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

Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle 

Source: As noted below

Last modified: 23 October 2011

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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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GOODWIN, JOHN 

John Eugene Goodwin, 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux. Died at 6 p.m. 
Thursday, May 1, 1997.

Visitation was from 8 a.m. to fimeral time Saturday at the Thibodaux Funeral 
Home chapel. Mass was held at Saturday at the chapel, with burial in the St. 
Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Emest E. Goodwin Sr.; one brother, James E.
Goodwin and two sisters, Kathryn Stricklin and June Wright.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Simoneaud Goodwin and one 
brother, Ernest E. Goodwin Jr.

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MITCHELL, OCIE, SR.

Ocie Lee Mitchell Sr., 73, a native of Clanton, Ala., and resident of Bourg, 
died at 9:25 p.m Thursday, May 1, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at St. Ann's Community Center in Bourg. 
Mass will be at 10 am Monday at St Ann's Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Sybil Auenson Mitchell; four sons, James Floyd 
Mitchell of Marion, Miss., Ocie Lee Mitchell Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska, Jerry 
Paul and Wayne Joseph Mitchell, both of Bourg; one daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Elaine) 
Eschete Jr. of Houma; one sister, Lera Mae Harris of Clanton; 14 grandchildren; 
12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Minnie DeVaughn Mitchell and 
two brothers, James Arthur and Joice Evan Mitchell.

He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, an army World War II 
veteran of the 44th Infantry Division, a three time past president of the Bourg 
Lions Club, a member of the VFW Boquet-Breaux Post No. 7755, and a charter 
member of the Bourg Volunteer Fire Department.

He was a retired Bell South technician and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of 
America.

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THIBODEAUX, URANLE 

Uranie Gros Thibodeaux, 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of 
Napoleonville, died Thursday, May 1, 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 Saturday at St. Anne Catholic 
Church in Napoleonville.
Mass willbe at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in St Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville.

She is survived by her husband, George C. Thibodeaux; two sons, Raymond 
Thibodeaux of Thibodaux and James Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge; one daughter, 
Marion Daigle of Gretna; one sister, Helena G. Richard of Labadieville; 11 
grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcee Gros and Malvina Talbot; two 
brothers, Gaston and Percy Gros; and two sisters, Lucille Aizen and Marion 
Baudoin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation 
or to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

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TURNER, LESLIE 

Leslie Irvin Tumer, 56, a native of New Iberia and resident of Thibodaux, died 
at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time 
Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in 
Thibodaux, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Leslie Ordoyne Turner his mother, Isabel Guillotte 
Turner; two sons, Thomas and Johnny Turner: three daughters, Crystal Lynn and 
Marie Michelle Turner and Leslie Faye Chandler two brothers, Gary Michael and 
Marlin John Turner: and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Albert Turner.

He was a dental technician and owner/operator of Ceram-Lab in Thibodaux.

in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.

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WALKER, EDWARD 

Edward "Pete" Walker, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:45 a.m. 
Thursday, May 1, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in 
Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Nola Pertuit Walker; and two sisters, Emily Walker 
and Louise Walker McLaughlin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alzema Constant Walker: one 
brother, Agney Walker; and one sister, Agnes Walker.

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GENTRY, NATALIE 

Natalie Ann Dion Gentry, 30, a native of Dulac and resident of Cleveland, Miss., 
died Friday, May 2, 1997.

Burial was in North Cleveland Cemetery in Cleveland. A memorial service will be 
held at 7 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Gentry of Cleveland; one son, Chad 
Everette Gentry of Cleveland; one daughter, Olivia Nicole Gentry of Cleveland; 
her parents, Thomas Autry and Clara Parfait Dion of Houma; her grandparents, 
Frances Parfait and Thomas Dion, both of Dulac; one brother, Archie Dion of 
Houma; and two sisters, Melanie Robling and Tiffany Dehart, both of Houma.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Josephine Annie S.
Dion; and her grandfather, Mr. Parfait 

She was a resident of Dulac until moving to Cleveland in 1983 and was a 
parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac.


Information provided for Tuesday's Courier incorrectly reported the names of the 
relatives of Natalie Anne "Nat" Gentry. She was preceded in death by her sister, 
Stephanie Dion; and her grandfather, Alidore Parfait 

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GISCLAIR, BENNET, JR.

Bennet Joseph "Ben" Gisclair Jr., 82, a native of Larose and resident of Dulac, 
died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, May 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 10 a.m
Monday at the Chauvin Funeral Home chapel, with 
burial in Holy Family Cemetery No. 2 in Dulac.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Mary Billiot Gisclair: his mother-in-law, 
Sedonia Creppel of Dulac; two sons, Benny and Tony Gisclair, both of 
Poplarville, Miss.; three daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Bertha) Matheme and Mrs. 
Delma (Katie) Daigle, both of Marrero, and Mrs. Rudolph of Dulac; two sisters, 
Agusta Hebert of Galliano and Octavie Cheramie of Golden Meadow; 23 
grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennet Joseph and Victoria Toups 
Gisclair Sr.; one daughter, Bernice Cheramie and several brothers.

He was a member of the Light House Assembly of God. He was a retired self-
employed carpenter.

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JONES, LLOYD 

Lloyd Alfred Jones Sr., 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville. died at 
11:17 p.m. Friday, May 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at St. John Baptist Church in 
Napoleonville. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, the Rev. Lloyd Jones Jr. of Napoleonville, Gordon 
Jones of Labadieville, and Richard Jones of Gray; seven daughters, JoAnn Jones 
and Virgie Davis, both of Napoleonville; Joyce Barrio of New Orleans, Emma Wade 
of Atlanta, Ga., Yvonne Terry of Shreveport, Yvette Porter of Indianapolis, 
lnd., and Jane Campbell of Arlington, Texas; one brother, Percy Jones of New 
Orleans; three sisters, Evelyn Bailey and Ethel Jones, both of New Orleans and 
Thelma Scott of Califomia; 23 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Jones; his parents, Alfred and 
Evelyna Myles Jones; one brother, Johnny Jones; one sister, Loula Jones; and one 
grandson, Richard Jones Jr.

He was a deacon at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville.

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SCOTT, TIMOTHY 

Timothy "Tim" Scott, 28, a native of Calif. and resident of Houma, died Friday, 
May 2, 1997.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Melissa Bowman; his friend, Claude Halstead; 
his parents, Leonard Scott and Jean Frizzell; his grandparents, Alice Jean 
Mahoney and Lucille Ramsey; two brothers, Christopher Brian Moore and Aaron 
Mathew Frizzell and one sister, Stephanie Jean Frizzell.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Steve Liolios.

He was a member of the United States Army and enjoyed playing video games.

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AUCOIN, RUTH 

Ruth Rita Aucoin, 65, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 11:57 
p.m. Saturday, May 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Roland J. Aucoin of Houma; three sons, Roland 
P., Lonnie J. and Julian J. Aucoin, all of Houma; two daughters, Paula M. 
Martinez and Gayle A Aucoin, both of Houma; one stepdaughter, Sharon Erving of 
Atlanta, Ga.; three brothers, James "Dick" and Lawrence Trosclair, both of 
Houma, and Eugene Trosclair of Dulac; three sisters, Zethia LeBouef and Jean 
Pellegrin, both of Houma and Ezella "Chippy" Luke of Dulac; 28 grandchildren; 
and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Mary Voisin Trosclair; one 
stepdaughter, Sheila Aucoin; and two brothers, Joseph "T.B." and Johnny 
Trosclair Sr.

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

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DARBY, LACY 

Lacy Boone Darby, 82, a native of Iola, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 
2:35 p.m. Saturday. May 3, 1997

Visitation win be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday 
at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the 
Falgout Funeral Home chapel, with 
burial in the Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel Bourgeois Darby of Houma; two sons, Lacy Clay 
Darby of Longview, Texas, and John Carol Darby of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two 
daughters, Gail D. Mitchell of Baton Rouge and Delaine Ann D. Byrd of 
Shreveport; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Brooks and Mamie Coe Darby and 
two brothers, R.R. and L.C. Darby.

He was a Methodist and a retired field superintendent for Exxon with 43 years of 
service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society.

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LUNK, IRIS 

Iris S. Lunk, 56, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 11:55 a.m. 
Saturday, May 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic 
Church in Des Allemands.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Roy J. Lunk; three sons, Shane, Scott and Chris 
Lunk; one daughter, Kelly Lunk; three brothers, Eldridge (Mickey), Edward John 
and Anthony Luke Schaubhut; three sisters, Mrs. Marguerite (March) Dufrene, Mrs.
Joyce Donnaud and Mrs. Dean Folse; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Joseph and Elizabeth Champagne 
Schaubhut 

She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church.

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MELTON, RAYMOND 

Raymond Douglas Melton, 59, a native of Niota, Tenn., and a resident of 
Tihibodaux, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 1997.

Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Tuesday at St. Josephb Co-Cathedral 
in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church

He is survived by his wife, Pamela B. Melton; two sons, Brian Douglas and Lane 
Douglas Melton; and three daughters, Jennifer and Carolyn Melton and Laura 
Theriot. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara Hicks Melton.

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PRIMEAUX, BONNYSUE 

Bonnysue Grace â"Jeans" Primeaux, 37, a native of Galliano and resident of 
Kaplan, died at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. 
Tuesday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Gallaino.

She is survived by her parents, Dudley Charles Primeaux and Ruby Ann Rodriguez; 
two daughters, Shelby Edwina Primeaux and Samantha Ann Griggs; two brothers, 
Louis Matthew Primeaux Sr. and Dudley Charles Primeaux II; and three sisters, 
Ruby Agatha, Elizabeth Ann and Rebecca Ann Primeaux.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Hope Marie and Faith Edwina Martin.

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RICKETTS, TERRY 

Terry Mack Ricketts, 33, native of Evansville, Ind., and resident of Bourg, died 
at 1:40 a.m. Saturday May 3, 1997.  

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be Tuesday in 
the Falgout Funeral Home chapel, with 
burial in the Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma. 
Contact Falgout Funeral Home at 876-5442 for the time of the religious services 
on Tuesday.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Evans Ricketts of Bourg: his father, 
Malcolm Ricketts Sr. of Houma; two daughters, Terra and Tanya Ricketts, both of 
Bourg; tive brothers, Malcolm Jr., Jeff and Ronnie Ricketts, all of Ind., Larry 
Ricketts of Florida and Randy Rickets of Houma; six sisters, Norma Savoie of 
Houma, Phyllis Ridenour, Lana Williams and Rinda Bouen, all of Ind., Janet 
Ricketts of Houma and Kathy Neill of Bourg.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy E. Poole Ricketts.

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WHITMORE, JOSEPH 

Joseph Elo Whitmore Sr., 83, a native of Avoyelles Parish and former resident of 
Houma, died Friday, April 4,1997.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. April 6 in Lafayette, with 
interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecelia, La.

He is survived by his wife, Nita Hebert Whitmore; two sons, Joseph E. "Sonnyâ" 
Whitmore Jr. of Lafayette and Percy Allen Whitmore of Houston, Texas; five 
daughters, Mrs. J. Hansel (Charlette) Huval, Elo Dean and Sheryl Whitmore, both 
of Lafayette, Mrs. Kirk (Almarie)Barilleaux of Breaux Bridge and Nita Faye 
Whitmore of Paris, France; eight grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Louis Ortrigue and Octavia Guillot 
Whitmore of Avoyelles Parish; three brothers, Joseph, Lionel and Wiley Whitmore;

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WIGGINS, MARTHA 

Martha Henry Wiggins, 71, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:45 
a.m. Friday, May 2, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church in 
Napoleonville. Religious services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church, with 
dismissal services at 11 a.m. Monday in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Roy Jr. and Ralph Wiggins; three daughters, Audrey 
Barrio, Sandra Johnson and Martha Washington; three brothers, Joseph, Charles 
and Herman Henry; three sisters, Laura Williams, Bertha Moore and Nancy Collins; 
23 grand-children and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Royal Wiggins; her parents, Mack Henry 
an Nancy Brown; and two brothers, Mack Jr. and Cy Henry.

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HARRIS, ARAMINTA 

Araminta Harris, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died 
at 3:10 p.m. Monday, May 5, 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 St. Luke Baptist Church in Dularge. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Dwan Harris Smith, Debra Harris Davis and 
Dana Harris; two brothers, James and Melvin Beauty Sr.; five sisters, Emma B. 
Harding, Lillian B. Smith, Bertha B. Holmes, Mercedes B. Moses and Mildred B. 
Henry; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harris; her parents, Nixon and 
Hattie Jenkins Beauty; one son, Glynn Edward Harris; and two brothers, Ciarance 
and Alma Beauty.

She was employed by the Terrebonne Parish School System and a member of St. Luke 
Baptist Church.

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JOHNSON, JULIA 

Julia Odessa Johnson, 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 5:20 p.m. Monday May 5, 1997

Visitation will be from 3 to 7:45 p.m. Friday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Funeral services will be 
at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Clarence T. (Hannah) Lewis of Houma; three 
daughters, Barbara L Moore, Gracie L Verrett and Felton L Taylor, all of Houma; 
three brothers, Robert Robinson of Seattle, Wash., Edward Robinson of Beaumont, 
Texas, and Percy Robinson of Houston, Texas; one sister, Ida R. Stewart of 
Maywood, Ill.; three grandchildren; 10 great-grand-childreny and eight great
great-grand children.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Theodore Lewis; her second 
husband, Christopher Johnson; her parents, Tom Johnson and Jane T. Robinson; 
five brothers, Felton, Joseph, Isaac, Benjamin and the Rev. James Robinson; and 
one sister, Rosa Joseph.

She was a member of Pythias Daughters No. 39 R.B. Chapman Elks, Houma Social Aid 
5th District Women's Auxillary and a member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church.

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MALBROUGH, ARRONA 

Ariona Marie Thibodeaux Malbrough, 90, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and 
resident of Bourg, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, May 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St Charles Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-
Chenes. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m.Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.

She is survived by one son, Joseph "Joe" Malbrough Sr. of Houma; two daughters, 
Theresa Malbrough Nail of Bourg and Annie Malbrough LeCompte of Bayou Dularge; 
two brothers, Gillis and Roy Thibodeaux both of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four sisters, 
Viola Eschete and Josephine Thibodeaux, both of Houma, Bemice Henry of Little 
Caillou and Beulah Chauvin of Chauvin; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Diddier Paul Malbrough;her parents, 
Neville Joseph and Oline Wctoria Naquin Thibodeaux; and one brother, Evans 
Thibodeaux.

She was a homemaker, a past member of St. Charles Ladies Auxiliary, a member of 
Golden Age Club and a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church.

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TILLERY, GRADY 

Grady Adolphus Tillery, 67, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died 
at 4:40 p.m. Monday, May 5, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. 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 Garden of Memories Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Joel Hidalgo Tillery of Houma; one son, Kim Tillery 
of Lafayette; one sister, Mary Jewel Terry of Shreveport; and one granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Jackson and Martha Alabama 
McGuire Tillery.

He was a retired roustabout pusher for Texaco, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a 
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of First United Methodist 
Church of Houma.

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PUNCH, NOLISE 

Nolise P. Punch, 69, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, 
May 6, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary 
Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 3 p.m. today at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Clorinda Vizier Punch; one son, Norbert Punch; one 
brother, Raymond Punch; seven sisters, Leona Delaune, Eva Guidry, Lelia 
Dominque, Rowena Dominque, Mabel LeBlanc, Wildred Ougel and Audrey Chabert; 
three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvere Claude and Ariana Parr Punch.

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CINNATER, LAURA 

Laura Knecht Cinnater, 93, a native of St. Peter, Ill., a longtime resident of 
New Orleans and recent resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from noon 
to funeral time Friday at Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metairie. Funeral services 
will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Metairie, with 
burial in Lake Lawn Cemetery in New Orleans.

She is survived by two sons, Dr. Ray (Lynn) Cinnater of Houma and Neil Cinnater 
of San Francisco; four grandchildren; and two great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Charles Cinnater; her parents, 
Henry and Mary Zink Knecht; one brother, Walter Knecht;
and one sister, Ella Walsh.

She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Houma In lieu of 
flowers, memorial donations may be made to a favorite organization.

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DUGAS, LOIS 

Lois Barbier Dugas, 68, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 12:35 
p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Landry"s Funeral Home in 
Napoleonville and from 8 am. 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 her husband, Harold M. Dugas; one son, Richard "Butch" M. 
(Lynda) Dugas of Baton Rouge; one daughter Mrs. Malcolm D. (Patti Dugas) 
Carpenter of Arlington, Texas; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Octave Barbier and Lucille Riche.

She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 88.

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FORET, ALBERT 

Albert Joseph "A.J." Foret Sr., 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Kenner, 
died at 1:31 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 1997.

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

He is survived by his wife, Colleen Bourgeois Foret; one son, Albert J. Foret 
Jr.; four daughters, Angela F. Maher, Dollie F. Layrisson, Gaylene F. Vallery 
and Darlene F. LeBoeuf: and 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eusebe and Leonise Adams Foret; two 
brothers, Clifford and Antoine "Joe" Foret; and two sisters, Earline F. 
Terrebonne and Irene F. Klause.

He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No 3665 and a member of the 
Eddie J. Adams Assembly 36 Society of American Magicians.

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GUIDRY, ENOLIA 

Enolia L Guidry, 90, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7, 1997 .

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church in Galliano, 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Haywood Guidry; two brothers, Mabry and Pershing 
Guidry; two sisters, Mary Sherman and Carrie Leonard; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement Guidry, her parents, 
Maximillion and Carmalite Chouest Guidry, four brothers, Hector, Torris, Clovis 
and Nester Guidry; and two sisters, Actress Blanchard and Anise Truxillo.

She was a member of the St Joseph Ladies Altar Society.

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KNIGHT, WALTER 

Walter N. Knight, 87, a native of Lockport and resident of Westwego, died at 
4:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 1997.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Raceland. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with 
burial. in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in St. Charles community.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie Knight; one son, Raymond N. Knight; one 
daughter, Patsy K. Danos; two sisters, Elizabeth Legendre and Earline Babin; 
four grandchildren; and eight great-grand children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Josephine Chiasson Knight.

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SMIPSON, ROY 

Roy Simpson, 97, a native of Mosley Bluff, La., and resident of Eudora, Ark., 
died Wednesday, May 7,1997.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Eudora Baptist Church, with burial in 
Mount Carmel cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Katie Bearden Simpson; two sons, Lucien Simpson of 
Lockport and Winfred Simpson of Hattiesburg, Miss.; three sisters Virgie Simpson 
Henry and Marie Simpson Dean, both of Farmerville, and Dessie Simpson Furr of 
Bossier City; one brother, Carey Simpson of Lewistown, Idaho; seven 
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was a resident of Eudora starting in 1940, was a clerk at Eudora Hardware and 
was engaged in farming until his retirement.

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BREAUX, BRIDGET 

Bridget Guillot Breaux, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died 
at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 1997.

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

She is survived by two sons, Lionel and Calvin Breaux; two daughters, Rosemary 
B. LeBlanc and Joan B. Brassette; two sisters, Elvina G. Talbot and Mae G. Mire; 
17 grand-children; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Breaux; her parents, Alcee and 
Livoria Esteve Guillot; one son, Leroy Breaux; and three sisters, Edith 
Prejeant, Edna G. Talbot and Hazel Fremin.

She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society.

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GUARISCO, TIMOTHY 

Timothy James Guarisco, 28, a native of Morgan City and resident of New Orleans, 
died at 10:32 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 1997, at his parents' home in Thibodaux 
after a twoyear battle with cancer.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 9 to 11 a.m. 
Mondav at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

He is survived by his parents, Bill and Gladys Guarisco of Thibodaux; one 
sister, Christine von Braun of Boston; and three brothers, David Guarisco of 
Orlando, Fla., Bill Guarisco of Atlanta and Thomas Guarisco of Baton Rouge.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Anthony and Carrie Guarisco and 
Albert and Angeline Mite.

He was a musician and founding member of the band Smilin' Myron.

ln lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the E.D. White Catholic 
High School Memorial Fund or the St Ann's Indian Mission in Kalagtow, Ariz.

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PELLEGRIN, AARON 

Aaron Michael Pellegrin, infant. a native of Baton Rouge and resident of 
Prairieville, died at 8:02 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 1997.

Graveside services were held Saturday at Holy Rosary Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Mark and Lisa Ard Pellegrin of Prairieville;
his grandparents, Vergus and Janet Bergeron Pellegrin of Houma; one brother, 
Evan Pellegrin; and one sister, Megan Pellegrin.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Allen and JoAnn Olivier Ard.

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SMITH, WYNONA 

Wynona "Wy" Smith, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died 
at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 1997.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church 
on Grand Caillou Road, with 
burial in Deweyville Cemetery.

She is survived by her mother, Sarah P. Smith of Houma; two brothers, Sylvester 
S. Smith Jr. and Harold Harris, both of Houma; and one sister, Yvonne S. Harris 
of Houma 

She was preceded in death by her father, Sylvester S. Smith Sr.; and two 
sisters, Doris Faye Smith and Bemice Perkins Rufin.

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BENOIT, LAWRENCE 

Lawrence "T-Neg" Benoit, 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, 
May 9, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday 
at Thibodaux Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St, Joseph Co-Cathedral, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Betty LeBlanc Benoit; two sons, Wayne "Benny" and 
Jimmy Benoit; two daughters, Phyllis Lewis and Donna "DeDe" Boudreaux; one 
brother, RJ. Benoit; five sisters, Ethel Allemand, Marie Leonard, Betty Weber, 
Virgie Gros and Judy Robinson; and six grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rivers and Julia Lirette Benoit.

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CHERAMIE, CLOTINE 

Clotine Gisclair Cheramie, 93, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died 
at 4:45 p.m. Friday, May 9, 1997.

Burial was Saturday in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
She is survived by one son, Lefty Cherarnie; one daughter, Ruby C. Cherarnie; 
nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Vincent Cheramie, her parents, 
Francise Gisclair and Mazie Duet; one son, Minor Cheramie Sr.; 11 brothers; and 
six sisters.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano.

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LEBLANC, IRENE 

Irene Czaplinski LeBlanc, 73, a native of Detroit, Mich., and resident of 
Thibodaux, died at 4 p.m. Friday, May 9, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m.
today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in 
Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St, Joseph Catholic Church in 
Thibodaux, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Dennis, Kenneth and Gregory LeBlanc; seven 
daughters, Kathleen Naremore, Yvonne Chiasson, Charlene Taylor, Annette Hodgson, 
Martha Lagarde, Paulette Cavalier and Mary Sue Louviere; three sisters, Martha 
Jaworski, Eleanor Nowak, and Angela Porvazink; 19 grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. LeBlanc; her parents, John 
and Angela Czaplinski; three brothers, Johnny, Eddle and Frank Chaplin and one 
gran son, Scotty Hodgson.

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BOURG, WILBERT 

Wilbert "Will" Bourg, 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Grand 
Caillou, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 1997.

Funeral Ser-vices were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the House Of Prayer in 
Dulac. A memorial service will be held at a later date, call Samart Funeral Home 
at 872-9685 for more information.

He is survived by his wife, Genevieve "Tatout" Sevin Bourg one son, Gary Wayne 
Bourg of Mobile, Ala.; four daughters, Debra Provost and Sandra Babineaux, both 
of Carencro, Agnes LeBlanc of New Iberia, and Peggy LeBlanc of Atlanta, Ga.; one 
brother, Dennis Bourg Jr. of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Mary Hotard Bourg; three 
brothers, Whitney, Walter and Olan "Monk" Guidry; two sisters, Gloria Guidry and 
Mildred Mary Disbennett; and one great-grandson.

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DUPLANTIS, JOSEPH, JR. 

Joseph W. Duplantis Jr., no age given, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of 
Larose, died Saturday, May 10, 1997.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday and from 7:30 a.m. to 
funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

He is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Guidry Duplantis; four sons, Gary, Ronnie 
Carl and Joseph Duplantis Ill; three daughters, Gail Bellanger, Cheryl Duplantis 
and Loretta Gisclair; one stepbrother, Moise Vega; five sisters, Bella Guidry, 
Gloria Griffin, Anita Hebert, Elola Rousse and Hazel Blair; 18 grandchildren; 
and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilkerson and Evelia Cheramie 
Duplantis; and two brothers, Santo Duplantis and John Vega Sr.

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HAYDEL, JOHN 

John Lawrence Haydel, 64, a native and resident of Schriever, died as 10:25 am. 
Saturday, May 10, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home.

Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in 
Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannette "Susie" Chiasson Haydel; two sons, Stephen 
and David Haydel; two daughters, Lori Chauvin and lisa Neal; two brothers, 
Thomas "Willie" and Raymond "Jake" Haydel; one sister, Joyce LeBouef and five 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. and Jeanne LeBlanc Haydel.

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SIGLAR, JAMES 

James Siglar, 53, a native of Canton, Ill., and resident of Grand Isle, died at 
5:50 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 1997.

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

He is survived by his father, Carl I. Siglar; four sons, James, John, Jason and 
Terry James "T.J." Siglar one daughter, Catherine Siglar; one brother, John 
Siglar; three sisters, Judy Warrington, Joyce Spierowski and Janice Bishop; and 
one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Hubbard Siglar.

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BELANGER, ALLIE 

Allie Mary Belanger, 96, a native of Bourg and resident of Metairie, died 
Sunday, May 11, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9:30 am. to funeral time Wednesday at Lake Lawn Metairie 
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg.

She is survived by one sister, Alice Tripp; two brothers, Alvin and Eugene 
Belanger; four nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and nephews; and four great-
great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam Joseph and Amelia Bourg Belanger 
and one brother, Allen Belanger.

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GUIDRY, ALMATE 

Almate Joseph Guidry, 68, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 
7:30 a.m. Sunday. May 11, 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 2 p.m.
Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Marie Pitre; one son, Troy Joseph Guidry; 
one daughter, Peggy G. Guidry; three sisters, Leodia Johnfroe, Thelma Lefort and 
Eulalie Chouest; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Camille and Lezima Duet Guidry; 
two brothers, Gracien and Jackson Guidry Sr.; and five sisters, Matilda and 
Josephine Guidry, Grace Rousse, Camilla Orgeron and Ozite Eyrnard.

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MOORE, AMELIA 

Amelia Celeste Moore, 15, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 a.m. 
Sunday, May 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at University Baptist Church. Funeral services 
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, James S. and Bonnie Bemard Moore; one sister, 
Helen M. Moore; one niece, Ashlyn M. Moore; and her grandparents, John R. 
"Bolly" and Marie "Rita" Toups Bernard and A.J. and Hope Moore.
She was a student at Thibodaux High School.

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RUMFELLO, PETER 

Peter Rurnfello, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:30 p.m. 
Sunday, May 11, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 am. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic 
Church in Napoleonville.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one sister, Cosima Rumfello and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nortia and Lucia Rotola Rumfello; four 
brothers, August, Johnny, Charlie and Sam Rumfello; and one sister, Mamie Pasco.

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LANDRY, ELVA 

Elva Mae Landry, 73, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Monday, May 
12, 1997.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Assumption Catholic 
Church in Plattenville. 
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one brother, Harris "Harry" Landry; and four sisters, Isabell 
Landry, Adele Howser, Virginia Rotolo and Dorothy St. Germain.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonce P. and Clelie Dugas Landry; and 
one brother, Lester Landry.

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BLANCHARD, INEZ 

Inez L. Blanchard, 65, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, 
died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. 
Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Leroy (Harriet) Blanchard Jr.; two daughters. Mrs. 
Claude (Cheryl) Mitchel and Mrs. Daniel (Wendy) Leonard; four brothers, Charles, 
Maurice, Philip and Arthur LeBlanc; six sisters, Pearl and Ann LeBlanc, Ruby 
Boudreaux, Hattie Bahry, Mable Martin and Aline Schillaci; and eight 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Blanchard Sr.; her parents, 
Maurice and Hattie Coleman LeBlanc; and one brother, Eddie LeBlanc.

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FITCH, LOUISE 

Louise Verret Fitch, 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died Tuesday, May 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 
a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Wickliff Albert Fitch of Houma; one son, Earl 
Fitch of Gray; one daughter, Antoinette Rogers of Houma; two sisters, Liza and 
Lorraine Verret, both of Dularge; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Louvenia Verret; and one 
son, Peter Albert Fitch.

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

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KREAMER, AUGUST, SR. 

August Joseph Kreamer Sr., 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:20 p.m. 
Tuesday, May 13, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Eva Marie Pichauffe Krearner of Houma; three sons, 
Jerry Joseph and August Joseph Kreamer Jr., both of Houma, and Michael Joseph 
Krearner of Hot Kreamer Springs, Ark.; two daughters, Diane Kreamer Richard of 
Houma, and Judy Kreamer Trahan of Chauvin; one brother, Herbert Kreamer of 
Houma; three sisters, Adelle Theriot, Grace Tibodeaux and Deloris Dupre, all of 
Houma; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolien Joseph and Justilia Marie 
LeBoeuf Kreamen one daughter, Mary Ann Kreamer; one brother, Clifton Kreamer; 
and one grandchild, Jayme Paul Kreamer.

He was a retired gradeall operator for the state of Louisiana and a parishioner 
of Annunziata Catholic Church.

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LAPEYROUSE, MAUDRY 

Maudry Maria Lapeyrouse, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at   
l0:l0 p.m. Tuesday, May 13,  1997.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Harold "Nunu" Lapeyrouse Sr. of Chauvin; one 
son, Harold C. Lapeyrouse Jr. of Bossier City; two daughters, Harriet L. 
Jacquneaux of Chauvin and Paula L. Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two sisters, 
Audry Falgout of Houma and Marguerite Pellegrin of Chauvin; six grandchildren; 
and tive great-grand-children.

Lapeyrouse She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Lausitia Smith 
Authement Sr.; and one brother, Lawrence Authement Jr.

She was a retired factory worker for Indian Ridge Canning Company and a 
parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic 

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DESORMEAUX, WILDA 

Wilda "Pete" Robichauz Desormeaux, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and 
resident of Chauvin, died at 1:14 p.m. Wednesday, May 14. 1997. 

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. 
Mass will be at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Magnus "Joey" (Betty) Fields III of Houma 
and Mrs. Edward (Joanna) Neil Jr. of Chauvin; five sisters, Hilda Dupre, Pearl 
Blanchard and Onida Babin, all of Chauvin, Mae Shelley of Idaho and Wilma Howard 
of California; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Felton Joseph Desormeaux;her parents, 
Alphonse an Nettie LeBlanc Robichaux; one son, Jules Desormeaux; two brothers, 
Allen and Rudolph Robichaux Sr.; and two sisters, Beulah Chauvin and Mildred 
Desormeaux.

She was a retired school teacher for Terrebonne Parish school board, a member of 
Terrebonne Parish and Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and a parishioner 
of St Joseph Catholic Church.

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JUKES, HARRY, SR. 

Harry Robert Jukes Sr., 68, a native of Corapolis, Pa., and resident of 
Picayune, Miss., died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday at Mothe Funeral Home in 
Harvey. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Belle Chasse.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Turlich Jukes; two daughters, Rebecca 
Brennan and Lisa Jukes; two sons, Carlisle and Harry R. Jukes Jr.; one brother, 
Donald Jukes Sr.; one stepsister; Patricia Brennan; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lydia Kohl Jukes;
and one son, Robert Jukes Sr.

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KELLY, RITA 

Rita Jean Kelly, 67, a native of Alexandria City, Ala., and resident of Bourg, 
died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday 
at the funeral home, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Shirley D. Painter and Jeanine Kelly, both 
of Houma, and Deomah S. Courteaux of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one brother, David 
Williams of Warner Robins, Ga.; four sisters, Annette Klutts of Houston, Wilma 
Ogden of Chauvin, Clara Rodriguez of Thomaston, Ga., and Mary Turner of 
Haralson, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby L Kelly; her parents, Judson 
Neal and Levis Vickers Williams; one brother, Dwight Williams; and one sister, 
Alma Ruth Williams.

She was a retired secretary and a member of Montegut Baptist Church;

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

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KRAEMER, JOYCE 

Joyce Martinez Kraemer, 50, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 4:11 p.m. 
Wednesday, May 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Life Center. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Albert P. Kraemer; her mother, Frances Cortez 
Martinez; two sons, Ken P. and Brad J. Kraemer two daughters, Lori K. Cortez and 
Allison M. Kreamer; three brothers, Ted, Mark and Valley Martinez Jr.; three 
sisters, Ruth Becnel, Gloria Blanchard and Marsha Kraemer; and five 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Valley Martinez Sr.

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LIRETTE, EMILE, JR.

Emile Lirette Jr;, 60, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:45 p.m. 
Wednesday, May 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral time Friday is pendmg.

He is survived by two sons, Todd and Kim Lirette; one daughter, Tammy Lirette; 
three brothers, Milton, Leon and Levis Lirette; four sisters, Eva Radcliff, 
Esther Bates, Rita Dunn and Jeanette Lirette; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Loretta Lirette; and one 
sister, Cadian Lombas.

Obituary information provided for Thursday’s Courier incorrectly identified 
some family members of Emile Lirette Jr. He is survived by his mother, Lorenza 
Lirette and his sister, Eva Ratcliff.

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OUBRE, ATHALIE 

Athalie LeCompte Oubre, 92, a native of Houma and resident for the past 12 years 
of Houston, died at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m.
today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Renee Oubre) Huthnance of Houston; 
two sisters, Sydney Sheffield of Houma and Florence LeCompte of Bourg; three 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Nelson Oubre.

She was a graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana, a charter member 
of Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority, Gamma Chapter and served as past president and 
vicepresident of the chapter.

A one time "Louisiana Teacher of the Year" Mrs. Oubre taught French and 
mathematics for 33 years in Lockport and Houma and served for 10 years as 
principal of Lacache Junior High School. She was named state winner in the 4-H 
Alumni Recognition Awards Program and received the pearl, diamond and emerald 
pins from the 4-H Club for 30 years of service.
ln 1983 she was honored by the College of Education of USL as the Outstanding 
Alumni of the Year. The award was presented by Dr. Ray Authement, president of 
USL and a former student of Mrs. Oubre, who attributed most of his academic 
success to her.
Mrs. Oubre was also an active member of the Retired Teachers Association and a 
past secretary of the National Association of Retired Employees.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the College of Education 
Scholarship Fund in Memory of Athalie L. Oubre. Donations may be mailed to the 
USL Foundation Athalie L. Oubre Scholarship Fund, c/o USL Office of Development, 
P.O. Drawer 3410, Lafayette, La 70504.

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BONVILLAIN, ONEILL 

Oneill Paul Bonvillain Sr., 70â a native and resident of Houma died at 8:35 a.m.
Thursday, May, 15, 1997.  

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Nora Fonseca Bonvillain of Houma; three sons, Byron 
and Oneill Bonvillain Jr., both of Houma. and Russell Bonvillain of Lafayette; 
three daughters, Joan Massey and Nadine McCain, both of Gulfport, Miss., and 
Mrs. Steve (Debbie) Olivier of Houma; two stepdaughters, Cindy Rodrigue and 
Tammy LeBlanc, both of Houma; two brothers, Herman and Ernie Bonvillain, both of 
Houma; two sisters, Mrs. J.D. (Juanita) Rhodes and Mrs. John (Loretta) Ahlf, 
both of Houma; 17 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and eight great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lillian Hebert Bonvillain; 
one brother, Russell Bonvillain; and two sisters, Doris Bonvillain and Mrs. 
Gerald (Lillian) Boudreaux.

He was a retired purchasing agent for Houma Fabricators, lnc., and a parishioner 
of Annunziata Catholic Church.

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CHAMBERLAIN, WALTER 

Walter "Bernie" Chamberlain, 62, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 
1:20 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 1997 

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

He is survived by his companion, Alice Bagala; one son, Dennis (Nancy) 
Chamberlain ; three daughters, Mrs. Russell (Deborah) Levron, Mrs. Kenneth 
(Marlene) Lake and Mrs. Joseph (Lacy) Daigle; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in deathby his wife, Lorraine Adams Chamberlain;
his parents, Hebert and Olita Blanchard Chamberlain; two brothers, Jacob and 
Hebert "Boyd" Chamberlain; and two sisters, Vivian Chamberlain and Mary "Pansy"
Boudreaux.

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TERREBONNE, ESTELLA 

Estella Adams Terrebonne, 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Marrero, 
died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Velton and Steven Terrebonne; one daughter, Sally 
Griftin; two brothers, Theo and Ebdon Adams; live sisters, Olivia Durio, Bertha 
Walker, Augusta Cherarnie, Vida Toups and Evada Singletary; 13 grandchildren; 
and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Terrebonne; her parents, Lazie and 
Alice Guxdry Adams; one daughter, Diana Terrebonne; one brother, Oliver Adams 
Sr.; one sister, Cherita Dandry ; and two grandchil-dren.

She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St Joseph 
Catholic Church.

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BABIN, PAUL 

Paul Ernest Babin, 85, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 4:05 p.m. Friday, 
May 16, 1997. 

Visitation was at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. 
Mass was held at 1 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Verda Morris Babin of Bourg; one son, Agnus Babin; 
one stepson, Chester V. Parker; one daughter, Jennifer Babin; two step-
daughters, Betty L Clements and Sherrie Parker; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-
grandchil-dren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emest and Marie Toups Babin; three 
sons, Kelvin, Gary and Glynn Babin; one daughter, Wanda Greenwood; two brothers, 
Hairy and Dule Babin; and one sister, Louise Thibodaux.

Pallbearers at the ceremony were: grandchildren Pat and Donovan Babin, Jack 
Clements, Charlie Parker, Jerry Ledet and great~grand-child, Troy Webre.

Babin was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church and was a self-employed 
businessman for the past 30 years. 

Verda Babin would like to give special thanks to granddaughters Carrie Ledet, 
Jill Ledet and Melissa Fonseca for making his last days the best they could be.

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BUTLER, MARIE 

Marie Rabom Butler, 79, a native of Sabine Parish and resident of Yukon, Okla., 
died Friday, May 16, 1997.

Visitation will be hom 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the 
funeral home chapel,
with burial in Garden of Memories cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, U.B. Butler of Yukon; two sons, Frank Butler of 
Yukon and James Butler of Houma; one daughter, Freda Walker of Yukon; four 
brothers, Smiley Rabom of Calvery, Canada, Emil, E.C. and Billy Raboon, all of 
Center, Texas; eight grandchildren; one step-grand-child; nine great-
grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Smiley and Effie Box Raborn.

She was Baptist and a homemaker.

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LAFONT, MARIE 

Marie Cheramie Lafont, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of 
Galliano, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, May 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 11 am. to 11 p.m. today and from 7 to 11 a.m.
Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at St. joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
S
he is survived by one son, Douglas Lafont Sr.: one daughter, Daisy Galliano; two 
brothers, Henry P. and Hector Cheramie; one sister, Julia Cheramie; six 
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Widless Lafont; her parents, Vincent 
and Felicia Pitre Cheramie; three brothers, Delton, Henri and Alidore Cheramie; 
and two sisters, Loviska Cheramie and Soliska Gisclair.

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LINER, JOAN 

Joan Marie Liner, 58. a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died 
at 9:40 a.m. Friday, May 16, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Joseph Liner; her mother, Pearl Marie    
Lacompte; three sons, Kurt Joseph, Errol Paul and Patrick Paul Liner; three 
daughters, Connie Marie Liner, Angelice Ann Rickerson and Georgia Ann Liner and 
five grandchildren, Clara Joan Rickerson, Christi, Kevin, Pamela and Jodie 
Bitrano.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarance Joseph Lacompte.

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RIVET, PEARLY 

Pearly Dufrene Rivet. 76, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10:12 a.m. 
Friday. May 16, 1997.

Visitation was from 9 am. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in 
Gheens. Mass was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Resunection Cemetery in Mathews.

She is survived by one daughter, Henrietta Griffin; two sisters, Ira Hartman and 
Lottie Foret; three grandchildren; and six great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emest L. (Whitey) Rivet; her parents, 
Joseph Leon and Lillian Marie Pertuit Dufrene; and five brothers, Ivan, Leon, 
Fred, Armand and Norman Dufrene.

She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens.

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SCOBY, PIERCE 

Pierce Scoby,34, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dularge, died at 
12:20 a.m. Friday, May 16, 1997.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-
Terrebonne Funeral Home.

He is survived by his mother, Carrie Scoby; his father, Charlie Carson; one 
brother, Winfred Johnson of Houma; and one sister, Jennifer Scoby of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Alfred Scoby.

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ARSENE, LIONEL 

Lionel Peter Arsene Sr., 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:30 
a.m. Saturday, May 17, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at St Luke Catholic Church in 
Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St.
Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel Mae Henderson Arsene of Thibodaux; one son, 
Lionel Arsene of Thibodaux; two daughters, Alice Marie Fields of Long Beach, 
Calif., and Patricia "P.T." Tucker of Thibodaux; one sister, Yvonne Lewis of 
Thibodaux; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Lollie Arsan; three brothers, 
Leo, Francis and Felix Arsan Jr.; and one grandson, Donnell Arsene.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and parishioner and usher at St. Luke Catholic 
Church.

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HEBERT, DORIS 

Doris Chiasson Hebert. 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choupic, died 
at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17,1991 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Avery P. Hebert; her mother, Edith Thibodaux 
Chiasson; two sons, Eddie Paul and Daniel J. Hebert; four brothers, Chester, 
Leroy, Sidney and Nellis Chiasson; one sister, Diane Chiasson; four 
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph D. Chiasson; and two brothers, 
Willis and Agne Chiasson.

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BENOIT, ETHEL 

Ethel Marie Benoit, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 1997.

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

She is survived by two sisters, Pauline Babin and Ouida Mae Benoit She was 
preceded in death by her parents, Camille and Valerie Boudreaux Benoit; two 
brothers, Ned and Clifton Benoit; and one sister, Gert Clement.

She was a past employee of Ellis Braud Department Store in Thibodaux.

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PELLEGRIN, VIDA 

Vida "Mrs. Nick" Hebert Pellegrin, 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and 
resident of Houma, died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 
a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by one sister, Enola Domangue of Houma; five grandchil-
dren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominick Pellegrin; her parents, 
Armogene and Elodie Trahan Hebert; and one daughter, Vera Martin; She was a 
homemaker and parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

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RISCH, JAMES 

James Raymond Risch, 34, a native of Pueblo, Colo., and resident of Houma, died 
at noon Sunday, May 18, 1997.

Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary 
Cathedral in Biloxi, Miss.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, E. David and Sherry Risch of 
Palatka, Fla.; his mother, Pat Risch of Houma; two brothers, Robert Martin of 
Charlotte, N.C., and Gregory Wayne of New Orleans; and two sisters, Patricia Lee 
Ptolemy of Rocky Ford, Colo., and Margaret Ann Broussard of Biloxi, Miss.

He was a construction worker for Marco Industries.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mercy Cross, 390 Crusader 
Drive, Biloxi, Miss.

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TRAHAN, GEORGE 

George Joseph "T-George" Trahan, 41, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident 
of Chauvin, died at 11:32 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time 
Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin, The rosary will be recited 
at 7 p.m. today at the hall. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Houston Joseph Trahan of Chauvin; five brothers, 
Gene, Richard and Mark Trahan of Chauvin, Ricky and Mike Trahan of Houma; two 
sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Judy) Luke of Houma and Rebecca Lynn Trahan of Chauvin;
and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mayola Rodrigue Trahan.

He was a self-employed fisherman and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church.

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USEY, MICHAEL 

Michael Allen Usey, 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 
9:05 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p_m, today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in St. Joseph 
Cemetery in Thihodaux. 

He, is survived by his parents, Harry Joseph and Bemice Williams Usey Jr. of 
Houma; and Janet Bollinger, mother of his daughters, Kira and Layla Usey of Lake 
Havasu City, Ariz.

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FANGUY, DAVID 

David P. Fanguy Jr., 18, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 am.
Monday, May 19, 1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. Contact 
the funeral home at 872-9685 for funeral information.

He is survived by his parents, David Paul and Trudy B. Fanguy Sr.; his 
girlfriend, Tabitha Lajaunie; his grandmother, Leola Lirette; two brothers, 
Robert Easton and Bryan Michael Fanguy and three sisters, Dawn and Natishea 
Fanguy and Tonia Fanguy Trosclair.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Easton Fanguy Sr. and Mary Fanguy 
Fonseca; and his step-grandfathers, Ellis Fonseca and Robert Lirette Sr.


Obituary information provided for Tuesday's Courier incorrectly identided the 
grandfathers of David Fanguy Jr. He was preceded in death by his grandfather 
Robert Lirette; and his stepgrandfather, Ellis Fonseca.

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GENUSA, TIMOTHY 

Timothy Genusa, 31, died Monday, May 19, 1997 as a result ofan auto accident.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at LA Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home in Kenner. Funeral services will be 
at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, followed by a 
mass at St. Ann Catholic Church, 3601 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Anthony J. Genusa Jr.; his mother, Janet 
Provenzano Genusa; one brother, Anthony J. Genusa III; and his grandparents, 
Joseph and Earline DeNoux Provenzano.

He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and attended Louisiana State 
University. He was a dispatcher for the Crescent River Port Pilots Association 
and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.

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JOHNSON, THOMAS 

Thomas Johnson Jr., 83, a native and resident of Lockport died at 11:05 a.m. 
Monday, May 19, 1997 

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Morris Johnson of Lockport; one daughter, 
Gloria Mae Harris of Lockport; two stepdaughters, Agnes Wesley and Dorothy 
Trimm, both of New Roads; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four 
great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mamie Johnson Sr.; one 
daughter, Leona Johnson; and one sister, Cordelia Johnson.

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MAYET, NANCY 

Nancy Cretini Mayet, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:10 p.m. 
Monday, May 19, 1997.
She is survived by one son, Nathan Mayet; one daughter, Mary Smith; one sister, 
Angele Cretini; 10 grand-children; and seven great-grandchil-dren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Mayet; her parents, Gustave an 
Angeline Gisclair Cretini; one son, Louis "Lou" Mayet; four brothers, Eugene, 
Frank, Didier and Lloyd Cretini; and one sister, Jeanne Rials.

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NAQUIN, JAMES 

James Paul Naquin, 63, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Plattenville, 
died at 1:40 p.m. Monday, May 19, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Sanchez Naquin; five sons, Rodney, Wayne, 
Craig, Davey and Jeffrey Naquin; one daughter, Cynthia Naquin Landry; three 
brothers, Leonard, Clarence and Thomas Naquin; one sister, Mary Ann Rivere;
nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Alberta Falcon Naquin; and 
two brothers, Russell and Steven Naquin.

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DANTIN, BOBBY 

Bobby Cubert Dantin Sr., 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, 
died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997.

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

He is survived by his wife, Deloria Soley Dantin; one son, Bobby C. Dantin Jr.; 
three daughters, Cindy Dantin, Rhonda D. Cheramie and Robin Carlos; one brother, 
Nolty Dantin; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Torres and Josephine Martin Dantin; one 
daughter, Pamela Dantin; and one brother, Torres Dantin Jr.

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LEDET, STEVEN, SR. 

Steven Joseph Ledet Sr., 62, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died 
at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport 
and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in 
Lockport. 
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha Boudreaux Ledet; four sons, Joey, Timmy, 
Jimmy and Steven Ledet Jr.; three daughters, Susan LeBlanc, Sandra Creel and 
Sharon Chiasson; two brothers, Houston and Edward Ledet; two sisters, Betty 
Ordoyne and Clara Mae Gros: and 15 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Emelda Matherne Ledet; and 
one brother, Urie Ledet 

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MARCEL, GUNDER 

Gunder David Marcel. 73, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 
6:50 p.m.Tuesday, May 20,1997.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 pm today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. 
to funeral time Thursday at St Anthony Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Breaux Marcel; two daughters, Jeanette M. 
Himel and Janice M. Hash of Gray; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcelin and Elvire Babin Marcel; one 
daughter, Joyce M. Guillot; one brother, Charles Marcel; and two sisters, 
Beatrice M. Freeman and Gurtie M. Bourgeois.

He was a retired equipment operator for South Louisiana Contractors and a 
parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.

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THIBODAUX, AMTA 

Anita Richard Thibodaux, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:20 
p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997.

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

She is survived by one son, Robert Thibodaux; one daughter, Billie Faye 
Leverette; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Thibodaux; her parents, 
Henry and Avalie Thibodaux Richard; four brothers, Whitney, Ellis, Wickless and 
0'Neil Richard; and three sisters, Jeanne Porche, Lollie Guillot and Claire 
Richard.

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SMITH, EVELYN 

Evelyn Marie Dupre Smithâ 49, native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. The rosary will be recited 
at 7 p.m. today at the hall. 
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny J. Smith Jr. of Houma; two sons, Richard 
lawrence and Johnny Joseph Smith III, both of Houma; two daughters, Jerri Ann 
Naquin of Houma, and Ramona Ann Neil of Chauvin; three brothers, Anthony and 
Houston Dupre, both of Chauvin, and Steve Dupre of Houma; and four 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustin Joseph and Eunice Trahan 
Dupre; and two brothers, Roy and Michael Dupre.

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

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BOURGEOIS, WHITNEY 

Whitney "Bob" Bourgeois, 100, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at 
Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in 
Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one brother, Gerald Bourgeois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fergus and Eliza Thibodaux Bourgeois; 
one brother, Adam Bourgeois; and three sisters, Edith B. Gingles, Blanche B. 
Miesler and Lillie B. Delaune.

He was a World War I veteran.

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HANSEN, E.A., JR. 

E.A. "Jack" Hansen Jr., 77, a native of Montana and resident of Lawton, Okla., 
died Wednesday, May 21, 1997 in Gray.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. today at Becker Funeral Home in 
Lawton, with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

He is survived by four daughters, Donna Jean Holder of Gray, Carolyn Kay Hansen 
of Chickasha, Okla., Ruth A Hollingsworth of Rush Springs, Okla., and Jacqueline 
Cook of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Paul Hansen of Columbus, Texas, and Cleo 
"Bud" Hansen of Waco, Texas; five sisters, Anna Hamn and Betty Jo Berry, both of 
Florida, Helen Sewell and Jean Hansen, both of Califomia, and Else Rinn of 
Fayetteville, Ark.; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Keplinger.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War Il, a Coast Guard veteran and a member 
of Disabled American Veterans. He had owned and operated Hansen's Foreign Car 
and was a retired foreign car mechanic.

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HORN, DOUGLAS, SR. 

Douglas Earl Horn Sr., 57, a native of Greenwood, Miss., and resident of 
Raceland, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with 
burial in Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews.

He is survived by his wife, Lindell Usea Horn; his mother Hazel Thompson; three 
sons, Darby, Dion and Doug Horn Jr.; one brother, Lattie Horn; and one grandson, 
Derrick Horn.

He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Earl and Effie Horn.

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JACKSON, LOU 

Lou Ellen Jackson, 85, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died 
at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church in 
Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. 
Dismissal will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Lou Anna Jackson of Thibodaux, and Louise 
Robinson of San Francisco; three stepdaughters, Dorothy Jackson and Edna 
Winslow, both of Thibodaux, and Mary Scott of Elsewhere; three stepsons, Aaron 
Jackson Jr. and Eddie Carter, both of Thibodaux, and Edward Jackson of Belle 
Rose; 22 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Jackson; two sons, Elijah and 
Charles Charles Jackson; two daughters, Lillie Mae Fletcher and Annie Belle 
ArcementArcement; and one brother, the Rev. Eamest Qreen.
She was a homemaker and a member of Moming Star Baptist Church.

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LANDRY, JEANNE 

Jeanne Carrie Aucoin Landry, 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, 
died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral 
Home. Mass will be at 11 am. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by two sons, lawrence J. Landry of Houma and Leonard J. Landry 
of Luling; two daughters, Vivian Landry Lirette and Merlin Landry Baudoin of 
Houma; two sisters, Odette Aucoin and Clothild A. Johnson, both of Houma;
seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond J. Landry; her parents, Philip 
John and Adele Esteve Aucoin; one son, Clifton P. Landry; one brother, Sidney J. 
Aucoin; and two sisters, Annette Bussie and Julie Adams. 

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

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MOLLIERE, JEFFREY 

Jeffrey Paul Molliere. 36. a native of Napoleonville and resident of Hampton. 
Va., died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic 
Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his parents, Joseph "Joe" and Shirley Blanchard Molliere; four 
brothers, Dale Molliere, Joseph Molliere III, Michael (Theresa) Molliere and 
Eric (Naomy) Molliere; two sisters, Arlene "Moe" and Darlene "Dee" Molliere; and 
his grandmother, Dease Molliere. 

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RODRIGUE, FALBYE 

Falbye Lorena "Rena" Rodrigue, 84. a native of Coila. Miss. and resident of 
Montegut, died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. 
Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2. 

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary Ellen) Chaisson of 
Montegut; one sister, Lillian Louise Wilkinson of Orange, Texas; three 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband. Louis "Rod" Rodrigue Sr.; her parents, 
Wade Alexander and Ellen Williams Deese; one son, Louis "Boogie" Rodrigue Jr.; 
one daughter, Gwendolyn Faye Rodrigue; one brother, Andrew "Buddy" Deese; and 
four sisters. Velma Josephine Tillery, Alma Gardline Grantham. Ellen Lois 
Fatchett and Annie Gertrude Lucas. 

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ROUSSE, NICHOLAS 

Nicholas Adam Rousse, infant, a native of Galliano, died Wednesday, 
May 21, 1997. 

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cheramie Cemetery. 

He is survived by his parents Patrick and Laurie Adams Rousse; his grandparents, 
Danny and Carol Rousse and Nolan and Laura Adams; and one sister, Lindsey 
Rousse. 

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ORDOYNE, WILLIAM 

Wi!liam]oseph "Yam" Ordoyne. 81. a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of 
Raceland. died at 9:44 a.m. Thursday. May 22, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8 am. to funer1 time Saturday at St Mary's Nativity 
Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 am. Saturday at the church. with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one niece. Helen McElroy Autin; and one greatniece, Cindy A. 
Hartmann.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Marie Thibodaux Ordoyne; one 
brother, Ernest Ordoyne; and two sisters, Florisca O. Thibodaux and Mae O. 
Vizier. 

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PELLEGRIN, HUBERT 

Hubert Joseph "Joe" Pellegrin. 64. a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma. died at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22. 1997. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2. 

He is survived by his wife. Vella Breaux Pellegrin; two sons, Wendell and 
Kennedy Pellegrin, both of Houma; two daughters, Belinda Pellegrin and Mrs. Mark 
(Gail) Dryden, both of Houma; one brother, Clifford Bernard Thibodeaux of Houma; 
one sister, Mrs. Terry (Gloria) Blanchard of Houma; and three grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Pellegrin; and his mother and 
stepfather, Clifford and Marie L. DuBois Pellegrin Thibodeaux. 

He was the retired owner of Ornamental Iron. Inc. of Houma and a U.S. Army 
veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Evergreen Lions Club, Coastal 
Rescue Water Patrol and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. 

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ANDERSON, ROSE 

Rose Deion Anderson. 14, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 
3:55 a.m. Friday, May 23, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church. with 
burial in Dugas Cemetery in Montegut 

She is survived by two sons, Curtis John Billiot and Reed P. Verdin, both of 
Houma; one daughter, Yvonne Verdin Halliwell of Houma; two brothers, Howard 
Deion and Tom Dion, both of Houma; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Simon and Elvira Marie Chaisson 
Deion; four sons, Gary P. and Jerry Billot, Lonnie Deion and Donald A Verdin; 
one daughter, Evelyn Chaisson Fitch; five brothers, Ruffin and Calvin Dion, 
Jimmie, Charles and David Billiot; and four sisters, Rita Dion Billiot, May 
Billiot, Catherine Billiot Fitch and Elvira Dion. 

She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. 

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CONNOR, CHARLOTTE 

Charlotte Bridget Sonier Connor, 78, a native of Gray and residentof McComb, 
Miss., died Friday, May 23, 1997. 

Interment was Sunday at Pinehill Cemetery in Urania. 

She is survived by five sons, Jesse Dale and David Joseph Connor, both of 
Myrtle, Miss., William Austin Connor of Rowlette, Texas, Benny Ray Connor of 
Hickory Flat, Miss., and Paul Laevone Connor of Vidor, Texas; two daughters, 
Mrs. Bobby Joe (Charlotte Naomi Connor) Cockerham of Oila. and Mrs. Law Glen 
(Linda Sue Connor) Roberts of Summit, Miss.; one sister, Beverly Baudoin of 
Schriever; one brother, Edwin Sonier of Gray; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-
grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. A.B. Connor Jr.; her parents. 
Lovince and Ena Gaudet Sonier; one daughter, Aletha Gayle Connor; two brothers; 
and one sister. 

Her husband was a former pastor of the Urania Pentecostal Church. 

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LEONARD, EVIA 

Evia Miguez Leonard, 84, a native of Baldwin and resident of Golden Meadow, died 
at 1 p.m Friday, May 23, 1997.

Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 
Catholic Church; Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery. 

She is survived by two sons, Adam and Louis Leonard; one daughter, Eva Mae 
Terrebonne; one sister, Aveline Adams; eight grandchildren, nine great-
grandchildren and two great-great-granchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lenies Leonard; her parents, Valzin 
and Rosalie Plaisance Miguez and two sisters, Eve Doucet and Amay Guidry. 

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MENARD, MARY 

Mary Lugullo Menard, 70, a native of New Castle, Del.; and resident of 
Thibodaux, died Friday, May 23, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with 
burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. 

She is survived by her mother, Almira Lowry Francisco of Wilmington. Del.; three 
sons. James Britton of Schriever. Joseph Menard of Thibodaux and Michal Menard 
of Kennesaw. Ga.; four daughters, Jo Ann Naquin of Thibodaux. Pamela Picou and 
Debra Scott of Houma and Tina Halford of Gray; numerous brothers and sisters and 
eight grand-children. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Menard Sr.; her father, James 
Lugullo and one son, Louis Menard Jr. 

She was a homemaker. 

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MIRE, GUY 

Guy "Razor" Rodney Mire, 82. a native of Labadieville and resldent of Thibodaux, 
died at 6:42 p.m. Fnday, May 23, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to 
funeral time Monday at Sl Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at 
St Joseph, with 
burial in St Joseph Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Larose Mire; two sons, L. Glen Mire. M.D of 
Lafayette and Peter Mire of Kenner; three daughters. Ann Mire of Egan, Elinor 
Mire of Austin, Texas and Ramona M. Headifen of Melbourne. Australia; one 
sister, Hattie M. Larose of Thibodaux; one daughter-in-law, Mary Prejeant Mire; 
one son-in-law, Ross Headifen and four grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. Pierre Mire and Philomene Guillot; four 
sisters, Eleanor Mire, Chloe Junot, Nettie Pere and Juliette Melancon. 

He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific in World War 
II. 

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SMITH, CLARENCE 

Clarence Smith Sr., 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and residtent of Houma, 
died at 7:25 a.m. Friday, May 23,1997. 

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Wake 
services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Dismissal services will 
be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Matthews Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Noel Smith; two sons, Keith and Clarence Smith 
Jr.; two daughters, Yolonda and Felicia Smith; three brothers, Louis, Leroy and 
Lloyd Smith Jr.; one sister, Zenobia Jones; and six grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Zenobia Hawkins Smith Sr. 
He was a retired bus driver for TARC. 

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GAIDRY, PATRICIA 

Patricia Gaidry, 62. a native of Ewen. Mich. and resident of Houma. died 7:15 
a.m. Saturday. May 24. 1997. 

For visitation and funeral times. call Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685. 

She is survived by two sons, Raymond and Steven Barnes; two daughters' Katherine 
Schouest and Diane Cunningham; one brother, James Downing; two sisters, Viola 
Kozlowski and Clara Turner and 11 grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitey Gaidry; her parents, Mitchell 
Lowshaw and Ellen Katherine Culligan Lowshaw; two brothers, Joseph Downing and 
Manny Lowshaw and one sister, Mary McDonald. 

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GREGOIRE, LOUIS, SR. 

Louis Gregoire Sr., 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, 
died Saturday, May 24, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with 
a wake Monday from 8 to 11 am. at Little Caillou Baptist Mission. Funeral 
services will be at 11 am. Monday at the mission. with 
burial in Dugas Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Cecile Billiot Gregoire; two sons, Patrick Gregoire 
of Dodson and Charles Jim Gegoire of Lockport; three stepsons, Kirby, Ollie 
(June) and Ernest Corteaux; three daughters, Mary Domangue Wade of Chauvin, 
Rosella Hodge of Houma and Genevive Gregoire of Chauvin; four stepdaughters 
Marie C. Domangue, Lois Randall, Judy Guidry and Laura Collins; two sisters, 
Lillian Williams and Emily Garribotte; 23 grandchildren, eight great-
grand~hildren and one great-great-grandchlld; 35 step-grandchildren, 34 step-
great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by. two wives Eva Gregoire and Rose Billiot; his 
parents, Paul and Madeline Dion Gregoire; two sons, Louis Gregoire Jr. and Adam 
Gregoire Sr.; one stepson, Phillip Corteaux; one daughter, Josephine Gregoire; 
seven brothers, Alvin, Evest, Joseph, Nlcholas, Antoine, Arron and Gilbert 
Gregoire; one grandchild, one great-grandchIld and two stepgrandchildren. 

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GUIDRY, ARLEN 

Arlen Paul Guidry, 79, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 
p.m. Saturday, May 24,1997. 

A memorial service was scheduled for 10:30 today at St Francis de Sales 
Cathedral, with 
burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2. 

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Aycock Guidry; three sons, Glen David, 
Stephen Michael and Kerry Curtis Guidry, all of Houston; one daughter, Christine 
Bergeron of Houma; three brothers, Robert and Hayes Guidry, both of Houma, and 
Duane Guidry of Colorado; two sisters, Meryl James of Utah and Mary Ann Rodrigue 
of Houma; and eight grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Bernice Matherne Guidry; one 
brother, L.J. Guidry and two sisters, Betty Guidry and Lottie Bowman. 

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St Francis de 
Sales Cathedral. 

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HOOGEVEEN, KATE 

Kate Prosperie Hoogeveen, 59, a native of TerrebOnne Parish and resident of 
Raceland. died at 6:16 p.m. Saturday, May 24,1997. 

Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at FIrst Baptist 
Church in Raceland. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the 
church, with 
burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery in Mathews. 

She is survived by her husband, Frank "Tuttle" Hoogeveen Jr.;one son, Frank 
"Feddy" Hoogeveen III; one daughter, Rhoda M. Hoogeveen; and one sister, Lucy 
Pertuit. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Bernice Benoit Prosperie 
Sr.; one daughter, Melanie Hoogeveen; and one brother, Andrew Prosperie Jr. 

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WILSON, HARRY, JR. 

Harry "Red" Wilson Jr., 64, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 
10:50 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St Mark 
Congregational Baptist Church in Schriever. Funeral services will be at noon 
Saturday at the church. with 
burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery in Houma. 

He is survived by his wife Gloria Lee Wilson of Gray; three sons, Gerald Sack 
Wilson of Thibodaux, Alvin Alton Wilson of Gray and Jerome Bone Wilson of 
Pawtucket. Rl.; two daughters, Idell Wilson Winslow and Virgena Wilson Antoine, 
both of Gray; and 11 grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Wilson Sr. and Martha Williams; 
and two sons, Harry "T-Red" and John Wilson. 

He was a member of St. Mark Congregational Baptist Church. 

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WILSON, PHYLLIS 

Phyllis Lehman Wilson, 76. a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:25 a.m. 
Saturday, May 24,1997. 

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

She is survived by three sons, Ben C. Wilson of Gray, Jerry A Wilson of Palm 
Beach Gardens, Fla., and Warren J. Wilson of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Claire 
Guidry, Catherine Giles and Linda LeClair of Houma and Louise Bourgeois of 
Thibodaux; eight grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. Wilson; and her parents, 
Calvin Joseph and Hedwige Mary Jones Lehman. 

She was a retired executive secretary for the Louisiana Automobile Dealer's 
Association and parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. 

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BERGERON, ROBERT, SR. 

Robert A. "Bobby Bergeron Sr., 54, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died 
Sunday, May 25, 1997. 

No funeral services are scheduled. 

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Tregele Bergeron; his mother, Isabelle 
Cavalier Lunk; three sons, Darren, Gary and Robert Bergeron Jr.; two brothers, 
Richard and Paul Bergeron; one stepbrother, Gene Bergeron; three sisters, Nancy 
B. Hebert, Beverly B. Stolsek and Phyllis B. McCracken; one step sister, Betty 
Bergeron; and two grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Bergeron. 

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COLEMAN, ROBERT 

Robert Edison "Brady" Coleman, 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 8:36 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and 
from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in Crozier Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife. Helen Brown Coleman; five sons, Thomas, Tunothy, 
Carl, Bernard and Randolph Coleman; three daughters, Cindy and Ginger Coleman 
and Cynthia Coleman Weston; one sister, Bessie Coleman; and 13 grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rueben and Carrie Matthews Coleman Sr.; 
three sons, Ralph, Rudolph and Robert Wade Coleman; four brothers. Will, 
Chester, Clarence and Rueben Coleman Jr.; and four sisters, Beatrice Shepard, 
Vivian Brown, Alberta Williams and Lillian Celestine. 

He was a U.S. Army veteran. a retired employee of the city of Houma and a member 
of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. 

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DUPLANTIS, ERNEST 

Ernest P. Duplantis. 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Westmont, 
N.J., died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, 1997. 

Visitation will be this evening at Hinski Funeral Home in Haddonfield, N.J. Mass 
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Haddonfield. A memorial mass will be at 9 a.m. 
Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Grand Cai11ou. 

He is survived by three daughters, Michelle D. Riley of Williamstown, N.J., 
Linda D. Franks of Oviedo, Fla., and Denise D. Tolomeo of Runnemede, N.J.; two 
sisters, Inez D. Duplantis of Grand Caillou and Mae D. LeCompte of Little 
Caillou; 12 grandchildren; and local nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Dudley Duplantis; his parents, 
Alexander Adam and May Marie Thibodeaux Duplantis; five brothers, Joseph, 
Herman, Davidson, Warner and Ira Duplantis; and by two sisters, Geraldine 
Duplantis and Mildred Duplantis Domangue. 

He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served in the South Pacific in World War 
II and was a retired teacher. 

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HEBERT, MARY 

Mary Ida Foret Hebert, 88, a native of Dulac and residentof Theriot. died at 
6:15 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 1997. 

Mass was scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot, 
with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by one son. Joseph Ollie Verret of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. 
John (Mary) Hebert Verret Sr. of Theriot; one sister, Mrs. Abraham (Marie) 
Parfait of Dulac; 16 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; three step-great 
grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her first husband. Matile Verret; her second 
husband, Wilson Hebert; her parents, Frank and Lucy Parfait Foret; one daughter, 
Mrs. Felician (Margaret) Verret; one brother. Albert Foret; four sisters, Janie 
and Helen Foret, Mandy Foret Billiot and Mrs. Enest (Lisca) Parfait; and six 
grandchildren. 

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OWEN, ALICE 

Alice Owen, 88, a native of Plains, Penn., and resident of Houma, died 
Sunday. May 25,1997. 

Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral 
Home. 
Graveside services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Deweyville Cemetery. 

She is survived by one son, Ed Flaherty of Sterhng, Va.; two daughters, 
Priscilla Hoddy of Davie, Fla., and Mary Ann Swinburne of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; 
eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Owen; one daughter, Barbara 
Flaherty; and one sister, Mary Elward. 

She was a self-employed attorney and a member of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. 

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BOUDREAUX, BOYD 

Boyd Anthony Boudreaux, 26, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died 
Monday. May 26. 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. todav and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his parents, Willie J. and Cheryl Falgout Boudreaux III of 
Bourg; his grandmother, Mabel Falgout of Bourg; one daughter, Troy A Boudreaux 
of Yuma, Ariz.; and one sister. Carrie A Boudreaux of Bourg. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie J. and Allie Pellegrin 
Boudreaux Jr. and Loris J. Falgout. 


Correction: 
In Friday's Courier, the obituary of Boyd Boudreaux contained incorrect 
information. Troy A Boudreaux is a surviving brother of the deceased. 

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HAYS, DONALD 

Donald G. Hays, 79, a native of Simpson County, Miss., and resident of 
Thibodaux, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, May 26, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christ the 
Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. with 
burial in st. Joseph Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife. Etta LeBlanc Hays; one son, Donald D. Hays; and two 
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lucy Gill Hays; two brothers, 
Melvin and Ellis Hays and two sisters, Lillie Lovette and Sadie Bush. 

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HEBERT, LEONARD 

Leonard Adam Hebert, 79, a native of Kraemer and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 
p.m. Monday, May 26, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the 
funeral home, with
burial in Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. 

He is survived by his wife, Hilda Elfert Hebert; three sons, Glenn and William 
Hebert, both of Houma, and David Hebert, M.D. of Monroe; three daughters, Ellen 
Robichaux and June Hebert, both of Houma, and Lisa A. Hebert of Houston, Texas; 
two brothers, Alcide and Caliste Hebert, both of Houma; three sisters, Alta 
Hotard Pye and Adeline Fanguy, both of Houma and Estelle Hebert; and four 
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee and Belle Mahler Hebert; three 
brothers, Willis, Exo and Huey Hebert; and one sister, Emily Hunter. 

He was a retired river boat pilot and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic 
Church.

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PLAISANCE, HELENA 

Helena "Nin" Plaisance, 74, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died at 
7:10 a.m. Monday, May 26, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, 
with
interment in Cheramie Mausoleum. 

She is survived by one daughter, Jane Plaisance; two brothers, Roy Anthony and 
Harris Jean Danos; three sisters, Bernice Hogan, Hazel Fisher and Bema Danos; 
five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

She. was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Paul Plaisance; her parents, 
Joseph Luke and Rosalie Marie Cheramie Danos; one son. Elvin Van Plaisance; and 
one sister, Mrs. Elmire Martin. 

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

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BOND, JAMES 

James Silman Bond, 50, a native of New Orleans and resident of Birmingham, Ala., 
died Wednesday, May 28, 1997. 

Visitation was Saturday at Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia, Miss., with burial 
in Hopewell Cemetery in Foxworth. Miss. 

He is survived by his wife. Charla Dell Bond of Shelby. Ala.; his parents, 
George and Mary Fred Bond of Houma; one daughter, Trisha Lynd Bond of Houston. 
Texas; one son. Casey Ryan Bond of Colombiana, Ala.; and one brother, Bobby Bond 
of Portland, Maine. 

He was a Methodist and worked in pest control. 

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PELTIER, GILBERT 

Gilbert Maurice Peltier, 86, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux. 
died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 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 10 a.m. Friday at St. 
Genevieve Catholic Church, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Earline Boudreaux Peltier; one son, Jessie Joseph 
Peltier; two daughters, Esther Ledet and Bernice Kraemer; 10 grandchildren; and 
eight great-grandchildren. 

He as preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Peltier and Corastie Rodrigue; 
two sons, Nolan and Herman Peltier; two brothers, Robert and Clefe Peltier; and 
four sisters, Adelaide Renoit, Gladys Morvant, Sadie Toups and Edwina Ockman. 

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BOUDREAUX, ANATOLE 

Anatole "Nat" Boudreaux. 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 
a.m. Thursday, May 29, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. today to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux 
Funeral Home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in SL Joseph Cemetery. 

He is survived by three sons, Nolan, Clement and Ernest Boudreaux; eight 
daughters, Rosemary, Marion, Annette and Audrey Andras, Marguerite Percle, 
Florence Cortez, Doris Sanchez and Dorothy Clement; three sisters, Letecia 
Richard, Vernice Thibodaux and Vorina Chiasson; 39 grandchildren; 52 great-
grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Julie Marie Talbot Boudreaux; one brother, 
Lollace Boudreaux; three sisters, Hilda Andras, Vema Toups and Judith Cortez; 
and four grandchildren. 

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CHAMPAGNE, CHARLES 

Charles "Charlie Brown" Champagne, 66, a native of Killona and resident of Belle 
Chase, died at 3:05 a.m. Thursday. May 29, 1997. 

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in 
Hahnville. with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. 

He is survived by two brothers, Gerald and Sidney "Pete" Champagne; three 
sisters, Joyce Gendron, Mildred Besson and Carol Sanchez; and many nieces and 
nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marie Gendron Champagne; and 
two brothers, Billy and Roland Champagne. 

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DOUCET, ALCIDE 

Alcide A Doucet. 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died 
at 2:22 a.m. Thursday, May 29,1997. 

Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship 
Church in Larose. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the church. with 
burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Martin Doucet; one son, Vincent Doucet: one 
daughter, Elaine Walker; two brothers, Fornest and Edison "Sonny" Doucet; one 
sister, Regina Arnondin; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Onelia Crosby Doucet; one son, 
Nelson Doucet; one daughter, Nelda Doucet; one brother, Leo Doucet; two sisters. 
Alcida Gisclair and Isoline Callais; and one great-grandchild. 

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 

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FESI, ROSE 

Rose Fesi, 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, May 
29, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales 
Cathedral. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by three sisters, Rosalie and Marie Fesi and Antoinette F. 
Mullin. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmello and Congetta Scurto Fesi; 
three brothers, Frank. Joseph and Salvador Fesi; and seven sisters, Mary, 
Josephine, Jennie and Elaine Cecile Fesi, Marguerite F. Vicknair, Ann F. 
Robertson and Ellen F. Johnson. 

She was the owner of Fesi General Merchandise in Houma and a parishioner of St. 
Francis de Sales Cathedral. 

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FORET, ELLA 

Ella Bye Foret. 80. a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 8:45 
a.m. Thursday, May 29, 1997. 

Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in 
Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by one son, David Foret; 10 grandchildren; and 11 
Great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice J. Foret; her parents, Pierre 
and Elmira Orgeron Bye; one son, Richard Foret; five brothers, Octave, Sam, 
Clifton, Johnny and Gillis Bye; and one sister, Bella Breaux Bye. 

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LANDRY, BRENDA 

Brenda Lee Acy Landry, 27, a native of Houma and resident of Florence, Miss., 
died at 8:35 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 1997. 

Visitation is from 4 to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time Landry 
Monday at Samart Funeral Home. 

Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in 
Rogers Cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Michael Landry; her parents, Randy and Carolyn 
Lovell James and Pete and Barbara Acy; two sons, Dusty and Steven Acy; two step-
sons, Jeffery and Brandon Landry; one daughter, Heather Acy; one step-daughter, 
Ashley Landry; one brother, Shane Acy; one step-brother; William James; two 
sisters, Melissa and Dawn Acy; and one step-sister, Christy James. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elvira Crouch and William Lovell; 
and two daughters, Michelle and Richelle Landry. 

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LEDET, DOMINICA 

Dominica Percle Ledet, 22, a native of Houma and resident of Florence, Miss., 
died Thursday, May 29, 1997. 

Visitation is from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 
8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Grace Christian Fellowship Church. Religious 
services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in Magnolia Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell Ledet; her parents, Melvin A Percle Jr. 
and Mary Kay Positerry Tracy, both of Houma; her grandmother, Therese Percle of 
Houma; her great-grandmother, Marie Gautreaux of Labadieville; two daughters, 
April Pitre and Angel Ledet; four brothers, Melvin (Sonny) Percle III, David L. 
Percle, Joseph M. Percle and Matthew M. Tracy, all of Houma. 

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Melvin Percle Sr.; and her 
grandparents, Charles and Marguerite Positerry. 

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LANDRY, ISABEL 

Isabel M. Landry, 85, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 6:43 a.m. 
Friday, May 30, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8 am. to funeral time Tuesday at St Elizabeth Catholic 
Church in Paincourtville. 
Mass will be at 11 am. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by one brother, Harris "Harry" Landry; and three sisters, Adele 
Howser, Vrrginia Rotolo and Dorothy St Germain. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonce P. and Clelie Dugas Landry; one 
brother, Lester Landry; and one sister, Elva Mae Landry. 

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LAPEYROUSE, HAROLD 

Harold Chester "NuNu" Lapeyrouse Sr., 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, died 
at 11:20 p.m. Friday, May 30, 1997. 

Visitation is from 2 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at 
the Knights of Colombus Home in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by one son, Harold C. Lapeyrouse Jr. of Bossier City; two 
daughters, Harriet L. Jacquneaux: of Chauvin and Paula L. Dupre of Pointe-aux-
Chenes; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maudry Maria Authement Lapeyrouse; his 
parents, Julien and Lydia Lapeyrouse; and 15 brothers and sisters. 

He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a retired shrimp factory 
worker for Indian Ridge Canning Company. 

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WHEELOCK, MARY 

Mary Morrel Wheelock, 81, a native of Milford, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, 
died Friday, May 30, 1997. 

Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, 
with 
burial in St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. 

She is survived by one son, Joseph Wheelock; four daughters, Margaret Wheelock, 
Linda Wheelock Lahme, Mary Beth Wheelock Kaulaha and Charlotte Wheelock Daigle; 
three brothcrs, Jack. Gordon amd Taylor Morrel; two sisters, Lucille Hander and 
Dorothy Morrel; and seven grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Wheelock; her parents, Anna 
Moore and John G. Morrel; one daughter, Patricia Myers; one brother, Dan Morrel; 
one sister, Florence Morrel; and two grandsons, Nicholas and Edward Willett 

She was U.S.Army Nurse Corps veteran and served from 1942 to 1944. She was a 
member of the Come Lord Jesus Group and a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic 
Church. 

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GIROIR, PAUL 

Paul Felix Giroir Sr., 75, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma. died 
at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, May 31. 1997. 

Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funcral time today at Falgout 
Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the 
funeral home, with 
burial in St. Anthony Cemetery in Houma 

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Songer Grrolr; three sons, Paul F. Jr., 
Michael W. and Ricky G. Giroir Sr., alI of Houma; three daughters, Linda Gail 
Rineholt of Centerville, Vickey Dupre of Point-aux-Chenes, and Rhonda Lile of 
Houma; one sister, Anna Mae Redmond of Gray; 18 grandchildren; and 26 great-
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Antoinette Larson Giroir; 
four brothers, Stanley, Harry, Lawrence and Pete Giroir; and four sisters, Mable 
and Louise Breaux, Hilda Mae Moore and Antoinette Faucheaux. 

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a crew bus driver for Santa Fe. 

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PELLEGRIN, MARIE 

Marie Aimee "Emma" Hebert Pellegrin, 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and 
resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 1997. 

Services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. 

She is survived by one son, LeRoy Pellegrin of Houma; six daughters, Virginia 
Brevelle, Lillian Blanchard, Thelma Blanchard and Dianna Authement, all of 
Houma, Cecile Guidry of Mathews and Shirley Boudreaux of Chauvin; one sister. 
Mrs. Warner Matherne; and 26 grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elie P. Pellegrin; and her parents, 
Wallace and Emma Sevin Hebert. 


Obituary information provided for Monday's Courier incorrectly identified the 
daughters of Marie Aimee "Emma" Hebert Pellegrin. She is survived by her 
daughters, Diana Autin of Houma and Shirlene Boudreaux of Chauvin. 

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WAGUESPACK, MARY 

Mary Ann Tregre Waguespack, 71, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:03 
p.m. Saturday, May 31, 1997. 

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

She is survived by her husband, Malvin Waguespack; five daughters. Mrs. Malcom 
(Carolyn) Caillouet, Mrs. Aubrey (Mary Ellen) Gravois, Janice Waguespack, Mrs. 
Ronald Oulie) Bourgeois and Mrs. Riley (Dell) Poche; three brothers, Remy, 
Theodore and Cyprien Tregre Jr.; one sister, Rose Mary Degruy; 13 grandchildren; 
and 11 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyprien Joseph and Alcide Webre 
Tregre; one brother, Plaisance Tregre; and one sister. Loretta Bourgeois. 

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WALKER, LIZZIE 

Lizzie Himel Walker. 90. a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, 
died at R:22 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior 
Catholic Church in Lockport Mass will be at lO a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by one son, Noah Walker Jr.; one daughter, Noella Walker; two 
sisters. Bessie Chiasson and Eula Himel; and two grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Walker Sr.; her parents, Fernand 
and Alice Chauvin Himel; and one sister, Annie Allemand. 

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