Obituaries for January 2002; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 16 Dec 2005 These files are not necessarily complete for any given date. ========================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ========================================================================= January 6, 2002 Walter "T.Y." J. Lirette Walter "T.Y." J. Lirette, 84, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Junior Lee Lirette and Rouline Lirette; one daughter, Mrs. L.B. Bernita L. Thibodaux; two brothers, Conrad and Randolph Lirette; two sisters, Viola L. Pellegrin and Beatrice L. Blanchard; 17 grand children, 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louella Soudelier Lirette; his parents, Albert and Ida Boudreaux Lirette; one son, Stuart Lirette; four brothers, Edward, Albert Jr., Wiley and Wilton Lirette; two sisters, Olivia Hebert and Laterina Domangue; one grandson and one great-granddaughter. A member of the Holy Name Society, Lirette was a commercial fisherman and retired from Delta Iron Works. ========================================================================= January 7, 2002 Clonise Dupre Dupre Clonise Dupre Dupre, 88, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Harmon Dupre and wife, Ouida, of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Sherwin Dupre and wife, Harriet, of Chauvin, Everard Dupre and wife, Kathleen, of Houma and Archie Dupre and wife, Elwanda, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two daughters, Janise Dupre Blanchard and husband, Gurvis, of Chauvin and Mona Dupre Bourg and husband, Jerry, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one sister, Olla Dupre Hotard of Pointe-aux- Chenes; 16 grandchildren, Rickie Dupre and wife, Linda, Wanda Dupre Pitre and husband, Daniel, Karel Dupre, Dinah Dupre, Debbie Dupre, Althea Blanchard Parks and husband, Terry, Denise Dupre Lirette and husband, Joel, Troy Dupre, Bryan Dupre, David Bourg, Rochelle Bourg Boudreaux and husband, David, Rory Dupre and wife, Alva, Kyle Dupre and wife, Stacey, Jaimen Dupre, Kevin Dupre and wife, Shelley, Keith Dupre and wife, Jennifer; and 11 great-grandchildren, Joshua Dupre, Charlene Pitre, Brittney Malone, Joey Malone, Cody Parks, Brent Parks, Derek Dupre, Ashley Lirette, Paige Lirette, Brandon Boudreaux and Megan Dupre. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Dupre; her parents, Deme and Bridget Dupre; one grandchild, Lynette Blanchard, one great-grandchild, Jared Naquin; five brothers, Filmore, Ernest, Phillip, Paul and Pierre "Peter" Dupre; and six sisters, Victoria Lebouef, Emma Lebouef, Bernice Lebouef, Laura Naquin, Cornelia McMillian and Emily Lebouef. She was a homemaker and was retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board as a food service technician. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of the St. Charles Ladies Altar Society and Woodmen of the World. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge if arrangements. ========================================================================= January 10, 2002 Clista Authement Neal Clista Authement Neal, 75, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 9:26 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Montegut Fire Station in Montegut. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Luby Neal of Montegut; one son, Wayne Neal of Montegut; three daughters, Susan N. Billiot, Linda N. Bourg and Tami Neal, all of Montegut; two brothers, Ray Authement of Montegut and Murray Authement of Bourg; one sister, Berthile Levron of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laby and Elodie Guidry Authement; and one brother, Libby J. Authement. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. ========================================================================= January 14, 2002 Irma Luke Trahan Boudreaux Dupre Irma Luke Trahan Boudreaux Dupre, 86, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 2:56 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Jerry J. Boudreaux and wife, Christine of Houma; one step-son, Nelson Dupre of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Naquin of Bourg; Mrs. Faquard (Florence) Lirette and Mrs. Raleigh (Josephine) Breaux; one step-daughter, Mrs. John (Rita) Daigle of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Allen Trahan; her second husband, Nolan J. Boudreaux; her third husband, Paul B. Dupre; her parents, Alcide Luke and Josephine Henry Luke; one daughter, Adeline Agnes Trahan; one granddaughter, Patrice Dumont; two brothers, Franklin "Frank" Luke and Sylvester "Vess" Luke; and six sisters, Azalie Callahan, Lillian Dehart, Bridgett Dehart, Emma Boudreaux, Eunice Boudoin and Evelina Duplantis. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Annotation: from SSDI IRMA L DUPRE 12 Mar 1915 - 13 Jan 2002 (V) 70360 (Houma, Terrebonne, LA) 438-88-9469 issued Louisiana ========================================================================= January 21, 2002 Evelyn Mary Billiot Gisclair Evelyn Mary Billiot Gisclair, 83, a native of Bayou Perro and resident of Poplarville, Miss., died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2002. Services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Holy Family Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Benny Gisclair and Tony Gisclair of Poplarville; three daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Bertha) Matherne of Marrero, Mrs. Delma (Katie) Daigle and Mrs. Rudolph (Mary) Ledet of Picayune, Miss.; one brother, Tony Billiot of Dulac; three sisters, Betty Matherne of Marrero, Alma Boudreaux of Biloxi and Ethel Jude of Florida; 25 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennet Gisclair; her parents, August Billiot and Sidonia Creppel Billiot; one daughter, Bernice Cheramie; and two brothers, Kilbin Billiot and Clarence Billiot. She was a homemaker. ========================================================================= January 22, 2002 Emelda Cecile Lirette LaRussa Emelda Cecile Lirette LaRussa, 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002 Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Beverly LaRussa Bonvillain of Houma; one sister, Iona Laurent of Bridge City; four grandchildren, Karen Bonvillain, Laurie Bonvillain, Julie Fanguy and husband, Doug, and Randy Bonvillain; and three great-grandchildren, David Pellegrin Jr., Kristen Pellegrin and Evan Fanguy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen LaRussa; her parents, Sidney Lirette and Emma Duplantis Lirette; three brothers, Houston Lirette, Sidney Lirette and Harry Lirette; and six sisters, Sadie McElroy, Gertrude Boudreaux, Enola Fournier, Emma Duthu, Leona Brad y and Lucretie Buquet. She was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================= January 26, 2002 William "Willie" Hebert Jr. William "Willie" Hebert Jr., 35, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, died at 8:12 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 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 the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alma Santiny Hebert; his parents, William Sr. and Geraldine Gisclair Hebert; one son, Robbie Hebert; one step-son, Roddy Collins Jr.; and two sisters, Lisa Chiasson and Lydia Gaspard. He was preceded in death by one sister, Vickie Hebert. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of Bayou Fellowship Masonic Lodge No. 484. He was a truck driver. ========================================================================= January 28, 2002 Paul J. Blanchard Paul J. Blanchard, 89, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:56 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2002. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Emily Pellegrin; one daughter, Jo Ann Blanchard; three sisters, Eula Pellegrin, Lydia Lapeyrouse and Lydie Falgout; one grandchild, Christine Reed and husband, Frank; and two great-grandchildren, Amy Reed and Paul Reed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Theresa Theriot Blanchard; one daughter, Bonnie B. Sacco; four brothers, Dewey, Charles, Armand and Junius Blanchard; and one sister, Blanche Cunningham. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================= January 29, 2002 Wilman Josepy Guidry Sr. Wilman Joseph Guidry Sr., 49, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife, Glinda Gisclair Guidry; one son, Wilman J. Guidry Jr.; three daughters, Sherry Price, Rona Delatte and Danielle Cheramie; two brothers, Wilfred and Timmy Guidry; one sister, Wilma Duet; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest and Violet Verdin Guidry; and one daughter, Shantelle Guidry. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. ================================= January 29, 2002 Muriel Whipple "Terry" Bergeron Muriel Whipple "Terry" Bergeron, 82, a native of Bourg and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. today and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Rahenhorst Downtown Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, with burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Kathleen Mary Raffoul and husband, George, Julia Claire LeJeune and husband, Joseph Leon, Marie Bergeron and husband, Ron Kikuchi, and Alice Anne Bergeron and husband, Kumar Karakhet; two sons, Louis Mark "Buddy" Bergeron and Daniel Jude Bergeron; two sisters, Goldie Jouandot and Mazie "Dee" McCullough; two brothers, Warall "Bookie" Whipple and Marcel "Sim" Whipple; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Delma Bergeron; her parents, Mark McCool Whipple and Clothilde Marie Walker Whipple; and two brothers, Max Whipple and Leonard "Bink" Whipple. She graduated with an R.N. from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing and taught nursing during World War II at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital School of Nursing in Baton Rouge. =================================== January 29, 2002 Eula Duet Cassidy Eula Duet Cassidy, 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, died at 6:55 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2002. 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 New Prospect Cemetery in Old Town, Fla., at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Albert Cassidy; one daughter, Angela Cassidy Pinner of Old Town; one brother, Gilbert Duet Jr.; three sisters, Hazel Havard, Barbara Dufrene and Nell Duet; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Sr. and Fortuna Gisclair Duet. She was Catholic and a homemaker. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made for Masses for the deceased. ========================================================================= January 31, 2002 Josephine "Poole" Cunningham Babin Josephine "Poole" Cunningham Babin, 84, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon on Friday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Allen (June) Collins Jr., and Mrs. Eldrin "Short" (Evelyn) Chatagnier Jr. of Houma; two brothers, Horace Cunningham of Chauvin and Anthony "A.J." Cunningham of Houma; and five grandchildren, Elizabeth Collins Naquin and husband, James, Anthony James Collins and wife, Denise, Cody James Chatagnier, Sarah Katherine Naquin and Cloe Grace Collins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Joseph Babin; her parents, Enos Cunningham and Felician Lirette Cunningham; one daughter, Margaret Babin; three brothers, Druis Cunningham, Gillis Cunningham and Oneal Cunningham; and two sisters, Marlene C. Guidry and Emma C. Porche. She was a retired shrimp packer for Chauvin Packer Company and a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary No. 9608 of Chauvin and St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ January 31, 2002 Earl J. Fournier Earl J. Fournier, 78, a native of Raceland and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Fanguy Fournier of Bayou Blue; one son, Tommy Fournier of Houma; one daughter, Joann Jones of Harvey; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Fournier and Gertrude Roussel Fournier; and one brother, Ward Fournier. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion in Raceland. He was a self-employed retired pipeline welder. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. ============================= January 31, 2002 Maude Falgout Pierpont Maude Falgout Pierpont, 98, a native of Raceland, and former resident of Jefferson Parish and resident of Lacombe, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Nativity Church in Raceland with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Catherine P. Domangue, Constance P. Bentin and Carol A. Pierpont; one son-in-law, Roy P. Domangue Sr.; one brother, Elmo Falgout Sr.; one sister, Sadie F. Laris; 10 grandchildren, Roy J., Ronald and Albert Domangue, Elizabeth D. Kulas, Robert and Richard DeValcourt, William and Alexander Williams, Tracy W. Fontenot and Marisa W. Elliot; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert B. Pierpont Jr.; her parents, Joseph and Elvire Grabert Falgout; four brothers, Nelson Sr., Allence, Idie and L oney Falgout; and three sisters, Sidna F. Hunter, Lizzie F. Domangue and Josephine F. Aucoin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Annotation: from SSDI MAUDE PIERPONT 13 Dec 1903 - 29 Jan 2002 (P) (72) (none specified) 433-72-7906 issued Louisiana =========================================================================