Obituaries for JUNE 1998; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by Lou Landry. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 26 Jun 2005 These files are not necessarily complete for any given date. ================================================================ ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ================================================================ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 1, 1998 EMSY FORET Emsy Price Foret, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:55 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 1998. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Annuziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by three sons, Reggie and Lanny Foret, both of Bourg, and Henry Foret of Houma; two daughters, Anna Belle Trosclair of Bourg and Betty Dupre of Houma; three sisters, Azelie Jaubert of Bourg, Hazel Chatagnier of Houma, and Mabel Dupre of Gonzales; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Belbon Antoinne Foret; her parents, Henry and Felicia Lapeyrouse Price; and six brothers, Whitney, Anthony, George, Andy, Wilson and Henry Price Jr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. ANNA GAGNEAUX Anna Mae "Nannie" Gagneaux, 87, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Donner, died Sunday, May 31, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Hargrave Funeral home in Morgan City and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was pre ceded in death by her husband; her parents; and five brothers. ELRAY LAPEYROUSE Elray Joseph Lapeyrouse, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died Sunday, May 31, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Contact the funeral home at 868-2536 for funeral time Wednesday. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Harriet Carrol Lapeyrouse; one son Christopher C. Lapeyrouse of Houma; two daughters, Nichol L. Ledet of Houma, and Joan L. Lima of Las Vegas, Nev.; three brothers, Raymond, Reynold and Ronald Lapeyrouse; one sister, Earline L. Monroe; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. and Josphine L. Lapeyrouse; and two brothers, Roy And Albert Lapeyrouse. He was a graduate of Nicholls State University, the co-founder of United Diesel, Inc., a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. CHAD MCCARTHY Chad Anthony "Spanky" McCarthy, 24, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, may 31, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion Mandy Kraemer; his father, Carliss A. McCarthy Sr; his m other, Cheryl Benoit Duet; his stepmother, Bonnie McCarthy; his stepfather, Terry Duet; two daughters, Bethany and Lexy McCarthy; two brothers, Craig and Carliss McCarthy Jr.; and three sisters, Leslie and Brittany Duet and Jennifer McCarthy. BERNIE MICHEL Bernie Joseph Michel, 82, a native of Belle River and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Letcia Marie Michel of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Gene (Jeanne) Gueniot and Mrs. Autry (Shirley) Breaux, both of Houma, and Mrs. Doug (Gloria) Keller of Lafayette; one brother, Lovelace Michel of Morgan City; one sister, Esther Gaudet of Morgan City; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Clara Leonard Michel; and one brother, Wesley Michel. He was a retired welder for Texaco, a member of Woodman of the World, a member of Knights of Columbus Council Nol 1317, a member of Texaco Retirement Club and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 2, 1998 PLANTATION OWNER M ARIE LEPINE DIES The owner of Laurel Valley Plantation and a retired school teacher died Sunday. Marie Louise Gross Lepine, 91, was a native of Lake Providence and a resident of Thibodaux for more than 50 years. Lepine died Sunday at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center due to respiratory problems. She was know n to many as a kind individual who loved helping people. Lepine came to the Lafourche area to teach English after graduating from Louisiana State University in the 1920s. Throughout her teaching career she taught at Nicholls State University and in several parishes including Lafourche, Assumption and Terrebonne. She was drawn to the South Louisiana area because she was descendant of Lafourche's first judge, Pierre Daspit DeSant Amant, said Mina McKee, Lepine's niece and caretaker. "What was unique about her, as she got older and weaker, her mind was completely alert," McKee said. A few weeks before she died, Lepine was quoting passages from Shakespeare. Lepine's father was the owner of Laurel Valley Plantation and when he died, she inherited it. Jerry McKee, her nephew-in-law, worked with her on the plantation for 24 years. He remembers her as a good person who gave money to charities. Dr. Philip and Yvonne Uzee were close to Lepine. Yvonne grew up on the Lepine's p lantation. Yvonne's father worked as a bookkeeper there and they've been friends ever since. Philip recalls Lepine as a teacher who loved her students. "She was always very proud of her students - she was a role model to them," Philip said. "She loved people from all walks of life," Mina said. Se was generous with her time and energy. Lepine was affiliated with several organizations, including the following: the Society of the Founders of the City of New Orleans Colonial Dames, National Society Magna Charta Dames and Barons, and founding regent of the Bayou Lafourche Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was an active member of Delta Zeta Sorority and helped to organize the chapter at Nicholls. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Sacred Heart League. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Church in Thibodaux. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be at the church cemetery. She is survived by two nieces and two nephews and seven grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Wilson Lepine; her parents, Joseph Franklin Gross and Justin W. Gross; and one sister, Genevieve G Coleman. In lieu of flowers, donations to the E.D. White Foundation Sacred Heart Fund are preferred. BRUNETTTE CROOM Brunette Picou Croom, 71, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday, June 1, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Harry T. Croom Jr. of Houma; one brother, Daniel A. Picou of Valdese, N.C.; two sisters, Anna Picou Bailey of Lanark Village, Fla., and Bessie Picou Jeter of Cameron, Texas; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry T. Croom Sr.; her parents, Harry Joseph and Cynthia Brunet Picou Sr.; three brothers, Leroy I., Clifford "Dean" and Harry J. Picou Jr.; and one sister, Bea Picou. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of First United Methodist Church. ELEANOR DUNSTAN Eleanor G. Dunstan, 78, a native of Marblehead, Mass., and resident of Gray, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, June 1, 1998. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for funeral information. She is survived by one son, John R. Dunstan of New Boston, N.H.; two daughters, Pennie Leonard of Rockport, Ind., and Dianne LeBlanc of Gray; one sister, Marilyn McClellan of Marblehead; nine grandchildr en; and 11 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward T. Dunstan; and one brother, John Goodwin. GENEVIEVE LEBOUEF Genevieve A. LeBouef, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled fro 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jack J. LeBouef; three sons, John Joseph, Glenn Carroll and Hubert Babin Jr.; one daughter, Beverly Babin Derouen; one brother, Valdia Adams Jr.; two sisters, Mildred A. Mount and Mary A. Bernard; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert Babin Sr.; her parents, Validia and Bessie Moore Adams Sr.; one brother, Nolan Adams; and four sisters, Una Hebert, Gladys Himel, Velma Hargrave and Mae Pierce. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. ALCESS THIBODAUX Alcess Paul Thibodaux, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday, June 1, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Rebstock Thibodaux; one son, Allen Thibodaux and wife, Mitzi; one brother, Bruce Thibodaux of Houma; three sisters, Annie About, Nobby Dupuy and Melba Hebert, all of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie and Clothilde Porche Thibodaux; six brothers, Ernest, Abbie, Lubby, Aubry, Elmer and Peter Thibodaux; and one sister, Viola Guidry. He was a retired employee of Texaco, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150 and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 3, 1998 MAE BOURGEOIS Mae Clement Bourgeois, 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, June, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Raymond Clement; two sisters, Grace C. Picou and Dora Lee C. Martin; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo P. Bourgeois; her parents, Ernest and Hattie Clement Clement; one daughter, Myrna Bourgeois Braud; one brother, Scuddy Clement; and one sister, Hazel C. Stevens. JAMES CHAPMAN JR. James Norris Chapman Jr., 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 1998. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 a.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Mary Mae Babin Chapman; four sons, Timothy N., Thomas G., John K. and James N. Chapman III, all of Houma; two daughters, Jayme S. Chapman and Aimee C. Welter, both of Houma; one sister, Marilyn Moore of Houma; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Norris and Ethel Sigur Chapman Sr. He was a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, a Korean War veteran, a Vietnam War veteran, a member of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 3700 and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. FREDERICK GUILLORY Frederick Joseph Guillory, 79, a native of Port Barre and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 1998. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gilda Duplantis Guillory; one stepson, Floyde Rhodes Jr. of Breaux Bridge; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Janell) Blanchard of Bourg; two step-daughters, Mrs. Roland (Sonja) Babin of Houma,l and Mrs. Eric (Cheri) Story of Humble, Texas; three half brothers, Howard, Guillory of Natchez, Miss., Bill Buillory of Port Barre, and Jimmy Guillory of Lawtell; one half sister, Hazel Guillory of Opelousas; special friends, Leonce and Rosabell Richard; five step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Athanace and Felorise LeBlanc Guillory; one brother, Roderick Guillory; and one sister, Bella Guillory. He was a retired drilling supervisor for Swatco-Dresser and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. AZELIA SCOTT Azelia Maria "Maw Maw Yah" Verret Scott, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 1998. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time ?Thursday at Grand Caillou Church of God in Dulac. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Grand Caillou Baptist Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Norris and Horace Scott, both of Houma, and Nelson Scott of Grand C aillou; one daughter, Rita Gregoire of Dulac; one brother, Nolan Verret of Grand Caillou; one sister, Azelina Lovell of Houma; 32 grandchildren; and 73 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Scott Jr.; her parents, Ellis and Lena Billiot Verret; one son, Morris Scott; two daughters, Adeline Brunet and Earline Scott; five brothers, Milton, Dalton, Norris Rudolph and Adolph Verret; four sisters, Ester and Cecile Verdin, Amanda Solet and Helen Fitch; one half sister, Alice Verret Verdin; and two great grandchildren. She was a homemaker and a member of Grand Caillou Church of God. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 4, 1998 LARRY BYRD Larry Melvin Byrd, 42, a native of Valley Forge, Pa., and former resident of Houma, died Monday, June 1, 1998 in Vicksburg, Miss. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg. He is survived by his mother, Betty Cummins of Vicksburg; two brotherws, Bobby Byrd of Baton Rouge , and P.C. Cummins of Vicksburg; and four sisters Pat Bauman of Houma, Kity Haynes of Kaufman, Texas, Shirley Keen of Norfolk, Va., and Libby Byrd of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Byrd. He was truck driver of Nichols Trucking in Vicksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be m ade to Baptist Children's Village, P.O. Box 27, Clinton, Miss. 39060-0027. LUC DUPLANTIS Luc Joseph Duplantis, 88, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived y one son, Eugene J. Duplantis of New Orleans; one daughter, Elise D. DeCoursey of Houma; one brother, Earl Duplantis of Houma; one sister, Edna D. Foret of Shriever; six grandchildren; and six great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife , Aline Ursule Foret Duplantis; parents, August J. and Leola Lapelle Duplantis; and two brohters, Lee and Hugh Duplantis. He was retired employee of Dupont wholesale and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. NELSON GALLIANO Nelson T. Galliano, 87, a native and resident of Galliano, die d at 12:43 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Fueral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John W. (Lois G.) Mayberry; two sis ters, Leonise Galliano and Lorida G. Danos; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Orgeron Galliano; his parents, Lan and Matilde Cheramie Galliano; one brother, Leon Galliano; and four sisters, Alzire G. Bernard, Lena G. Danos, Agnes G. At. Pierre and Zulma Gallliano. RALPH HIMEL Ralph Joseph Himel , 73, a native of Donner and resident of Gray, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in ST. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Anna Lee LeBouef; one daughter, Mrs. Elgin (Barbara)Naquin Sr. Of Houma; one brother, Earl Himel; one sister, Mrs. Wallace (Joycelyn) Samanie of Houma; three grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Joseph and Lucille Marie Boudreaux Himel; one brother, Lionel Himel; and two sisters, Marion and Doris Himel. He was the proprietor of Electronics Repair and Retail Store and a Parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. CLERVILLE KIEF JR. Clerville Joseph Kief Jr., 62, a native and resident of Grand Bois, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Elverine Danos Kief; three sons, Cory, David and Cleville Kief III; four daughters, Charlotte and Kathleen Kief, Holly Thibodaux and Ginger Snook; one sister, Lola K. Cantrelle; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clerville Dief Sr.; and one son, Raymond Kief. CURTIS MOON Curtis Lee Moon, 47, a native of Pampa, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 3:28 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his mother Chavis Carr Tillery of Pervis, Miss.; one daughter, Brandy Moon Nolfo of Houma; four brothers, James Watking of Wiggins, Miss., Jimmy and Charles Tillery, both of Pervis and Jody Watkins; and three sisters, Margie Cash of Hot Springs, Ark., Ruby Young of San Antonio, Texas, and Patricia Laird of Pervis. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Moon; and one brother, Bennie Robert Moon. He was the owner of a night club. WILSON THIBODAUX SR. Wilson Joseph Thibodaux Sr. , 80, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Wilson J. Thibodaux Jr.; one daughter, Anna Lee Smith; one sister, Lillian Griffin; four grandchildren; and six great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Griffin Thibodaux; his parents, Olizie and Victoria Chouest Thibodaux; one son, Errol Thibodaux; five brothers, Columbus, Harry, Paul Farlee and Akerson Thibodaux; and one sister, Melise Badeaux. CORRECTION Obituary information provided by the funeral home for Wednesday's Courier omitted a late grandson of Frederick Joseph Guillory. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Terry J. Blanchard Jr. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 5, 1998 DUKIN ARCENEAUX JR. Dukin "Butch" Arceneaux Jr., 35, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at eh church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Sonier Arceneaux; his father, Dukin Arceneaux Sr.; his father, Dunkin Arceneaux Sr.; his stepmother, Faye Arceneaux; his grandmother, Omie Autin; one son, Chad Michael Arceneaux; one daughter, Michele Lynn Arceneaux; two stepbrothers, Kerry and Kendall Terrebonne; and four sisters, Mona Arceneaux, Mary Naquin, Wendy Weimer and Loretta Pitre. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Evest and Adele Arceneaux, and Uric Adre Autin Sr. He was an employee of Pride Offshore Company. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. MAXINE BISHOFF Maxine Bishoff, 79, a native of Bruceton Mills, W. VA, and former resident of Houma, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998. Funeral services will be Sunday in Brandonville, W. Va. She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Bishoff of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Bobby Bishoff of Finksburg, Jd.; two daughter, Carol Millwater of Houma, and Janet Jenkins of Alexandria, Val; eight grandchildren; and eight great -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Damon Bishoff; her parents, Dewey and Dora Livingood; one daughter, Barbara June Bishoff; and one brother, Blaine, Livingood. WILBERT KIFF Wilbert Joseph Kiff, 62, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died Thursday, June 4, 1998. Visitati on was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Galliano Assembly of God Church. Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Diane Ray Kiff; his mother, Murial T. Kiff; seven sons, Ronnie, Thomas, Billy and Michael Kiff, Willie Joe Rollins, Harry Hughes and Warren Coke; three daughters, Sherry, Helen A. and Susan Elaine Kiff; three sisters, Zebella Alleman, Betty Jo Myers and Johannah Cheramie; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Welton and Beulah Doucet Kiff; one brother, Tommy Kiff; and one grandchild. GRACE PICOU Grace Clement Picou, 77, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, June 4, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to fueral time today at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Raymond Clement; one sister, Dora Lee C. Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Picou; her parents, Earnest and Hattie Clement Clement; one brother, Scuddy Clement; and two sisters, Hazel C. Stevens and Mae C. Bourgeois. AMARIS ST. PIERRE Amaris Andrea St. Pierre, 18, a native and resi dent of Larose, died at 8:05 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 1998. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her father, Kirk St. Pierre; three sisters, Angela Loupe, Sarah Gisclair and Rebecca St. Pierre; and her grandparents, Earl and Edwina Savoie, and John and Theresa St. Pierre. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Savoie St. Pierre. PAMELA ST. PIERRE Pamela Savoie St. Pierre, 46, a native and resident of Larose, died Thursday, June 4, 1998. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Cut Off. Funeral services will be a t 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her husband, Kirk St. Pierre; her parents, Earl and Edwina Danos Savoie; three daughters, Angela Loupe, Sarah Gisclair and Rebecca St. Pierre; one brother, Earl Savoie; and one sister, Gail Naquin. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Amaris Andrea St. Pierre. FLOYD VOTAW Floyd E. Votaw, 66, a native of Sourlake, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1998. Visitation was scheduled fro 8 a .m.to funeral time today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nell Bergeron Votaw; five sons, Mark, Troy, Russ Paul, Blake Anthony and Floyd Votaw Jr.; five daughters, Rose Ann and Michelle Votaw, Mary Ellen Martin, Lynn Faucheaux and Crystal LeBlanc; one brother, Clinton Russell Votaw; one sister, Mary Ellen Votaw; and 20 grandchildren. He was preceded in death byu his parents, Tip Christine Wheeler Votaw; one daughter, Angel Votaw; one brother, Tip Richard Votaw; and one grandchild, Raven Dolese. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 6, 1998 JAMES FLATTMANN III James Flatmann III, 2, a native and resident of Marrero, died Thursday morning, June 4, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Mothe Funeral Home on Westwood and Lapalco in Marrero. Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna. He is survived by his parents, James and Jennifer Flattmann Jr. of Marrero; one sister, Abigail Humphries of Marrero; grandparents, James and Nora Mae Flattmann Sr., and Frank and Pam Patrick; great-grandparents, Wook ie and Evelyn Flattmann of Houma, Billy and Nora Beckham, Donald and Dorothy Horaist, Stanley and Sandra Patrick Jr., Ross and Clara Humphries, and great- grandmother, Hazel B. "Ya-Ya" Folse. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Gerri Flattmann; his great-grandfather, Clifford Humphries Sr.; and his grandfather, Clifford Humphries Jr. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 7, 1998 SIDNEY BABIN Sidney Paul (Sid) Babin, 75, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 6:35 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 11 a.m. in the chapel, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. He is survived by his wife, Essie Marie Delaune; two sons, Harry Paul Babin of Pairieville and Randy Francis Babin of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. George (Theresa) McDaniel and Mrs. Vina (Melvina) Sinitiere both of Baton Rouge; one sister, Mrs. Claire Babin Lirette; two grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Paul and Claire Margaret Martin Babin Bergeron. He was a parishioner of Maria Immaculota Catholic Church. He served in WWII and was a self-employed Sheetmetal Fabricator. LOUIS BLANCHA RD Louis Roland Blanchard, 60, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, June 5, 1998. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his best friend, Mae Foret; three brothers, Seris, Russell and Steve Blanchard; and four sisters, Angelic Soudelier, Elma Beniot, Joyce Blanchard and Mary Curtis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Blanchard and Elmire Prosperie Blanchard; three brothers, Henry, Druis and Roy Blanchard; two sisters, Edna Pellegrin and Wilma LeBeouf. INEZ HENRY Inez Pellegrin Henry, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:12 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 1998. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Magnus Joseph Henry; five sons, Magnus John, Lindsey, Johnny, Marvin and Eldren Henry; six daughters, Mrs. Ruby Sevin, Mrs. Lois Foret, Mrs. Elaine Foret, Mrs. Joyce Thibodeaux, Mrs. Judy Rodrigue and Mrs. Diana Rodrigue; two brothers, Lee and Julius Pellegrin; six sisters, Mrs. Eva Trahan, Mrs. Anna Mae LeBlanc, Mrs. Rita Clement, Mrs. Alfred Pellegrin, Mrs. Josephine White and Mrs. Shelly Foret; 37 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marguerite Dubois Pellegrin; one daughter, Mrs. Inez Sargent; two brothers, Eddies and Andy Pellegrin; one sister, Mrs. Clautille Boudlouche. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was also a homemaker. BEULAH MATHERNE Beulah M. Matherne, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1 p.m Friday, June 5, 1998. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. today until funeral time Monday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Dison J. Matherne; one daughter, Sandra Matherne Ratley; one brother, Eldon Martin; one sister, Emelda Martin Knight; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Matherne; her parents, Phillip W. Martin and Adele Triche Martin; four sons, Phillip "P.J." Matherne, and Percy Lee Matherne; and four brothers, Charlie W. Martin, Phillip W. Martin Jr.; Elgin J. Martin and Danial Martin. She was a parishioner of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA , LA THE COURIER, JUNE 8, 1998. LIBBY BENOIT Libby Anne Lirette Rhodes Benoit, 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died a 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 1998. Visitation was from 8 a.m. until funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was at 11 a.m. in the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Donald Thomas Rhodes of Thibodaux and Douglas James Rhodes of Houma; two daughters, Eura Lee Rhodes Babin and Una Anne Rhodes Authement of Houma; two brothers, Percy "Bill" Lirette of Chauvin and John Lirette of Bourg; two sisters, Violet Smith and Eula Chauvin of Houma; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wiltz Joseph Rhodes; her second husband, Lucius Benoit; her parents, Eddie and Celestine Fanguy Lirette, Sr.; one son, Robert Joseph Rhodes; one brother, Eddie Lirette Jr.; two sisters, Pearl St. Romaine and Leola Bergeron. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Cahtolic Church and was a homemaker. LILLIAN BERNARD Lillian Melanson Bernard, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux died at 3 a.m. Monday, June 8, 1998. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in t he church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Jean Baptiste Bernard; her parents, Altrida Adams and Emile Melancon; two brothers, Fernand Sidney and Eddie Melancon; and four sisters, Nora and Laura Melancon, Mrs. Gillis (Philomene) Barrios, and Mrs. John (Mae) Tujague. OSCAR GERVAIS JR. Oscar Gervais Jr., 64, a native of Paradis and resident of Luling, died at 4:25 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Karen Majoria Gervais; one son, Blake Matthew Gervais; and two daughters, Heather Catherine Gervais and Lauen Anna Gervais. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Gervais and Agnes Dugas Gervais LeFort. LOUIS GUIDRY SR. Louis John (Cap) Guidry Sr., 84, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 1998. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Whine y J. Guidry and Louis J. Guidry Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Edna) Foret, Mrs. Louis (Marguerite) Breaux; one sister, Mrs. Jackson (Eusaline) Bruce; 12 grandchildren and 11 great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Griffin Guidry; his parents, Clovis Guidry Sr. and Marguerite G. Guidry; three brothers, Etite , Clovis Jr. and Dr. Jules Lloyd Guidry; and one grandchild. CORRECTION Information provided for Sunday's Courier incorrectly reported the daughter of Sidney Babin. Babin is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Elvina Sinitiere of Baton Rouge. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 9, 1998 BEULAH MATHERNE Beulah M. Matherne, 77, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, 1998. Funeral services were Monday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Dison J. Matherne; one daughter, Sandra Matherne Ratley; one brother, Eldon Martin; one sister, Emelda Martin Knight; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Matherne; her parents, Phillip W. and Adele Triche Martin; four sons, Berlin, Druby and Percy Lee Matherne, and Phillip "PJ" Breaux; four brothers, Charlie W., Elgin J., Daniel and Phillip W. Martin Jr.; and two sisters, Elda and Bertha Martin. She was a lifelong member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church . LOUISE TOUPS Louise Sevin Toups, 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:23 p.m. Monday, June 8, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Jeanne Sevin Read; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Toups Jr.; and five sisters, Gertrude and Edna Ledet, Laura and Clarissa Toups and Gladys Sevin Brennan. In lieu of flowers, memorial masses are preferred. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 10, 1998 ALMA CABALLERO Alma Hernandez Caballero, 76, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ronald J. and Danny P. Caballero; one daughter, Sonia Folmar; three sisters, Beatrice Newchurch, Thelma Newchurch and Vernice Ourso: five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Per cy P. Caballero; her parents, Willie Hernandez and Oralie Savoie Hernandez; two brothers, Sidney and Andre Hernandez; two sisters, Leny Blanchard and Annie Ponvelle. MARGUERITE GIROIR Marguerite Marie Bergeron Giroir , 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1998. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Hyacinth Constant and Jean Kappel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmore "Moe" Giroir; her parents, Augustine and Marguerite Brien Bergeron; three brothers, Elmer Bergeron, Ruffin Bergeron Sr. and Sterling Bergeron Sr.; and one sister, Joan Gillespi. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She and her husband owned and operated Elmo's Grocery and Bar. LARRY LAVERGNE SR. Larry Lavergne Sr., 51 a native of Orange Texas and resident of Sulphur, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 1998, with burial in Big Woods Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Lavergue of DeBerry, Texas and Dana Pate of Westlake; two sons, Ramie L avergne of oyster Creek, Texas and Larry Lavergne Jr. of Lake Jackson, Texas; tow brothers, Ellis Whittaker Jr. of Sulphur and Dwayne Whittaker of Kansas City, Mo.; four sisters, Alice Alexander and Melba Sonnier both of Sulphur, Mildred Trahan of Houma and Penny Cairn of Tennessee and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramie LaVergne and Stella LaVergne; his stepfather, E.J. Whittaker; one brother, R.J. LaVerge; and one sister, Velma Trahan. HANG NGUYEN Hang Thi Nguyen, 48, a native of Vietnam and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today, 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, My Van Hoang of Houma; her father, Lien D. Nguyen of Vietnam; her mother, TamT.Hoang; three sons, Hung Hoang, Dung Hoang and Duy Hoang of Houma; four daughters, Thuy Vi Hoang of Kansas City, Mo., Carol Hoang, Thuy Ai Hoang of Houma and Kim Hoang of Dallas; and three daughters, Thanh Nguyen, Tuyet Ngugen and Viet Nguyen of Vietnam. She was a parishioner of Annuziata Catholic Church. RICHARD SAUCIER Richard Saucier, 37, a native and res ident of New Orleans, died Sunday, June 7, 1998. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. at the church, with burial in St. Joseph's Mausoleum in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Clyston A. and Anne Lorio Saucier; and one sister, Dr. Claudia Anne Saucier. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis E. and Sidonie Monica Saucier and Richard F. and Claudia Guidroz Lorio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests masses or donations to Holy Rosary School in Larose. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 11, 1998 JEREMY ARCEMEAUX Jeremy Paul Arceneaux, 19, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in Gibson. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Eula Bailey Arceneaux Sr. of Gibson; his paternal grandmother, Margaret Rhodes of Bayou Vista; two brothers, Carl and Roy Arceneaux Jr., both of Gibson; and two sisters, Tammie Pisani of Stephensville, and Cherie Arceneaux of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, and his maternal grandparents. ANNIE BLACKLEDGE Annie Triggs Blackledge, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, June 8, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Johnson Ridge. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Wilbert Triggs Blackledge and Honoray Watkins, both of Thibodaux; two daughters, Cheryl ann Triggs more and Diana Marie Blackledge, both of Thibodaux; one brohter, Hezekiah Triggs Jr. of Johnson Ridge; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Blackledge Jr.; her parents Hezekiah and Gustavia Allen Triggs Sr.; three brothers, Wilbert, Henderson Sr. and Herbert Triggs Sr.; and one sister, Lillian Joseph. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. MARCIE BOURGEOIS Marcie Rae Bryant Bourgeois, 42, a native of Portland, Ore., and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998. A memorial service will be a 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, John T. Bourgeois; and three sisters, Tamie Bryant Godfrey, Gail Bryant Salinas and Tracie Bryant Waldren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Ray and Elsie Lillian Boardwell Bryant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church Endowment Fund or Centenary College in Shreveport. NORRIS DEROCHE Norris J. Deroche, 77, a native of Raceland and resident of Mathews, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Effie Mae Bourgeois Deroche; one step-son, Donald "Possum" Bourgeois; one daughter, Alisha "Lisa" Deroche; one stepdaughter, Glenda Sapia; three sisters, Vallie Ledet, Cecile Robichaux and Mae Falgout; and five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Ida Bergeron Deroche; and three brothers, Horace and Maurice Foret, and Peter Deroche. ENOLA DOMANGUE Enola H. Domangue, 92, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Black, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 a.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church c emetery. She is survived by three sons, Richard, Marvin and Gene Domangue; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Mayola) Evans, Mrs. Johnny (Glenda) Antill and Judy Uze; 25 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hudson Domangue; her parents, Armogene and Flodie Hebert; three sons, Myron, Hilary and Buford Domangue; one sister, Vida Pellegrin; and one granddaughter, Michelle Arceneaux. She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. HARRY LOUVIERE Harry "Uncle onny" Louviere, 79, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Duet Louviere; one son, Rickey J. Louviere of Cut Off.; one daughter, Patricia L. Savoie of San Antonio, Texas; three brothers, Charles, Norris and Henry Louviere; two sisters, Velma Zeringue and Rose Craver; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Elmire Falgout Louviere Sr.; and two brothers, Edwin and Elvin Louviere. He was a retired bus driver for Lafourch e Parish, a U. S Army World War II veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. TYRIEL MICKEY Tyriel Anjae Mickey, three months, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:38 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 1998. Gravcside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Tyrone Mickey Sr. and Angie Kaye Dubois; her grandparents, Albert and Ruthanne Mickey, Augustine Mickey, Milton and Jennifer Fabre and Eugene McKay III; three brothers, Alphonse and Aaron Dubois and Tyrone Mickey Jr.; and three sisters, Mia and Ariana Dubois and Tyrine Mickey. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eugene and Josephine McKay II. TONY PICOU Tony J. Picou, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 1998. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis- Terrebonne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mechanicville , with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Picou of Houma; nine sons, Marvin, Rodney, Don, Cantrell, Tony, Torray and Thomas Picou III, all of Houma; Nile and Mike Jiles, both of Gray; seven daughters, Sharon and LaToya P icou and Angela Poindexter, all of Houma, Olidia and Desire Jiles, both of Gray, Patricia Moses of Riverside, Calif., and Ronda Lynne Picou-James of New Orleans; one brother, Isaac Picou of Houma; five sisters, Elnora P. Wagner and Gladys P. Joseph, both of Houma, Georgia P. Thomas and Verlean Picou, both of Lake Charles and Doretha P. George of Algiers; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Flossie Watson Picou; one son, Keeton D. Jiles; one daughter, Nayia Picou; and two brothers, Edward Picou and Junius Reed. He was U.S. Navy veteran and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. EDWARD WALLER JR. Edward Waller, Jr., 66, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 1998. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Almeta Talbert Waller; three sons, Eugene Waller and wife Gwendolyn of Thibodaux, Danny Waller and wife Sharon of Houma, and Edward Waller III of DeKalb, Ill.; two daughters, Sylvia Waller and Mrs. Alton (Mary) Holloway, both of Labadieville; three brothers, Harry and Levy Waller, both of San Francisco, Calif., and Irvin Waller of Labadieville; sixsist ers, Eula Johnson of San Francisco, Essie Allen and Julia Johnson, both of new Orleans, Mary Lee Thomas and Jeanetta Knox, both of Labadieville, and Lula Albert of Napoleonville; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Stella Waller; one son, June Ross; three brothers, Elliot, Henry and Edmond Waller; one sister, Maggie Waller; and one nephew, Theodore Thomas Jr. He was a former employee of Crescent Construction Co. VILTRESSE ZERINGUE Viltresse J. "Duke" Zeringue, 68, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 12998. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Raceland. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Foret Adams Zeringue; one son, James C. Zeringue; one daughter, Rebecca A. "Becky" Zeringue Savoie-Cotton; two brothers, O.J. And Gordon "Jack" Zeringue; one sister, Eunice Zeringue Elliott; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ella Mae Loupe Zeeringue, and his parents, Viltresse Joseph and Olivia Hebert Zeringue. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Lions Club and a memb er of the KC's. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the Cancer Society or the Assembly of God Church in Raceland for Choir robes. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 12, 1998 ELMO CANDIES Elmo J. "Pete" Candies, 72, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:22 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 1998. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Wade Candies; two daughters, Deborah Perkins and Ramona Donnaud; two sisters, Alma Loupe and Beatrice Wright; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Candies; his parents, Prudent and Berthile Gonzales Candies Sr.; one son, Rickey Candies; four brothers, Lawrence, Benjamin, James and Prudent Candies Jr.; and three sisters, Pearl Matherne, Vivian Plaisance and Delores Harrison. DAMIEN DOMANGUE Damien Kyle Domangue, infant, a native of New Orleans, was born and died Friday, June 5, 1998. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his parents, Wayne J. Domangue and Terri L. Billiot; his grandparents, Terry and Yvonne Domangue, Adrian Billiot and Virginia Pellegrin ; his step-grandmother, Priscilla Trahan; his godmother, Angel Domangue; and one sister, Kadrian Sevin. He was preceded in death by his godfather, Joe Trahan. JACOB FISCHMAN, M.D. Jacob Levy Fischman, M.D., 80, a native of White Castle and resident of New Orleans, died at 4:09 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie. Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Fagey Lupin Fischman; one son, Nathan Harvey Fischman, M.D.; three daughters, Kathy rose and Diana Lynn Fischman and Debra Fischman Cottrell; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan Hirsch and Annie Levy Fischman; and one sister, Rosalyn Fischman Wesler. He was a Urologist, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and recipi9ent of the Bronze Star, Clinical Professor of Urology at Tulane University Medical School, president of Polmer Brothers, Inc. in Houma, and a member of Congregation Gates of Prayer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Congregation Gates of Prayer or to any charity. SHIRLEY HEBERT Shirley H. Shelly" Hebert, 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 1998. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Theresa Lirette Hebert; his mother, Lydia Granger Hebert of New Orleans; one son, Shelly Henry Hebert Sr. of Houma, three daughters, Benita A. Grabert, Melodie M. Cantrelle and Sophie M. Guidry, all of Houma; four brothers, Roland and Daniel Hebert, both of Houma, Andrew "Dooley" Hebert of Thibodaux, and Gerald Hebert of Augusta, Ga.; 10 sisters, Geraldine Boudreaux and Sandra Trosclair, both of Thibodaux, barbara Clement and Beverly Naquin, both of Houma, Janet "Jan" Galano of New Orleans, Gilda Jackson of Macon, Gal, Irene Boudreaux of Larose, Mildred Albardo of Marrero and Doris Adam of Magonolia Springs, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Henry Hebert. He was a retired production supervisor for Texaco, a U.S. Navy World War II and Korean War veteran, a member of the Veterans of foreign Wars Post No. 3700 and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ROSE PAPA Rose Mary Navarre Papa, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Edward J. Orgeron Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Malcom "Joyce" Duet; three sisters, Tillie N. Ayo, Grace N. Hebert and Joyce Giflio; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Oregon Sr.'; her second husband, Charley Papa; her parents, Valcour and Cecile Bernard Navarre; two brothers, Edmond "Red" and Anthony Navarre; and four sisters, Gladys Boudreaux, Bernice LeRay, Hazel Bourg and Marie Clement. CORRECTION: Incorrect information was provided by the funeral home for the obituary of Enola H. Domangue in Thursday's Courier. She was 93 years of age, survived by her daughter, Judy Use, and preceded in death by her parents Armogene and Elodie Hebert. Incorrect information was provided by the funeral home for the obituary of Louis Roland Blanchard in Sunday's Courier. He is survived by two brothers, Jerris and Steve Blanchard. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 13, 1998 WILFRED BRUNET Wilfred Joseph "Big Pit" Brunet, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 2 a.m. Friday, June 12, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. to day and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Thomas "Satch"Brunet of Chauvin; one brother, Paul Brunet of Raceland; three sisters, Cecile Bonvillain and Naise Theriot, both of Houma, and Edna Neil of Pointe-aux-Chenes; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Thibodeaux Brunet; his parents, Camille and Lorena Dupre Brulnet; and two sisters, Lena Neil and Sylvia Brunet. He was a self-employed crew boat owner and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. CORRECTION: Information provided by the funeral home for the obituary of Inez Pellegrin Henry in Sunday"s Courier omitted a deceased sister. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Thibodeaux. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 14, 1998 ROBERT CHAMPAGNE Robert M. Champagne Sr., 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 8:38 a.m. Friday, June 12, 1998. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 until 10:30 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survi ved by his wife, Cecelia Doucet Champagne; one son, Robert Champagne Jr.; two daughters, Carol Champagne and Lisa Champagne Bailey; one sister, Lordia Anselmi, 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Apolanaier and Lucy Chouest Champagne; one brother, Lloydman Champagne; four half-brothers, Madio Champagne; Lodriguez, Loveless and Harris Kiffe; and six sisters, Mrs. Morris Rousse, Mrs. Pierre Guidry, Mrs. Ivy Trosclair, Azinor Kiffe, Mrs. Theo Henry and Mrs Lydia Orgeron. He was a Catholic and an Army veteran of WWII. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8538, lifetime member of American Legion Post 315, member of K of C 3rd Degree Council 8898, and Commissioner of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. JEANNETTE DOMANGUE Jeannette Cecile LeCompte Domangue, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 p.m. Friday, June 12, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery no. 2. She is survived by one son, Daniel Domangue Jr. of Broussard; two daughters, Cheryl Brunet of Houma and Mrs. Wayne (Cindy) Freeman of Broussard; four brothers, J.P. LeCompte, Phillip LeCompte Sr., Bennie LeComp te and Norman L. Robichaux of Houma; one sister, Kate Graham of Houma and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel David Domangue Sr.; her parents, Paul Nettie Bergeron LeCompte; two brothers, Roy LeCompte and Robert LeCompte; and one sister, Alice Sonier. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a retired manager of Mortgage Corporation. ANTOINE FALGOUST Antoine J. Falgoust, 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Ganier Falgoust; two sons, Donald Joseph Falgoust, Rod Charles Falgoust; one daughter, Fay Schexnayder; two sisters, Jeanne M. Falgoust and Inez M. Falgoust; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Athanas and Marie Kliebert Falgoust; one son, Roy Falgoust; six sisters, Athanase Oubre, Angelle Reulet, Marie Falgoust, Amie Falgoust and Sendie Chenier. CHARLES SAVOIE Charles Joseph Savoie, 55, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998. Visitation will be from 7 to 11 a.m.. Monday a t Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Savoie Savoie; his parents, Nolan and Odile LeBlanc Savoie; one son, Craig M. Savoie of Thibodaux; two daughter, Rache l Savoie Reaves of Houma and Rebecca A. Savoie of Houston; two sisters, Dolores Savoie Dufrene and Elaine Savoie Adams; and one grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation. MYRTLE TOUPS Myrtle Rodrigue Toups, 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Friday, June 12, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Christopher Roberts; two step-sons, Ritchie Toups and Roddy Toups; three daughters, Joan R. St. Pierre, Beth Roberts and Jill roberts; three step-daughters, Donita T. Qualey, Dawn Toups and Suzanne Persinger; one sister, Janell Schexnayder; two grandchildren and nine step -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond J. Toups Jr. and Minnieways Toups Rodrigue. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JU NE 15, 1998 CELINA BUQUET Celina Josephine Marce Buquet, 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, June 15, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Gloria Boudreaux of Brandon, Miss.; one brother, Junius Marcel of Houma; three sisters, Aline Boudreaux, Irene Porche and Virtrine Daigle, all of Houma; three grandchildren; and five great -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd "Frenchy" Buquet; her parents, Louis and Augusta Duet Marcel; one brother, Eugene Marced; and one sister, Flavia Thibodeaux. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. GENEVIEVE CHERAMIE Genevieve "Jenny" Cheramie, 64 , a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:37 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer and Shelia Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan "Mike" Cheramie; and her parents, Jackson Joseph and Isoline "Nene" Alario Griffin. She was a parishioner of our Lady of prompt Succor Catholic Church. JEANETTE DOMANGUE Jeanette Cecile LeCompte Domangue, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 p.m. Friday, June 12, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Daniel Domangue Jr. of Broussard; two daughters, Cheryl Brunet of Houma, and Mrs. Wayne (Cindy) Freeman of Broussard; three brothers, J. P., Bennie and Phillip LeCampte Sr., all of Houma; two sisters, Kate Graham and Norma L. Robichaux, both of Houma; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel David Diomangue Sr.; her parents, Paul and Nettie Bergeron LeCompte; two brothers, Roy and Robert LeCompte; and one sister, Alice Sonier. She was the retired manager of Mortgage Corporation and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. SKILA FALGOUT Skila Nicole Falgout, 2 months, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 12, 1998. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and form 8 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 Holy Family Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her parents, Paul and Shantell Parfait Falgout; her grandparents, Floyd and Susan LeBlue and Mary Falgout; her great-grandparents, Elaine LeBlue and Mary Dupre; her godparents, Tara Goutreaux and Timmy Parfait; two brothers, Dylan and Cameron Parfait; and her step-great-grandfather, Wilbert Guidry. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joseph Norris Falgout; her great-grandfather, Nelson LeBlue and Murphy Parfait Sr.; and her step-great -grandfather, Dudley Dupre. CLAUDE HENSON Claude G. Henson, 79, a native of McComb, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:51 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 1998. Visitation Will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Wake services sill be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Henson; one son, David Henson; seven daughters, Catherine Agnew, Mary Jasmin, Sandra, Cynthia Henson, Thelma Meads, Rachel Henson and Ericka Williams; one brother, David Henson of Chicago, Ill.; one sister, lula Mae Henson of McComb, Miss.; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his paren ts, Walter and Mary Henson; one daughter, Brenda Henson; five brothers, and two sisters. ALVIRA MARQUETTE Alvira Mary Brassard Marquette, 93, a native of Cloquet, Minn., and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, June 14,1 998. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son , David E. Marquette of baton Rouge; one daughter, Kathleen M. Jackson of Houma; five grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Richard Theodore Marquette; her parents, David and Lillian Boufford Brassard; one brother, Earl Brassard; and one sister, Luella Votava. She was a home maker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. BERNARD MAYET Bernard Guthrie Mayet, 79, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, June 14,1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, vivian LeBlanc Mayet; one son , Bernard Guthrie Mayet Jr.; five daughter s, Linda Eve m. Loupe, Mrs. Russell (Janice) Sims, Mrs Wayne (Dona) Breaux, Mrs. Michael (Vivian) Diehl and Mrs. Edgar (Guthrie) Matherne; 16 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Numa Andre and Linda Bernard Mayet; two brothers, Joseph Lory and John Garland Mayet; and one sister, Mary Ruth M. Arnold. He was a member and past president of the Lafourche Parish Cattlemen's Association, a lifetime member and past president of Louisiana Cattlemen's Association, a member of the National Cattlemen's Association a dn a member of Louisiana Spur Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association or to the American Heart Association. SANDRA NAQUIN Sandra Bergeron Naquin, 28, a native of Galliano and resident of Alabama, died Friday, June 12, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time 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. She is survived by her former husband, Wayne Naquin Sr. ; her parents, Harold John Bergeron Nd Rose Mary Soudelier; two sons, Ryan and Wayne Naquin Jr., one daughter, Jada Rose Naquin; two brothers, Jackie Bergeron and Cade Gaudreaux; and three sister s, Amanda B. Cherakmie, Melanie B. Plaisance and Starr Bergeron. She was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Bergeron Jr. LOUIS PARSONS Louis A. Parsons, 78, a native of Marlin, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral home. Funeral services will be a t 11 a.m . Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at the funeral home, with burial in St. John cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Linda) Guillot and Mrs. Robert (Julia) Thibodaux III; one sister, Dorothy Collins; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Earl Smith Parsons; his parents, Jim and Julia Parson; four brothers, Ed, J.T., Charles and Tommy Parsons; and two sisters, Ruth Dumont and Irene Wakefield. DONITA ROSENBERGER Donita Bourg Rosenberger, 53, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6 a.m. Friday, June 12,1 998. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will b e at 3 p.m. tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charles Rosenberger Sr.; her mother, Leoncia Theriot Bourg; two sons, John Peter and Charles Rosenberger Jr.; one brother, Henry Bourg; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Danaciene H. Bourg. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 16, 1998 RENE BABINEAU Rene Babineau, no age given, a native and resident of New Brunswick, Canada, died Monday, May 11, 1998 in Opelousas. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Martin de tours Cathedral in St. Martinville. He is survived by several relatives in Houma. Babineau was a genealogy researcher who spent over 25 years researching the history of the Acadians. He made many trips to France and Louisiana to trace the genealogy of the Babineau family and worked to promote the history, language and culture of the Acadians. VALERIE BLANCHARD Valerie "Val" Blanchard, 49, a native of Yorkshire, England, and resident of Houma died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 1998. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at the church. She is survived by her stepfather, Joseph Stotts; and one brother, John Henderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Edward and Jean Valerie Woodmansey Henderson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations my be made to the American Cancer Society, 8120 Main St.. Suite 100, Houma, LA. 70363 CARLTON BRASHIER Carlton Joseph "Buddy" Brashier, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Monday, June 15, 1998. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A payer service will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one son, miles Joseph Brashier of New Roads; one daughter, Kitren Ann Brashier Sinnathamby of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Kenneth Brashier of Houma; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, O.V. "Buddy" and Effie Leger Brashier. He was a retired musician. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Lung Association. ROSE LYONS Rose Dell Lyons, 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, June 14,1 998. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at new Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Geraldine Lyons Miller and Gazelda Lyons Williams; one nephew, Derick A. Miller; and one niece, Dor othy Ann Lyons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abe and Maggie Aubert Lyons. She was principal of Southdown Elemetary School, a member of the Golden Social Aid Society, a member of the Daughters, of the Elks and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. JAMES PELLEGRIN James Alfred Pellegrin, 82, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, 1998. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ada Marie Pellegrin; seven sons, Jim, Harry, Wiltz, Bruce, Elie, Michael "Mack" and Albert "Camille" Pellegrin; four daughters, Anna, Mary Ann and Doris Josephine Pellegrin, and Clara "Hilda" Guidry; one sister, Lorena Scott of Grand Caillou; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theogene and Justine Pellegrin; four brothers, Pierre, George, Adolph and Elie Pellegrin; and two sisters, Louise Carrere and Marie Bourg. He was a retired boat captain and fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. WILMA PINELL Wilma Pellegrin Pinell, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday, June 15, 199 8. Visitation will be from 1 to 10 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 the funeral home, with burial in holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Richard, Errol and wayne pinell; one daughter, Vanessa Pinell LeBouef; two sisters, Shirley Gautreaux and Betty Fontant; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Pinell Jr.; her parents, Dennis P. and Lucette Duplantis Pellegrin; three brothers, Leray, Howard and Kirby Pellegrin; two sisters, Wilda Pellegrin and Ruth Meyers; and one granddaughter, Autumn Pinell. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 17, 1998 MICHAEL ABEL Michael Glenn Abel, 49, a native of Liberty, Texas, former resident of Chauvin and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, June 15, 1998. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rabenhorst Funeral home East in Baton Rouge. Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Allison Funeral home in Liberty, Texas, with burial in Guidry Cemetery in Batson Prairie, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Holloway Abel ; his parents, John Henry and Iva May Nugent Abel of Texas, one daughter, Abbea Gail Abel; one son, Michael Glenn Abel II; one brother, Jeffery Abel; two sisters, Debra Watson and Sherry Isakson; and his grandmother, Maud Taylor Nugent. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Eugene Nugent and Travis G. Jenkins; and his grandmother, Billie L. Holloway. He was a graduate of Terrebonne High School, a graduate of WKG-TV Video Electronic College, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and a production videographer for Louisiana Public Broadcasting. EULA BATSON Eula Mae Gentry Batson, 67, a native of Alabama and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:08 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998. There are no services scheduled at this time. She is survived by her husband, billy Batson; four daughters, Deborah Batson, Theresa Hensley, Karen Mueller and Melanie Carney; one brother, Eugene Gentry; one sister, Inez Colley; 19 grandchildren; and two step- grandchildren. ORREN BRADFORD SR. Orren P. Bradford Sr., 85, a native of Westwego and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in t he church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, James E. and Authur J. Bradford, both of Lockport, Orren P. Bradford Jr. of Larose, and Gene J. Bradford of Mississippi; three daughters, Mary B. Vedros and Terry B. Boudreaux, both of Lockport, and Kathy B. Johnfroe of Breaux Bridge; one sister; 24 grandchildren; and 34great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emelia Rogers Bradford; his parents, James and Lucielle Dufrene Bradford; six sisters; one grandchild; and twogreat-grandchildren. RALPH MATTHEWS Ralph Lynn Matthews , 32, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Kansas City, Mo., died Tuesday, June 9, 1998. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. To 3:30 p.m. Thursday at community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Residence Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Dismissal services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janell Stewart Matthews of Houma; his mother, Sarah Bennett Matthews of Houma; fie sons, Terry and Jeremy Hawthrone, both of Gray, Joshua Bickman of Houma, Stafford Matthews of Gibson, and Raymond Matthews of Kansas City; five daughters, Johnika and Vandelynn Stewart and Rechanda Matthews, all of Gibson, Rachael Hawthorne of Gray and Shantina Matthews of Kansas City; two brothers, Ryan Matthews of Houma, and Robert Matthews III of Kansas City; and two sisters, Mrs. Gregory (Robindel) Jenkins and Billie Jean Evans. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Matthews Jr.; one brother; one sister, Floria Matthews; and his grandparents, Zachary and Octavia Nixon Bennett, and Robert and Evelyn Valentine Matthews. He was a truck driver and a member of West Fall Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ralph Matthews Memorial Fund in care of South Louisiana Bank. NOAH PLAISANCE Noah Joseph Plaisance, 69, a native and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alice Guidry Plaisance, four sons, Eric, Michael, Greg, and Jarod Plaisance; four daughters, Mary Thibodaux, Melina Hitt, Allison Hebert and Elizabeth Plaisance; one brother, Herman Plaisance; one sister,Velma Leach; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah t. and Lorida Compeaux Plaisance; one son, Charles Plaisance; one sister, Mary Ellen Plaisanc e; and one grandchild; L'Angelle Plaisance. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Savior Catholic School. EARLINE THIBODEAUX Earline "Lynn" Thibodeaux, 81, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Jules Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Thibodeaux; her parents Louis an Lucia Pierce Cheramie; and two brothers, Clinton T. and Walton. Cheramie Sr. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. LILLIE VERRETT Lillie Mae Allen Verrett, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday , June 13, 1998. Visitation will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Nolan Sr. and the Rev. James Allen Sr. both of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Verrette; her parents, John and Elnora Hawkins Allen Se.; four brothers, Webster, Raymond, Lloyd and John Allen Jr.; and one sister, Cora G. Johnson. She was a homemaker, former president and vice-president of Senior Usher Board and longtime member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 18, 1998 ERROL ESCHETE Errol Patrick Eschete, 53, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Allen Eschete of Lafayette; two brothers, Louis Eschete Jr. of Houma, and Gerald Eschete of California, and two sisters, Cynthia Gani of Lafayette, and Jean Duplantis of Houma. He was a graduate of Terrebonne High School and a 1968 graduate of McNeese University where he was a member of the football team. In 1997 he was inducted into the McNeese State University Football Hall of Fame. He was employed by the Lafayette Parish School Board as a physical education teacher at Woodvale and S.J. Montgomery elementary s chools and was a former assistant football coach at Breaux Bridge Junior High School. ROBERT HARRISON Robert M. Harrison, 79, a native of Bienville and former resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998 in Lafayette. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Martin & Castille Funeral home in Lafayette. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in Calvary Mausoleum of the Resurrection. He is survived by his wife, Odette B. Harrison of Lafayette; two daughters, Mrs. Don ( Ann) Boulley of Scott, and Anise Valure of Baton Rouge; three brothers, John P. Harrison of Shreveport, Clyde Harrison of New Orleans, and Dr. Marshall Harrison of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Francis Daugherty of Shreveport; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Franklin and Annie Mary Duboise; and two sisters, Marguerite Noles and Patricia Harris. He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran, an employee of AT&T for 45 years, a member of the Bellsouth Telephone Pioneers, a volunteer for United Way and a consultant for Raychem for five years. In lieu of flowers , memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 2325 Severn Ave. Suite 8, Metairie, La. 70001. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 19, 1998 THOMAS BOUDREAUX Thomas Joseph Boudreaux, 57, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Susan Bergeron Boudreaux; three sons, Tod Louis, Patrick Frank and Ryan Jude Boudreaux., all of Houma; one daughter, Dana Boudreaux Landry of Mobile, Ala.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Joseph and Hazel Moore Boudreaux. FLORENCE CLEMENT Florence Theresa "Pony" Richard Clement, 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:27 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 1998. Visitation will be fro 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Louis Clement Sr.; two sons, Stanley L. Clement Jr. of Luling, and Sidney Clement of Gray; two daughters, Elaine C. Malbrough of Houma, and Emilly C. Rice of Gray; one brother, Raymond C. Richard Sr. of St. Charles, three sisters, Mary R. Duet and Eleanor R. Zeringue, both of Raceland; nine grand children; and three great -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larett and Mary Ripp Richard, Sr.; and one brother, Larett N Richard Jr. She was a homemaker, a member of the Dental Assistant Association and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. THE REV. EVAN GAUTREAU The Rev. Evan Gautreau, C..S.S.R., 87, a native of Donaldsonville, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 1998 in Liguori, MO. A memorial mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in New Orleans. Burial will be in the Redemptori st Cemetery in Liguori. He is survived by three brothers, Warren J., Leonce G. Jr. And the Rev. Francis Gautreau, C.S.S.R.; one sister, Claire Heintz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Emily Blanchard Gautreauu; five brothers, Joseph B. Harvey, Joseph F. Paul and Charles Gautreau; and two sisters, Lise Jones and Sister Emily (Nell) Gautreau, R.S.M. He was a Redemptorist priest for almost 60 years, serving in southern Louisiana and the rest of the South. LOUIS TORRES SR. Louis Joseph "Splinter" Torres Sr., 39, a native of St. Bernard Parish and resident of Grand Isle, died at 6 a.m. Thu rsday, June 18, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kim Bradberry Torres; his mother, Vivian Mackles Torres; three sons, Troy, George and Louis Torres Jr.; one foster son, Robert Wallace; four brothers, Richard, Lynn, A.J. and Keith Torres; and five sisters, Betty "Tina" Love, Donna Hall, Dolly Buckley, Louise Miller and Louisa Frank. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Torres; his grandparents, Manuel Mackles Sr., Louise Monroe and Yvonne Cosse; one brother, Wayne Torres; and one grandson, Louis Torres III. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 20, 1998 BOBBIE CHIASSON Bobbie Jules Chiasson, 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, June 18,1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Michelle Stone; three brothers, William Chaisson of Bayou Dularge, Joseph Chaisson of Houma, and Linward Chaisson of Houma, and Linward Chaisson of Pointe-aux-Chenes; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre ceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Winona Boudreaux Chiasson; one brother, Charles Chaisson; and three sisters, Rita and Marguerite Chaisson and Margorie Hutchinson. STELLA HEBERT Stella B. Hebert, 81, a native of Houma and resident of Rockmart, Ga., died Thursday, June 4, 1998. Graveside services were Saturday in Rose Hill Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ernest Hebert of Houma, and Clay Hebert of Rockmart; two daughters, Margaret Hebert and Florence Bijeaux, both of Houma; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; three great-great -grandchildren; and two great-great-great-greandchildern. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcenia Hebert; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bourg; one son Edward Hebert Sr.; and one daughter, Betty Daigle. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 21, 1998 WILSEY DARDAR Wilsey V. "Chocolate"Dardar, 69, a native and resident of Isle of Jean Charles, died at 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, 1998. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Marie Lucrentia Dardar; seven sons, Joseph, Terry, Jason "Black Foot," Donald "Tim" and Michael "Buck" Dardar all of Montegut, Daniel Dardar of Houma, and Gary Dardar of Bourg; six daughters, Relta Vizier of Thibodaux, Sherry Hendon of Montegut, Patty Johnson and Ester Navarro both of Houma, Sarah Dardar of Bourg and Sana Carbjal of Theriot: three half sisters; 46 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verginia Madeline Gregoire: his father, Jocob Dardar; and one brother, Norman Dardar. He was a Pentecostal and life-long fisherman of the Isle of Jean Charles area. FRANK DOMINIQUE Frank Andrew Dominique, 67, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 1998. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beferly Cunningham Dominique; one sister, Cleo D. Deutschmann; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ada Bruen Dominique. He was an account marketing representive for IBM for more than 28 years in Terrebonne Parish. He was a member of the Terrebonne Sportsman Association. ELIZABETH MENIKHEIM Elizabeth "Bessie" Menikheim, 86, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Des Allemands, died Saturday, June 20, 1998. Visitation will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. in the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Menikheim; her parents, Arthur and Albertine Price Bergeron; four brothers, Arthur Jr. , Albert, Joseph William, Theron Bergeron; and five sisters, Edna Bodet, Lena Ledet, Mable O'Cana, Daisy Schmill and Gladys Douglass. STEVEN RICHARD Steven Edward Richard, 85, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, 1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. in the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Aline Chiasson Richard; one daughter, Constance "Connie" Chiasson Lasseigne; two step-brothers, Audrey and Willie Richard; two sisters, Carrie Oncale and Cora Blanchard; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Richard and Alice Thibodaux Richard; one brother, Claude Richard; and one sister, Alice Richard. PERCY SCHMILL Percy Theodore Schmill, 78, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Boutte, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. Until funeral time Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife, Marie Lirette Schmill; four sons, Dalton, Russell, Kenneth, and Mitchell Schmill; one daughter, Linda Dufrene; and one brother, Edward Schmill; five sisters, Frances Glass, Lucille Lane, Ella Lirette, Berthile Potter and Molly Diffey; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Mae Bergeron Schmill; two sons, Larry and David Schmill; three brothers, Thomas, Charles and Harry Schmill; and seven sisters, Margaret Cologne, Dora Schaubhutt, Mary Galande, Whelamina McShane, Betty Schmill, Lillian Schmill and Theresa Schmill. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 22, 1998 MICHAEL COLLINS Michael James Collins, 19, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:05 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Lanny and Jeanne Naquin Collins of Chauvin; his maternal grandparents, Whitney and Sylvia Naquin of Sulphur; his paternal grandparents, Ir is J. and Annie Mae Collins of Chauvin; his maternal; great-grandmother, Cecile L. Naquin; and two sisters, Lana and Annie Collins, both of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Conley and Valley Collins; his maternal grandparents, Andrew and Nancy B. Authement, and Edward and Vivienne Lirette; and his maternal great-grandfather, James Naquin. He was a 1998 graduate of South Terrebonne High School, a welding tacker at United Shipyards Association, a former employee of Triplet Enterprises and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. WILMA FAUL Wilma Guillory Faul, 48, a native of Opelousas and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:05 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral t ime Tuesday at St. John's catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, El-Roy J. Faul of Thibodaux; her mother, Hazel Dupre Faul of Opelousas; two sons, Keith Faul of Schriever, and Roland Faul of Thibodaux; one daughter, Debra Faul of Schriever; three brothers, Raymond D. Guillory of Gonzales, Joseph C. Faul Jr. of Opelousas, and Bryant Faul of St. Louis, Mo.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death b y her father, Clifton Guillory; and one son, Charles Faul. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Johns's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. HARRIS FORET Harris Joseph "Blackie" Foret, 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nobie Martha Breaux Foret; his mother, Anne LeCompte Foret of Houma; two sons, Barry Foret of Plant City, Fla., and Eric Foret of Houma; five daughters, Rochelle Walker, Alice Gautreaux and Donna Carreker, all of Houma, Patricia Matti of Lafayette, and Darnelle Fazende of Baton Rouge; one brother, Murphy Foret of Sstanford University, Calif.; one sister, Leafy Knight of Raceland; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Foret; and one sister, Anabel Foret. He was a U.S,Army World War II veteran, a retired welding superintendent for J. Ray McDermott, a member of Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. and a member of First Presbyterian Church. GLENDA KRAEMER Glenda "Da-Da" Becne l Kraemer, 47, a native of Vacherie and resident of Kraemer, died at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 1998. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dennis L. Kraemer; her mother, Elma Simon Becnel; three daughters, Denise, Mindy and Cindy Kraemer; three brothers, Glenn P., Martin and Dano Becnel; three sisters, Deborah Hotard, Leona Grobe and Sally Tregre; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Glenn Becnel. HUBERT MATHERNE SR. Hubert Matherne Sr., 79, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 3:07 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church. Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Tuesday at eh church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Robert, Melvin and Hubert Matherne Jr.; three daughters, Caroline Morales, Louise Matherne and Martha Martin; one sister, Louise Schaubhut; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Comardelle Matherne; his parents, Bertrand and Virginia Zeller Matherne; one daughter, Mary Ja ne Matherne; and three brothers, Abraham, Sidney and Rene Matherne Sr. LASZLO NAGY Laszlo Miklos Nagy, 63, a native of Budapest, Hungary, and a resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Akemi Imazu Magty; two sons, Stephen and Michael Nagy, both of Enterprise, Ala.; one daughter, Lynne Marie Reeves of Enterprise; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Rozalia Petrics Nagy. He was a U.S. Army Korean War and Vietnam War veteran. ANNE THIBODEAUX Anne Marie Blanchard Thibodeaux, 95, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one stepson, Allen Thibodeaux of Bourg; one nephew, Verid Blancard of Fullerton, Calif.; two nieces Delores Catanese of Houma, and Judy Biggs of Buras; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Thibodeaux; her parents, Felix and Ev e Charpentier Blanchard; two brothers, William and Felix Blanchard Jr.; and two sisters, Eugenie Savoie and Adele Pope. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. JOAN WALLACE Joan Theresa Williams Wallace, 55, a native of East St. Louis, Ill., and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in ST. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 She is survived by her husband, James Fletcher Wallace; her parents, Dolph and Leona Wrest Williams of Houma; and one daughter, Christine Wallace of Houma. She was an 8th grade teacher for Terrebonne Parish School Board. VILA ZERINGUE Vila Paul Zeringue, 86, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Agnes Cenac Zeringue; one daughter, Deborah Brunet of Houma; six sisters, Lorina Z, Vice. Margaret Z. Chaisson and Marion Z. Luke, all of Houma, Adele Z. Thors on of New Orleans, Olga Z. Johnson and Rita Z. Cobb; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Alice Champagne Zeringue. He was a retired crane operator for Texaco, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a member of the American Legion, a member of the Texaco Retiree Club and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 23, 1998 LYDIA ALBARADO Lydia LeBlanc Albarado, 90, a native and resident of Grand Bayou, died at 1 a.m. Monday, June 22, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Donald J. Albarado and wife Roma Ryan; four sisters, Mrs. Clay (Louise) Rodrigue and Mr. George (Mary) Hidalgo, both of Belle Rose, Mrs. Pierre (Alice) Breaux and Mrs. Eno (Allie) Theriot, both of Pierre Part; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiclest "Nuga" Albarado; her parents, Nicholas an Marie Simoneaux LeBlanc; three brothers, O'Neal, August "Cook" and James "Buttons" LeBlanc; and one sister, Mrs. Gilbert (Elise ) Gauthe. ETHEL BOUDREAU Ethe l Marie Knoblock Boudreau, 102, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:50 a.m. Monday, June 22, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Eula Boudreau and Ruth Pearce; nine nieces and nephews; and 18 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theophile G. Boudreau; her parents, Gustave and Elma Arcement Knoblock; and three brothers, Guy, Miles and Gibbons Knoblock. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of Catholic Daughters Society and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. ARCHIE DANTIN Archie A. Dantin, 56, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 5:20 a.m. Monday, June 22, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time t oday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Sue LeBlanc Dantin; one son Archie Dantin; three daughters, Lestica Todd, Maria Eymard and Mitzie Billello; one brother, Hamilton Dantin; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Raymond and Vitoria Claire Cheramie Dantin; and one brother, Earl Dantin. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. TYLER HEBERT Tyler A. Hebert, 2 months, a native and a resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, June 21, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ricky Hebert and Trudy McCarthy; his grandparents, Jessie James and Melodia Rita Guillot McCarthy Sr., and Hubert O. and Erline Hebert Jr.; his great-grandparents, Thomas and Alice McCarthy Naquin, and Elsie Gauthreaux; one sister, Niki Hebert; and one brother, Berandon Worley. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Andrew Gauthreaux and Willie McCarthy; and his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hebert Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Guillot. WILSON MELANCON Wilson Joseph Melancon, 90, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at 4:08 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gabr iella Weimer Melancon; one son , Ralph Joseph Melancon; one daughter, Barbara Ann Melancon; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexandre Joseph and Marie Francine Toups Melancon; five brothers, Pierre, Nelson, Noah, Moise and Harris Melancon; and three sisters, Matile Breaux, Lydia Guidry and Noelie Zeringue. He was a retired self-employed oilfield contractor and a sugar cane farmer for over 50 years. He was past president and member of the lions Club, a founding member of the Lafourche Chamber of Commerce, a member of Woodmen of the World, a member of the Bayou Industrial Group Organization, a member of the Sugar Cane League and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member and past director of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival in New Iberia and served as King Sucrose XXXIII. He was member of and twice king of the Krewe of Chrilstopher ;in Thibodaux, a member of the Krewe of Chronus, king of the Krewe of Thalia, a member and first grand marshall of the Raceland Grand Marshall Club and a member and past king of the Louisiana Oyster Festival in Cut Off. He served as president of the Lafourche Levee District under the Edwards administration, served as a constable for 16 years and served as a deputy sheriff for eight years. In li eu of flowers, memorial masses are preferred. ERNEST SNYDER III Ernest F. Snyder III, 43, a native of Houma and former resident of Morgan City, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998 in Thibodaux. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Shreve Snyder; his mother, Mary Velliquette Snyder; one son, Eric W. Snyder; one daughter, Jill M. Snyder; one brother, Ed Snyder; and two sisters, Caryol Harlan and Kay LeLeux. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Snyder Jr.; and his grandparents, Samuel K. Jr. and Weston B. Velliquette, and Ernest and Mae Snyder Sr. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 24, 1998 RUTH EVANS Ruth Wallis Evans, 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 1998. Visitation will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery in Waterproof She is survived by one son, Carl A. Evans of Flint, Mich.; t hree daughters, Veranese E. Douglas and Barbara E. Celestin, both of Houma, and Marion E. Bowseer of New Orleans; two brothers, Cleon and Abraham Wallis; one sister, Helen Wallis Verrett; 27 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Evans Sr.; her parents, Abraham L. and Effie Short Wallis; six sons, Wallace, David, William, Claude, Louis and Junius Evans Jr.; one daughter, Geraldine Evans; three brothers, Lilton, Solomon and Claude Wallis; and five sisters, Beatrice, Mary, Thelma and Effie Wallis, and Levorn W. Sims. She was a homemaker and a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. AMUS FAUCHEAUX Amus Charles "Charlie" Faucheaux, 62, a native and resident of Bayou Black, died at 10:24 p.m. Monday, June 22, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 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 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Florence Bono Faucheaux; one daughter, Nicole Faucheaux Neal; two brothers, Nat and John Ezra Faucheaux Jr.; three sisters, Theresa Hebert, Doris Rodrigue and Antoinette Pitre; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ezra and Ophelia Marie "Tibby" Giroir Faucheaux Sr.; and three brothers, Lawrence, Leo and Louis Faucheaux. He was a mechanic for Trapp Chevrolet, a member of Woodmen of the World and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. PATRICIA LEBLANC Patricia LeBlanc, 41 a native of Magnolia, Ark., and resident of McNeil, Ark., died Monday, June 22, 1998. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, N.A. and Louise LeBlanc of McNeil; one son, Phillip LeBlanc of McNeil; one brother, Howard Hamaker of Houston, Texas; and three sisters, Debra Lirette of Houma, Linda Trahan of McNeil, and Sue Kirkpatrick of Searcy, Ark. She was cashier for Lawhon's Produce and was a member of Magnolia Christian Center. EULA MORRIS Eula Mae Celestine Morris, 72, a native of Houma and resident of Westwego, died at 6:19 p.m. Friday, June 19, 1998. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at True Vine Baptist Church, 249 Sala Avenue in Westwego. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Parnell Morris; four daughters, Mrs . Clevon (Loretta) Walker, Mrs. Obra (Evelyn) Clark, Mrs. Herbert (Regina) Martin and Mrs. Bobby (Reynell) Taylor Sr.; one step-son, Clifford Morris; three brothers, Moses, Thomas and Paul Celestine; four sisters, Olga Walker, Helen Celestine, Gloria Weber and Agnes Callaway; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Thomas L and Nellie R. Celestine Sr.; two brothers and three sisters. She was former member of Morning Start Baptist Church in Houma and a member of True Vine Baptist Church. BESSIE STEINER Bessie Wilkens Steiner, 93, a native of Patterson and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral home. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial and graveside services at 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery in Patterson. She is survived by two daughters, Beth S. Bernard and Marie "Marise" S. Ayo; 11 grandchildre n; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Howard and Eloise Bourg Wilkens; two brothers, Chester and Harold Wilkens; and two sisters, Mildred W. Vega and Mattie Wilkens. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 25, 1998 RUSSEL EDMON SON JR. Russel Baylis Edmonson Jr., 60, a naative of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma; died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday,. June 24, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be in Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Call Chauvin Funeral Home for the time of the service. He is survived by his wife, Diana Naquin Edmonson of Houma; his mother, Jean McCormick Edmonson of Houma; one son, R. Baylis Edmonson II of Houma; one daughter, Stacy Edmonson Domangue of Houma; one sister, Janice Edmonson Begue of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Russel Baylis Edmonson Sr.; one sister, Elizabeth Edmonson Franco. He served in t Marine Reserves and was employed in oilfield construction. CLIFFORD LEONARD SR. Clifford John Leonard Sr., 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Olive Folse Leonard; three sons, Clifford Jr., Don ald J. and Robert G. Leonard; three daughters, Janice Leeper, Sheila Hebert and Dorothy Derbes; two sisters, Ouida Holstine and Dorothy Howell; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur John and Aline Guillot Leonard. WHITLEY PERTUIT Whitley Joseph Pertuit, 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Degruise Pertuit; and one sister, Maude P. Schouest. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Pertuit and Cloran Marion Pertuit; four brothers, Benson Pertuit, Johnny Pertuit, Sam Pertuit and William "Bill" Pertuit; six sisters, May P. Foret, Cornelia P. Foret, Edna P. Grabert, Agnes P. Bourgeois, ester P. Roddy and Gertrude P. Moody. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a lifetime member of the Lafourche Cattlemen Association and a member and past president of the Woodmen of the World. ALMA PLANT Alma "Mae Mae" Plant, 81, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, June 16 , 1998. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A religious service is scheduled for 8 p.m,. Friday at the church. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Edison Davis Sr., Obra Davis Sr., and Leonce Plant III all of Labadieville, Melvin Plant Sr. of Houma, and Clarence Kelly of Gretna; four daughters, Shirley Jackson of Thibodaux, Audrey Garrett of Lewisville, Texas, Eula Pearl Thibodeaux of San Rafael Calif., and Joyce Willis of Novato, Calif.; two brothers, george Pierre of Dallas, Texas and Paul Pierre Jr. of Houston; two sisters, Mildred Patin and Margaret Lewis of Thibodaux; 32 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Plant Jr.; her parents, Paul and Margaret Pierre; four brothers, Clarence, Edward, Wilson and Louis Pierre; two sisters, Beulah Burdis and Juianne Pierre; and one grandson. She was a Baptist and a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church. ROLAND ROBINSON Roland Kendell "Ro Ro" Robinson, 11 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday at community F uneral Home. Dismissal services will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with burial in St. John Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Lynn Robinson; his father, Dion Maryland; his grandmother, Lorraine Robinson of Houma; his great-grandmother, Gloria Morris; his great-great-grandmothers, Emma A. Dewey and Velma Morris of Houma; his grandfather, Roland Morris Jr. of San Diego, Calif.; and his great-grandfather, Roland Morris Sr. of Houma. He was preceded in death by his great-great-grandparents, Mary D. Singleton, Isiah Singleton Sr. and Peter Dewey of Houma of Houma; one aunt Barbara Delandro; three uncles, John Singleton and Charles Dewy; and his grandmother, Donna Marie Maryland. LUCILLE THIBODAUX Lucille Pertuit Thibodaux, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and form 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Fuenral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Milton, Charles J. and Wilbert L. Thibodeaux; one daughter, Gladys Hebert; one brother, Edward Pertuit; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis P. Th ibodaux; her parents, Clovis and Ursule Pitre Pertuit; two sons, Murphy and Nilton Thibodeaux; two daughters, Mildred Parks and Velma Dufrene; three brothers, Clay, Buddy and Mabry Pertuit; and three sisters, Elmire Foret, Helen Degruise and Mildred Pertuit. ALICE ZELENKA Alice Hunter Zelenka, 87, a native of Columbia County, Fla., and frequent visitor to Houma, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998. Graveside services were Friday in Oaklawn Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Louis G. Zelenka, a native of Houma; two sons, Louis Zelenka Jr. of Douglas, Ga., and Michael Zelenka and wife Linda of Orange Park, Fla.; four sisters; one brother; and three grandchildren. She was a retired legal secretary, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 26, 1998 JUSTIN DAWSON Justin Tremaine "J.T." Dawson, 19 months, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, June 22, 1998. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Gaye Wallis Dawson Sr.; his grandparents, Hollis and Octavia Dawson, and Abraha m and Rosemary Wallis; his great-grandmother, Hlen Mar; two brothers, Mark Dawson Jr. and Jeffery Wallis; his sister, Maria Hills; and his foster sister, Heather St. Julien. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce Edward and Phillips and Abraham Hollis Dawson. ARTHUR PICOU Arthur J. "Coon" Picou, 90, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his wife, Marie Guidry Picou. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin Picou and Aurora Galjour Picou Rigaud; two brothers, Antoine "Pado" and Wiltz "Grey" Picou Sr.; one half-brother, Louis "Tin" Rigaud; and two sisters, Aline Guidry and Armel Parra. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a Free Mason and member of Lafourche Lodge No,. 427. MCKINLEY SCOTT SR. McKinley "Mack" Scott Sr., 46, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Dularge, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Dularge. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturda y at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, rosa M. Scott of Dularge; one son, McKinley Scott Jr. of Dularge; three daughters, Jerne Marie Martin, Kamika Chaplle Scott and Brittany Nicole Scott, all of Houma; six brothers, Herman, Glenn Michael and Steven Scott, all of Houma, Warren Scott of New orleans, Edward Scott of Gonzales and Terry Scott of Gonzales and Terry Scott of Missouri; three sisters, Jackie, Sandra and Babette Scott, all of Houma; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Riley Scott Jr. He was a radio technical electrician and a member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 27, 1998 TRUETT SPRAKER Truett Ross "T.R." Spraker, 76 a native of Huntsville, Texas, and former resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998 in Wyoming. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Casper, Ariz. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley M. Eschete of Casper; two sons, Terry Spraker of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Ted Spraker of Soldotna, Alaska; one sister, Alba Sutterfield of Huntsville; six grandchildren; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Herbert and Hattie Mary Lawlis Spraker. He was a former district manager for Dialog Company, a u.S. Coast Guard veteran and a former deacon at First Baptist Church in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for Children, the Tideons, Boyd Avenue Baptist Church or any charity. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 28, 1998 MARIE LEBOEUF Marie Amsey Kieff LeBoeuf, 83, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the knights of Columbus Home in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Montegut. She is survived by one son, Horace Pierre LeBoeuf Jr. of Morgan City; six daughters, Marie Traina of St. Thomas Virgin Islands, Lamar Caesar of Bremerhaven, Germany, Verna Lively of Houston, Texas, Lorraine Gallo of Metairie, Lynette LeBoeuf of Chauvin and Marsha LeBoeuf of Alexandria; one sister, Isaure Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Horace Pierre LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Beauregard Kieff and Clemense LeCompte Kieff; two brothers, Davidson and Conley Kieff; two sisters, Elzire Kieff and Leona Kieff Chauvin; and one granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Gallo. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was also a homemaker. NAISE LEDET Naise Marie Dupre Ledet, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. today at Montegut Fire Station and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Mass will be at 2 p.m. at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Dennis White; her step-father, Cleveland Foret; three sons, cline Joseph Ledet, Wilfred Ledet and Armand Ledet; two daughters, Dez Pellegrin and Elaine Robichaux; one brother, Wickliff Dupre; one sister, Noelia LeBoeuf; 42 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 47 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Joseph Ledet; her parents, Armand and Eliska Brunet Dupre; one son, Allen Ledet; three brothers, Wilson, Paul and Dennis Dupre; one sister, Victoria Dupre and four grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. JACK MURPHY Jack Donald Murphy, 33, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 26, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial in Magonolia Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Patricia Buquet Murphy of Houma; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. A.J. (Audrey) Autin Buquet of Houma; one son, Austin Jack Murphy of Houma; one brother, Wayne Frederick Murphy of Houma; two sisters, Sheri Lynn Murphy and Mrs. Malcolm (Audra) Neal, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Aubin (A.J.) Buquet; and his paternal grandparents, W. O. and Lou Zane Davidson Murphy. He was the owner of Aqua Pool Services and a member of First United Methodist Church. LENA PORTIER Lena Molaison Portier, 88, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday, June 26, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. II Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Arthur, Ruben, Roy and Jerry Cunningham all of Houma; one step-son, Clay Portier; one step-daughter, Idola Marcel of Ho uma; one brother, Luby Molaison of Raceland; three daughters, Anita McLoughlin of Paridis; Una Mae Orlopp of LaCombre and Elizabeth Savoie of Thibodaux; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Joseph Cunningham; her second husband, Clifford Joseph (Buck) Portier; her parents, Onazip Molaison and Bernadette Matherne Molaison; two step-sons, Herman and Davis Portier; two brothers, Randolph and Nelson Molaison; three sisters, Olive Matherne, Louise Marcel and Jeane Schmell. She was a parishioner of Mfaria Immacolata Catholic Church and a homemaker. EVELIA SOLEY Evelia "Vela" Soley, 87, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, June 26, 1998. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery inGalliano. She is survived by three sons, Clifton John Pierre Soley, Clayavington Jcques Soley and Harris Eugene Soley; two daughters, Deloria Martha Soley Dantin and Gloria antionette Soley McDonald; two brothers, Wilcliff and Drovis Dardar; one sister, Artenasie Dardar; 18 grandchildren; six great -grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and six ste p-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; optez Joseph Soley; her parents, Lucien B. and Louisia A. Dardar; one son, Felton Soley; one son-in-law, Bobby Dantin Sr.; one brother, Oris Dardar; and one sister, Louise Dardar. She was Catholic. DONALD STRINGER Donald Joseph Stringer, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:35 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Home in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church inChauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Earline Brunet Stringer of Chauvin; his mother-in-law, Lena Robichaux Brunet of Houma; three sons, Dwayne A. Stringer of Bourg, Alex F. Stringer of Montegut and Lance A. Stringer of Chauvin; two daughters, Mrs. Josseph (Arlene) Blanchard Jr. of Hiram, Georgia and Mrs. Aswell (Donna) LeCompte of Bourg; one sister, Rose May Lapeyrouse of Houma; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Middleton Justin Stringer and Iva Ann Theriot Stringer; and one sister, Elaine S. Landry. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of Knights of Colu mbus 5013, Past faithful Navigator of Patrick V. Curran 4th Degree Assembly and was employed by Hunt Petroleum Inc. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 29, 1998 STELLA CALLAHAN Stella Marie Landry Callahan, 91, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:02 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass was scheduled for 4 p.m. today at the church, with burial int the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Houston J. Callahan; one daughter, Mary Ann Danos; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix J. Callahan; her parents, Augustin and Eve Sandras Landry; one brother, Agustin Landry, Jr.; and four sisters, Lucille "Lou" Thibodaux, Lucia Thibodaux Danos, Nola Landry Savoie and Bellie Schouest. NORMAN DARDAR SR. Norman A. "Man" Dardar Sr., 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998. Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Pointe-aux-Chenes fire station. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at eh fire station, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Brunet Dardar; two sons, Alvin and Norman Dardar Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Jason (Marie) Dufrene; three brothers, Davis, Percy and many Dardar; one sister, Shirlene Markham; and nine grandchildren. VET DUGAS Vet Joseph Dugas, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 26, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by one son, Michael Fredrick Dugas and wife, Trudie Boudreaux Dugas; one stepdaughter, Lindy A. Stark; one sister, Barbara Francis Dugas Boudreaux; one grandchild; four step grandchildren; three nieces; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Fredrick and leafy Bonvillain Dugas; one stepson, Donald J. Adams; and his grandparents, Henry Clay and Francis Antil Bonvillian, and Augustin and Barbara Bellanger Dugas. He was U.S. Army Korean War veteran. IRMA DUPRE Irma Ford Dupre, 69, a native of Choctaw and resident of Schriever, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of mem ories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Nolan Dupre of Schriever; two sons, David Dupre of Chackbay, and Roy Dupre of Thibodaux; two daughters, Elise D. LeBoeuf and Judy Ann Prestenbach, both of Coteau; four brothers, Henry Ford of Bayou Blue, Harry Ford of Thibodaux, arthur Ford Jr. of Choupique, and Adam Ford of Schriever; three sisters, Lilly Mae Clement of Thibodaux, Marie Samanie of Bayou Blue, and Josephine Peltier of Choupique; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Authur Lionel and Louise Thibodaux Ford Sr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. ANTOINE GUIDRY Antoine guidry, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 4:38 p.m. sunday, June 28,1998. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Maurice Guidry; one daughter, Jeannie G. Rousse; and one sister, Mrs. Alces (Nancy) Callais. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clovesia L. Guidry; his parents, Etienne and Marie Mobley Guidry; one brother, Paul Guidry; and seven sisters, Mrs. Eddie (Antoinette) Rousse, Henrietta Vizier, Mrs. Webb (Rosia) Griffin, Mrs. Victor (Leonia) gisclair, Mrs. Robert (:Doris) Curole, Mary Lou Phares and Lelia Lorraine. JOHN HAWKINS John "Buster" Hawkins, 85, a native and resident of Gheens, died Friday, June 26, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at eh church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with dismissal services following at Sunlight Baptist church in Gheens, with burial in Sunllight Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, annie Mae Jones harkless; two sons, Ronald J. and Charles E. Harkless Sr.; five daughters, Barbara Davis, Janet Robertson, Carol Ford, Carolyn Robinson and Mry H. Ridgley; three sisters, Albertha Butler, Louise "Cloretha" Rowe and Enola Jackson; 27 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Louise Anderson Harkless; two sons, James A. and John J. Harkless Jr.; two brothers, Peter and the Rev. James Harkless; and two sisters, Nancy thompson and Alma Jackson. He was a retired school bus driver of Lafourche Parish School system, a member of Sunlight Baptist Church and a member of St. Joseph Lodge No. 15 Free and Accepted Masons of Free and Accepted Masons of Thibodaux. TABATHA KRUMMEL Tabatha "Taboo" Boudreaux Krummel, 32, a native of Schriever and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Schriever, with burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula. She is survived by her father, Jesse Boudreaux; her stepmother, Betty Bonvillian Boudreaux; her mother Frances Willis; her mother's companion, Al Molaison; one daughter, Teyah Rene Krummel; four brothers, Virgil and Roland Guidry, Leo Albinson and Jess Boudreaux Jr.; five sister, Leona and Hazel Gagneaux, Jennifer Arceneaux, Breta Lacoste and Tammy Labat; and her grandmother, Rita Wilcox. She was preceded in death by one son, Ryuan Josh Krummel. She was the manager of Diamond Shamrock on Grand Caillou Road. SIDNEY LARIS Sidney Joseph "Chick" Laris, 91, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3 a.m. Monday, June 29, 1998. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with bu rial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sadie Falgout Laris; one son, Rudy B. Laris Sr.; one daughter, Wanda Laris Detillier; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward F. and Anna Barrilleaux Laris; three brothers, Maurice, Sabin and Edward Laris Jr.; and three sisters, Annette and Anne Laris and Jeanne Laris Galliano. He was parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. ROLAND NAQUIN Roland Anthony Naquin, 67, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died at 12:07 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Marcel Naquin; his mother, Ester Olivier Naquin; two daughters, Naomi Naquin Frederick and Daphne Naquin Hebert; two brothers, Nolan Naquin of Bayou Gauche, and Leonard Naquin of Schriever; three sisters, Ruth Cortez and Lovely Ann Holbrook, both of Schriever, and Rena Gagneaux of Cortez, Col.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Anthony Naquin; his grandparents, Anidas and Ell a LeBlanc Naquin, and Oscar and Celema Mike Olivier; and one infant sister, Ann Mary Na quin. He was a retired offshore production foreman for Union Oil Company and a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. URSULA SCHMILL Ursula Seidler Schmill, 73, a native of Germany and resident of Boutte, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 1998. Visitation was scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Edward Albert Schmill; three sons, Stephen, Walter and Edward a. Schmill Jr.; two daughters, May Schmill and Rosemary S. Aupied; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar A. and Anna E. Horsechelmann Seifler; one daughter, Sandra Lee Schmill; and one brother, Karl "Otto" Seidler. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American cancer Association. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JUNE 30, 1998. WILFORD COY Wilford Eugene "Bud" Coy, 69, a native of Mayflower, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 1998. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Fun eral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Ann Alloway Coy of Houma; his mother, Mabel Brizendine of Houma; four sons, Joseph, Martin and Jessie Bourg, all of Houma, and Henry A. Coy of Houma; six daughters, Arminda Vazquez, Linda Coy Helmer, Lucinda coy, Jamie Bourgeois and Taraha Dardar, all of Houma, and Sandee Felley of Rio Linda, Calif.; one sister, Donna Sue Summers of Houma; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Coy; his grandparents, William and Arminda Kerns; one daughter, Melinda E. Coy; one brother, Charlie Brizendine; one sister, Annie Brizendine; one grandson, Richard Kirby Coy; and one nephew, Victor Reynolds. He was a retired offshore cook for Edison Chouest Company. BERNICE GARAY Bernice Pitre Garay, 83, a native of Houma and resident of Weswego, died at 8:17 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 1998. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Westside Funeral Home in Marrero,. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in New Orleans. She is survived by one son Anthony Paul "Tony" Garay; special friend, Christian Finch; two nieces; four nephews; five gr eat-nephews; and five great-nieces; and two great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Juan A. Garay; her parents, Odressie and Ezar Engeron Pitre; two brothers; and one sister. CHARLIE WILLIAMS SR. Charlie Williams Sr., 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis- Terrebonne Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by two son, Charles Williams Sr. and wife, Wilma of Houma, and Michael Norman and wife, Lee Ester of Houma; two daughters, Sandra Norman of new Orleans, and Charlene Norman of Oakland, Calif.; one sister, Priscilla Hill of New Orleans; 30 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Charlie and Celestine Williams; seven brothers, Leonard, Joseph, Thomas, Jeffery, Elizah, James and Willie Williams; and five sisters, Irene Robertson, Anna Dorsey, Ettieth Smote, Elvira Gee and rebecca Washington. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church.