Obituaries for JULY 1997, Terrebonne Parish, La.

Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle 

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The original records were obtained by the TGS from the daily obituaries found 
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HEMPEL, HARRY 

Harry L Hempel, 72, a native of Paige, Texas, and former resident of Houma, 
died Friday, June 13, 1997 in Fernwood, Miss. 

Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. 

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Edelweiss "Edee" Kasiske Hempel of 
Fernwood; one son John A Hempel and wife Theresa of Mobile, Ala; two 
daughters. Mrs. Gary (Kathy) Johnson of Conroe, Texas, and Nancy Breaux of 
Lafayette; three sisters, Elner Tate and Lorene Moore, both of Giddings. 
Texas, and Olivia Peterson of Austin. Texas; five grandchildren; and numerous 
nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Allen Hempel; and one 
grandson, Scott A Hempel. 

He was a retired 32 year employee of Texas Gulf Sulphur, a U.S. Navy veteran 
of World War II and a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church. 

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MARCEL, MILDRED 

Mildred Breaux Marcel, 76, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Gray, died 
at 2:29 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 
8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. 
Mass will be at 11:30 am. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Jeanette M.) Himel and Janice M. 
Hash, both of Gray; one sister, Doris B. Trahan of Bayou Black; nine 
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gunder David Marcel; her parents, 
Eugene and Eva Breaux Breaux; one daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Joyce M.) Guillot; 
and five brothers, Oscar, Edgar, Edmond, Eugene and Irving Breaux. 

She was a homemaker, a member of Bayou Blue Senior Citizens and a parishioner 
of St. Louis Catholic Church. 

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BOURGEOIS, EVENCE 

Evence Benoit Bourgeois, 83, a native and residentof Raceland, died at 3:32 
p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 1997. 

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

He is survived by one daughter, Lydia Foret Folse; one sister, Albertine 
Bourgeois; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-
grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Josephine Pierce Bourgeois; his 
parents, Albert and Adele Gervais Bourgeois; one brother, Nolan Bourgeois; 
two sisters, Marie and Ella Bourgeois; and one granddaughter, Laura Mae 
Folse. 

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DUNCAN, NONNAN 

Norman "Menew" Duncan Sr., 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux. died 
Wednesday, July 2, 1997. 

Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with 
religious services beginning at 8 p.m. Dismissal services will be at 11 am. 
Monday at the church with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Mae Fletcher Duncan of Thibodaux; four 
sons, Norman Duncan of Gibson, and Calvin, Roland and Royal Duncan, all of 
Thibodaux; five daughters, Rose Watkins, Albertha Duncan. Ceole L. Pharagood, 
Willa Mae Azema and Brenda Duncan, all of Thibodaux; one brother, Lloyd 
Duncan of New Orleans; one sister, Gertrude Ross of Houma; 28 grandchildren 
and 29 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lillie Duncan: and five 
brothers, David Jr., Ernest, John, Roland and Herman Duncan. 

He was a member of Moses Baptist Church. 

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LIRETTE, ABBY 

Abby Lirette, infant, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, 
died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 1997. 

Graveside services will be at 10 am. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales 
Cemetery No.2. 

She is survived by her parents, William Wayne and Gina Marie Doiron Lirette 
of Houma; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton "Pete" (Joyce) Doiron of 
Houma, Ruth Haynes Lirette of Houma, Billy Wayne Sparks Sr. of Jacksonville, 
Ark., and James Lamar Smith of Houma; and one brother, Ryan William Lirette 
of Houma. 

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SHORT, JOHN 

John Neal Short, 55, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 12:10 a.m. 
Wednesday, July 2, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 3:45 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis 
Terrebonne Funeral Home. 
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife. Emeline M. Short of Gibson; two sons, Dwayne D. 
and Delane D. Short; two daughters, Janelle S. Short and Jennifer Walker; 
seven brothers; Renora, Lee Andrew, Chester, Sterling, Leroy, Bernard and 
Clarence Short Jr.; six sisters, Sedonia Chapman, Lucille Sneeze, Vella 
Stewart, Lillie Williams, Rosa Waters and Yvonne Boykin; and four 
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Leola Short Sr. 

He was a supervisor for ICO Company and a member of Beulah Baptist Church. 

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BROUSSARD, ANITA 

Anita Henry Broussard, 72, a native of Jennings and resident of New Iberia, 
died Thursday, July 3, 1997. 

Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Iberia 

She is survived by her husband, Jack O. Broussard of New Iberia; one son, 
Dwyer Henry Broussard of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Deborah B.) 
Spell of New Iberia, and Jodi E. Broussard of Salina, Kan.; one sister, Patsy 
H. LaRose of Houma; and six grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris J. and Mavy Clement Henry. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Catholic High 
Endowment Fund, 1301 DeLaSalle Drive, New Iberia, La. 70560 or to the New 
Iberia Cancer Society. 

She was a member of the Children of Mary, and the Ladies Altar Society. She 
was a parishioner of St. Peter's Catholic Church. She was also a Pink Lady at 
Dauterive Hospital. 

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DUFRENE, EDMOND 

Edmond E. Dufrene Sr.. 72, a native of Des Allemands and a resident of 
Nacagdoches, Texas, died at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, July 3. 1997. 

Visitation is 5 to 10 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at 
Community Assembly of God in Bayou Gauche. 
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. at the church with 
burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. 

He is survived bv his wife, Ella Hogan Dufrene, three sons, Edmond Jr., Tim 
and Donovan Dufrene; two daughters. Elaine Stinnett and Norma Dufrene; three 
brothers, Weldon, Achan and Clinton Dufrene; five sisters, Velma Babin, Naomi 
Sewell, Dora Dufrene, Lou Ann Beyl and Leah Amerson; 11 grandchildren and 
four great-grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Inez Plaisance Dufrene; 
two brothers, Irvin and David Dufrene; and one grandchild. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Assembly of God 
Church. 

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DUFRENE, JUNIUS 

Junius Joseph Dufrene, 75, a native of Matthews and resident of Cut Off, died 
at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 1997. 

He is buried in Chearmie Cemetery in Galliano. 

He is survived by his wife, Elvida Marie Pitre Dufrene; two sons, Robert and 
Roy Joseph Dufrene; one daughter, Lois Marie Terrebonne; one brother, Dewey 
Dufrene; one sister, Gladys Dufrene; nine grandchildren; and nine great-
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Agnes Vedros Dufrene; 
one son, Jimmy Joseph Dufrene Sr.; one brother, Alex Dufrene; and one sister, 
Ida Mae Thibodaux. 

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars. 

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IRVIN, L.D. 

L.D. Irvin, 82, a native of Uniontown, Ark., and former resident of Houma, 
died Thursday, July 3, 1997 in Tyler, Texas. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home 
in Palestine, Texas. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Frankston City Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Alice Irvin of Flint, Texas; one daughter, Pamela 
Kay Mclelland of Antlers, Okla.; two step-daughters, Sue Stockton of Crosby, 
Texas, and Deborah Nicholson of Dayton, Nev.; two step-sons, Mark Steward of 
Bryan, Texas, and C.R Nicholson of Palestine; two half-brothers, Jimmy and 
Hollis Irvin; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Delia Bernice Cottrel Irvin; 
and one son, Donald Irvin. 

He was a fishing tool supervisor in the petroleum industry and a member of 
the Masonic Lodge in Lake Charles. 

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SNEEZE, MARY 

Mary Elizabeth Ricks Sneeze, 57. a native of Baton Rouge and resident of 
Houma, died at 8:40 a.m. Thursday. July 3, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home 
and from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Wake services 
will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. with 
burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery. 

She is survived by her mother, Ida Bicher Ricks of Baton Rouge; four sons. 
Isaac and Charles Ricks and Darren and Floyd Sneeze Jr., all of Houma; five 
daughters, Mary Walters, Margaret Griffin, JoAnn Young, Barbara Drum and Gail 
Sneeze, all of Houma: one brother. Wallace Ricks of Port Allen: one sister, 
Ola Mae Russell of Baton Rouge; 26 grandchildren: three great-grandchildren; 
and five great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Sneeze Sr.; and her father, 
Melvin Ricks. 

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WINDHAM, WILLIAM 

William Robert Windham, 82, a native of Merryville and resident of Raceland, 
died at 1:10 p.rn.. Thursday, July 3, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 7 am. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 am. Saturday 
at St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Babin Windham; one brother, Milton Windham; 
two children; and five grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Moses and Bobbie Irene Smith 
Wmdham. 

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BLANCHARD, BETTY 

Betty Treadway Blanchard, 69. a native of Alexandria and resident of 
Montegut, died at 11 p.m. Friday, July 4,1997. 

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home. 

She is survived by her husband, Owen Blanchard; two sons, Gene Chilton of St. 
Paul. Minn. and Vernon Brunet of Houma; four daughters, Ramona Ferris of 
Killeen, Texas. Katie Wright of Lindsbourge, Kansas, Lanie Ann Brunet of 
Houma, and Susie Hendricks of Kissimme, F1a.; three sisters, Gloria Persky of 
Kingsland, Texas, and Elaine Lirette and Nell Davenport of San Antonio, 
Texas; six granchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ella Beth Treadway; and 
one son, Anthony Burnet 

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GUIDROZ, ANNA 

Anna Mae Guidroz, 73, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 
7:56 a.m. Friday, July 4, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Greater New 
Fountain Baptist Church in Lockport. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at the church. 

She is survived by her mother, Orleane Lapiayat of New Orleans; two 
daughters, Ann Grant of Raceland and Lynn Wheeler of Atlanta; one 
stepdaughter, Marion Guidroz Smith of Raceland; three stepsons, Wallace 
Guidroz Jr. of Raceland, Donald Guidroz of Lockport, and Benjamin Guidroz of 
Houma; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren: and three great-great-
grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband. Wallace Guidroz Sr.; her father, 
Elmore Lapiayat; one stepson, Melvin Guidroz; and one stepdaughter, Joyce 
Guidroz McDowell. 

She was a member of Greater New Fountain Baptist Church. 

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THERIOT, VERA 

Vera Dupre Theriot, 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma. 
died at 1:35 p.m. Friday, July 4,1997. 

Visitation is 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales No.2 
Cemetery. 

She is survived by one son, Darren Theriot of Houma; one daughter, Angela M. 
Theriot of Theriot and one sister, Erma Petite of New Orleans. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Willis A. and Mabel Hebert Dupre; 
and one brother, Roland Dupre. 

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

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WHITE, OCTAVIA 

Octavia Williams White, 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. 
Friday, July 4,1997. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis- 
Terrebonne Funeral Horne and from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday ay Howard Third Zion 
Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. 
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in Crozier Cemetery. 

She is survived bv three sons, Willie White Sr. of Houma, his wife Vivian, 
Roval White Sr. of Houma. his wife Ora, and Charles White of Chicago, and his 
wife Marie; two daughters, Dolores and Doris White; 22 grandchildren: 32 
great-grandchildren: and numerous other relatives. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, John White Sr.; her parents, Billy 
and Octavia Williams; two sons, Duncan and John White Jr.; one daughter, 
Eloise Gathen; and two brothers, Thomas Williams and Irvin Steward. 

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HEBERT, NORMAN 

Norman Joseph Hebert, 52, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died 
Saturday, July 5, 1997. 

Visitation was scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church in Larose. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife. Janet Kiger Hebert; one son, Scott Hebert; one 
daughter, Nicky Hebert; two brothers, Floyd and Michael Hebert; and one 
sister, Ruth Lombas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Viola Thibodaux Hebert; 
and one infant brother. 

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HINTON, OSCAR 

Oscar G. "Bud" Hinton, 74, a native of Flemingsburg, Ken., and a resident of 
Houma, died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 1997. 

Visitation is 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin 
Funeral Home. Religious services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church. with burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Meyley "Mae" Chauvin Hinton of Houma; and many 
nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Frances Gulick and James 
Steele Hinton Sr.; and one brother, James Steele Hinton Jr. 

He was a U.S. Army veteran of WorId War II, attended Drake University in Des 
Moines, Iowa, and the Colorado School of Mining. He received a geology degree 
from the University of Kentucky. 

He was a member the of Krewe of Houmas, the Krewe of Terrarians, past king of 
the Krewe of Christopher in 1977 and a member of the Houma Lions Club. He was 
a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 

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KRAEMER, WAYNE 

Wayne Paul Kraemer, 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma. 
died at 10:23 a.m. Saturday. July 5, 1997. 

Visitation is 2 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Chauvin 
Funeral Home. 
Mass of Christian burial is noon Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived his wife, Mary Luke Kraemer of Houma; his parents, Murphy Paul 
and Melva Rita Blanchard Kraemer of Houma; one son. Adam Kraemer of Houma; 
one daughter, Deanna Kraemer of Houma; and two sisters, Leah K. Boquet of 
Kent, Wash. And Karen K. Haddad of Gray. 

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Sylvain Blanchard, Florida 
Terrebonne, Theodore Kraemer and Leah Peltier. 

He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. and a member of Knights 
of Columbus Council 1317. Delta Sigma Phi at Nicholls State University, 
Association of Family Violence Center for Abused Women, and president of the 
Louis Infant Center. He worked as coordinator of Juvenile Services for the 
city of Houma. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help defer funeral 
costs. 

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THIBODEAUX, MICHAEL 

Michael C. Thibodeaux, 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 
p.m. Saturday, July 5, 1997. 

Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in 
St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2. 

He is survived bv his father and stepmother, Charles J. and Kathryn A. 
Thibodeaux of Alexandria; one son, Ray A. Thibodeaux of Newman. Ga.; one 
daughter, Miki Thibodeaux of Sabine Pass, Texas; two stepbrothers, Kenneth 
LeCompte of Houma, and Ricky DeCorte of Alexandria; and one stepsister, Lisa 
T. Ray of Alexandria. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Louella Blanchard Thibodeaux. 
He was a mechanic for Tesco and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic 
Church. 

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BOUDREAUX, JERRY 

Jerry Joseph Boudreaux Sr., 66, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma. 
died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time, Tuesday at St. Francis de 
Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Chauvin Boudreaux of Houma; two sons, 
Jerry Joseph Boudreaux Jr. of Houma, and Glenn David Boudreaux of Lockport; 
one daughter, Diane B. Whitney of Houma; and five grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Sadie Pontiff Boudreaux. 

He was a retired salesman and butcher, a member of the U.S. Nationai Guard 
and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. 

In lieu of flowers, memonal donations may be made to the Diabetes 
Association, the Retarded Association of Louisiana or the American Heart 
Association. 

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CHARLES, EVANS, SR. 

Evans "Baseal" Charles Sr., 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 
2:16 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in 
Raceland. and from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Wake 
services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 
11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. 

He is survived by three sons, Evans Charles Jr. of Raceland, and Eric and 
Richard Gray, both of LaPlace; one brother, Sidney Charles of Raceland; three 
sisters, Leanna Charles and Catherine Bradley, both of Raceland, and Florence 
Nixon of New Orleans; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five 
great-great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gustavia Booker Charles; his parents, 
William and Polly Charles; one son, Thomas Charles; two daughters, Mary Lee 
Charles and Elenoise Charles Alexander; and four brothers, Joshua, Paul, 
Antoine and Albert Charles. 

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GUIDROZ, EDDIE 

Eddie Benoit Guidroz Sr., 74. a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:30 
p.m. Sunday, July 6, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Lockport Mass will be Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, 
with burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Velma Hotard Guidroz; three sons, Sidney, Leslie 
and Eddie Guidroz Jr.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Armand and Lucille Adams Guidroz; 
one brother, Ferdinand Guidroz; and one grandchild. 

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FORET, HARRIS 

Harris Pierre Foret, 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:45 p.m. 
Monday, July 7, 1997. 

Visitation wiIl be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesdav at St Mary's 
Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at 
the church, with burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by two brothers, Oliver and Nelson Foret. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Folse Foret; his parents, Willie 
and Victoria Danos Foret; four brothers, Mack, Ridley, Nolan and Willie 
Foret; and one sister, Mae Zeringue. 

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MELANCON, MAUD 

Maud Falgoust Melancon. 64, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 5 p.m. 
Monday, July 7, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 
11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Antoine A. Melancon; her mother, Norma 
Falgoust; two sons, Kirk J. and Ted M. Melancon; two daughters, Mrs. Howard 
P. (Norma M.) Labat and Mrs. ManuelJ. (Deborah M.) Rodrigue; and six 
grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her father, J. Edward Falgoust: and one brother, 
Harold J. Falgoust. 

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NAQUIN, ANICET 

Anicet Atue Naquin, 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Montegut, died at 11:32 p.m. Monday, July 7, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 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 the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Zelma Naquin Naquin; three sons, Donald P. and 
Carl "Pork" Naquin, both of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and Al A. Naquin of Isle de 
Jean Charles; one daughter, Barbara Naquin of Thibodaux; and seven 
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Marceline Naquin; and 
one sister, Lillian Naquin. 

He was a U.S. Navv veteran, a retired school bus driver for Terrebonne Parish 
Schools, a member of American Legion Post No. 272, a member of the Knights of 
Columbus and a parishioner of St Charles Catholic Church. 

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PETIT, FLORINE 

Florine Aline Petit, 91, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 2 p.m. 
July 7,1997. 

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. July 9 at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off. 
Burial was followed in the church cemetery. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson A. and Lydia Lonibos Petit; 
a sister, Alice P. Deramee; and a brother, Samson J. Petit. 

She was a 1923 graduate of Louisiana Normal College in Natchitoches and a 
member of the Honorary Education Society and Kappa Delta Ganuna. She taught 
fourth-grade in Lafourche Parish for more than 30 years. 

Donations to the Florine A Petit Scholarship of Nicholls State University, 
P.O. Box 2009, Thibodaux, lA 70301 or to Et. Elizabeth Foundation, 8054 Summa 
Ave., Suite A. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 are preferred. 

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BROWN, O'NEAL 

O'Neal Brown, 5, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 
11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Beautiful Zion Baptist 
Church with burial in St. Luke cemetery. 

He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Brown; six brothers, Joshua, Jarbie, 
Hoshua, Nelson, Ronald and Akeem Brown; two sisters, Jessica and Jaworski 
Brown; and one nephew, Omar Assante Brown. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Margarette Brown and Jqhn D. 
Brown; an uncle, Humphrey Brown; one aunt, Margie Lee Riley; and a nephew, 
Kortezi Brown. 

He was a member of the Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. 

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DUNCAN, MARY 

Mary Ann Duncan, 46, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4: 15 p.m. 
Tuesday, July 8, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in 
Raceland. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Matthews Missionary 
Baptist Church In Mathews. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at 
the church, with burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by her companion, Lawrence Ernest Boyd of Raceland; her 
father, Phillip Curry of New Orleans; two sons, Walter Lee Duncan of 
Thibodaux, and Gregory Duncan of Raceland; four daughters, Mamie and Cynthia 
Duncan and Maxine Arcement, all of Raceland, and Lori Gray of Woodbridge, 
Va.; four brothers, Louis, Floyd and Eric Duncan, all of Raceland, and 
Michael Curry of Lockport; five sisters, Nicole Duncan and Robin Cooks, both 
of New Orleans, Mary Lee Duncan of Raceland, Gail Williams of Georgia. and 
Cynthia Williams of California; and six grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mamie Washington Duncan; her 
stepfather, Herman Duncan; one brother, Herman Duncan Jr.; and one sister, 
Betty Ann Duncan.

She was a member of St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church and a member of 
the church usher board. 

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FORET, CLARICE 

Clarice Grabert Foret, 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died 
Tuesday, July 8, 1997. 

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

She is survived by one son, Warren Foret of Houma; one daughter, Dorothy 
LeBlanc of Houma; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-
great-grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard P. Foret; her parents, 
Felicien and Viola Matherne Grabert; five brothers, Widley, Harris, Clifford, 
Hilton and Ridley "Buster" Grabert; and two sisters, Dora and Cannllia 
"Connie" Grabert. 

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GUILBEAU, CLARENCE 

Clarence Anthony Guilbeau, 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died 
at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 1997. 

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

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth. and Floyd Guilbeau; one daughter, Judy 
G. Guidroz; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mathilda Vegas Guilbeau; his parents, 
Octave and Eva Williams Guilbeau; two daughters, Betty Ann Guilbeau and 
Alberta G. Brunet; three brothers, Earl, Joseph and Lestor Guilbeau; and 
three sisters, Leatrice G. Daily, Julie G. Foster and Louella G. Adams. 

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KERN, EDRICK 

Edrick C. Kern,87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, July 8, 1997. 

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

He is survived by his wife, Clara Gondran Kern; one son, A.J. "Nat" Kern and 
wife Sandra; three daughters, Jackie, Kitty and Karen Kern; one brother, 
Freddie Kern; and five grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole J. and Camillia Daudmond 
Kern; two brothers; and seven sisters.

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LEGENDRE, DANIEL 

Daniel John Legendre, 58, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, 
died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8,1997. 

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

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Blanchard Legendre; his father, Denis 
Legendre; his stepmother, Virginia Legendre; two sons, Lonnie J. and Kevin P. 
Legendre; one daughter, Alice L. Frank; three brothers, Claude, Paul and 
Raymond Legendre; two sisters, Esther Menge and Joyce Grantham; and three 
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Rodrigue Legendre. 

He was an appliance repairman for Emile's for 22 years, a member of St. John 
Fire Department, a member of St. John Choir, an usher and a parishioner of 
St. John Catholic Church. 

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ROBICHAUX, ISABELLE 

Isabelle Marie Robichaux, 77, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died 
at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be 
at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in St Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2. 

She is survived by one son, Conrad Robichaux Jr. of Chalmette; three 
daughters, Mrs. Mark (Peggy) Terrebonne and Charlene Landry, both of Houma 
and Mary Davis of Ashland, Penn.; and one brother, Luby Freeman Sr.; eight 
grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Robichaux; her parents, 
Oliver and Agnes Chatagnier Freeman; three brothers, Dalton. Joe and Lester 
Freeman; and three sisters, Annie LeBouef, Edna Marcel and Irene Freeman. 

She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. 

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SCHREIBER, MILDRED 

Mildred Leonard Schreiber, 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, 
died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 1997. 

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery 
in Metairie. 

She is survived by one son, Craig F. Schreiber of Houma; one daughter, Janis 
Lottinger of Slidell; and five grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest H. Schreiber; her parents, 
Leonce and Alice Marie Leonard; one son, Alan Leonard Schreiber; and four 
brothers, Sidney, Harris, J.C. and Norman Leonard. 

She was a retired registered nurse formerly employed by Ochsner Hospital, a 
member of the Houma Lons Club and a member of the Newcomers Bridge Club. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of South 
Louisiana or the Louisiana Lons Eye Foundation. 

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SIMONEAUX, ANN 

Ann Cecile Simoneaux, 93, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of 
Brusly St. Vmcent, died at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 8,1997. 

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. 
Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by four sons, Frank Simoneaux and wife Marcy of Baton Rouge, 
Earl Simoneaux and wife Billie of Luling, Chester Simoneaux and wife Laura of 
Port Allen, and Charles Simoneaux and wife Lena of Pierre Part; two 
daughters, Mrs. George (Ella) Monteverde of Ponchatoula, and Mrs. Leonce 
(Rose Mae) Comeaux of Lakeland; 27 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Simoneaux; her parents, 
Alcee C. Simoneaux and Elizabeth Aucoin; two sons. Ray J. and Henry P. 
Simoneaux; one brother, Edmond Simoneaux; and three sisters, Agnes Simoneaux 
Newchurch, Adeline Simoneaux Bedford and Rose Mae Simoneaux Vial. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic 
Church in Paincourtville. 

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VICTOR, WILLIAM 

William Victor Sr., 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 
2:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 1997. 

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

He is survived by one son, William Victor Jr. of Houma; four daughters, Helen 
Brown of Thibodaux, Molly Victor of Houma, Nellie Kimble of Las Vegas, and 
Thelma Washington of Labadieville; three stepsons, Thomas Bradley Jr. of 
Thibodaux, Earl Bradley of Fairfield, Calif., and Lloyd Bradley of San 
Francisco; four step-daughters, Enell Brown of Thibodaux, Ann Crider of 
Jacksonville, Fla, Leona Johnson of Fairfield, and Veronica Adams of 
Virginia; one brother, Whitney Victor of Schriever; three sisters, Ada 
Winslow and Daisy Victor, both of Schriever, and Gertrude Brown of Thibodaux; 
19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Odessa Price Victor; his second 
wife, Emelda J. Victor; his parents, Chris and Laura Miller Vidor; two 
brothers, Thomas Brown and Oliver Ruffins; and two sisters, Laura Mae Adams 
and Edna McKinley. 

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BRUCE, HELEN 

Helen Jane Bruce, 52, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:47 a.m. 
Wednesday, July 9, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time 
Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by two brothers, Earl and Clynn Bruce. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Angela B. Bruce: one 
brother, Linton Bruce; and one sister, Caroline Bruce. 

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CANCIENNE, ROY 

Roy H. Cancienne Sr., 79, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:20 
p.m. Wednesday, July 9,1997. 

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena 
Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 
church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by one son, Roy Cancienne Jr.; four daughters, Susan and 
Sharon Sauce, Deborah Adams and Paula Dufrene; one brother, Lloyd Cancienne 
Sr.; two sisters, Betty Leavell and Esther Chicola; and 13 grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hillard; his parents, Charles and 
Anita Delaune Cancienne; five brothers, Eric, Leonce, Raymond, Leo Sr. and 
Charles Cancienne Jr.; and one sister, Jeanne Fanguy. 

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LOUPE, RITA 

Rita Lirette Loupe. 59, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:35 a.m. 
Wednesday, July 9, 1997. 

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

She is survived by her mother, Helen LeBouef Lirette; one brother, John 
Joseph Lirette; and four sisters, Annie Delaune, Cecile Guillot, Pearl Aysen 
and Ethel Lirette. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Joseph Loupe; and her 
father, Claude Joseph Lirette. 

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MORGAN, CAROL 

Carol Robertson Morgan, 51. a native of Gray and resident of Thibodaux, died 
at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church in 
Gray. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services 
will be at 11 am. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. 

She is survived by her husband, Willie Morgan Sr. of Houma; her mother, Ada 
Robertson of Gray; three sons, Sgt. Wlllie Morgan Jr. of San Diego. Calif and 
Wayne Joseph and Tory Morgan, both of Thibodaux; five daughters, Willette, 
Shantell and Dionne Morgan. Keshia Dorris and Carol Banks, all of Thibodaux; 
two brothers, Earl Robertson of Houma, and Tom Robertson Jr. of Gray; six 
sisters, Bessie M. Evans and Brenda Frye, both of Gray, Ella Townsend, 
Geraldine Douglas and Charlotte McGuin, all of Thibodaux, and Ada Falls of 
Schriever; and 13 grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Robertson Sr.; and one brother, 
Joe Robertson. 

She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. 

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CALLAHAN, WILLIAM 

William "Cat" Callahan, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:44 p.m. 
Thursday. July 10. 1997. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy 
Rosary Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemeterv. 

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Scott Callahan; three sons, Michael Jude, 
Gene Paul and Shane Patrick Callahan, all of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Larry 
(Mona) Leonard of Chauvin; two brothers. John H. Callahan of Montegut, and 
Randolph Callahan of Dularge; three sisters. Elsie C. Ledet and Lena T. 
Bergeron, both of Houma, and Eirena C. Sullivan of Gretna; six grandchildren; 
and one great-grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Pete" and Adele Marguerite 
C. Callahan; one son, Adam "Papoose" Callahan; four brothers, Ruffin, Adam 
and Cleveland Callahan and Van Theriot; and one sister, Mary Vtrginia 
Callahan. 

He was a retired roustabout for Cenac Shipyard and a parishioner of Holy 
Rosary Catholic Church. 

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DUNN, HERMAN 

Herman "Gene" Dunn Sr. 60. a native of Houma and former resident of Moss 
Bluff, died Thursday, July 10, 1997 in Houston. 

Funeral services were Sunday in Moss Bluff, with burial in Consolata 
Cemetery. 

He is swvived by his wife, Eula Harrington Dunn; his mother, Dolores King 
Dunn of Houma; one son, Herman E. Dunn Jr. of Huntsville, Texas; two 
daughters, Mrs. Dan (Sheila) Racca of Conroe, Texas, and Mrs. Karl (Deanna) 
Brounkowski of Magnolia, Texas; one sister, Nettie Dunn Swan of Titusville, 
Fla.; and six grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Travis E. Dunn; and one son, Kern 
Dunn. 

He graduated form McNeese State University in 1958 with a degree in Geology 
and was employed by Phillips Petroleum as an engineer. 

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HEBERT, AUDREY 

Audrey Allemand Hebert, 66, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, 
died Thursday, July 10, 1997. 

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut 
Off, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by four sons, Gerald, Phillip and John Hebert Jr., and 
Matthew Martin; one daughter, Dolores Martin; two sisters, Miriam Ducoing of 
Chalmette, and Elizabeth Dufrene of Westwego; seven grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hebert Sr.; and her parents, 
Ernest and Irma Orgeron Allemand. 

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KLEINPETER, MERLIN 

Merlin Boudreaux Kleinpeter, 80. a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Thursday, July 10, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 
9 a.m. to funercl time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Co-cathedral. Mass will 
be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by two daughters, Lynne K Seigel and Gayle Zemott; and one 
grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her husband. E.A. "Boster" Kleinpeter; and her 
parents, Albert and Nellie Ford Boudreaux. 

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MONRANT, HORACE 

Horace J. Morvant, 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, 
July 10, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home. 

Funeral time is pending, contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for more 
infonnation. 

He is survived by his wife, Leona Dupre Morvant; one son, Stephen Morvant; 
two daughters, Aline Morvant Adams and Tina Morvant; one brother, Thomas 
Morvant Jr.; two sisters, Lola Morvant Thibodaux and Clara Morvant Birdwell; 
and six grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mable Gauthe Morvanl. 

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ROBINSON, LILLIE 

Lillie Mae Henderson Robinson, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 
at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 1997. 

Visitation will be 5 to 8p.m. today at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Wake 
services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 
10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Ray Robinson; one son, Gregory Jones Sr.; two 
daughters, Gwendolyn Jones Dickerson and Juan Jones; two brothers, Henry 
Henderson and Walter "C.J." Robertson; three sisters, Elnora and Lena Johnson 
and Hazel Mae Arsene; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Olevia Taylor Henderson; 
one son, Keith Kendall Robinson; eight brothers, Louis, Harry, Lawrence, 
Richard, Wilbert, Andrew, Cleveland and Ernest Henderson; and one sister. 
Louvenia Henderson. 

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ANDERSON, ROBERT 

Robert "Rondo" Randall Anderson, 35" a native of DeQueen, Ark., and resident 
of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. Friday, July 11, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 
a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be 
10 a.m. Monday at the church with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife. Amy Dufrene Anderson; his mother, Lavenia Ann 
Anderson Johnson of Houma; two daughters, Sadie and Morgan Anderson of Houma; 
three brothers, Raymond Edward Johnson of Texas, Byron Wayne and William 
Wayne Johnson of Houma; and five sisters, Deborah Lacaze, Tammy Michele Babb, 
both of livingston, Texas, Sara Louise Havard of Houston, Brenda Gayle Burton 
of Lufkin, Texas, and Rose Mary Johnson of Houma. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Marshall Puckett, and 
stepfather Byron William Johnson. 

He was a parishioner at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a mechanic for 
Penske Auto Center. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Von Hippel-Lindau Fund for 
Cancer Research, VHL Family Alliance, 171 Clinton Road, Brookline, Mass, 
(617) 232-5946.

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BURCH, LIBBY 

Libby B. Pitre Burch, 78, native and resident of Houma, died at 6:37 a.m. 
Friday, July 11, 1997. 

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

She is survived by two sons, Berham Alex Poche of Marrero and Bernard Phillip 
Poche of San Leandro, Calif; four brothers, Aaron J., Jules A., Albert P. and 
Harold A. Pitre of Houma; one sister, Elsie M. Porche of Houma; five 
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Burch; her parents, Bernard 
and Anecia Hebert Pitre; three sisters, Aline M. Bonvillain, Jeanette M. 
Olivier and Jennie R. Bergeron. 

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

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NAQUIN, SYDNEY 

Sydney Patrice Naquin, four months, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 
at 4 p.m. Friday, July 11., 1997. 

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. 
with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

She is survived by her parents, Jeffrey and Karen Daigle Naquin; her grand-
parents, Sidney and Carol Naquin, and Patrick and Theresa Daigle; great-
grandmother, Elodie Pennison; and one brother, Brandon Naquin. 

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CALDWELL, BENJAMIN 

Benjamin Caldwell, 67, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Raceland, 
died Saturday, July 12, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in 
Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. 
with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. 

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Caldwell; five sons, Lowery B., Carter 
and Alvin Caldwell, all of Raceland, Robert and Wilbert Caldwell of Houma; 
two step-sons, Lionel Garner of Houma and Wilson Garner of New Orleans;
two daughters, Mable Louise Caldwell of New Orleans and Rosetta Caldwell of 
Raceland; four sisters, Clara Mae Louis of Harvey, Leona Caldwell, Celestine 
William and Sara Bais, all of Raceland; 24 grandchildren; and one great-
grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carter and Sarah Eddengale Caldwell 
Sr.; one son, William Caldwell; one daughter, Mable Caldwell; four brothers, 
William, Cleveland, Carter Jr. and Anderson Caldwell. 

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GORDON, HELEN 

Helen Carter Bryant Gordon, 90. a native of Houma and resident of New 
Orleans, died Saturday, July 12, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Fellowship 
Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. 
Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. 

She is survived by three stepsons, Dr. Crispus S. Gordon Jr., Dr. Moses S. 
Gordon II and Deacon Roderick Gordon; one sister, Zula Carter Aldridge; seven 
grandchildren; and many other relatives. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Crispus S. Gordon Sr.; and her 
parents, Elisha and Mary Lewis Carter. 

She was a graduate of Xavier University in New Orleans and of the University 
of California. She taught elementary and high school for more than 45 years 
in Terrebonne Parish. She was affiliated with many civic organizations, 
including more than 25 years active membership with Delta Sigma Theta 
Sorority. Other memberships included: Retired Teachers Association of 
Terrebonne Parish; National Council of Negro Women; NAACP; Xavier University 
Alumni Association; National Association of University Women; and Ladies 
Mutual Aid Benevolent Association. 

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VERDIN, PAUL 

Paul "Put" Verdin, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 1997. 
Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 
a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass 
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by four brothers, Joseph H., Robert A., Freddie and Joseph 
"Bazoo" Verdin; and three sisters, Mary E. and Eva Dean and Elsmie Verrett. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alice Verrett Verdin; 
three brothers, John N., Paul Jessie and Albert Verdin Jr.; and two sisters, 
Rosemary Lodrigue and Mildred Verdin. 

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BIENVENU, MARGUERITE 

Marguerite Nell Poiencot Bienvenu, no age given, a native of Dularge and 
resident of Houma, died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St 
Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2. 

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward Joseph Bienvenu; four 
daughters, Suzanne B. Muhleisen of Kenner, Christine B. McElroy of Bourg, 
Annette B. Semmes of New Orleans, and Loretta B. Wagner of Portales, N.M.; 
four sons, Andre A, Tun S., Alec F. and Clark E. Bienvenu, all of Houma; one 
sister, Joyce P. Dietrich of New Orleans; four brothers, Russell A, Malcolm 
J. "Mac", Aloysius "Al", and Burtman A. "Bert" Poiencot, all of Houma; 21 
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Celine Marguerite Guidry and Enes 
Joseph Poiencot; and one son Eric Jerome Bienvenu. 

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

Obituary information provided for Tuesday's Courier incorrectly reported the 
date of death of Marguerite Nell Poiencot Bienvenu and omitted her age. She 
died Sunday, July 13, 1997 and was 72 years of age. 

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BOUDREAUX, CLARA 

Clara Marie Fanguy Boudreaux, 79,a native of Dulac and resident of Bourg, 
died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic 
Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by two sons, Stanley and Gene Boudreaux, both of Bourg; one 
daughter. Mrs. Dave (Roselyn) Champagne of Bourg; one sister, Mrs. Norman 
(Steila) Edwards of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanislaus M. Boudreaux; her 
parents, Charles and Odelia Thibodeaux Fanguy; one daughter, Mrs. Arthur 
(Barbara) Pierce; one brother, William Fanguy; and one granddaughter, Sharon 
Champagne. 

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

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BROCATO, VMCENT 

Vincent J. "Joe" Brocato, 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:25 
p.m. Sunday, July 13, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St Mary's Nativity 
Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Daisy Butler Brocato; two daughters, 
Mrs. Donald (Clara) Theriot and Mrs. Glynn (Linda) Rhodes; three sisters, 
Philomene Brocato, Mary B. Bruno and Annie B. Waguespack; three 
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincenzo and Anna Bonanto Brocato; 
two brothers, Cyrus and Philip Brocato; and one sister, Rose B. Martin. 
He was a member of Raceland Lions Club, Raceland Fire Department, Raceland 
Grand Marshall Club, Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 664, the Italian society 
and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. 

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HEBERT, LORINA 

Lorina Savoie Babin Hebert, 88, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of 
Farmerville, died at 3 p.m. Sunday. July 13, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. 
Tuesday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue. 

She is survived by four sons, Nary Paul, Norman J. and Jake Reuben Babin, all 
of Houma, and Neason Adam Babin of Alexandria; three daughters, Mrs. Steve 
(Nobby) Matherne and Mrs. Merlin (Naomi) Babin, both of Houma, and Mrs. 
Laville (Sharon) Paschal of Farmerville; two brothers, Earl Savoie of Houma, 
and Titus Savoie of Magnolia, Ark.; four sisters, Hilda Smith and Georgia 
Porche, both of Houma, Esther Matherne of Marrero, and Ruth Brooks of Bourg; 
29 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-
grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney T. Babin; her parents, 
Joseph and Grace Martin Savoie; two brothers, Nolan and Hudson Savoie; and 
one sister, Eula Ford. 

Information provided for the obituary of Lorina Savoie Babin Hebert omitted 
the name of a sister. She is survived by her sister, Rhoda Gros of 
Plaquemine. 

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PERCLE, GENEVIEVE 

Genevieve Percle, 56, a native and resident of Donner, died Sunday, July 
13, 1997. 

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 1997 at St. Lawrence 
Catholic Church in Chacahoula. 

She is survived by her husband, David Percle of Donner; three sons, Tim 
Percle and wife Trudy of New Orleans, Steven Percle and wife Clarita of New 
Orleans, and Tommy Percle and wife Shirley of Nashville, Tenn.; two 
daughters, Mrs. Mark (patricia) Judy of New Orleans, and Mrs. Dennis (Nancy) 
Karl of Houma; her father, Enis Prejean of Gretna; two brothers; three 
sisters; and 11 grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sadie Johnson Bertrand; and one 
brother, Jerry Prejean. 

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

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TOUPS, WILMA 

Wilma Victoria Uzee Toups, 89, a native of Lafourche Parish and former 
resident of Houma, died at 9:16 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 1997 in Destrehan. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 
8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass 
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. 

She is survived by four sons, Adonis, Nathan Peter and Prosper Toups Jr., all 
of Houma, and Alcide Toups of Madisonville; three daughters, Diana T. Durham 
and Priscilla T. Pendzimaz, both of Metairie, and Nanette T. Schmitt of 
Carmel, Ind.; one sister, Mary LeBlanc Sigard of Destrehan; 24 grandchildren; 
and 13 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Prosper Jean Toups Sr.; her 
parents, Arthur and Victoria LeBlanc Uzee; one daughter, Esther Toups; two 
brothers, Claude and Frank Uzee; and one sister, Jane Blanchard. 

She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America for over 40 years and was a 
pioneer in developing girls softball for the Terrebonne Parish Recreation 
program and coached five championships in the early 1950's. 
She was a former parishioner of St Francis de Sales Cathedral and a 
parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. 

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BROWN, LUCILLE 

Lucille Carvin Brown, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday, July 14, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Community Funeral Horne. Religious services will be at 1 p.m. 
Tuesday at the funeral horne, with 
burial in Southdown Cemetery. 

She is survived by her former husband, Jesse Brown Sr. of Houma; one son, 
Jesse Brown Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Faye and Stephany Brown and 
Sherita Granger, all of Houma; two brothers, James Carvin of Buffalo, N.Y., 
and Cornelius Carvin of Houma; three sisters, Augustine Brundage of Lula, 
Ga., Lou Ethel Johnson of Houma, and Rosa Lee Woodard of Gray; and seven 
grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her friend, Alcide Charles; her parents, Jim and 
Lou Ethel Robinson Carvin; one daughter, Marilyn M. Brown; one brother, James 
Carvin; two sisters, Helouise Carvin and Selina Carvin Combs; and one 
grandson, Terrell Westley. 

She was homemaker. 

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GAUTREAUX, EDWARD 

Edward Joseph Gautreaux. 58. a native of Labadieville and resident of 
Thibodaux, died Monday, July 14, 1997. 

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

He is survived by his friend. Ellen Leonard; two sisters, Elsie Guillot and 
Hazel Duet; and five brothers, Antoine "Norman", Murphy. Leroy, Russell and 
Roland Gautreaux. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nava Gautreaux; his parents, Aubin 
Gautreaux and Cora Thibodaux; and two sisters, Letitia Knobloch and Irene 
Chaisson. 

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GRIFFIN, SYBIL 

Sybil Hale Griffin, no age given, a native of Vivian and former resident of 
Houma, died Monday, July 14, 1997. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Vivian United Methodist 
Church, with 
burial in Vivian Cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dell N. Griffin; one son, the 
Rev. Dell N. Griffin Jr. of Nederland, Texas; five daughters, Dorothy Lambing 
of White Oak. Texas, Jeannen Whittington and Rena Griffin, both of 
Pontchatoula, Betty Boze of Queen City, Texas, and Connie Griffin of 
Gonzales; one sister, Lillie Ozell Martinez of Shreveport; two brothers, 
Arthur Lee Hale of Vivian, and Ronald Eugene Hale of St. Louis, Mo.; 15 
grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. 

She was a former comptroller for Terrebonne General Hospital, an active 
member in contract bridge clubs throughout south Louisiana and a member of 
Vivian United Methodist Church. 

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LEE, E.J. 

E.J. Joseph Lee, 79, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Hazelhurst, 
Miss., died at 1:10 a.m. Monday, July 14, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church in Larose. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at 
the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. 

He is survived by seven children, Cynthia, Donnie, Lonnie and Brady Lee, Myra 
L. Digange, Karen L. Cotton and Mitze L Derouen; two brothers, Chester and 
Duffy Lee; two sisters, Nobby Lee and Eve Theriot; and seven grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Elda Chiasson Lee; 
one brother, Enoch Lee; and two sisters, Camille Ledet and Hazel Callahan. 

He was the proprietor of Lee Boats, Inc. 

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DREYER, CORINNE 

Corinne Marie Dreyer, 100 years and nine months, a native of New Iberia and 
resident of Houma, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata 
Catholic Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 
church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2. 

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leonce (Stella) Richard; one sister-in-
law, Mrs. Eugess Bodin; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one 
great-great-grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dreyer Jr.; her parents, 
Frank and Corinne Theriot Sr.; three brothers, Camille, Harold and Frank 
Bodin Jr.; three sisters, Marguerite Magoon, Anna May Dubois and Sadie 
Powers. 

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GAUTREAUX, VERNICE 

Vernice "Toy" Pitre Gautreaux, 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident 
of Cut Off, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St Joseph Catholic 
Church in Galliano. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Noah Gautreaux; two daughters, Doris Pitre 
and Bonnie Vizier; two brothers, Lawson and Louis Pitre; three sisters, Clara 
Angeron, Eusta Guidry and Emma Barrios; and two grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcial "TooToo" and Clarise Pitre; 
one daughter, Ina Claire Lafont; and one granddaughter, Shane Marie Vizier. 


Information provided for Wednesday's Courier omitted two brothers of Vernice 
"Toy" Pitre Gautreaux. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Alfred and 
Allen Pitre. 

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GRIFFIN, JUSTILION 

Justilion Joseph Griffin Jr., 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of 
Cut Off, died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christian Family 
Center in Golden Meadow. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at 
the center, with 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. 

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Duplantis Griffin; six sons, Ronald E., 
Jessie, Gerald, Barry and Todd Griffin and Roger Guidry Jr.; one daughter, 
Joyce Pitre; two brothers, Kirby Cheramie and Athanas Griffin; three sisters, 
Gertie Ledet, Jeanette Nunn and Elois Griffin; 12 grandchildren; and three 
great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Justilion and Dulcina Perris Griffin 
Sr.; and one brother, Odeno Cheramie. 

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MORGAN, CLAUDETTE 

Claudette" Golden Morgan, 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, 
died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette 
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. 

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Hampton Morgan; two sons, Bruce and 
Geoffrey Arexander, both of Houma; two daughters, Roxanne Alexander and 
Charmaine Arnold, both of Houma; and seven grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Ora Chauvin Golden; and 
one brother, Norton L. "Foots" Golden. 

She was a retired secretary for McDermott, a member of Ladies of the Elk, a 
member of Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St Bernadette 
Catholic Church. 

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PONVELLE, PATRICIA 

Patricia AdamsPonvelle, 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:02 
p.m. Wednesday. July 16, 1997. 

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

She is survived by her husband, Preston P. Ponvelle Sr.; two sons, Peter J. 
and Preston P. Ponvelle Jr.; two daughters, Penny P. Webre and Paula P. 
Terracina; two brothers; and five grandchildren. 

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DIAS, DAVID 

David N. Dias. 72. a native of Schriever and resident of Lafayette, died at 
6:11 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral 
time Saturday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette. The rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Edmond Catholic Church in Lafayette. 
with burial in Holy Mary, Mother of God Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Chiasson Bias of Lafayette; one 
daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Rachel) Comeaux of Lafayette; one son, David R. Dias 
of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Andrew (Bernice) LeBlanc of Metairie and Mrs. 
Curtis (Isabel) Smith of Schriever; and two grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Darris J. and Blanche Mire Dias; and 
one brother, Blaise L. Dias. 

He was a U.S. Anny veteran of World War II, an employee of Southern Pacific 
Railroad as a conductor for 41 years, a member of the Knights of Columbus St. 
Edmond council No. 10293, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9822 
of Judice, a member of American Legion Post No. 69 of Lafayette and a 
parishioner of St Edmond Catholic Church. 

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VERDIN, VINISS 

Viniss Joseph Verdin, 59, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died 
Thursday, July 17, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Funeral services wlll be at 
11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in 
Pointe-aux-Chenes. 

He is survived by his wife, Gertie Billiot Verdin; his mother, Frances 
Billiot Verdin; four sons, Robbie, Christopher, Brock and Viniss Verdin Jr.; 
three daughters, Marjorie Hogan, Rhonda Hutchinson and Haley Verdin; one 
brother, Jay Verdin; five sisters, Alfreda Richoux, Pearline Ledet, Laura Mae 
Billiot, Lorrane Holmes and Gloria Jarreau; 11 grandchildren; and one great-
grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Martie Verdin; two brothers, Levi and 
Harris Verdin; and two sisters, Marie and Lorida Verdin. 

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BLANCHARD, VESTA 

Vesta Matherne Blanchard, 79. a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, 
July 18, 1997. 

Visitation is scheduled for 6 p.m. today until 2 p.m. Monday at Bayou Blue 
United Methodist Church. Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the church, 
with burial in Rogers Cemetery. 

She is survived by two sons, Kenneth and Fulton Blanchard; two brothers, Roy 
and Cleveland Matherne; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Blanchard; her parents, Clay 
and Onezia Desroche Matherne; one brother, Percy Matherne; and one 
grandchild. 

She was a member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church, a charter member of 
the church's Goodwill committee and an employee of B&M Corp. for 20 years. 

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DIEZ, PATSY 

Patsy Hebert Diez, 53, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:27 
p.m. Friday, July 18, 1997. 

Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 10 tonight and 8 a.m. until funeral time 
Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. 
Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Roland "Poochie" Diez; her father, Clanton 
Hebert; one son, Duane Luna; one daughter, D'Lyn Luna Bollinger; one stepson, 
Ryan Diez; two step-daughters, Dana Talbot and Kristi Diez; three 
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Boudreaux. 

Sunday's Courier incorrectly reported the number of step-grandchildren in the 
obituary for Patsy Hebert Diez. She is survived by five step-grandchildren. 

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SHANKLIN, ETHEL 

Ethel Washington Shanklin, 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 
1:42 a.m. Friday, July 18, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist church in 
Thibodaux. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal 
services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Zachary Shanklin Sr. of Thibodaux; two sons, 
Zachary Shanklin Jr. and Jerome Washington, both of Thibodaux; one brother, 
Johnny Washington of Glendale, Calif.; five sisters, Oliver Robertson and 
Annie Otis, both of New Orleans, Dora Green of Thibodaux, Thelma Smith of 
Houma, and Elizabeth Washington of Schriever; and one grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ella Washington Sr.; and 
two brothers, Albert and Joseph Washington Jr. 
She was a Senior Choir member and member of Moses Baptist Church. 

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STOVALL, ELSIE 

Elsie Howard Stovall, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday. July 18,1997. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis
Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Plymouth 
Rock Baptist Church. 

Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with
burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Dularge. 

She is survived by three sons, Edward Stovall Jr. and the Rev. Donald 
Stovall, both of Houma, and Samuel Davis of Walnut, Calif.; three daughters, 
Annette Ford, Geraldine Johnson and Rosie Lee Smith; one sister, Annie Mae 
Harding of Houma; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-
great-grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her husband. Edward Stovall Sr.; her parents, 
Spergin and Rosie Westley Howard; one son, Robert Stovall; and six brothers, 
Noble, Levy, London, Spergin, Stanley and Standard Howard. 

She was a retired cook and a member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. 

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VICKNAIR, JOSIE 

Josie Prince Vicknair, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 
a.m. Friday, July 18, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co
Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Henry "Judy" Comeaux; two sisters, 
Comille Richard and Betty Landry; two brothers, Raymond and Doyle Prince; 
three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd John Vicknair; her parents, 
Ulysses and Sadie Boudreaux Prince; and one brother, Ludger Prince. 

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PITRE, ASWELL 

Aswell Peter Pitre, 85, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died 
Saturday, July 19, 1997. 

Funeral services were scheduled for noon today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral 
Home, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Pearl Guillot Pitre; one son, Ronald Peter Pitre; 
one daughter, Charlene Pitre Guillot; five grandchildren; and nine great-
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alidore and Amelia Babin Pitre; and 
four brothers, Norris, Murphy and Ashful Pitre, and Annis Roussell. 

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POWELL, BEULAH 

Beulah Pontiff Powell, 86, a native and resident of Houuna, died at 5 a.m. 
Saturday, July 19, 1997. 

Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until funeral time 
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be Monday at St. Gregory Catholic 
Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. 

She is survived by three sons, Donald and Daniel Powell of Houma and Edward 
Powell of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Geri) Bonvillain; one 
sister, Mrs. Hewitt (Lelia) Fanguy; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-
grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey E. Powell; and her parents, 
Wicliff and Clara Blanchard Pontiff. 

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

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SAVOY, ELSIE 

Elsie Breaux Savoy, 74. a native of Haiti and resident of Houma, died at 1:05 
p.m. Saturday, July 19, 1997. 

She will be buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery. 
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. 

She is survived by two sons, Thomas Dude Savoy and Charles "Slug" F. Savoy 
Ill; three brothers, George, Albert and Roy Breaux Jr., all of Houma; six 
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Francis Savoy Jr.; her 
parents, Roy and Germame Ohlrich Breaux, Jr.; one daughter, Bonnie Savoy 
Aldridge; one brother, Robert Breaux. 

She was a homemaker. 

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STILTNER, MARSHALL 

Marshall Douglas Stiltner, 17, a native of Thibodaux and resident of 
Houma, died at 3:05 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 1997. 

Visitation is scheduled for 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin 
Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Monday in 
Magnolia Cemetery. 

He is survived by his mother, Gaynell Marie Crochet Voisin of Houma; his 
grandmother, Delores Crochet of Houma; two brothers, Shane Michael Stiltner 
of Houma, and Dustin Wayne Stlitner of Hermitage, Tenn.; one half-brother, 
Will Watters of Hermitage; two aunts, Donna Loring and Lisa Crochet Knott of 
Houma; and one uncle, Barry Lynn Crochet of Houma. 

He was preceded in death by his father. Douglas Stiltner; and his grandfather 
Donald Crochel 

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WISE, ERICK 

Erick Tyrone Wise, 22, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Houma, 
died Saturday, July 19, 1997. 

Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. Monday at Community, Funeral Home, with 
burial in Halfway Cemetery. 

He is survived by his mother, Delores Soco; step-father, Fleming Soco; one 
brother, Jeremiah Soco; and two sisters, Elizabeth Wise of Beaumont and 
Stephanie Soco. 

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BOURGEOIS, DAISY 

Daisy Arceneaux Bourgeois, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux. died at 
7:06 p.m. Sunday, July 20. 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday 
at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve 
Catholic Church. with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery . 

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Martial (June) Babin III; and one 
brother, Murphy Arceneaux. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile J. (T-Boy) Bourgeois Jr.; her 
parents, Tilton and Marie Gros Arceneaux Sr.; one infant daughter; Judith 
Bourgeois; six brothers, Julius, Alden, Wilbert, Elmer, Junius Sr. and Tilton 
Arceneaux Jr.; and one sister, Gertrude Arceneaux Dugas. 

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DANTIN, ELOISE 

Eloise Callahan Dantin, 66, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:35 
a.m. Sunday, JuJy 20, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 10 am. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, 
with burial in the cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Lee Roy Dantin; two sons, Ched and Thomas 
Dantin; two daughters, Michele Guidry and Monique Gorham; one brother, Elie 
Callahan; two sisters, Mae Robichaux and Jane Savoie; and six grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Leonise Toups Callahan; 
and two brothers, Coledon and Leon Callahan. 

She was a retired Lafourche Parish elementary public school teacher, a member 
of the Catholic Daughters and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

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EARL, RUTH 

Ruth Bounds Earl, 75, a native of Purvis, and resident of Cut Off, died at 
9:10 a.m. Sunday, July 20, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano 
and from 11 am. to funeral time Tuesday at Corinth Baptist Church in Purvis. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial in the church. cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, David Earl; one son, John D. Earl of Cut Off; 
two daughters, Mrs. Barney (Sarah "Sally") Sikes of Benon, Ark., and Mrs. Tom 
Uudy) Roberson of Larose; one brother, Ivan Bounds of Bastrop; two sisters, 
Maudie B. adem of Pass Christian, Miss., and Joy Morrow Bounds of Purvis; 
five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Ede and Sarah Elliott Bounds; 
three brothers, Elbe "Pat", Ezra and Emmett Bounds; and one sister, Faye 
Busha. 

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LERAY, DAVID 

David Paul LeRay, 52, a native and resident of Donner, died at 6:15 a.m. 
Sunday, July 20, 1997. 

Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Lawrence 
Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. 
today at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his parents, Wilmer and Florence Bourgeois LeRay; and one 
sister, Gloria LeRay Gannon. 

He was preceded in death by one brother, Wilmer Jospeh LeRay Jr. 

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LEBLANC, JUNIUS 

Junius Joseph "June" LeBlanc, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 
3:30 am. Monday, July 21, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 am. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be 11 am. Tuesday at the funeral 
home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.2. 

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae Foret LeBlanc; one son, Gary J. 
LeBlanc of Gray; three brothers, Wilson, Aubrey and Claude LeBlanc; four 
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Joseph and Emma Dupre LeBlanc; 
and one brother, Druby LeBlanc. 

He was a retired foreman for the Louisiana Department of Transportation, a 
U.S. Army veteran of World War and a parishioner of St Francis de Sales 
Cathedral. 

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KERN, RALPH 

Ralph Joseph Kern, 76, a native of Chauvin and resident of Schreiver, died at 
5:15 p,m. Tuesday, July 22, 1997. 

A private service was held Saturday, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. 

He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Adam (Edith) Morrison of Pearl River; and 
several other relatives, 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldy and Flossie Pelligrin Kern. 

He was a Catholic who served in Java as a radio operator in B-17 Flying 
Fortress bomber during World War II. He was a retired Self-employed grocer. 

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BONVILLAIN, IRENE 

Irene Breaux Bonvillain, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral 
home, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. 

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Amy) Bonvillain and 
Florence B. Fanguy, both of Houma; one brother, A.J. Breaux; five sisters. 
Beatrice Toups, Lucille Theriot, Gloria Fanguy and Cecile Lantagne, all of 
Houma, and Dorothy Leonard of Metairie; 14 grandchildren; 37 great
grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris J. Bonvillain Sr.; her 
parents, Adam Eddis and Mable Trahan Breaux; one son, Morris J. Bonvillain 
Jr.; one daughter, Betty Theresa Bonvillain; two brothers, Eddie and Arthur 
Breaux; one sister, Josephine Boudreaux; and two great-grandchildren, 
Katherine and Marie Kelton. 

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

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COMEAUX, MARY 

Mary Ann Bergeron Comeaux, 53, a native of Donadsonville and resident of 
Belle Rose, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Landry's Funeral 
Home in Napoleonville. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First 
Baptist Church in Napoleonville, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by her fiance, Roger Landry; her mother, Ella Mae Solar 
Hohensee; her stepfather, Jimmy Hohensee; two sons, Joey and Terry Comeaux; 
one sister, Trudy Coupel; and four grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Bergeron; and one brother, 
M.J. BenTPron 

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MALBROUGH, DORIS 

Doris Marie Pitre Malbrough, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died 
at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at 
the funeral home. Mass will be at 10:30 am. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church, with burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by three sons, Peter E. and Pius J. Malbrough, both of Houma, 
and Percy J. Malbrough of Augusta, Ga; two daughters, Polly A. Thibodeaux and 
Paula M. Ledet, both of Houma; two brothers, Wilbert and Leroy Pitre, both of 
Delcambre; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Veday J. Malbrough Jr.; her 
parents, Elie and Leona LeBouef Pitre; and two sons, Patrick J. and Paul A. 
Malbrough. 

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

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MELANCON, WILBERT 

Wilbert G. "Casey" Melancon, 79, a native of Napoleonville and resident of 
Raceland, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 1997.

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

He is survived by his wife, Leonelle Folse Melancon: one son, Timothy Lee 
Melancon of Thibodaux; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Donna Rae) Conner of Morgan 
City; one brother, Ulysse P. Melancon of Bayou Blue; one sister, Lois 
Melancon of Raceland; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysse Pierre and Genevieve Inez 
Estave Melancon. 

He was a U.S. Army veteran and a U.S. Anny Reserves veteran, retiring as a 
Master Sergeant after 21 years. He established the first Boy Scout troop in 
Lockport in 1941 and was a scoutmaster for many years. 
He was a retired superintendent for Bollinger's Shipyard and was a 
parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. 

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RODRIGUE, LOVINCIE 

Lovinde O. "Rod" Rodrigue, 79, a native and resident of Chackbay, died 
Wednesday, July 23, 1997. 

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

He is survived by his wife, Beulah R. Rodrigue; two sons, Chris G. and John 
W. Rodrigue; four grandchildren; and one step-granddaughter. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Delvina Kraemer 
Rodrigue; four brothers, Ozema, Noah, Claude and Morris Rodrigue; and seven 
sisters, Argentine Brown, Angelle Dempster, Rose Legendre, Agnes Torres, 
Pauline Gibson, Claudia Rodrigue and Zoe Landry. 

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USIE, CLINT 

Clint Michael Usie, 19, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 
23, 1997, 

Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m, 
Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. 

He is survived by his parents, Randy and Donna Whatley Usie of Houma; his 
grandparents, Dorman and Dolores Erwin Whatley and Henry C. Usie, all of 
Houma; one brother, Clay Charles Usie of El Paso (Fort Bliss), Texas; one 
sister, Molly Usie of Houma; and one godchild, Randi Gayle Usie. 

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Leonel Melancon Usie. 

He was a student at Nicholls State University and a Pfc. in the U.S. Anny 
National Guard. 

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WOODS, JOSEPH, SR. 

Joseph Woods, Sr., no age given, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 
7:05 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 1997. 

Dismissal services were scheduled for 11 am. today at Morning Star Baptist 
Church, with burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Dyer Woods; six sons, Calvin, Edison and 
Clifton Woods Sr., all of Thibodaux, the Rev. Paul Woods of Magnolia Springs, 
Texas, Warren Woods of Slidell, and Andrew Woods of Huntsville, Ala.; three 
daughters, Martha Woods and Ida Hunt, both of Thibodaux, and Edith Scoby of 
New Orleans; three brothers, Jessie Sr. and Louis Woods Sr., both of 
Thibodaux, and Alfred Woods of California; three sisters, Lothie Allen of New 
Orleans, Effie Queen of Thibodaux, and Jessie Mae Dyer of Patterson; 28 
grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ida P. Woods Sr.; two sons 
Major and Joseph Woods Jr.; and one brother, James Woods Jr. 

He was a member of St Joseph Lodge No. 15 F&AM, the Roy Arch Masons, the 
Nonnan D. Jones Consistory 5th District Layman's Department, a Louisiana 
State Baptist convention Layman, a National Baptist convention USA Layman and 
a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. 

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ACOSTA, LUKE 

Luke Charles Acosta. 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:30 
a.m. Friday. July 25, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Philomena Catholic 
Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Carrie Barras Acosta; three sons. Wayne, Rodney 
and Bruce Acosta; one daughter, Faye Comeaux; two brothers, Ernest and Howard 
Acosta; four sisters, Joy LeBlanc, Joan Aucoin, Annie LeBlanc and Molly 
Blanchard; and nine grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Olymphe Bourg Acosta; and 
one sister, Agnes Richbourg. 

He was a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the purple heart. 

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MATHERNE, RAYMOND 

Raymond Joseph Matherne, 49, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 
11:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, 1997. 

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

He is survived by his mother, Nancy Sanderson Matherne of Bourg; one son, 
Kory Harrington Matherne of Houma; one daughter, Nora Angela Matherne of El 
Secundo, Calif.; five brothers, Dr. Brian Matherne, Adrian, Thomas and Nathan 
Matherne, all of Bourg, and John Matherne of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and one 
sister, Mrs. Richard (Anita) Martin of Bourg. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray P. Matherne. 

He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church, a Vietnam veteran, member of 
the "Krewe of Hercules and the Chamber of Commerce and president of the Houma 
Telephone Co. 

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

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WHITE, DANIEL, SR. 

Daniel Joseph White Sr., 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of 
Montegut, died at 11:50 p.rn. Friday. (July 25)

Visitation is scheduled for 3-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday at 
the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. 

Religious services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the KC Hall, with 
burial in Picou Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Guy White; two sons, Daniel Jr. and 
Darrel White; two daughters, Dorothy Marie White Chaisson and Dolores Ann 
White Koenig; and eight grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Oraline Nehon White; and 
five brothers, Dennis, Sheldon, Howard Sr., Gilbert and Charlie White. 

Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in handling the arrangements. 

Infonnation provided for the obituary of Daniel White Sr. omitted information 
about the following relatives. He was preceded in death by two brothers, 
Wilson and Wallace White Jr., and by three sisters, Oraline, Agnes and Delia 
White. 

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KING, ALEX, JR. 

Alex "Bones" King, Jr., 47, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died 
Saturday, July 26,1997. 

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Morning Star 
Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the 
church, with 
burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. 

He is survived by his friend, Sherri Hawthorne of Gray; his father, Alex King 
Sr. of Thibodaux; three sons, Jermain, Jonathan and Donovan King, all of 
Thibodaux; two stepsons, Terry and Jeremy Hawthorne, both of Gray; 
two daughters, Latasha and Shameka King, both of Thibodaux; one step-
daughter, Rachel Hawthorne of Gray; three brothers, Al King of Brazoria, 
Texas, Warren Duncan of Labadieville, and Wayne Duncan of Berwick; three 
sisters, Linda Duncan and Grace Ellis, both of Thibodaux, and Joyce Hadley of 
Raceland; and five grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret King; his grandparents, 
Spencer Brown and Helen Hill Collins and Willie and Louise Morgan King Sr. 

He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. 

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LANDRY, CLEVIS, JR. 

Clevis Joseph Landry Jr., 50, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of 
Gray, died Saturday, July 26,1997. 

Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in 
Garden of Memories Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Christine Sonier Landry of Gray; his parents, 
Clevis J. and Nancy Sandoz Landry Sr. of Houma; three sons, Randy, Danny and 
Joey Landry, all of Houma; one sister, Brenda Leonard of Houma; and two 
grandchildren. 

He was a wireline operator for Cardinal services and a parishioner of St. 
Bridget Catholic Church. 

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BOUDREAUX, BEULAH 

Beulah LeCompte Boudreaux, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 10:03 a.m. Sunday, July 27, 1997. 

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

She is survived by her friend, Larry Turner of Houma; one son, Francis 
Boudreaux of Houma; one brother, Louis LeCompte of Chauvin; three sisters, 
Clara Boudreaux of Houma, Lolita Lirette of Empire, and Genise LeCompte of 
Chauvin; and one granddaughter. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Boudreaux and her parents, 
Oleus and Emily LeCompte. 

She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner 
of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 

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CHAMPAGNE, ROY, SR. 

Roy Charles Champagne Sr., 56, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died 
Sunday, July 27, 1997. 

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

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Thibodeaux Champagne of Dulac; his father, 
Dennis Andrew Champagne of Theriot; one son, Roy C. Champagne Jr. of Dulac; 
one daughter, Tricia A. Champagne of Dulac; six brothers, Horace, Earl, 
Willard and Henry Champagne, all of Theriot, and Eutis and Carlton Champagne. 
both of Houma; four sisters, Mrs. Bussell (Gladys) Voisin of Grand Caillou, 
Mrs. Earl (Gloria) Thibodeaux of Dulac, Mrs. David (Dorothy) Dishman of 
Houma, and Mrs. Harry (Audrey) Croom Jr. of Bayou Blue; and one grandson. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Justine Marie Callahan Champagne; and 
his godchild, Michael Champagne. 

He was a retired dragline operator for Prestenbach Brothers, Inc., a U.S. 
Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Post No. 4752 of Dulac and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. 

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DANIGOLE, SIMON, SR. 

Simon Auguste Danigole Sr., 86, a native of Cut Off and resident of 
Plaquemines Parish, died Sunday, July 27, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Belle Chasse. Mass 
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Crochet Danigole; two sons, Col. Simon A. 
Danigole Jr. (USAF Ret) of Omaha, Neb. and John G. "Greg" Danigole of Houma; 
three daughters. Maurine D. "Mitzi" Verberne of Loranger, Judith D. Evans of 
Houma, and Sylvia D. Marchese of Gretna; one sister, Maria Breaux; 15 
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Nicholas and Valentine Galjour 
Danigole; and three sisters, Cora Danigole, Stella D. Gautreaux and Blanche 
D. Wtlliams. 

He was a retired constable of Ward 7 in Plaquemines Parish and a parishioner 
of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial masses are preferred. 

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FRANCIS, TY 

Ty Mark Francis, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 
27, 1997. 

Graveside services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Bisland Cemetery. 

He is survived by his parents, Alvin and Cathy Jo Pitre Francis Jr. of Houma 

He was preceded in death by his grandfather. Henry Pitre Sr. 

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GISCLAIR, STEVEN 

Steven Joseph Gisclair, 51, a native and resident of Golden Meadow. died 
Sunday, July 27,1997. 

Visitation will be from 8 am. to 11 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral 
time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 9 a.m. 
Wednesday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Wlth 
burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Gallian. 

He is survived by one son. Travis Gisclair; two brothers, Gregory and Victor 
Gisclair Jr.; and one sister, Judy Gisclair Andrus.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Lee Gisclair; and his parents, 
Victor and Josephine G. Gisclarr Sr. 

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MOLINERE, MABLE 

Mable Rose Molinere, 75, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Montegut, 
died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m.to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station. Fnneral services will be at 
2 p.m. Wednesday at Church of God in Chauvin, with 
burial in Bisland Cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Lindsey Joseph Molinere of Montegut; four 
sons, Patrick, Terry, and Al Molinere, all of Montegut, and Easton Molinere 
of Bourg; four daughters, Ellery Domangue and Brunella Domangue, both of 
Houma, Teresa Leone of Chauvin, and Nancy Chiasson of Thibodaux; two 
brothers, Juriius and Lawrence Lovell, both of Honma; three sisters, Eunice 
Matherne and Laura Billiot, both of Houma, and Florence Jones of Thibodaux; 
19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Neville and Marie Billiot Lovell; 
one daughter, Shirley Molinere; and one brother, Ronald Lovell. 
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God. 

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GUIDROZ, ALICE 

Alice P. Guidroz. 68. a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died 
at 3:45 p.m. Monday, July 28, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in 
Baton Rouge. The rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral 
home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St Mary's Nativity Catholic Church 
in Raceland, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Susan Guidroz) Perault of Baton 
Rouge; two brothers, Joel and Thomas Penisson Jr., both of Raceland; two 
sisters, Helen Cole and Celia Faulkner, both of Raceland; and two 
grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd John Guidroz; and her 
parents, Thomasand Annette Penisson. 

She was a retired employee of St Joseph Children's Home. 

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GUIDRY, CAROLE 

Carole Collins Guidry, 55, a native of Billings, Montana, and resident of 
Schriever, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, July 28, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. 
Bridget Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. 

She is survived by her husband, Doug Guidry of SchrIever; her mother, 
Rosemary June Reynolds of Apple Valley, Calif.; one son, Cohen Guidry of 
Schriever; three stepsons, Duaine, Greg and Chris Guidry, all of Houma; two 
daughters, Claudia Welborn Crofutt and Romona Rose Guidry, both of Lewistown, 
Mon.; two brothers, John Collins of Billings, Mon., and Ben Collins of 
Romania; two sisters, Nancee Van Kirk of Apple Valley, Calif., and Shirley 
Murguia of San Diego, Calif.; and three grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Benjamin Collins. 

She was an accountant, a member of the National Association of Enrolled 
Agents and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. 

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PONTIF, JULIETTE 

Juliette Bourg Pontif, 99, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, 
died at 2:20 am. Monday, July 28, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 
8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will 
be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. 

She is survived by four sons, Ned Pontif of Labadieville, Robert Pontif of 
Gray, George Pontif of Houma, and John Pontif of Alexandria; two daughters, 
Vivian P. Cancienne of Thibodaux, and Alice P. Guidry of Houma; 28 
grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver J. Pontif Sr.; her parents, 
Theodule and Eliza Trosclair Bourg; one son, Oliver Pontif Jr.; two 
daughters, Agnes P. Vice and Hazel P. Chartier; five brothers, Valerie, 
Sylvester, Luke, Delma and John Bourg; three sisters, Mae and Josephine Bourg 
and Jeanette Darensburg; and one grandson, Dennis Pontif. 

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

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FRISELLA, CRYSTAL 

Crystal Lynne Frisella, 39, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. 
Tuesday, July 29, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral 
time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at 10 a.m. 
Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Holy Family Cemetery. 

She is survived by her parents, Tony and Rita Doris Avet Frisella Sr. of 
Houma; two brothers, Bennett and Tony Frisella Jr., both of Houma; and two 
sisters, Brenda F. DuBois and Susan Frisella, both of Houma. 

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CHAISSON, LEAH 

Leah Legendre Chaisson, 97, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died 
at 3:22 p.m. Wednesday, July 30,1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral 
ChaIssontime Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday 
at the funeral home, with 
burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. 

She is survived by four sons, Ambrose, Joseph, Terry and Thaddeus Chaisson; 
two daughters, Mrs. Eulan (Corine) Rodrigue and Mrs. Ernest (Angeline) 
Domangue; two brothers, Dennis and Victor Legendre; one sister, Clara 
Legendre Rhodes; 24 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raoul Chaisson; her parents, 
Victorin and Angelic Rodrigue Legendre; one daughter, Mrs. Nolan (Mary) 
Poiencot; one brother, Klebert Legendre; three sisters, Uganee Legendre Rose, 
Loucet Legendre Armond and Louise Legendre Rose Granier; and one grandson, 
Tony Chaisson. 

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LANKFORD, ANNIE 

Annie Marie Fanguy Lankford, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:58 
a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral 
home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. 

She is survived by one son, David White; one daughter, Jessica Autin; five 
sisters, Inez White, Thelma Daigle, Wenonah Mahler, Alice Autin and Dorothy 
Haynes; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Lankford; her parents 
Albert and Alida Naquin Fanguy; and two brothers, Alvin and Nolan Fanguy. 

She was a retired employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center and a 
parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. 

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LEBLANC, MILTON, SR. 

Milton Joseph LeBlanc Sr., 75, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, 
died at 9:57 a.m. Wednesday, July 30,1997. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 am. to funeral time 
Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11:30 am. Friday at the 
funeral home, with 
burial in St Elie Cemetery. 

He is survived by two sons, Milton Joseph LeBlanc Jr. of Raceland, and 
Michael James LeBlanc of Houma; four daughters, Mrs. Elias (Norma) Martin and 
Mrs. Jerald (patricia) Trahan, both of Chauvin, and Mrs. Carroll (Mildred) 
Ledet and Mrs. Gary (Barbara) Price, both of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Gustave 
(Doris) Bergeron Jr. of Chauvin; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Treville and Eva Belanger LeBlanc; 
one brother, Alvin LeBlanc; and one sister, Mrs. Andrew (Bernice) Boudreaux. 

He was a retired boat captain for Baroid, a U.S. Army World War II veteran 
and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. 

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MALONE, GEORGE 

George W. Malone. 78. a native of Waldo, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 
12:16 p.m. Wednesday, July 30,1997. 

Funeral time is pending, for more information contact Samart Funeral Home at 
872-9685. 

He is survived by one brother. Royce Malone of Marchal, Texas; one half-
brother, Don Dunn of Fayetteville, Ark.; and one sister, Alene Young of 
Houma. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Richard Malone and Tabatha 
Alice Page Dunn; and one brother, James Malone. 

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SCOTT, DONALD, SR. 

Donald Ray Scott Sr., 62, a native of New York and resident of Terrytown, 
died Wednesday, July 30,1997.

Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Mothe Funeral Home in 
Marrero, with 
burial in Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale. 

He is survived by his wife, Marietta "Mary" Trahan Scott; two sons, Donald 
Ray Scott Jr. of Terrytown. and Kevin Scott of Houma; three daughters, Jodie 
Trahan and Christie Scott, both of Houma, and Donna Blanchard of Waggaman; 
two stepdaughters, Tammy Grabert of Bourg, and Peggy Connors of Orlando, 
F1a.; and nine grandchildren. 

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THIBODAUX, MARY 

Mary Ellen Chumley Thibodaux, 68, a native of Urania, La., and resident of 
Houston, Texas, died Wednesday, July 30, 1997. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 9 a.m. today at Klein Funeral Home in 
Klein, Texas, with graveside services at 4 p.m. today at Forest Park East 
Cemetery in Shreveport 

She is survived by her husband, Henry Thibodaux, former resident of Houma; 
two brothers, Norris Chumley of Greenwich, Conn., and Morris Chumley of 
Brunswick, Ga.; one sister, Edna Henderson of Dallas, Texas; and one sister-
in-law, Mary Walden of Houma. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lon and Ellen Chumley; and one 
sister, Cleota Chumley. 

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GUIDRY, YANCY 

Yaney Paul Guidry, 55, a native of Lafourche Parisn and resident of Bayou 
Blue, died at 1:02 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 1997. 

A memorial service was held Thursday. 

He is survived by his wife, Gerry B. Guidry; two sons, Roland P. and Virgil 
J. Guidry; five daughters. Nancy, Gerrilyn and Quanita Guidry, Leona G.
Gagneaux and Angelle Matherne; three stepchildren, Jay Polite, Charlene P. 
Authement and Sammy Vassar; three brothers; five sisters; and six 
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Yancy and Anna Lee Guidry; one 
sister, Mary Jane Guidry; and one granddaughter, Kayla Marie Gagneaux. 

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LEBLANC, MILTON SR.

MILTON JOSEPH LEBLANC SR., 75, a native of Chauvin and 
resident of Houma, died at 9:57 am Wednesday, July 30, 
1997.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 pm today and from 8 am to 
funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be 
at 11:30 am Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. 
Elie Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Milton Joseph LeBlanc Jr. of 
Raceland and Michael James LeBlanc of Houma; four 
daughters, Mrs. Elias (Norma) Martin, Mrs. Jerald 
(Patricia) Trahan, both of Chauvin and Mrs. Carroll 
(Mildred) Ledet and Mrs. Gary (Barbara) Price, both of 
Houma; one sister, Mrs. Gustave (Doris) Bergeron Jr. of 
Chauvin; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Treville and Eva 
Belanger LeBlanc; one brother, Alvin LeBlanc and one 
sister, Mrs. Andrew (Bernice) Boudreaux.

He was a retired boat captain for Baroid, a U.S. Army World 
War ll veteran and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic 
Church.

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REDING, KENNETH 

Kenneth Daniel Reding, no age given. a native of Denton, Texas, and resident 
of Galliano, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 1997. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. 
with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. 

He is survived by his wife, Jennie Lee Guidry Reding; one son, Steven John 
Reding; two daughters, Debrah Reding Callais and Donna Reding Plaisance; one 
brother, Jack Reding; two sisters, Virginia Reding Carrol and Nathia Reding 
Summers; and six grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. S.J. and Willie Wilkerson Reding; 
and one brother, William Reding. 

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