial 
in Myrtle Grove Cemetery in Opelousas.

She is survived by three sons, Richard Hazelwood of New Iberia, Dwight Hazelwood of Houma, 
and Dale Hazelwood of Lafayette; two daughters, Karen Duplantis of New Orleans, and Jocelyn 
Donlon of Baton Rouge; one sister, Lena Reeves of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and three 
great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Louis Calvin Hazelwood; her parents, 
Hichard and Florence Materne Foreman; one brother, Alvin Foreman; and one sister, Aline 
Foreman.

She was a medical record coder for East jefferson Hospital and a piano teacher for 25 years 
in Houma.

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HEBERT, ARDYS 

Ardys June Hebert, 66, a native of  Bismark, N.D., and resident of Vienna, Va. Died in 
Houma at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday Jan 8, 1997 of cancer.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, La.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James O. Hebert Jr.; two sons, Mark A. Hebert, 
Jr., of Houma, and John Hebert of Laurel, Md; one daughter, Cherilyn Hebert Wade of 
Clinton, Miss.; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Authur M. and Lorraine Ecklund Nelson; one son, 
James O. Hebert III; and one brother, Dale Nelson.

She was a retired registered nurse.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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LEBOEUF, STEVE 

Steve joseph LeBoeuf, 46, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:20 p.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the 
Knights of Columus Hall in Chauvin

Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mardeline Juliana Domangue LeBoeuf; one son, Jerome Joseph 
LeBoeuf of Houma; two brothers, Gerald LeBoeuf Sr. of Gray, and Edward LeBoeuf Jr. of 
Bourg; one sister, Mrs. Justilian (Yvonne) Trahan of Chauvin; and one granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joseph and Oriana Martin LeBoeuf Sr.

He was a boat captain for Walter Lyons Boat Rental and a member of the Knights of Columbus 
Council No. 1035. He was a member of the T-Caillou Lions Club, the Ward 7 Club and a 
parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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CARGILL, MARVIN 


Marvin Iler Cargill, 78, a native of Charlotte, N.C. and resident of Bourg, died at 10:45 
p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. to funeral 
time, Monday at First United Methodist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. at the church, 
with burial at St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Rhodes Cargill; one daughter, Mrs. Wade (Carly Jo Cargill) 
Pitre of Bourg, and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Thomas and Zona Addison Cargill; two 
brothers, James T. and Roy Cargill; and one sister, Cecil Cargill Atkins.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a retired driver and office clerk 
for Santa Fe International.

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DANTIN, EARL 

Earl Joseph Dantin, 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:43 
a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Cut Off. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Autin Dantin; one son, Elliott Dantin; one daughter, 
Grace Dantin; and two brothers, Hamilton and Archie Dantin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Victoria Cheramie Dantin. 

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150 and the Holy Name Society.

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DODSON, HERMAN 

The Rev. Herman Freeman Dodson, 85, a native and resident of Dallas, Texas, died   
Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997

Funeral services were at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Dallas, with 
interment in Pleasant Grove Mortuary in Dallas.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Dodson, of Dallas; two sons, James Coit of Houma, and 
Abner J. Coit of Dallas; one niece, Dorothy Streety of Dallas; three grandchildren; and 
five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.

He was an elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church Conference in the Dallas 
district. 

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JULES, JUAN, JR. 

Juan Hosea Jules Jr., 4 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:57 a.m. Thursday, 
Jan. 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer 
service will Jules be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Juan Hosea Jules Sr. of Houma; his mother, Stephanie 
Josephine Duplantis of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Doris Moore and Ronald Jules, both 
of Houma; his maternal grandparents, Patrick and Thelma Duplantis of Houma; his paternal 
great-grandparents, Hilda Soco and Leola Carter of Houma, and Clarence Jules of Kenner; and 
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal-great grandfather, Reggie Payne; his maternal 
great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Brunet Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Duplantis; and 
one uncle, Ron Duke lules.

Information provided to The Courier on Friday for an obituary for Juan Hosea Jules Jr. 
omitted the names of his three suriving sisters, Jenee Duplantis Taniecia Duplantis and 
Kaeisha Jules of Houma.

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ADAMS, ALFRED 

Alfred "Emest" Eugene Adams, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:15 p.m. 
Friday, Jan. 10, 1997.

Visitation will he from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time, Monday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Virgie Lee Thibodaux Adams; three sons, Lonnie, Edwin "Red" and 
Mark Adams; one daughter, Rachel Skinner; two brothers, Joseph and Anthony Adams; one 
sister, Valerie Tabor; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Eleonore Oncale Adams; three brothers, 
Gilbert, Paul and John Adams; and three sisters, Mathilde Gilfour; Marie Alleman; and Rose 
Gilfour.

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DARCEY, FLOYD 

Floyd Xavier Darcey, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 
1997.  

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at   
Falgout Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Bryant Darcey; one son, Jerry Xavier Darcey of Chauvin; 
tive stepsons, Roy Welch of Baton Rouge, Terry Welch of Angola, Larry Welch of Dulac, James 
Stowers of Virginia, and Randy Stowers of Sherman, Texas; one daughter, Sheryl Marie Falcon 
of Houma; three stepdaughters, Barbara Maybery of Houma, Regina Stowers of Bayou Blue, and 
Ramona Dosh of Kenitic, Okla.; one brother, Harold J.
Darcey of Houma; one sister, Rosedell Eve Gautreaux of Houma; four grandchildren; and eight 
great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Xavier and Vadella Burke Darcey; and one sister, 
Sophie Burnadette Cherrie.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church.

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MAHONEY, LILLIAN 

Lillian Talbot Mahoney, 78, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Houma, died 
Friday Jan. 10, 1997.

Interment will be at Lake Lawn Mausoleum. 
There will be no services held.

She is survived by her daughter, Estelle Mahoney Juckett of Houma; one brother, James 
Talbot of Montegut, one sister, Mamie Douglas of Ogden, Utah, and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, ames R. Mahoney.

She was a retire registered nurse.

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PRIMEAUX, PAUL, SR.

Paul Amie Primeaux Sr., 74, a native of Crowley and resident of Houma, died at 2:37 p.m., 
Friday, Jan. 10, 1997.

Visitation will be W from 3 to 10 p.m.today and 9 a.m. until funeral time, Monday at Grace 
Prirmatbt Christian Fellowship Church. 
A religious service will be at 11 a.m. at the church with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae LeBlanc Primeaux; one son, Paul Primeaux of 
Nashville, Tenn.; five daughters, Linda Myers of Lafayette, Cathey Handeman of Reserve, 
Jackie Primeaux of Houma, Denise Davis of Gray, and Radessa Soudelier of Houma; and 16 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Mary Lejeunne Primeaux; two brothers, 
Blaze and Joseph Primeaux; and one sister, Mrs. LeBoeuf.

He was a member and founding board member of the Grace Christian Fellowship Church, a U.S. 
Army veteran of World War II and a retired building manager for the Terrebonne Parish 
School Board.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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SAVOIE, DAVID 

David Savoie, 40, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, 
Jan. 10, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time, Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Mass 
will be at 10 a.m. at the church, with 
interment at the Holy Savior Mausoleum.

He is survived by his parents John Jene and Eula Josephine Adams Savoie; one daughter, 
Tiffany Nichole Savoie; one brother, Keith Savoie of Lockport; two sisters, Joanne and 
Patti Savoie; and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lilier Adams Sr. and Mr. and 
Mrs. Arsense Savoie.

He was a parishioner of Holy Savior.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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SERIGNY, BRADLEY 

Bradley "Moe" Serigny, 45, a native and resident of Galliano, died on Friday, Jan. 10, 
1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time, Monday at Samart 
Funeral Home of Cut Off. 
Mass will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. The time was 
not yet set. 
Burial will follow in the Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Bruce Serigny; mother, Lorida P. Serigny; two 
daugthers, Kelly and Mariah Serigny; one brother, Garret Serigny; one sister, Rhondalyn 
Darville; and one grandchild.

He was.preceded in death by his father Magloris Serigny; and one sister, Pamela Serigny.

He was an avid sportsman, and a self-employed welder.

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BABIN, VERNICE 

Vernice Jeanne Pitre Babin, 93, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 
1:59 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Eddie Babin Jr. of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Bernard (Pearl) 
LeBouef of Houma;four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Joseph Babin Sr.; her parents, Augustin and 
clair Thibodeaux Pitre; one son, Rudolph Babin; four brothers, Harris, Evans, Eustice and 
Virgus Pitre; and three sisters, Mrs. Louis (Vivian) Bourgeois, Mrs. Flandris (Leah) Pitre 
and Mrs. Clyde (Ismay) Duplantis.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.

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BILLIOT, JOSEPH 

Joseph Allen Billiot, 43, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:59 
p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Christian Fellowship Church 
in Larose. 
Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, 
with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He is survived by his mother, Martha Liner Billiot; his stepfather, Cleveland Billiot; his 
stepmother, Adorina Billiot; three half-brothers, Troy and Wilton Billiot and Charles A. 
Clark; seven stepbrothers, Alvin, Allen, Irvin, Milton, Joe, Melvin and Alexander "June" 
Billiot; two sisters, Cathy Billiot and Linda B. Martinsen; one half-sister, Marilyn B. 
Delatte; and six stepsisters, Melva, Daisy Mae and Brenda Billiot, Lovinia B. Doucette, 
Barbara B. Griffin and Patsy Ann B. Danos.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Parris Billiot; one half-
brother, Leo Gravois; and two step-brothers, Robert and Houston Billiot.

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CHAUVIN, CHARLES 

Charles David Chauvin, 89, a prominent Houma real estate agent and former president of the 
Bayou Board of Realtors, died at 3:53 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time, Monday at St. Francis de Sales 
Cathedral. 
Mass will be at the cathedral 10:30 a.m., with burial in the St. Francis de Sales No. 2 
Cemetery.

Chauvin was a native of Chauvin and resident of Schriever. He served as a captain in the 
U.S. Army medical corps during World War II and returned to Houma soon after the war.

He founded Chauvin Real Estate Agency and the Houma Credit Bureau in the early 1950s. He 
became a prominent figure in the Houma-Terrebonne real estate community, helping to found 
the Bayou Board of Realtors. He served as president in 1964 and was a member of the 
Louisiana Real Estate Commission.

He is survived by his wife, Merrell Elaine Tucker Chauvin; three sons, David Chauvin II, 
Francis Tucker Chauvin and Stephen Arthur Chauvin of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Fred 
(Stephanie Ann Chauvin) Mayer and Mrs. Russel (Merrell Elaine Chauvin) Authement of Houma; 
two brothers, Mack Chauvin of Houma and Morgan Chauvin of New Orleans; two sisters, Leona 
C. Roberts of Atlanta and Elsie C. Smith of Houma; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death his parents, Arthur and Virginia Bergeron Chauvin.

He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church.

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CLEMENT, LOUIS 

Louis â "Toot" Joseph Clement, 72, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:30 
a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997.

Visitation wil be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time, Monday at Landry's 
Funeral Home in Labadieville. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. at »
St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Bourgeois Clement; two sons, David and Noble Clement; 
one daughter, Elaine Arceneaux; two brothers, Gerard E. and Henry Clement; two sisters, 
Lawreantia Doiron and Rose Chatagnier; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Alcee and Adele Diaz Clement; and one 
brother, Noble Clement.

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HEBERT, LORRAINE 

Lorraine Marie Ordoyne Hebet, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 
11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in 
Raceland. Mass will be at the church at 1 p.m., with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Walter, Oliver and Allen Hebert; one daughter, Jeanne 
Hebert, one brother, Edward Ordoyne; and one sister, Elizabeth Hebert; nine grandchildren 
and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Raoul Hebert, parents Olivain and Adaphine 
Boudreaux Ordoyne; three brothers, Oliver, Oliver and Nicholas Ordoyne; six sisters, 
Theresa Waguespack, Olivia Gonzales, Autoncia Clement, Eugenea Hebert, Adaphine Ordoyne, 
and Doesenia Ordoyne.

Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangments. _

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JUNEAU, LOUIS 

Louis M. Juneau Jr., 81, a native of Mansura and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 a.m. 
Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997.

Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New 
Orleans, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Seal Juneau; one son, Lon Juneau; two brothers, Frank 
and Richard Juneau; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was prececed in death by his parents, Louis and Margarite Juneau Sr.; three brothers, 
Edgar, Julius and Ogden Juneau; and one sister, Bernice Vernon.

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PHARES, MARY 

Mary Lou Guig Phares, 68, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Golden Meadow, died 
Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off. Funeral 
arrangements were incomplete but being scheduled for Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with 
burial in the Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Jack and David Phares; two daughters, Mary Ann Cox and Betty 
Orgeron; one brother, Antoine Guidry one sister, Nancy Callais; and nine grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Etienne and Marie Mobley Guidry; one brother, 
Paul Guidry; and six sisters, Henrietta Vizier, Leona Gisclair, Lillian Lorraine, 
Antoinette Rousse, Rosa Griffin and Doris Curole.

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SHORT, LILLIE MAE 

Lillie Mae Short, 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died Saturday 
Jan. 11, 1997.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Triumph Baptist Church, with burial in St. 
James Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Rennorh Short Sr.; four sons, Lee, Donnie Roy, Calvin, and 
Rennorh Short Jr., all of Gibson; two daughters, Leola Short and Katherine Brown, both of 
Gibson; one brother, Avery Butler Jr. of Gibson; two sisters, Leona Diggs of Compton, 
Calif., and Bessie Mae Butler of Gibson; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death her parents, Avery and Rebecca Butler Sr.; brothers, Harold, Roy, 
Lawrence and Hugh Butler; and one sister zcora Harding.

She was a member of the Triumph Baptist Church.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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WIMBERLY, JAMES 

James "Moose" Wimberly, 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:06 a.m. 
Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Wake 
services will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by one stepdaughter, Felicia Frank of Thibodaux; two stepsons, Ronald J. 
Pike of Thibodaux, and Michael Pike of Houston, Texas; one brother, Burnell Wimberly of 
Wichita, Kan.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his common law wife, Julia M. Pike; and his parents, Bascum and 
Hesterine Smith Wimberly Jr.

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DURRIVE, NADA 

Nada Blanchard Durrive, 91, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at noon 
Sunday, Jan. 12, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She is survived by two brothers, Emile Jr. and Lawrence Blanchard Sr.; and two sisters, 
Yola B. Loupe and Odile B. Angelette.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Durrive; her parents, Emile and Edelia 
Duplantis Blanchard Sr.; one brother, Louis Blanchard; and one sister, Octavia Constransitch.

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JAMES, ISRAEL, SR. 

Israel Joseph James Sr., 54, a native of Plattenville and resident of Paincourtville, died 
Sunday, Jan. 12, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic 
Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Diana Melancon James; three sons, Bruce Melancon Sr. of 
Paincourtville, Tony Melancon of Napoleonville, and Israel James Jr. of Houma; one 
daughter, Amanda J. Davis of Paincourtville; six brothers, Louis, Irving, Larry, Alvin, 
Calvin and Melvin James; seven sisters, Stella, Barbara and Darlene James, Louella Preston, 
Lois Frederick, Edith Holloway and Evelyn Watts; two stepsisters, Dinah and Diane Douglas; 
one stepbrother, Keith Douglas; and five grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felton and Hazel Smith James.

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BERNARD, LUCRETIA 

Lucretia Rita Bernard, 70, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 a.m. 
Monday, Jan. 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. 

Funeral time on Thursday is pending, call Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for more 
information.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Eldon Bernard; one son, Dr. Larry Bernard of Bayou 
Dularge; one sister, Virginia C. Springer of Portland, Ore.; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Xaliver David and Lucy Ernestine Galley Molinere 
two brothers, Johnny and Dennis Bergeron; and one sister, Agnes Bergeron.

She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson Association.

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CROWLEY, AUSTIN 

Austin Michael Marcel Crowley, infant, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died Monday, 
Jan. 13, 1997.

Graveside services were scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at Halfway Cemetery in Gray.

He is survived by his mother, Rita Jane Crowley; his father, Rodney Paul Marcel Jr.; his 
grandparents, Jean Crowley of Houma, Valerie and Rodney P. Marcel Sr. of Houma, and Mike 
Crowley of Lafayette; and one sister, Fantasia Crowley of Houma.

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FABRE, WILSON, SR. 

Wilson Joseph , Fabre Sr., 76, a native of Barataria and resident of Dulac, died at 2:05 
p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. 
to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Helena Perrin Fabre of Dulac; four sons, Terry and Wilson Fabre 
Jr., both of Houma, Milton "Mickey" Fabre of Chauvin, and Keith Fabre of Dulac; one 
daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Gayle) Trosclair of Houma; four sisters, Mrs. Walter (Amelia) 
Dufrene and Mrs. Addie (Eugenia) Dufrene, both of Barataria, and Mrs. Wilmer (Evelina) 
Agoff and Mrs. Dave (Genieve) Perrin, both of Lafitte; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartholomew and Amelia Belsome Fabre; one son, 
Calvin Fabre; four brothers, Randolph, Whitney, Clarence and Lawrence Fabre; and one 
granddaughter, Carla Fabre. 

He was a self-employed commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic 
Church.

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WEBSTER, EMMETT 

Emmett Lee Webster, 62, a native of Watertown, N.Y. and former longtime resident of Houma, 
died Monday. Jan. 13, 1997 in Watertown.

Burial was Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997 in Brookside Cemetery in Watertown.

He is survived by five sons, Frederick C. Webster of Gadsden, Ala., Emmett Lee Webster Jr. 
of Mannsville, N.Y., Thomas J. Webster of San Diego, Calif.; John M. Webster of Fort Smith, 
N.Y., and Christopher C. Webster of Watertown; three daughters, Danielle Webster and Mrs. 
Darren (Carol) Smith, both of Watertown, and Mary R. Ebarb of Fort Smith; one brother, 
Daniel Webster of Schenectady, N.Y.; and 15 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel T. and Mary Rose Bird Webster; and two 
sisters, Delia Kuzma and Leona Babineaux.

He was a former police officer, private detective and bondsman in Houma and Terrebonne 
Parish. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion 
Post No. 61.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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ADAMS, THOMAS, SR. 

Thomas Joseph "TJ" Adams Sr., 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 
10:21 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales 
Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Daigle Adams; three sons, Timothy John "Tim" and Thomas 
Joseph "Tommy" Adams Jr., both of Houma, and Todd Jude Adams of Lenhartsville, Pa.; three 
daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Polly) Burgess and Mrs. Glenn (Holly) Theriot, both of Houma, and 
Mrs. Gary (Amy) LeBoeuf of Destrehan; one sister, Doris Lindsay of Houma; and eight 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Marten and Betty Henry Adams; and two 
brothers, Earl "CoCo" and Donald Francis Adams.

He was a semi-retired supervisor for Antill Pipeline Construction, a U.S.
Navy veteran and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.

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ESCHETE, WARREN 

Warren Joseph "Bill" Eschete, 76. a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 p.m., 
Tuesday, Jan 14, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales 
Cathedral. 
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Mae LeBoeuf Eschete of Houma; one son, Ronald Francis 
Eschete of Houma; one daughter, Diana Lea Eschete of Houma; and one grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Cuneo Eschete; eight brothers, 
Horace, Loney, Howard, Wilkerson, Shepard, Warner, Wade and David Eschete; and two sisters, 
Rita Eschete Trosclair Fanguy Eschete and Leona Eschete Cenac. _

He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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LEFORT, SAMSON 

Samson Raymond Lefort, 94, a native of Leeville and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:38 a.m. 
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off.

He is survived by three sons, Pershing, Leroy and Sam Lefort Jr.; one daughter, Florence 
Lasseigne; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eusta B. Lefort; his second wife, Julie B. 
Lefort; his parents, Adrian and Elizabeth Pitre Lefort; two sons, Herman and Ernest Lefort; 
one daughter, Louella Lefort; two brothers, Andrew and Cleo Lefort; five sisters, Leonise 
Terrebonne, Victoria Dantin, Lucy Curole, Teresa Lefort and Amilian Lefort; two 
grandchildren;and one great-grandchild.

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TRAHAN, FRANCES 

Frances Leonard Trahan, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 
14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to 
funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in St. Anthony Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Allen J. and Gary J. Trahan, both of Houma; three daughters, 
Linda A. Trahan, Mrs. Daniel (Peggy) Swan and Mrs. Easton (Mona) LeCompte, all of Houma; 
two sisters, Mrs. Willard (Delta) Scott and Mrs. Goode (Betty) Chauvin, both of Houma; six 
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Junior Trahan; her parents, Wallace Albert 
and Adele Marie Bergeron Leonard; one daughter, Nancy Trahan; four brothers, Ray, George, 
Herman and Lendon Leonard; and two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Della) Rhodes and Mrs. George 
(Bessie) Kaupp.

She was a homemaker, a charter member of High Riser's Club and a parishioner of Annunziata 
Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Terrebonne Parish Library 
Association.

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DUPRE, JEANIE 

Jeanie Lynn Dupre, 18 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:57 p.m. Wednesday, 
Jan. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her mother, Beatrice Chaisson Dupre of Houma; her father, Earl Dupre of 
Houma; her stepfather, Oluse Dupre of Houma; two brothers, Ray and Earl Dupre Jr., both of 
Houma; and one sister, Christy Dupre of Houma.

She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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GUI1BEAUX, JOHN, JR.

John Wayne Guilbeaux Jr., three months, a native and resident of Grand lsle, died Thursday, 
Jan. 15, 1997

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in 
Grand lsle. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Josie Lynn Billiot and John Wayne Guilbeaux Sr.; his 
maternal grandparents, Florett Leona Crosby and Gerald Billiot; his paternal grandmother, 
Mary Ruby Matlock; one brother, Chet Anthony Billiot; and two sisters, Jade Ruby Guilbeaux 
and Leona Marie Billiot.

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HAMILTON, ALICE 

Alice Hamilton, 71, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died at 8:05 p.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997.

Dismissal was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland, with 
burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by three sons, James Wheaton of New Orleans, Gerald Murray of Raceland, and 
John Murray of Dallas; one daughter, Almetia Goff of Thibodaux; one brother, Abe Hamilton 
of Raceland; three sisters, Oliska Burch and Rosie Hamilton, both of Raceland, and Mildred 
Dabney of New Orleans; 27 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lydia Stewart Hamilton; one son, 
Clifford Hamilton; three brothers, Eldred, Samuel and Joseph Stewart; two sisters, Eliza 
Parker and Rebecca Mott; and one granddaughter, Hanna Almetia Goff.

She was a homemaker and a member of Greater Galillee Baptist Church of New Orleans.

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MUNSON, CHRISTINE 

Christine Hall Munson, 86, a native of Loxley, Ala., and resident of Houma, died 
At 7:20 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin 
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be_3 p.m. Friday at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, with 
burial in Magnolia Cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Munson MacDougall of Houma; one brother, William 
Hall of Foley, Ala.; two sisters, Ada Ellison of Loxley, and Isabel McPhaul of Montrose, 
Ala; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvanus Allen Muhson Jr., her parents, Walter 
Percy and Lilly Louise Anderson Hall; one brother, Walter Hall; and two sisters, Rebena 
Hall Nolan and Camille Hall jones.

She was a homemaker, a member of the Houma Concert Association and a member of Le Petit 
Theatre de Terrebonne. She was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, the Ladies 
Auxillary and the Junior Guild.

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RICHARDELLE, SEVERIN 

Severin Joseph "Sess" Richardelle, 73, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 
ll p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 
in Larose. Mass was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the church, with interment in the church 
mausoleum.

He is survived by his wife, Earline Marie Eschete Richardelle; one son, Zyrone J. "Tedey" 
Richardelle of Larose; one daughter, Linda Pereira of Raceland; one sister, Zelma 
Gauthreaux; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Felecia Thibodaux Richardelle; one 
son, Mickey Richardelle; five brothers, Abel, Peter, Tony, Claude and Eunice Richardelle; 
one sister, Nola Breaux; and two grandchildren.

He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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THOMAS, EARL 

Earl Thomas, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:14 p.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery.

He is survived by two daughters, Constance C. Womack of Houma, and Valarie Thomas of 
Monroe; two brothers, James and Irvin Thomas Sr., both of Houma; two sisters, Delma Scoby 
and Hilda Thomas, both of Houma; nine grandchildren; and Eve great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Neville Thomas; his parents, Anthony and Kitty 
Thomas Sr.; one son, Bernard Thomas; and four brothers, Elijah, Frank, Allen and Anthony 
Thomas Jr.

Information provided for Tuesday’s obituary for Earl Thomas incorrectly reported the 
following: a dismissal service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home; 
he was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Thomas.

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TROSCLAIR, SCOTT 

Scott M. Trosclair, 36, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednes-
day, ]an. 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gevevieve Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 1:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Monica Hebert Trosclair; his mother, Sherry Arcement Trosclair 
Herring; his stepfather, Dee Herring; two sons, Joshua and David Trosclair; one 
stepbrother, Michael Herring; and one sister, Marie Annette Trosciair Bollinger.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Trosclair; and his grand parents, George and 
Jeanne Trosclair and Mr. and Mrs. Nolie Arcement Sr. 

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BILLIOT, LESLEE 

Leslee Anne Billiot, 3 months, a native and resident of Houma died Thursday, Jan. 16 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with 
burial in St. Ann Cemetery.

She is survived by her mother, Tynoa Lynn Billiot of Houma; her grandparents, Dave and 
Linda Billiot Sr. of Houma; her great-grandparents, lrvin and Cecile Babin of Houma, and 
Agnes Billiot of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and one sister, Lynsey Cecile Billiot.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Victor Billiot.

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FORET, JOHN 

John M. Foret, 54, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 
1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Raceland. 
Mass will be at noon Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy LeBlanc Foret; his mother, Judith Gaubert Foret; two 
daughters, Patti Jane Armand and Mary Beth Pierce; one stepdaughter, Brandie Stewart; one 
brother, Wilson Foret; two sisters, Viltresse Catherine Zeringue and Betty Galliano; and 
two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Gaudet Foret; and his father, Murphy 
Foret.

He was the owner of G.&F. Sporting Center in Raceland.

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RICHARDS, DALLAS 

Dallas Winston Richards, 52, a native of Eunice and resident of Houma, died at 10:34 a.m. 
Thursday, Jan. 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to 
funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
burial in St.Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Melancon Richards; his parents, Dallas and Lucille Lambert 
Richards of Eunice; and two daughters, Caroline Richards of Santa Barbara, Calif., and 
Aimee Richards of Houma.

He was a mud engineer for M.I. Drilling Fluids, a member of Alpha Zeta and a parishioner of 
Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. 

Obituary information provided for Friday's Courier omitted the surviving son of Dallas 
Winston Richards. He is survived by one son, David Richards of Houma.   

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ROHILLIARD, JOSEPH 

Joseph Rohilliard, 71, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, 
Jan. 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Mark Baptist Church in 
Labadieville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Hamilton Rohilliard; his mother, Hester Whaley; four 
sons, Cornell, Ronald, Waymon and Joseph Rohilliard Jr.; two daughters, Gladys and LaTangie 
Rohilliard; one brother, Murphy Rohilliard; four sisters, Rose Meads, Bessie Brown, Mary 
Moore and Betty Woods;
seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, Waymon Rohilliard; one brother, Waymon Rohilliard; 
and two sisters, Florence and Doris Rohilliard.

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STREAMS, EARL, JR. 

Earl "Coach" Streams Jr., 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 
1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Earl Streams III of Thibodaux; two daughters, Bernadette Dillon 
and Barbara Fletcher, both of Thibodaux; two brothers, Bernard and FloydStreams Sr., both 
of Thibodaux; one sister, Delores Streams of Thibodaux; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nesby Norris Streams; and his parents, Earl and 
Gertie Mae Streams Sr.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, a retired Lafourche Parish school teacher and a member of 
Calvary United Methodist Church.

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BRUCE, VICTOIRE 

Victoire Plaisance Bruce, 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 
17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Adelaide Gisclair, Louise Vizier and Odelia Bordlee; 
one brother, Reed Plaisance; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Bruce her parents, Andre and Adelaide 
Guidry Plaisance; six brothers, Henry, Andrew, Frankie and Elix, Alex and Harris Plaisance.

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HYMEL, ISAAC 

Isaac Hymel, 79, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, 
Jan. 17, 1997.

Funeral arrangements are pending, call Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for more 
information.

He is survived by two sons, Gene and Chris Hymel; one brother, Sidney Himel; one sister; 
Nora Rogers; four grandchildren; and two great-grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Hymel; his parents, Davis and Adaline Hymel; 
one son, Barry Hymel; one daughter, Lynn Hymel; and one brother, Ivy Himel.

He was a retired employee of Texaco, Inc. and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

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LEDET, SELMA 

Selma Ledet Ledet, 75, a native of Patterson and resident of Schriever, died at 2:30 a.m. 
Friday, Jan. 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in 
Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by two brothers, Warren and Earl Ledet Sr.: and four sisters, Pearl Sevin, 
Dorothy Chiasson, Elsie Arcement and Barbara Chiasson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Ledet; and her parents, McLean U. Ledet 
and Stella Callahan.

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SCHMILL, JEANNE 

Jeanne Molaison Schmilll, 79, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:50 p.m. 
Friday, Jan. 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Mass will be 
at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by a son, Billy Schmill; two daughters, Brenda Savoie and Linda Kelone; one 
brother, Luby Molaison; four sisters, Lena Portier, Anita McLaughlin, Una Mae Orlopp and 
Elizabeth Davis; 10 grandhchildren; and 11 great~grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jens Schmill; two parents, Onezip and Bernadette 
Matherne Molaison; one son, Luther Schmill; two brothers, Nelson and Randolph Molaison; and 
two sisters, Louise Marcel and Olive Matherne.

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ADAMS, ROSA 

Rosa Breaux Hill Adams, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, 
Jan. 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's 
Funeral Home in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux with burial in St. 
Mary's cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Adams; one son, William Wayne Hill; two stepsons, 
Larry and Glenn Adams; one daughter, Sandra Hill Theriot; one stepdaughter, Claire Adams 
Legendre; two sisters, Earline Gervais and Lily Rose Oncale; six grandchildren; six 
stepgrandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband; Wayne A. Hill; her parents, Wallace and 
Lelia Webre Breaux; and two sisters, Bonnie France and Elmira Riche.

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LAGARD, BURNED 

Buneed B. Lagard, 70, a native of Gibson and resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, Jan. 
18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City 
and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Triumph Baptist Church. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survivied by two daughters, Patricia Lagard Johnson of New Iberia, and Vanessa Lagard 
Hebert of Morgan City; two brothers, Lionel and Arthur E. Lagard, both of Morgan City; one 
sister, Euneda Lagard Aldridge of Houston, Texas; and five grandchildren.

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LANDRY, TODD 

Todd Paul Landry, 23, a native of Houma and resident of Westlake, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 
1997.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy 
Rosary Cemtery. 

He is survived by his parents, Bob and Winnona L. Landry; his maternal
grandmother, Ruby McGee LeDeoux; and one brother, Ryan Landry.

He was preceded in death by his patemal grandparents, Augustin and Adalia Matheme Landry 
Jr.; his maternal grandfather, Vorris LeBlanc; and his matemal step-grandfather, Joseph 
Cormier.

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BOURG, LUKE 

Luke Bourg, 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10 a.m. Sunday, 
Jan. 19, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Joseph Bourg Sr.; one daughter, Rita Clement; one brother, John 
Bourg; two sisters, Agnes Guidry and Vivian Bourg; five grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Naquin Bourg; his parents, Femand and Alice 
Morvant Bourg;four brothers, Alcide, Joseph, Freddie and Leonce Bourg; and one sister, Mary 
Vicknair.

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FRICKEY, ALBERTA 

Alberta Comardelle Frickey, 77, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Sunday, Jan. 
19, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Gertrude Catholic 
Church in Des Allemands. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with 
burial in Matheme Cemetery in Bayou Blue.

She is survived by her husband.
Tracy Frickey, three sons, Richard, Sherwood and Kent Frickey; one daughter, Donna 
Camardelle; one brother, Edward Camardelle; one sister, Lorina Matheme; nine grandchildren; 
and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Adele Duet Comardelle; five brothers, 
Henry, Elliott, Herbert, Whitney and Clarence Comardelle Sr.; and one sister, Gertie Bruce.

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LEBOEUF, NORMAN 

Norman Anthony "Toot" LeBoeuf Sr., 77, a native of Harvey and resident of Chauvin, died at 
2:29 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19.1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the 
Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery.

He is survived by four sons, Edward Joseph, Roy Anthony and Norman Anthony LeBoeuf Jr., all 
of Chuavin, and Larry Joseph LeBoeuf of Bayou Blue; seven grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Marie Boudreaux LeBoeuf; his parents, Marcel 
and Mabel Breaux LeBoeuf; one son, Eddie Paul LeBoeuf; four brothers, Gilbert, Junius, 
Joseph and Nolton "Bay" LeBoeuf; and two sisters, Leonese Orgeron and Leona Parker.

He was a retired roughneck for South Louisiana Drilling, a U.S. Army veteran of World War 
II, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church.

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BILLIOT, SYLVESTER 

Sylvester Francis Billiot, 92, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died 
at 9:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Milton and Wenceslaus Billiot Sr., both of Isle Jean Charles; 
six daughters, Venecia Billiot Naquin, Helen Billiot Naquin, Maryline Billiot Naquin, 
Wilma Naquin and Zelma Naquin, all of Isle Jean Charles, and Marthie Billiot Maher of 
Gretna; one half-brother, Harry Dardar of Isle Jean Charles; one half-sis-ter, Justine 
Dardar of Isle Jean Charles; 44 grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alfrida Naquin Billiot; his second wife, Melina 
Dardar Naquin Billiot; his parents, Simon L. and Helen Verdun Billiot; his stepfather, 
Etienne Dardar; his stepmother, Artemise Verdun Billiot; his grandparents, Lastin Billiot, 
Homer Verdun, Adelaide Billiot and Carmelite Dardar; one son, Alexander Billiot Sr.; two 
daughters, Martha Naquin and Mava Naquin Hendon; four half-brothers, Ernest and Paul 
Billiot, and Willie and Alces Dardar; three half-sisters, Emestine Billiot, Hattie Dardar 
Naquin and Thelma Dardar; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three great-
great-grandchildren.

He was a retired self-employed trapper, shtimper and carpenter and a parishioner of St. 
Charles Catholic Church.

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BLANCHARD, HENRY, SR. 

Henry Joseph "Harry" Blanchard Sr. 70 a native Chauvin died at 1:15 am. today Monday, Jan. 
20, 1997

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the 
Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. 
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Henry "June" Blanchard Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond 
(Charlotte) Boudoin; four brothers, Jerris, Russel and Roland Blanchard and Steve Dubois; 
four sisters, Mrs. Paul (Angelic) Souldelier, Mrs. Bruce (Elma) Benoit, Betty Joyce Blanchard 
and Mrs. Don (Mary) Curtis; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Trahan Blanchard; his parents, Emest and Elmire 
Prosperie Blanchard; two brothers, Roy and Davis Blanchard; and two sisters, Edna Pellegrin 
and Wilma LeBouef.


Obituary information provided for Monday's Courier incorrectly reported the name of Henry 
Joseph "Harry" Blanchard's deceased brother. He was preceded in death by his brother, Druis 
Blanchard.

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MELTON, RALPH 

Ralph Eugene Melton Jr., 20, a native of Artesia, N.M., and resident of Houma, died Monday, 
Jan. 20, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Shiloh Baptist Church in 
Lawrence County, Miss. Funeral services were scheduled for 4 p.m. today at the church.
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Ralph Eugene Melton Sr. of Louisiana; his mother, Genevieve 
Theriot Domangue of Sontag, Miss.; one brother, Bobby Melton of Knoxville, Tenn.; one 
sister, Ollie Melton of Sontag; and his grandmothers, Victory Theriot LeBouef of Houma, and 
Ann Boun of South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Walter Melton and Roy Theriot.

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SMALL, BARBARA 

Barbara "Bobbie Lee" Talbot Small, 47, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:15 
p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in 
Napoleonville. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

She is survived by her husband, Michael J. Small; her parents, Aubert and Barbara Braud 
Talbot Sr.; three daughters, Jennifer, Vickie and Beth Small; one brother, Aubert Talbot 
Jr.; and three sisters, Sherryl T. Simoneaux, Gayle T. Boudreaux and Stacy T. Ourso.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Aubert L. and Elizabeth O. Talbot and Maurice 
and Lucille Braud.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Anne Building Fund.

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BERGERON, AIMEE 

Aimee Roundtree Bergeron, 94, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 
a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Dugas and Norma Johnson;
four sisters, Anna Lee Baye, Margaret Babin, Kathleen Trosclair and Made-
lyn Daigle; three grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and one great-
great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Bergeron; her parents, John and Bertha 
ADams Roundtree; and four sisters, Celine Adams, Beverly Caillouet, Stella Daigle and 
Infant Roundtree.

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CEFALU, JOSEPH, SR. 

Joseph John Cefalu Sr., 87, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 
1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at the 
funeral home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lussan Cefalu; five daughters, Mary Elizabeth 
Cefalu Duplantis of Houma, Mrs. Gerald (JoAnn) Blanchard and Mrs. Charles (Peggy) Gowland, 
both of Morgan City, Jacqueline Cefalu of Lafayette, and Mrs. Michael (Helena) Montgomery 
of Opelousas; three sons, William A,nthony and Kenneth Charles Cefalu, both of Morgan City, 
and Joseph John Cefalu Jr. of Baton Rouge; one sister, Rose Cefalu Siracusa of Morgan City; 
28 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Dominica Maggio Cefalu; one daughter, 
Joan Annette Cefalu; two brothers, Vincent and Ignatius Cefalu; and one sister, Conchetta 
Ccfalu Orfanello.

He was utilities director of Morgan City for 40 years, a member of the St.
Mary Parish Police Jury for 16 years, eight of which he was president. 
He was a Paul Harris Fellow, served on the Morgan City council, was a charter member and 
past president of the Morgan City Rotary Club and was twice president of the Morgan City 
Chamber of Commerce. He was active in the Boy Scouts for over 50 y sars, serving in every 
capacity including president of the Evangeline Area Council and receiving the Silver Beaver 
Award. 
He was a member of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus, past Grand Knight and District 
Deputy and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Church Restoration 
Fund, Morgan City, La. 70381 or to the Joseph John Cefalu Sr. Scholarship Fund at Central 
Catholic High School, 2100 Cedar St., Morgan City, La.

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CORTEZ, HAZEL 

Hazel Granier Cortez, 81, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, 
Jan. 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in 
Kraemer. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Arnold Cortez; seven daughters, Viola C. Reulet, Martha C. 
Rougee, Beatrice C. Delatte, Lorraine C. Martinez, Dale C. Naquin, Gail C. Cortez and Dinah 
Brooks; one brother, Jessie Granier; one sister, Essa Mae Cortez; 26 grandchildren; 30 
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rosemary Larousse Granier; three 
brothers, Emmett, Vance and Daniel Granier; and two sisters, Laura and Odette Cortez.

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DIAZ, ALICE 

Alice LeBlanc Diaz, 94, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 a.m. 
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 
a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by three nephews, Jess, John and Daniel "Pop" Weimer;and one niece, Mim W. 
Schmidt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis J. Diaz, her parents, Joseph LeBlanc and 
Elizabeth Gaudet; two brothers, Harris and Sidney LeBlanc; one niece, Ruth W. Edwards; and 
two sisters, Elne LeBlanc and Necia L. Weimer.

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LANDRY, LUCETTE 

Lucette Marie Landry, 94, a resident of Abbeville, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997.

Visitation and funeral services were at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville and burial was in 
the St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, Thursday.

She is survived by a niece, Bernice B. Bourg of Houma; several other nieces and nephews; 
and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edolie Trahan Landry; two brothers, 
Espera Landry and Clemile Landry; and two sisters, Clodera "Koda" d'Augereau and Esperie 
Bourge Escudier.

She was retired from 55 years of employment at Heymann's Drug Store and Begneaud's Pharmacy 
in Lafayette.

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LEPINE, URONIE 

Uronie Zeringue Lepine, 88, a native of Ama and resident of Hahnville, died at 3:58 p.m. 
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in 
Hahnville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Harry Joseph Lepine; two daughters, Lois Falgout and Stella 
Abrams; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Joseph Lepine, her parents, Noe and Marie 
Z. Zenngue; three brothers, Clement, Noah and Edmond Zeringue; and three sisters, Eva 
Gaubert, Clothilde Andry and Noemie Bellanger.

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MATHERNE, GIL 

Gil Matherne, 31, a native of Bourg and resident 11:34 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.

He is survived by his mother, Malvina Trahan; his friend, Earline Verdin; four brothers, 
Henry, Glenn, Mark and Lynn John Matherne; one sister, Rose Blanchard; his grand-mother, 
Mary Bourg; and his step-grandfather, Leonard Bourg.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Matherne Sr.; his grand-parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. August Matherne; his grandfather, Gibson Galliano; and one brother, Albert Matherne 
Jr.

He was a member of the Dulac Volunteer Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samart Funeral Home.

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ZERINGUE, OLIVIA 

Olivia Hebert Zeringue, 94, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, 
Jan. 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Marys Nativity Catholic 
Church in Raceland.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Gordon, "Jack", Viltresse â "Duke" and O.J.
Zeringue; one daughter, Eunice Z. Elliott; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Viltresse Joseph Zeringue, her parents, Olezime 
and Emily Danos Hebert; and two sisters, Hortense H. Zeringue and Octavia Diaz.

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ADAMS, NORA 

Nora Guidroz Adams, 81, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 5:10 p.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy 
Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. 
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in St. Charles Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Whitless "Dub" Adams Jr., two sons, Cedric and Whitless 
"Butch" Adams III; two daughters, Cynthia Patrick and Sandra Garth; two brothers, Ernest 
and Irving Guidroz; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Zoe Richoux Guidroz; four brothers, 
Sylvester, Felix, Sidney and Harris Guidroz; and two sisters, Jeanne Chiasson and Elvira 
Morvant. 

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BERTELSMAN, AHNA 

Alma Dale Bertelsman, 96, a native of Delay, Miss., and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:30 
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Galliano. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie 
Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Bertelsman of Cut Off, and Dale Bertelsman of Lake 
Jackson, Texas; one sister, QBelle Bailey of Gilmer, Texas; two grandchildren; and four 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Victor Bertelsman; and her parents, John 
Henry and Hattie Alverda Fuller johnson.

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CLARK, MARIE 

Marie Ernestine Francis Clark, 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:14 p.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. 
A prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Holy Family Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Howard Fanguy Jr. of Houma; one brother, john Francis of Dulac; 
and one sister, Edna Francis Fanguy of Houma.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilert Clark, her parents, Wallace and Victoria 
Verdin Francis; and two sisters, Marie Elaine Verdin and Albertine Francis Rodrigue.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.

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DANTIN, AMY 

Amy Collins Dantin, 77, a native of GoldeniMeadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 
a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. 
Mass will be at 11_a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Gerald, James and Nelson "Smokey" Dantin Jr.; three 
daughters, Mrs. Ray (Ella) Anglette, Genevieve Artigue and Geraldine Fournier; seven 
sisters, Virgus C. Boudreaux, Delta C. Bryant, Katie C. Charamie, Leona C. Duet, Leonise C. 
Smith, Annie C. Zeringue and Margie M. Collins; 19 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 
21 great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Dantin Sr.; her parents, Aramise and 
Deomse Encalade Collins; three brothers, Paurice, Juan and Roger J. Collins; and one 
sister, Ruth C. Christin LeBlanc.

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FORET, DEVIN 

Pfc. Devin Paul Foret, U.S. Marine Cogps, 20, a native and resident of    Thibodaux, died 
at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997.   ~    

Funeral services are pending, call Thibodaux Funeral Home at 446-8826 after Saturday for 
information.

He is survived by his parents, David and Barbara Boudreaux Foret; one brother, Drew Paul 
Foret; his grandmothers, Edna Duplantis Foret and Vivian LeRay; and his step-grandfather, 
Ronald LeRay.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Lollace Boudreaux and Isaac Foret Sr. 

He was a member of the South Thibodaux Fire Company.

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OUGEL, EDWARD, SR. 

Edward Joseph Ougel Sr., 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 
8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in 
Larose. 
Mass will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by five sons, Melvin, Clifford, Bobby, Brent and Edward Ougel Jr.; six 
daughters, Mavis Cheramie, Judy Naquin, Connie Griffin, Nannette Rousse, Patsy Guidry and 
Neina Matherne; two brothers, Morris and Leonce Ougel Jr.; three sisters, Aline Theriot, 
Ethel Rousseve and Ella Mae Ougel; 28 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Flavia Adams Ougel; his parents, Leonce J. and Olzina 
Gaudet Ougel Sr.; and one brother, Bronnell Ougel.

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THIBODAUX, DOLIEN 

Dolien Paul Thibodaux, 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Nazie Mars Thibodaux; four sons, Bradley, Murray, Tommy and 
Leslie, "Bud" Thibodaux; three daughters, Sadie Comeaux, Kathleen Becnel and Linda 
Chiasson; one brother, Joseph Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eno and Judith Durocher Thibodaux; two brothers, 
Jules and Rivers Thibodauni; and two sisters, Earline Trosclair and Loridia Benoit Mire.

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TOUPS, DOROTHY 

Dorothy Clark Green Toups, 73, a native of Crowley and resident of Houma, died at 2:29 p.m. 
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral 
services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.

She is survived by her husband, Elward Joseph Toups, one son, Gene Ray Green of Houma; one 
daughter, Martha Ervin of Houma; one brother, Wallace Clark of Eunice; four grand-children; 
and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Quincy Green; her parents, Oran and Goldie 
Druscilla Clark; and two sisters, Ethel Lee Buckley and Edith Murray.

She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma.

Obituary information provided for Thursday's Courier omitted the following information from 
the obituary of Dorothy Clark Green Toups. She was preceded in death by one brother, 
Stephen Clark.

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ALBERT, ALONZO 

Alonzo Joseph Albert, 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, 
Jan. 23, 1997.

Visitation and religious services were Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in 
Thibodaux. 
Burial will be in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif.

He is survived by two sons, Carl and Joseph Albert; five daughters, Pamela Albert Johnson, 
Eugenia Albert, Dora Monterrio, Stephanie Albert and Mary Albert; one brother, Lester 
Albert; one half-brother, Eugene Thomas; three sisters, Cleo Lee, Loraine Grant and 
Florence jones; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Toney Albert; and his parents, Lester J. and 
Eugenia Pellebon Albert.

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DUGAS, HENRY 

Henry Paul Dugas, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 
1997 

Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, 
with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Elda Fonseca Dugas; two daughters, Diana Bergeron of Houma, and 
Linda Dugas of Metairie; six brothers, Wilfred, Morris, Addie, Aaron, Johnny P. and Dudley 
Dugas, all of Houma; and three sisters, Casabelle Brunet, Mary Lee Waguespack and Gertie 
Blanchard, all of Houma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Ozia Babin Dugas.

He was the proprietor of Dugas Brothers Grocery Store, a U.S. Army veteran of World War Il, 
a life member of Disabled American Veterans, a member of American Legion Post No. 0031, a 
member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3700 Bergeron-Bonvillain Post and a parishioner 
of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.

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LUCAS, LUTHER 

Luther Wesley "Dub" Lucas Jr., 68 , a native of Enigma, Ga., and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at 
Thibodaux Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Linda F. Lucas; three sons, Raymond D., james W. and William S. 
Lucas; three brothers, D.W., D.R. and T.P. Lucas; two sisters, Patricia Shepard and Shirley 
jordan; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther W. and Alda McMurphy Lucas Sr.; and one 
brother, Clifford W. Lucas.

He was a retired U.S. Army sergeant major and a retired employee of Nadasco Omnitech.

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STANLEY, KENNETH 

Kenneth Lee Stanley Sr., 60, a native of Pittsburg, Kan., and resident of Houma, died at 
12:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 

A prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Magnolia Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes LeBlanc Stanley of Houma; his mother, Lena Griffith 
Taroli of Arma, Kan.; three sons, Kenneth john Robichaux and Keith Stanley, both of Houma, 
and Kenneth Lee Stanley ]r. of Canton, N.C.; one brother, Jack Stanley of Pittsburg; three 
sisters, Betty jones of Arma, Shirley Slovack of Ben Wheeler, Texas, and Barbara Anderson 
of Nacogdoches, Texas; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Stanley Sr.; one brother, James E. 
Stanley Jr.; one halfbrother, Michael Evans; and one sister, Lena Marie Stanley.

He was a retired roughneck for Superior Casing Crews and a member of First Baptist Church 
of Houma.

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PITRE, KERMIT 
PITRE, NORA 
PITRE, AUDIE 

Funeral services are scheduled Monday for husband and wife, Kermit and Nora Pitre, and 
their son, Audie, who were killed in a car crash at 6:12 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart 
Funeral Home in Cut Off. 
Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

Kermit Thomas Pitre, 50, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, is survived by 
his mother, Noelie Boudreaux Pitre; one son, Kelly Pitre;
one daughter, Shelly Pitre Breaux; and one sister, Sheila Curole. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Percy F. Pitre.

Nora Cheramie Pitre, 43, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, is survived by 
one son, Kelly Pitre; one daughter, Shelly Pitre Breaux; two brothers, Dudley and Ernest 
Cheramie; and two sisters, Lorraine Guidry and Irene Bourgeois. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, joseph and Clara Guidry Cheramie.

Audie Thomas Pitre 26, a native of Gallxano and resident of Cut Off, is survived by his 
friend, Michelle Griffin; his grandmother, Noelie Pitre; one brother, Kelly Pitre; and one 
sister, Shelly Pitre Breaux. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Percy F. Pitre; and his maternal 
grandparents, Joseph and Clara Guidry Cheramie.

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LEBOEUF, JAMES 

James Anthony LeBoeuf Sr., 74, a native of Berwick and resident of Morgan City, died at 
4:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 1997.

Visitation is 3 to 10 p.m. today and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hargrave Funeral Home. 
Religious services are 11 a.m. Monday at Pharr Chapel Methodist Church with burial in 
Morgan City Mausoleum. 
There will be a veteran's graveside service by East St. Mary Funeral Squad.

He is survived by his second wife, Maggie Adams LeBoeuf; three sons, James LeBoeuf Jr., 
Thomas E. LeBoeuf and Raymond LeBoeuf, all of Morgan City; four daughters, Mrs. Terry W. 
(Madge)â LaCoste, Mrs. Alan A. (Barbara) Breaux Sr. and Mrs. Alvin M. (Vivian) Cockerham, 
all of Morgan City, and Mrs. Dan (Elizabeth) Leedom of DeRidder; three brothers, Roland 
LeBoeuf of Lafayette, and Edward J. LeBoeuf and Roy F. LeBoeuf, both of Houma; 15 
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Bonvillan; his parents, Constant Irvin 
and Aurelia Chauvin LeBoeuf; one brother, Howard J. LeBoeuf; and one great-granchild.

He was a member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion, AARP, and past king of Golden 
Age'ers.

He was a self-employed merchant and operated Morgan City Furniture Co. for more than 40 
years.

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RICHARD, WALTER 

Walter Celestin Richard, 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3 a.m. Friday, 
Jan. 24, 1997.

Visitation is 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home 
in Labadieville. Religious services are 10 a.m.
Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria Traigle Richard; two sons, Tyrone "Mike" Richard Sr. 
and Walter Louis Paul Richard; one daughter, Mrs. Dalton (Veronica) Landry; one brother, 
Pierre Richard; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie (Martha) Landry and Mrs. Ernest (Mildred) Acosta; 
14 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Desire and Cordelia Cavalier Richard; one brother, 
Dorphy Joseph Richard; and five sisters, Agnes Cedatol, Annie Bourg, Olphida Arcement, 
Delta Hemendez and Laura Vine.

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THIBODAUX, WHITNEY 

Whitney "T-Red" Joseph Thibodaux, 74, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 6 p.m. 
Friday, Jan. 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home.
Religious services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Adeline Delatte Thibodaux; one son, Joseph Calvin Thibodaux; 
one daughter, Flossie T. Hebert; one brother, John W. Thibodaux; four grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Adele Tabor Thibodaux; two brothers, 
Adam and J.D. Thibodaux; and two sisters, Tiny Ordogne and Verina Sanchez.

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WALKER, JOHN 

John Joseph Walker, 53, 3 native anil resident of Houma, died at 8150 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. 
1997

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvm Funeral Home. Mass will 
be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Cecile Pontiff Walker; five sons, Rodney, Kenneth, Carey, 
Danny and Joey Walker; three brothers, Carroll, Gerald and George Walker; one sister, 
Lillian McFaden: and three grand- Walker children.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Antonie Walker.

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DELATTE, CARRIE 

Carrie Hebert Delatte, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 
1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux.

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with 
burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay.

She is survived by one son, Ruben Delatte; one daughter, Laura Duhe, one sister, Leonise 
Tabor; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Delatte; her parents, Ruben and Amy 
Moliason Hebert; and one brother, Harry Hebert.

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LANDRY, LOUISE 

Louise L. Landry, 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at noon 
Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Landry and Mrs. William (Mona Rae) 
Ballard; one sister, Mrs. J. Harold (Florence) Matheme; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Landry; her parents, Lawerence "Laurent" 
and Rita Molaison LeTour, five brothers, Charles, Murphy, Edward, Claude "Cowboy" and 
George "Jobie" LeTour; and two sisters, Lillian Charleville and Marie Schallici.

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LARIS, MARIETTA 

Marietta Folse Laris, 91, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, 
Jan. 25, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in 
Lockport. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. at the church, with 
burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery.

She is survived by one brother, Albert M. Folse; three sisters, Odelia Folse, Celine Folse 
and Marie Folse.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sabin Laris; her parents, Joseph and Notessia 
Waguespack Folse; two brothers, Olida and joseph Folse; and one sister, Henrietta Folse.

She was a parishoner of Holy Savior Parish.

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BOUDREAUX, JOSEPH 

Joseph Boudreaux, 81, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 
1997.

Funeral arrangements are pending, call Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for information.

He is survived by his companion, Katie Heard of Oak Grove; one daughter, Jeannie Heflick of 
Biloxi, Miss.; and one sister, Leah B. Roberson of Bayou Blue.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Octavia Rogers Boudreaux; four 
brothers, Clay, Paul, Erank and Hays Boudreaux; and five sisters, Mabel Boudreaux, Ada 
Poincot, Lena Babin, Eminile Maronge and Alieda Robinson.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.

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BRADLEY, MARGIE BEO 

Margie Mae Beo Bradley, no age given, native Terrebonne Parish and resident of New Orleans, 
died Sunday Jan. 26, 1997 in an automobile accident in New Orleans.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Dorothy Lawless Mortuary in New Orleans.

She is survived by her husband, Artie Bradley, one son, John V. Bradley; one daughter, 
Carolyn Bradley; three brothers, Albert, Irvin and Earl Beo; and two sisters, Margaret and 
Janet Beo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Grace Granger Beo; one brother, Clarence 
Beo Sr.; and two sisters, Rose Beo and Geraldine Beo McGowan.

She was a homemaker and a Jehovah's Witness.

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CANTRELLE, ALLEN 

Allen Joseph "Hoss" Cantrelle, Sr., 63, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Gibson, 
died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his companion, Barbara "Minnie" Giroir of Gibson; two sons, Allen "Pappy" 
Cantrelle Jr. of Gibson, and Aaron P. "Boo" Cantrelle of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Rod 
(Estelle) Bonvillain of Houma; four brothers, Andrew Joseph, Emile Joseph and Joseph Adam 
Cantrelle, all of Houma, and Morris Joseph Cantrelle of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Julia 
Marie Johnson of Chicago, and Annabell Cantrelle Wiley of Houma; and tive grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeneieve Antill Cantrelle; his parents, Jean Casmier 
and Estella Marie Richoux Cantrelle; and one brother, Junius Joseph Cantrelle.

He was a retired derrick hand for Kerr McGee, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a 
parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

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CUNNINGHAM, ARMAND 

Armand Justin "Sonny" Cunningham Jr., 65, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, 
died at 8235 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church 
cemetery. - -A    

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Peffer Cunningham of Houma; Cunningham three sons, 
Clayton and Clinton Cunningham, both of Houma, and Armand Justin Cunningham III of 
Shreveport; one daughter, Angel Cunningham of Houma; two stepdaughters, Mitzi and Cecilia 
"Cissy" Cowling, both of Shreveport;
six brothers, Kenneth, Julius, Roy, Philip and Clay Louis Cunningham, all of Houma, and 
Anthony "Tony" Cunningham, of Slaughter; three sisters, Mrs. Junius (Grace) Robichaux of 
Cumming, Ga., Janell Boudreaux of Denham Springs, and Mrs. Sidney (Linda) Duplantis Jr. of 
Houma; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bettye Jean Rambin Cunningham; his parents, 
Armand  Justin and Aimee Elizabeth LeCompte Cunningham Sr.; one brother, Louis Cunningham; 
and one sister, Barbara Lovell.

He was a retired bridge tender for Louisiana Department of Transpsortation and Development, 
a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church.

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DUPLANTIS, SIDNEY 

Sidney John Duplantis Sr., 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 
12:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Lydie Champagne Duplantis of Houma; seven sons, Kenneth, Ralph, 
Wayne, Donald, James, David and Sidney Duplantis Jr., all of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. 
Charles (Barbara) Jordan and  Mrs Michael(Wanda) Dupre, both of Houma, and Gail Yancey of 
Califomia; one brother, V.J. Duplantis of Houma; two sisters, Doris Colwart and Jenny 
Bergeron, both of Houma; 24 grandchildren; and 15 great-grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Valmore and Cora Babin Duplantis; two daughters, 
Frances Xavier and Susan Elizabeth Duplantis; two brothers, Ivy and Abbie Duplantis; and 
three sisters, Agnes Hebert, Lou Leonard and Marie Matherne.

He was a retired South Louisiana Electric Cooperative Association employee, a veteran of 
the U.S. National Guard and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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LOVELL, WILLIAM 

William Joseph Lovell jr., 40, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 
11:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Houma.

He is survived by three brothers, Harry and Buddy Lovell, both of Houma, and James Lovell 
of Pierre Part; and six sisters, Barbara Acy of Jackson, Miss., Pat Hebert of Lockport, 
Linda Sevin of Houma, Carolyn James of Brandon, Miss., Vera Hilton of Slidell, and Khristie 
Lovell of Pierre Part.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph and Elvira Mary Dion Lovell Sr.; 
and two brothers, Daniel Glynn and Tommy Lynn Lovell.

He was a self-employed hair stylist and a memeber of First Baptist Church.

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MOLAISON, JUDITH 

Judith "Judy" Richard Molaison, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:07 p.m. 
Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, CJ. and Wayne "Hick" Molaison; two daughters, Cynthia Naquin 
and Marie Ordoyne; one brother, Camille "Britch" Richard; one sister, Mildred Naquin; seven 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Molaison, her parents, Lucien Richard and 
Edna Bourgeois; three brothers, LJ., Edward and Roland Richard; and two sisters, Edna and 
Alice Weimer.

She was a member of the Catholic Daughters for 51 years.

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TERREBONNE, DOLLY 

Dolly Allen Terrebonne, 72, a native of Atterson, Ky., and resident of Houma, died at 7:25 
p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesd at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Grand Isle Cemetery.

She is survived by one godchild, Mallori Soderstrum;: seven nieces, Frazia, Melissa, Alaina 
and Ariel Terrebonne, Sheila and Mia Bradberry and Marisa Soderstrum; nine nephews, David, 
Seth, Maurice Jr. and Maurice Terrebonne III, Gerald, Matthew and Gerald Soderstrum ll, and 
Bobby and Bobby Bradberry ll; one daughter, Rose Marie Resnick of Cincinnati; four 
brothers, Bob, Allen, Layton and Payton Allen; three sisters, Sue Rash, Thelma Kelly and 
Patricia Shelton; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hypolite Terrebonne, and her parents, Layton and 
Ruth Hayes Allen.

She was the retired proprietor for the Snack Shack Restaurant in Grand Isle, a member of 
the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 309 and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic 
Church.

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WHITNEY, OPAL 

Opal Marguerite Kolb Whitney, 71, native of Bentley and former resident of Houma, died at 
6:08 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 in Baton Rouge.  

Funeral services were Thursday in Baton Rouge, with 
interment in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Willie J. Whitney of Baton Rouge, three sons, Newell and 
Richard Whitney, both of Baton Rouge, and Bill Whitney Jr. of Utah; five daughters, Alicia 
Brumheld and Delia Rotolo, both of Baton Rouge, Marlene Rugg of California, Jeanne 
Christensen of Utah, and Cina Guy of Gonzales; two sisters, Aline Kolb of Delhi and 
Virginia Wallace of Houston, Ark; 33 grand-
children; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Manning Kolb and Rachel Louisiana 
Anderson; three brothers, Alison R., Reese Marlin and James Tilman Kolb; and one sister 
Geneva Kolb Baker.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Baker Ward, and served 
as a missionary in Nauvoo, Ill., from 1983 to 1985 and in Dallas from 1990 to 1991.

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WILLIAMS, JESSINA 

Jessina "Jay" Layhorn Williams, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 
p.m. today at St. Luke Baptist Church in Waterproof. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.,

She is survived by her husband, Calvin Paul Williams, two daughters, Barbara Jean Julien of 
Donaldsonville, and Dolores Hadley of Houma; two brothers, John Soloman and Lionel Beamon, 
both of Gibson; two sisters, Odile Carvin of Houma, and Margie Kenny of Gibson; 12 
grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oscar Harvey Smith; her parents, Jessey and 
Louise Mitchell Layhorn; one daughter, Mary Ann Smith Batiste.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church.

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ANGERT, THOMAS 

Thomas Augustine Angert, 40, a native of Pittsburgh and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 
p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 1997.

Arrangements will be handled Friday by Clary-Godwin Funeral Home in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., 
(904) 892-2511. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church in 
Freeport, Fla., with 
burial in Watcher Cemetery in Freeport.

He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Mary Angert of Freeport: two brothers, Joseph C. 
Angert of St. Louis, and Patrick F. Angert of London; and three sisters, Theresa Arigert 
Quilter of Auckland, New Zealand, Marianne Francavilla of Dayville, Conn., and Joan Angert 
of Rochester, Pa.

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BOURGEOIS, NOLAN 

Nolan Joseph Bourgeois, 65, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, 
Jan. 28, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday 
at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the 
funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Barrios Bourgeois; three sons, Bobby, Nolan "Slicker" 
and Dan "Boogie" Bourgeois; one daughter, Lynn Ledet; one brother, Charlie Bourgeois; one 
sister, Juliette Adams; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Mathilda Fanguy Bourgeois; and one 
brother, Milton Bourgeois.

He was a member of the South Lafourche Bass Masters Club.

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BURRINGTON, JIM 

Jim A. Burrington, 63, a native of Mills County, Iowa, and resident of Gray, died at 12:18 
a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at 3395 La. 316 in Gray. 

He is survived by one daughter, Elaine Barnes of Glenwood, Iowa; three brothers, Charles 
Burrington of Mesa, Ariz., Rober Burrington of Emerson, Iowa, and Tom Burrington of Silver 
City, Iowa; four sisters, Dorothy L’Heureux of Manhattan, Kan., Doris Cobb of Purcell, 
Okla., Barbara Albright of Red Oak, Iowa, and Nettie Ritter of Afton, Iowa; and two 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Gertrude Burrington.

He was a retired mechanic and a U.S. Army veteran.

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MULA, ELLEN 

Ellen Claire Oubre Mula, 41, a native of Vacherie and resident of Morgan City, died at 4:24 
p.m. Tuesday, jan. 28, 1997.

Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with 
burial in Our lady of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Vacherie.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Mula of Morgan City; one son, Steven Mula of Morgan 
City; one daughter, Stephanie Mula of Morgan City; her mother, Therese Gravois Oubre of 
Vacherie; three brothers, Lowell and Eddie J Oubre Jr.. both of Vacherie, and Timothy Oubre 
of Marrero; and two sisters, Catherine Hymel and Annette Stein, both of Vacherie.

She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie J. Oubre Sr.; and one brother, Wade A. 
Oubre.

She was a member of the Krewe of Galatea.

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MUNSON, MARGARET 

Margaret Pullen Munson, 71. a native of St. Francisville and resident of New Iberia, died 
at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in 
New Iberia.

She is survived by her husband, G.K. Pratt Munson of New Iberia; two sons, J. Avery Pullen 
and George King Pratt Munson Jr., both of New Iberia; two daughters, Peggy Portmann of 
Dallas; and Olivia "Lili" Leporace of Seattle; and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A and Margaret Barrow Pullen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Iberia Parish Library, 445 E. 
Main St., New Iberia, La. 70560 or to the charity of your choice.

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ROBICHAUX, NECIA 

Necia Marie Robichaux, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 
3 a.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997.     ` 

Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
Mass`will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial inthe church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Richard J. Robichaux of Chauvin, and Kenneth Robichaux of 
Savannah, Ga.; two brothers, Lynus Dupre of Chauvin, and E.]. Dupre Jr. of Gonzales; three 
sisters, Genevieve Hebert and Adele Pellegrin, both of Houma, and Lyie Simoneaux of 
Montegut; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "A.C." Robichaux'; her parents, Ermest 
Josep and Josephine Ann LeBouef Dupre; one daughter, Verina Mike; one brother, Duffy Dupre; 
and one sister, Elodie Price.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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WILSON, GASTON 

Gaston B. Wilson, 90, a native of Paris, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. 
today, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997. 

visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wenesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Grasso Wilson of Houma; two sons, William "Bill" Wilson 
of Clayton, Calif., and Brian Wilson of Atlanta; one daughter, Etta Faye Curtis of Dallas; 
one brother, William Wilson of Atlanta; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Lafayette and Louetta Lyles Wilson; his 
stepmother, Anna Kelley Wilson; one daughter, Peggy Wilson; three brothers, Gilbert, Glen 
and Sidney Wilson; and one sister, Dorothy W. McCall.

He was the original owner of the Frostop restaurant from 1957 to 1995 and a parishioner of 
St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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FORET MODESTE 

Modeste Richard Foret, 90, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in 
Labadieville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by one sister, Lucy May Richard; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Foret; her parents, Edgard and Julie 
Thibodaux Richard; one son, Jules Foret; four brothers, Rene, Numa, Joel and Henley 
Richard; and two sisters, Florence Pennison and Linda Naquin.

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GENTRY, FLOY 

Floy Dortch Gentry, 80, a native of Caldwell Parish and resident of Vwlson Houma, died 
Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time today at Palestine Baptist Church near 
Vixen, La..

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at the church with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Jerry Gentry and her daughter-in-law, Beth Gentry, both of 
Houma; four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Webb Gentry; and her parents, Sam and Ida 
Womack Dortch.

She was a homemaker and was employed at Malone's Grocery in Chatham for 20 years.

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JACKO, MARYORIE 

Marjorie Jacko, 41, a native of Richmond, Calif., and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. 
Thursday, 30, 1997.

Funeral services are pending, call Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for more information.

She is survived by her husband, Curtis Breaux; one son, Curtis Tucker; one brother, Steve 
Houdashelt; and one sister, Norma Newton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Marjorie Houdashelt.

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CHATAGNIER, EDWARD 

Edward Joseph "Boy" Chatagnier Sr., 67, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 
3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 5 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to 
funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with 
burial in Holy Family No. 1 Cemetery.

He is survived by his second wife, Marguerite Buquet Brunet Chatagnier; his first wife, 
Oletta White Chatagnier; three sons, Edward Chatagnier Jr. of Dulac, 
Faron Chatagnier of Houma, and Chad Chatagnier of Metairie; four stepsons, Brian Brunet and 
Ira Brunet Jr., both of Houma, Rodney Brunet Sr. of Chauvin and Kim Brunet of Jacksonville, 
Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Lonnie (Sheila) Parfait of Prairieville; two stepdaughters, Mrs. 
Tommy (Lillian) Dupre and Mrs. Erich (Faye) Duplantis, both of Houma; six grandchildren; 18 
step-grandchil-
dren; three great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Lavania Lyons Chatagnier; one stepson, 
Daniel Brunet; one brother, Wilbert Chatagnier; one step-granddaughter, Dawn Brunet.

He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a retired boat captain.

Sunday's Courier omitted the surviving brothers and sisters in the obituary for Edward 
Joseph "Boy" Chatagnier Sr. He is survived by two brothers, Medelton and Eldrin Chatagnier 
Sr., both of Houma; and two sisters, Mrs. Allen (Thelma)
Collins and Leona Bourg, both of Houma.

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DEFATTA ROSE 

Rose Guercio DeFatta, 81, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. 
Friday, Jan. 31, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall 
Drive, Shreveport. There will also be a private service held for DeFatta.

She is survived by one son, Tommy DeFatta; one daughter, Nancy Schwab; eight grandchildren; 
and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Phili A DeFatta; and her parents, Joseph A. and 
Annie Distefano Guercio.

She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral of Houma. She was a member of the 
Ladies Altar Society, St. Joseph Italian Society, Legion df Mary, Homemaker's Club, Knights 
of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Anoween and Catholic Daughters.

She was retired from the restaurant business.

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LECOMPTE, GLEO 

Gleo Waguespack LeCompte, 84, a native of Loclgport and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 
p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9:30 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday. Mass will 
be at 10 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Harris Joseph LeCompte of St. Rose; one daughter, JoHanna J. 
LeCompte of Houma; one brother, Harris Waguespack of Lockport; and two sisters, Annie and 
Marion Waguespack of Lockport.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Joseph LeCompte; her parents, Harris and 
Josephine Melancon Waguespack; and one sister, Anna Mae McClain.

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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SCHWARZENBACH, OLIVE 

Olive Greenwood Schwarzenbach, 91, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Friday, Jan. 31, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monay at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in 
Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the cathedral with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Joan) Hoffmann Jr.; and five grandchildren, 
Dr. Andrew Hoffmann Ill, Lisa Hebert, Jill Andrus, and Jeffrey and Eric Hoffmann.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Kelly Schwarzenbach; Her parents, John J. 
and Louise Francioni Greenwood; two brothers, John and Claude Greenwood; and three sisters, 
Rhoda Walters, Rena MacGinnis and Janet Snell.

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