Obituaries for September 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 ========================================================================= September 3, 2002 Mildred Samanie LeBlanc Mildred Samanie LeBlanc, 81, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Chacahoula, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Conrad M. LeBlanc; one daughter, Brenda LeBlanc of Chacahoula and fiancee, Lyn Decuir; one son, Gary LeBlanc of Chacahoula and wife, Karla; one son-in-law, Gary Schexnaydre of Destrehan; eight grandchildren, Tracy Ellender and husband, Mark, of Chacahoula, Marcelli Rosamond and husband, K.P., of Houma, Marine Sgt. Chad LeBlanc of Japan, Courtney LeBlanc of Chacahoula, Derrill Schexnaydre and wife, Angele, Ron Schexnaydre and wife, Ann, and Trey Schexnaydre and wife, Amy, of Destrehan; seven great-grandchuildren, Blaine Theriot, Justin and Hunter Ellender, Brendan Rosamond, Jacob and Joshua Schexnaydre; and Christopher LeBlanc; four sisters, Hazel Darcey of Bayou Blue, Evadence Boudreaux of Thibodaux, Oris Maronge of Houma and Gloria Naquin of Bayou Blue; and two brothers, Norris Samanie and Enest "Fatso" Samanie, both of Bayou Blue. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Wenda LeBlanc Schexnaydre; her parents, Adney Paul Samanie and Ernestine Hebert Samanie; three sisters, Myrtle Ledet, Brigette Babin and Lena Daigle; and one brother, Alton Samanie. She was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Altar Society of St. Lawrence Church in Chacahoula. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================= September 5, 2002 Delvin Joseph Henry Delvin Joseph Henry, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Guidry Henry of Houma; one son, David "Butch" Henry and wife, Gay Henry of Houma; three daughters, Patricia H. Chauvin and husband, Danny Chauvin, Mary E. Henry of Houma and Geraldine "Tootie" Henry of League City, Texas; two brothers, Floyd Henry and wife, Marion Henry and Harris Henry and wife, Judith Henry of Houma; one sister, Lelia H. Guidry and husband, Raymond Guidry of Houma; nine grandchildren, Linda C. Authement, Joey Chauvin, Donna Gibson, Wes Henry, Haley Mosely, Gary Henry, Henry Rogers, Celina Rogers and Christie Bonvillain; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Jonathan Fanguy, Jake Fanguy, Brandon and Brook Authement, Kurt and Dylan Chauvin, Lee Ann and Ernie Gibson, Carissa Henry, Jalen Mosely, Jamie Ray, and Ryan and Madyson Bonvillain. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenist Henry and Helen Brunet Henry. He was a retired marine supervisor for Chromalloy and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the TARC Board of Directors, current faithful comptroller of the Fourth Degree Judge A.J. Caillouet Assembly, a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Usher, Eucharistic Minister and Lector, past District Deputy Louisiana State Council Knights of Columbus, past Grand Knight, former District Deputy and past District Warden of the Knights of Columbus Bishop Neumann Council No. 5545, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3700 and a member of the American Legion. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================== September 5, 2002 Gertrude Williams Arceneaux Gertrude Williams Arceneaux, 86, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Magnus J. Arceneaux Jr. and wife, Gloria Vinet Arceneaux; one daughter, Geraldine Arceneaux Falgout; eight grandchildren, Magnus J. Arceneaux III, Bryan D. Arceneaux, Angela G. Arceneaux, Corey G. Arceneaux, Nolan P. Falgout III, Corbert J. Falgout, Russell A. Falgout and Anne F. Ozol; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Magnus Joseph Arceneaux; her parents, Joseph and Jeanne Authement Williams; one daughter, Pauline Anne Arceneaux; one son-in-law, Nolan P. Falgout Jr.; one brother, Richard O. Williams; and one nephew, Raymond J. Williams. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. ========================================================================= September 8, 2002 Julius "Jules" Earl Cunningham Julius "Jules" Earl Cunningham, 74, a native of Lutcher and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Mona Spahr Cunningham of Houma; two sons, Eric David Cunningham of Houma and Kevin Mark Cunningham of Foley, Ala.; one daughter, Anne Marie Cunningham of Lafayette; five brothers, Roy Edward Cunningham, Philip Cunningham, Kenneth Cunningham, Clay Cunningham of Houma and Anthony "Tony" Cunningham of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Grace Robichaux of Cumming, Ga., Janell Boudreaux of Baton Rouge and Linda Duplantis of Houma; and four grandchildren, Kevin Cunningham II, Kristy Cunningham, Kara Cunningham and Kirk Cunningham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond J. Cunningham Sr. and Amiee' LeCompte Cunningham; his grandparents, Martin and Corrine Chauvin Cunningham, Clay and Alida Robichaux LeCompte; two brothers, Armond J. "Sonny" Cunningham Jr. and Louis A. Cunningham; and one sister, Barbara Lovell. He was a retired cosmetologist and a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= September 8, 2002 Elizabeth Duet Ordoyne Naquin Elizabeth Duet Ordoyne Naquin, 75, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Monday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by three sons, Steve Naquin, Junius Ordoyne Jr. and David Ordoyne; six daughters, Mary N. Gibliant, Kathy N. Timmons, Sheila O. Kraemer, Janet O. Moore, Pamela M. Ordoyne and Ann M. Ordoyne; one brother, Hugh Duet; four sisters, Emelda Hidalgo, Inez Traigle, Loretta Aucoin and Hilda Duet; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Louis Ernest Naquin and Junius Ordoyne Sr.; her parents, Orphe and Aline Gros Duet; two brothers, Lawrence Duet and Chester Duet; and two sisters, Mildred Boudreaux and Doris Gibson. ========================================================================= September 9, 2002 Eula Mae Guidry Brignac Eula Mae Guidry Brignac, 64, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Assembly of God Church in Bayou Blue. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Perrylee Joseph Brignac Sr.; one son, Eric Paul Brignac Sr.; two daughters, Jacquelyn Mary Brignac Bullock and Lucinda Ann Brignac Hunsucker; two brothers, Eulin Guidry and Allen Guidry; one sister, Laura Mae Carrere; eight grandchildren; and one great-granchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Odon Guidry and Ophelia Liner Guidry; two sons, Keith Michael Brignac and Perrylee Joseph Brignac Jr.; four brothers, Olden "Doc" Guidry, Golden "Coon" Guidry, Peter "Bull" Guidry and Odom "Min" Guidry; and two sisters, Marie "Baba" Matherne and Florence "Flo" Boudreaux. She was a homemaker. =============================== September 9, 2002 Janet Danos Collins Janet Danos Collins, 71, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:42 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Danny Collins; one daughter, Corinne Collins Bourg; one brother, Nickless Danos Jr.; four sisters, Bella Theriot, Velma Lefort, Jeanne Arceneaux and Melba Donaghey; and three grandchildren, Katie Collins, Lauren Collins and Joseph Bourg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linberth J. Collins; her parents, Nickless Danos Sr. and Elisa Savoie Danos; one brother, Edward "Nick" Danos; and one sister, Emelda Allen. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================= September 14, 2002 Beatrice Thibodeaux Beatrice Authement Thibodeaux, 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Thibodeaux Jr. of Chauvin; one daughter, Brunella Luke of Chauvin; one brother, Hayes Authement and wife, Della, of Chauvin; three grandchildren, Kell Luke and wife, Donna, Todd Luke and wife, Karen, and Tilman Luke Jr. and wife, Patricia; and six great-grandchildren, Shelly Luke, Kristie Luke, Kristen Luke, Joeby Luke, Arthur Luke and Samantha Luke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Simpson Authement and Verna Collins Authement. She was a retired laborer for Indian Ridge Seafood after 48 years and was a member of Wards Seven Citizens Club, St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ========================================================================= September 15, 2002 Merlin Paul Price Merlin Paul Price, 54, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Dulac, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Family Church in Dulac. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Poiencot Price; his father, Claude Price; stepmother, Lois Breaux Price; one son, Michael Paul Price; one stepson, Timmy Blanchard; one daughter, Lori Christina Price Williams; three stepdaughters, Debra Boudreaux, Sandra Kelpsch and Donna Ard; one brother, Clay Price; three stepbrothers, Terry, Jay and Timmy Breaux; one stepsisters, Dottie Crochet; 10 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther "Te-Lou" Price; one brother, Clayton Price; and his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Justin Pellegrin and Mr. And Mrs. Ernest Price. ========================================================================= September 16, 2002 Rachel Bourg Barrios Rachel Bourg Barrios, 27, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:43 a.m. Saturday Sept. 14, 2002. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Barrios II; her parents, Ruth Cheramie Rushing and David Rushing; one son, Jonathan Bourg; one daughter, Tesla Barrios; her grandmother, Irene Ybarzabal Cheramie; and three brothers, Ritchie Bourg, Jason Bourg and Terry Bourg. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Bourg; one son, Kaleb Pitre; and her grandparents, Ralph and Ester Vegas Bourg and Linwood Joseph Cheramie. ========================================================================= September 18, 2002 Flavia Toups Bouvier Flavia Toups Bouvier, 90, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 8:21 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Ernest F. Bouvier Jr.; one daughter, Roberta B. Kiffe; one foster daughter, Australia T. Comeaux; two sisters, Clodine T. Pitre and Lorica T. Pitre; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Bouvier; her parents, Camilla Gisclair and Lovincy Toups; one infant son, Curtis Bouvier; one daughter, Merlyn B. Guidry; four brothers, Claydomire, Cleo, Liless and Claude Toups; and two sisters, Leoda T. Gros and Selica T. Schouest. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, Larose Senior Citizens serving as secretary for four years and president of the board of directors for six years and tutor in the Literacy program having taught French in public schools and the library to preserve our French heritage. ========================================================================= September 22, 2002 Kathleen Gardemal Kathleen Margaret Lapeyrouse Gardemal, 54, a resident of St. Martinville, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pellerin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Calvary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Gardemal; two daughters, Sharon Gardemal and Rachel Estrada and husband, Adam; four sons, Chris Gardemal and wife, Kimberly, Reuben Gardemal, Louis Gardemal and Anthony Gardemal; one brother, Dreus Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; three sisters, Juanita Adams, Norma Burkart and Lily Jambon; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parent, Louis and Isaura Kief Lapeyrouse; one daughter, Jennifer Michelle Gardemal; one brother, Louis Lapeyrouse; one granddaughter, Skye Michelle Gardemal; and one grandson, Dylan James Gardemal. She was a volunteer at Our Lady of Lourdes and the St. Martin Parish School System. She was a secretary at New Hope Christian Fellowship in Lafayette. ============================ September 22, 2002 Rhea St. Martin Rhea Marie St. Martin, 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:09 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2002. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 1 Cemetery. There will also be a rosary at 6 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. She is survived by her brother, Dr. Eugene C. St. Martin and wife, Peggy, of Shreveport; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Dr. Hugh Paul St. Martin Sr.; her mother, Celeste Marmande St. Martin; two brothers, Dr. Roy J. St. Martin and H.P. St. Martin Jr. She was a teacher in Terrebonne Parish for 45 years, a member of the Terrebonne Garden Club, Del ta Kappa Gamma, Terrebonne General Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer, Ladies Altar Society of St. Gregory, Honorary Teacher's Society, Friends of the Library and HARC Duplicate Bridge Club. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Bayou Area Children's Foundation, P.O. Box 2017 Houma, LA 70361; phone, 857-3577. ========================================================================= September 23, 2002 Carroll V. Gros Carroll V. Gros, 73, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Verna Pierce Gros; four sons, Glenn, Chris, Craig and Danny Gros; four daughters-in-law, JoAnn Foret Gros, Anne Dowdell Gros, Sheela LeBlanc Gros and Kathy Lefort Gros; one brother, Ronald Gros; three sisters, Ethel Gautreaux, Hazel Pitre and Geneva Reed; and eight grandchildren, Scott, Michelle, Danny James, Alissa, Leslie, Sarah, Thomas and Jack Gros. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Bertha Picou Gros; and two brothers, Lou Allen Gros and Leroy Gros. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. cFalgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================= September 24, 2002 Merle Courteaux Malbrough Merle Courteaux Malbrough, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Malbrough and Adeline Malbrough; two brothers, Gene Courteaux Sr. and Mack Courteaux; five sisters, Jeanette Billiot, Merline Gautreaux, Liz Blanchard, Kate Fanguy and Jennie Fanguy; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucuis Malbrough Sr.; her parents, Jimmie and Albertine Frazier Courteaux; one son, Lucuis Malbrough Jr.; five brothers; and six sisters. She was a homemaker. ========================================================================= September 29, 2002 Lucille Agnes Bourg Acosta Lucille Agnes Bourg Acosta, 91, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 until 10:45 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Community Center. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Adam Acosta Jr. of Bourg; two half- brothers, Nolan and Albert Bourg of Little Caillou; one sister, Lucina Bourg Rogers Hutchinson of Bourg; and two half-sisters, Annie Mae LeBouef and Rita Lapeyrouse of Little Caillou. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Acosta Sr.; parents, Zenon and Octavie Bourg; stepmother, Emsey Robichaux; one brother, Leo Bourg Sr.; one half-brother, Zenon Bourg; and one half-sister, Lena Bourg. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church and an honorary member of the St. Ann Ladies Altar Society. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing. =========================================================================