Obituaries for AUGUST 2003; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by Cynthia F. Daigle. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 5 November 2012 This file has been modified to include obit abstracts done by Brian Oster where full obits were not available. Brian Oster’s Obits were reformatted by Cynthia Daigle 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 ************************************************ ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 1, 2003 CHAMPAGNE, CHANEY JOSEPH * age 45, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:52 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003 *visitation to service time Sunday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; services Sunday at the church * survived by his mother, Dora Champagne; four brothers, Delaney, Shannon, Joshua and John Champagne; one halfbrother, Jimmy Autin; two sisters, Sidonia and Brandi Champagne; two nephews, Kyle and Jordy Champagne; and one niece, McKenzie Champagne * preceded in death by his wife, Myra Guidry Champagne; and his father, Nathan J Champagne * detective with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and was a member of the Lafourche Deputies Association, National Sheriff’s Association and American Angus Association. He was a cattleman and hunter * Samart Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 1, 2003 HARRELSON, KURT E. ‘WOODY’ * age 31, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 3:52 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery * survived by his wife, Melissa Foret Harrelson; his parents, Terry Harrelson and Rosemary Harrelson; one son, Collin P. Harrelson; one daughter, Hailey E. Harrelson; two brothers, Toby and Reggie Harrelson; and one sister, Angel Harrelson * detective with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and served 10 years with the Thibodaux Police Department; member of the Woodman of the World Lodge No. 664; Catholic ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 1, 2003 MCAFEE, ANITA JOE JOHNSON * age 54, a native of Leesville and former resident of Carrollton and Waxahachie, Texas, died Monday, July 28, 2003; fought a courageous battle for 23 years with breast cancer * memorial service to celebrate her life Saturday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waxahachie; donated her body to Tulane Medical School in New Orleans * survived by her husband, Tom McAfee of Leesville; one son, Beau Gray; one daughter-in-law, Carrie Gray; three grandchildren, Savannah Gray, Steel Gray and Major Gray, all of Marion, Ill.; two brothers, Kenneth Johnson and Kelvin Johnson of Leesville; two sisters, Janet McGrath of Plano, Texas, and Abbie Griffin of Aubry, Texas; two stepdaughters, Kristin McAfee of Euless, Texas, and Laura Adams of Flower Mound, Texas; two stepgrandchildren, Grand Adams and Christian Adams of Flower Mound; and numerous nieces, nephews and a great number of friends * member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians Carnival Club ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 1, 2003 QUINN, HELEN ELIZABETH * age 84, a native of Lincoln County, Miss., and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003 * visitation today at Pleasant Ridge Pentecostal Church in Brookhaven, Miss.; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in New Hope Methodist Church cemetery * survived by one son, Larry Quinn and wife, Dora, of Larose; one brother, Sherman Adams of Brookhaven; one sister, Doris Adams Britt of Wesson, Miss.; four grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, George Raymond Quinn; her parents, Luther Adams and Mary Maude H. Adams; two brothers; and two sisters * homemaker and was Catholic ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 1, 2003 SERIGNY, MILTON L. * age 87, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Serigny Cemetery * survived by his wife, Adia Billiot Serigny; two sons, Roger A. and Alexie P. Serigny; two daughters, Rosalie and Bridget Serigny; two brothers, Andre and Noah Serigny; one sister, Metia Riggs; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and four step-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Zacharie Valentine Serigny and Norcina Dardar Serigny; one daughter, Ramona Serigny Curole; five brothers, Ulysse "Cockey", George, Mitchell, Joseph "Bouron" and James "Summergill" Serigny; and three sisters, Alzia Verdin, Valentine Dardar and Bridgette Boquet * trapper for Wildlife and Fisheries for 27 years and was a trawler; Catholic ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 1, 2003 TERRY, FRED PALMER * age 51, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Theriot, died at 11:01 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, Miss. * survived by his mother, Pasty Terry Cotton and husband, Jerrell; one brother, Bruce Terry of Houma and wife, Debbie; and one adopted brother, Raleigh Darcey * preceded in death by his father, Palmer Morris Terry ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 1, 2003 TROSCLAIR, LILLIE MAY * age 69, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Terrebonne, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by two sons, Aubrey Trosclair and Peter Trosclair, both of Houma; two daughters, Tammy T. Bell and Rita T. Bell, both of Houma; three brothers, Ernest, Richard and George Constrantchis; four sisters, Mary Agnes Theriot, Jeanette Hebert, Theresa Lirette and Rosalie Price; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Arthur P. Trosclair Jr.; her parents, Pierre Lawrence Constrantchis and Olvelia Marie Pellegrin; and one brother, J.C. Adams Constrantchis * employee of SECO, now Maison Deville; Catholic ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 2, 2003 CHAUVIN, LINDSEY JOSEPH JR. * age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:34 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Catherine Thibodaux Chauvin of Houma; his former wife, Lucy B. Chauvin of Montegut; one daughter, Angela C. Belanger and husband, Barry Belanger of Montegut; one stepson, Steve Robichaux and wife, Lori Robichaux of Houma; one stepdaughter, Sharon Roddy and husband, Dennis Roddy of Houma; one brother, Earl Chauvin and wife, Ruth Chauvin of Houma; four sisters, Lois Crochet and husband, Miller Crochet of Chauvin, Ola Crochet and husband, Lloyd Crochet, Rhetta Ledet of Houma and Elphie Savoie of Larose; two half sisters, Josephine Martin Stoufflet and Verdie Chauvin Peoples; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild * preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey Joseph Chauvin Sr. and Minnie LeBlanc Chauvin; two brothers-in-law, Ragis Ledet Sr. and Nuevas Savoie * retired owner of Crewboat Rentals and Drydock and was the owner of the Cajun Landing Dance Club; member of the American Legion Post No. 0380 and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 2, 2003 RICHARD, MARCEL * age 97, a native and resident of Lafourche Crossing, died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by one daughter, Emily Marse; and one son-in-law, Ronald Marse * preceded in death by his wife, Rose Darby Richard; his parents, Arthur and Emilena Gaubert Richard; three brothers, Guy, Preston and Arnold Richard; and four sisters, Eunice Chauvin, Ida Ordoyne, Irma and Noby Richard ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 2, 2003 RIVETTE, LARRY JAMES * age 56, a native of Abbeville and resident of Raceland, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003 * visitation to service time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Sunday at the funeral home chapel * survived by his parents, Dewey Sylvester Rivette and Yolanda Montet Rivette of Houma; one daughter, Nicole Rivette Lirette; one brother, Kenneth Rivette of Chauvin; one sister, Brenda R. Willis of Niceville, Fla.; and one grandchild * preceded in death by one son, Todd Anthony Rivette * driver for Ace Transportation; a Mason ======================================================================== = Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 3, 2003 BURKE, LLOYD P. SR. * age 74, a native and resident of Donner, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003 * visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Church in Chacahoula; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Victoria Arceneaux Burke; his three sons, Lloyd Jr., Mike and Danny; two daughters, Jane B. Hebert and Debra B. LeBlanc; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Marcelian Burke and Valerie Boudreaux Burke; one brother and two sisters ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 4, 2003 BROWN, TOMMY LYNN ‘CAPTAIN T’ * age 40, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 * visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery * survived by his wife, Alberta B. "Beatle" Brown of Houma; his parents, Billy Earl Brown and Dixie Faye Hale Brown of Ardmore, Okla.; two daughters, Amanda Faye Brown and Casandra Lynn Brown of Houma; two stepsons, Derrin James Lapeyrouse Jr. and Dameon John Lapeyrouse of Houma; two brothers, Benny Jo Brown of Ardmore, and Tim Earl Brown and wife, Delma of Waco, Texas; and two step- grandchildren * preceded in death by one brother, Billy Brown; and one sister, Glenda Brown * tugboat captain with Oceanic Fleet and was a member of Moose Lodge ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 4, 2003 CHAUVIN, LINDSEY JOSEPH JR. * age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:34 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Catherine Thibodaux Chauvin of Houma; his former wife, Lucy B. Chauvin of Montegut; one daughter, Angela C. Belanger and husband, Barry Belanger of Montegut; one stepson, Steve Robichaux and wife, Lori Robichaux of Houma; one stepdaughter, Sharon Roddy and husband, Dennis Roddy of Houma; one brother, Earl Chauvin and wife, Ruth Chauvin of Houma; four sisters, Lois Crochet and husband, Miller Crochet of Chauvin, Ola Crochet and husband, Lloyd Crochet, Rhetta Ledet of Houma and Elphie Savoie of Larose; two halfsisters, Josephine Martin Stoufflet and Verdie Chauvin Peoples; six grandchildren, Alex Belanger, Jacob Belanger, Dustin Roddy, Julienne B. Authement, Macy Robichaux and Katelin Robichaux; and one great-grandchild, Alexis Authement * preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey Joseph Chauvin Sr. and Minnie LeBlanc Chauvin; two brothers-in-law, Ragis Ledet Sr. and Nuevas Savoie * retired owner of Crewboat Rentals and Drydock and was owner of the Cajun Landing Dance Club; member of the American Legion Post No. 0380 and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 4, 2003 FROST, H. CAMBRON * age 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:24 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Alice Roth Frost; four sons, Cambron, James, William and Allen Frost; two daughters, Lisa Miller and Martha Lindley; one sister, Mary Allen "Tena" Kron; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Gertrude Frost; one brother, Henry Jamie Frost; and one sister, Evelyn Frost ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 4, 2003 LOUPE, CARRIE E. * age 20, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Cemetery * survived by her parents, Mitchell M. Loupe and Karen Morvant Dempster; one sister, Tracy A. Loupe; and her grandparents, Eugene and Carrie Loupe and Clifton and Thelma Morvant * Catholic ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 4, 2003 TERRY, FRED PALMER * age 51, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Theriot, died at 11:01 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003 * funeral services were held Saturday at the Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, Miss. * survived by his mother, Pasty Terry Cotton and husband, Jerrell; one brother, Bruce Terry of Houma and wife, Debbie; and one adopted brother, Raleigh Darcey * preceded in death by his father, Palmer Morris Terry ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 4, 2003 VIZIER, AURORA KYLEE * age three months, a native and resident of Galliano, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by her parents, Roy G. Vizier and Paulette M. Borne; one brother, Trey Cheramie; one sister, Sebastian Vizier; her grandparents, Jean and Johnny Vizier; and her great-grandparents, Margie and Roy LeBlanc * preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and Melza Serigny Borne * Catholic ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 4, 2003 ZELLER, GEORGE A. * age 68, a native of Luling and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel in Marrero; services Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery * survived by his wife, Dora Nell Durham; two sons, Ricardo "Ziggy" Zeller and Kevin Zeller; three daughters, Priscilla Zeller, Phylis Zeller and Lisa Zeller Cantrelle; three daughters-in-law, Tina, Linda and Cindy Zeller; three step-children, John, Mark and Matthew Chauvin; one brother, Harry P. Zeller; two sisters, Mary Lee Roberts and Anita Tregle; nine grandchildren; seven step- grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his first wife, Doris T. Knight; one son, George A. Zeller Jr.; his parents, Nora M. LeBlanc and M.J. "Joe" Zeller; one brother, Jules Zeller; and one sister, Rita Waterman ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 5, 2003 BROWN, TOMMY LYNN ‘CAPTAIN T’ * age 40, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 * visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery * survived by his wife, Alberta B. "Beatle" Brown of Houma; his parents, Billy Earl Brown and Dixie Faye Hale Brown of Ardmore, Okla.; two daughters, Amanda Faye Brown and Casandra Lynn Brown of Houma; two stepsons, Derrin James Lapeyrouse Jr. and Dameon John Lapeyrouse of Houma; two brothers, Benny Jo Brown of Ardmore, and Tim Earl Brown and wife, Delma of Waco, Texas; and two step- grandchildren, Shauna Smith and Jacques Billiot * preceded in death by one brother, Billy Brown; and one sister, Glenda Brown * tug boat captain with Oceanic Fleet and was a member of Moose Lodge * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 5, 2003 HEBERT, Gustave ‘Gas Pipe Gus’ ‘Web’ * age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; rosary recited today at the funeral home chapel; religious services Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery * survived by one son, Wayne Hebert of Houma; one daughter, Kathleen Naquin and husband, Roy, of Houma; four brothers, Curtis, Lionel, Gene and Waybrun Hebert Jr.; one sister, Lynette Liner and husband, Bert; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Rita Marie Pitre Hebert; his parents, Waybrun Sr. and Agnes Mary Hebert; one brother, Abren Hebert; and two sisters, Elvina Thibodeaux and Eula Mae Schellang * retired gas meter installer for Public Utilities and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 5, 2003 LEDET, MABLE THIBODEAUX * age 85, a native of Bourg and resident of Marrero, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003 * visitation Wednesday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; funeral prayers Thursday at the funeral home; mass Thursday at Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church in Marrero, with burial in Westlawn Park Cemetery in Gretna * survived by her husband, William Joseph Ledet Sr.; six sons, Rudolph, Clifford, Lawrence, Jimmy, Lenny and Larry Ledet; six daughters, Mabel Rogers, Geraldine Cardinal, Jenny Pendelton, Elaine Daigle, Dell Dardar and Velma Farve; one sister, Marceline Babineaux; 49 grandchildren; 109 great-grandchildren; and 40 great- great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Thibodeaux and Marie Vito Thibodeaux; one daughter, Rosalie Chelete; two sons, William Ledet Jr. and David Ledet Sr.; and three siblings, Adele Thibodeaux, Lawrence Thibodeaux and Agnes Detiveaux ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 5, 2003 STEWART, ELSIE MAE ‘MARY’ * age 75, a native of Houma and resident of Shreveport, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at New Zion Baptist Church; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one son, Isaac Stewart and wife, Ira Dean, of Houma; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives * preceded in death by her parents, Jordan and Mary Mitchel Stewart; two daughters, Renee’ Stewart and Mary Agnes Stewart McKay; one brother, Isaac Stewart; and two sisters, Louise and Thereasa Stewart * homemaker and a member of New Zion Baptist Church ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 6, 2003 CHAMPAGNE, ALLEN JOSEPH * age 92, a native of Bourg and resident of Larose, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one niece and one nephew * preceded in death by his parents, Ryle Champagne and Lizzy Falgout Champagne; one brother, A.J. Champagne Sr.; and one half-brother, Jasper Savoie * retired security guard with Southern Guard ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 6, 2003 JOHNSTON, Jane Grey * age 92, a native of Springfield, Mo., and resident of Lockport, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2003 * memorial service Saturday at Raceland Presbyterian Church, with burial of ashes at Eastlawn Cemetery in Springfield on Sept. 20, 2003 * survived by one niece, Mary McKerall and husband, Richard P. Steele of Houston; one nephew, Josiah Danforth McKerall III and wife, Charlene Stein McKerall of Schriever; four grand-nieces and grand- nephews, Jane Steele and Byron Danforth Steele of Houston, Lacey McKerall and Joey McKerall of Schriever; one stepson, William Johnston and family of Waco, Texas; one stepdaughter-in-law, Eva Jane Johnston and family of Henderson, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Eileen McKerall and Dorothy McKerall; and her faithful companion, Chewie * preceded in death by her husband, Col. Donald R. Johnston; her parents, Josiah Danforth McKerall and Mary Foster; one stepson, Robert Johnston; two brothers, William Foster and Josiah Danforth; and two sisters, Roane and Mary Grace McKerall * retired retail sales manager and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lockport Women’s Club and Mayflower Society; in retirement she worked tirelessly for the Louisiana Veteran’s Home, the D.A.R. School, patients at the V.A. Hospital and New Orleans and the local cancer drives; loved to travel and made five trips around the world; member of Raceland Presbyterian Church * Samart Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 6, 2003 NAQUIN, JOHN R. SR. * age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at noon Monday, Aug. 4, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Thursday at Friendswood Church of God, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery * survived by his wife, Lillian Billiot Naquin of Houma; two sons, John "Roger" Naquin Jr. and Tommy Matthew Naquin and wife, Jill, all of Houma; one daughter, Brenda Lee Truner and husband, Joseph, of Houma; one brother, Efram Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Oleus Naquin and Florida Dardar Naquin; one daughter, Brunella Ann Naquin; three brothers, Stanley, George and Usay Naquin; and two sisters, Stella Naquin and Rose Naquin Dupre * retired commercial fisherman; Catholic ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 6, 2003 WARD, EARL CHARLES ‘E. C.’ * age 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 * visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery * survived by his wife, Gloria Ward of Kenner; one son, Earl Charles Ward Jr. of Kenner; one stepdaughter, Lovie Osburn of Kenner; two sisters, Pearl Ward Brown and Almeta Ward of Houma; and three grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Ward and Viola Steward Ward; one brother, Joseph Ward Sr.; and one sister, Viola Mae Ward Bellot * retired medical technician at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and was a U. S. Army veteran; member of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 6, 2003 WILLIAMS, THEODORE ‘TUT’ * age 70, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003 * visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to service time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Adeline Williams of Thibodaux; five sons, Lionell and Ronald Williams of Stockton, Calif., Leonard and Gerald Williams of Sacramento, Calif., and Walter Lee Williams of Labadieville; five daughters, Betty Jean Wade of Oakland, Calif., Barbara White of Suisun, Calif., Arlene Williams of Paincourtville, Karen Willis of Houma and Beverly Murray of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mable Woods and Ora Mae Hamilton, both of Thibodaux; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great- grandchildren; and numerous relatives * preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Williams Sr. and Hortouse Williams; his first wife, Rose Mae Williams; one son, Theodore Williams; and two brothers, Willis Williams and Charlie Williams ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 7, 2003 COLLINS, WILLIAM HARRELL ‘BILL’ SR. * age 81, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by three sons, Billy Collins Jr. and wife, Sharon, James E. Collins and wife, Tammy, and Robert T. Collins and wife, Sara, all of Houma; two daughters, Susan C. Bourg and husband, Timothy, and Janet C. Himel and husband, Kent, of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Lois Rhorer Collins; his parents, Carl S. Collins and Pauline Harrell Collins; two daughters, Joan Eleanor Collins and Linda Collins; and one brother, James E. Collins * retired owner-businessman of Collins Maintenance Services Inc. and was a U. S. Army Air Force Veteran of World War II; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 7, 2003 EILAND, EVELYN * age 61, a native of Petal, Miss., and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:07 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003 * visitation to funeral time today at Christian Fellowship Church; religious services today at the church, with burial in Valhalla Cemetery in Seemes, Ala. * survived by her husband, Dr. Harold Eiland; one son, Harold Gene Eiland Jr.; three daughters, Cheryl Kiker, Cyndee Fleetwood and Donna Webb; one brother, Lynwood Lewis; three sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Naomi Pierce and Patricia Mills; and nine grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Eric and Voncille Lindsey Lewis; and one sister, Gladys Pippin ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 7, 2003 TERREBONNE, MAURICE A. ‘MOE’ JR. * age 39, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 11:27 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Melissa Domangue Terrebonne; his mother, Edwina Dunn Terrebonne; one son, Maurice Abe Terrebonne III; one daughter, Alaina Marie Terrebonne; one brother, David Paul Terrebonne; and two sisters, Marisa Ann Soderstrum and Shelia Lynn Bradberry * preceded in death by his father, Maurice Abe Terrebonne Sr. * member of the Rotary Club, Bayou Boys Hunting Club, Grand Isle Youth Organization and a lifetime member of the Grand Isle Red Fish Rodeo Association; parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 8, 2003 COLLINS, MERLIN * age 38, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 3:08 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery * survived by his mother, Shirley Collins of Los Angeles; his grandmother, Edna Gray of Houma; one son, Merlin Jones of New Orleans; four daughters, Merchandra Scott, Tiffney Jones, Mershawn Jones and Chaz Richardson, all of New Orleans; three brothers, Frank Collins of Seattle, Johnny Collins of Oakland, Calif., and Troy Collins of New Orleans; two sisters, Terry Simmons and husband, Lonnie of Moreauville, and Debbie Joshua and husband, Gary, of Houston; and three grandchildren * preceded in death by his grandparents, Lenton Gray, Clarence Gray, Isaiah Singleton and Mary D. Singleton ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 8, 2003 DAVIS, LAWRENCE ‘BABY’ JR. * age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:12 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel AME Church Cemetery * survived by one brother, Freddie Davis Sr. of Thibodaux; and three sisters, Elaine Davis and Amanda Davis, both of Thibodaux and Linda D. Aubert of Gray * preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Oralee Davis; one brother, Edward "Shack" Davis; and one sister, Mildred "Milly" Davis ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 8, 2003 MATHERNE, ELSIE JOSEPH ‘E. J.’ * age 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his wife, Audrey Chandler Matherne of Houma; two sons, Gregory Paul Matherne of Birmingham, Ala., and David Louis Matherne of Houma; one daughter, Bonnie Burns and husband, Robert Jr., of Houma; one brother, Harold Matherne of Dulac; five granddaughters; one great-grandson; and two step-granddaughters * preceded in death by his parents, Alzia "Joe" Matherne and Eleanore Armond Matherne; and one half-sister, Pearl Rochelle * retired bookkeeper for Morrison Home Center and was a member of the V.F.W. and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170; U. S. Army/Air Force veteran of World War II with an honorable discharge in 1946; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 9, 2003 August 09. 2003 12:51AM BELANGER, CLAIRE Claire Boudreaux Belanger, 85, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by her sons and daughters and their spouses; Roland "Jay" Belanger Jr., Claire L. Belanger, Harlan F. Belanger, John H. Belanger and wife, Nancy, Jean B. Landry and husband, Glenn, Henrietta B. Millet and husband, Danny, Mary "Aggie" Clark and husband, Eddie, Van P. Belanger and wife, Judy, Louis J. Belanger and wife, Dana, Mark E. Belanger and wife, Denise, and Alice A. Belanger; one brother, Loyola "Hook" Boudreaux; one sister, Ernestine B. Ellender; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five great-step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland J. Belanger Sr.; her parents, Van and Agnes Boudreaux; two brothers, F.E. Boudreaux and Emmett Boudreaux; two sisters, Gloria B. Haydel and Marie Van Boudreaux; and two grandchildren, Glenn P. Landry Jr. and Harlan F. Belanger Jr. She was a retired teacher at St. Francis de Sales Elementary School and was a member of St. Francis Altar Society, Houma Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Terre-bonne Literary Guild, Terre-bonne Retired Teachers Asso-ciation and Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society. She was a former parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish and most recently of St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Gregory Barbarigo Church Parish, American Heart Asso-ciation, American Cancer Society and Terrebonne His-torical and Cultural Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 9, 2003 DUFRENE, CLAUDE JOSEPH * age 71, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 4:29 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Sunday at Community Assembly of God Church in Bayou Gauche; religious services Sunday at the church with burial in Sunset Cemetery * survived by his wife, Dora Dufrene; one son, Bennett Claude Dufrene; three daughters, Myra Anne Soulé, Molly Annette Badeaux and Myrna Lee Bertolet; two brothers, Ronald and Donald Dufrene; four sisters, Joyce Plaisance, Vera Deville, Reva McPhail and Rebecca Badeaux; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Mark Dufrene and Zoe Comardelle Dufrene; and one brother, Naaman Thomas Dufrene ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 9, 2003 FARACE, MARY ANN * age 62, a native of St. James and resident of LaPlace, died at 4:05 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation to service time Sunday at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home Chapel in LaPlace; services Sunday in the chapel with a private burial * survived by three sisters, Helena F. Benoit, Josephine F. Baker and Frances F. Oubre; one brother, Leo Farace; and numerous nieces and nephews * preceded in death by her parents, Camille J. Farace and Josephine Lillian Tabor Farace; three brothers, Anthony, Camille Jr. and Clovis Farace; and one sister, Katherine Farace ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 9, 2003 August 09. 2003 1:00AM GALLIANO, THEOPHILE Theophile J. Galliano, 80, a native of Galliano and resident of New Iberia, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Monday at St. Joseph Church in Galliano. Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Doucet Galliano of New Iberia; one stepson, Philip Boudeloche Sr. and wife, Judy, of New Iberia; two stepdaughters, Joella Callais of Raceland and Mary Collins of Galliano; one brother, Andrew Galliano of Grand Isle; seven step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominque Galliano and Armanas Lasseigne Galliano; and four brothers, O'Neil, Paul, Delmas and Anidas Galliano. He was a supervisor and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 9, 2003 RODRIGUE, ALMA BLANCHARD * age 79, a native and resident of Bayou Crab, died at 3:48 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry J. and Karen S. Rodrigue; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ida Ann and Merrick Hidalgo, Karen and William Parker, and Cheryl A. Rodrigue; one brother, Bonnie Edward Blanchard; four grandchildren, Craig Rodrigue, Renee Schofield, Daniel Hidalgo and Jason L. Hidalgo; and seven great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Lorris Joseph Rodrigue; her parents, Jules and Blanche Percle Blanchard; one daughter, Sharon Ann Rodrigue; and two sisters, Bertha B. Schillaci and Estella B. Templet * retired teacher’s aide from Assumption Parish School Board ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 10, 2003 BELANGER, CLAIRE BOUDREAUX * age 85, a lifelong resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1 * survived by her sons and daughters and their spouses; Roland "Jay" Belanger Jr., Claire L. Belanger, Harlan F. Belanger, John H. Belanger and wife, Nancy, Jean B. Landry and husband, Glenn, Henrietta B. Millet and husband, Danny, Mary "Aggie" Clark and husband, Eddie, Van P. Belanger and wife, Judy, Louis J. Belanger and wife, Dana, Mark E. Belanger and wife, Denise, and Alice A. Belanger; one brother, Loyola "Hook" Boudreaux; one sister, Ernestine B. Ellender; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five great-step-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Roland J. Belanger Sr.; her parents, Van and Agnes Boudreaux; two brothers, F.E. Boudreaux and Emmett Boudreaux; two sisters, Gloria B. Haydel and Marie Van Boudreaux; and two grandchildren, Glenn P. Landry Jr. and Harlan F. Belanger Jr. * retired teacher at St. Francis de Sales Elementary School and was a member of St. Francis Altar Society, Houma Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Terrebonne Literary Guild, Terrebonne Retired Teachers Association and Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society; former parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish and most recently of St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish * Falgout Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 9, 2003 DAIGLE, RITA MARIE DUPRE * age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003 * visitation today at Chauvin Funeral home and to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery * survived by her husband, John P. Daigle of Houma; three sons, Richard P. Daigle, and Mark J. Daigle and wife, Peggy, all of Houma; one daughter, Sandra A. Daigle of Houma; one brother, Nelson J. Dupre of Houma; one half-brother, Jerry Boudreaux of Houma; and three half-sisters, Betty Boudreaux Naquin, Josephine "Phennie" Breaux of Bourg and Florence Boudreaux Lirette of Houma * preceded in death by her parents, Velma Marie Foret and Paul B. Dupre * homemaker, a loving wife of 51 years, a loving mother and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 9, 2003 FRANCOIS, AGNES * age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation Monday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at New St. John Baptist Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery * survived by three brothers, Oliver and Benny Francois Jr., and Calvin Scoby; and five sisters, Delores and Eartha Francois, Mary Sims, Rose Francois Myles and Earline Scoby * preceded in death by her husband, Julian Guliford; her companion, Earl Smith; her parents, Benny Francois and Olivia Jones Francois; one brother, Wilbert "C.B." Francois Sr.; and two sisters, Gloria and Eartha Francois * homemaker and a member of New St. John Baptist Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 10, 2003 GRIFFIN, BRIGETTE ‘B. B.’ BOUZIGARD * age 50, a lifelong resident of Golden Meadow, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Monday at Lafourche Full Gospel Church; religious services Monday at the church * survived by her husband, James Griffin; her mother, Helen Dardar Gindrat; one son, Daniel Griffin; two daughters, Billie-Jo and Jamie Griffin; three brothers, Timothy, Clifton and Lorris Bouzigard Jr.; three half-brothers, Beau Bouzigard, Lorris James Bouzigard and George Bouzigard; one sister, Helen Ann Bouzigard; one half-sister, Tonya B. Dennis; two stepsisters, Cathy Lewis and Wanda Godwin; and one grandchild, Tierney Lanier * preceded in death by her father, Lorris Bouzigard Sr.; her stepfather, Danny Gindrat; her grandparents, Brigette Williams and John A. Dardar, and Emilie Dantin and Edgar Bouziga * Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 10, 2003 MATHERNE, EDMOND JOSEPH * age 86, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died at 3:34 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Aline Loupe Matherne; two daughters, Louella "Lou" M. Dufrene and husband, James, and Beulah M. Domangue; three brothers, Herman, Harrison and Wilbert Matherne; two sisters, Earline Matherne and Madeline Falgout; six grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Olympia Rivet and Leon Matherne; one son-in-law, Les Domangue; and three brothers, Norman, Tilman and Morrison Matherne * parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 10, 2003 NEAL, BLAKE ANTHONY * infant, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery * survived by his parents, Clifford Neal and Maryann Sumalinog Neal of Gray; one brother, Tyler Neal of Gray; and his grandparents, David and Sharon Neal of Houma, Adelaida Sace and Pablito Sumalinog of Manella, Philippines * preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy Moore Neal ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 10, 2003 August 10. 2003 12:26AM PELLEGRIN, VIOLA Viola Lirette Pellegrin, 77, a lifelong resident of Chauvin, died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by three sons, Murphy J. Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Carolyn, Michael P. Pellegrin and wife, Bonnie V., all of Chauvin, and Caroll D. Pellegrin and wife, Lisa, of Laurel, Miss.; one daughter, Irene P. Guidry and fiancé, Gillis LeBouef, of Chauvin; two brothers, Randolph Lirette and wife, Hazel, of Montegut, and Conrad Lirette and wife, Evelyn, of Chauvin; one sister, Beatrice Blanchard and husband, Gerald, of Chauvin; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy "Neg" Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Albert and Ida Boudreaux Lirette; one son, Merlin J. Pellegrin; two brothers, Wilton Lirette Sr. and Walter Lirette Sr.; three stepbrothers, Albert, Edward and Wiley Lirette; one sister, Laterina Domangue; and one stepsister, Olivia Hebert. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a retired bridge tender. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 10, 2003 THIBODEAUX, RANCE ALBERT * infant, a native of Raceland, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003 * burial and graveside service given Monday at St. Hilary Cemetery * survived by his parents, Ray and Tricia Thibodeaux; his grandparents, Hillary and Anne Thibodeaux, and Walter and Priscilla Hebert; and one sister, Sarah Margaret Thibodeaux ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 10, 2003 THOMAS, REV. JULES JR. * age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Reserve, died Wed., Aug. 6, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joe Baptist Church in Lutcher and Monday at Community Funeral Home in Houma; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray * survived by his wife, Yvette Smith Thomas; two sons, Herbert Thomas of Baton Rouge and Lionel Thomas of Thibodaux; three daughters, Gloria Thomas Cassell of Houston, Ann R. Thomas Jones of Houma and Veronica T. Ledet of Arlington, Md.; four brothers, Warren Thomas Sr. of Alexandria, Ulysses Thomas of Gray, Earl Thomas Sr. of Houston and Otis C. Thomas; two sisters, Audrey T. Mart and Laura T. Lee; nine grandchildren, eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives * preceded in death by his parents, Laura Paul and Jules Thomas Sr.; one daughter, Sherry T. Dyer; one brother, Wilbert Thomas; two sisters Ruth T. Franklin and Naomi T. Jack; and one grandson * founding pastor of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Reserve ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 11. 2003 12:47PM BOUDREAUX, LOTTIE Lottie Edith Theriot Boudreaux, 94, a native of Houma, former resident of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Oudia Boudreaux of Houma; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph Boudreaux; her parents, Arthur Theriot and Celestine Marcel Theriot; one son, Bobbie J. Boudreaux; and eight sisters, Agnes Traina, Libby Coulon, Olive Duplantis, Emma Pullaro, Lucille Duplantis, June Porche, Irene Collins and Bernice Harrell. She was a retired self-employed grocery store owner and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 11. 2003 12:48PM DAIGLE, MURPHY Murphy Joseph Daigle, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Mae Daigle; two sons, Del P. Daigle and Michael A. Daigle; three daughters, Brenda D. Lyons, Lyn D. LaRose and Cherie D. Fatica; five brothers, Clarence, Richard, Patrick, Willie and Edward Daigle; one sister, Ester Talbot; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Celina LeBouef Daigle; one son, Dennis "Wayne" Daigle; and two brothers, Chester and Allen "Joe" Daigle. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 11, 2003 DAIGLE, RITA MARIE DUPRE * age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003 * funeral services today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery * survived by her husband, John P. Daigle of Houma; two sons, Richard P. Daigle and Mark J. Daigle and wife, Peggy, of Houma; one daughter, Sandra A. Daigle of Houma; one brother, Nelson J. Dupre of Houma; one half-brother, Jerry Boudreaux of Houma; and three half-sisters, Betty Boudreaux Naquin, Josephine "Phennie" Breaux of Bourg and Florence Boudreaux Lirette of Houma * preceded in death by her parents, Paul B. Dupre and Velma Marie Foret Dupre * homemaker, loving wife of 51 years and a loving mother; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 11. 2003 12:49PM FOLSE, UZEE Uzee "Nock Bill" Folse, 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Terry J. and Brian J. Folse; one daughter, Mary Anne Folse Brodtman; nine grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and two step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odette Judith Breaux; his parents, Pierre and Alice Autin Folse; four brothers, Joseph "Bullet" Folse, Lovenci "Kank" Folse, Adolph "Doefay" Folse and Sidney "Tee Sid" Folse; and three sisters, Lovencenea F. "Toot" Vort, Lorieda F. Brown and Lena F. Robichaux. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 1340 West Tunnel Blvd., Suite 310, Houma, LA 70360. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 11, 2003 FRANCOIS, AGNES * age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at New St. John Baptist Church; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery * survived by three brothers, Oliver and Benny Francois Jr. and Calvin Scoby; five sisters, Delores and Eartha Francois, Mary Sims, Rose Francois Myles and Earline Scoby; and two goddaughters, Marie Lagarde and Lyn Myles * preceded in death by her husband, Julian Guliford; her companion, Earl Smith; her parents, Benny Francois and Olivia Jones Francois; one brother, Wilbert "C.B." Francois Sr.; and two sisters, Gloria and Eartha Francois * homemaker and enjoyed fishing; member of New St. John Baptist Church * Community Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 11. 2003 12:51PM THERIOT, EMILE JR. Emile "Melo" Honore' Theriot Jr., 66, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Collins Theriot of Houma; two sons, Todd Theriot and wife, Celena, of Grand Caillou and Dale Theriot and wife, Kristi, of Chauvin; two daughters, Landa T. Dupre of Houma and Donna S. Theriot o f Starkville, Miss.; two brothers, Bernard Theriot and wife, Judy, of Galliano and James Theriot and wife, Judy, of Houma; one sister, Maud Theriot Klingmen and husband, Allen, of Indianapolis; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Theriot Sr. and Maud Trosclair Theriot. He was a tugboat captain for Kirby Inland Marine Inc. and worked for Delaware Marine and Cenac Towing Company. He worked 42 years on the water. He was a U.S. Army veteran. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 11, 2003 TOTH, REV. VICTOR * age 81, a native of Vasasszonya, Hungary, and resident of Picayune, Miss., died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one brother, the Rev. Jeno Toth of Vasszesny, Hungary * preceded in death by his parents, Janos and Lina Milos Toth * retired pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay and was a teacher ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 12, 2003 BILLIOT, JOSEPH EDWARD ‘UNCLE PETE’ * age 78, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003 * visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Marie Gregorie Billiot; three sons, Albert Billiot of Dulac, Anthony Billiot of Breaux Bridge and Gene Billiot of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Eva Savoie, Edna Savoie, Janice Savoie and Rose Billiot, all of Thibodaux, and Shirley Billiot, Tullulah Cantrelle and Angela Billiot, all of Houma; 43 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Billiot and Euphrosie Martin Billiot; two sons, Raymond J. Billiot and Patrick Billiot; one infant daughter; three sisters, Thelma Verdin, Virginia Fitch and Emily Francis; two grandsons; and one granddaughter, Randii ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 12, 2003 August 12. 2003 12:00AM CALLAHAN, THOMAS Former Terrebonne Parish Councilman Thomas "Tommy" Anthony Callahan, 66, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Merril Hebert Callahan of Schriever; four sons, Allen M. Callahan, Laywood D. Callahan of Houma, David A. Callahan and Duane P. Hebert of Thibodaux; three daughters, Karen C. Morvant of Labadieville, Patti C. Waddle and Bridget Hebert of Schriever; 15 grandchildren, Buffy Besson, Hannah Besson, Jamie Gaspar, Christopher Waddle, Patrick Waddle, Benjamin Waddle, Thai Callahan, Sean Callahan, Calvin Callahan, David Callahan II, Crystal Callahan, Jacob Callahan, Carrie Hebert, Christopher Adams and Linzy Adams; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan Gaspar, Chandler Gaspar and Alexis Waddle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Callahan and Ezetta Porche Callahan. Callahan, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, was constable for Terrebonne Parish in Ward 1 for four years and assistant manager for West Park Climate Control. He was a Terrebonne Parish councilman for three years, representing District N in the mid-1990s. He was also a Houma Police officer from 1958 to 1966 and a Terrebonne sheriff's deputy in the late 1960s and early '70s. He was a member of the Mason Lodge No. 481 F&AM, Unity Lodge No. 267, J.P. Association of eight years, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office department 26 years, Cajun Grotto, Dune Patrol and Shriner's Club. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 12, 2003 CARNLINE, BRENDA LEBOUEF * age 59, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 1:01 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 * visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery * survived by two sons, Henry and Matthew Carnline; five daughters, Robin Bourgeois, Bridget Manry, Scarlette Guillot, Endora Hebert and Margo Faucheaux; one brother, Daniel LeBouef; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild * preceded in death by her husband, Willie Albert Carnline; and her parents, Royal and Lorraine LeBouef ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 12, 2003 CLOWDER, ELIZA LINDA * age 53, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Dulac, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003 * memorial service today at Clanton Chapel in Dulac * survived by her husband, Robert Clowder Sr.; two sons, Robert Clowder Jr. and David Clowder; three daughters, Angela Desselle, Rebecca Ann Clowder and Lena Mae Clowder; three brothers, Danny, Neal and Amos Lyons; six sisters, Betty, Aline, Helen, Evelyn, Megs and Bessie; and seven grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Oneal Lyons and Ida Barbre Clowder; and one brother, Andy Lyons * Christian ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 12, 2003 GALJOUR, EDGAR W. * age 80, a native of Cut Off and resident of Bourg, died at 2:37 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 * private services held * survived by one son, Rip Galjour and wife, Suzette; two daughters, Dale Marie Clark and husband, David Clark and Tonier Ann Clement and husband, Terry Clement; one stepson, Wayne Galjour Sr. and wife, Maureen; eight grandchildren, Tyann Peres, Angelle Robichaux, Tam Clement, Jene’ Clark, Murhea Galjour, Ricky Galjour, Gary Galjour and Wayne Galjour Jr.; and four great-grandchildren, Madalyn Robichaux, Katline Galjour, Ron Galjour and Ricky Galjour Jr. * preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Catherine Collins Galjour; his parents, Paul Galjour and Emile Adams Galjour; six brothers, Aubin, Van, Angelo, Whitney, Dominic and Richard Galjour; and two sisters, Hazel Rogers and Laura Pelletre * retired tool man for Halliburton * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 12. 2003 12:00AM GUIDRY, MICHAEL Michael John Guidry, 37, a native of Montegut and resident of New Orleans, died at 7:32 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date. He is survived by his parents, John Claude Guidry of Houma and Wilma Bevill Guidry of Grand Isle; and two brothers, James Edward Guidry and Joseph Wayne Guidry. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Lena Guidry and Woodrow and Rita Pearl Bevill. He was a former nurse at Tulane Medical Center. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 12. 2003 12:00AM ORGERON, MABEL Mabel Bergeron Orgeron, 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Raymond Orgeron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville "Red" Orgeron; her parents, Volcar and Josephine Usey Bergeron; three brothers, Emile, Clifford and Nolan Bergeron; and three sisters, Alice Bergeron, Odile B. Daigle and Juliette Bergeron. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 12, 2003 PELTIER, GEORGIA MAE GOUDY * age 71, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her mother, Cleora Goudy Watkins of Thibodaux; two grandchildren; four sisters, Barbara J. Goudy and Betty J. Goudy, of Thibodaux, Eula P. Hall and Mary L. Goudy of Portland, Ore.; four brothers, Isiah Goudy of Thibodaux, Sidney Goudy Sr. and Samuel Goudy of Chackbay, and Herman Goudy of Portland; three stepsisters, Delores Henderson, Louise Landers and Dorothy Johnson, all of Thibodaux; and four stepbrothers, the Rev. Ernest Watkins Jr. and Philip Watkins of Thibodaux, Freddie Watkins of New Orleans and Moses Watkins of Houma * preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Peltier; her father, Walter Goudy Sr.; her stepfather, the Rev. Ernest Watkins Sr.; five brothers, Walter Jr., Alvin, Nelson Goudy, Henry and Joseph Goudy; and one sister, Eda Goudy * served on the Usher Board No. 1, Deaconess Board and Pastor’s Aid Committee at Moses Baptist Church; past Worthy Matron of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star, Lafourche Parish Head Start Program, Lafourche Parish Office of Community Action, member of BISCO and grandparent teacher at South Thibodaux Elementary School; retired radio dispatcher with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 12, 2003 TERREBONNE, HENRY DONATE * age 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:47 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Helen Danos Terrebonne; two sons, Henry D. "Hank" Terrebonne III and Adrien Scott "Scott-oo" Terrebonne; one daughter, Jody Terrebonne Collins; one son-in-law, Nat J. Collins Jr.; two daughters-in-law, Feng Terrebonne and Dena B. Williams; three sisters, Ann T. Cheramie, Thelma Hassen and Pricilla T. Brock; five grandchildren, Jolie Collins, Natalie Collins, Nicolas Collins, Henri Terrebonne IV and Francois Terrebonne; two great- grandchildren, Morgan Vizier and Olivia Cantrelle; two step- grandchildren, Nat J. Collins IV and Carly Williams; and two step- great-grandchildren, Zach and Kelsi Collins * preceded in death by his parents, Donate H. Terrebonne Sr. and Sylvinia "Nina" Guilbeau Terrebonne; one brother, Tunney A. Terrebonne; and two sisters, Eula Duhon and Mary Terrebonne * retired employee of Chevron USA of Leeville and was a member of the Golden Meadow K.C. Council No. 9000, Pope Pius IX Fourth Degree K.C., American Legion Post No. 259, Cruisin Cajuns R.V. Club and Les Aimes du Cajuns R.V. Club; U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; enjoyed dancing, sporting events, traveling, carpentry work, camping, golfing, playing the piano, visiting family and friends, and was a Louisiana State University Tiger fan; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church * Samart Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 12, 2003 THERIOT, EMILE HONORÉ ‘MELO’ JR. * age 66, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003 * visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Barbara Collins Theriot of Houma; two sons, Todd Theriot and wife, Celena, of Grand Caillou and Dale Theriot and wife, Kristi, of Chauvin; two daughters, Landa T. Dupre of Houma and Donna S. Theriot of Starkville, Miss.; two brothers, Bernard Theriot and wife, Judy, of Galliano and James Theriot and wife, Judy, of Houma; one sister, Maud Theriot Klingmen and husband, Allen, of Indianapolis; six grandchildren, Kullen Theriot, Tony Dupre, Trent Theriot, Kali Theriot, Kasi Theriot and Kami Theriot; and two great-grandchildren, Lerin Fregeau and Shannon Dupre * preceded in death by his parents, Emile Theriot Sr. and Maud Trosclair Theriot * tugboat captain for Kirby Inland Marine Inc. and worked for Delaware Marine and Cenac Towing Company; worked 42 years on the water; U. S. Army veteran; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 12. 2003 12:00AM THIBODAUX, ENOLA Enola Eva Porche Ledet Thibodaux, 78, a native of Eagle Island and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wallace A. Thibodaux of Houma; one son, Bobby Ledet and wife, Norma, of Houma; one daughter, Ruth L. Ziepke of Houma; three sisters, Beatrice P. Ledet, Nettie P. Chauvin of Houma and Althea Ann "Bookie" P. Conner of West Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Rita Mae Porche and June Porche of Houma; and five grandchildren, Melissa Ziepke Hutchinson and husband, Angelo, Melody Ziepke Arceneaux and husband, Gerald, Scott Paul Ziepke and wife, Anne, Cory Ledet and wife, Tracy and Christy Ledet Owen and husband, Tom. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert J. Porche and Nettie Bergeron Porche; four brothers, Liley J. Porche, William P. "Bill" Porche, Herbert P. Porche and Elsey J. Porche; and four sisters, Lillian Ann Porche Lirette, Leona Marie Porche Hebert, Lucy Marie Porche Dupre and Lottie Marie Porche Puge. She was a homemaker and a retired butcher with Joe Catanese and was a member of Bereavement Organization. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 BARTON, BARBARA J. * age 67, a native of Henderson, Texas, and resident of Oil City, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, after a long battle with cancer * funeral services today at First Baptist Church in Oil City, with burial in Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery * survived two daughters, Barbara S. Guidroz and husband, Jimmy Guidroz of Purvis, Miss., and Teddie L. Hughes of Blanchard; one son, Teddy L. Barton Jr. of Oil City; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters * preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Lee Barton Sr.; and her parents, Troy Irwin and Lois Irwin * member of First Baptist Church in Oil City * McGuire Funeral Home in Vivian ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 BERGERON, LUPTON JOSEPH * age 90, a native of White Castle and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:06 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by numerous nieces and nephews * preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Gros Bergeron; his parents, Launee and Theresa Landry Bergeron; and one brother, Wortham H. Bergeron * World War II veteran ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 BREAUX, NOAH ‘N. J.’ * age 56, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 2:04 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 * visitation to funeral time today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; services today at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery * survived by his wife, Loretta Dufrene Breaux; one son, Robbie Breaux; four daughters, Suzanne, Melissa, Angela and Pamela Breaux; and two brothers, Roland Breaux Sr. and Nolan Breaux Sr. * preceded in death by his parents, Noah A. Breaux and Mary Eva Georgia Matherne Flippo; one daughter, Sheila Breaux; and one sister, Frances Breaux ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 CARRIZALES, SOSTENES MARTINEZ ‘TEVO’ * age 68, a native of Cud Anauach, Mexico, and resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2003 * services held at a later date in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico * survived by his wife, Antonia Silva Carrizales; three sons, Daniel Carrizales, Henry Reyna and Richard Reyna; six daughters, Thelma Carrizales, Elizabeth Carrizales, Christina Gutierez, Christina Hill, Laura Talbot and Mari Luz Fabre; two brothers, Reyes Martinez and Juan Martinez; two sisters, Magdalena Martinez and Ofelia Martinez; 24 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Apolonio and Mariluz Martinez Carrizales ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 CHAUVIN, BETTY PERERA * age 64, a native of Schriever and resident of Lafayette, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Thursday at St. Bridget Church in Schriever, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her mother, Hilda Blanchard Perera; four daughters, Joanne Samanie, Vicki Guilbeau, Becky Cade and Amy Istre; four sons-in-law, E.J. Samanie, Bryan Guilbeau, Chris Cade and Shane Istre; two brothers, Richard and Leroy Perera; two sisters, Mary Brown and Janet Smith; and seven grandchildren, Taylor, Justin, Dylan, Shelbie, Bryant, Mason and Gabrielle * preceded in death by one daughter, Rosalyn Chauvin; her father, Henry Perera Sr.; one sister, Jeanette Lovell; and one brother, Henry Perera Jr. * Thibodaux Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 IVEY, ALICE PEARL ‘HONEY’ * age 78, a native of Rockport, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003 * visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious services Thursday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery * survived by her husband, Roy Ivey; one son, David Roy Ivey; one daughter, Kathy I. Runnels; one sister, Helen Murphy; and three grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Alice Dunn Ballou; one daughter, Sherry Lynn Ivey Coyle; and one sister, Elizabeth Harvey * retired from Singer Sewing Company as instructor and sales clerk and Ace Transportation Company; member of First Baptist Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 LEBLANC, ALPHONSE J. * age 57, a native of Houma and resident of Kent, Wash., died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003 * services Saturday at John Hookers in Buckley, Wash. * survived by his wife, Judith Asplin LeBlanc; one son, David LeBlanc; one daughter; Laura LeBlanc; four brothers, Howard Jr., Leroy, Noah and Terry LeBlanc; two sisters, Doris Crochet and Linda LeBlanc Landry; and one grandchild * preceded in death by his parents, Howard R. LeBlanc and Margurite Sonnier LeBlanc; one daughter, Lori LeBlanc; one brother, Howard Lewis LeBlanc; and two sisters, Ophelia Gautreaux and Dale LeBlanc * retired from Boeing and was a U. S. Navy veteran; member of Norest West Cajun Club, Seattle Hog Chapter, Tacoma Hog Chapter and Washington Motorcycle Club ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 LEGENDRE, EARL PAUL * age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by his wife, Noralie Ordoyne Legendre; one daughter, Shirleen Legendre Killion; four sisters, Virginia L. Mire, Annabel L. Bonvillain, Gladys L. Sonnier and Verna L. Aucoin * preceded in death by his parents, Oscar C. Legendre and Cecelia Bergeron Legendre; four brothers, Roland, O. J., Raymond and Lloyd Legendre; and one sister, Sidonia L. Vicknair ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 OLIVIER, MICHAEL AUSTIN ‘MIKE’ * age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 * visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his parents, Austin Paul Sr. and Shirley Marie Allemand Olivier; two daughters, April O’Quinn of Vinton and Margo Danos of Houma; his grandmother, Girdie Allemand; four brothers, Dale, Doyle, Darrin and Dru Olivier; four sisters, Darlene Antee, Melanie Olivier, Mary Jewel Hebert and Amanda Hebert; and one grandson * preceded in death by his grandparents, Alcee Allemand and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Olivier Sr. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 13, 2003 WALLIS, CHARLES SR. * age 52, a native of Houma, former resident of Oakland, Calif. and Atlanta, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * memorial service Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Zellie Martin Wallis; one son, Charles Wallis Jr.; one daughter, Zelkeisha R. Wallis; his mother, Doretha Williams Aitkens; his father, Lloyd E. Wallis Sr.; his stepmother, Gloria T. Wallis; three brothers, Lloyd E. Wallis Jr. and wife, June Marie, of Houma, Frederick Wallis and wife, Michelle, of Los Angeles, and Donn L. Wallis of Houma; and two sisters, Geraldine Simmons Wallis and husband, John M. of Houma and Ramona N. of New Orleans * preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas Williams and Lillie Gee Williams; and his paternal grandparents, Eddie Wallis Sr. and Leola Stevenson Wallis * served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a construction worker and former employee of Tower Interior Construction; served as a deacon for Workhouse of Faith Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Stewardship in Atlanta * Community Funeral Home ======================================================================= Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 14. 2003 12:00AM COLLINS, ANNIE Annie Mae Authement Collins, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Connie Belanger and husband, Wayne, of Chauvin; five sons, James A. Collins and wife, Jan, of Houma, Lanny J. Collins and wife, Jeanne, Iris J. Collins Jr. and wife, Priscilla, Randy P. Collins and wife, Cindy, of Chauvin and Freeman J. Collins and wife, Nancy, of Bourg; two brothers, Druby Authement and Horace "Tib" Authement of Chauvin; one sister, Ethel A. LeCompte of Montegut; 15 grandchildren, Mancy and Andre' Belanger, and Trinity, Conley, Cullen, Lana, Annie, Tiffany, Joey, Iry, Eric, Mark, Christi, Kippy and Zachary Collins; and five great-grandchildren, Kristen and Kenslee Belanger, Kobe Dryden, and Daelyn and Bethany Collins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Iris J. Collins Sr.; her parents, Andrew V. "Andre" Authement and Mancy Boudreaux Authement; one infant son, Joey M. Collins; one grandson, Micheal J. Collins; and two brothers, Druis Authement and Adrie Authement. She was a homemaker and a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 14, 2003 GAUTREAUX, MEDRIC S. * age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Galliano, died at 11:38 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003 * visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Doris Breaux Gautreaux; three sons, Byron, Dwight and Brendon Gautreaux; four daughters, Desma Gisclair, Gwen Charpentier, Veronica Theriot and Bonnie Toepfer; one brother, Thomas Gautreaux; one sister, Lucille Johnson; and 14 grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Emma Oncale Gautreaux; two sons, Maurice and Medric James Gautreaux; four brothers, Edward, George, Oscar and Philip Gautreaux; two sisters, Irene Mire and Enola Gautreaux; and one grandson * retired principal and was a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society and Lafourche Parish Retired Teachers Association, and was a World War II Army Veteran; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 14, 2003 GUICHET, LOUIS JOSEPH JR. * age 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his wife, Virginia Juneau Guichet of Bay St. Louis; two sons, Louis Guichet III of Jackson, Miss., and Craig Guichet Sr. of Bay St. Louis; two sisters, Darlene Marcel of Houma and Yvonne Sanders of Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren, George, Craig II, Jean-luc and Gigi Guichet of Bay St. Louis * preceded in death by his parents, Louis Joseph Guichet Sr. and Inez Gervais Guichet * pharmacist for 38 years and was the 35th king of Terreanians, past Grand Knight for St. Francis de Sales and 4th degree Knights of Columbus member * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 14, 2003 LEVRON, LAWRENCE J. * age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland * survived by one son, Lenry Levron; one brother, Houston Levron; and one sister, Leverta Curole * preceded in death by his parents, Henry Westly and Magnolia Thibodaux Levron; two brothers, Leroy and Nolan Levron; and two sisters, Lena and Laura Levron * Catholic ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 14, 2003 LOUVIERE, SUZANNE MARIE * age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:29 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her mother, Dorothy "Dolly" Abadie Louviere of Houma; two brothers, Stephen Louviere and wife, Jo Ann Louviere, and David Louviere and wife, Lavitia Louviere, of Houma; one niece, Brittany Louviere of Houma; one nephew, Stephen Louviere II of Houma; and her special friend, Dawn Price of Houma * preceded in death by her father, Alvin "Speedy" Louviere; and her grandparents, Dave Louviere, Raymond and Aurore Abadie and Estelle Marcel and step-grandfather, Cleveland Marcel * teacher and guidance counselor at Oaklawn Junior High School; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 14, 2003 PIERCE, VORIES J. * age 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:49 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003 * funeral services today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose * survived by his wife, Irene Chiasson Pierce; one son, Donald J. Pierce; one brother, Edville Pierce; four sisters, Elia P. Schoeburger, Evellia P. Breaux, Frances P. Estay and Clarabelle P. Guidroz; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Forest and Sedonia Pitre Pierce; one brother, Abel Pierce; and one sister, Liza P. Cheramie * retired farmer, a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Holy Name Society ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 14, 2003 RIVET, DOROTHY B. * age 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:01 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by one son, Huey "Paul" Rivet Jr. and wife, Ann; three daughters, Faye R. Blanchard and husband, Neggie, Joanna Adams LeBeouf and husband, Hugh, and Amanda R. Taylor and husband, Louis; one brother, Dale Boudreaux; one sister, Jeanita West; and seven grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Rivet; her parents, Napoleon "Nap" Boudreaux and Mabel Traigle Boudreaux; two brothers, Jerry "Red" Boudreaux and Bobby O.J. Boudreaux; and one son-in-law, Keith P. Adams * Thibodaux Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 14, 2003 WALLIS, CHARLES SR. * age 52, a native of Houma, former resident of Oakland, Calif., and Atlanta, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003 * memorial service was held today at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Zellie Martin Wallis; one son, Charles Wallis Jr.; one daughter, Zelkeisha R. Wallis; his mother, Doretha Williams Aitkens; his father, Lloyd E. Wallis Sr.; his stepmother, Gloria T. Wallis; three brothers, Lloyd E. Wallis Jr. and wife, June Marie, of Houma, Frederick Wallis and wife, Michelle, of Los Angeles, and Donn L. Wallis of Houma; and two sisters, Geraldine Simmons and husband, John M., of Houma and Ramona N. Wallis of New Orleans * preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas Williams and Lillie Gee Williams; and his paternal grandparents, Eddie Wallis Sr. and Leola Stevenson Wallis * graduated from Oakland Technical High School and Los Angeles Southwest Junior College; served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a construction worker and former employee of Tower Interior Construction; served as a deacon for Workhouse of Faith Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Stewardship in Atlanta * Community Funeral Home ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 15, 2003 ALLEMAND, JOHN ABEL * age 88, a native of Valentine and resident of Larose, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Lelia P. Allemand; five sons, Russell, Michael, Wayne, Bret and Harry Allemand; three daughters, Audrey A. Barrios, Dianne A. Welch and Deadra Allemand; three brothers, Anthony "Lou", Harry Sr. and Loyman Allemand; two sisters, Shirley A. Ledet and Thelma A. Chouest; 19 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Viola Kieffe Allemand; two brothers, Morris and Norris Allemand; one sister, Velma A. Babin; and one daughter-in-law, Judy Allemand * carpenter for 55 years and was a member of the Holy Name Society; Catholic ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 15, 2003 BEARY, CLYDE HENRY * age 63, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery * survived by his wife, Mary Leboeuf Henry; his mother, Bernice Thibodaux Henry; four sons, Chris, Timothy, Corey and Taylor Henry; one sister, Mona Henry Rousseau; and six grandchildren * preceded in death by his father, Joseph Henry; and one brother, Mark Henry * member of the House of Prayer Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 15, 2003 LEVRON, LAWRENCE J. * age 64, a native of Mathews and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 * services today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland * survived by one son, Lenry Levron; one brother, Houston Levron; and one sister, Leverta Curole * preceded in death by his parents, Henry Westly and Magnolia Thibodaux Levron; two brothers, Leroy and Nolan Levron; and two sisters, Lena and Laura Levron * Catholic * Samart Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 15, 2003 MELANCON, RUTH JOHNSON * age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 10:37 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport * survived by one son, John Michael Melancon; one daughter, Judy Anderson Bourg; one brother, Louis Johnson; two sisters, Dorothy J. Porter and Rosemary J. Pitre; and six grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Melancon; her parents, Andrew and Lillian Karl Johnson; two brothers, Andrew and Richard Johnson; and two sisters, Lillian J. Heinis and Julia J. Dolese * retired from LP&L and Entergy with 30 years of service as office supervisor ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 15, 2003 PHARAGOOD, SHIRLEY HOLMES * age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray * survived by three sons, Elvert L., James and Alex J. Pharagood of Thibodaux; eight daughters, Dianne P. Tyler, Barbara P. Every, Janice P. Williams, Ella M., Patricia A., Gloria D., Denise and Shawanda M. Pharagood, all of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Rosemary Brown of Thibodaux; six brothers, Joseph Holmes of St. Gabriel, Willie Holmes of Gray, Sterling Holmes of Schriever, and Elmore, Raymond and Michael Holmes of Thibodaux; one sister, Mercedes H. Tunson of Napoleonville; 35 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Welman William Pharagood Sr.; her companion, Alex Morgan Sr.; her parents, Arthur Sr. and Georgiana Lovely Holmes; one son, Welmon William Pharagood Jr.; three brothers, Arthur Jr., Leroy and Jerome Holmes; and six sisters, Hilda H. Mitchell, Joyce H. McBride, Ruth H. Jones, and Rosetta, Lillie Mae and Marion Holmes * served on the deaconess board at New Magnolia Baptist Church ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 16, 2003 LIZANA, NONA ANN DUPLANTIS * age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of De Lisle, Miss., died Sunday, July 13, 2003, following a short illness * funeral services were held in Pineville, Miss., with burial in Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens in Long Beach * survived by her husband, James Edward Lizana; one daughter, Claudia Wilson and husband, Frank; one son, Keith J. Lizana of De Lisle; one brother, Elezie J. Duplantis of Slidell; two sisters, Mae D. Lanclos of Scott and Mona Duplantis of Houma; and four grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Adolph Alexis Duplantis and Elodie Charpentier; two sisters, Luella Pellegrin and Anna Bell Duplantis; and one brother, Elwood Duplantis * retired nurse from Charity Hospital after 35 years of service and served as a World War II nurse; member of St. Williams Catholic Church in De Lisle ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 17, 2003 ACOSTA, ARMINE MARIE * age 94, a native of Larose and a resident of Lockport, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2003 * visitation Monday at the K.C. home in Larose and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Church of Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the Holy Rosary Mausoleum * survived by five sons, Earl, Emery, Ronald, Marvin and Dale Acosta; two daughters, Ruth Danos and Beverly Savoie; 27 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild * preceded in death by her husband, Lonia Joseph Acosta; her parents, Yves and Pauline Pellegrin Arceneaux; three brothers, Noless, Edwig and Magnus Arceneaux Sr.; six sisters, Aline Ficther, Alice LeBlanc, Armel Culotta, Agnes Plaisance, Armance and Adele Arceneaux; and one grandchild * parishioner of Holy Rosary Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 17, 2003 CUNNINGHAM, HORACE PAUL ‘TORITT’ * age 81, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2003 * visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Chauvin K.C. Hall; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the St. Joseph Mausoleum * survived by his wife, Emeline Long Cunningham; one son, David Paul Cunningham; two daughters, Joyce Lamkin and Jane Kinnard; one brother, Antoine Cunningham; six grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Enos and Felician Lirette Cunningham; three brothers, O’Neil, Gillis and Druis Cunningham; and three sisters, Josephine Babin, Marlene Guidry and Emma Louise Porche * veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW, the American Legion, the Chauvin Lions Club, the Ward 7 Club and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 17. 2003 12:23AM DUFRENE, ALVERDA Alverda Rita Detillier Dufrene, 83, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Church in Gheens. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the Holy Savior Mausoleum. She is survived by one son, Philip Dufrene; three daughters, Sharia Orgeron, Darlene Trosclair and Maxine Cressonie; one brother, Herbert Dufrene; two sisters, Velma Ford and Dorothy Martin; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Dufrene; her parents, Philip and Leontine Molaison Detillier; and her step-father, Wilfred Dufrene. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Church of Gheens. ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 18, 2003 CALDWELL, CATHERINE * age 77, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery * survived by seven sons, Lionel Garner, Robert Caldwell, Carter Caldwell and Wilbert Caldwell of Houma, Lowery Caldwell Jr., Alvin Caldwell and Wilson Garner of Raceland; one daughter, Mable Louise Caldwell of New Orleans; one brother, Sam Garner Jr.; 42 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Lowery Caldwell Sr.; her parents, Irene Davis and Sam Garner Sr.; two daughters, Rosetta Caldwell and Sarah Ann Caldwell; one brother, Wilbert Allen; and one sister, Gertrude Thomas * served on the usher board at Mt. Zion Baptist Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 18, 2003 CHATAGNIER, AGNES M. * age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003 * memorial mass Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church * survived by one brother, Jimmie Chatagnier; and three sisters, Theresa Andras, Julie Thibodaux and Geraldine Robichaux * preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Leona Neal Chatagnier; and two brothers, Andrew Chatagnier and Francis Chatagnier * Catholic ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 18, 2003 HENDERSON, MARY ELIZABETH * age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:57 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious services at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by four daughters, Velma Rickerson, Joyce Williams, Evelyn Simms and Enell Parker, all of Thibodaux; seven sons, Harry Jr., Loyd Sr., Ulysses Sr., Douglas, Jerome, Anthony and Cornell Henderson, all of Thibodaux; two sisters, Edna Jackson and Carrie Marshall, both of Marrero; one brother, Herman Marshall of Avondale; 37 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren * preceeded in death by her husband, Harry Henderson Sr.; her parents Dave and Edna Marshall; two brothers, Anthony and Edward Marshall; and one grandson * served on the deaconess board at New Morning Star Baptist Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 18, 2003 LABRUYERE, ALOYSIUS ANTHONY * age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003 * visitation Tuesday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; memorial service Tuesday at the funeral home, with private burial * survived by his wife, Marilee Ann LaBruyere; two sons, Patrick Thra LaBruyere of Iowa and Timothy Frank LaBruyere of Katy, Texas; five daughters, Katherine McQuire Racca of Manuel, Texas, Cynthia L. Lejeune of Gretna, Tammy L. Simmons of Harvey, Dana L. Wilkin of Orlando, Fla., and Toni L. Hardin of Pensacola, Fla.; one sister, Rita L. Rembert of Baton Rouge; 20 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren * worked for Otis Engineering for 15 years and was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean War ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 18, 2003 LEACHMAN, BILLY * age 63, a native of West Monroe and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8:12 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003 * memorial services were pending * survived by his companion, Aline Easterling * preceded in death by his parents, Grayson and Georgia Alexander Leachman * U. S. Navy veteran and was Baptist ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 18, 2003 PITRE, RONNIE J. * age 22, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his parents, Randy and Charlotte Duet Pitre; and his grandparents, Clarence Pitre and Loy A. and Theresa Raymond Duet * preceded in death by his grandmother, Merita Guidry Pitre * Catholic ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 19, 2003 BOUDREAUX, VANCENA HEBERT * age 100, a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 * visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetary No. 2 * survived by one son, Almus "Al" Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Carmen; four grandchildren, Keith Boudreaux and wife, Denise, Eric Boudreaux and wife, Anita, Rebecca Landry and husband, Mark, and Rachael Anderson and husband, Dennis; and eight great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Almus Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Elie and Josephine Bergeron Boudreaux; five brothers, Ralph, Johnny, Nat, Joseph and Varise Hebert; and three sisters, Edna Breaux, Adel H. Mathiew and Irene Klingman * homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 19, 2003 DAIGLE, FLORA DEAN * age 67, a native of Eunice and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 * visitation today and Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two sons, Auddie and Calvin Daigle Jr.; two daughters, Swizaleen Barrilleaux and Connie Himel; one sister, Jane Duplechin; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Daigle Sr.; her parents, Louis and Helen Vige; one brother, Junior Vige; one half-brother, Aaron Fuselier; two sisters, Dorothy Venezia and Delta Mae Powell; and one grandchild, Brooklyn Himel ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 19, 2003 HARPER, MICHAEL EUGENE * age 52, a native of Riverton, Wyo., and a resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel * survived by his mother, Catherine Harper; four sons, Robert, Richard A., Philip and Adam Harper; two brothers, Richard G. and Gary Harper; and one sister, Brenda Hebert * preceded in death by his father, Bobby E. Harper * accountant for Employees Express and a veteran of the U. S. Navy ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 19, 2003 LASSEIGNE, JOSEPH G. * age 76, a native of St. John and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003 * visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery * survived by two brothers, John and Arthur C. Lasseigne * preceded in death by his parents, Felix Sr. and Aline David Lasseigne; two brothers, Felix Jr. and Armand Lasseigne Sr.; and five sisters, Mola L. Champagne, Zoe L. Leonard, Luclie L. Hebert, Victoria L. Hebert and Anne L. Bourgeois ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 19. 2003 12:00AM THERIOT, Ocelia Ocelia Eschette Theriot, 94, a native of Little Caillou and a resident of Raceland, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by on e son, Paul Theriot; one daughter, Joyce Robichaux; one brother, Euros "Aaron" Eschette; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pearly Theriot; her parents, Omer and Claris Pellegrin Eschette; two brothers, Auther Eschette and Whitney Eschette; and four sisters, Bertha Savoie, Mable Duplantis, Margeete Naquin and Gusa LeBoeuf. She was a retired shrimp factory worker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 19, 2003 THOMAS, JOAN BENNETT * age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:23 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003 * visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and Wednesday at Residence Baptist Church; funeral service Wednesday at the church; dismissal services Thursday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery * survived by her devoted companion, Willie Franklin Sr.; two sons, Travelyn Mosely and H. T. Mosely both of Houma; five daughters, Octavia M. Bell, Jacqueline M. Hartman, Mary M. Williams, Crystal Mosely and Charlene M. Franklin all of Houma; four brothers, Lloyd Colman, Warrence Bennett Sr. both of Houma, Hug P. Bennett and Robert Anderson of New Orleans; and six sisters, Sarah Matthews, Pearl Jones, Octavia Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Louise Richard and Gloria Smith all of Houma * preceded in death by her parents, Octavia Bennett and Zachary Bennett Sr.; one son, Jude Thomas, her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Westley Nixon Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bennett; two grandchildren, Crystal Mosely and Noel Williams; one brother, Zachary Bennett Jr.; and two sisters, Ledora Watkins and Lou Ella Bennett *homemaker and a member of Residence Baptist Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 19, 2003 VERRET, CLARENCE S. * age 85, a native of Theriot and a resident of Bayou Vista, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel in Morgan City; services Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in the Morgan City Cemetery ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 20, 2003 BOUDREAUX, VANCENA HEBERT * age 100, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 * visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by one son, Almus "Al" Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Carmen, of Houma; four grandchildren, Keith and wife, Denise Boudreaux, Eric and wife, Anita Boudreaux, Rebecca and husband, Mark Landry, and Rachael and husband, Dennis Anderson; and eight great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Almus Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Joseph Hebert and Matilda Acosta Hebert; five brothers, Ralph, Johnny, Nat, Joseph and Varise Hebert; and three sisters, Edna Breaux, Adel H. Mathiew and Irene Klingman * homemaker and a parishioner St. Francis de Sales Cathedral * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 20, 2003 DUET, ALEX * age 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery * survived by one son, Philip Andrew Duet; three sisters, Mary Maytaya, Levia Smithart and Ethel Moreau; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Duet; his parents, Armand and Alice Schouest Duet; one son, John Wayne Duet; and seven sisters, Violet Schouest, Alzire Talamo, Ernestine Hernandez, Nola Duet, Gloria Orr, Anna Bunz and Marceline Stull * retired employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board with 20 years of service ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 20, 2003 HARPER, Michael Eugene * age 52, a native of Riverton, Wyo., and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 * memorial service was held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel * survived by his mother, Catherine M. Harper of Houma; four sons, Robert M., Richard A., Philip and Adam Harper; two brothers, Richard G. Harper and Gary L. Harper and wife, Marilyn, of Houma; and one sister, Brenda H. Hebert and husband, Chelsea Jr. of Houma * preceded in death by his father, Bobby E. Harper * accountant for Employees Express and was a U. S. Navy veteran in Vietnam ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 20, 2003 WALLIS, ABRAHAM LINCOLN ‘BUD’ JR. * age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home Chapel; funeral services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Halfway Cemetery * survived by his wife, RosaMary Mart Wallis of Houma; two sons, Tyrone Celestine and Ernest Wallis, both of Houma; six daughters, Evelyn Lett Williams, Yolanda, Sheryl, Effie Wallis and Gaye Wallis Dawson all of Houma and Apryl Wallis of Clarkston, Ga.; one brother, Cleon Wallis of Houma; one sister, Helen Verret of Houma; 40 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Abraham Lincoln Wallis and Effie Short Wallis; five grandchildren, Bruce, Ed Phillips, Justin and Abraham Dawson and Mieshia Wallis; three brothers, Liton, Solomon and Claude Wallis; and six sisters, Ruth Evans, Levern Sims, Beatrice, Mary, Thelma and Effie Wallis * retired from Experimental Plant/Terrebonne Parish School Board with 35 years of service; World War II veteran ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 21, 2003 ADAMS, VIOLA MARIE * age 97, a native of Houma and resident of Gulf Breeze, Fla., died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003 * memorial mass was held Saturday, Aug. 9, at Saint Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze, with burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens * survived by one son, John H. Adams Sr.; one daughter-in-law, Lucille Adams; one daughter, Yvonne M. Ferretti; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, John Adams; and one son, Eugene T. Adams * member of Saint Sylvester Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze Seniors, The Fun Bunch and the Outsiders ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 21, 2003 FOURNET, CATHERINE LEE * age 74, a native of Cut Off and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two sons, Marcel J. Fournet Jr. and David A. Fournet; six daughters, Lillian Ann Fournet, Catherine F. Wever, Anita Ann Fournet, Renee F. Prejean, Mary Lee F. Trosclair and Ruth Ann F. Sipiorski; four sisters, Evelyn L. Gauthier, Neva L. Hebert, Shirley L. Delahoussaye and Sophie L. LeBlanc; and 12 grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Marcel Joseph Fournet; and her parents, Paul R. and Sophie Thibodaux Lee ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 21, 2003 HAYDEN, RUSHING FRANCIS ‘RUSH’ * age 90, a native of Alexandria and resident of Houma, died at 7:21 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003 * visitation to funeral time today at University Methodist Church in Baton Rouge; religious services today at the church, with burial in Resthaven Garden of Memories Cemetery * survived by one stepson, Joe Waitz of Houma; seven grandchildren, Joe Waitz Jr., Debbie Ortego, David Waitz, Mary Riviere, John Waitz, Doug Waitz and Michelle Armand; and 16 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Nellie "Nell" Tauzin Hayden; and his parents, Stephen R. Hayden and Lennie Bradford Hayden * retired self-employed realtor; U. S. Army veteran of World War II * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 21, 2003 MONTERO, DONALD ROY SR. * age 75, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Picayune, Miss., died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Friday at All Faiths Funeral Home Chapel in New Orleans; mass Friday at the chapel, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery * survived by his wife, Cecilia Trahan Montero; one daughter, Pamela Montero Toledo; two sons, Thomas Joseph Montero and Philip John Montero Sr.; two daughters-in-law, Taree LeBlanc Montero and Angel Hymel Montero; and nine grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Capt. Thomas Joseph Montero and Bertha Lavillvairesse Montero; one son, Donald R. Montero Jr.; one sister, Bertha Montero Whittle; and four brothers, Meritt, Clyde, Thomas and Howard Montero * World War II veteran and was a member of the U. S. Navy ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 21, 2003 VERDIN, EDITH W. * age 72, a native of Cambridge, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 * memorial service Friday at the House of Prayer First United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux * survived by one daughter, Berna White of Houma; two sons, Craig and Brent Verdin of Schriever; 14 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, David Verdin; her parents, William Watkins and Harriet Decker Watkins; and one son, Eric Verdin ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 22, 2003 BROOKS, HUBERT * age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery * survived by four grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Louvenia Smith Brooks; his parents, Calvin Brooks and Lucinda Watson Brooks; one daughter, Bessie Mae Moses; and one brother, Clifford Brooks * member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 22, 2003 CHARPENTIER, KENNETH JOHN SR. * age 48, a native of Chauvin and resident of Magee, Miss., died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Judith Charpentier of Magee; his mother, Anita Johnson of Lockport; one son, Kenneth Charpentier Jr. of Georgia; one stepson, James Curtis Floyd of Magee; two stepdaughters, Jo Ann Hancock of Mendenhall, Miss., and Angela Hall of Texas; one sister, Gwen Buford of St. Gabriel; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild * preceded in death by his father, Claude Lewis Charpentier; and his grandparents, Rebecca and Sarden Lirette and Jean and Elda Dupre Charpentier * shrimper ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 22, 2003 GAUTREAUX, BENJAMIN * age 79, a native of Humphreys and resident of New Orleans, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at First Thessalonians Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Humphreys * survived by one daughter, Carol Hooper and husband, Carl E.; four brothers, Rodney, Seral, Gino and Johnny Howard Gautreaux; and four sisters, Alma Bolden, Zenobia Brown, Viola Joseph and Ella Mae Cooper * preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Viola Gautreaux; one brother, Louis Gautreaux Jr.; and one sister, Dorothy Lawrence * retired self-employed mechanic of New Orleans and was a member of the American Legion and First Thessalonians Missionary Baptist Church; U. S. Army veteran of World War II ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 22, 2003 GUIDROZ, WALLACE ‘SONNY BOY’ JR. * age 59, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Greater New Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Lockport * survived by his wife, Tammy Porter Guidroz of Raceland; three sons, Brian Guidroz of Patterson, Wallace Guidroz III of Thibodaux and Michael Guidroz of New Orleans; three daughters, Laura Guidroz of Thibodaux, Wendolyn Guidroz and Sunni Guidroz of Raceland; one stepdaughter, Tashira Porter of Raceland; four sisters, Marion Smith of Raceland, Donna Fay Hadley and Annette Guidroz of Thibodaux and Wandalee Guidroz of Lake Charles; two brothers, Donald Guidroz and Benjamin Guidroz, both of Raceland; and 14 grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Sr. and Nellie Guidroz; one brother, Melvin Guidroz Sr.; and one sister, Joyce Guidroz McDowell * member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 22, 2003 JAMBON, ERNEST PIERRE * age 75, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by his wife, Lozia Plaisance Jambon; one son, John Jambon and wife, Denise; one daughter, Yvette J. Ledet and husband, David; one brother, Larry Jambon; and three grandchildren, Brad Ledet and Pam, Tiffany Ledet and James, and Gabrielle Jambon and Jon * preceded in death by his parents, Reno Jambon and Victoria Pitre Jambon * loved having family get-togethers; enjoyed creating with his hands, such as woodworking and inventing new tools and a way to use them; talented handyman * Falgout Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 22, 2003 SERIGNY, LORETTA ANN * age 34, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by her mother, Mary Glynn Serigny; two brothers, Wayne Serigny and wife, Jackie, and Rogers Serigny Jr.; and four sisters, Tammy Comardelle and husband, Allen Sr., Cindy Trosclair and husband, Damian, Mitzi Sassoni and Dodie Serigny * preceded in death by her father, Rogers Serigny Sr.; and her grandparents, Maxime and Elmier Serigny and Douglas and Alice Glynn ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 22, 2003 SHORT, LEROY * age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 10:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Oak Forest Cemetery in Gibson * survived by his wife, Maude H. Short of Gray; three sons, Roger M. Short of Gray, Terry Short of Houma and Peter Short of Washington; two stepsons, Chevalier Ruffin of Columbia, S.C., and Fitzgerald Ruffin of Houma; two daughters, Lorie Lee Short of Houma and Nicole Short of College Park, Ga.; seven brothers, Lionel Matthews and Sterling Short, both of Houma, Leeandrew Short, Chester Short and Bernard Calloway, all of Gibson, Clarence Short Jr. of Kentwood and the Rev. Robert Lee Matthews of Houston; and seven sisters, Vella Stewart and Lillie Williams, both of Houma, Emma Lyons Short, Sedonia Chapman and Rose Waters, all of Gibson, Lucille Sneeze of New Orleans and Emelda Henry of Houston * preceded in death by his parents, Ora Calloway and Clarence Short; his stepfather, Jessie Matthews; one daughter, Gwendolynn Short; one brother, Johnell Short; and one sister, Yvonne Short Boykin * served as a deacon for Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 23, 2003 MCWILLIAMS, JAMES L. * age 71, a native of Florence, Ala., and resident of Gray, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery * survived by his wife, Mattie Christine Hendrix McWilliams of Gray; two daughters, Mary Jane McWilliams Galvez of Henderson, Nev., and Rebecca Christine McWilliams Burnett of Gray; two brothers, Ben McWilliams of Wynne, Ark., and Kenneth McWilliams of Hartford, Ala.; four sisters, Evelyn Bailey, Pauline Bergeron of Gray, Mary Fain of Roseburg, Ore., and Nancy Leonard of Olive Branch, Miss.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Ben McWilliams and Rebecca Viola Scott McWilliams; one son, James Clifton McWilliams; and one sister, Maudine Epson * retired machine operator with Liberty Vegetable Oil Company for 39 years ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 24, 2003 DUET, EARL JOSEPH * age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:39 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 * visitation today and Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Hazel Gauthreaux Duet; three sons, Wade, Todd and Chad Duet; one brother, Gerald "Wewit" Duet; three sisters, Vedelia Biondo, Betty Theriot and Gayle Trent; and three grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Valcour and Valma Hidalgo Duet; one son, Keith Duet; and one brother, Marcel Duet ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 24, 2003 DUPRE, EDNA LEBOUEF * age 77, a native of Houma and a resident of Montegut, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 * survived by one son, Willard Dupre; two daughters, Shirley and Gertie Dupre; and nine grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Allen Joseph Dupre; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Etienne LeBouef; and numerous siblings * homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 24, 2003 GUIDRY, ESOLINE ANSELMI * age 89, a native of Leeville and a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 * visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by three sons, Norman, Harris Jr. "Tu", and Riley Guidry Sr.; three daughters, Rose Rodrigue, Corine Courville and Mary G. Evans; one brother, Clayman Anselmi; 15 grandchildren; 26 great- grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Harris J. Guidry Sr.; her parents, Charles Sr. and Anna Lee Anselmi; one son, Vincent Guidry; three brothers, Charles Jr., Nolty and Garrison Anselmi; four sisters, Dorceline Falgout, Julia Seringy, Hilda Cheramie, and Clayor Rousse; and one grandchild * parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking and gardening ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 24, 2003 LANDRY, GORDON ‘QUINN’ JR. * age 56, a resident of Luling, died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands * survived by his wife, Sue V. Landry; one son, G. Quentin Landry III; one daughter, Lindsey E. Landry; one brother, Sidney Landry; and three sisters, Kathleen Landry Prentice, Carol Landry Lockhart and Mary Monica Landry * preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Quentin Sr. and Thelma Simoneaux Landry * former chairman for an economic development council, a former executive committee chairman and board member of the River Region Chamber of Commerce, a past president and board member of the Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, a past president and board member of the St. Charles Business Association, a past executive board member of Willowdale Country Club, a former treasurer of the Hahnville High School Touchdown Club, a former coach in the St. Charles Parish Recreation Department, a former member of the St. Charles Community Advisory Panel, a participator in the Greater New Orleans Leadership Council and a lifetime member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity; former vice president of Sentinel Financial Services Co. and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 24, 2003 PETERSON, JAMES HENRY ‘BOO BOO’ III * age 38, a native of New Orleans and a resident of the Pearl River/Slidell area, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, in Bristol, Tenn. * visitation Monday at Schoen Funeral Home in Slidell; funeral services Monday at the funeral home, with a graveside service Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery * survived by his wife, Ramona Kendrick Peterson of Slidell; his parents, James Henry Jr. and Linda Ruth Fryer Peterson of Pearl River; three children, Kristen, Jamie and Brooke Peterson; two brothers, Timothy J. Peterson Sr. and Monroe Allen Fryer III; one sister, Tina Peterson; and his beloved nephew and niece, T.J. and Taylor Peterson of Pearl River * preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James H. Sr. and Lucinda Babin Peterson of Slidell; his maternal grandparents, Robert Jackson Sr. and Katherine A. Kennedy Fryer of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; and his great-grandmother, Bethany Scott Kennedy of Kissimmiee, Fla. * owner and operator of Proscapes Lawn Maintenance, a graduate of Pearl River High School, a member of the Louisiana Electronic Dart Association and team captain of the Greater Slidell Dart Association; avid fisherman, camper, Nascar fan, barbecue, smoker, chef; as well as a Salmen and Louisiana State University football fan * Schoen Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 24. 2003 12:00AM SONGE, EMILE Emile Paul Songe, 89, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Houma, died at 9:19 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by one brother; Albert J. Songe Jr.; two sisters, Isabell "Bella" Comeaux and Nora Bussey; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Marie Walker Songe; his parents, Albert J. Songe Sr. and Natalie Samanie Songe; two brothers, Henry and Elmore Songe; and one sister, Cornelia LeBoeuf. He was a retired meter repairman for Delta Iron Works Inc., a member of the St. Jude Travel Club and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 24, 2003 TRUXILLO, EDDY PAUL * age 41, a native of Westwego and a resident of Gheens, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Presbyterian Cemetery in Raceland * survived by his parents, Edwin Sr. and Elaine Chiasson Truxillo; one daughter, Ciera Truxillo; and four brothers, Edwin Jr., Steven, Farley and Damian Truxillo ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 25, 2003 DUET, EARL JOSEPH * age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:39 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 * funeral services today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Hazel Gauthreaux Duet; three sons, Wade Duet and wife, Andrea, of Houma, Todd Duet and wife, Sherri, of Chackbay and Chad Duet of Houston; one brother, Gerald "Wewit" Duet of Thibodaux; three sisters, Vedelia Biondo, Betty Theriot and Gayle Trent, all of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren, Brandon Duet, Trey Duet and Kennedi Duet * preceded in death by his parents, Valcour and Velma Hidalgo Duet; one son, Keith Duet; and one brother, Marcel Duet * Thibodaux Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 25, 2003 GUIDRY, GERTRUDE PINEL * age 69, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Vista, died at 7:03 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 * services Saturday at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson, with burial in Ibert’s Memorial Park Cemetery * survived by her husband, Chester Guidry Sr. of Bayou Vista; three sons, Chester Guidry Jr. and Chris Guidry, both of Morgan City and Kim Guidry of Bayou Vista; two brothers, Drubby Pinel of Montegut and Elce Pinel of Pointe-aux-Chenes; three sisters, Alice Usie and Beulah Blanchard, both of Montegut and Ula Mae Bouquet of Bourg; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers and sisters ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 25, 2003 LOVELL, KEMPLE SR. * age 44, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 * memorial services Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in St. Eloi Catholic Cemetery * survived by his mother, Augusta Trosclair Lovell; two sons, Ardis Lane Lovell and Kemple Paul Lovell Jr.; two brothers, Keith and Kevin Lovell; and two sisters, Ina L. Fitch and Connie L. Matthews * preceded in death by his father, Paul Lovell; and one son, Ross James Lovell ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 25, 2003 PONTIFF, CAROL ANN LARPENTER * age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003 * visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by her former husband of 20 years, Dan Christopher Pontiff of Houma; her special companion of 14 years, Billy Albert Sykes of Thibdaux; one son, Scotty Thomas Pontiff and fiancé, April Louise Danos of Houma; one daughter, Michele Reneé Pontiff Winn and husband, Weston James Winn Jr. of Houma; two brothers, Michael Louis Larpenter of Highland, Texas, and Kent David Larpenter and wife, Shelia Larpenter of Houma; one sister, Lisa Lynn Larpenter Chapman and husband, Allen Christopher Chapman of Houma; five grandchildren, Harley Elizabeth Pontiff, Paige Victoria Winn, Mason Tyler Winn, Kalen Kyle Winn and Destiny Faith Pontiff; two nieces; and three nephews * preceded in death by her parents, Carroll August Larpenter and Olga Cecelia Nelson Larpenter * editorial assistant with Marine Education Textbooks and a school teacher at H. L. Bourgeois High School; member of the Krewe of Aphrodite, an avid bowler and enjoyed ceramics and reading; in various organizations including Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America and Evergreen and H. L. Bourgeois band boosters; loved her grandchildren, helping others and teaching; attended Nicholls State University earning a Bachelor of Arts in May 2000 in Social Studies Education with a cumulative grand-point average of 3.4; winner of a persuasive-speech contest at Nicholls State University in 1995; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 25, 2003 ROBICHAUX, DELLA L. * age 76, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003 * visitation to funeral time today at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; mass today at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery * survived by her husband, Lema "T-Mac" Robichaux; one son, Glenn Robichaux and wife, Sharon; three daughters, Elaine Comeaux, Joetta Dufrene and husband, Gary, and Marlene Vial and husband, Dale; two brothers, Melvin Lecompte and Roland Lecompte; five sisters, Lillian Davis, Eula Cancienne, Helen Duforce, Elma Robichaux and Vernice Ayo; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Eveline Chauvin Lecompte; three brothers, Albert, Herman and Duffy Lecompte; and two grandchildren, Kenneth Comeaux and Grace Robichaux * member of the Raceland Senior Citizens and a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church * Falgout Funeral Home ======================================================================== AUGUST 26, 2003 no entries posted ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 27 2003 ARDOIN, EMILY BOURGEOIS * age 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:52 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 * visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by 11 sons, Donavan, Cleary, Tommy, Kearney, Dale, Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy, Sandy and Lane Toups; six daughters, Dolores Foreman, Lois Walker, Shillie Sampey, Brenda Martinez, Connie Matherne and Kathy Durio; one sister, Rosie Cantrelle; 57 grandchildren; and 72 great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Ardoin; her parents, Allen and Adalia Bourgeois; one son, Alvin Toups; one daughter, Wanda Toups; six brothers, O’Neal, Lorille, Alex, Allen, Paul and Narry Bourgeois; two sisters, Aline Blanchard and Jeanne Rebstock; and one great-grandson ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 27, 2003 BOUDREAUX, EFFIE MARIE BONVILLAIN * age 93, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003 * visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by five sons, Adam Boudreaux and wife, Delores, Allen Boudreaux and wife, Margie, Louis Boudreaux and wife, Moye, David Boudreaux and wife, Gloria, all of Houma and Donald Boudreaux of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Eugene J. "E.J." Bonvillain Jr. and Murphy Bonvillain of Houma; one sister, Isabelle B. Gervis of Marrero; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Dennis M. Boudreaux; her parents, Eugene Bonvillain Sr. and Adele Leonard Bonvillain; one son, Captain Dennis Lloyd Boudreaux; three great-grandchildren; five brothers, Lawrence, Ivy, Hewitt, Francis and Norris Bonvillain; and three sisters, Cecile Bonvillain, Irene Bonvillain and Clavia Brunet * homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 27, 2003 FREDERICK, HELEN KAVECH * age 81, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 * graveside memorial service Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by one son, James "Jimmy" Frederick; five daughters, Kathryn "Kitty" Maronge, Jewell "Judy" Trahan, Julia Arceneaux, Cynthia "Cyndi" Frederick and Helen "Jeane" Fox; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, F.A. "Poochie" Frederick Jr.; her parents, William J. Kavech and Anne B. Carrol Kavech; one grandson, William "Billy" Trahan; one brother, Fred Dixon; and one infant sister * past member of St. Bernadette Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 27. 2003 12:19PM HEBERT, LANSON SR. Lanson Joseph Hebert Sr., 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Lanson Jr., Jack and Tim Hebert; one daughter, Dorothy "Dot" Boudreaux; 12 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte K. Hebert; his parents, Ovide and Melanie Gisclair Hebert; four brothers, Donation, Lowell, Onzime and Saride Hebert; and five sisters, Hazel Cheramie, Viola Vegas, Eunice Guidry, Esola Sampey and Zoez Sampey. He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was Catholic. ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier August 28. 2003 12:00AM BREAUX, ALEX SR. Alex Joseph Breaux Sr., 90, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Venice Cheramie Breaux; one son, Alex Joseph Breaux Jr.; one daughter, Barbara Bradberry; two brothers, Lawrence and Ernest Breaux; one sister, Rosemary Cheramie; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 28, 2003 DUFRENE, LETA JOY * age 72, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:07 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Friday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in Matherne Cemetery * survived by four brothers, Raymond, Wilmer, Lloyd and Willis Dufrene; and two sisters, Alma Sevin and Loretta Landry * preceded in death by her parents, Maloney and Clementine Matherne Dufrene; and two brothers, Murphy and Alvin J. Dufrene ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 28, 2003 PLAISNACE, ROSE BILLIOT * age 58, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Friday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by her husband, Landa Plaisance; three sons, Leon Plaisance, Lonnie Billiot and Shane Plaisance; one daughter, Ida Plaisance; nine brothers, Sidney, Hecton, Walton, Antoine "Tony", Raymond "Noco", Louis and Kurt Billiot and Kevin and Kelly LeBlanc; six sisters, Ramona Marocco, Louvenia Folse, Lorina Molaison, Neva Alligood, Laura Oliver and Christine LeBlanc; and seven grandchildren * preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Alice Dardar Billiot; and one son, Joey Plaisance * member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 AUGUST 29, 2003 BABIN, O’NEAL JOSEPH ‘HOOK’ * age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:36 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003 * memorial service held at a later date * survived by his former wife, Darlene Ann Pitre of Houma; one daughter, Jennie Babin of Houma; two stepsons, James Donellan and wife, Aimee, and Justin "Little Buddy" Pitre of Houma; one sister, Ernestine Babin Triche of Houma; and special friend and caregiver, Kirk Pitre of Houma * preceded in death by his parents, Ovide Babin and Leola Cadiere Babin; and one brother-in-law, Claude Triche * past employee of Bourg Drydock and was a member of N.R.A. and enjoyed hunting and fishing; loving father and enjoyed his family; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 BIENVENU, EDOUARD JOSEPH ‘ED’ * age 84, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 * visitation today at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home in Kenner and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his companion, Margie Guidry; four sons, Tim S. and Andre A. Bienvenu, both of Houma, Alec. F. and Clark E. Bienvenu, both of Dularge; four daughters, Suzanne B. Muhleisen of Kenner, Christine B. McElroy of Bourg, Annette L. Bienvenu of River Ridge and Loretta B. Wagner of Portales, New Mexico; one sister, Beulah B. "Bee" Donnelly; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Nell Poiencot; one son, Eric Jerome Bienvenu; his parents, Claire Larre and Joseph Alexandre Devince Durand Bienvenu; and five siblings, Sr. Mary Alice, D.C., Claire B. Favalora, Francois Alexandre Bienvenu, Joseph Devince Durand Bienvenu and Carl Joseph Bienvenu * retired truck driver for Texaco with 35 years of service and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Gregory Council No. 6170 and American Legion Lenox Hotard Post No. 31; U. S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II and received the American defense ribbon, American theater ribbon, one service stripe and Victory medal of WWII; parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 CHAMPAGNE, FORTUNATE C. * age 90, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Paradis, died at 5:52 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by two sons, Allan and Russell Dufrene; three half- brothers, Steve, Joseph and Charles Nuccio; one sister, Catherine; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren * preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Dufrene; her second husband, Milton Champagne; her parents, Eugene and Lena Macaluso Christen; her adoptive parents, George and Cathryn Dugas; one son, Gerald Dufrene; two brothers, Wilbur Dugas and Eugene Christen; one sister, Mary Behre; and one granddaughter, Charmaine Dufrene * parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 COLLINS, CLEONISE C. * age 86, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Golden Meadow Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery * survived by one daughter, Diane Collins Dubois; one brother, Johnny Curole; one sister, Rita Boudoin; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Antoine P. Collins; her parents, Gracien and Lucille Lefort Curole; one son, Calvin A. Collins; and one brother, Hector Curole * Baptist ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 DEANE, REV. EDWIN, OFM * age 86, a native of Lafayette, Ind., former resident of Houma and resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 11, 2003 * memorial mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma * survived by several nieces and nephews * member of the Franciscan Friars, Province of St. John the Baptist in Cincinnati, served in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, was assistant director of Lumen Christ Retreat Center and provided sacramental assistance to the parish at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 POLK, JAMES T. ‘JIM’ * age 69, a native of Lawrence County, Miss., and resident of New Iberia, died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003 * funeral service was scheduled today at David Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia, with interment in Memorial Park Mausoleum * survived by his wife, Myra Broussard Polk of New Iberia; one son, Kevin Polk and wife, Vicki, of Nashville, Tenn.; three daughters, Tammy P. Bodin and husband, Neal, of New Iberia, Cindy P. Cenac of Houma and Suzanne P. Fox and husband, Greg, of Metairie; one sister, Evelyn Pyland of Winnsboro; two brothers, Charles Polk and Robert Polk, both of Winnsboro; 10 grandchildren, Michael and William Polk, both of Nashville, Kenny and Brittney Bodin, both of New Iberia, Corey Polk, Jennifer Roden-kirch and Melissa Cenac, all of Houma, and Barbie Corte, Brennan McKey and Spencer Fox, all of Metairie; and one great-grandchild, Caleb Polk of Houma * preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Charles T. Polk; his mother, Dora Hedgepath Polk Lambert; and one brother, Jerry Polk * employed by J. Ray McDermott for 31 years; enjoyed camping, cooking and traveling * David Funeral Home in New Iberia ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 POWELL, LOIS KING DAY * age 80, a native of Columbia, Miss., and resident of Lockport, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003 * visitation to funeral time today at First Baptist Church in Lockport; religious services today at the church; graveside service Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia, Miss. * survived by her husband, Fred Powell; two sons, Harris Day Jr. and Michael Day; one stepson, J.W. Powell; one daughter, Hedy Day Breakfield; two stepdaughters, Barbara Powell Freeman and Charlotte Powell Sibley; one sister, Iris King Rowell; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild * preceded in death by her first husband, Harris Day Sr.; her parents, Oliver and Maybell Goldman King; one brother, Lloyd King; and one sister, Fairy King Smith ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 STEWART, WALTER ELMO ‘BIP’ * age 47, a native and resident of Donner, died at 5:12 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one son, Dematric Wilson of St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers, Royal V. Stewart of Geismar and Wardell and Alfred Stewart, both of Donner; and four sisters, Joyce Clark of Ama, Irma Mcguire, Mildred Turner and Lillie Williams, all of Donner * preceded in death by his parents, Eldred James Sr. and Enola P. Stewart; four brothers, Eldred Jr., Gerald Sr., Lionell and John Stewart; and two sisters, Clementine Steward and Carolyn Stewart * laborer and was a member of Triumph Baptist Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 TEDESCO, BEAU CHARLES M.D. * age 32, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 * visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland * survived by his parents, Dr. Victor E. Tedesco III, M.D. and Madelyn Boudreaux Tedesco of Houma; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Henry (Osie) Boudreaux of Raceland; two brothers, Dr. Victor "Teddy" Tedesco IV, M.D. and wife, Sonya, and Roy Tedesco of New Orleans; two sisters, Dr. Laureen Tedesco, Ph.D. of Greenville, N.C., and Valerie Shaw and husband, Danny Shaw of Houma; and his two cats, Sue Ellen and Consuella * preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Boudreaux, Dr. Victor E. Tedesco II and Grace Frost Tedesco * medical doctor for Thibodaux Regional and Physician’s Speciality Hospital in Houma; 1989 graduate of Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Art, a 1993 graduate of Nicholls State University, a 1997 graduate of Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport, and completed his residency in anesthesiology at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology; avid organic gardener, an expert in saltwater aquariums and was a dedicated physician; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 THIBODAUX, F. E. * age 78, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Florence Caillouet Thibodaux; four sons, Gene Thibodaux and wife, Janet, Eustis Thibodaux and wife, Claudette, Earl Thibodaux and wife, Ann, and Jimmy Thibodaux; three daughters, Brenda T. Arceneaux and husband, Steven, Denise T. Boudreaux and husband, Mark, and Suzette Thibodaux; one brother, Roy Thibodaux; one sister, Louise Guillot Boudreaux; 11 grandchildren, Ryan, Ben and April Arceneaux, Heather, Travis, Amy and Julie Thibodaux, Joseph and Alicia Boudreaux, Allison Thibodaux LeBeouf and Justin Thibodaux; and one great-grandchild, Libby Belanger * preceded in death by his parents, Felicie Boudreaux Thibodeaux and Walter J. Thibodeaux and Alice Thibodeaux Guillot and Eustis Guillot; one daughter, Florence Thibodaux; four brothers, Lester, Wally, Walter "Bootsie" and Abbott Thibodeaux; one sister, Jeanne Guillot Wurzlow; and one grandchild, Michelle Arceneaux * World War II veteran and a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart; 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW * Landry’s Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 29, 2003 WHIPPLE, VIRGIE LEONARD FAUCHEUX * age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her husband, Wayland Whipple; one son, Darren Faucheux; three stepsons, Wayland Jr., Daniel and John Whipple; four daughters, Norma Duet, Lynne Duet, Rose Lee and Faith Serigny; three stepdaughters, Melva Pierce, Suzette Whipple and Mary Whipple; three brothers, Merlin Leonard, Arnold "Paul" Leonard and Gerard Leonard; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren * preceded in death by her husband, Norman Faucheux; her parents, Wilbert Joseph and Louvenia Dugas Leonard; one stepson, David Whipple; and one sister, Alice Bergeron * member of the Ladies of Lasalette, the Krewe of Nereids, Girl Scout Leader for 27 years and a member of Tamed Kittens Bowling League; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 30, 2003 CLAY, MARCEL SR. * age 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 * visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; funeral services today at the funeral home, with burial in Celestin Garden of Memories Cemetery in Dulac * survived by his wife, Brenda Mitchel Clay; his mother, Eva Celestin Clay; one son, Marcel Clay Jr.; two brothers, Jerome Matthews and Keith Calvin Clay; and four sisters, Lynn, Connie, Annette and Amy Clay * preceded in death by his father, Austin Francis Clay Jr.; his grandparents, Ruby and Austin Francis Clay Sr. and Daniel Webster Celestin and Josephine Williams Celestin; one brother, Bruce Clay; and one sister, Edith Clay * self-employed janitor; Baptist ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 30, 2003 MCKANNA, ANNA RITA MOTHER MARY HENRY OF JESUS, O. P. * age 84, a native of Detroit and resident of Lockport, died 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2003 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at the Monastery of the Heart of Jesus Chapel in Lockport; mass Monday at the chapel, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery * survived by one sister, Mary McIntosh of Crystal Lake, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews * preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Murphy McKanna; one brother, Francis Joseph McKanna; and three sisters, Sarah McKanna, Catherine Herpolsheimer and Agnes Amluken * professed her vows in 1935 and was Foundress of the Dominican Contemplative Sisters ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 30, 2003 LEDET, CECILE DUPRE LEDET * age 90, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 9:48 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by one son, Gerald J. Dupre and wife, Olivia, of Montegut; one daughter, Beverly Rodrigue and husband, Al, of Pointe-aux- Chenes; one brother, Eura Dupre; five sisters, Lucille Thibodaux and husband, Gillis, Shirley Levron and husband, Elias, Eunice Dupre, Rose Mae Bourg and husband, George, and Joyce Ledet and husband, Louby; six grandchildren, Debra Ann Dupre of Montegut, Gwendolyn Duncan and husband, Tommy of League City, Texas, Lori Breaux and husband, Kenneth of Bourg, Shane, Naru Sr. and Laird Rodrigue of Pointe-aux-Chenes; seven great-grandchildren, Benjy "Ben", Kendra and Dustin "D.J." Domangue of Houma, Joey Bergeron and wife, Valire, and Joshua Bergeron, all of League City, and Naru Jr. and Allen Rodrigue, both of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two great-great- grandchildren, Baily Domangue of Houma and Taylor Bergeron of League City * preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbert J. Dupre; her second husband, Louis A. Ledet Sr. "Beauty"; her parents, Filmore and Alicidie Levron Dupre; one great-grandchild, Jonathan Domangue; three brothers, Wilsey, Ives and Druis Dupre Sr.; and three sisters, Cedonia Dupre, Verna Naquin and Anna Mae Thibodaux * member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Lady’s Altar Society; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church * Samart Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 30, 2003 TEDESCO, BEAU CHARLES, M.D. * age 32, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 * visitation to funeral time today at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland * survived by his parents, Dr. Victor E. Tedesco III, M.D., and Madelyn Boudreaux Tedesco of Houma; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Henry (Osie) Boudreaux of Raceland; two brothers, Dr. Victor "Teddy" Tedesco IV, M.D., and wife, Sonya, and Roy Tedesco of New Orleans; two sisters, Dr. Laureen Tedesco, Ph.D., of Greenville, N.C., and Valerie Shaw and husband, Danny Shaw of Houma; and his two cats, Sue Ellen and Consuella * preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Boudreaux, Dr. Victor E. Tedesco II and Grace Frost Tedesco * medical doctor for Thibodaux Regional and Physician’s Speciality Hospital in Houma; 1989 graduate of Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Art, a 1993 graduate of Nicholls State University, a 1997 graduate of Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport, and completed his residency in anesthesiology at Ochsner Foundation Hospital; diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology; an avid organic gardener, an expert in saltwater aquariums and was a dedicated physician; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 30, 2003 WAGUESPACK, MARK ETIENNE JR. * age 50, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 * visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his mother, Patricia Grant Waguespack of Houma; his fiance, Dennise Dietrich of Houma; three daughters, Kelly Waguespack, Jessica Waguespack Duthu and husband, Anthony Jr. of Schriever and Michael Waguespack of Thibodaux; two sisters, Claire Fenton of Houma and Beth Simon of California; and one grandchild * preceded in death by his father, Mark Etienne Waguespack Sr. * welder for Global Industries and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and National Rifle Association; U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War ======================================================================== Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 31, 2003 CLARK, MARIAN CECILIA LABIT * age 78, a native of Rita and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 * visitation Monday at Brashears Funeral Home, 509 North Gaskill St., Huntsville, Ark., and until funeral time Tuesday at St. Johns Catholic Church in Huntsville; rosary recited Monday; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Old Alabam Cemetery, Alabam, Ark. * survived by three daughters, Mrs. Hardy (Mary Lee Clark) Todd of Marble, Ark., Mrs. Gerri Clark Haire of Baytown, Texas, and Mrs. Willard (Sandra Anne Clark) Henry of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Edwin L. (Ann Labit) Frazier of Baytown; 11 grandchildren, Stephanie K. Clark, William M. Todd, Michael W. Todd, Melissa A. Todd, Wesley E. Todd, Robert B. Zbranek, Jacqueline Zbranek, Mrs. Michael (Becky Zbranek) Woods, Tracy Paul Henry, Mrs. Jerome (Jennifer Henry) Trosclair and Alexander Clark Henry; and 14 great-grandchildren * preceded in death her husband, Elroy Marcus Clark; her parents, Hayes Joseph Labit and Anna Mary Rodrigue Labit; her paternal grandparents, Emile Labit and Josephine Boudreaux Labit; her maternal grandparents, Eusebe Rodrigue and Arcene Ledet Rodrigue; one son, Richard Hayes Clark; and one brother, Nolan Joseph Labit * retired school teacher for the Huntsville (Ark.) School District; a retired Arkansas realtor; a member of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society in Houma; and a member of the Arkansas teachers retirement system * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 31, 2003 FOLSE, ELMA THERIOT * age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her husband, Johnny P. Folse; one son, Glenn Folse; one brother, Murphy Theriot; one sister, Dorothy Moore; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild * preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Lucille Cheramie Theriot; one son, Gary Folse; and one brother, Godfrey Theriot * parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 31, 2003 GAUDET, LAURY ‘GRAMPA’ * age 79, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2003 * visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by his wife, Louise Landry Gauthe Gaudet; one son, Randy Gaudet; one stepson, Gerald Gauthe; one stepdaughter, Claudia Gauthe Mabile; one brother, Loveless Gaudet Jr.; two sisters, Flavia G. Gaspard and Neva G. Alleman; six step-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren * preceded in death by his parents, Loveless Gaudet Sr. and Emelda "Toot Toot" Blanchard Gaudet Simoneaux; one brother, Randolph Gaudet Sr.; and Allen "Telena" Gauthe ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 31, 2003 MARCEL, KAMRYN NICOLE * age 3 months, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; religious services at the church, with burial in the church cemetery * survived by her parents, Misti Marcel and Anaouda Lirette; one brother, Keagan Marcel; one sister, Kelli Lirette; grandparents, Ronald and Faye Billiot, Eugis Jr. and Gwen Lirette, and Don LaCoste; great-grandparents, Allen Marcel Sr., Ray and Mazel LaCoste, Mary DeHart, James Daigle, Eugis Sr. and Penny Lirette; and numerous aunts , uncles and cousins * preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Eva Marcel, Esther and Menville Lovell, William DeHart Sr., Mable Lirette, Alvin and Angelle Fitch, Nolan and Lucille Marcel, Ray Sr. and Elvine LaCoste, and Albert and Helen Billiot ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 31. 2003 12:56AM MATHERNE, GLADYS Gladys Dufrene Matherne, 81, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Lockport, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Religious services will be at 11:30 a.m. at the church, with burial in the Larose First Baptist Church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Norman P. Matherne; two sons, Gerald Matherne and Michael Matherne; four daughters, Leotha Ayo, Diana Douglass, Paulette Adams and Ava Mobley; one brother, Samuel Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Josephine Frickey Dufrene; four brothers, Jeffrey, Nelvin, Chester and Calvin Dufrene; and two sisters, Nellie Comardelle and Bernice Dufrene. ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 31, 2003 PITRE, HARRISON THOMAS * age 10 days, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:12 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2003 * visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass at the cathedral, with burial in the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his parents, Leo Anthony Pitre and Elise Ellender Pitre of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Gerald Joseph Pitre and Marie Antoinette Pitre of Houma; his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Zamojein Ellender of Houma; his great-grandfather, Charles Paul Zamojein of Houma; and his godparents, Lauren Ellender and Charles Pitre Jr., both of Houma * preceded in death by his grandfather, H. Thomas Ellender, M.D.; his maternal great-grandmother, Rita Chiani Zamojein; and his paternal great-grandparents, John Ezra Faucheaux Sr. and Ophelia Marie Giroir Faucheaux * parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral * Chauvin Funeral Home ============================ Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA, The Houma Courier Abstracted by Brian Oster August 31, 2003 WAGUESPACK, MARK ETIENNE JR. * age 50, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003 * visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 * survived by his mother, Patricia Grant Waguespack of Houma; his fiance, Dennise Dietrich of Houma; three daughters, Kelly Waguespack, Jessica Waguespack Duthu and husband, Anthony Jr. of Schriever and Michael Waguespack of Thibodaux; two sisters, Claire Fenton of Houma and Beth Simon of California; and one grandchild, Alexis Mason * preceded in death by his father, Mark Etienne Waguespack Sr. * welder for Global Industries and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and National Rifle Association; U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War * Chauvin Funeral Home ======================================================================== =