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

Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle 

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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 
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March 1997
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DUFRENE, LORENA 

Lorena Plaisance Dufrene, 76, a native of i lieens and resident of Raceland, 
died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church 
in Mathews, with 
burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

She is survived by two sons, Calbert and Kevin Dufrene; two daughters, Louella 
Dufrene and Sylvia Theriot; three brothers, Lenest, Tony and Gilbert Plaisance; 
and six sisters; Edith Plaisance, Clemence Falgout, Esther Boudreaux, Velma 
Arabie, Edna Babin and Elsie Matheme; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grand-
children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Dufrene her parents, Alexis 
and Emelie Dufrene Plaisance; one brother, Levy Plaisance; and four sisters, 
Earline Orgeron, Nazy Orgeron, Hazel Matheme and Vesta Badeaux.

She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church.

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DUPLANTIS, HUBERT 

Hubert L. Duplantis, no age given, a native of Houma and resident of Baton 
Rouge, died at 6:05 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Rabenhorst East 
Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. 
Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church in 
Baton Rouge, with 
interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Odilia Engerran Duplantis; two sons, Donald 
Duplantis of Baton Rouge, and Robert Duplantis of Kingwood, Texas; one daughter, 
Carolyn Duplantis Greaud of Newport News, Va.; one brother, T.R. Duplantis Jr. 
of New Orleans; one sister, Rosa Duplantis Martin of Houma; seven grandchildren; 
and five great-grand children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, T.R. and Marguerite Belanger Duplantis 
Sr.; and two brothers, Harry and Hayes Duplantis.

He retired in 1981 as director of finance and budget for Our Lady of the Lake 
Regional Medical Center.

He was a member of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, the church usher society, 
Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5530 and Monsignor 
Gassler Assemble of 4th _degree Knights of Columbus.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 
2142 Quail Run Drive, Baton Rouge La. 70808 or to Our Lady of the Lake 
Foundation, 5500 Hennessey Blvd., Baton Rouge, La.70808. 

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SCHOUEST, MAY 

May M. Schouest, 84, a native of Bourg and resident of Schriever, died at 12:45 
p.m. Saturday, March 1, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 
a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
bunal in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Robert Schouest Jr.; five daughters, Barbara 
Frederick, Ellen Hebert, Karen Bergeron, Maureen Smith and Kathleen Colclasure; 
two sisters Edna Bascle and Lucille Robichaux: 17 grandchildren; 25 great-
grandchiildren;  and two great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Schouest Sr.; her parents 
A1phonse and Ezoline Matherne Blanchard; and two brothers, Emile and Henry 
Blanchard.

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STAPERT, PEGGY 

Peggy Sinitiere Stapert, 63, a resident of Broussard, died Saturday, March 1, 
1997.

A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin.
Visitation is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday 
at the mortuary.
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of Assumption in Franklin, with 
burial in Perpetual Park Cemetery.

She is survived by a former spouse, Eugene "Mickey" LeBlanc Sr. of Carencro; two 
sons, Eugene "Sonny" LeBlanc Jr. of Broussard and Dana LeBlanc of Cankton; three 
daughters, Deborah Stiel of Houma, Penny Mensman of Franklin and Patti Letcher 
of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Minas Sinitiere of Franklin; one sister, 
Barbara Hale of Franklin; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Anita Simoneaux Sinitiere; 
three brothers, A.C., Calvin, and E.J. Sinitiere; and three sisters, Doris 
Ewing, Delnor Sinitiere and Flora Mae Sinitiere.

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GUILLOT, CARRIE 

Carrie Boudreaux Guillot, 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of 
Labadieville, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 1997 

Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Philomena 
Catholic Church in Labadieville. 

Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, D.J. Theriot; one sister, Bessie Mae Boudreaux 
Lasseigne; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Antheal Boudreaux and Mathile Falcon; 
and three brothers, Leonard, Richard and Jimmy Boudreaux.

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HOOGEVEEN, MELANIE 

Melanie Bemice Hoogeveen, 27, a native of Raceland and resident of Pineville, 
died at 7:19 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist 
Church in Raceland. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by her parents, Frank "Tuttie" and Kate Prosperie Hoogeveen Jr.; 
one brother, Frank "Teddy" Hoogeveen III; and one sister, Rhonda Hoogeveen.

She was preced in death by her grandparents, Frank and Melanie Melanson 
Hoogeveen Sr., and Andrew and Bernice Benoit Posperie Sr.

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ROUSSE, EDLESS 

Edless Joseph Rousse, no age given, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with 
burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Curole Rousse; one son, Bobby J. Rousse; two 
daughters, Susan Gouaux and Jefflyn Bourg; two brothers, Herman and Norris 
Rousse; one sister, Rita Callais; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodule and Camillia Guidry Rousse; 
and one brother, Eldon Rousse.

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SNNONEAUX, ROBERT 

Robert Paul "Tont Tont" Simoneaux, 85, a native of Paincourtville and resident 
of Napoleonville, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 1997. 

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

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Breaux Simoneaux; one son, Gerald R. 
Simoneaux; three daughters, Mrs. Steven (Barbara) Templet Sr., Mrs. Lynn 
(Petesy) Dugas and Mrs. Rodney (Mary Anne) Landry; nine grandchildren; and seven 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dosilva and Camelia Aucoin Simoneaux; 
four brothers, Ben, Noah and Michel Simoneaux and ].B. Rivere; and six sisters, 
Emelda Simoneaux, Celine Landry, Effie St. Germain, Sophie St. Germain, Enez 
Cavalier and lda Cedatol.

ln lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Anne Catholic 
Church Restore the Beauty Fund, P.O. Drawer 99, Napoleonville, La. 70390.

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STEWART, CAROLYN 

Carolyn Leontine Stewart, 46, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 2:42 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 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 Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday 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 friend, Kermit Henry; one stepson. Orlando Rollins; one 
daughter, Nateka Enola Stewart; one stepdaughter, Tawana Rollins; four brothers, 
Wardell, Royal, Walter and Alfred Stewart; and three sisters, Irma Jean McGuire, 
Mildred Tumer and Joyce S. Clark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldred James and Enola Patterson 
Stewart Sr.; four sons, Lionell, Gerald, John and Eldred Stewart Jr.; and one 
brother, Clementine S. Steward.

She was a member of Triumph Baptist Church.

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WILSON, FRANCIS 

Francis Mae Wilson, 91, a native and resident of Crossett, Ark., died Sunday, 
March 2, 1997.

A funeral service was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Erst Assembly of God Church 
in Crossett, with burial in Pinewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Crossett.

She is survived by four sons, Terrell, Dewayne and Randall Wilson, all of 
Crosssett, and Clifton O. Wilson of Houma; one daughter, Gerlene Weaver of 
Laplace; three sisters, Addie Roberts of Longview, Texas, Martha Henson of 
Montgomery, Ala., and LaNell Courtney of Long Beach.
Miss.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, D.E. Wilson. 

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AYO, BETSY 

Betsy Cheramie Ayo, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday(Mar 3, 1997) at her home on the 
Nicholls campus.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ayo, 61, a native of Galliano and resident of 
Thibodaux, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Cut Off. 
Burial is in the church cemetery.

Visitation is from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the Presidents Home on the Nicholls 
campus and from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at the church.

Ayo was an honorary board member for the Center for Women and Government.
Ayo was a charter member of MacDonell United Methodist Children`s Services, 
founder and president of lalenuesse Home Demonstration Club and a founding 
member of Patrons of the Arts in Galliano.

She was the wife of Dr.,Donald J. Ayo; mother of Christopher and Allison Ayo; 
daughter of Theresa G. Cheramie; and sister of Teddy J. Cheramie, Mrs. Raymond 
(Annette) Leloup, Mrs. L.G. (Carolyn) LePlante and Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Huth. 

She is also survived by two granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew "Meg" Cheramie; and brother, 
Russell A. Cheramie.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BASCLE, CLARK 

Clark Bascle, 56, a native and resi-dent of Bourg, died Monday, March 3,1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Parish 
Center in Bourg. 
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his fomrer wife, Lindy Bascle; three sons. Timmy, Todd and 
Danny Bascle; one daughter, Tammy B. Koike; one brother, Chris Bascle; one 
sister, Connie LeBouef; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Audrey Bascle.

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DUET, EULALIE 

Eulalie Marie "T-Boyou" Duet, 74, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, 
died at 6:18 p.m. Monday, March 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Cut Off. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by one brother, Penelton Duet; one sister, Anna Ledet; and many 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cheramie And Angela Charpentier Duet; 
two brothers, Leo and Diel Duet and two sisters, Daisy Duet and Eveda Pitre.

She was a parishroner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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DURHAM, WILLIAM 

William Elton "Bull" Durham, 55, a native of Lafayette and resident of Houma, 
died at 11:45 p.m. Monday, March 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time 
Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. 
The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Mass will be at 11 am. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Eschete Durham; his father, Woodrow Wilson 
Durham of Comasneil, Texas; his grandmother, Lena Breedlove of Beaumont, Texas;
one son, Todd Michael Durham of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Brett (Diana) D. 
Lirette of Baton Rouge, and Mrs. Gary (Tiffany) D. Bonvillain of Houma; one 
sister, Mrs. Tommy (Barbara) Breaux of Houma; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Eula M. Johnson Durham.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, an oilfield drilling consultant and a parishioner of 
Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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HEBERT, EUNICE 

Eunice Billiot Verrett Hebert, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 7:36 p.m. Monday, March 3, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Hargrave Funeral 
Home in Morgan City.
Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with 
burial in Morgan City Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence J. Hebert of Houma; three sons, Earl P. 
and Eugene J. Verrett Jr., both of Lafayette. and Glen J. Verrett of Houma; one 
daughter, Barbara J. Robicheaux of Morgan City; one sister, Elina B. Mayon of 
Morgan City; 20 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene J. Verrett Sr.; her 
parents, Prospere and Lillian liner Billiot; one son, Jerry Verrett; three 
brothers; and three sisters.

She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

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HEBERT, FRANCES 

Frances LeBlanc Hebert, 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 12:49 
a.m. Monday, March 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Warren and Malcolm Hebert; three daughters, Louanna 
H. Gaudet, Mrs. Gordon (Ann) Falgout and Camillia Vessels; one brother, Roy 
LeBlanc; four sisters, Mae L. Autin, Edwina L. Gaubert, Sarah L. Savoie and Rose 
Mary L. Arcement; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond J. Hebert; her parents, Thomas 
and Agatha Hebert LeBlanc; and two brothers, Warren and Mannv LeBlanc.

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JONES, HONDO 

Hondo Layne Jones. 23, a native of New Iberia and resident of New Orleans, died 
Monday, March 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Shaner Jones; two brothers, Chance and 
Parrish Jones; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaner of Larose.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Janes Jones; and his grandparents, 
Mr. And Mrs. Charles Jones.

He was a graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School in Abbeville and of 
Northwestem Louisiana State University.

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SIMMONS, HELENA 

Helena Taylor Simmons, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Montegut, died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, March 3, 1997.

Visitanon will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 5 
to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Baptist Church.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery.

She is survived by four sons, Rodney and Daniel Simmons Jr., both of Gray, 
Benjamin Simmons Sr. of Montegut, and Henry Simmons Sr. of Houma; Eve daughters, 
Rosadell Fry, Gloria Van Buren, Helena Allen and Dianne Simmons, all of 
Montegut, and Dorothy Ross of Gray; one sister, Lillian Thomas; 35 
grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Simmons Sr.; her parents, Eddie 
and Kity Brooks Taylor; two sons, Joseph Daniel and Albert Simmons Sr.; one 
daughter, Mary S. Van Buren; one brother, Eddie Taylor; three stepbrothers, 
Allen, Leonard Sr. and Nelson Payne Sr.; one stepsister, Louvenia Castle: and 
three grandchildren, Trinika, Benjamin Jr., and Henry Simmons Jr.

She was a homemaker, a member and president of the usher board of St. Peter 
Baptist Church.

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TALBOT, JOHN 

John J. Talbot Sr., 79, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:30 
p.m. Monday, March 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in 
Napoleonville, and from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne's 
Catholic Church in Napoleonville.

Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, Thomas, Barry and John Talbot Jr.; two daughters, 
Connie Prejean and Babette Thibodaux; one brother, Theophile Talbot Jr.; two 
sisters, Nedia Delatte and Charlotte Carrier; and eight grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by hrs wife, Gloria D. Talbot; his parents, Mr. And 
Mrs. Theophile Talbot; and one sister, Alice Clare Talbot.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

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TINGSTROM, JAMES 

James T. Tingstrom III, 67, a native of Algiers and resident of Belle Chasse, 
died Monday, March 3, 1997.
Burial was Thursday in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Calligan Tingstrom; two sons, Thomas M. and 
James T. Tingstrom IV;
three daughters, Mrs. Mike (Yvette) Garcia of Houma, Susan Leonard and Yvonne 
Hebert; and seven grandchildren.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, a former inspector for Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical 
Corp. and a retired employee of Kanel Aluminum in Chalmette.

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TOLBERT, MARIAH 

Mariah Karieon Ann Tolbert, 11 months, a native of Terrebonne Parish and 
resident of Houma, died at 3:48 a.m. Monday, March 3, 1997.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home, with burial 
in Woodlawn Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Carolyn Ann Tolbert and Wayne Singleton Jr.; and 
her grandparents, Shirley Tolbert, Gloria Adams Singleton and Cedonia and Joseph 
Johnson Sr.

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BOUDREAUX, JULES 

Jules Anthony Boudreaux, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 a.m. 
Tuesday, March 4, 1997.

Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 
a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth and Ronald J. Boudreaux, both of Houma; five 
sisters, Mrs. Aubrey (Mildred) Domangue, Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Whipple, Eula Mae 
Williams, Mrs. Tony (Yvette "Precious") Cavallo and Mrs. Lloyd (Yvonne) 
Dagenhardt, All of Houma, seven grandchildren and eight great-grand-children.   

He was preced in death by his wife, Rosalina Chiasson Boudreaux; his parents, 
Jules and Felida Champagne Boudreaux; three brothers, Gilbert, Tony and Lee 
Boudreaux; one sister, Mrs. Enis (Eunice) Robicheaux; and one grandson, Kenneth 
F. Boudreaux.

He was past president of J.B. Boudreaux Company, a retired plumbing mechanical 
contractor for B&R Sales Company, B&R Contracting Company and Tri-B Mechanical 
Company. 
He was a retired U.S. Army captain and veteran of World.War II, a member of the 
American Legion, the Houma Lions Club and numerous dance clubs. 
He was a member of the St Gregory Knights of Columbus, a 4th degree knight, St. 
Francis de Sales Council and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Gregory Catholic 
Church or St. Gregory School, 1005 Williams Ave., Houma, La. 70364.

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GUTHRIE, DWIGHT 

Dwight James "Jimmy" Guthrie, 60, a native of Polkville, Miss., and resident of 
Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1997.

Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in 
Houma. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Guthrie; two sons, Michael Ray Guthrie and 
Anthony Dwight Irwin; one daughter, Kimberly Byrd; two sisters, Pam and Sonya 
Guthrie; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Ray and Mattie Puckett Guthrie; 
and one sister, Carolynn Guthrie.

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RICHARD, VICTORIA 

Victoria Traigle Richard, 82, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of 
Napoleonville, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1997.

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

She is survived by two sons, Tyrone "Mike" and Walter Louis Paul Richard; one 
daughter, Mrs. Dalton (Veronica) Landry, five sisters, Elise Delaune, Beatrice 
Robichaux, Dalia Blanchard, Bernice Robichaux and Lois Adams; 14 grandchildren; 
and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Celestin Richard; her parents, 
Louis "Dom" and Sedonia Naquin Traigle; one brother, Sidney Traigle; and one 
sister, Lillian Richard.

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BROWN, GILBERT 

Gilbert Louis Brown, 34, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 
5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church 
in Houma 
Wake will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 am. Tuesday at the church, with 
bunal in St. Luke Cemetery.

He is survived by one daughter, Erica L Ross of Houma; one brother, James A. 
Brown of Houma; and four sisters, Mary L. and Bernadine Brown, Betty B. Sneeze 
and Elaine B. Gaither, all of Houma. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Vivian Coleman Brown Sr.; 
and two brothers, Edward J. and Herbert Brown Jr.

He was a member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church.

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CALLAIS, EDNA 

Edna Callais, 72, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:39 p.m. 
Wednesday, March 5, 1997 

Mass was scheduled for ll a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in 
Golden Meadow, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Rousse and Cindy Lefort; two brothers, 
Edward and Roosevelt Crosby; two sisters, Betty Crouch and Tina Duet; and two 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Theo Callais; and her parents, 
Jefferson and Clementin Serigny 

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MAYHO, MICHAEL 

Michael Joseph Mayho, 43, a native and resident of St. James Parish, died at 
12:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. James Catholic 
Church in Vacherie. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Matthew Mayho; his stepmother, Geraldine Mayho; 
five sisters, Carolyn, Gail, Wanda, Karen and Chevelle Mayho; and five brothers, 
Kerry, David, Christopher, Torrell and Shondell Mayho.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Albemia Heary.

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TABOR, ELPHAGE 

Elphage J. "T-Boy" Tabor, 90, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 1:50 
a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one son, John Tabor; four daughters, Florence Iandry, Eunice 
Percle, Terry Becnel and Thelma Percle; one brother, John P. Tabor; two sisters, 
Una and Rosa Delatte; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-
great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Ordoyne Tabor: his parents, Marcel 
and Pauline Benoit Tabon three sons, Richard, Raymond and Jessie Paul Tabor: 
four brothers, Elfer, Emily, Edward and Ruben Tabon and two sisters, lilly 
Delatte and Rita Hebert. 

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WEATHERSPOON, ELNORA 

Elnora Hawkins Weatherspoon, 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:49 
p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland 
and from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church.

Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Phillip H. Weatherspoon of New Orleans; one stepson, 
Alvin Weatherspoon Sr. of Thibodaux; three daughters, Delores Ellis Pulphus, 
Bessie Weatherspoon Washington and Veronica Weatherspoon Triggs, all of 
Raceland; two brothers, Philip Hawkins of Baton Rouge and Carol Hawkins Sr. of 
Raceland; 11 grand-children; and nine great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Weathersoon, her parents, 
Samuel and Rebecca Duncan Hawkins Sr.; one son, Stanley Hawkins; two daughters, 
Jo Ann and Dianne Weatherspoon; three brothers, Lester, Charles and Samuel 
Hawkins Jr.; and one sister, Alice Hawkins.

She was a homemaker and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.

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DAVIS, ENOCH 

Enoch "Pee Wee" Davis. 70, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, died 
at 3:30 am. Thursday, March 6,1997 

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home, followed by 
a wake and funeral service. 
Dismissal services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, followed by 
burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Bayou Black.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch and Sarah Johnson Davis Sr.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

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HEBERT, JEAN 

Jean Leonard Hebert, 76, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 3:30 a.m. 
Thursday, March 6, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. James Cemetery in Choctaw.

He is survived by his wife, Tessie Benoit Hebert; six sons, Bradley, Bruce, 
Gene. Steve, Patrick and Johnny "Tony" Hebert; four daughters, Joyce Borne, 
Janet Becnel, Phyllis Reulet and Melissa Hebert: one brother, Gilbert Hebert; 
one sister, Notilia Legendre; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oleus and Olivia Ordoyne Hebert; five 
brothers, Elie, Oliege, Josechin, Arthur and Sylvester Hebert; and one sister, 
Azlie Rink. 

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REDDELL, CHARLES 

Charles Gerald Reddell, 79, a native of Mamou and resident of Houma, died at 
4:14 am. Thursday, March 6, 1997.

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

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in 
Metairie.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gerry (Nancy) Bergeron of Houma, and Betty 
Jane Tracy of Diamond Head, Miss.; one sister, Mrs. Edgar Lee Guidry of Lake 
Charles; six grandchildren; and 10 great~grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ora Chico Reddell; and his parents, 
Charlie and Grace Lambert Reddell.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a retired executive for NOPSI after 
43 years and a prishioner of St. Bemadette Catholic Church.

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ROBICHAUX, LUCILLE 

Lucille Guidry Robichaux, 88, a native of Raceland and resident of Slidell, died 
Thursday.

Visitation will be from 10 td 11 am. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in 
Raceland. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary, with 
burial in St. Mary Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Dale Robichaux; one sister, Klebertine Martin; four 
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Robichaux; and her parents, 
Klebert and Marcelline Breaux Guidry.

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SNYDER, JANE 

Jane Trupiano Snyder, 65, a native of New York, N.Y., and resident of Houma, 
died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home.

She is survived by her husband, John L. Snyder of Houma; one son, Philip 
Trupiano of Gretna; two daughters, Jane Trupiano Guimbellot of Gretna, and Rose 
Marie Trupiano Sidora of Loveland, Colo.; one brother, James Preston of 
Amarillo, Texas; one sister, Peggy Adams of Petersburg, Va.; eight 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchidlren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Clements Preston.

She was custodial office manager for the Atrium building, a member of the Houma 
Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Kiwanis Club and a member of the DoGooders 
Club.

ln lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer 
Society or to Hospice of South Louisiana.

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ANGELETTE, GERTIE 

Gertie Marie Angelette, 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:30 
p.m. Friday (Mar 7, 1997).

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by seven brothers, Joseph Angelette of Valentine, Claude 
Angelette of Belmont, N.C., Clarence Angelette of Jacksonville, Fla., Ernest 
Angelette of Cut Off, Anthony Angelette of New Orleans, Gerard Angelette of 
Camden, Ala., and Daniel Angelette of Galliano; and five sisters, Angelina 
Porche of Larose, Antoinette St. Pierre of Golden Meadow, Aline Williams of New 
Orleans, Alice St Pierre of Galliano and Audrey Becnel of Thibodaux.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Angelo Lucien and Angelina Griffin 
Angelette; one brother, Aubrey Angelette; and one niece, Margaret Angelette.

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LAPEYROUSE, JANE 

Jane Lapeyrouse, 69, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, dieg at 5:45 
p.m. Friday, March 7, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Montegut. 
Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Jean J. Lapeyrouse Jr.; one son, Jean 
Lapeyrouse; three sisters, Mrs. Keith (Inez) Foltmer of Gretna, Mrs. Adrian 
(Teetsie) Wenner of Texas, and Mrs. Elward (Betty) Chauvin of Little Caillou; 
two brothers, Edward Fryou of Bourg and Leroy Dick Fryou of Montegut; and two 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Effie Trosclair Fryou; one 
brother, Emile Fryou of Schriever; and two sisters, Mrs. Woodrow (Mae) Due of 
Texas, and Rita Fryou Authement of Chauvin.

She was a teacher at T.A.R.C., a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxilary 
and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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NAQUIN, MILTON 

Milton Hadren Naquin Sr., 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of   
Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, March 7, 1997      

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Contact Chauvin Funeral Home for funeral time Saturday.

He is survived by five sons, Norman, Vernon. James and Tommy Naquin Naquin, all 
of Houma, and Raymond Naquin of Little Caillou; two daughters, Alberta Rome of 
Chackbay and Geraldine Benoit of Choupic; one brother, Clarence "Kitt" Naquin of 
Gibson; two sisters, Mrs. Claude (Marie) Blanchard and Mrs. Euma (Betty) 
Allemand, both of Houma; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grand children.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Joyce Liner Naquin;
his parents, Milton Hadren and Mary Gros Naquin; two sons, Felton Roy and Milton 
H. Naquin Jr.; four brothers, Charlie, Wilton, Adrian and Theopold Naquin; and 
three sisters, Alice Richard, Elvidge Lasseigne and Azelie Traigle; and two 
grandchildren.

He was a retired cook for Texaco and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church.

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THIBODAUX, NOLAN 

Nolan John "Billy" Thibodaux. 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 
1:20 p.m. Friday (March 7, 1997).

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. 
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am. Monday at Thibodaux Funeral 
Home, with 
burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by four daughters, Gloria Grabert, Debra Macha, Donna Boissenin 
and Edie Thibodaux; three brothers, Herman Thibodaux Sr., Daniel Thibodaux and 
Raymond Thibodaux; two sisters, Barbara Daigle and Joyce Daigle; six grand-
children and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Edith Aupied Thibodaux.

Thibodaux was a veteran of the Korean War and a lifetime member and past 
commander of VFW Post 5097.

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BERGERON, DANIEL 

Daniel Joseph Bergeron Sr., 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:41 
a.m. Saturday (March 8, 1997). 

Visitation will be from 10 am to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic   
Church. A Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Ann Fazzio Bergeron of Houma; two sons, Daniel 
Joseph Bergeron Jr. and Tommy James Bergeron Sr., both of Houma; four sisters, 
Mrs. Donald (Dorothy) Boudreaux, Mrs. Verges (Janet) Pellegrin, Mrs. Raymond 
(Mary Jane) Naquin, all of Houma, and Mrs. Wayne (Beverly) Broussard of 
Picayune, Miss.; and four grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Joseph and Vivian Mary Theriot 
Bergeron Sr.; and one brother Alvin J . Bergeron Jr.

He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and served in the U.S. Army. 

He was an inside salesman for Industrial Welding Supply Inc. 

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

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DUBOIS, ERNEST 

Ernest Joseph Dubois, 76, a native and resident of Donner, died at 7:05 a.m. 
Saturday(Mar 8, 1997).

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday 
at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with 
burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula.

He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Billings Dubois of Donner: two daughters, 
Susan Melancon of Bardstovm, Ky. and Geraldine Hyles of Italy, Texas; two 
brothers, Percy Dubois of Florida and A.J. Dubois of Westwego; two sisters, 
Agnes Hebert and Malvina Benoit, both of Westwego; five grand-children and three 
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amelian Joseph and Odelia LeBlanc 
Dubois; and two sisters, Agatha Pennison and Felicie Bourgeois.

Dubois was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a World War II Army 
veteran. He was a member of the American Legion of Gibson and the VFW of Morgan 
City.

He was a retired roustabout for Texaco.

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FANGUY, JEANNETTE 

Jeanette Naquin Fanguy, 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died 
Saturday (March 8, 1997).

Visitation and funeral arrangements were unavailable Saturday. 
For information, call Falgout Funeral Home at 876-5442.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Charles Fangu Sr.; one step-son, F. Chares 
Fanguy Jr.; one step-daughter, Lynda F. Alexander: one sister, Marguerite 
Woolsey; and four grandchildren.

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MALBROUGH, ROSALIE 

Rosalie Marie Malbrough, 68, a native and resident of Houma. died at 8:53 p.m. 
Saturday (March 8, 1997).

Wsitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home with 
burial to follow in Terrebonne Memorial Park.

She is survived by her husband, Louis Joseph Malbrough Sr. of Houma; two sons, 
Lou1s J. and Robert J. Malbrough, both of Houma; two daughters, Kathryn 
Malbrough and Karen A. Ardoin, both of Houma; four brothers, Elward Mount of 
McComb, Miss., Billy Mount of Sonntag, Miss., Earl Mount of Houma, and Ivy Mount 
of Houma; one sister, Pearl Thibodeaux of Houma; and nine grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond William and Camelia Marie 
Prosper Mount Sr.; four brothers, Henry, Edmond Jr., Joseph and Edward Mount; 
and one sister, Virginia R. Jarveaux.

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

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MARTIN, LUKE 

Luke J. Martin, 74, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Luling, died at 10 
p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral 
Home in Cut Off. 
Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, 
with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his companion, Frances Glass; one daughter, Debra Martin 
Gisclair; one stepdaughter, Melanie Glass Wray; one brother, Manuel Martin; 
three sisters, Iona Martin Guidry, Mae Martin Doucet and Nancy Martin Callais; 
five grand-children; two step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Cheramie Martin; his parents, Joseph 
Anthony and Julie Marie Callais Martin; one son, Allen Joseph Martin; and two 
sisters, Evella Martin Guidry and Eva Martin Terrebonne.

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MELANCON, GWENDOLYN 

Gwendolyn Marie Melancon, 47, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died 
at 4:50 a.m. Saturday (Mar. 8, 1997).

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic 
Church in Golden Meadow. 
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano.

She is survived by her parents, Stanley Melancon and Dolores Liedet Matheme; her 
stepfather, Raymond Matheme; one daughter, Nell Parfait; three brothers, Ray 
Matheme Jr., Brian Matheme and Keith Matheme; and one sister, Celeste Matheme.

Melancon was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.

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ROBERTS, PRESTON 

Preston Carl Roberts II, 79, a native of Wellborn, Texas, and resident of 
Kenner, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Claire Freida Fortmayer Roberts of Kenner; one son, 
Dr. Preston C. Roberts III of Bourg; three daughters, Carol Gumpert of Slidell, 
Della Domangue of Metairie and Courtney Flores of Destrehan; three brothers. 
Jake Roberts of Angleton, Texas, Aug Roberts of Mesa,   and Chester Roberts of 
Angleton, Texas; one sister, Jessie Spivey of Corpus Christi, Texas; 11 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Axiom and Fannie Mae Straub 
Roberts; one daughter, Carla Dell Roberts; and two brothers, Lester and Straub 
Roberts.
He was the retired co-owner of Kajan Specialty Company and a parishioner of St. 
Ann Catholic Church.

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ROBERTSON, NANCY 

Nancy Totora Robertson, 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of St Rose 
died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's 
Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St.Anne's Catholic 
Church with 
burial to follow in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by one son, Charles McGowan; two daughters, Julia Gandolfi and 
Elizabeth Vizzi; one sister Cosima "Dorothy" Totora; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband John McGowan; her second husband 
James Heny Robertson; her parents Charles and Lena Sieto Totora; and three 
brothers, Joseph, Sam and Russel Totora.

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BECNEL, HENRIETTA 

Henrietta Steib Becnel, 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 4 a.m. 
Sunday, March 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace 
Catholic Church in Vacherie.
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Steven J. and Clifford J. Becnel Jr., both of 
Vacherie; one daughter, Mrs. Prudent J. (Marie) Steib of Vacherie; one sister, 
Beatrice S. Constant; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford J. Becnel Sr.; her parents, 
Henry and Cornelia Weber Steib; one son, Carol J. Becnel; three brothers; 
George, Godfrey and Henry Steib; one sister, Experance S. Torres; and one 
granddaughter, Connie Becnel.

ln lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Adoration Chapel in 
Vacherie.

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GRAY, DONALD 

Donald Roy Gray, 31, a native of Raceland, and resident of LaRose died at 6:23 
p.m. Sunday, March 9, 1997.

A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kennedy Funeral Home in 
Raceland, with
burial to follow in Morristown Benevolent cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Joseph Folse Sr. of Raceland; his commonlaw wife, 
Joyce Marie Cooks of Larose; his step-daughter, Ashley Marie Cooks of Larose; 
his brother, Adam James Gray Jr. of Larose; one sister, Sandra Gray Carter of 
larose;and one brother-in-law, Donald Carter of Larose.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, Adam James Gray Sr.; and his 
mother, Evelina Willis Gray.

He was a laborer in the sugar industry.

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HENDRICKS, DAVID 

David Don Hendricks, 48, a native of Carmel, Calif., and resident of Tyler, 
Texas, died Sunday, March 9, 1997.

Funeral services were Monday, March 10, 1997 in Tyler.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Hendricks; his mother, Mary Goolsby of 
Tyler; his father, Dr. L.M. Hendricks of Houma; one stepson, Ronald Chaisson of 
Tyler: two daughters, Rebecca and Michelle Chaisson of Tyler: and two 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, L.M. and Bessy Hendricks Sr.

He was a construction Welder, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a 
member of Green Acres Baptist Church.

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LANDRY, MARION 

Marion Simoneaux Landry, 73, a native of Don§dsonville and resident of 
Thibodaux, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 am. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic 
church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial 
in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Alfred "Pete" J. Landry, one son, Alfred "Fred" 
P. Landry; one brqther, Arden J. Simoneaux; one sister Margaret A. Simoneaux; 
and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sabin and Marguerite "Maggie" Roussell 
Simoneaux.

ln lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Genevieve Catholic 
School in Thibodaux.

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LIRETTE, MABLE 

Mable Trahan Lirette, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 
9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 9,1997. 

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Terry J. and Eugis P. Lirette Jr., both of Theriot; 
four brothers, Minor and Leffrey Trahan, both of Bay St. Louis, Miss., Linus 
Trahan of Houma, and Joseph Trahan of Chauvin; five sisters, Vernel "Chatau"
Dion and Eula Mae Dean, both of Dulac, Efie Parfait and Enid Daisy, both of 
Theriot and Mary Jane Naquin of Grand Caillou; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam Joseph and Beulah Marie Lodrigue 
Trahan; and one sister, Lorina Marcel.

She was a seafood peeler and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.

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COMARDELLE, DORMA 

Donna Dufrene Comardelle, 38, a native of Raceland and resident of Luling, died 
Monday, March 10, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in 
Paradis, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche.

She is survived by her parents, Wilbur and Rosalie Sampey Dufrene: two sons, Jhy 
and Murphy Comardelle III; one daughter, Desiree Comardelle: two brothers, Lance 
and Brian Dufrene; and one sister, Allyson Hotard.

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LOUPE, BARRY 

Barry Jude Loupe, 38, a native off Thibodaux and resident of Lockport died 
Monday, March 10, 1997.

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

He is survived by his mother, Marion Adams Loupe; his stepfather, Percy Loupe 
Sr.; two daughters, Tiffany Dauzate and Lacey Loupe; two stepbrothers, Percy 
Loupe Jr. and Rodney Loupe; one sister, Tammy Loupe; and two stepsisters Melissa 
Loupe and Monica Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Tinarose LeBoeuf Loupe; his father, 
Raymond Loupe; and one son, Shaun Loupe.

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LOUPE, TINAROSE 

Tinarose LeBoeuf Loupe, 36, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport died 
Monday, March 10, 1997.

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

She is survived by her father, Alance LeBoeuf; two daughters, Tiffany Dauzate 
and Lacey Loupe; five brothers, Willie, Johnny, Kirklin, Isaac and Jeremiah 
LeBoeuf; four sisters, Marvelene Chiasson, Christine Adair, June Bruce and 
Darlene Allen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry Loupe; her mother, Marguerite 
Dominique LeBoeuf; and one son, Shaun Loupe.

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BECNEL, FLORENCE 

Florence Falgoust Becnel, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Tuesday, 
March 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace 
Catholic Church in Vacherie.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Karen D. Clement; three sisters, Antoinette 
Schexnayder, Pearl Delatte and Olive Ramirez; three grandchildren; and five 
great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Becnel Jr.; her parents, 
Gerard Falgoust and Amelie Becnel; and two brothers, Numa and Ray Falgoust.

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SCHEXNAYDER, GUS 

Gus Schexnayder, 69, a native of Crowley and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:37 
p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Louise Trahan Schexnayder; three sons, Larry 
B., Farrell D. and Gary L Schexnayder; three daughters, Rachel S. and Darlene S. 
Williams, and Donna S. Picou; one sister, Anna Watkins; 17 grandchildren; and 
four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ursin and Natilia Simon Schexnayder; 
one son, Darryl Schexnayder; five brothers, Roy, Warren, Oscar, Ogden and Renee 
Schexnayder; and one sister, Rena Trahan.

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TOUPS, ELWARD 

Elward Joseph Toups, 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, March 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time  Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by one sister, Chloe Toups Theriot.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dora Guidry Toups; his second wife, 
Dorothy Green Toups; his parents, John and Elizabeth Bourg Toups; five brothers, 
Evince, Louis, Andrew and John Toups and Camille LeBoeuf; and nine sisters, 
Cecile Toups, Louise Krauss, Alice LeCompte, Sadie Achee, Agnes Freeman, Neina 
LeBouef, Felicia Holmes, Mella LeCompte and Feliciana Thomas.

He was a retired fisherman, a contractor for the city of Houma and a parishioner 
of St. Gregory Catholic Church.

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THIBODAUX, ANNA 

Anna Thibodaux, 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 
p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 1997. 

Funeral arrangements are pending. Call Sarnart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for more 
information.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Sonny" Thibodaux: two daughters, 
Bemadette Thibodaux Droband and Lynn Thibodaux Cantrelle; three brothers, Ray, 
Alfred and Randolph Richard; and one grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Anna Lee Ledet Richard; one 
brother, Paul Richard.

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BLANCHARD, SHERRY 

Sherry Blanchard, 59, a native of Fort Worth Texas, and resident of Gueydan died 
at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 13. 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Blanchard Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral 
time Monday at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Gueydan. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Gueydan.
Funeral services will also be at 3 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Houma, 
with 
interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Mausoleum.

She is survived by her husband, the Rev. William "Bill" H. Blanchard of Gueydan, 
one daughter, Mrd Kenny (Mollie Kay) Chauvin of Houma; and one grandchild.

She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Blanchard; and one daughter-in-
law, Sherry Blanchard.

She was a homemaker, a member of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers and was director 
of ABC Camp. 

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BOYD GEMES 

Gemes Boyd, 36, a native of Raceland and resident of Bowling Green, Ky., died at 
2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Kennedy Funeral Home in 
Raceland and from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. 
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 Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery in Gheens.

He is survived by his companion, Freida Brooks of Bowling Green; one son, 
Chazare Wheaton of Bowling Green; two stepsons, Demetrius and Rodney Brooks, 
both of Bowling Green; two daughters, Tamekia Boyd of Raceland, and Lauran Boyd 
of Bowling Green; six brothers, Kenneth and James Boyd, both of Raceland, Jimmy 
and Michael Ingram, both of Raceland, Alvin Parker of Baton Rouge, and Michele 
Boyd of Thibodaux; and eight sisters, Carolyn Davis, Pamela and Felecia Boyd, 
Kathy and Sharon Ingram, all of Raceland, Julia Hendrix of Antioch, Tenn., Gayle 
Jones of Breaux Bridge, and Aline "Sue" Paul of New Orleans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Alice Ingram Boyd.

He was supervisor of Ink Technicians at Sun Chemicals in Bowling Green.

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DUPLANTIS, MARIE 

Marie Elise Duplantis, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. A rosary 
service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in St, Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by one sister, Irma Martha Duplantis of Houma; numerous nieces 
and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Caliste Alexis and Edna Daspit 
Duplantis Sr.; three brothers, John Dudley, Joseph O'Neil and Caliste Alexis 
Duplantis Jr.; and one nephew, Caliste Duplantis III.

She was a retired secretary for the IRS, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a 
member of Aniwain Society and a parishioner of St Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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LAHME, WINFRIED 

Winfried Joseph Lahme, 58, a native of Dortmund, Germany, and resident of 
Thibodaux, died Thursday, March 13, 1997.

Mass was Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux 

He is survived by his wife, Linda Whellack Lahme; his mother, Anneliese Heydeck 
Lahme of Lachendorf, Germany three daughters, Sandra and Esther Lahme, both of 
Bochum, Germany, and Christy Lynn Willett of Thibodaux; four brothers, Ulrich 
Lahme of Lachendorf, Burichard Lahme of Stollberg, Germany, Christoph Lahme of 
Lobetal, Germany, and Thomas Lahme of Wilnsdorf, Germany; and two sisters, 
Margarete Marie Lahme of Lafayette, and Petra Tardivel of LeBourg Villeneveve 
Sur Veve, France.

He was preceded in death by his father, Georg August Lahme. 

He was a counselor for the past eight years at Assisi Bridge House in Schriever. 
He was named Counselor of the Year in 1996 by the Louisiana Association of 
substance Abuse counselors and Trainers. He was associated with the Gestalt 
Institute of New Orleans and was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis 
since 1993.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Assisi Bridge House.

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LIBERTO, MYRTLE 

Myrtle Ann Fields Liberto, 80, a native of Houma and resident of Bush, died 
Thursday, March 13, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. 
Call Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral time.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (LaVerne) Olivier Boudreaux of 
Bush; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Liberto; her parents, David 
Joseph and Edna Marie Guidry Helds Sr.; and one brother, David Joseph Fields Jr.
She was a homemaker. 

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MYLES, SAM 

Sam Myles, a native of Donaldsonville, and resident of Chauvin, died at  
4:19 pm. Thursday, March 13, 1997.    

Visitationon will be from 2 to 4 p.m., today at Community Funeral Home and from 
5 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin. 
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 Bisland Cemetery.

He is survived by his friend, Thelma Louise Singleton of Chauvin; three 
stepsons, Nathaniel and Donald Singleton, both of Houma, and Henry Collins of 
Kaline, Texas; three daughters, Brenda Preston of Kaline, Rena Davis of Gibson 
and Samatha Myles of Houma; three stepdaughters, Mabel Ann Lyons and Diane 
Singleton, both of Houma and Geraldine Davis of Kaline; one brother, Harden 
Myles of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Lillian Myles of Donaldsonville; 18 
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Augusta and Theresa Myles; four 
brothers, Wilson, Cleveland, Audrey and Eddie Myles; and two sisters, Daisy 
Bennett and Cecila Myles.

He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.

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PICOU, JULIANA 

Juliana Marie Eschete Picou, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 p.m. 
Thursday, March 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St Gregory Caiholic 
Church.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with    
burial in St. g Francis de Sales Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Richard "Dickie" Picou of Houma; four daughters, 
Mrs. Howard (Frances Ann) Doucette of Harahan, Marie Louise Fonseca of Houma, 
Mrs. Richard M. (Lillian) Theriot of Chauvin, and Mrs. Mike (Melanie) Valdez of 
Houma; four sisters, Lillian E. Gautreaux, lnez Eschete, Della Eschete and 
Stella E. Moore; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, lsadore "Tibby" Picou; her parents, 
Charles and Julienne Crochet Eschete; and six brothers, Charles, Van, Sidney. 
Julian, Junius and Earl Eschete.

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

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PIERCE, JULIETTE 

Juliette R. Pierce, 90, a native of Labadieville and resident of Lockport, died 
at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St Hilary of 
Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport'

She is survived by five sons, Herbert, Frederick, Edward, Daniel and Franklin 
Pierce Jr.; Mrs. Kenneth (Elsie) Trant and Mrs. Remi (Helen) Vicknair; one 
sister, Clothilde Lagraize; 26 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and five 
great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin B. Pierce Sr.; her parents, 
Amedee and Aurilie Arcement Richard; three brothers, George, Johnny and Nelson 
Richard; six sisters, Eupheme Talbot, Corrine Naquin, Bemadette Haydel, Sophie 
Blanchard, Henrietta Oncale and Odiele Boudreaux; and one grand-child, Michael 
Pierce.

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PLAISANCE, LEZIMA 

Lezima Duet Plaisance, 88, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:27 p.m. 
Thursday, March 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Hebert Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Armand Sr. and Harold Plaisance Sr.; three 
daughters, Mary Louise Smith, Bella Coupel and Shirley Plaisance; 16 
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clovis Plaisance; her parents, Armand 
and Marie Rousse Duet Sr.; one daughter, Sadie Plaisance; two brothers, Clovis 
and Armand Duet Jr.; tive sisters, Jolina Adams, Alcida Adams, Georgina 
Terrebonne, Artilise Gisclair and Rosina St Pierre; and one great-grandchild.

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LECOMPTE, GERMAME 

Germaine Martin LeCompte, 81, a native of Bourg and resident of Humble, Texas, 
died Friday, March 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Bourg, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Joan Ledet of Humble; two brothers O'Neal 
Martin of Bourg and Whitney Martin of Ogden, Utah; three sisters, Ann Rhodes, 
Wilda Daigle and Maybe Martin, all of Houma; five grandchildren; and six great-
grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband Norman LeCompte; her parents, Elfred 
and Rebecca LeCompte Martin; three brothers; and five sisters.

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LEWIS, SAMUEL 

Samuel Lewis, 72, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Friday, March 14, 
1997 at 7:30. a.m. at Terrebonne General Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in 
Morgan City. Funeral rites will be at 11 am. Tuesday at the chapel with 
interment to follow at the Morgan City Cemetery.

He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

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BENOIT, VALCOUR 

Valcour Rudolph Benoit, 88, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died 
at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, 
with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville.

He is survived by four sons, Joseph J., Chester J., Lester J. and Ervin P.
Benoit; four daughters, Marie Benoit, Vivian Guillot, Audrey Cavalier and Cecile 
Duet; two brothers, Norman and Norris Benoit; 24 grandchildren; and 33 great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elda Panvel Benoit; his parents, Joachim 
Benoit and Marie Rodrigue; three sons, Eugene, Ernest and Clarence Benoit; one 
daughter, Agnes Benoit; three brothers, Stanley, Alcest and Alcide Benoit; and 
one sister, Cora Gautreaux.

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GROS, LOU 

Lou Allen Paul Gros, 73, a native of Harvey and resident of Larose, died at 5:43 
p.m. Saturday, March 15, 1997.

Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Holy rosary Catholic Church, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

He is survived by two brothers, Carroll and Ronald Gros; and three sisters, 
Ethel Gautreaux, Hazel Pitre and Geneva Reed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Bertha Picou Gros; and 
one brother, Leroy Gros.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

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JASPER, THELMA 

Thelma Verrett Jasper, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Chauvin, died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday, March 15,1997.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 
4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, William and Stewart Jasper Sr., both of Houma; four 
daughters, Earline and Lucille Carter and Cloteal Warren, all of Chauvin and 
Glenda Holliday of Houma; two brothers, Isaac and Hosea McKay, both of Chauvin; 
44 grandchildren; 109 great-grandchildren: and 58 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Jasper Sr.; her parents, Eugene 
and Cloteal McKay and Joseph Verrett; three sons, Kermit, Raymond and Elijah 
Jasper Jr.; three daughters, Mary Davis, Myrtle Aubert and Martha Jasper; five 
brothers, Moses, Stewart, Monroe and Eugene McKay Jr. and Harry Verrett;
two sisters, Cecille B. Johnson and lsabella Smith; five grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

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ROUSSEL, ERVIN 

Ervin J. Roussel, 82, a native of St. Charles community and resident of 
Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 15, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral. 
Mass was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Waters Roussel; one daughter, Robin Roussel 
Holliman of New Orleans; one brother, Louis J. Roussel Jr.; one sister, Mrs. 
Gscar (Lillie Roussel) Prejean; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Bertha Breaux Roussel.

He was director of Regions Bank of Houma.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lafourche Home for the 
Aged.

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SMITH, EMMA 

Emma Lee Smith, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 
March 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

She is survived by her husband, Charles G. "Smitty" Smith; two sons, Kim and 
Kelly Smith Smith; two brothers, Eugene and Roy Caro; and two grandchildren, 
Ashleigh and Joshua Smith. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vyner P. and Edna Brunet Caro; one 
infant daughter; and one brother, V.J. Caro Sr.

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ANDRAS, ELLA 

Ella U. Andras, 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Napoleonville, 
died at 6:33 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, 
with burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Napoleonville.

She is survived by one son, Leroy Andras; three brothers, Thomas, Wilson and 
Marcel Usey Jr.; one sister, Lucia Morvarrt; four grandchildren: and three 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Andras; her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Marcel Usey Sr.; one son, Jerry Andras; one brother, Henry Usey and one 
sister, Ula Bonvillian.

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HUTCHINSON, WALTON 

Walton Joseph Hutchinson, 70, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died the 
week of March 16, 1997 of natural causes.

Funeral arrange ments are pending, call Samart Funeral Home at 8729685 for more 
information.

He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Lirette Hutchinson; three sons, Kerry J., 
Terry F. and Jerry J. Hutchinson; two daughters, Debra A. Falgout and Jackie M. 
Martinez; two sisters, Beulah Gonzales and Gertie Alfonso; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lulie Trosclair Hutchinson; 
one brother, Allen Hutchinson; and three sisters, Agnes Matheme, Ester Alfonso 
and Hattie LeBouef.

He was a retired driller and worked on the first oil rig off the Florida coast 
and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War ll.

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ANDERSON, VERNA 

Verna Watson Anderson, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 4 p.m. Monday, March 17, 1997.  

Visitation will be from 3:15 to 4:15    
p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at New Salem Baptist Church.
Dismissal services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Vera Theriot of Houma; one grand-daughter; four 
great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Anderson; and her parents, James 
and Elenora Jackson Watson.

She was a homemaker and a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

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JAMES, EDWA 

Edwa Dean Pledger James, 73, a native of Bee Branch, Ark., and resident of 
Bourg, died at 3 am. Monday, March 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 Ito 10 pm. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday 
at the funeral home, with 
burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Dwight E. and Charles Franklin James, both of 
Houma, and Robert Gary James of Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Major Franklin James; and her parents, 
William A and Ruby Elizabeth Rogers Pledger.

She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ 

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KRAEMER, EDNA 

Edna Rodrigue Kraemer, 96, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:30 a.m. 
Monday, March 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church 
in Chackbay, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Gaston J., Nelson A. and Sidney J. Kraemer Sr.; 
one sister, Amy rose; nine grandchildren; nine great-grand children; and six 
great-great-grand children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raphael L. Kraemer, her parents, 
Albert Rodrigue and Louisiana Boudreaux; three brothers, Levy, Rida and Ambroise 
Rodrigue; and two sisters, Natilia Legendre and Amelia Prestenbach.

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POINDEXTER, STEWART 

Stewart Poindexter, 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, March 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne 
Funeral Home. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m.Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery.

He is survived by three daughters, Ernestine Perkins, Barbara P. Hartman and 
Bernadine James Charles, all of Houma; one sister, Jennie Pete of New Orleans; 
three grandchildren; and three great~grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola Nash Poindexter; his parents, 
Northern and Louise Poindexteri four brothers, Andrew, David and Earl Poindexter 
and Berwick Hatch; and four sisters, Maggie Brown, Mary Legarde, Bertha 
Ruthledge and Ruth Scott.

He was a member of the Golden Social Aid Society and a member of New Mount 
Pilgrim Baptist Church.

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TRAHAN, ALMA 

Alma Trahan, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m.
Monday, March 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Dularge Community Baptist Church 
in Houma. 
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 Crozier Cemetery.

She is survived by her common law husband, Daniel Johnson of Houma; five 
brothers, Curvrn, Carl and Alton Celestin Sr., all of Houma, Louis Trahan of 
Houma, and Clarence Celestin of Los Angeles; and three sisters, Beverly and 
Barbara Celestin and Mary Henry, all of Houma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ivory Celestin Trahan; one 
brother, Ernest Trahan: and one sister, Dorothy Celestin.

She was a homemaker and a member of Dularge Community Baptist Church. 

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CLARK, JOE 

Joe Clark Sr., 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma died at 4  
p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997.    

Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne 
Funeral Home. 

Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at New Salem Baptist Church. Dismissal 
services will be at 11 am. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial to follow at Southdown Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Aubert Clark of Houma; three sons, Claude 
and Charles Clark, both of Houma, and Joe Clark Jr. of New Orleans; four 
daughters, Betty Ward and Ora Clark, both of Los Angeles, and Beverly York and 
Libbie Patterson, both of Houma; 39 grand-children; 67 great-grandchildren; and 
five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Alice Rose Clark; two 
daughters, Marion Mendez and Shirley Clark; one brother, Linse Clark; and two 
sisters, Helen Rose and Thelma Matthews.

He attended New Salem Baptist Church.

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COOKS, MYRTLE 

Myrtle Jefferson Cooks, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:30 
a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist 
Church in Thibodaux.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by four sons, Lloyd, Henry, Donald and Ernest Cooks Jr.;
five daughters, Jannie and Mercedes Cooks, Leanna Brovm, Mrs. Bunny (Gail) Kenny 
and Mrs. Clarence (Gilda) McGuire; 12 grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Cooks Sr.; her parents, Leonard 
and Janie Williams Jefferson; and one sister, Mable Brown.

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DORAZIL, EDUARD 

Eduard Robert Dorazil, 54, a native of Austria and resident of Houma, died at 
8:52 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Bisland Cemetery. 

He is survived by his mother, Rosa Albine Dorazil of Wien, Austria; one 
daughter, Bianca Rajinda Dorazil of Houma; and one foster brother, Daniel M. 
Waits of Houma 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Jackson Dorazil; and his father, 
Eduard Alois Dorazil.

He was a gemologist jeweler designer for Fakier Jewelers lnc.

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FANGUY, ROYAL 

Royal John The Baptist Fanguy Sr., 81, a native of Little Caillou and resident 
of Montegut, died at 4:57 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church. 
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Miriam H. Hebert Fanguy of Montegut; one son, Royal 
Fanguy Jr.; one daughter, Kathleen F _ Burchtield; one brother, Jules Fanguy; 
one sister, Emma Naquin; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jules and Melloway Martin Fanguy; five 
brothers, Ivy, Earl, Moise, Clarence and Freddy Fanguyn and two sisters, Stella 
Luke and Irene Collins.

He was a retired welder with Texaco for 38 years. a member Of the Knights of 
Columbus for over 50 years and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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GOODWYNE, MARION 

Marion Thiac Goodwyne, 73, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of 
Napoleonville, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997.

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

She is survived by one son, Henry Francis Goodwyne Jr.; one daughter, Mary 
Goodwyne Cavalieri one sister, Shirley Mae McBride; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Francis Goodwyne Sr.; and her 
parents, Charles Thiac and Julia Guillot.

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HARRELL, BRANDON, SR. 

Brandon Scott Harrell Sr., 21, a native of Monroe and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 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 John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Melanie Thibodaux Harrell; his father, Dennis R 
Harrell; his mother, Judy Rhodes Adams; one son, Brandon Scott Harrell Jr.; one 
brother, Henry Betemps III; his grandparents, Edward and Betty Mae Rhodes; and 
his great-grandmother, Annie Dorris.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis R Harrell Jr.

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SCOTT, TRACY 

Tracy G. Scott, 28, a native and resident of DeQuincy, died at 1:10 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Hargrove Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday 
at the church, with 
burial in Good Hope Cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Jerry Scott of Houma; his mother, Lenora K. Scott 
of DeQuincy; his fiancee, Alteria D. Ham of Moss Bluff; one brother, Jimmy Wayne 
Scott of DeQuincy; one sister, Missy Scott Spears of Beaumont, Texas; and his 
grandmother, Erie Scott of Corpus Christi, Texas. .

He was employed as a draftsman for Walk-Haydel & Associates for three years, a 
member of Home Business Association and a member of Hargrove Pentecostal Church.

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WAALK, WALTERINE 

Walterine Marcel Waalk, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11130 a.m. 
Tuesday, March 18, 1997.

A prayer service was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with 
burial in St. Anthony Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, George Arthur Waalk of Houma; four sons, Randy 
George, Guy John and Keith Wayne Waalk, all of Houma, and Gene Arthur Waalk of 
Monroe; two daughters, Ginger Lee Cunningham and Sandra Mary Waalk, both of 
Houma; one brother, Ira Marcelle of New Orleans; three sisters, Marion Webre, 
Merrill Scales and Barbara Porche, all of Houma; 16 grandchildren; and six great 
grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Agnes Bergeron Marcel; and 
three sisters, Isabella Benoit, Sue Trahan and Mayola Boudreaux 

She was a retired sales clerk.

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MOSES, LOU 

Lou Ethel Falgout Moses, 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Chauvin, died at 4:52 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 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 Mount Calvary Baptist Church. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in 
Bisland Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Edward Moses III; three daughters, Claudia Moses 
Watson, Rose Mary Moses White and Bemadine Moses Thomas; 22 grandchildren; 41 
great-grandchii dren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Moses Jr.; her parents, Jerry 
and Elizabeth Martin Falgout; one son, Clarence Moses Sr.; and one daughter, 
Bertha Mae Jones.

She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

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BOSCO, LILLIAN.

Lillian Chamgagne Bosco, 78, a native and resident of Luling, died at 1:30 p.m. 
Thursday, March 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic 
Church in Luling with 
burial following in the St. Charles Cemetary in Luling.

She is survived by one son, Joseph F. Bosco; two brothers, Stanley and Lucien 
Champagne; one sisfter, Inez Mosley; seven grandchildren; and eight great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L Bosco; her parents, Landry 
Champagne and Lydia Troxler Champagne; one son, Rodney S. Bosco; one brother, 
Kaiser Champagne; one sister, Verna Torento Champagne; and one granddaughter, 
Gina Chaisson.

She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

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BROCKWELL, SAM 

Sam E. Brockwell, 74, a native of Limestone, Tenn., and resident of Gibson, died 
at 1 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

He is survived by four brothers, Charles Brockwell of Johnson City, Tenn., 
Taylor Brockwell of Greeneville, Tenn., John Brockwell of Morgan City and Bill 
Brockwell of Gibson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Wampler Brockwell; his parents, 
Charles and Katherine Staton Brockwell; and his sister, Patricia Norris.

He was a retired superintendent for Brown & Root, Inc., a U.S. Army veteran of 
World War II, a member of the American Legion and a member of the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars.

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HEBERT, MARIE 

Marie Elvire Roussell Hebert, 67, a native of Montegut and resident of 
Lumberton, Miss., died at 11:23 am. Thursday, March 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Galliano. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with 
burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She is survived by four sons, Vincent, Nathan and Daniel Hebert and Fulton 
Roussell; four daughters, Joan Johnson, Betty Hebert, Glenda Lasseigne, and 
Wilma Billiot; two brothers, Whitney and Marcellin Roussell; three sisters, 
Evelyn Carter, Mathilda Ellender and Jessie Etheridge; 15 grandchildren; and 
four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Allen Hebert; her parents, 
Edgar and Eva Billiot Roussell; two brothers, Felix and Mathile Roussell; one 
sister, Eda Roussell; and one grandson, Billy Johnson.

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ROBERSON, STEVE 

Steve J. Roberson Sr., 67, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 5 p.m. 
Thursday, March 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8:30 
a.m. to funeral time Monday at First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue. 
Religious services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church 
with burial following at Daigle Memorial Cemetary in Bayou Blue.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Catherine Doucet Roberson; two sons, 
Steve Roberson Jr. and Mark Roberson, both of Bayou Blue; three daughters, Mrs. 
Michael (Mickey) Pike of East Corinth, Maine, Mrs. Lee (Elizabeth) Daigle of 
Bayou Blue, and Mrs. Kevin (Ramona) Naquin of Schriever: two sisters, Mrs. 
Herman (Carrie) LeBouef Jr. of Schriever and Mrs. Albert (Ruby) Breaux of Bayou 
Blue;and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Aleida Boudreaux Roberson; 
and two infant brothers.

He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue and he 
was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired warehouse 
manager for Quality Shipyard Inc.

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BECNEL, DAISY 

Daisy Kraemer Becnel, 65, a native of Kraemer and resident of Vacherie, died 
Friday, March 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 am. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace 
Catholic Church in Vacherie.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic 
Church with 
burial following the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Maurice Joseph Becnel; her stepmother, Cecile 
Becnel Kraemer; three sons, Clyde J., Maurice J. Jr. and James J. Becnel; one 
daughter, Belinda Marie Becnel; two brothers, Gilbert and J.D. Kraemer; two 
sisters, Marie Thibodaux and Rose Boudreaux; 11 grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Delonie Kraemer and Agnes Martinez.

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CHAISSON, CLYDE 

Clyde G. Chaisson, 70, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:30 p.m. 
Friday, March 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with 
burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Clara Mae LeBlanc; his father, Guy Joseph Chaisson; 
two sons, Philip and Clyde "Tee" Chaisson; five daugh-ters, Phyllis Hargis, 
Claudette 'Ihi-bodaux, Mary Hargis, Carol Knight and Louise Chaisson; and 23 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Vedros Chaisson.

He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a veteran of World War 
II.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Savior School.

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GALLICIO, LEAH 

Leah Catherine Gallicio, 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died 
at 8:14 a.m. Friday, March 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, immediately 
followed by a memorial service.

She is survived by her former hussband, Robert Gallicio, three sons, Keith 
Gallicio and John Miorana, both of Houma and Anthony Miorana of Metairie; one 
adopted son, Anthony Miorana Jr. of New Orleans; one daughter, Kimberly Gallicio 
of Houma; one brother, Eddie Borrelli of New Orleans; one sister, Florence 
Giambronne of Harahan; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Leah Dugas Borrelli; and one 
brother, John Borrelli.

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

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LEONARD, MERVIN, SR.

Mervin Charles Leonard Sr., 68, a native and resident of Berwick, died at 4:30 
p.m. Friday, March 21, 1997.

Visitation is from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Hargrave Funeral Home. 
Funeral servies are 10 a.m. today at the Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel. 
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Wiggins, Miss. at the Haynes 
Family Cemetary.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Aycock Leonard of Berwick; one son, Mervin C. 
Leonard Jr. of Florida; one daughter, Kathy Leonard of Morgan City; four 
stepdaughters, Mrs. Paul (Jill) Haines of Morgan City, Mrs. William (Jane) Voss 
of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Kirk (Ann) Meche and Mrs. David (Amy) Hen-ley, both of 
Houma; one half-brother, Bert Leonard; three half sisters, Daisy Lodrique, Pat 
0'Farrell and Alice Pontiff; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Stella Ganaway Leonard; 
three brothers, Lee, C.J. and Dexter Leonard; and one half brother, Lynn 
Leonard.

He was Catholic and a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II. He worked as manager 
of Double Eagle Marine.

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ADAMS, BILLY 

Billy Don Adams, 60, a native of Minden and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 
p.m.Saturday, March 22, 1997. 

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Methodist Church in 
Houma.

He is survived by his wife, Bette L. Adams of Houma; one son, Kevin Adams of 
Sumter, SC.; one daughter, Kim Salinas of Houston; one brother, Russell Adams of 
Minden; and one grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Opal Baucum Adams.

He was a retired safety engineer for Texaco, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a 
member of First United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist 
Church, 621 Bayou Black Drive. Houma, La. 70360.

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BARKER, ANN 

Dr. Ann Barker, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie, died Saturday, 
March 22, 1997.

Visitation is 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel, 
1200 Mirabeau, New Orleans. 
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel.

She is survived by her parents, Eula Pennington Barker and Richard Hobbs Barker 
Jr.; one brother, Richard Hobbs Barker III; two sisters, Jeannie McKey and 
Patricia Carey; 15 nieces and nephews; and 20 great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was a 1955 graduate of St. Francis de Sales. She became a Sister of St 
Joseph and graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing in 1961.

After many years as a nurse at Terrebonne General Hospital in Houma, she was 
accepted into the LSU School of Medicine and received her medical degree in 
1979.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 
Greater N.O. Area, 925 Common St., Suite 1075, N.O., La.

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GRANIER, LOUISE 

Louise Legendre Rose Granier, 89, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 
1:50 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Gerdie R. Brown, Julia R. Bourgeois and 
Edwina R. Perque; two brothers, Denis and Victor Legendre; two sisters, Lea L 
Chiasson and Clara L Rhodes; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her tirst husband, Herman Rose; her second husband, 
Mark Granien her parents, Victorin and Angelique Rodrigue Legendre; three sons, 
Dave, Eddie and Earkey Rose; one daughter, Norma Rose; one brother, Kliebert 
Legendre; two sisters, Lucette Ockman and Eugenie Rose; and one grandson, David 
Bourgeois.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lafourche Home for the 
Aged.

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NAQUIN, NOLAN 

Nolan Joseph Naquin, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:45 a.m. 
Saturday, March 22, 1997 .

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to fu~neral time 
Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St Joseph Co Cathedral 
with burial following in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Nelma Vedros Naquin; and two sisters, Mary Jean 
Ordoyne and Mary Ann Robichaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Naquin and Lorencia Theron; and 
one son, Nolan Naquin Jr.

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POINCON, MILLET 

Millet Paul Poincon, 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 1997.

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

He is survived by his wife, Celina Jeandron Poincon; one daughter, Tammy Poincon 
Labat; two sister, Lorretta Thibodaux and Ruth Daigle; and many nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Poincon and Laura Marcel; three 
brothers, David, Nelson and Armond Poincon; and four sisters, Mae and Bessie 
Use, Lula Breaux and Effie Darcey.

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SNYDER, MARVIN 

Marvin Joel Snyder, 29, a native of Flint, Mich. and resident of Amelia, died at 
5:25 a.m. Saturday, March 22,1997 

A memorial service will be held at Samart Funeral Home in Houma.
Call 872-9685 for arrangements.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lynn his parents, George and Marty Snyder II of 
Houma; three sons, Skyler, Joshua and Clayton Moffetti one daughter, Destiny 
Marie Snyder; one brother, George "junior" Snyder III; one sister-in-law, 
Melinda Burrow Snyder; his grandfather, Kerns Ashworth of Florida; grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Martin of Michigan; one neice; and two nephews.

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ZERINGUE LOUISE 

Louise Hymel Zeringue, 96, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 12:15 a.m. 
Saturday, March 22, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Philip Catholic 
Church in Vacherie. 
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Philip Catholic Church 
with burial following in the church cemetery. _

She is survived by nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert Zeringue; her parents, Ursin 
Hyme an Marie Schexnayder; seven brothers, Severin, Leo, Adolph, Willie, 
Maurice, Henry and Femand Hymel; and one sister, Elina H. Cazenave.

She was a member of the ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of 
America 

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BERGERON, ROSEMARY 

Rosemary Foeckler Bergeron, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of 
Waggamarr, died Sunday, March 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in 
Metairie. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with 
interment in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by two sons, John P. and Desi John Bergeron; three daughters, 
Myra "Susie" Smith, Denise Bergeron Reaves and Theresa "Terry" Bergeron Lewis; 
12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Desire Joseph Bergeron Jr.; her 
parents, John P. and Josephine Biffert Foeckler: and one sister, Myra Klotthor.

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BOUDREAUX, ROBERT 

Robert Burd "Bobby" Bohdreaux, 66, died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 1997.

Visitation was scheduled from noon to funeral time today at St. Anthony
Catholic Church. 
Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the church.

He is survived by his wife, Betty "Boo" B. Boudreaux; two sons, Keith Michael 
and Robert "Robby" Charles Boudreaux; three daughters, Sheila Marie Boyne, Beryl 
Ann Bergeron and Cherie Lynn LeCompte; one sister, Shirley Boudreaux Porters and 
24 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Bobby" and Mable Burd 
Boudreaux; one daughter, Cheryl Boudreaux Raymond; and one brother, Charles E. 
Boudreaux Jr.

He was the former owner of Bobby's Bike Shop, a past member of St. Gregory 
Knights of Columbus, Houma Lions Club and Chabert Medical Center Volunteers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vandebilt Catholic 
Endowment Fund or the Hospice of South Louisiana 

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CHARITAT, MAURICE 

Maurice R. Charitat, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 p.m. 
Sunday, March 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be at 11 am. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Noella Orgeron Charitat; two sons, Henry "Chip" and 
Maurice "Bud" Charitat Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Kim (Michelle) Folse and Mrs. 
William "Christine" Schwartz; one brother, Raymond Charitat; and seven grand-
children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emelia Foret Charitat; one 
brother, Jean Charitat; and one sister, Juliette Johnson.

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DUPUY, NORA 

Nora Cecilia G. Dupuy, 85, a native and resident of Houma, died Stmday, March 
23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Ibert's Funeral Home and from 9 am 
to funeral time Tuesday at Ibert's Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 
6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary, with 
burial in Franklin Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Thomas Dupuy Jr. of Luling, Allen Dupuy of 
Centerville, and Larry Dupuy Sr. of Franklin; one daughter, Linda D. Miller of 
Houma; one sister, Seraphine Chenevert of Cottonport; nine grandchildren; and 
four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dupuy Sr.; her father, Nestor 
Gauthier; her mother, Josephine Gremillion; three brothers, Hilton, Yennie and 
Vemon Gauthier: and three sisters, Jewel Mae Moulard, Lelia Rabalais and Mabel 
Hughes.

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LEBLANC, JOYCE 

Joyce LeBlanc, 59, a native of Monroe and resident of Theriot, died Sunday, 
March 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.

She is survived by her husband, Charles LeBlanc; six sons, Richard, Randy and 
Anthony Skains, Michael and Curtis LeBlanc, and James Hodges; three daughters, 
Ursula English, Debra LeBlanc and Jennifer Caillouet; four brothers, Bo, Olden, 
Elton and Billy Ray Ellis; three sisters, Dora Clark, Marie Waguespack and Rosie 
Denison; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom Edison and Cynthia Johnson Ellis; 
four brothers, Larry, Bobby, Carson and G.W. Ellis; and one sister, Elizabeth 
Rushing.

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LEDET, INEZ 

Inez Marie Ledet, 84, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, 
died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, March 23, 1997 .

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10 am Tuesday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Harris J. Ledet of Houma; two daughters, Iris 
McClesky and Mary Ledet both of Houma; one sister, Theresa Dupre of Montegut; 11 
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred P. Ledet; her parents, Dennis 
and Myrtle Levron Naquin; one son, Harold J. Ledet; three sisters, Necia Naquin, 
Emmiline Neil and Thelma Ledet; and two great-grandchildren.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Neil Ransonet Center 
of the Terrebonne Council on Aging.

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MOORE, DALTON 

Dalton Lawrence Moore Sr., 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. 
Sunday, March 23, 1997.  

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 pm. today and from 8 am. to funeral time Tuesday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
The rosary will berecited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Florence Hebert Moore of Houma; two sons, Paul 
Daniel and Dalton Lawrence Moore Jr., both of Houma; five daughters, Lorrain 
Anne O'Con of Jacksonville, Fla., Terrylynn Anne Blanchard of Bourg, Merryl Jean 
Billiot of Sulphur, Diane Mary Bergeron of Gibson, and Robin Anne Broussard of 
Houma; two brothers, Edward and Gilbert Moore, both of Houma; one sister, 
Corrine Theriot of Houma; 22 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Moore He was preceded in death by his parents, Israel and Lucy Chatagnier Moore; 
one daughter, Deborah Anne Miller; and four brothers, Claude, Ralph, Wilford and 
Adam Boudreaux.

He was a retired contractor for Moore Sheet Metal Company, a U.S. Army veteran 
of World War ll and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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WILLIAMS, ANNIE 

Annie B. Williams, 85, a native and resident of Magnolia, Miss., died at 4 p.m. 
Sunday, March 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at People's Undertaker Funeral Home 
in McComb, Miss.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Church in Chatawa, Miss. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, with interment at the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Katie W. Thomas of Houma, and Hazel W. Jackson 
of Gloster, Miss.; three sons, Clyde Williams of Magnolia, O.D. Williams of 
Houston and Oliver Williams Jr. of San Francisco; 28 grandchildren; 30 great-
grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Williams Sr.; her parents, Uyle 
and Mattie Hayes; one brother, Calvin Hayes; one son, Joe Williams; and one 
grandson. 

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AUTHEMENT, ARTHUR 

Arthur Authement, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand 
Caillou, died at 9:17 a.m. Monday, March 24, 1997. 

Mass was scheduled for 10 am. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine "Kitty" Authement; one stepson, Leroy 
Rankin; one brother, Gervais Authement of Conroe, Texas; and two sisters, Ada 
Bergeron of Alexandria and Juanita Blanchard of Bourg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Agnes Gervis Authement, He 
was an employee of SLECA for 18 years, a U.S. Navy veteran and a Grand Caillou 
fireman.

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BROUSSARD, MAE 

Mae Broussard, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 a.m. Monday, 
March 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m._ to funeral time Bfoussard Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. 
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in St; Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by one daughter, Faye "Sissy" Freeman of Houma; six sons, 
George, Peter and Michael Broussard, all of Houma, Richard Broussard of 
Thibodaux, David Broussard of New Orleans, and John Broussard of Lake Charles: 
one brother, Peter G. Bourgeois Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Irene Tabor of Houma, 
and Beverly Sinor of New Orleans; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, former Houma mayor Leslie Broussard; 
her father, former Terrebonne Parish Sheriff, Peter G. Bourgeois; her mother, 
Elizida "Lizzie" Barilleaux Bourgeois; and one sister, Jeanne DeClouet.
She was a former teacher at St Francis de Sales school and the Terrebonne Parish 
school system.

She was a lifetime parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Parish, a 
member of the parish Altar Society, the Catholic Daughters of America.
Anawim and Mending Hearts.

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COLEMAN, ESSIE,JR. 

Essie Coleman Jr., 78, a native of Clinton and resident of Chauvin, died at 
10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Community Funeral Home. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  
Dismissal services will be at 11 am. Wednesday at the funeral home, with    
burial in Bisland Cemetery.  

He is survived by his wife, Edna Redmond; two daughters, Fannie Coleman of Houma 
and Hazel Brown of Houston; one stepdaughter, Elsie Scott of Houma; one brother, 
Edward Coleman of Turlock, Calif.; six sisters, Amelia, Ethelean and Carretia, 
all of California, Viola and Merdis, both of Baton Rouge and Annie Mae Williams 
of Clinton; 26 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Essie and Fannie Coleman Sr.; and two 
brothers, Clovis and Leroy Coleman.

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HENDRIX, CHARLES 

Charles "Jason" Hendrix, 15, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 p.m.
Monday, March 24, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.

He is survived by his mother, Linda Ann Rawlings; his father, Charles Raymond 
Hendrix; his grandparents, Preston and Joyce Bourg Arceneaux, and William 
Raymond and Joyce Rawlings of Orlando, Fla.; four broth-
ers, Daniel, William and Chad Bourgeois and James Rawlings; and one sister, 
Rachel Rawlings Naquin.

He was an 8th grade student at Evergreen Jr. High School and a member of the 
Evergreen Band.

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DANGERFIELD, LILLY 

Lilly Mae Dangerfield, 43, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home.
Wake services will be at8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 
Dismissal services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home,  
with burial in Christ Baptist Church Cemetery.      

She is survived by her friend, Robert Nevis Jr.; her father, Lawrance Boykins 
Sr.; one son, Michael Williams; three daughters, Catrina, Lakeysha and Tareka 
Williams; four brothers, Levi, Joseph and Lawrance Boykins Jr., and David 
Williams; seven sisters, Mary and Rosalie Miller, Patricia Ruffin, Bertha 
Stewart, Dora Lee Cooks, Betty Mulligan and Barham Boykins; and tive 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dora Williams Boykins; her 
grandparents, Louvenia Pinkie and Robert Williams; and one grandson, Marcus 
Williams.

She was a homemaker.

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INGRAM, MASON, JR. 

Mason "Pa" Ingram Jr., 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:25 p.m. 
Tuesday, March 25, 1997.

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

He is survived by his wife, Izella Banks Ingram of Tlribodaux; his former wife, 
Alice Adams Scott of New Orleans; four sons, Mason Ingram III and Richard Ingram 
Sr., both of New Orleans, Christopher Ingram of Thibodaux, and Jeffery Ingram 
Sr. of Houma; five daughters, Barbara and Evelyn Ingram, Doris Dyer and Eula 
Henry, all of New Orleans, and Tracy Ingram of Gray; two brothers, Willie 
lngrarn of Tlhibodaux, and Joseph Ingram of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Emma 
Adams, Cora Hawkins and Shirley Johnson, all of Thibodaux, Celestine Ingram of 
Raceland, and Thelma Ingram of Gray; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mason and Jenny "Lizzy" Ingram Sr.; and 
three sisters, Sara Green, Mary Ingram and Florence Fountain.

He was a member of Moming Star Baptist Church.

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CALLAIS, LMDSAY 

Lindsay Renee Callais, infant, a native of Golden Meadow, died at 4:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, March 26, 1997.

Graveside services will be at 9 am. Saturday at Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Christy Forest and Paul Callais IV; her 
grandparents, Curtis and Christine Chauffe; and one sister, Megan Callais.

She was preceded in death by her glrandparents, Paul and Lora Callais III

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PELLEGRIN, IVY 

Ivy Joseph Pellegrin, 89, a native of Chalwln and residaet of Houma, Died at 
1:10 am Wednesday, March 26,1997.     

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 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Oneita Theriot Pellegrin; two sons, Allen and Gerald 
Pellegrin, both of Houma; two daughters, Jeanette Platt of Woodlands, Texas, and 
Brenda Braud of Houma; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-
great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Trasimond and Wctoria LeBlanc 
Pellegrin; two brothers, Milton and Delvin Pellegrin; and one sister, Viley 
Chauvin.

He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.

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BERGERON, SHIRLEY 

Shirley M. Bergeron, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 7:02 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997.

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

She is survived by two sons, Allie "Fetch" and Perry J. "Buster" Bergeron Jr., 
both of Houma; one daughter, Sally B. Camp of Houma; two brothers, Terry J. 
Bergeron of Chauvin, and Carroll "Carou" Bergeron of Bourg; and five grand-
children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry J. Bergeron Sr.; and her 
parents, Allie Bergeron and Georgia Walker Bergeron Bourg.

She was retired from Southdown Sugar Plantation, a homemaker and a parishioner 
of St. Bemadette Catholic Church.

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JONES, ANTOINETTE 

Antoinette Verret Jones, 84, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 4:30 p.m. 
Thursday, March 27, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Elor Catholic 
Church in Theriot. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Gerald and William Henry Jones; two daughters, 
Betty Lee Jones and Mary Louise Crib; one brother, Edville Verret; 17 
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Jones Sr.; her parents, 
Orestile an Henriette Billiot Verret; and two brothers, Matel and Antoine 
Verret.

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ADAMS, IVES 

Ives Raymond Adams, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 a.m. 
Friday, March 28, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. John Catholic 
Church in Thibodaux.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by one daughter, JoAnn Barbier; one sister, Inez Adams; three 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Arabie Adams; his parents, Ives 
Adams and Felicie Mire; and one sister, Dorothy Clement 

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ALBANO, ROSE 

Rose Ann Albano, 91, a native and resident of Napoleonville and longtime 
resident of Baton Rouge, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home 
in Napoleonville.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in 
Napoleonville, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, Joseph Albano and Rosalie Giglia; two brothers, Angelo and Tony Albano; 
and four sisters, Antonina Politz, Mary Trombatore, Angeline Costanza and 
Josephine Politz.

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BREAUX, JULES 

Jules Joseph "Pa Jo" Breaux, Sr., 56, a native and resident of Houma, died 
Friday, March 28, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Call the funeral home for service time at 868-2536.

He is survived by seven sons, Mark D. Breaux, Chris J. Breaux, Raymond C. 
Breaux, Thaddeus P. "Tee" Breaux, all of Houma, Thomas E. and Dean W. Breaux of 
Bayou Blue and Aubrey LeBoeuf of Bourg; one daughter, Sally E. Breaux of Houma; 
four brothers, Emest Breaux, David Breaux, Phillip Breaux and Henry Breaux, all 
of Houma; live sisters, Genevieve "Bee" Portier, Norma "Pookie" Duplantis, Rose 
Pinell, Mary Lee Rhodes and Gail Dardar, all of Houma; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Yvonne Pierce Breaux; his 
parents, Charles and Adrina Klingman Breaux Sr.; one son, Jules J. Joey Breaux 
Jr.; one brother, Charles Breaux Jr.; and one sister, Adrina Leonard.

He was a tree surgeon and a U.S. Army veteran.

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DETIVEAUX, ELVIRE 

Elvire Marie Lapeyrouse Detiveaux, 89. a native of Montegut and resident of 
Chauvin, died Friday, March 28, 1997.

Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Lois) Pattillo of Marble Falls, 
Texas; one stepbrother, Willie Lapeyrouse of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Edna 
Chauvin of Chauvin; one stepsister, Audrey Gautreaux of Chauvin; eight 
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Joseph Detiveaux Jr.; her 
parents, Ludovir and Angelina Cunningham Lapeyrouse; two sons Floyd Joseph 
Detiveaux and Raymond Joseph Detiveaux Sr.; two brothers, Louis and Junior 
Lapeyrouse; four sisters, Louise Prosperie, Lizzle Blanchard, Daisy Foret and 
Agnes Foret.

She was a member of the St, Joseph Ladies Altar Society, VFW Ladies Auxiliary of 
Chauvin, Ward 7 Citizens Club and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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EYMARD, ELAINE 

Elaine E. Eymard, 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, died 
Friday, March 28, 1997.

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

She is survived by her husband, Emery Eymard; her father, Leonard Faverty ; two 
sons, Casey and Travis Eymard; one daughter, Sandy Callais;
three sisters, Geraldine Harris, Linda Guidry and Brenda Aucoin; two half-
sisters, Gail Kain and Hazel Guissler; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Zamia Gisclair Faverty; and one half-
brother, Kenneth Aubrey.

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CAMPBELL, RICKY, SR. 

Ricky Campbell Sr., 43, a native of Matthews and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Saturday, March 29, 1997.

Visitatipn will be from 10 am. to funeral time Saturday at St. Matthews 
Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews. 
Funeral services will be at 11 am. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Hamilton Campbell of Thibodaux; his 
companion, Debra Anderson of Thibodaux; his father, Frank Parker Sr. of 
Thibddaux; his stepmother, Elander Parker, of Thibodaux; two sons, Wayne and 
Ricky Campbell Jr., both of Thibodaux; 11 brothers, Charlie, Henry and Dwight 
Campbell, all of Thibodaux, Clyde Parker and Alexander Davis, both of Thibodaux, 
Willie Campbell of Grosse-Tete, Freddie Campbell of Cleveland, Ohio, William 
Campbell of Larose, Frank Parker Jr. of Panama City, Fla., Carl Davis of Phoenix 
City, Ala., and Glen Davis of York, Penn.; and two sisters, Gwendlyn Brnard of 
Aurora, Colo. and Seneca Parker of Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Evetta Williams.

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CHAUVIN, STELLA 

Stella Antill Chauvin, 93, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux.
died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 9 a.m. 
to funeral time Monday at St Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Genevieve, with burial in 
St Francis De Sales #2. 

She is survived by one son, Daniel Joseph Chauvin of Bayou Blue; one daughter, 
Anna Bell Benoit of Schriever, one sister, Uranie Trahan; 14 grandchildren and 
21 great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph Chauvin, her parents, Wilfred 
Antill and Josephine Girior: three sons, Marvin, Leroy and Charles Chauvin; one 
grandson, Donald Chauvin; one brother, Lawrence Antill; and three sisters, Irene 
Trahan, Helen Thibodaux and Lorraina Anti1l.

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ELLENDER, ANN 

Ann Walker Ellender, 74, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at  
12:40 pm. Saturday, March 29,1997

Visitanon will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, with 
burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg.

She is survived by her husband, Bernard Ellender; and one sister, Josephine W. 
Songe of Houma 

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Theresa Ledet Walker: three 
brothers, Lawrence Walker, Earl Walker and John Walker; four sisters, Georgia 
Bergeron, Doll Mae Guidry, Lydia Walker and Marie Walker.

She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.

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TOUPS, MAYOLA 

Mayola Toups, 91, a native of Houma and resident of Tyler, Texas, died Saturday, 
March 29, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at 
Samart Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with 
burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue.

She is survived by one son, Raymond Toups of Houma; two daughters, Dorothy 
Olivier of Houma and Betty Delacerda of Tyler, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 16 
great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and three step-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar J. Toups Jr., her parents, 
Earnest and Alivia Pontiff Bergeron; one son, Melvin J. Toups;
two brothers, Howard and Norman Bergeron; two sisters, Pricilla Smith and Elva 
Comeaux; and one grandchild.

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SNEED, STEVE 

Steve "Junior" Sneed, 26, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 
29, 1997.

Visitation will be funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in 
Rogers Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mary and Thomas Blanchard; two 
sisters, Tammy Sneed and Nichole Faucheaux; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Sneed Sr.; his maternal 
grandparents, Velma and Junius Pitre; his step-grandparents, Cherry and Donald 
Blanchard; and one brother, Charles Blanchard.


Obituary information provided for Tuesdays Courier incorrectly reported the 
following: Steve "Junior" Sneed is survived by his stepgrandparents,
Cherry and Donald Blanchard; and by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

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BOURG, ROSA 

Rosa Rousse Bourg, 84, a native and resident of Galliano, died at noon Sunday, 
April 30, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George (Mathilde) McGlocklin, Mrs. Elmo 
(Levy) Curole, Mrs. Richard (Rita) Williams, Mrs. Roland (Lolita) Baudoin; two 
brothers, Morandon Rousse and Emile Rousse; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-
grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dutalie A. Bourg; her parents, Ozema 
and Mathilde Eymard Rousse; her stepmother, Jolena Rousse; her foster mothers, 
Eugenie Eymard and Elodie Doucet; one daughter, Josephine Bourg; two brothers, 
Blanchard and Webb Rousse; and two sisters, Olymp Chauvin and Azema Rousse.

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DOIRON, JEAIMETTE 

Jeannette Detiveaux Doiron, 70 a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 
1:25 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 
a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by her husband, James H. Doiron Sr. of Houma; six sons, Thomas,
Daniel, Kermit, Byron and James Doiron Jr., all of Houma and William Doiron of 
Corpus Christi, Texas; four daughters, Jennifer Doiron of New Orleans, Frances 
Lutgring of New Iberia, Natalie LaLonde of Cameron and Jill Bonvillain of Houma; 
one sister, Gloria Miller of Chalmette; 16 grand-children; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Ben" and Inez Eschete 
Detiveaux; and one son, Jude Doiron.

She was retired from Teirebonne General Medical Center and a parishioner of St. 
Francis de Sales Cathedral.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis de Sales 
School or Vandebilt High School Endowment Fund.

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DUPRE, FLOYD 

Floyd Paul Dupre, 67, a native of Chauvin and resident of Marrero, died at 10 
a.m. Sunday, March 30, 1997.

Interment was in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Avondale.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bouvier Dupre; six children, Forrest and 
Ricky Dupre Sr., Cathy P. Orgeron, Billie Gene Bates, Randy Patterson and Kathy 
Kenney; three brothers; four sisters; and six grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Lorena Scott Dupre Sr.; 
one brother and one sister.

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EARNST, GEORGE 

George Geringer Earnst, 50, a native of Baguio, Philippines and resident of 
Houma, died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, March 30, ]997.

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

He is survived by his wife, Linda Guzman Earnst of Houma; his father, Curtis C. 
Earnst of Laverne, Okla.; his mother, Mary Rodeo Geringer of San Francisco; five 
sons, Shane and Shannon Earnst, both of Honolulu, Brian D., Blaine P. and Brett 
Faucheaux, all of Houma; one daughter, Brandi L Faucheaux, of Houma; six 
brothers, William Curtis "W.C." Earnst of Texas, Thomas M. "Tom" Solis of 
Pittsburg, Calif., Theodore R "Ted" Solis of Millbrae, Calif., Edward G. Solis 
of Concord, Calif., Joseph C. Solis of Roland Heights, Calif., and Ernesto M. 
"Ernie" Tolentino of San Francisco; two sisters, Sandy Harmon of Oklahoma and 
Mary Margaret Farrell of Baguio, Philippines; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jean Earnst; his grand-parents, 
Curtis A. and Sarah L Earnst, George Thomas and Leoncia Rodeo Geringei: one 
brother, Robert L. Earnst; and one sister, Mary Antoinette Solis.

He was a retired roustabout for Texaco, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, 
a member of the Vietnam Veterans Chapter No. 630, a member of the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars, a member of the United Veterans League and a member of Disabled 
Veterans.


Obituary information provided for Tuesdays Courier incorrectly reported the 
following: George Geringer Earnst is survived by his brother, Walter Curtis 
"W.C"  Eamst of Texas.

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LEBLANC, MALVIN 

Malvin Bernard LeBlanc, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:35 p.m. 
Sunday, March 30, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral home, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Charles J., Nelson A. and Ray P. LeBlanc; four 
daughters, Marcelline Burney, Earline Robichaux, Gail Hebert and Linda Corbitt; 
two sisters, Edith Malbrough and Leaphy Dufrene; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson J. LeBlanc; her parents, 
Charles and Marcelline Clark Bernard; one son, Paul J. LeBlanc: one brother, 
Claude Bernard; two sisters, Mary LeBlanc and Lydie Taylor; and four 
grandchildren.

She was a homemaker and a member of American Legion Auxillary Post No. 31.

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ZENTHOEFER, CARL 

Carl Eugene "Bud" Zenthoefer, 65, a native of Posey County, Ind., and resident 
of Lockport died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, March 30. 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral llomt- in Lockport 
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Mass 
will be at l0 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalee Irene Floyd Zenthoefer; four sons, Kevin, 
Samuel, Westley and Carl Davis Zenthoefer: one daughter, Teresa Zenthoefer
Walker; three brothers, Jim, Donald and Robert "Sandy" Zenthoefer; three 
sisters, Helen Niemeier, Pat Moll and Jayne Overton; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Marie Wentzel Zenthoefer: 
one brother, William J. Zenthoefer; and two sisters, Mary Ann Moll and Anita 
Zenthoefer.

ln lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Diocesan Tomb of the 
Unborn, c/0 Butch Tastet, 501 Catherine St., Lockport, La. 70374.

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BURFFORD, LYDA 

Lyda Belle Beavers Burfford, 92, a native of Winn Farish and resident of 
Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West 
Monroe. 
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery in West 
Monroe.

She is survived by her husband, Stewart Murra Burfford, one daughter, Mrs. John 
H. (Murray Beavers) Dennis; one sister, Quinnie Arceneaux; and three 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tecumseh Vrnon Beavers and Florence 
Louiza Thompson.

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GRRFFEN, ALEXIS 

Alexis Marie Griffen, infant, a native of Houma, died Monday, March 31, 1997.

Burial was Tuesday in Rogers Cemetery in Houma.

She is survived by her parents, Alex Paul and Dawn Marie Dupre Griffen;
her grandparents, Yvonne Austin and Judson Dupre Sr.; and two brothers, Dylan 
Dupre and Alex Griffen Jr.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William "Bill" and Joyce Savoy 
Griffen Sr. and Larry Austin.


Obituary information provided for Wednesday's Courier incorrectly reported the 
following: Alexis Marie Grifiin was preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul 
"Bill" and Joyce Savoy Griffin Sr.

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LEBOEUF, THELMA 

Thelma Davis LeBoeuf, 80, a native of Donner and resident of Raceland, died at 
1:42 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland 
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in 
Mathews. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

She is survived by three sons, Weldon, Evans and Floyd LeBoeuf; three daughters, 
Barbara Davaine, Florence Matherne and Veronica Voisin; one sister, Maria Pitre; 
16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney LeBoeuf; her parents, Comelius 
and Ammette Olivier Davis; one daughter, Beverly LeBoeuf; three brothers, 
Willie, Aimzy Sr. and Alvin Davis Sr.; two sisters, Genevive Dupre and Irene 
LeBlanc; and two grandchildren.

She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church.

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STRADA, FRANCES 

Frances Mary Strada, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 a.m. 
Monday, March 31, 1997.

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

She is survived by eight nieces and nephews; and nine great-nieces and great-
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Angelina Elardo Strada; 
three brothers, Frank, Joseph and Sam Strada; and two sisters, Grace Strada 
Haddad and Stella Strada Luciano.

She was a retired secretary for Texaco and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales 
Cathedral.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis de Sales 
School.

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TAYLOR, RAY 

Ray Arthur Taylor, 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10 
am. Monday, March 31, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral 
Home. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Grace Christian Cemetery.

He is survived by one sister, Beverly Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Taylor Jr. and Mary Louise 
Hills; one brother, Joseph Taylor III, and one sister, Harriett Taylor.

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