Obituaries for JANUARY 2006; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 2 Feb 2006 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ======================================================================= January 02. 2006 12:07PM Donald LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald "Donoe" Charles LeBoeuf, 72, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 5:12 p.m. Wednes-day, Dec. 28, 2005. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Luci Britton LeBoeuf of Houma; four sons, Randall LeBoeuf of Tyler, Texas, John LeBoeuf of Pittsburg, Kan., and Jason and Donavan LeBoeuf of Ridge, N.Y.; one daughter, Catina Porche of Houma; one sister, Geneieve Bourg of Covington; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa Clements LeBoeuf; his parents, John LeBoeuf and Alice Matherne LeBoeuf; one son, Blake LeBoeuf; one daughter, Monica LeBoeuf Deroche; four brothers, Theoplie LeBoeuf, Maurice "Jack" LeBoeuf, Carl LeBoeuf and Nolan LeBoeuf; and three sisters, Roberta Galley, Alice Marcel and Juanita Picou. He was retired after 38 years as a plant operator for Freeport McMoRan. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Louisiana National Guard. He loved to fish and work outside. He was a loving, kind and compassionate person with a big heart and a great sense of humor who showed such courage and great strength throughout his illness. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He always said he knew he was rich by the friends he had in his life. He had such a great faith in his loving God throughout his life and up till the very end of it. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and his toy poodle, Gingerbread. He was a parishioner and an usher at Annunziata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va. 22038-1131, and the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, N.Y., 10016. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 02. 2006 12:08PM Ryan Picou Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ryan James Picou, 38, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the hall, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Susan Theriot; his mother, Phyllis Picou; two brothers, Timmy Picou and Duane Picou; and one sister, Jessie Lynn Picou Lyons. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Joseph Picou; and one brother, Jesse Joseph Picou Jr. He was a trawler and was Baptist. ============================= January 02. 2006 12:08PM James Pitre James Anthony Pitre, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. Visitation will be from 8 am. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Marie Lefort Pitre; one son, Michael Pitre and wife, Zena Allemand Pitre; two daughters, Patricia Pitre and Susan Pitre and fiance, Michael Edwards; one brother, Joseph P. Pitre Sr.; two sisters, Hazel P. Hunter and Nevitte Doucet; and one grandson, Jory Pitre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Sidonia Williams Pitre; and one brother, Tarro Pitre Sr. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. He was a member of Holy Name Society, Lafourche Texaco Retiree Club, Nicholls Colonels Club and VFW Post No. 8538 of Larose. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He loved to work in his yard, travel and spending time with his family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 02. 2006 12:08PM Elise Verret Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elise Mae Verdin Verret, 83, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Theriot, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Theriot and husband, Abel, and Eva Laura Dore and fiancé, Hank Pertuit, of Bayou Blue; one brother, Joseph Ernest "Vinus" Verdin of Grand Caillou; one sister, Eva Verdin Dean of Grand Caillou; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Preston Verret; her parents, Albert Verdin Sr. and Mary Alice Verret Verdin; one daughter, Annie Mae Verret Voisin; one grandson, LeRay Voisin; seven brothers, Albert Verdin Jr., Anthony Verdin, John Norris Verdin, Jessie Verdin, Joseph "Pete" Verdin, Freddie Verdin and Curtis Paul Verdin; and three sisters, Rosa Mary Lodrigue, Ezella Dean and Mildred Verdin. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. ============================= January 02. 2006 12:09PM Audrey Wilson Audrey Foret Wilson, 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. She is survived by her husband, Waldo J. Wilson Sr.; four sons, Bruce A. Wilson Sr., Waldo J. Wilson Jr., Barry E. Wilson and Huey P. Wilson; one daughter, Susan Holmes; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Linzy Foret; and her mother and stepfather, Edna Castigne Sansocie and Gene Sansocie; one brother, Edward Foret; and one sister, Dorothy Schenck. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. ======================================================================= January 03. 2006 3:44PM JoAnn Corkern Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== JoAnn Miller Corkern, 61, a native of Clinton and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:22 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Hillsdale Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Claude "Butch" Corkern of Thibodaux; one daughter, Mitzi Claudette Corkern and husband, Jeffery Mike, of Thibodaux; her mother, Eula Hutchinson Miller of Hammond; one sister, Patricia "Patty" Miller and husband, G. Walter Jr.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Wynton Miller. ============================= January 03. 2006 3:41PM Augustin Dardar Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Augustin Tony "Ta-Tan" Dardar, 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m . today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Dardar Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Jimmy Dardar and wife, Emma; three daughters, Joyce Gaspard and husband, Norrison "Sonny", Nora Verdin and husband, Mitch, and Elaine Soley; 26 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and six great-great- grandchildren; He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Elizabeth Dardar; his wife, Alva Rita Farve Dardar; two daughters, Mary Ann Dardar Matherene and Elsie Lee; two sons-in-law, Harris Soley and Clayvington Soley Sr; three brothers, Adam, Andrew and Frank Naquin; three sisters, Augustine Dardar, Alice Dardar and Colastic Naquin; and two grandchildren, Darrin Gaspard and Derrick Gaspard. ============================= January 03. 2006 3:43PM Hilda Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilda Guidroz Hebert, 104, a native of Mathews and resident of Luling, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurent "Lawrence" Hebert Sr.; her parents, Charles and Estelle Loupe Guidroz; one son, Lawrence "Larry" Hebert Jr.; four brothers, Alphonse, Thomas, Luc and Harold Guidroz; four sisters, Berthe Guidroz, Naomi Huff, Julie Guidroz and Rita Legendre; and two grandchildren. ============================= January 03. 2006 3:42PM Emery Martin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emery "Dean" Martin, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel. Jehovah Witness service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. He is survived by his loving devoted wife of 55 years, Jeanne Duplantis Martin; six children, Darla M. Bourgeois and husband, Lloyd, of Houma, Debra M. Olden and husband, Dennis, of Houma, Terral J. Martin Sr. and wife, Cynthia, of Houma, Arlene M. Yates and husband, Alvin, of Houma, Timothy P. Martin of Bayou Blue, and Rachel M. Deroche and husband, Randy Sr., of Bourg; five siblings, Maudry LeBoeuf of Bourg, Annie Raye Primm of Houma, Maiston Martin of Dularge, Wade Martin of Raceland and Lois Martin Lackey of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mantin and Rosa Duplantis Martin; and two brothers, Elias Martin and Forest Martin. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for many years. He was a devoted husband, loving father and wonderful grandfather and great- grandfather. He was known to always have a smile on his face and a joke on his lips. He loved working in his garden and listening to music. He led a full life and deeply treasured his faith and his family. He will be sorely missed by all. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 03. 2006 3:46PM Whitney Richard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Whitney Alphonse Richard, 89, a native of Lockport, a former resident of Harahan and resident of Mandeville, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, in the chapel of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Church Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Louise Baudoin Richard; one son, Ronald J. Richard; one daughter, Rosemary R. Graziano; one sister, Verine R. Zeringue; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evariste J. and Laura Parr Richard; four sisters, Alexina R. LeBlanc, Bertha R. Guidry, Lorentine R. Robichaux and Virginia R. Punch; and three brothers, Marceline, E.J. and Oleus Richard. He worked in the insurance industry for more than 40 years and retired as a claims manager. ============================= January 03. 2006 3:45PM Noah Rogers Noah "Bick" J. Rogers, 98, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. He is survived by two stepsons, O.A. LeCompte and Richard LeCompte; three daughters, Amanda R. Orgeron, Mary Louise Scurlock and Janice Rogers; two stepdaughters, Patricia L. Trahan and Dutie L. Blair; one brother, Louis J. Rogers; one sister, Vel R. Friloux; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Punch Rogers; his second wife, Eula Griffin Rogers; his parents, Adam and Agatha L. Rogers; one son, Gerard "Gary" Rogers; three sisters, Laura Adams, Eula Boudreaux and Beulah Schouest; and one grandchild, Dwayne Blair. ============================= January 03. 2006 3:42PM Elvire Thibodaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elvire Cunningham Thibodaux, 96, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by one son, Donald E. Thibodaux and wife, Linda, of Houma; one daughter, Barbara Thibodaux Johnson of Houma; one brother, J.C. Cunningham Jr. of Houma; her first cousin, Inez Jolet of Houma; six grandchildren, Kathleen Thibodaux, the Rev. Pamela Marie Boudreaux, Donald "Bubba" Thibodaux Jr., Donald Dennis Chauvin, Robert Joseph Chauvin and Brian Paul Chauvin and wife, Judy; 10 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren, Billy LaCoste, Leopold LaCoste, David Johnson and Lynn Ann Eschete; two step-great-grandchildren; and one step- great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter R. Thibodaux Sr.; her parents, Joseph Celestine Cunningham and Ophelia Doiron Cunningham; one son, Peter R. Thibodaux Jr.; one son-in-law, Lynden Johnson; and one sister, Louise C. Haydel. She was a homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and Troop Leader of numerous Girl Scout Troops. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 03. 2006 3:42PM Elsie Verret Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elsie Mae Verdin Verret, 83, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Theriot, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Theriot and husband, Abel, and Eva Laura Dore and fiance, Hank Pertuit, of Bayou Blue; one brother, Joseph Ernest "Vinus" Verdin of Grand Caillou; one sister, Eva Verdin Dean of Grand Caillou; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Preston Verret; her parents, Albert Verdin Sr. and Mary Alice Verret Verdin; one daughter, Annie Mae Verret Voisin; one grandson, LeRay Voisin; seven brothers, Albert Verdin Jr., Anthony Verdin, John Norris Verdin, Jessie Verdin, Joseph "Pete" Verdin, Freddie Verdin and Curtis Paul Verdin; and three sisters, Rosa Mary Lodrigue, Ezella Dean and Mildred Verdin. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. ======================================================================= January 04. 2006 1:18PM Helen Bourgeois Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen LeBouef Foucheux Bourgeois, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:18 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Michael Foucheux and wife, Mary, of Buffalo, Texas, and Kerry Foucheux and wife, Mary, of Mocksville, N.C.; three daughters, Bonnie Foucheux Couch and husband, Tony, of Cumming, Ga., Joan Foucheux Naquin and husband, Glenn, and Judy Foucheux LeBouef and husband, Mike, of Houma; one brother, George LeBouef and wife, Mildred, of Houma; one sister, Bertha LeBouef Wyatt of Puerto Rico; one sister-in-law, Pearl Pitre LeBouef of Houma; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Paul Foucheux; her second husband, Roy Bourgeois; her parents, George P. LeBouef and Bertha Bernard LeBouef; one brother, Bernard "Benny" LeBouef; three sisters, Gladys LeBouef Porche, Margie LeBouef Crochet and Marion LeBouef Malbrough. She was a retired sales clerk at West Brothers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Animal Shelter of Houma, The Heritage Manor Nursing Home or St. Louis Infant Center. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 04. 2006 1:19PM Ambrose Gaudet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ambrose Antoine "Jack" Gaudet, 76, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Velida Landry; three daughters, Louise St. Pierre, Annette Adams and husband, Benny, and Audrey Gaudet; one brother, Stanley Gaudet; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose Charles Gaudet and Josephine Justine Callahan Gaudet; three sons, Randy, Russell and Carl Gaudet; and one sister, Sally Stan. ============================= January 04. 2006 1:20PM Emery Martin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emery "Dean" Martin, 80, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel. Jehovah Witness service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his loving devoted wife of 55 years, Jeanne Duplantis Martin; six children, Darla M. Bourgeois and husband, Lloyd, of Houma, Debra M. Olden and husband, Dennis, of Houma, Terral J. Martin Sr. and wife, Cynthia, of Houma, Arlene M. Yates and husband, Alvin, of Houma, Timothy P. Martin of Bayou Blue, and Rachel M. Deroche and husband, Randy Sr., of Bourg; five siblings, Maudry LeBoeuf of Bourg, Annie Raye Primm of Houma, Maiston Martin of Dularge, Wade Martin of Raceland and Lois Martin Lackey of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mantin and Rosa Duplantis Martin; and two brothers, Elias Martin and Forest Martin. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for many years. He was a devoted husband, loving father and wonderful grandfather and great- grandfather. He was known to always have a smile on his face and a joke on his lips. He loved working in his garden and listening to music. He led a full life and deeply treasured his faith and his family. He will be sorely missed by all. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 04. 2006 1:20PM Robert Noyes Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Speir Noyes, 84, a native of Elizabeth, N.J., and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. A memorial service will be held in San Antonio at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Lois Eakin Noyes of Houma; one sister, Barbara Enos of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three daughters, Jeanne Clark and Susan Gillentine, both of Houma, and Marian Sikorski of Irving, Texas; three granddaughters, Shannon Barrett and husband, Barry, of Houma, Karen Koza of Iowa Park, Texas, and Tamara Lockhart of Irving; one grandson, David Gillentine of Waco, Texas; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Warren Noyes; and his mother, Selina Cashmore Noyes. He graduated from Cornell University in 1943 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then explored different avenues of the hospitality industry in California and Arizona. He resided in San Antonio from 1966 to 1990, where he joined the Barshop Brothers in the development of La Quinta Motor Inns in 1968. He served as senior vice president of La Quinta Inns Inc. for 22 years. He is a past president of the Texas Hotel Motel Association. Upon retiring from La Quinta Inns Inc. he lived in Santa Fe, N.M., where he was a partner in Maria's New Mexican Kitchen Restaurant. He and his wife relocated to Houma in 2000 to be near their children and families. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The American Heart Association. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 04. 2006 1:18PM Alice Simoneaux Alice Hidalgo LeBlanc Simoneaux, 67, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Paincourtville, died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleon- ville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thurs- day at the church, with burial in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Simoneaux; two daughters, Cheryl Hebert and Wanda Fay Cavalier; two brothers, Chester Paul Hidalgo Jr. and Jerry Hidalgo; one sister, Jean Derise; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edmond LeBlanc; her parents, Chester Hidalgo Sr. and Clothilde Cassard Hidalgo; and one sister, Grace Covey. ============================= January 04. 2006 1:21PM Elvire Thibodaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elvire Cunningham Thibodaux, 96, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by one son, Donald E. Thibodaux and wife, Linda, of Houma; one daughter, Barbara Thibodaux Johnson of Houma; one brother, J.C. Cunningham Jr. of Houma; her first cousin, Inez Jolet of Houma; six grandchildren, Kathleen Thibodaux, the Rev. Pamela Marie Boudreaux, Donald "Bubba" Thibodaux Jr., Donald Dennis Chau vin, Robert Joseph Chauvin and Brian Paul Chauvin and wife, Judy; 10 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren, Billy LaCoste, Leopold LaCoste, David Johnson and Lynn Ann Eschete; two step-great-grandchildren; and one step- great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter R. Thibodaux Sr.; her parents, Joseph Celestine Cunning-ham and Ophelia Doiron Cunningham; one son, Peter R. Thibodaux Jr.; one son-in-law, Lynden Johnson; and one sister, Louise C. Haydel. She was a homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and Troop Leader of numerous Girl Scout Troops. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= January 05. 2006 12:22PM Cecil Blanchard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cecil Joseph Blanchard, 83, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvador "Susie" Breaux Blanchard; his parents, John Reginald Blanchard and Julia Hotard Blanchard; two brothers, Howard Blanchard and Edward Blanchard; and two sisters, Gertrude Junot and Helen Duplantis. He was owner of Spic and Span Bakery and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Gen. Patton's Army. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent DePaul. He was an usher, Eucharistic Minister and parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. ============================= January 05. 2006 12:27PM Juy Breaux Sr. Juy Jermaine Breaux Sr., 29, a native of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Ototo Breaux of Arlington, Texas; six daughters, Jade, Eliza and Jaila Breaux, Clara James, Taye Boone and Alanna Dorsey; two sons, Armstrong and Juy Breaux Jr.; his parents, Shirley Breaux Brown and Andrew Ester; eight brothers, Alton, Tony and Shawn Breaux of Thibodaux, Andrew, Jermaine and Christopher Ester of Donaldsonville, Michael Hebert of Houma and Ben Brown of Thibodaux; two sisters, Keshia Ester of Donaldsonville and Michelle Brown of Texas; eight step-brothers, Gary, Milton, Christopher, Melvin Lee, Daryle Paul and Scuddy Brown Jr., Murphy and Ferrante Matthews, all of Thibodaux; four stepsisters, Norma Jean and Brenda Brown, Jennifer Smith of Thibodaux and Lakita Fusilier of Houma; his grandmother, Nellie Ester; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roosevelt and Eula Mae Breaux and Walter Ester Sr.; and his stepfather, Scuddy Brown Sr. ============================= January 05. 2006 12:27PM Louis Brunet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis John Brunet, 93, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irma LeCompte Brunet of Schriever; two sons, Lawrence Brunet and wife, Joyce, of Shelby, Ohio, and Kenneth Brunet of Mena, Ark.; four daughters, Dorothy "Dot" B. Massey of Thibodaux, Katherine "Kat" B. Smith and husband, Bill, Cheryl Ann B. Barnes and husband, Kenny, of Houma, and Virginia Brunet and husband, Raymond, of Schriever; one daughter-in- law, Carole O. Brunet of Houma; two sisters, Gertrude Josey of Schriever and Alice Henry of Harvey; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel LeCompte Brunet; his parents, Alcide Brunet and Alice Theriot Brunet; one son, Gerald Brunet; and two sisters, Rita Guidry and Margaret Toups. He was a retired truck driver and sugar-cane farmer. He was a devout Catholic, avid outdoorsman, gardener and carpenter and also loved Saturday night card games with friends. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 05. 2006 12:23PM Edna Majia Edna D. Mejia, 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Michael, John, Mark and Vincent Santalla; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Mejia; and her parents, Frank and Dolores Dardar. ============================= January 05. 2006 12:26PM Harold Page Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harold Page Jr., 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chateau Terrebonne in Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Margaret Page Picou of Victorville, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Harold Page Sr.; one sister, Theresa Every; one brother, Marcel Page; and two brothers-in-law, Irvin Picou and Roland Every Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. ============================= January 05. 2006 12:20PM Alexander Ste. Marie III Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alexander Ste. Marie III, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:52 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his mother, Mae Jeanne Olivier Ste. Marie of Houma; one son, Alexander Ste. Marie IV of Dallas; one daughter, Kim Ste. Marie Spence of Lafayette; one brother, Timothy Ste. Marie of Monticello, Miss.; one sister, Sister Marlene Ste. Marie of Gretna; and two grandchildren, Allison Alexis Spence and Jeffrey Simpson Spence. He was preceded in death by his father, Alexandre Ste. Marie Jr. He was a salesman with T-3 Energy Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 220 Progressive Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= January 06. 2006 12:50PM Juy Breaux Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Juy Jermaine Breaux Sr., 29, a native of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Ototo Breaux of Arlington, Texas; six daughters, Jade, Eliza and Jaila Breaux, Clara James, Taye Boone and Alanna Dorsey; two sons, Armstrong and Juy Breaux Jr.; his parents, Shirley Breaux Brown and Andrew Ester; eight brothers, Alton, Tony and Shawn Breaux of Thibodaux, Andrew, Jermaine and Christopher Ester of Donaldsonville, Michael Hebert of Houma and Ben Brown of Thibodaux; two sisters, Keshia Ester of Donaldsonville and Michelle Brown of Texas; eight step-brothers, Gary, Milton, Christopher, Melvin Lee, Daryle Paul and Scuddy Brown Jr., Murphy and Ferrante Matthews, all of Thibodaux; four stepsisters, Norma Jean and Brenda Brown, Jennifer Smith of Thibodaux and Lakita Fusilier of Houma; his grandmother, Nellie Ester; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roosevelt and Eula Mae Breaux and Walter Ester Sr.; and his stepfather, Scuddy Brown Sr. ============================= January 06. 2006 12:52PM Louis Brunet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis John Brunet, 93, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Irma LeCompte Brunet of Schriever; two sons, Lawrence Brunet and wife, Joyce, of Shelby, Ohio, and Kenneth Brunet of Mena, Ark.; four daughters, Dorothy "Dot" B. Massey of Thibodaux, Katherine "Kat" B. Smith and husband, Bill, Cheryl Ann B. Barnes and husband, Kenny, of Houma, and Virginia Brunet and husband, Raymond, of Schriever; one daughter-in-law, Carole O. Brunet of Houma; two sisters, Gertrude Josey of Schriever and Alice Henry of Harvey; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel LeCompte Brunet; his parents, Alcide Brunet and Alice Theriot Brunet; one son, Gerald Brunet; and two sisters, Rita Guidry and Margaret Toups. He was a retired truck driver and sugar cane farmer and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. ============================= January 06. 2006 12:53PM Jack Elderkin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jack Lindsey Elderkin, 86, a native of Batson, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Margie Wood Elderkin; one daughter, Cathy Elderkin Scott and husband, Logan Scott, of Houma; two grandchildren, April Ann Scott of Geismar and Angie Scott Hutchens and husband, Jonathan Hutchens of Geismar; and one great-grandchild, Jack Hutchens of Geismar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Weed Elderkin and Lois Depue Elderkin; one son, Jack Dennis Elderkin; three brothers, James, Frank and George Elderkin; and three sisters, Donna Key, Frances Duke and Marjorie Rowland. He was a proud veteran of World War II and a retiree of Freeport-Sulphur Company with 34 years of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved to garden and loved his church and friends. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 06. 2006 12:53PM Tyronne Green Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tyronne Michael Green Sr., 52, a native of New Orleans and Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Tyronne Michael Tillman Green Jr. of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Briana T. Tillman Green of New Orleans; his former wife, Brenda A. Tillman Green of New Orleans; his foster mother, Alma Roussel of Vacherie; three sisters, Annie Green Barnett, Vanessa Green Adams and Kim Poche Sullivan of New Orleeans; two stepsisters, Alvina Oubre of Vacherie and Nicole Vance of New York; two brothers, Leo Green Sr. of Harvey and Jessie Poche Jr. of Covington; and six step-brothers, MacArthur Webster, Danny Kennedy, Murphy Wheller and Richmond Gordon of Vacherie, Eric Vance and Dedric Vance of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Geneva Green Poche and Willie Watson Sr.; his stepfather, Jessie Poche Sr.; his foster father, Emmett Roussel; his first wife, Eula M. Green; and one brother, Willie Watson Jr. He was Baptist. ============================= January 06. 2006 12:54PM Florence Heurtin Florence Robert Heurtin, 90, a native of Ama and resident of Hahnville, died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. She is survived by two sons, Clyde J. Heurtin and Gary J. Heurtin; two daughters, Patsy H. Matherne and Iris H. Miguez; one sister, Edith R. Sauviac; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar J. Heurtin; her parents, Onesephor and Marie Champagne Robert; one son, Ronald P. Heurtin; one daughter, Pearl Rae H. Gaubert; two brothers, Lucien Robert and Richard Robert; three sisters, Ella Granier, Lelia Robert and Nora Haydel; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ============================= January 06. 2006 12:54PM Alonzo Nevis Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alonzo "Ko" Nevis Sr., 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Residence Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linnie P. Nevis of New Orleans; 11 sons, Earl Nevis Sr. and wife, Betty Rose, of Houma, Alfred Nevis of Houma, Christopher Nevis and wife, Ann, of Sulphur, Va., Phillip Nevis and wife, Carolyn, of Sunset, Kenny Nevis and wife, Tremelle, of New Orleans, Jerome Stewart and wife, Gabrill, of New Orleans, Kevin Stewart and wife, Erika, of Las Vegas, Glen Crowell of Atlanta, Micheal Wallace and wife, Angela, of Slidell, James Wallace of Slidell and Fernando Wallace of Slidell; five daughters, Roxanne Smith and husband, John, of Laplace, LuGwendolyn Brown and husband, Oscar, of Houston, Nellie White and husband, Warren, of Houston, Felicia Ivory of Houston and Chandra Freeman and husband, Dennis, of Whitesburg, Ga.; two brothers, Robert Nevers of Houma and John Nevers and wife, Rosemary, of Houma; 39 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Lyons; his parents, Alfred Sr. and Annie Collins Nevis; one son, Alonzo Nevis Jr.; six brothers, Alfred, Clarence, George, Ruben, J.B. and Raymond Nevis; four sisters, Nonie Campbell, Mercedes Nevis, Clara Nevis and Helen Bell Nevis Lyons; and one grandchild, Nina Simone. He was a retired cement finisher and a member of Cement Masonry Local No. 567 and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Residence Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 06. 2006 12:56PM Alexander Ste. Marie III Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alexander Ste. Marie III, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:52 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his mother, Mae Jeanne Olivier Ste. Marie of Houma; one son, Alexander Ste. Marie IV of Dallas; one daughter, Kim Ste. Marie Spence of Lafayette; one brother, Timothy Ste. Marie of Monticello, Miss.; one sister, Sister Marlene Ste. Marie of Gretna; and two grandchildren, Allison Alexis Spence and Jeffrey Simpson Spence. He was preceded in death by his father, Alexandre Ste. Marie Jr. He was a salesman with T-3 Energy Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 220 Progressive Blvd., Houma, La. 70360. He received an athletic scholarship in baseball and football in 1958 to Southeastern University in Hammond. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 06. 2006 12:55PM Kevin Thacker Kevin Thacker, 48, a native of Dayton, Ohio, and resident of Galliano, died at 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at West 5th Street in Larose. He is survived by his companion, Ida Guidry; his mother, Barbara Thacker; one son, Floyd Thacker; two brothers, Jeff and David Thacker; and four sisters, Isabelle Hartley, Theresa Thacker, Sherrie Rhinehart and Elle May May. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Thacker; and two brothers, Floyd and Allen Thacker. ============================= January 06. 2006 12:55PM Edward Thibodeaux Edward Antoine Thibodeaux, 91, a native of Dularge and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Lloyd Thibodeaux and wife, Maureen, of Milton, Fla., and Noble Thibodeaux and wife, Patricia, of Chauvin; two daughters, Bobbie Ann T. Luke and husband, Howard, of Bourg, and Ara T. Charpentier and husband, Steven, of Houma; one brother, Linward Blanchard of Pointe-aux-Chenes; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Price Thibodeaux; his parents, Ludovic Thibodeaux and Eula Chauvin Thibodeaux; one son, Mervil Thibodeaux; one daughter, Josie Davis; two grandchildren, Janely Davis and Jana Davis; and four sisters, Viola Authement, Agnolia Lirette, Delta Trahan and Dora Trahan. He was a retired tug boat captain with Cenac Towing and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ======================================================================= January 07. 2006 1:03AM Doris Boudreaux Doris Theriot Boudreaux, 77, a native of Raceland and resident of Westwego, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero. Mass will be at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum in Westwego. She is survived by three children, Dale A. Boudreaux, Barry J. Boudreaux and Cindy B. Brown; one son-in-law, John Brown; one sister, Bettie T. Stevens Robichaux of Raceland; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Boudreaux; her parents, Guy E. Theriot and Notile Punch Theriot; and two great-grandchildren. ============================= January 07. 2006 1:07AM Marie Miguez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Florence "Flo" Romero Miguez, 71, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to service time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by two daughters, Gail M. Labit and husband, Joseph, of Gray, and Debbie M. Portier and husband, Wilson "Joey," of Houma; one brother, Preston Romero of Houma; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Obey Charles Miguez; her parents, Raphael Romero and Alicia Dubois Romero; three brothers, Manson, Willis and Sonny Romero; and two sisters, Inez R. Trahan and Agnes R. Broussard. She was a homemaker and a member of Coteau Bayou Blue Lions Club. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. ============================= January 07. 2006 12:59AM Alexander Ste. Marie III Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alexander Ste. Marie III, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:52 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the church. He is survived by his mother, Mae Jeanne Olivier Ste. Marie of Houma; one son, Alexander Ste. Marie IV of Dallas; one daughter, Kim Ste. Marie Spence of Lafayette; one brother, Timothy Ste. Marie of Monticello, Miss.; one sister, Sister Marlene Ste. Marie of Gretna; and two grandchildren, Allison Alexis Spence and Jeffrey Simpson Spence. He was preceded in death by his father, Alexandre Ste. Marie Jr. He was a salesman with T-3 Energy Service. He received an athletic scholarship in baseball and football in 1958 to Southeastern University in Hammond. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 220 Progressive Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 07. 2006 1:09AM Marie Trosclair Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Badeaux Trosclair, 73, a native of Harvey and resident of Bayou Towers in Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Harry Trosclair Sr.; three daughters, Elsiedees LeBlanc, Priscilla Sullivan and Wendy Rouse; four sons, Henry Wallace, Mark Kuykendall and wife, Pam, Randall Kuykendall and Mont Kuykendall; two sisters, Leona Majoria and Joyce Badeaux; and one brother, Charles Badeaux Jr.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilia Breaux and Charles Badeaux Sr.; one infant son, Mitchell Kuykendall; and two brothers, Sidney Badeaux and Emile Badeaux. She was a dietitian at Mountain View Nursing Home and worked for Home Health Care in Alabama. She was a member of the senior citizens Olympics and was a member and the treasurer of the Golden Agers Club. ============================================================= ========== January 08. 2006 12:29AM Evelyn Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn "Jean" Embree Adams, 76, a native of Zanesville, Ohio, and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Keystol J. Adams and wife, Paula, of Mobile, Ala., and Pat Adams and wife, Cayla, of Houma; one daughter, Karen Adams of Houma; one sister, Fran Maloy of Zanesville; and three grandchildren, Brent C. Adams and companion, Tracy Leonard, of Houma, Chad C. Adams of New York, and Shawn P. Adams of Mobile. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Adams; her parents, Arthur Embree and Majel Snyder Embree; and two brothers, Roger Embree and Edward Embree. She was a homemaker and member of the Broadmoor Garden Club and Wives of Tennessee Gas Pipeline. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 08. 2006 12:29AM Hugh Bertrand Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hugh Charles "Charlie" Bertrand, 75, a native of Lake Arthur and resident of Houma, died at 12:02 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur. He is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Ann Bertrand Lewis of Houma and husband, John; one son, Charles Burt Bertrand of Orlando, Fla., and wife, Tracy; two brothers, R. J. "Chip" Bertrand of Lake Arthur and wife, Betty, and Freeman Ray "Butch" Bertrand Jr. of Houma and wife, Becky; one sister, Wanda Lou Bertrand Richard of Lake Arthur and husband, Alvin; five grandchildren, Curran John Lewis and wife, Melissa, and Timothy Bryan Lewis and wife, Autumn, of Houma; Katy Jacqueline Bertrand, Matthew Charles Bertrand and Kelly Elizabeth Bertrand of Orlando; and two great-grandchildren, Dade Edward Lewis and Kellen Thomas Lewis of Houma. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jacqueline Todd Ewing Bertrand; and his parents, Freeman Ray Bertrand Sr. and Louise "Grandma Lou" Bertrand. After high school he played college basketball at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He was a retired regional manager with Triple AAA and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He earned two purple hearts and a bronze star. From 1951 to 1973 he served the community of Lake Arthur as a volunteer firefighter, civil-defense director, Boy Scout leader, baseball coach and umpire. He was a devout Catholic and Knights of Columbus member. One of the things we fondly remember is his boundless determination and energy. While Boy Scout Troop No. 69 leader in 1969, he made up his mind that all the members of the troop would attend the National Jamboree in Idaho. Many were unable to afford the cost. He tirelessly organized fund-raisers, and as a result all members were able to attend. Pallbearers will be Alvin Richard, Freeman Ray Bertrand Jr., John Earl Lewis, Curran John Lewis, Timothy Byran Lewis and Matthew Charles Bertrand. Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 08. 2006 12:30AM Steven Carvender Steven Leon Carvender, 54, a native of Peoria, Ill., and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006 at his home. He is survived by his mother, V.L. Carvender of Spring Hill, Fla.; one sister, Cynthia Jury of Spring Hill; two nephews; and one niece. He attended the Illinois Community College in East Peoria, Ill. He was a photographer. He was Christian. ============================= January 08. 2006 1:26AM Mignonne Cazentre Mignonne Ann Cazentre, 59, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, after a brief battle with lung cancer. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Church in Gramercy. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Ed Fuss officiating. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pauline. She is survived by one sister, Myree' Cazentre of Houma; one brother, H. Hubert Cazentre Jr. of Gramercy; numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henri Hubert Cazentre Sr. and Yolande Dicharry Cazentre. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the American Cancer Society. ============================= January 08. 2006 12:30AM Walter Franklin Jr. Walter "Buck" Franklin Jr., 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Franklin; three sons, Darnel, Frances and Darren Franklin; one daughter, Tonia Antoine and husband, Brad; two sisters, Barbara Franklin of New Orleans and Shanda Franklin of Texas; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Gustavia Franklin; and one sister, Menta Franklin. He was a Baptist. ============================= January 08. 2006 12:31AM Lee Lapeyrouse Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lee J. Lapeyrouse Sr., 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Military service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the hall. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Bourg Lapeyrouse; three sons, Daniel J. Lapeyrouse Sr. and wife, Bonnie, Kerry J. Lapeyrouse and wife, Stacey, and Lee John Lapeyrouse Jr. and wife, Rhonda; two daughters, Jeanita Scott and husband, Aaron Jr., and Wanda Ledet and husband, Ervin Jr.; three sisters, Audrey Adams, Winnie Adams and Merle Lirette; eight grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Narcisse and Fannie Stringer Lapeyrouse; one grandson, Cy Ledet; two brothers, Ivy Sr. and Thomas Lapeyrouse Sr.; and one sister, Etha Lapeyrouse. He was a retired boat captain and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 380, the Knights of Columbus No. 5013 and the Woodmen of the World. He was Catholic. ============================= January 08. 2006 12:31AM Marie Miguez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Florence "Flo" Romero Miguez, 71, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to service time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by two daughters, Gail M. Labit and husband, Joseph, of Gray, and Debbie M. Portier and husband, Wilson "Joey," of Houma; one brother, Preston Romero of Houma; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Obey Charles Miguez; her parents, Raphael Romero and Alicia Dubois Romero; three brothers, Manson, Willis and Sonny Romero; and two sisters, Inez R. Trahan and Agnes R. Broussard. She was a homemaker and a member of Coteau Bayou Blue Lions Club. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Cath olic Church. ============================= January 08. 2006 12:32AM Nathan Pellegrin Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nathan John Pellegrin Sr., 55, a native of Chauvin and resident of Franklinton, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" Prosperie Pellegrin; his mother, Velma Pellegrin; one son, Nathan "Nat Nat" Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Jessica; two daughters, Virgie Hebert and husband, Brett, and Kristie Rigdon and husband, Wade; two brothers, Allen "AJ" Jr. and Tony Pellegrin; two sisters, Joyce Pellegrin and Mona Roddy; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Pellegrin Sr.; and one brother, Wayne Pellegrin. He was a self-employed fisherman and was Catholic. ======================================================================= January 09. 2006 12:13PM Evelyn Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn "Jean" Embree Adams, 76, a native of Zanesville, Ohio, and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Keystol J. Adams and wife, Paula, of Mobile, Ala., and Pat Adams and wife, Cayla, of Houma; one daughter, Karen Adams of Houma; one sister, Fran Meloy of Zanesville; and three grandchildren, Brent C. Adams and companion, Tracy Leonard, of Houma, Chad C. Adams of New York, and Shawn P. Adams of Mobile. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Adams; her parents, Arthur Embree and Majel Snyder Embree; and two brothers, Roger Embree and Edward Embree. She was a homemaker and member of the Broadmoor Garden Club and Wives of Tennessee Gas Pipeline. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 09. 2006 12:13PM Gayknell Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gayknell Verla Bateman Bergeron, 90, a native of Cullman, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Donald Bergeron and wife, Cecile, of Tylertown, Miss., and Gilbert Bergeron and wife, Glenda, of Picayune, Miss.; one daughter- in-law, Laura Bergeron; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Bergeron; her parents, David Lee Bateman and Carrie Burnett Bateman; four brothers, Shuford, Hubert, Jessie and J.D. Bateman; and seven sisters, Maybelle Baker, Nora Glasscock, Winnie George, Vera Blanchard, Alise Cristolean, Cleta Mitchell and Cora Mullins. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. ============================= January 09. 2006 12:18PM Norman Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norman A. Breaux, 87, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Elmo Breaux. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Falgout Breaux; his parents, Andrew and Mathilde Melancon Breaux; four brothers, Earlis "Crib", Verdie, Wilson and Lester Breaux; and one sister, Denise B. Zeringue. He was a retired Lafourche Parish school-bus driver. ============================= January 09. 2006 12:14PM Kathy Ledet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kathy LeBlanc Ledet, 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Montegut, died at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Armond Joseph Ledet; one son, Chad Michael LeBlanc; eight brothers, Charles, Druis, Alvin Jr., Ronald, Eugene, Dale, Barry "Duck" and Darry LeBlanc; and six sisters, Joyce Dehart, Rita LeBoeuf, Shirley Guy, Caroline Trosclair, Eunice "Sis" Cangelosi and Sandra Hutcherson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Joseph and Eunice LeBoeuf LeBlanc; and two brothers, Francis and Carroll LeBlanc. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. ======================================================================= January 10. 2006 12:35PM Gayknell Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gayknell Verla Bateman Bergeron, 90, a native of Cullman, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Donald Bergeron and wife, Cecile, of Tylertown, Miss., and Gilbert Bergeron and wife, Glenda, of Picayune, Miss.; one daughter- in-law, Laura Bergeron; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Bergeron; one son, Jerry Bergeron; one great-grandson, Jonathan Daniel Bergeron; her parents, David Lee Bateman and Carrie Burnett Bateman; four brothers, Shuford, Hubert, Jessie and J.D. Bateman; and seven sisters, Maybelle Baker, Nora Glasscock, Winnie George, Vera Blanchard, Alise Cristolean, Cleta Mitchell and Cora Mullins. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 10. 2006 12:39PM Mae Bergeron Picture Mae Marcel Bergeron, 89, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Larry Bergeron and wife, Mildred Jean, of Marrero and Clyde Bergeron and wife, Mercedes, of Houma; one daughter, Doris Robichaux and husband, Wiley, of Houma; one brother, Melvin Marcel of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Tillie Tierce, Agnes Daigle, Mary Detillier and Gertrude Cantrelle, all of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Bergeron; her parents, Victor Marcel and Alfreda Pontiff Marcel; four brothers, Erin, Forest, Francis and Harris Marcel; and one sister, Wilma Voclain. She was a homemaker and a member of Bayou Blue First United Methodist Church. ============================= January 10. 2006 12:40PM Royce Bourg Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Royce "Shorty" Anthony Bourg Sr., 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Royce A. Bourg Jr. and wife, Julie, of Houma; two daughters, Linda B. Jones and husband, Chris Jones Sr. of Houma and Marlene B. LeCompte of New Orleans; six grandchildren, Chad M. LeCompte, Chris P. Jones Jr., Richard A. Jones, Jules J. Jones, Julia M. Jones and Aaron A. Bourg; and one great-grandchild, Molly LeCompte. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Marie King Bourg; and his parents, Walter Bourg and Wilma Martin Bourg. He was retired from exploration with Shell Oil Co. after 40 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 10. 2006 12:43PM Wendy Guillotte Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wendy Rose Belanger Guillotte, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died at 10:58 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to prayer service Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by one son, Brian Guillotte and significant other, Brandie Ranes of Houma, and children, Madi-son and Taner; two daughters, Melissa Friend White of Houma and her two children, Brittany White and Heather White, and Karla Burrell Meche and husband, Michael Meche, of Lafayette; one brother, John Drew Belanger of Houma; and one sister, Joanne Belanger Nicole and husband, George Nicole of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Nicholas Belanger and Anci-ana Chatagnier Belanger. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 10. 2006 12:40PM Nancy Leonard Nancy LeBlanc Leonard, 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Nelson Leonard; her mother, Iona LeBlanc; one stepson, Wilson Leonard; one stepdaughter, Belinda Leonard; four brothers, David, Garon, Rickie and Ronnie LeBlanc; two sisters, Susan Chaisson and Lisa LeBlanc; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard LeBlanc; one son, Raymond Leonard; and one brother, Glenn LeBlanc. She was a foster mother for 17 years and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. ============================= January 10. 2006 12:43PM Warren Robertson Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren "Coo Coo" Robertson Sr., 75, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mae Ella Robertson of Chowchilla, Calif.; three daughters, Glida Robertson and Rosalyn Robertson of Kenner and Yatoma Robertson Mitchell of Morgan City; three sons, Chad Charleston Robertson, Ron Christopher Robertson and Shawn Terrel Robertson, all of Baton Rouge; three stepdaughters, Karen Jarrett of Baton Rouge, Samantha Jackson and Chetia Thibodeaux of New Iberia; four stepsons, Tymol Robertson of California, Lawrence Triggs Jr., Keith Triggs and Mark Triggs of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Louella H. Kennedy, Dolores R. Jones and Rosetta R. James, all of Thibodaux; and 19 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Warren Robertson Jr.; and two sisters, Beatrice R. Joseph and Neomia R. Lang. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was Methodist. ======================================================================= January 11. 2006 12:11PM Mae Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mae Marcel Bergeron, 89, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Larry Bergeron and wife, Mildred Jean, of Marrero and Clyde Bergeron and wife, Mercedes, of Houma; one daughter, Doris Robichaux and husband, Wiley, of Houma; one brother, Melvin Marcel of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Tillie Tierce, Agnes Daigle, Mary Detillier and Gertrude Cantrelle, all of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Bergeron; her parents, Victor Marcel and Alfreda Pontiff Marcel; four brothers, Erin, Forest, Francis and Harris Marcel; and one sister, Wilma Voclain. She was a homemaker and a member of Bayou Blue First United Methodist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 11. 2006 12:12PM Terry Bergeron Sr. Terry J. Bergeron Sr., 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his wife, Hellen B. Bergeron; one son, Terry J. Bergeron Jr.; three daughters, Lisa Smith, Julie Knipe and Bonnie Templeton; one brother, Carroll Bergeron; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Georgia Walker Bergeron; and one sister, Shirley Bergeron. He was a retired nuisance alligator hunter for Terrebonne Parish and a U.S. Army veteran. He was Christian. ============================= January 11. 2006 12:13PM Robert Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert L. "Moon" Boudreaux, 37, a native of Houma and resident of Petal, Miss., died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hulett Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, Miss. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, with burial at 4 p.m. in Houma at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Cherie Boudreaux; two sons, Devin Lee Boudreaux and Dillan Bailey Boudreaux; one sister, Amy Boudreaux Ford; one brother, Jonah Paul Boudreaux; his paternal grandmother, Carole A. Boudreaux; and his maternal grandmother, Johnnie L. Gautreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Boudreaux and Dianne Bourg; and his grandparents, Ray J. Boudreaux and Bill Little. He was an offshore production operator. He was a loving and caring husband and father. Generously kind hearted to friends and strangers alike. He was an avid fisherman and LSU fan and will be sadly missed by all. Hulett Winstead Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 11. 2006 12:13PM Jody Cheramie Jody Cheramie, 47, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:17 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Vis itation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jill David Cheramie; his mother, Claudia C. Cheramie; two sons, Tyler and Korte Cheramie; one sister, Abby C. Autin; and his father and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Claudette David. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence "Jay" Cheramie. He was a member of the Cut Off Fishing Club. ============================= January 11. 2006 12:14PM Theresa Hodson Theresa Robichaux Hodson, 91, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Raymond Hodson Jr. and wife, Mary B. Hodson; three daughters, Marjorie Theresa Hodson, Dorothy L. Hodson, and Oneta Hodson Andress and husband, Thad Andress; one brother, Tommy Robichaux; 10 grandchildren, Jill Hodson Caillouet, Raymond Hodson III, Tommy Hodson, Ann Hodson Foret, David Hodson, Matt Hodson, Ben Hodson, Allyson Hancock Kinzel, Kendall Hancock and Kelly Dugas; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond A. Hodson Sr.; her parents, Conrad P. Robichaux Sr. and Marie Louise Bourgeois Robichaux; two brothers, Conrad Robichaux and Raymond Robichaux; and one sister, Agatha R. Chauvin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 11. 2006 12:14PM Gloria Matrana Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria Liner Canafax Matrana, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Nicholas Matrana Jr., Anthony, Eddie, Thomas, Claude and Brian Matrana; four daughters, Gail C. Scott, Brenda M. Coll, Patricia M. Laiche and Barbara M. Romero; one sister, Virginia Malbrough LeBouef; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Earl Canafax; her second husband, Nicholas M. Matrana Sr.; her parents, Joseph Liner and Lortie Breaux; one half-brother, Ernest Liner; two half-sisters, Rita Mae Reclusado and Joyce Naquin; and one great-grandchild, Logan Coll. She was retired and a Christian. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses are preferred. ============================= January 11. 2006 12:14PM Ernest Thibodaux Ernest Adams Thibodaux, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious service will be at noon today at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Boudreaux Thibodaux; one son, Floyd P. Thibodaux; two daughters, Connie T. Landry and Sandra T. Reulet; three sisters, Earline Hebert, Frances Morvant and Winoma Graham; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard A. Thibodaux and Orestilia Benoit Thibodaux Martin; and one brother, Leonard J. Thibodaux. ======================================================================= January 12. 2006 2:11PM Eldon Authement Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eldon "T-Ed" Joseph Authement Sr., 66, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anna Lee Sevin Authement of Montegut; two sons, Eldon Authement Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Bourg and Ricky Authement and wife, Darlene, of North Little Rock, Ark.; three daughters, Annette Authement Whitmill and husband, Jeremy, of Temperance, Mich., Sheila Authement Naquin and husband, Teddy, of Montegut and Cynthia Authement Lirette and husband, Elgin Sr. of Bourg; two brother, Ronald Authement of Chauvin and Felton Authement Jr. of Raceland; three sisters, Janice A. Naquin of Chauvin, Diana A. Naquin of Houma and Mary A. Lilliman of Thibodaux; 25 grandchildren, Joseph Bourg, Kellie Bourg Collins, Nicole Authement, Anjelika Authement, Mae Nicole Authement, Dakota Authement, Felicity Authement, Joshua Authement, Brandon Authement, Amber Authement, Heidi Authement, Joshua Mogk, Adam Mogk, Angelique Mogk, Tyler Whitmill, Jason Whitmill, Brittany Naquin, Teddy Naquin II, Samuel Naquin, Daniel Naquin, Nathaniel Naquin, Elgin Lirette Jr., David Lirette, Austin Lirette and Alice Lirette; two step-grandchildren, Dava Callahan Hau and Tiffany Callahan; five great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felton Authement Sr. and Clothilda Rodrigue Authement. He was a retired skipper with Texaco Oil Co. with 15 years of service. Throughout his lengthly illness, it was his faith in God and the loving support of his family that carried him all the way to the end. He loved people and truly never met a stranger. He also loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and trawling. He will always be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His loving ways will be forever deeply and sadly missed by all who knew him, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of God's House of Refuge. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 12. 2006 2:12PM James Furden James "Jim" W. Furden, 73, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, and resident of Metairie, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Fort Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary, with full military honors and color guard. He is survived by one son, Jimmy Craig; one daughter, Cyndi; two brothers, Paul and Ronnie; two sisters, Florence and Alice; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Furden and Florence Boxler; and one sister, Janet Bowman. He was a self-employed electronics engineer. ============================= January 12. 2006 2:11PM Billie Garlington Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Billie Moise Garlington, 83, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican. The Rev. Barry Hoekstra of First United Methodist Church of Houma and the Rev. Henry Bowdon, former pastor, will conduct the service. The Rev. Doris Sheppard, Pelican UMC, will conduct the graveside service. She is survived by one son, Bruce Garlington and wife, Virginia, of Pelican; two daughters, Donna Gleason and husband, Mike, of Ocean, N.J., and Patricia Thibodeau and husband, Chris, of Victoria, B.C., Canada; eight grandchildren, Michelle Alessi and husband, Mark, Mark Gleason and wife, Dessi, Matthew Gleason, Mitchell Garlington, Marshall Garlington and wife, Julie, and Brian, Renee and Nicole Thibodeau; four great-grandchildren, Ashley and Thomas Alessi and Haven and Seamus Garlington; one sister-in-law, Sally Moise; one nephew, Mike Moise and wife, Molly; two nieces, Sharon Chapman and husband, Martin, and Kathy Moise; and many other relatives and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Violet Harless Moise and Albert Joseph Moise; her husband, Vergil Leslie Garlington; two brothers, Ike Moise and William Moise; and one infant sister, Joanne Moise. She graduated from Oakdale High School and attended Northwestern State University (The Normal) in Natchitoches. She was a member of the First UMC of Houma and belonged to the Adult Sunday School class, the United Methodist Women and the Agape Bible Study group. Billie and her late husband enjoyed traveling in their motor home and particularly the trips with their friends in the Methodist camping group and the Exxon travel club. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Gleason, Mitchell Garlington, Mike Moise, Matthew Gleason, George Geoffroy, Michelle Alessi, Nicole Thibodeau, Brian Thibodeau and Randy Greer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First UMC of Houma Choir Fund, 6109 La. 311, Houma, LA 70360, or the Pelican Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 130, Pelican, LA 71063. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 12. 2006 2:16PM Vivian Soco Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vivian Soco, 54, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Elisiaca Soco of Thibodaux; one son, Tyrone Soco of Thibodaux; five sisters, Lorraine and Delores Soco of Thibodaux, Carol Ann Soco of Texas, Ora Mae Soco of Hammond and Denise Soco of Houma; three brothers, Harry Soco of Thibodaux, James Soco of Morgan City and Alvin Soco of California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston Soco Sr. and Octavia Soco; four sisters, Delores Johnson, Geneva Fleanders, Alice Thomas and Hilda Mae Robinson; and two brothers, Houston Soco Jr. and Justin Soco. She was Baptist. ============================= January 12. 2006 2:14PM Mae Turner Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mae Rivers Turner, a native of Shreveport and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 1:47 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by one stepson, Richard Turner of Houma; one stepdaughter, Jo Anne Nichols of Orange, Texas; seven step-grandchildren; 13 step-great grandchildren; and seven step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Joe" M. Turner; her parents, John R. Rivers and Margaret BeBee Rivers; three brothers, James, Riley and Webster Rivers; and three sisters, Rosalie R. Webb, Pearl R. LaRue and Laura R. Scott. She was former owner, president and CEO of Houma Filter and Supply. She was a member of Houma Woman's Club and a member of 3rd District and State Fine Arts Guild. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. ======================================================================= January 13. 2006 12:00AM Eldon Authement Sr. Eldon "T-Ed" Joseph Authement Sr., 66, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anna Lee Sevin Authement of Montegut; two sons, Eldon Authement Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Bourg and Ricky Authement and wife, Darlene, of North Little Rock, Ark.; three daughters, Annette Authement Whitmill and husband, Jeremy, of Temperance, Mich., Sheila Authement Naquin and husband, Teddy, of Montegut and Cynthia Authement Lirette and husband, Elgin Sr. of Bourg; two brothers, Ronald Authement of Chauvin and Felton Authement Jr. of Raceland; three sisters, Janice A. Naquin of Chauvin, Diana A. Naquin of Houma and Mary A. Lilliman of Thibodaux; 25 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felton Authement Sr. and Clothilda Rodrigue Authement. He was a retired skipper with Texaco Oil Co. with 15 years of service. He was a member of God's House of Refuge. ============================= January 13. 2006 6:42PM Bertha Brown Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha Rollins Brown, 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Theodore Parker Brown Jr. of Gibson and Donald Brown of Corona, Calif.; four daughters, Mary Louise Lewis, Louella B. Ray and Betty B. Gaither, all of Gibson, and Irma B. Volter of Raliegh, N.C.; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Parker Brown Sr.; her parents, Jordan and Louise B. Rollins; one grandson, Donald Roy Brown; two granddaughters, Cherrell Brown and Loriann Lewis; three brothers, Jordan Rollins, Johnny Rollins and William Rollins; and six sisters, Ruth Wilson, Bernice Diggs, Vernice Smith, Dora Washington Alridge, Eva Ellis and Lillian Poindexter. She was a homemaker and a member of Golden Leaf Chapter No. 107 OES and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 13. 2006 12:00AM Freddy Davis Jr. Freddy Davis Jr., 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Ann Davis of Thibodaux; four daughters, Valerie Ann Gray of Raceland, Michelle Marie Williams of New Orleans, Rhonda Lee Jefferson of Thibodaux and Cathy Fernandez of Donaldsonville; one son, Bobby Rhines of Vacherie; two sisters, Gloria Clark and Deloris Burrell of Thibodaux; one brother, Edgar Deboue of Thibodaux; 12 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Davis Sr. and Essie Mae Coulon; one son, Karl Davis; and his grandparents, Rose Adams and Ellen Davis. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. ============================= January 13. 2006 6:47PM Robert Domangue Robert Louis Domangue, 58, a native of Valentine and resident of Galliano, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with military service by the United Veteran League. Burial will be held Tuesday in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. He is survived by his wife, Ann Renois Domague; three sons, Robert Michael "Mike" Domangue, Robert Reilly Domangue and Edward Davis Domangue; one daughter, Monica Domangue; one stepdaughter, Sarah Maria Renois; two sisters, Lynette M. Billiot and Bobbie Jo Robichaux; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Bailey and Joseph and Alice Domangue Massey; and one daughter, Michelle Domangue. He was disabled and a U.S. Navy Vietnam W ar veteran. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ============================= January 13. 2006 6:43PM Billie Garlington Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Billie Moise Garlington, 83, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican. The Rev. Barry Hoekstra of First United Methodist Church of Houma and the Rev. Henry Bowdon, former pastor, will conduct the service. The Rev. Doris Sheppard, Pelican UMC, will conduct the graveside service. She is survived by one son, Bruce Garlington and wife, Virginia, of Pelican; two daughters, Donna Gleason and husband, Mike, of Ocean, N.J., and Patricia Thibodeau and husband, Chris, of Victoria, B.C., Canada; eight grandchildren, Michelle Alessi and husband, Mark, Mark Gleason and wife, Dessi, Matthew Gleason, Mitchell Garlington, Marshall Garlington and wife, Julie, and Brian, Renee and Nicole Thibodeau; four great-grandchildren, Ashley and Thomas Alessi and Haven and Seamus Garlington; one sister-in-law, Sally Moise; one nephew, Mike Moise and wife, Molly; two nieces, Sharon Chapman and husband, Martin, and Kathy Moise; and many other relatives and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Violet Harless Moise and Albert Joseph Moise; her husband, Vergil Leslie Garlington; two brothers, Ike Moise and William Moise; and one infant sister, Joanne Moise. She graduated from Oakdale High School and attended Northwestern State University (The Normal) in Natchitoches. She was a member of the First UMC of Houma and belonged to the Adult Sunday School class, the United Methodist Women and the Agape Bible Study group. Billie and her late husband enjoyed traveling in their motor home and particularly the trips with their friends in the Methodist camping group and the Exxon travel club. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Gleason, Mitchell Garlington, Mike Moise, Matthew Gleason, George Geoffroy, Michelle Alessi, Nicole Thibodeau, Brian Thibodeau and Randy Greer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First UMC of Houma Choir Fund, 6109 La. 311, Houma, LA 70360, or the Pelican Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 130, Pelican, LA 71063. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 13. 2006 6:47PM Percy Keys Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Percy Keys Sr., 72, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Janice Thompson of Labadieville, Brendlyn Verrett of Thibodaux and Patricia Taylor of Napoleonville; two daughters-in-law; one son, Percy Keys Jr. of Napoleonville; one sister, Barbara K. Johnson and husband, George Johnson of Napoleonville; four brothers, Wesley Alton Keyes, Henry Keyes, Alvin Keyes and wife, Brenda, and Gregory Keyes Sr. and wife, Frances, all of Napoleonville; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Jr. and Florence Edwards Keys; two sons, Patrick and Oneal Keys; one sister, Ollie Mae Converse; two brothers, Sterling W. Keyes Sr. and Ulysses Keyes Sr.; and his grandparents, Evelina G. Riggins and Wallace Edwards, Annie J. and Wesley Keyes Sr. He was a member of New Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville. ============================= January 13. 2006 12:00AM Rochelle Melancon Rochelle Marie "Machel" Melancon, 66, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Cleveland, Miss., died at 10:14 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Bayou Blue and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Daigle Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Harold Joseph Melancon; her mother, Lydia Blanchard Daigle; two sons, Lee Daigle and wife, Liz, of Bayou Blue, and Jay Daigle and wife, Helen, of San Antonio; one stepson, Mark Melancon and wife, Georgie; one step-daughter, Francis Melancon; one daughter-in-law, Shawn Daigle; two brothers, John and Henry Daigle; four sisters, Pearlye Warner, Maxine France, Gladne Harris and Opal Thompson; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, John Daigle; and one son, Lane Daigle. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. ============================= January 13. 2006 6:44PM Joe Simpson Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joe Hall Simpson Jr., 96, a native of Grand Junction, Tenn., and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Prayer service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his 2nd wife of 20 years, Ora Pellegrin Simpson of Chauvin; one daughter, Leona S. Helluin; one daughter-in-law, Frankie Simpson; four grandchildren, Elizabeth H. Colwart and husband, Buddy, Camille H. Duplantis and husband, Troy, Patrick J. Helluin and wife, Angela, and Jamie J. Simpson and friend, Kitty Carmichael; four great-grandchildren, Kayla L. Duplantis, Clarence J. Colwart IV, Jeffrey W. Helluin and Tarissa P. Helluin; five step-children, Brenda Portier Martin, Nolan Portier and wife, Janis, Millie Portier Freeman and husband, Jerry, Darryl Portier and wife, Joan, and Craig Portier and wife, Sharon; 16 step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren. He was Preceded I death by his first wife of 41 years, Mildred Gillespie Simpson; his parents, Joe H. Simpson Sr. and Leona Simpson; one son, Joseph G. Simpson; one son-in-law, Warren J. Helluin; and one brother, Roy Simpson. Joe came to Houma in 1958 to open the Social Security Office in Terrebonne Parish. He was very active in the Houma Lions Club and the Council on Aging. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 13. 2006 6:45PM Louis West Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis James West Jr., 53, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 12:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ann West of Baton Rouge; his father, Louis James West Sr. and stepmother, Linda West of Thibodaux; two sons, Romanuel Carter of Thibodaux and Ryan Selestan of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Tywanal West and Latrelle Selestan of New Orleans; three brothers, James West of New Orleans, Floyd Leon Graves and wife, Dorothy, of Newton, Miss., and Kenyetta and wife, Hope Cheatman, of Thibodaux; one stepbrother, Brian Cheatman of Mississippi; one sister, Peggy Ann West of Thibodaux; four step-sisters, Kim, Terry, Pam and Mona Cheatman, all of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lu la Mae Bolt West; and his grandparents, Christopher Bolt Sr. and Luella Lestrick Bolt. He was a member of North Blvd. Macedonia Full Gospel Church. ======================================================================= January 14. 2006 Helen McGuire Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Sneeze McGuire, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006 Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Joseph Sneeze and wife, Lucille; and two sisters, Bertha Harris and Remona Sneeze. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Bro" McGuire; her parents, Eddie Sneeze and Kitty Sims Sneeze; two brothers, James and Joe Sneeze; and one sister, Bernice Sneeze Thompson. She was a homemaker, a deaconess and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. ============================= January 14. 2006 Alonzo Mercadel Alonzo Geremiah Mercadel, infant, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. Graveside service will be at 8:30 a.m. today at New Rising Sun Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Alonzo Gerard Mercadel Jr. and Natalie Nicole Brown; one sister, Nayla Ny'Jae Brown; his grandparents, Alonzo Gerard Mercadel Sr. and Kathleen Marie Mercadel, the Rev. Augustus G. Brown Jr. and Jeanette Morgan Brown; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Warren and Doris Mercadel, Freddie Morgan Sr. and Elizabeth Morgan and Augustus G. Brown Sr. ============================= January 14. 2006 Annie Orcino Annie Calcagno Orcino, 80, a native and resident of Plaquemine, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, celebrated by the Rev. Cleo Milano, the Rev. Jerome Dugas and the Rev. Earl Gautreaux. She is survived by four daughters, Carmel and husband, Kenneth Streater of Baton Rouge, Nancy and husband, Glenn Diedrich of Thibodaux, Georgia and husband, Marc Lyons of Richardson, Texas and Mary Kathryn Orcino of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Frances Calcagno Orcino and Maggie Calcagno Gullotto; one brother, Joseph Calcagno; 11 grandchildren, Gwen Bourgeois and husband, Reed, Lee Streater, Lynne Ward and husband, Sean, Jill Purser and husband, John, Christopher Diedrich and wife, Liz, Ellen Diedrich, Kristen Lyons, Greg Lyons, Jess Billings, Erik Billings and Jeremy Billings; 10 great-great-grandchildren, Julie, Rachel, Joey and Madeline Bourgeois, Ian and Jackson Ward, Christopher and Caroline Purser, Luke Diedrich, Jordan Billings; and numerous loving nieces and nephews and caring friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "NeNe" Orcino; and her parents, George and Frances Calcagno. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born and raised in Plaquemine. It was there that she raised her own family. Those who knew her best knew that her greatest joy was giving to others and serving her church and community. Her devout faith has guided her in developing the morals and values that she so graciously passed along to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She took great pride in baking delicious cakes. She lovingly devoted countless hours of volunteer service to St. John the Evangelist Church and school, St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Our Brothers Keeper and St. John the Evangelist Altar Society. She was a charter member of the St. John Alumni Association and a member of the St. John Adult Choir. She is the present treasurer of the St. John Alumni Association and has been for many years. A service in which she took great pride was making birthday cakes for each resident of the Plaqauemine Caring Nursing Home since the facility opened in 1985. Pallbearers will be Ken Streater, Glenn Diedrich, Marc Lyons, Christopher Diedrich, Greg Lyons, Jess Billings, Erik Billings and Jeremy Billings. Memorial donations can be made to Special Olympics of Texas, 7715 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 120, Austin, Texas 78752. Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 14. 2006 Elaine Schexnayder Elaine Schexnayder, 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:57 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ernest Schexnayder; three sons, Alvin Schexnayder, Douglas Schexnayder and Timothy Schexnayder and wife, Rose; three daughters, Carmen Schexnayder, Melissa Breaux and husband, Lenny, and Elise Landry and husband, Dale; one brother, Pierre Helton Reulet; one sister, Verline Borne; five grandchildren, Libby Himel, Jurie Torres, and Nicole, Jeri and Anne Schexnayder; and five great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Logan Torres, Meah Elise Himel, Evan Himel and Hannah Gravois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elise Steib Reulet; one grandson, Alvin Schexnayder Jr.; three brothers, Herbert, Charles and Herman Reulet; and two sisters, Cecilia Reulet and Azema Folse. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 14, 2006 Joe Simpson Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joe Hall Simpson Jr., 96, a native of Grand Junction, Tenn., and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Prayer service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his 2nd wife, Ora Pellegrin Simpson of Chauvin; one daughter, Leona S. Helluin; one daughter-in-law, Frankie Simpson; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-children, Brenda Portier Martin, Nolan Portier and wife, Janis, Millie Portier Freeman and husband, Jerry, Darryl Portier and wife, Joan, and Craig Portier and wife, Sharon; 16 step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Gillespie Simpson; his parents, Joe H. Simpson Sr. and Leona Simpson; one son, Joseph G. Simpson; one son-in-law, Warren J. Helluin; and one brother, Roy Simpson. He opened Social Security Office in Terrebonne Parish. He was very active in the Houma Lions Club and the Council on Aging. ============================= January 14, 2006 James Young James G. Young, 59, a native of Arkansas and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Religious service will be at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn P. Young; six sons, Waylon Young, David Young, Darnell Markcum, Alvin Hunter, Harry Hunter and James Wilson; three daughters, U.S. Air Force Capt. Tonya Young White, R.N., Ritha Markcum and Patricia Markcum; two brothers, Kenneth Young and Frank Varner; 29 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Flora Varner Young; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Young; one brother, Calvin Varner; and one sister, Mary Varner. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. ======================================================================= January 15. 2006 1:37AM Randolph Carlos Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eus genweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Randolph "Blackie" Carlos Sr., 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in the Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Dehart Carlos; two sons, Bart Carlos and wife, Joy; Randolph Peter Carlos and companion, Rose; eight brothers, Andrew, Norris, Willie and Orris Carlos, Constant, Gary, Desiree, and Sterling Callahan; seven sisters, Ella Nora Carlos Gutierrez, Dolores Rosemond, Hilda Carlos Duplantis, Emma Carlos LeBlanc, Jenetta Carlos Boudreaux, Orellia Carlos Pellegrin, and Dorothy Carlos Lirette; five grandchildren and two step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartholmew and Azile Carlos; his step- father, Constant Callahan; and two sons, Randolph J. Carlos Jr., and Kim Joseph Carlos. He was a Baptist and a Korean War veteran. ============================= January 15. 2006 1:33AM Billie Garlington Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Billie Moise Garlington, 83, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican. She is survived by one son, Bruce Garlington and wife, Virginia, of Pelican; two daughters, Donna Gleason and husband, Mike, of Ocean, N.J., and Patricia Thibodeau and husband, Chris, of Victoria, B.C., Canada; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Sally Moise; and many other relatives and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Violet Harless Moise and Albert Joseph Moise; her husband, Vergil Leslie Garlington; two brothers, Ike Moise and William Moise; and one infant sister, Joanne Moise. She was a member of the First UMC of Houma and belonged to the Adult Sunday School class, the United Methodist Women and the Agape Bible Study group. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First UMC of Houma Choir Fund, 6109 La. 311, Houma, LA 70360, or the Pelican Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 130, Pelican, LA 71063. ============================= January 15. 2006 1:31AM Anne King Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anne C. King, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and lifelong resident of Hou-ma, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. to-day at Com-munity Fune-ral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by on sister, Dian "Wookie" Williams; one nephew, Casidy Williams; five aunts, Eva Williams of Chicago, Ill., Dorothy Lyons, Creacy Marshall, Elizabeth Perio, and Dorothy Coleman, all of Houma,; three uncles, Paul Williams of Los Angeles, Calif., Lawyer Williams Sr., and Lloyd Williams, both of Houma, two great-aunts, Martha Smith and Hester Brown; three godchildren, Bruce Harding, Kulicia Blount and Brandy Adkins; three uncles-in- law; four aunts-in-law; her godmother, Roberta Verret, and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman J. "Billy" King and Rosa W. King Washington, and her step-father Jeff Washington Jr. ============================= January 15. 2006 1:35AM Frank Lovoi Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank Paul Lovoi, 87, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of New Orleans and Chalmette and a current resident of Thibodaux due to Hurricane Katrina, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chalmette. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Guillot Lovoi; two daughters, Ann Marie Lovoi and Linda L. Reed; one sister, Carmella L. Kline; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cristina and Joseph Lovoi Sr.; one son, Benton J. Lovoi; one son-in-law, Ronald E. Reed; five sisters, Annie Glorioso, Florence Guioello, Lena Persick, Frances Latino and Mary Ducote; and four brothers, Anthony, Joseph, Salvador and Vincent Lovoi. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was a member of the Arabi Lions Club for 34 years, was past-president and was awarded life membership. He was the founder of the Arabi Lions Handicap Bowling League. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the St. Bernard Unified School, Attn: Carol Mundt, 200 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, LA 70043. ============================= January 15. 2006 1:35AM Gail Theriot Gail Anthony Theriot, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two brothers, Julius and Ronnie Theriot of Houma; two sisters, Shirlene Cooper of Houma, and Catherine Medal of Boulder, Colo.; eight nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eustis Anthony Theriot and Beatrice Marie Cuneo Theriot. He was a parishioner of Annuziata Catholic Church. ======================================================================= January 16. 2006 12:02PM Joyce Catlett Joyce Ledet Catlett, 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Kern Ledet; two sons, Gregory Bartell and Brandon Catlett; one daughter, Dawn Pruitt; one brother, Robert P. Ledet; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Ledet Sr.; one daughter, Mitchelle Bartell; and one brother Herbert Ledet Jr. ============================= January 16. 2006 12:02PM Alfred Gillespie Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alfred Harvey Gillespie Jr., 71, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:16 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to service time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. Visitation will resume from 11 a.m. to graveside service Wednesday at Bailey Mortuary, 216 Sherman St., in Haynesville. Phone (318) 624-0366. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary, with burial in Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty Ann Glover Gillespie of Houma; two sons, Mark Gillespie and wife, Donia, of Waston, and Ricky Hammonds and wife, Myra, of Baton Rouge; one daughter Kim. H. Robichaux and husband, Ricky, of Houma; one sister, Rose Birdsong of Haynesville; and three grandchildren, Lee Hammonds of New York, Hollie Gillespie and Ross Gillespie of Waston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Harvey Gillespie Sr. and Olie Alberta Smith Gillespie; and one granddaughter, Alison K. Savoie. He was employed by N. L. Bayroid for 26 y ears as a petroleum engineer and was self-employed with Polar--Auto Air Co. He was a four year graduate from Louisiana Tech College in Ruston. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Cuban Missile Crisis. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to your favorite charity. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 16. 2006 11:57AM Jerry Anthony Savoie Larose man was killed By LIZ HACKENBURG NYT Regional Newspapers Advertisement THIBODAUX -- A Larose restaurant owner who was found dead in his home this weekend was killed, authorities said. The body of Jerry Anthony Savoie, 75, 13097 La. 3235, was found by a co-worker about 10 a.m. Saturday, said Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office spokesman Larry Weidel. Savoie owned Savoie's Po-Boys, a restaurant attached to his mobile home. Savoie was normally at work by 10 a.m. and the worried co-worker went looking for him. Police initially thought the death was due to natural causes, but an autopsy revealed that was not the case, Weidel said. He would not say how Savoie died, citing the ongoing investigation. But Savoie's son, Jerry Savoie Jr. of Larose, said his father was shot in the head. "We thought he fell and hit the back of his head, but they removed a small- caliber bullet" from Savoie's skull, he said. Savoie was a well-known figure in south Lafourche who had several run-ins with the law, Weidel said. He was convicted of attempted second-degree murder in early 1982 for shooting a Lafourche Parish man in the face. He served 10 years of a 35-year sentence. Savoie, who was a local businessman before he was jailed, opened the po-boy shop several years after his 1993 release from prison. The elder Savoie, a lifelong Lafourche resident, was a generous man and a Korean War veteran, his son said. "He'd give you the shirt off his back but if you crossed him he'd beat the (expletive deleted) out of you. He was a tough old bird," Savoie Jr. said. Other family members refused comment. Authorities aren't sure who shot Savoie or why and are seeking information about the case. If you have information about the shooting, call Crimestoppers at (800) 743- 7433. You do not have to provide your name and may be eligible for a reward. Liz Hackenburg can be reached at 448-7617 or by e-mail at liz.hackenburg@dailycomet.com. ============================= January 16. 2006 12:03PM Iris Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Iris Marie Dupre Trahan, 82, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Wayman E. Mizell Sr. of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Gilda T. Cosby of Houma; two sisters, Iona Dupre Williamson of Columbus, Ohio, and Winnie Dupre Rhodes of San Marcos, Texas; four grandchildren, Craig Cosby, Mark Cosby, Andrea Mizell Stagnone and Wayman E. Mizell Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Stagnone, Samantha Mizell and Maggie Mizell; and her kitty cat, Samantha. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Alvin J. Trahan; her first husband, Aubrey H. Mizell; her parents, Paul Dupre and Marie Authement Dupre; and one sister, Joyce Dupre Hutchinson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Houma Clownette and Catholic Daughters of St. Bernadette. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= January 17. 2006 12:28PM Pamela Boyd Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pamela Boyd, 46, a native of Raceland and resident of Monroe, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Joseph Boyd and Justin Boyd of Tulsa, Okla., Ernest Boyd of Raceland, and Jodeci Boyd and Steven Boyd of Monroe; three daughters, Renata Boyd and Daraka Boyd of Tulsa, and Donneka Boyd of Monroe; three sisters, Carrie Toussaint of Thibodaux, JoAnn Griffin of Raceland and Malinda Lazard of Larose; three brothers, Lawrence Boyd, Donald Boyd and Walter Boyd of Raceland; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Lubertha Allen Boyd; three sisters, Anna Lee Boyd, Rosa Lee Boyd and Roxanne Boyd; and two brothers, Michael Boyd and George "Snook Boo" Boyd. She was Baptist. ============================= January 17. 2006 12:26PM Leon Dishman Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leon Dishman, 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:17 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Brenda Kay Reeves of Houma; five brothers, John S. Dishman Jr., James M. Dishman and wife, Catherine, Robert A. Dishman, David L. Dishman and wife, Dorothy, and Gerald P. Dishman Sr. and wife, Wanda, all of Houma; four sisters, Mary D. Gilles and husband, Fred, of Huffman, Texas, Margaret D. Lapeyrouse and husband, Lanson Sr., Susan J. Dishman of Houma and Elaine M. Dishman of New Orleans; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sullinger Dishman Sr. and Annie Laura Fabregas Dishman; and two sisters, Elsie A. Dishman Falgout and Annie Laura Dishman Boudreaux. He was owner/operator of Procurement Service. ============================= January 17. 2006 12:28PM Rita Francis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Dion Francis, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jean Cleveland "Lee Lee" Francis; three daughters, Mona Williamson and husband, Curtis Sr., Caroline Ordoyne and husband, Samuel, and Clara Jean Francis and companion, Paul Lodrigue; one brother, Aubrey Dion; four sisters, Bertha Kelly, Gerdie Rodrigue, Feliciana Bergeron and Thelma Roussell; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loveless G. and Feliciana Billiot Dion; one son, Clarence Francis; one brother, Antoine Dion; and three grandchildren, Clarence Francis Jr., Antashia Williamson and Chasadie Francis. She was retired and enjoyed sewing and baking sweet potato pies. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 17. 2006 12:28PM Pearl Gaskin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pearl Fay Gaskin, 84, a native of Rockport, Texas, and resident of Theriot, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Funeral services will be held at Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport. She is survived by her husband, Patrick U. Gaskin; two daughters, Patricia F. Mouton of Theriot and Leal M. Wright of Rockport; two sisters, Jonnalyn Halls and husband, David, and Jacquelyn Halls and husband, Jerry, all of Rockport; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lela and Jack Keller; one brother, Harry Marritt; and one sister, Ida Owens. ============================= January 17. 2006 12:26PM Mary McDonald Mary T. McDonald, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by two sons, Mark A. McDonald Sr. and Roy J. McDonald Jr.; two daughters, Sandra Cortez and Elaine Vaughn; five sisters, Felitia Sanchez, Alita Hebert, Rosevella Hymel, Rose Mae Gros and Rosetta Simoneaux; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felicien and Theresa Thibodaux; three brothers, Dempsey, George and Lucien Thibodaux; and one sister, Nora Thibodaux. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses are preferred. ============================= January 17. 2006 12:25PM Annette Roulstone Annette Marie Stevens Roulstone, 46, a native of Wichita, Kan., and resident of Phoenix, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, after a brave battle with cancer. A memorial service was held Jan. 6, at the Samaritan Funeral Home in Phoenix, with her ashes laid to rest with her father and her daughter in the family plot in Enro, Mo. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Keith Roulstone; her 15-year-old son, Andrew Roulstone; her mother, Barbra Barnes of Springfield, Mo.; two brothers, Frank Stevens of Springfield and John Stevens of San Diego; 13 nieces and nephews; and 14 cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barbra and Robert Stevens; and one daughter, Teresa. She graduated from Parkview High School in 1977 and later graduated from Burge School of Nursing in Springfield as a licensed practical nurse in 1984. She joined the U.S. Navy in 1986 and completed Hospital Corps School. She then served on the USS Jason (AR 8) from 1987 to 1990, deploying to the Far East and North Arabian Sea. She was transferred from the USS Jason and completed pharmacy tech school prior to being stationed at Naval Hospital in San Diego. She served on active duty until 1992. Annette was very proud of her service in the U.S. Navy. Her burgundy van is adorned with numerous "Support the Troops" stickers, a real visible testimony to her loyal patriotism and love for her country. Annette and Keith Roulstone were married in San Diego on Sept. 16, 1989, and were blessed with the birth of Andrew on Dec. 12, 1990. Annette and Keith met while they were both serving in the U.S. Navy. After Keith's retirement from the Navy they moved to Lockport were Keith worked at Bollinger Shipbuilding, and Annette worked at the Lady of the Sea Hospital and later at the Family Doctor's Clinic with Dr. Jack Heidenreich. Annette was a cub scout den mother for Andrew's pack for two years. She loved their family outings in their travel trailer to various different campsites throughout the South. Annette had a great fondness for lighthouses. She had a collection that included books, artwork and small replicas. Annette devoted her life to others through her service as a LPN and her love for her family and friends. Memorial donations can be sent to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Fund for Hurricane Katrina relief. Samaritan Funeral Home in Phoenix was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= January 18. 2006 12:28PM Haral Burton Haral L. "Ronnie" Burton, 50, a native of Oak Grove and resident of Lake Providence, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006. Funeral services were held Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville, with burial in Hewitt Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Angelica Michelle Burton and Ashley Marie Burton, both of Panama City Beach, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Michelle Lynn Rousseaux and Dawn Marie Rousseaux, both of Houma; six sisters, Virginia "Betty" Bass of Hebert, Elaine Gilbert of Duncanville, Texas, Bess M. Burton of Port Royal, S.C., Vondee Burton of Dubach, Lavon Kelly of Columbia and Lenora Burton of Lockport; four brothers, Thomas M. Burton of Haslett, Mich., Roger N. Burton of Salem, Ala., Frank Burton of Monroe and Reggie Burton of Duncanville; one grandchild, Zachary Ali Collins of Panama City Beach; his special niece and nephew, Darlene and Alan Kimball; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Haral Laron Burton Jr.; one brother, Richard S. Burton; and one sister, Dorris Marye Burton Stem. Brown-Holley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 18. 2006 12:27PM Bobbie Dugan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bobbie Lee Lanoux Dugan, 83, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gray, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Robert "Bob" Dugan of Boulder City, Nev.; two daughters, Dana Dugan Rhodes and husband, Allen, and Lauren Dugan McGee, all of Houma; one brother, Randolph Lanoux of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren, Elizabeth Dugan of Philadelphia, James Dugan II of New Orleans, Kelly Dugan of Houma, Dr. Dawn Galliano of New Orleans, Anne Dugan of Lafayette, Holly Dugan Hebert of Lafayette, Jennifer Stipelcovich, Allen "Joey" Rhodes, Edward McGee and Katie McGee of Houma; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband, John W. Dugan; two sons, James R. Dugan and John W. Dugan Jr.; one grandchild, John W. Dugan III; and her parents, Robert "Bob" Lanoux and Rosalie McCraine Lanoux. She was a retired secretary, bookkeeper and real-estate appraiser. Prior to her illness, she enjoyed golfing, gardening, reading and the challenge of crossword puzzles. Most of all, one of the loves of her life was birdwatching and the pleasures of Mother Nature. Her second love was the company of her friends and most of all, family. She loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions can be made in the name of Bobbie Lee Dugan to First United Methodist Church Sanctuary Fund, 6109 La. 311, Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 18. 2006 12:29PM Rosemary Hutcherson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosemary "Rosie" Hutcherson, 45, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:51 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to service time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She is survived by her companion, Calvin James Callahan; her father, Curtis P. Hutcherson; one son, Vincent Stassi III and wife, Bridget; one daughter, Jennifer Boudoin and companion, Dustin Haubois; two sisters, Angela Hutcherson and companion, Joe Cangelosi, and Debbie Rhodes and husband, Randall; one grandchild, Baylon Stassi; and one future grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Hutcherson; and one brother, Rodney Hutcherson. She was a member of His Hous e Tabernacle. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 18. 2006 12:28PM Doreen LaGrange Doreen M. LaGrange, 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Larose, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Brooke M. LaGrange; and one sister, Janice L. Dufrene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ozema "Buck" LaGrange and Reba Gros LaGrange. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. ======================================================================= January 19. 2006 12:35PM Herbert Alexander Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herbert Rives Alexander Sr., 85, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances McCoy Alexander; three sons, Herbert Rives Alexander Jr., Robert McCoy Alexander and wife, Suzanne, and Karl Timmins Alexander and wife, Shelley; eight grandchildren, Herbert Rives Alexander III and wife, Dawn, Randall Decker Alexander and wife, Lisa, Susan Alexander Hentze and husband, Brett, Sarah Alexander Haydel and husband, Darren, Hays McCoy Alexander Sr. and wife, Amanda, Blair Alexander May and husband, Wade, Brooke Alexander Johnson and husband, Tory, and Whitney Laborde Alexander; three step-grandchildren, Melissa Walker Fitzgerald and husband, Bryan, Elizabeth Walker Pou and husband, Jack, and Cate Walker; 11 great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild, Jackson Rives Alexander, Brooke Ashley Haydel, Alexander Matthew Hentze, William Rives Alexander, Katie Blair Haydel, Ava Mary Alexander, Harrison Rives Hentze, Hays McCoy Alexander Jr., Charles McCoy Fitzgerald, Mary Morgan Alexander, Morgan Elizabeth Haydel, Granison Rives Alexander; and four great-grandchildren on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Atala Rives Alexander and Granison Timmins Alexander Sr.; and one brother, Granison Timmins Alexander Jr. He was a member of the class of 1938 at C.E. Byrd High School, then graduated in petroleum engineering from Texas A & M University in 1942. He received his diploma one day, his 2nd Lt. Commission duty the next day and reported for active duty at Ft. Sill, Okla., the following day. His combat duty was in the European theater with the 5th Armored Division 47th Field Artillery. He fought in five campaigns, Normandy, Ardennes, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. At one time, he served under Patton's third army and in August 1944, he was awarded the Silver Star. Early in 1946 he went to work for Texaco as a petroleum engineer and spent 30 years with them, mostly in Houma and New Orleans with a short stay in Trinidad, West Indies. He lived in Houston for 25 years where he started his own consulting firm, Alexander Petroleum Consultants, and later started Herbert R. Alexander Inc. as an independent oil operator. He was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Ellendale Country Club. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 243 Barrow St., Houma, LA 70360 or St. Matthew's Espicopal School, 266 Gabasse St., Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 19. 2006 12:36PM Patrick Babin Sr. Patrick B. Babin Sr., 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Andrea "Andy" Fourroux McDougal; two sons, Patrick B. Babin Jr. and Kenneth Babin; two daughters, Kimberly Babin and Dawn Dupont; three brothers, Fred, Dexter and Keith Babin; two sisters, Gail Stoufflet and Roxanne Thayer; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand T. Babin and Ethel A. Babin; one infant daughter, Angel Babin; and one brother, Larry T. Babin. ============================= January 19. 2006 12:36PM Melanie Betts Melanie Manning White Betts, 28, a resident of Des Allemands, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dallas Betts Sr.; her mother, Patricia C. St. Amant; her stepfather, Dana St. Amant; and two sons, Christopher Michael White and Dallas Emanuel Betts Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Manning. She was employed by Wal-Mart in Boutte. ============================= January 19. 2006 12:37PM Dr. James Brown Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. James C. "Corky" Brown, 57, a native of Lockport and resident of Baton Rouge, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Funeral services were held Monday at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Fazzino Brown; his mother, Annette Spence Brown of Lockport; one son, James Wesley Brown; one daughter, Brittany Lynn Brown; four brothers, Joseph W. "Bill" Brown, M.D., and wife, Patricia, of Baton Rouge, Robert G. Brown of Lockport, Stephen C. Brown, D.D.S. and wife, Charmaine, of Raceland and Paul E. Brown, J.D. of Houma; one sister, Mary E. "Girlie" Brown Gaskin and husband, Tom, of Spring, Texas; his father and mother- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vick Fazzino of Hammond; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. J.W. Brown Jr., M.D.; one brother, Harry Spence Brown; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Brown; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Spence. He was a graduate of Holy Savior High School in Lockport and Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond where he was also a three-year starter on the basketball team and a graduate of the LSU School of Dentistry. He was a general dentist, practicing in Denham Springs and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Baton Rouge and was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter and tennis player. Most of all however, he was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend and health-care professional who was respected and loved by all he touched. Torn from us all too soon, we celebrate his life and know his spirit will remain with and inspire us. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Watering Seeds, 6303 Owensmonth Ave., 10th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Rabenhorst Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 19. 2006 12:37PM James Davis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Kent Davis, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Darlene Duplantis Davis of Houma; one son, Justin Kent Davis and fiancee', Hollyn Hicks, of Houma; one daughter, Danielle Davis Domangue and husband, Kyle D. Domangue, of Phoenix; his stepfather, James Ar mstrong of Houma; two brothers, Mack Carmichael and David Armstrong of Houma; three sisters, Beulah Davis Crochet, Kay Carmichael Giroir and Jamie Armstrong Crowley of Houma; one stepbrother, James Hugh Davis of Morgan City; two stepsisters, Dolores Pellegrin and Wanda Maronge of Houma; three grandchildren, Bethany Domangue, Hunter Kent Davis and Davis James Domangue; one future grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Davis and Norma Thibodaux Davis Carmichael Armstrong; two sisters, Carla Carmichael and Robin Carmichael; and one stepbrother, William "Billy" Davis. He was a welding inspector and consultant for Steel Pipe and Tube Consultant Corp. He was retired from J. Ray McDermott after 25 years of dedicated service. He was owner of K.D. Contract Services, L.L.C., past member of Hercules, past member of Terranians and served as duke in 1988. He was member and board member of Dularge Hunting Club, past member of Bayou Bikers, past coach of T.P.R. of baseball and football, and past member of Terrebonne Sportsman League. He was a true LSU fan and enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially attending the races. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 220 Progressive Blvd., Houma, LA 70360 and Diabetes Association, 3340 Severn Ave., Suite 360, Metairie, LA 70002. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 19. 2006 12:38PM Bobbie Dugan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bobbie Lee Lanoux Dugan, 83, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gray, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Robert "Bob" Dugan of Boulder City, Nev.; two daughters, Dana Dugan Rhodes and husband, Allen, and Lauren Dugan McGee, all of Houma; one brother, Randolph Lanoux of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband, John W. Dugan; two sons, James R. Dugan and John W. Dugan Jr.; one grandchild, John W. Dugan III; and her parents, Robert "Bob" Lanoux and Rosalie McCraine Lanoux. She was a retired secretary and bookkeeper for a real-estate appraiser. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions can be made in the name of Bobbie Lee Dugan to First United Methodist Church Sanctuary Fund, 6109 Hwy. 311, Houma, LA 70360. ============================= January 19. 2006 12:39PM Lloyd Pinel Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lloyd Pinel Sr., 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Geraldine Boudreaux Pinel; three sons, Norman Pinel and wife, Debra, of Houma, Michael Pinel and companion, Jane McNeely, of Chauvin and Lloyd Pinel Jr. and wife, Loretta, of Chauvin; one daughter, Mary Pinel Nelton and husband, Robert, of Chauvin; two sisters, Wilma Breaux of Houma and Velma Redmond of Houma; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lezin and Leah Gautreaux Pinel; five brothers, Alcee, Nemis, Charlie, Bruce and Phillip Pinel; and two sisters, Victoria Henry and Josephine Bourg. He was a retired carpenter, a three-term constable of ward seven and a deputy with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. He was s member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ============================= January 19. 2006 12:39PM Gerald Tolleson Gerald "Jerry" LaValle Tolleson, 75, a native of Hokes Bluff, Ala., and resident of Bourg, died at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Community Center. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janet Giroir Tolleson of Bourg; two sons, Keith James Tolleson and companion, Joan Matherne, of Lockport, and Kent Michael Tolleson of Atlanta; one brother-in-law, Milton Havorka of The Villages, Fla.; two brothers, Herbert Tolleson of Jacksonville, Fla., and David Tolleson of The Villages; one sister, Delores Thompson of The Villages; and two grandchildren, James Michael Tolleson of North Carolina and Austin Paul Tolleson of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt Tolleson and Ethel Brannon Tolleson; and one sister, Delite Hovorka. He was a retired schoolteacher and a guidance counselor for Terrebonne Parish School Board. He was a U.S. Marine of Camp LaJaune. He was a member of Houma Civitan Club for more than 40 years, a sergeant of arms of Magnolia Civitan District and a member of Louisiana Retired Teachers. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM Cody Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cody Michael Adams, 20, a resident of Lockport, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Johnny and Madeline "Maddie" Adams; his grandmother and step-grandfather, Jane and Wilton Chiasson; one brother, Nicholas "Nick" Adams and wife, Daiane; and his niece and godchildren, Victoria Adams and Mia Adams. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curley and Bertha Credeur and Colbert "Chubb" Adams. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM Herbert Alexander Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herbert Rives Alexander Sr., 85, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances McCoy Alexander; three sons, Herbert Rives Alexander Jr., Robert McCoy Alexander and wife, Suzanne, and Karl Timmins Alexander and wife, Shelley; eight grandchildren, Herbert Rives Alexander III and wife, Dawn, Randall Decker Alexander and wife, Lisa, Susan Alexander Hentze and husband, Brett, Sarah Alexander Haydel and husband, Darren, Hays McCoy Alexander Sr. and wife, Amanda, Blair Alexander May and husband, Wade, Brooke Alexander Johnson and husband, Tory, and Whitney Laborde Alexander; three step-grandchildren, Melissa Walker Fitzgerald and husband, Bryan, Elizabeth Walker Pou and husband, Jack, and Cate Walker; 11 great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild, Jackson Rives Alexander, Brooke Ashley Haydel, Alexander Matthew Hentze, William Rives Alexander, Katie Blair Haydel, Ava Mary Alexander, Harrison Rives Hentze, Hays McCoy Alexander Jr., Charles McCoy Fitzgerald, Mary Morgan Alexander, Morgan Elizabeth Haydel, Granison Rives Alexander; and four great-grandchildren on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Atala Rives Alexander and Granison Timmins Alexander Sr.; and one brother, Granison Timmins Alexander Jr. He was a member of the class of 1938 at C.E. Byrd High School, then graduated in petroleum engineering from Texas A & M University in 1942. He received his diploma one day, his 2nd Lt. Commission duty the next day and reported for active duty at Ft. Sill, Okla., the following day. His combat duty was in the European theater with the 5th Armored Division 47th Field Artillery. He fought in five campaigns, Normandy, Ardennes, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. At one time, he served under Patton's third army and in August 1944, he was awarded the Silver Star. Early in 1946 he went to work for Texaco as a petroleum engineer and spent 30 years with them, mostly in Houma and New Orleans with a short stay in Trinidad, west India. He lived in Houston for 25 years where he started his own consulting firm, Alexander Petroleum Consultants, and later started Herbert R. Alexander Inc. as an independent oil operator. He was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Ellendale Country Club. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 243 Bar-row St., Houma, LA 70360 or St. Matthew's Espicopal School, 266 Gabasse St., Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM Leslie Bellanger Leslie Joseph Bellanger, 65, a native of Lockport and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:17 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Brazan Bellanger; his mother, Elvire Foret Bellanger; four daughters, Brienda Brunet, Libby Becnel, Charissa Bellanger and Tiffany Reulet; four brothers, Ernest, Ray, Robert and Billy Bellanger; one sister, Nancy Lee; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Adam Bellanger; and one brother, Roy Bellanger. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM Ronald Cooper Jr. Ronald "Lil Man" Cooper Jr., 31, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his parents, Joyce Marie Tillman and Ronald Cooper Sr. of Thibodaux; his stepfather, Cleveland Tillman of Labadieville; one brother, Avan Christopher Collins of Thibodaux; one stepsister, Faye Marie Cooper of Thibodaux; and his grandparents, Gertrude and Gilbert E. Brown Sr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earline Cooper and Anthony Jones Jr. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM James Davis James Kent Davis, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Darlene Duplantis Davis of Houma; one son, Justin Kent Davis and fiancee', Hollyn Hicks, of Houma; one daughter, Danielle Davis Domangue and husband, Kyle D. Domangue, of Phoenix; his stepfather, James Armstrong of Houma; two brothers, Mack Carmichael and David Armstrong of Houma; three sisters, Beulah Davis Crochet, Kay Carmichael Giroir and Jamie Armstrong Crowley of Houma; one stepbrother, James Hugh Davis of Morgan City; two stepsisters, Dolores Pellegrin and Wanda Maronge of Houma; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Davis and Norma Thibodaux Davis Carmichael Armstrong; two sisters, Carla Carmichael and Robin Carmichael; and one stepbrother, William "Billy" Davis. He was a welding inspector and consultant for Steel Pipe and Tube Consultant Corp. He was retired from J. Ray McDermott after 25 years of dedicated service. He was owner of K.D. Contract Services, L.L.C., past member of Hercules, past member of Terranians and served as duke in 1988. He was member and board member of Dularge Hunting Club, past member of Bayou Bikers, past coach of T.P.R. of baseball and football, and past member of Terrebonne Sportsman League. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 220 Progressive Blvd., Houma, LA 70360 and Diabetes Association, 3340 Severn Ave., Suite 360, Metairie, LA 70002. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM Mervin Galmore Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mervin Galmore, 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:39 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Religious service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Rosie Lee Galmore-James and stepfather, Samuel James of Houma; four sisters, infant Smith, Maggie Robinson, Peggy Glasper and Bertha Ross; and four brothers, Steve, Jimmie and Keith Ross and Morten Smith. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Ross Sr.; his grandparents, Della Galmore-Lewis, Herman and Olivia Galmore and Pearl and Clifford Ross; his great- grandparents, Helen and William Nash; one brother, Percy Ross Jr.; and one sister, Nancy Ross. He was Baptist and enjoyed sports. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM Marian Gros Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marian Ann Eschete Gros, 56, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth "Ken" Gros Sr.; one son, Kenneth Gros Jr. and wife, Brooke Donaldson Gros; two daughters, Gina Gros Hebert and husband, Paul "PJ", and Kristi Gros Dupre and husband, Eddie; three sisters, Geraldine Eschete Blanchard and husband, Fulton, Millie Eschete Voisin and husband, Lloyd, and Pauline Eschete Trahan and husband, Enes; and five grandchildren, Brittany and Brooke Hebert, Tate Dupre, Travis Verdin Jr. and Kristin Renee Dupre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert Eschete Sr. and Mildred Voclain Eschete; one brother, Wilbert "Red" Eschete Jr.; and one sister, Claudet Eschete Babin. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM Ida Lawson Ida Hankton Lawson, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Jeremiah Lawson of Raceland; two sons, Charles Shelby of Raceland and Jerry "Robert" Lawson and wife, Sibylle Lawson, of Germany; three daughters, Betty Maze of Franklin, Rose Woods of Thibodaux and May Lawson of Atla nta; one brother, Earl Hankton Sr. of New Orleans; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tucine London and George Hankton; two sisters, Josephine Hankton and Louise Kelly; and three brothers, Ernest, Joseph and George Hankton. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM Traci Smith Traci Dean Smith, 39, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:56 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, George Gerald Smith Sr. and Audrey M. Robinson; one daughter, TaMyra Lynn Smith; four brothers, George Gerald Smith Jr., Kennegth Smith, Desi Smith and Darren Smith; one sister, Carla Smith; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Junius George Sr. and Zenobia George and Lawrence Brown Sr. and Anita Brown. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM Gerald Tolleson Gerald "Jerry" LaValle Tolleson, 75, a native of Hokes Bluff, Ala., and resident of Bourg, died at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janet Giroir Tolleson of Bourg; two sons, Keith James Tolleson and companion, Joan Matherne, of Lockport, and Kent Michael Tolleson of Atlanta; one brother-in-law, Milton Havorka of The Villages, Fla.; two brothers, Herbert Tolleson of Jacksonville, Fla., and David Tolleson of The Villages; one sister, Delores Thompson of The Villages; and two grandchildren, James Michael Tolleson, a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp LeJaune in North Carolina, and Austin Paul Tolleson of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt Tolleson and Ethel Brannon Tolleson; and one sister, Delite Hovorka. He was a retired schoolteacher and a guidance counselor for Terrebonne Parish School Board. He was a member of Houma Civitan Club for more than 40 years, a sergeant of arms of Magnolia Civitan District and a member of Louisiana Retired Teachers. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 20. 2006 12:00AM James Woodside IV James Woodside IV, infant, a native of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Cemetery on Grand Caillou Road. He is survived by his parents, Genell and James Woodside; four sisters, Dereion, Jamie and Janet, all of Houma and Shquinta of Texas; and four brothers, Jessie, Jamie and Davonta, all of Texas, and James III of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Woodside and Leontine Woodside. ======================================================================= January 21. 2006 1:17AM Herbert Alexander Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herbert Rives Alexander Sr., 85, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Funeral services will be at noon today at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Houma. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances McCoy Alexander; three sons, Herbert Rives Alexander Jr., Robert McCoy Alexander and wife, Suzanne, and Karl Timmins Alexander and wife, Shelley; eight grandchildren, Herbert Rives Alexander III and wife, Dawn, Randall Decker Alexander and wife, Lisa, Susan Alexander Hentze and husband, Brett, Sarah Alexander Haydel and husband, Darren, Hays McCoy Alexander Sr. and wife, Amanda, Blair Alexander May and husband, Wade, Brooke Alexander Johnson and husband, Tory, and Whitney Laborde Alexander; three step-grandchildren, Melissa Walker Fitzgerald and husband, Bryan, Elizabeth Walker Pou and husband, Jack, and Cate Walker; 12 great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild, Jackson Rives Alexander, Brooke Ashley Haydel, Alexander Matthew Hentze, William Rives Alexander, Katie Blair Haydel, Ava Mary Alexander, Harrison Rives Hentze, Hays McCoy Alexander Jr., Charles McCoy Fitzgerald, Mary Morgan Alexander, Morgan Elizabeth Haydel, Granison Rives Alexander and Ian Randall Herbert Alexander; and three great-grandchildren on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Atala Rives Alexander and Granison Timmins Alexander Sr.; and one brother, Granison Timmins Alexander Jr. He was a member of the class of 1938 at C.E. Byrd High School, then graduated in petroleum engineering from Texas A & M University in 1942. He received his diploma one day, his 2nd Lt. Commission duty the next day and reported for active duty at Ft. Sill, Okla., the following day. His combat duty was in the European theater with the 5th Armored Division 47th Field Artillery. He fought in five campaigns, Normandy, Ardennes, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. At one time, he served under Patton's third army and in August 1944, he was awarded the Silver Star. Early in 1946 he went to work for Texaco as a petroleum engineer and spent 30 years with them, mostly in Houma and New Orleans with a short stay in Trinidad, west India. He lived in Houston for 25 years where he started his own consulting firm, Alexander Petroleum Consultants, and later started Herbert R. Alexander Inc. as an independent oil operator. He was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Ellendale Country Club. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 243 Barrow St., Houma, LA 70360 or St. Matthew's Episcopal School, 266 Gabasse St., Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 21. 2006 1:18AM Albert Ayo Jr. Albert "Hank" Ayo Jr., 71, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lula "Lou" Dufrene Ayo; his stepchildren, Randy and Vicki Guillot, Belinda and Ricky Breaux Sr. and Raymond and Corella Rivet; two sisters, Vesta Ford and Mable Bergeron; four grandsons; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert J. Ayo Sr. and Clamelia Marie Dufrene Ayo; one brother, Murphy Ayo; and three sisters, Pearl Boudreaux, Marie Savoie and Enola Barrois. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Korean War. He loved writing music, playing the guitar, carving things, planting gardens, feeding birds and collecting old model cars and trucks. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 21. 2006 1:19AM Vincent Cannata Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vincent Cannata, 91, a native of New Orleans and a long-time resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, after a brief illness. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Monday and a Scripture Wake Service at 6:15 p.m. Monday at the church. Visitation will resume at 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mater Dolorosa Church on South Carrollton Ave. in New Orleans. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in Lakelawn Cemetery in Metairie. He is survived by three children, Vincent A. Cannata, Joan Ann Cannata Blakeman and Guy T. Cannata; five grandchildren, Fania and Sofia Cannata, James Shannon Blakeman, Vincent "Vinny" A. Cannata Jr. and Mary Frances Cannata; and one brother, Frank Cannata. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonino Cannata and Giovanna Soleto Cannata; his wife of 63 years, Fannie Canale Cannata; one son, Anthony Vincent Cannata; one sister, Nancy Cannata Marino; and eight brothers, Mike, Joseph, Anthony, Lee, Chris, Peter, Salvador and Jo Jo Cannata. He founded Cannata's Supermarkets along with his wife, Fannie, in 1939. Mr. Cannata was a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic-based Society Order of the Holy Sepulcher, past president of the Louisiana Retail Food Dealers Association and 1970 president of the Chamber of Commerce in Morgan City, Berwick and Patterson area. He was a founder and board member of the former Guaranty Bank and Trust Company in Morgan City. He was a founder and board member of the Affiliated Foods Co-ops in Lafayette. Mr. Cannata was King of the Krewe of Hephaestus in 1970 and Grand Marshall of the Krewe of Hephaestus parade in 1971. He received many awards during his career, among them: The National Food Conference Distinguished Award and The Louisiana Retail Food Dealers Certificate of Merit Award. Along with his wife, they provided and established the Sacred Heart Convent residence for the Sisters of St. Joseph Order. Along with his wife, they provided and established the original Convent for the Sisters of Medialle in Morgan City. Sympathy memorials can be made in Mr. Cannata's name to Sisters of St. Joseph of Medialle, 3080 Kleinert Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, or Sisters of the Mariante of Holy Cross, 1011 Gallier St., New Orleans, LA 70117 or Diocese of Houma- Thibodaux, P.O. Box 505, Schriever, LA 70395. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 21. 2006 1:19AM Enile Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enile Marie "E-Ned" Naquin Chauvin, 76, a native of Terre-bonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 11:54 a.m. Thurs-day, Jan. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Montegut Fire Station and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Allen Chauvin and wife, Janis, of Bayou Blue; four daughters, Molly Neal and husband, Dean, of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Sandra Suttle and husband, Henry, of Houma, Faith Bergeron and husband, Blake, of Montegut and Eve Prestenbach and husband, Glynn, of Chauvin; two brothers, Emery Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Raymond Naquin of Houma; five sisters, Cecile Levron, Blackie Egly, Dot Roundtree of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Necia Duet of Golden Meadow and Lorecia Duet of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Angie and Jody Neal, Holly and Kurt Suttle, Paul, Brandy and Kelsey Chauvin, Kattie Bergeron, Alex, Matt and Maci Prestenbach; and six great-grandchildren, James and Mattie Fanguy, Jessie Redmond, Rene' and Hunter Chauvin and Tristan Blackledge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene' Chauvin; her parents, John Naquin and Emily Brunet Naquin; two brothers, Henry Naquin and Busui Naquin; and five sisters, Lena Gawilk, Ella Naquin, Alcidie Naquin, Enolia Veto and Lucy Guidry. She was a homemaker and was a great wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She loved to garden and have her family over. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 21. 2006 1:20AM Kable Cunningham Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kable Naquin Cunning-ham, 75, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Rachel C. Soudelier and husband, Warren, Sharon Cunningham and Jo Ann C. Soignet and husband, Willis; one brother, Elmore P. Naquin and wife, Elsie; one sister-in-law, Bessie Naquin; two sisters, Hilda M. Naquin and husband, Eugene, and Lelia J. Naquin and husband, Emray; four grandchildren, Shannon Michael Soignet, Dr. Donovan Soignet, Mamie S. Perry and Timothy P. Soudelier; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor and Mallory Perry, Tim Jr. and Lauren Soudelier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Druis Cunningham; her parents, Dennis J. Naquin and Laura Dupre Naquin; and one brother, Reynold J. Naquin. She was a retired Terrebonne Parish school teacher and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 21. 2006 1:21AM Marian Gros Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marian Ann Eschete Gros, 56, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. today at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth "Ken" Gros Sr.; one son, Kenneth Gros Jr. and wife, Brooke Donaldson Gros; two daughters, Gina Gros Hebert and husband, Paul "PJ", and Kristi Gros Dupre and husband, Eddie; three sisters, Geraldine Eschete Blanchard and husband, Fulton, Millie Eschete Voisin and husband, Lloyd, and Pauline Eschete Trahan and husband, Enes; and five grandchildren, Brittany and Brooke Hebert, Tate Dupre, Travis Verdin Jr. and Kristin Renee Dupre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert Eschete Sr. and Mildred Voclain Eschete; one brother, Wilbert "Red" Eschete Jr.; and one sister, Claudet Eschete Babin. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= January 22. 2006 1:18AM Norman Bananto Norman "Dookie" J. Bananto, 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died peacefully in his sleep at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. A memorial service will be held at a later date at United Memorial Methodist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Keri B. Bonner and husband, Mark; one brother, Shedrick Bananto; and two grandchildren, Trey and Zack Bonner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dortha Jane Everett Bananto; his parents, Frank and Eunice Autin Bananto; and two brothers, Frank "Totsie" Bananto and Donald Bananto. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Lion's Club. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ============================= January 22. 2006 1:20AM Vincent Cannata Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vincent Cannata, 91, a native of New Orleans and a long-time resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, after a brief illness. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Monday and a Scripture Wake Service at 6:15 p.m. Monday at the church. Visitation will resume at 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mater Dolorosa Church on South Carrollton Ave. in New Orleans. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in Lakelawn Cemetery in Metairie. He is survived by three children, Vincent A. Cannata, Joan Ann Cannata Blakeman and Guy T. Cannata; five grandchildren, Fania and Sofia Cannata, James Shannon Blakeman, Vincent "Vinny" A. Cannata Jr. and Mary Frances Cannata; and one brother, Frank Cannata. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonino Cannata and Giovanna Soleto Cannata; his wife of 63 years, Fannie Canale Cannata; one son, Anthony Vincent Cannata; one sister, Nancy Cannata Marino; and eight brothers, Mike, Joseph, Anthony, Lee, Chris, Peter, Salvador and Jo Jo Cannata. He founded Cannata's Supermarkets along with his wife, Fannie, in 1939. Mr. Cannata was a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic-based Society Order of the Holy Sepulcher, past president of the Louisiana Retail Food Dealers Association and 1970 president of the Chamber of Commerce in Morgan City, Berwick and Patterson area. He was a founder and board member of the former Guaranty Bank and Trust Company in Morgan City. He was a founder and board member of the Affiliated Foods Co-ops in Lafayette. Mr. Cannata was King of the Krewe of Hephaestus in 1970 and Grand Marshall of the Krewe of Hephaestus parade in 1971. He received many awards during his career, among them: The National Food Conference Distinguished Award and The Louisiana Retail Food Dealers Certificate of Merit Award. Along with his wife, they provided and established the Sacred Heart Convent residence for the Sisters of St. Joseph Order. Along with his wife, they provided and established the original Convent for the Sisters of Medialle in Morgan City. Sympathy memorials can be made in Mr. Cannata's name to Sisters of St. Joseph of Medialle, 3080 Kleinert Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, or Sisters of the Mariante of Holy Cross, 1011 Gallier St., New Orleans, LA 70117 or Diocese of Houma- Thibodaux, P.O. Box 505, Schriever, LA 70395. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 22. 2006 1:21AM Enile Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enile Marie "E-Ned" Naquin Chauvin, 76, a native of Terre-bonne Parish and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 11:54 a.m. Thurs-day, Jan. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Montegut Fire Station and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Allen Chauvin and wife, Janis, of Bayou Blue; four daughters, Molly Neal and husband, Dean, of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Sandra Suttle and husband, Henry, of Houma, Faith Bergeron and husband, Blake, of Montegut and Eve Prestenbach and husband, Glynn, of Chauvin; two brothers, Emery Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Raymond Naquin of Houma; five sisters, Cecile Levron, Blackie Egly, Dot Roundtree of Pointe-aux-Chenes, Necia Duet of Golden Meadow and Lorecia Duet of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Angie and Jody Neal, Holly and Kurt Suttle, Paul, Brandy and Kelsey Chauvin, Kattie Bergeron, Alex, Matt and Maci Prestenbach; and seven great-grandchildren, James and Mattie Fanguy, Jessie Redmond, Rene' and Hunter Chauvin, Tristan Blackledge and Hayden Robicheaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rene' Chauvin; her parents, John Naquin and Emily Brunet Naquin; two brothers, Henry Naquin and Busui Naquin; and five sisters, Lena Gawilk, Ella Naquin, Alcidie Naquin, Enolia Veto and Lucy Guidry. She was a homemaker and was a great wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She loved to garden and have her family over. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 22. 2006 1:22AM Kable Cunningham Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kable Naquin Cunning-ham, 75, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Rachel C. Soudelier and husband, Warren, Sharon Cunningham and Jo Ann C. Soignet and husband, Willis; two brother, Elmore J. Naquin and wife, Mary Ann, and Thomas P. Naquin, and wife, Elsie; one sister- in-law, Bessie Naquin; two sisters, Hilda M. Naquin and husband, Eugene, and Lelia J. Naquin and husband, Emray; four grandchildren, Shannon Michael Soignet, Dr. Donovan Soignet, Mamie S. Perry and Timothy P. Soudelier; and four great- grandchildren, Taylor and Mallory Perry, Tim Jr. and Lauren Soudelier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Druis Cunningham; her parents, Dennis J. Naquin and Laura Dupre Naquin; and one brother, Reynold J. Naquin. She was a retired Terrebonne Parish school teacher and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 22. 2006 1:23AM Jessie Domangue Jessie James "Creepy" Domangue, 56, a native of Houma and resident of Holden, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two brothers, Harold Domangue and Edward Domangue Jr.; and one sister, Rosalie Ledet Dillard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. Domangue Sr. and Lateriana Lirette Domangue; two brothers, Roland Domangue and Ronald Domangue; and three sisters, May Chauvin, Annie Williamson Schmolke and Dorothy Rousso. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family for funeral expenses. ============================= January 22. 2006 1:23AM Donald LeBlanc Donald Paul LeBlanc, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Juliet Daunis LeBlanc; and two daughters, Dona Lee LeBlanc and Sheila LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloi A. and Ursula Brunet LeBlanc; and one sister, Gladys McDaniel. He was a draftsman and estimator who bought into Terrebonne Lumber Co. in March 1968, where he worked until his retirement in September 1982. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He was a third degree knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317 for more than 50 years. Pallbearers are Kenny Hamner, Mike Myers, Burnell Landry, Bobby Vice, V.J. Caro and Johnny Pizzolato. Honorary pallbearers are Gerald Boudreaux, Hal Bauland, Harold Bauland, Harold Breaux, John St. Cys, Tommy Ber, Don McDaniel and Wayne Kennedy. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 22. 2006 1:22AM Lois Price Lois Carrere Price, 71, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her second husband, Claude P. Price of Dulac; three sons, Terry Breaux and wife, Myra, Nolan "Jay" Breaux Jr. and wife, Rose, of Dulac and Timmy Breaux and wife, Patricia, of Montegut; one daughter, Dottie Breaux Crochet and husband, Gurshel, of Dulac; one step-son, Cla y Price and wife, Cindy, of Dulac; two brothers, Ernest Carrere of Dulac and Frank Carrere Sr. of Houma; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Nolan Breaux Sr.; her parents, Lawrence Carrere and Cora Luke Carrere; three brothers, Delvin Carrere, Ira Carrere Sr. and Leonard "Nin" Carrere; one sister, Alice Carrere; two step-sons, Merlin Price and Clayton Price; and three grandchildren, Gina Bourg, Joshua Breaux and Tyler Breaux Sr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. ======================================================================= January 23. 2006 4:05PM Albert Ayo Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert "Hank" Ayo Jr., 71, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lula "Lou" Dufrene Ayo; his stepchildren, Randy and Vicki Guillot, Belinda and Ricky Breaux Sr. and Raymond and Corella Rivet; two sisters, Vesta Ford and Mable Bergeron; four grandsons; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert J. Ayo Sr. and Clamelia Marie Dufrene Ayo; one brother, Murphy Ayo; and three sisters, Pearl Boudreaux, Marie Savoie and Enola Barrois. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Korean War. He loved writing music, playing the guitar, carving things, planting gardens, feeding birds and collecting old model cars and trucks. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church and was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 23. 2006 4:12PM Rebecca Boyer Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rebecca "Becky" Sue Boyer, 54, a native of Decatur, Ill., former resident of Long Beach, Miss., and resident of Donner, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Lucy Toups Elliott of Donner; her mother and stepfather, Donna Jones Gentry and Carl Gentry of Williamsville, Mo.; her stepmother, Beverly Boyer of Decatur; two brothers, John Boyer of Springfield, Mo., and Paul Boyer of California; four sisters, Beverly Sander of Decatur, Ala., Carolyn Boyer, Linda Boyer of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Pam Rice of Decatur; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, John E. Boyer. She was a retired truck driver with C.F. Air Freight and a U.S. Army nurse of the Vietnam War. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. ============================= January 23. 2006 4:16PM Noah Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Noah Breaux, 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Leola H. Breaux; two sons, Michael and Mark Breaux; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Winnie G. Breaux; and two brothers, Loyie and Irvin Breaux. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. ============================= January 23. 2006 5:05PM Sadie Cheramie Sadie Cheramie, 80, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 1 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ralph J. Cheramie Sr.; two sons, Ralph "Bootsie" Cheramie Jr. and David Cheramie; one daughter, Joyce Lee Galiano; three brothers, Carroll "King" Chouest, Errol "Black" Chouest and Leonard "White" Chouest; three sisters, Bessie C. Adams, Delores C. Leger and Annabelle C. Kyle; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benton Sr. and Florida Cheramie Chouest; one son, Robert "Bobby" Lee; one brother, Benton "T-Ban" Chouest Jr.; and two sisters, Earline C. Baier and Joyce Chouest. She was retired and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ============================= January 23. 2006 5:05PM Kathryn Depner Kathryn Short Depner, 85, a native and lifelong resident of Algiers, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. Funeral Mass will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. She is survived by one granddaughter; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by one son, Dr. Stephen Depner; her parents, Albert and Loretta Donnelly Short; and four brothers, Albert, Alvin, William and Merrill Short. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1655 McGill Ave., Mobile, AL 36604. ============================= January 23. 2006 5:04PM Clara Dupuy Clara Clement Dupuy, 107, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Clement and Octavia Leonard Clement; four brothers, Charles, Olivier, Joseph and Antoine Clement; and five sisters, Marie Trosclair, Edna Whitney, Elizabeth Trosclair, Laura Landry and Olive Melancon. ============================= January 23. 2006 5:06PM Sourita Griffin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sourita "Sue" Duet Griffin, 77, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Tilman Griffin Sr.; one son, Tilman Griffin Jr.; two daughters, Carolyn G. Chabert and Marilyn Griffin; two brothers, Edward and Terrance Duet; one half-sister, Nona Belle Mullican; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Nocia Guidry Duet; one brother, Ernest Duet; one sister, Oreka D. Esponge; and one great-great- grandchild, Angel Marie Griffin. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ============================= January 23. 2006 5:03PM Alice Naquin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alice Arcement Naquin, 85, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Robert R. Naquin; six daughters, Sally N. Lederer, Nellie N. Carpenter, Belle N. Toups, Joy A. Naquin, Regina R. Naquin and Maxine M. Naquin; two brothers, Francis Arcement and Raymond Arcement; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Naquin Sr.; her parents, Ettienne Arcement and Esma Martinez Arcement; one son, Edmond Naquin Jr.; two brothers, Chester Arcement and Russell Arcement; and one grandson, Nicholas Lederer. She was a graduate of Labadieville High School and Louisiana Technical College. Memorial donations to Edward Douglas White Library are preferred. ============================= January 23. 2006 5:05PM Lois Price Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lois Carrere Price, 71, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her second husband, Claude P. Price of Dulac; three sons, Terry Breaux and wife, Myra, Nolan "Jay" Breaux Jr. and wife, Rose V., of Dulac and Timmy Breaux and wife, Patricia, of Montegut; one daughter, Dottie Breaux Crochet and husband, Gurshel, of Dulac; one step-son, Clay Price and wife, Cindy, of Dulac; two brothers, Ernest Carrere of Dulac and Frank Carrere Sr. of Houma; one sister, Rita Mae Carrere Breaux of Houma; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Nolan Breaux Sr.; her parents, Lawrence Carrere and Cora Luke Carrere; three brothers, Delvin Carrere, Ira Carrere Sr. and Leonard "Nin" Carrere; one sister, Alice Carrere; two step-sons, Merlin Price and Clayton Price; and three grandchildren, Gina Bourg, Joshua Breaux and Tyler Breaux Sr. She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Post No. 4752. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. ============================= January 23. 2006 5:04PM Ambrosina Toups Ambrosina Eve "Boye" G. Toups, 91, a native and resident of Golden Meadow died at 9 a.m. Satur-day, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral home in Cut Off and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Rose and husband, Floyd Terrebonne; three brothers, Gilbert, Alden and Ordoyne Griffin; two sisters, Rosemary Cheramie and Ella Mae Schouest; three grandchildren, Glen Anthony Sr. and wife, Susan, Kevin John and companion, Lisa, and Marty Charles Terrebonne; eight great-grandchildren, Glen Jr. and wife, Lisa, Kevin Jr., Marty Charles II, Cory James, Karlie Jane, Marla Marie, Ambro Nicole Terrebonne and Tina Bourgeois; three great-great-grandchildren, Cade and Ruby Lil Terrebonne and Robert Bourgeois III; and one step-great-great-grandchild, Maci Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Toups; her parents, Armond and Ambrosina Callais Griffin; and one brother, Albert Griffin. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Lady of LaSalette for more than 70 years. She was a very happy person who like to joke and make people laugh. She liked for friends to visit at her house and was a very proud grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great grandmother and step-great-great-grandmother, even though she always said she wasn't old. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= January 24. 2006 11:56AM Jeanette Babin Jeanette Rita Babin, 83, a native of Houma and resident of Cut Off, died at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2006. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She is survived by three sisters, Annie Lovell, Dolly Olivier and Rita Rogers of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Clara Darcey Babin; three brothers, Gilbert, Hubert and Clovis Babin; and three sisters, Vernita Foret, Lena Pierce and Dorothy Douglas. ============================= January 24. 2006 11:59AM Bryan Baudean Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bryan N. Baudean, 39, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Amy Martin; his mother, Alice Usie Baudean; one stepson, Austin Martin; four brothers, David, Carlton, Clayton and Hylas Baudean; three sisters, Ilona B. Browing, Naomi B. Hebert and Yvette B. Hebert; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton Nicholas Baudean; and one sister, Simone Alice' Baudean. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. He was an organ donor. ============================= January 24. 2006 11:59AM Theresa Deogracias Theresa Bouffanie Deogracias, 92, a native of Galliano and resident of Kiln, Miss., died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Herman Jr. and Herbert Deogracias; one brother, Irvin Bouffanie; one sister, Ida Orgeron; seven grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Deogracias Sr.; her parents, Pasqual and Eve Arceneaux Bouffanie; one daughter, Lucille D. Glenn; three brothers, Ernest, Francis and Alcee Bouffanie; and four sisters, Pearly Plaisance, Linda Smith, Rosalie Bruce and Therese Duet. ============================= January 24. 2006 11:59AM Ray King Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ray Thomas "Junior" King Jr., 50, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Pontiff King; his father, Ray Thomas King Sr.; one daughter, Amy Elizabeth King; three brothers, Wayne Sr., Jack and Troy King; and one sister, Paulette K. Marcel. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eve Foret King. He was a production operator for Wood Group Services of Houma and a member of Hercules Carnival Club. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ============================= January 24. 2006 12:00PM Vera Mains Vera Moran Mains, 93, a native of Many and a resident of New Iberia, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Evangline Funerl Home and from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Warren Meadow Funeral Home in Many. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Freedom Baptist Church in Many, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Dr. Jim Lee Mains and wife, Dr. Dian Sanders of New Orleans; two daughters, Jennifer Lewis and husband, Thomas, of Mandeville, and Juanita Broussard and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dawson Mains; her parents, Jim and Nancy Cutright Moran; one brother, John Moran; and two sisters, Vergie Veuleman and Gertie Veuleman. She was a member of First Baptist Church of New Iberia, a member of the Wisteria Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Altrusian Club of New Iberia. Memorial dona tions can be made to a charity of your choice. ============================= January 24. 2006 12:00PM Alvin Matherne Alvin Matherne, 65, a native of Cut Off and resident of Tylertown, Miss., died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nancy "Louise" Matherne; three sons, Dwayne Matherne and wife, Angie, Derek James Matherne and wife, Casey, and Donavan John Matherne and wife, Courtney; one daughter, Danielle Matherne and companion, George Williams; two brothers, Norris and Gilbert Matherne; two sisters, Deborah Griffin and Shirley Burns; two stepchildren, Nancy Sayes and Tina Lewis; and 11grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Hebert Matherne; his parents, Colbert and Minola Matherne; one daughter, Julie Matherne; and one brother, Horris Matherne. He was Catholic. ============================= January 24. 2006 12:00PM Audrey Theriot Audrey Ann Zeringue Theriot, 78, a native of Algiers, former resident of Metairie and resident of LaPlace, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kenner. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment on Feb. 6 in All Saints Mausoleum. She is survived by five daughters, Sally Roccaforte and husband, Gerald, Nancy Stoltz and husband, Rick, Jane Kuchler and husband, John, Audrey Mayronne and husband, Mike, and Theresa Fisse and husband, John; five sons, Whitney III, Gerald and wife, Myrn, Kevin and wife, Kathy, Barry and John Theriot and wife, Joanna; two sisters, Aldea King and Katherine Boettner; 28 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney J. "Pete" Theriot Jr.; her parents, John W. Zeringue and Susie E. Gersdorf Zeringue; three brothers, Louis, Gus and Bill Zeringue; four sisters, Ruth Sere, Vivian Whiteman, Dorothy Bourgeois and Marjorie Morgan; and one daughter-in-law, Christy. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Archdiocese of New Orleans. ======================================================================= January 25. 2006 1:39PM Sheila Bass Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sheila Sue Bass, 44, a native of McComb, Miss., and resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Salvation Army, 909 N. Santa Fe in Fountain, Colo. She is survived by her stepmother, Helen Jo; and three stepsisters, Becky, Connie and Christine. She was a hairdresser. ============================= January 25. 2006 1:39PM Roy Blanchard Jr. Roy J. Blanchard Jr., 61, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at New Hope World Outreach Center, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Gardens. He is survived by two daughters, Monique Washington and husband, Michael, and Angela Thompson and husband, Michael; two brothers, Lawrence Blanchard and wife, Rose, and Larry Blanchard and wife, Ruby; one sister, Patsy Smith; five grandchildren, Bryan Blanchard Sr., Ryan Blanchard, Michael Blanchard, Ashley Thompson and Raven Washington; and three great-grandchildren, Bryan Blanchard Jr., Bre'Yonna Blanchard and Ke'Maurea Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy J. Blanchard Sr. and Mable Boudreaux Blanchard; and three brothers, Kenneth Blanchard, Sidney Blanchard and Gerald Blanchard. He was retired and was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 25. 2006 1:38PM Roger Gonzales Sr. Roger J. Gonzales Sr., 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Falgout Gonzales; three sons, Roger Gonzales Jr., Stephen Gonzales and wife, Jennifer Jane Gonzales, and Eric J. Gonzales and wife, Stacy Bernard Gonzales; one daughter, Roxana G. Walker and husband, Moise "Buddy" Walker; one grandchild, Carissa Gonzales; and one step-grandchild, Mark Dufrene Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Amanda Oncale Gonzales; and three brothers, Taylor, Gus and Dennis Gonzales. He was a World War II Navy Seabees veteran and a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society is preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 25. 2006 1:36PM Peter Holzman Peter Daniel Benz Holzman, 38, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, and resident of Bellingham, Wash., died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Services were held in Hawaii and San Diego. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Landry Holzman; his parents, Alan Holzman and Nancy Dunn; three brothers, Greg, Mark and Patrick; and one sister, Laura. ============================= January 25. 2006 1:36PM Lloyd Lerille Jr. Lloyd Joseph Lerille Jr., 59, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Private services by request of the family. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Juneau Lerille; his mother, Josephine Romano Lerille; one son, Lloyd Lerille III and fiancee', Michelle; one stepson, Rodney Juneau and wife, Valerie; one daughter, Heather Carrol and husband, Timothy; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd J. Lerille Sr. ============================= January 25. 2006 1:38PM Raylon Rainey Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raylon "Ziggy" Rainey, 19, a native of Gray and resident of Dularge, died at 10:26 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Hestell Rainey and Ronald Rainey Sr.; his grandfather, Lawrence Despenza; three sisters, Rhondalyn, Rocquel and Ronysha Rainey; and six brothers, Ronald Jr., Raashon and Trey Rainey, Alceem Mitchell, Jeremy Joseph and Jordan Branch. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy and Richard Harold and Joyce Rainey; and his great-grandparents, Vivian and Bernell Rainey Sr. He was self-employed and was Baptist. ============================= January 25. 2006 1:36PM Audrey Theriot Audrey Ann Zeringue Theriot, 78, a native of Algiers, former resident of Metairie and resident of LaPlace, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kenner, with interment on Feb. 6 in All Saints Mausoleum. She is survived by five daughters, Sally Roccaforte and husband, Gerald, Nancy Stoltz and husband, Rick, Jane Kuchler and husband, John, Audrey Mayronne and husband, Mike, and Theresa Fisse and husband, John; five sons, Whitney III, Gerald and wife, Myrn, Kevin and wife, Kathy, Barry and John Theriot and wife, Joanna; two sisters, Aldea King and Katherine Boettner; 28 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitney J. "Pete" Theriot Jr.; her parents, John W. Zeringue and Susie E. Gersdorf Zeringue; three brothers, Louis, Gus and Bill Zeringue; four sisters, Ruth Sere, Vivian Whiteman, Dorothy Bourgeois and Marjorie Morgan; and one daughter-in-law, Christy. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Archdiocese of New Orleans. ======================================================================= January 26. 2006 1:13PM Anthony Cavallo Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Tony" Michael Cavallo Sr., 82, a native of Clarksdale, Miss., a former resident of Houma and resident of Thibo-daux, died at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Yvette "Precious" Boudreaux Cavallo of Thibodaux; two sons, Anthony "Tony" Cavallo Jr. of Thibodaux and Gregory Peter Cavallo and wife, Suzanne, of Raceland; two daughters, Tana Marie Cavallo Marcel and husband, Leron Marcel, of Lockport and Mary Catherine Cavallo Eschete and husband, Dennis Joseph Eschete Sr., of Thibodaux; one sister, Josephine C. DiMatteo of Morgan City; eight grandchildren, Yvette LeCompte, Dennis Eschete Jr., M.D., Michelle Derouen, Eric Marcel, Leron Marcel Jr., Caryn Cavallo, Ashley Fournier and Matthew Gregory Cavallo; and five great-grandchildren, Jared LeCompte, Hannah Catherine LeCompte, Amber Derouen, Sarah Derouen and April Marcel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Cavallo and Mary Friskillo Cavallo. He was a retired mechanic with Schlumberger and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was an usher at St. Bridget Catholic Church, the American Legion Post No. 3700 and the VFW. He was past Terrebonne Parish Recreation Dept. Board member, past baseball coach for TPR and past district director for TPR. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 26. 2006 1:13PM Norma Clement Norma Ann Clement, 54, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Chapel in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Roland and Rita Pellegrin Clement; her loving dog, Duece; three brothers, Michael "Merly" Clement of Montegut, Randy Clement and wife, Joanna, of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Mickey Clement and wife, Lovella, of Bourg; two sisters, Diane C. Ezell and husband, Alton, of Montegut, and Dale "Dee" Montgomery of Houma; and 13 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dave Clement and Errol Clement; one sister, Romona Clement; her grandparents, John and Marguerite Pellegrin and Adrain and Matilde Clement. Pallbearers will be Michael Clement, Randy Clement, Mickey Clement, Kevin Ezell, Jamie Authement and Wayne Lirette. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 26. 2006 1:14PM Ada Patrick Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ada Patrick, 76, a resident of Zwolle, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Aimwell Baptist Church in Zwolle, with burial in Aimwell Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Larry Steven Patrick and wife, Charlene, of Houma, Michael William Patrick and wife, Roberta, of Baton Rouge and Jeffrey Lloyd Patrick and wife, Darla, of Houma; one daughter, Sarah Ahlf of Houma; one sister, Freida Chilton of Houma; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Patrick; her parents, Alphro Bell and Ethel Hunt Bell; one brother, Lloyd Bell; and two half-brothers, Willis and Maurice Rook. She was a member of Aimwell Baptist Church. ============================= January 26. 2006 1:14PM Ronald Rhodes Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronald Michael Rhodes, 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:36 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Marion Thibodeaux Rhodes of Houma; his father, Gareth Rhodes Sr. of Raceland; and three brothers, Gareth Rhodes Jr., Craig Rhodes of Houma and Chris Rhodes of New Orleans. He was a mechanic. ======================================================================= January 27. 2006 12:49PM Ruth Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruth Rita Adams, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by two sons, Ralph J. Lirette Jr. and wife, Susan, and Donald F. Lirette Sr. and wife, Oma, both of Houma; one sister, Doris Lirette of Gretna; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step- grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Armand "Jack" Adams Sr. and Sadie Maronge Adams; two brothers, Francis Adams and Armand "Jay" Adams Jr.; three sisters, Anna Mae Oalmann, Lovedee Bergeron and June Adams; and one adopted sister, Louise. ============================= January 27. 2006 12:50PM Thomas Carter Thomas Tomie Carter, 69, a native of Gonzales and resident of Darrow, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home in Gonzales. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Second Mount Olive Baptist Church in Smoke Bend, with burial in Hopeful Faith Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Nathaniel Brown of Reserve; five daughters, Michelle Smith, Brenda Lee, Shalinda Williams of Houma, Wanda Faye Carter of Lutcher and Mona Lynn Carter of Tennessee; five sisters, Florence Brown, Ernestine Williams and husband, Lee, Shirley Simon, Irma Williams and husband, Houston, and Carolyn Brown, all of Darrow; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a member of Stone Square Lodge No. 239 in Houma. ============================= January 27. 2006 12:51PM Norma Clement Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norma Ann Clement, 54, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Chapel in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Roland and Rita Pellegrin Clement; her loving dog, Duece; three brothers, Michael "Merly" Clement of Montegut, Randy Clement and wife, Joanna, of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Mickey Clement and wife, Lovella, of Bourg; two sisters, Diane C. Ezell and husband, Alto n, of Montegut, and Dale "Dee" Montgomery of Houma; and 13 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dave Clement and Errol Clement; one sister, Romona Clement; her grandparents, John and Marguerite Pellegrin and Adrain and Matilde Clement. Pallbearers will be Michael Clement, Randy Clement, Mickey Clement, Kevin Ezell, Jamie Authement and Wayne Lirette. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 27. 2006 12:51PM Terrence Hadley Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Terrence Cornell Hadley, 30, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Joyce King Hadley of Raceland; three sons, Troy Taylor, Terrence Hadley Jr. and Jamariane J. Smith, all of Raceland; one daughter, Norielle Jenkins of Texas; two brothers, Ron Christopher Haldey of Raceland and Quenton Cornelius Hadley of Houma; two sisters, Stacy Marie King of Baton Rouge and Kristy K. Short of Gray; and his grandfather, Eddie Hadley of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alex and Margaret King and Mildred Hadley. He was a member of Toastmaster's International and was Baptist. ============================= anuary 27. 2006 12:52PM Anthony Joseph Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Tony" Joseph, 43, a native of New Orleans and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pam F. Joseph of Morgan City; his mother, Helen Ann Joseph of Houma; his father, Louis Joseph of New Roads; one grandson, Tremain Vincent Jr.; one stepson, Bryant Francois of Morgan City; two daughters, Latasha Davis of Morgan City and Carzette Martin of Baton Rouge; one stepdaughter, Madia Bradford of Morgan City; and two sisters, Antoinette J. and husband, Micheal Ross of Houma and Angela R. and husband, Louis Griffith of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oralee George and Peter and Mary Lyons; and one sister, Carzette Joseph. He was employed by Bay Offshore and was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 27. 2006 12:53PM Willard LeBeouf Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willard Paul LeBeouf Sr., 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, John D. LeBeouf Sr. and wife, Patricia, of Houma, Nicholas T. LeBeouf and wife, Dawn D., of Chauvin and Willard P. LeBeouf Jr. and companion, Tasha Gridley, of Houston; two daughters, Brenda Chaisson and husband, Eddie, of Chauvin, and Tabitha Robichaux and husband, Mark, of Montegut; three brothers, Joseph LeBeouf, Leroy LeBeouf Sr. of Chauvin and Levell LeBeouf of Montegut; three sisters, Joyce Stelly of Henderson, Jeannie Pellegrin of Morgan City and Gloria Shultis of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Leonard LeBeouf; his parents, Milton LeBeouf and Agnes LeBeouf; one son, Anthony Arthur LeBeouf; one brother, Wilton LeBeouf; one sister, Lois Hebert; and three half-sisters, Aagnolia Hebert, Rita Bourg and Maggie LeBeouf. He was a retired tug boat captain with Duval Towing Company and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the 700 Club and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ============================= January 27. 2006 12:53PM Hattie Smith Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hattie "Big Hattie" Smith, 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:01 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Greater St. Matthews Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery. She is survived by her care taker, Hattie Coleman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Jane Thomas and Robert Celestine; three brothers, Herman Celestine, the Rev. Leonard Celestine and Hillary Celestine; four sisters, Viola Moore, Elvira Thibodaux, Dorothy Smith and Rosemary Thibodaux. She was a homemaker and an usher and member of Greater St. Matthews Church. ============================= January 27. 2006 12:54PM Rodney Terrebonne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rodney Joseph Terrebonne, 68, a native of Cut Off and resident of Claiborne County, Miss., died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, after a year-long battle with cancer. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Riles Funeral Home in Vicksburg, Miss., with burial in Greer Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dale Greer Terrebonne of Carlisle, Miss.; one daughter, Debbie Dufrene of Galliano; two sons, Ted Terrebonne and Mark Terrebonne, both of Cut Off; one sister, Dorothy Weidel of Cut Off; one brother, Randy Terrebonne of Cut Off; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alzia Terrebonne and Noemie Lorraine Terrebonne; and one brother, Loyman Terrebonne. He was a retired production platform foreman with Chevron USA Inc. for 23 years and was elected two consecutive terms to the Lafourche Parish Council. He was a member of the Greer Hunting Club and Midway Church of Christ. ======================================================================= January 28. 2006 12:25AM Robert Acosta Robert Michael Acosta, 20, a native of Galliano and resident of Lafayette, died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Marty and Jeri Lynn Acosta; his grandparents, Audrey P. Guidry and Earl and Doreda Acosta; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, David B. Guidry Sr. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ============================= January 28. 2006 12:46AM Hayes Adams Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hayes Paul Adams Sr., 83, a native of Cut Off and longtime resident of Chauvin, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, due to a fall four months earlier. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Home in Chauvin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Winnie Lapeyrouse Adams; two sons, Spencer P . Adams and wife, Eva, of Houma, and Hayes P. Adams Jr. and wife, Patti, of Houma; three daughters, Etha A. LeCompte and companion, Jesse LeCompte Sr., of Chauvin, Lolita A. Henry of Bourg and Winnie A. Thibodeaux of Chauvin; 13 grandchildren, Jesse LeCompte Jr. and wife, Alena, Troy LeCompte Sr. and wife, Robin, Percy John LeCompte Sr. and wife, Loretta, Dawn Marie Adams, Debbie Marie Adams and companion, Britt Bates, Cassie Marie Parfait and husband, Alex, Amy Marie Martin, Lolita Marie Mayon and husband, Scott, David Martin and wife, Bunny, Jerrimie Thibodeaux and companion, Katherine Hubbard, Sean Adams and wife, Sarah, Ryan Adams and wife, Alayna, and Trevor Adams; seven step- grandchildren, Angel Fitch and husband, Enos, Derek Pellegrin and wife, Jean, Chris Collins, Brandy Collins, Josh Foret, Jarrod Charpentier and wife, Sandra, and Tara Charpentier; 17 great-grandchildren, Ashley Rodrigue and husband, Josh, Jetti LeCompte, Jace LeCompte, Troy LeCompte, Heidi LeCompte, Percy John LeCompte Jr., Shelby LeCompte, Alysa Sanchez, Hero Theriot, Jay Theriot, Howard Brunet Jr., Kami Angelle Bates, Austin Martin, Camron Mayon, Caleb Mayon, Kristen Thibodeaux and Jerrimie Thibodeaux Jr.; three step-great-grandchildren, Tate Dupre, Kamyrn Fitch and Derek Pellegrin Jr.; and one great-great- grandchild, Jozlynn Rodrigue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel Joseph Adams and Neigh Marie Pitre; one infant son, Joseph Paul Adams; three sisters, Isabelle A. Gisclair, Leontine A. Callais and Thelma A. Exposito; and three brothers, Abel "Mike" Adams, Clarence "Kye" Adams and Henry "GoRay" Adams. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great- grandfather. He was loving, gentle, funny, generous, loyal, hard working and honest. He lived a long and fruitful life, touching many along life's path. At the age of 22, he enlisted in the Army on July 15, 1944, serving with the 90th Infantry Division, Company B 3rd Army Regiment known as the "Tough Ombres". He fought in the European Theatre. He traveled and fought in Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Czechoslovakia and England and returned home due to injuries. Because of his sense of duty and loyalty, he re-enlisted as a member of the military police with the 203rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Military Police Battalion in Austria and Germany. Upon returning home for the second time, he worked as a boat captain and then purchased his own boat, the "BenDoris." He was a shrimper for 36 years and later worked for Delta Iron on a pile-driving crew. He was a member of the Lagniappe Fair Workers for numerous years. He was a life member and past Post Commander of the Aswell L. Picou VFW Post No. 9608, a life member of the Kenneth C. Boudreaux American Legion Post No. 380, the Holy Name Society, a 3rd degree life member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013, a 4th degree Knights of the Father Patrick Curren Society, a life member of Ward 7 Citizens Club and a life member of the Chauvin Senior Citizens Club. For many years he worked at both the VFW and American Legion bingo games until his health no longer allowed. He loved watching baseball and football, playing cards, cooking and most of all, being with family and friends. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 28. 2006 12:36AM Amelia Guillot Amelia Costanza Guillot, 79, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Guillot; her parents, Albert and Mary Vitale Costanza; three brothers, Nicholas, Michael "Buster" and Albert "Junior" Costanza; and three sisters, Antionette C. Landry, Rosa "Rosie" C. Randazzo and Mary Ann C. Blakeman. ============================= January 28. 2006 12:37AM Carol Marx Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carol "Nana" Lewis Marx, 83, a longtime resident of Monroe, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, in Houma. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe and from 1 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at Temple B'Nai Isreal. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Temple B'Nai Isreal in Monroe. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Sackman Marx; two daughters, Jill Kantrow and husband, Mike Kantrow, of Baton Rouge and Barbara Levy and husband, Bernard F. Levy, of Houma; one son, Paul Marx of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, Michael Kantrow, Brock Kantrow, Emelie Alton, Byron Kantrow, Sam Kantrow, Mari Kantrow, Marion Larke, Anna Levy, Ben Levy, Elizabeth Marx, Joseph Marx and Peter Marx; three great-grandchildren, Henry Kantrow, Abbegail Kantrow and Michael Davis Alton; two cousins, Dr. Fred Marx and wife, Lil, and Howard Marx; three nephews, Dr. Howard Marx Jr., Jay Marx and wife, Susan, and Gary Marx; two nieces, Linda Condy and Lynn Cohen; and one daughter-in-law, Peggy Jones. She was preceded in death by her best friends and brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Wilma Marx; her parents, Samuel Lewis and Marion Lewis; and one sister, Betty Marx. She and her husband are the former co-owners of Southern Hardware Supply Co. She was a member of Temple B'Nai Isreal, a member of the Temple Sick Loan Shelf, the Temple Sisterhood, the Bayou DeSaird Country Club and the Monroe Sympathy League. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Fred Marx, Dr. Don Marx, Dr. Robbie Marx, Landon Mills, Jay Marx, Stanley Mintz and Joe Schendle. Pallbearers will be Brock Kantrow, Ben Levy, Mike Kantrow, Bernard F. Levy, Sam Kantrow, Byron Kantrow and Michael Kantrow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Temple B'Nai Isreal, the Life Share Blood Center or a charity of your choice. Mulhearn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 28. 2006 12:36AM Amanda Sampite Amanda "Amy" Sampite, 40, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. She is survived by her parents, Cooper and Marjorie Matherne Sampite; and one brother, Christopher Sampite. She was Baptist. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lupus or Kidney Foundation. ======================================================================= January 29, 2006 Hayes Adams Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hayes Paul Adams Sr., 83, a native of Cut Off and longtime resident of Chauvin, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, due to a fall four months earlier. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Home in Chauvin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Winnie Lapeyrouse Adams; two sons, Spencer P. Adams and wife, Eva, of Houma, and Hayes P. Adams Jr. and wife, Patti, of Houma; three daughters, Etha A. LeCompte and companion, Jesse LeCompte Sr., of Chauvin, Lolita A. Henry of Bourg and Winnie A. Thibodeaux of Chauvin; four sisters, Earline A. Collins of Houma, Rita A. LeCompte of Chauvin, Jane A. Martin and husband, Roy, of Leeville and Irene Fayette and husband, Norris, of Mathews; six sisters-in-law, Audrey L. Adams, Merle L. Lirette and husband, Claude, Rita B. Lapeyrouse of Chauvin, Rose G. Adams of Houma, Amy C. Lapeyrouse and Lydia B. Lapeyrouse; 13 grandchildren, Jesse LeCompte Jr. and wife, Alena, Troy LeCompte Sr. and wife, Robin, Percy John LeCompte Sr. and wife, Loretta, Dawn Marie Adams, Debbie Marie Adams and companion, Britt Bates, Cassie Marie Parfait and husband, Alex, Amy Marie Martin, Lolita Marie Martin and husband, Scott, David Martin and wife, Bunny, Jerrimie Thibodeaux and companion, Katherine Hubbard, Sean Adams and wife, Sarah, Ryan Adams and wife, Alayna, and Trevor Adams; seven step-grandchildren, Angel Fitch and husband, Enos, Derek Pellegrin and wife, Jean, Chris Collins, Brandy Collins, Josh Foret, Jarrod Charpentier and wife, Sandra, and Tara Charpentier; 18 great-grandchildren, Ashley Rodrigue and husband, Josh, Jetti LeCompte, Jace LeCompte, Troy LeCompte, Heidi LeCompte, Percy John LeCompte Jr., Shelby LeCompte, Alysa Sanchez, Hero Theriot, Jay Theriot, Howard Brunet Jr., Kami Angelle Bates, Austin Martin, Camron Mayon, Caleb Mayon, Kirsten Thibodeaux, Jerrimie Thibodeaux Jr. and Haley LeBouef; three step-great-grandchildren, Tate Dupre, Kamyrn Fitch and Derek Pellegrin Jr.; one great-great-grandchild, Jozlynn Rodrigue; and two godchildren, Michael Adams of Chauvin and Francis Exposito of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel Joseph Adams and Neigh Marie Pitre; one infant son, Joseph Paul Adams; three sisters, Isabelle A. Gisclair, Leontine A. Callais and Thelma A. Exposito; and three brothers, Abel "Mike" Adams, Clarence "Kye" Adams and Henry "GoRay" Adams. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great- grandfather. He was loving, gentle, funny, generous, loyal, hard working and honest. He lived a long and fruitful life, touching many along life's path. At the age of 22, he enlisted in the Army on July 15, 1944, serving with the 90th Infantry Division, Company B 3rd Army Regiment known as the "Tough Ombres". He fought in the European Theatre. He traveled and fought in Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Czechoslovakia and England and returned home due to injuries. Because of his sense of duty and loyalty, he re-enlisted as a member of the military police with the 203rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Military Police Battalion in Austria and Germany. Upon returning home for the second time, he worked as a boat captain and then purchased his own boat, the "BenDoris". He was a shrimper for 36 years and later worked for Delta Iron on a pile-driving crew. He was a member of the Lagniappe Fair Workers for numerous years. He was a life member and past Post Commander of the Aswell L. Picou VFW Post No. 9608, a life member of the Kenneth C. Boudreaux American Legion Post No. 380, the Holy Name Society, a 3rd degree life member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013, a 4th degree Knights of the Father Patrick Curren Society, a life member of Ward 7 Citizens Club and a life member of the Chauvin Senior Citizens Club. For many years he worked at both the VFW and American Legion bingo games until his health no longer allowed. He loved watching baseball and football, playing cards, cooking and most of all, being with family and friends. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 29. 2006 Danny Cunningham Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Danny James Cunningham, 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Eric and Mary Lee B. Cunningham; his grandmother, Lillian Cunningham of Houma; two sisters, Amy Chatagnier and husband, Gary, and Jill Adams and husband, Leslie, of Houma; his companion, Karen Murell of Tyler, Texas; one godchild, one niece and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Andrew Cunningham and Cleveland and Mildred Boudreaux. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ============================= January 29, 2006 Jeanne Duplantis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeanne Marie Thibodeaux Duplantis, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Michael Paul Duplantis and wife, Sherry, of Acworth, Ga., and Mark L. Duplantis and wife, Elvie, of Houma; two sisters, Anita Picou of Houma and Ruth Peltier of Nassau, N.H.; eight grandchildren, Chanda Duplantis, Michelle Duplantis, John Paul Duplantis, Mike Duplantis, James Duplantis, Christie D. Ducote, Carrie D. Hebert, Paul Duplantis and Drew Duplantis; eight great-grandchildren with one future great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Duplantis; her parents, Freddie C. and Anniest M. LeBlanc Thibodeaux; one son, Wayne C. Duplantis; and two brothers, Earl C. Thibodeaux and Fred C. Thibodeaux. She was a retired sales clerk with Dupont Department Store. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 29, 2006 Shirley Jones Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley Darsey Jones, 82, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She is survived by three sons, Richard M. Jones Jr., Caul R. Jones and Chris P. Jones Sr.; six daughters, Diane Baker, Jean Roth, Faye Roth, Cindy Smith, Christina Jones and Charlotte Jones; 13 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Jones; her parents, Elphy and Marie Darsey; one daughter, Peggy Ann Jones; two brothers; and one sister. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. ============================= January 29, 2006 Sidney Ling Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sidney Spahr Portier Ling, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Monday. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by four daughters, Laurie Patton and husband, Aaron, of Houma, Cindy Gentry and husband, Gordon, of Houma, Amy Dugas and husband, Ken, of Morgan City and Penny Cunningham and husband, Darryl Sr., of Houma; 10 grandchildren, Hilary Patton, Brook, Marshall and Taylor Gentry, Lindsey, Jenna, Kimber and Kade Dugas, Darryl Jr. and Brittney Cunningham; one great-grandson, Drake Allen Smith; two brothers, John Spahr and wife, Genny, of Houma, and Robert Spahr and wife, Toni Ann, of Houma; four sisters, Joan Green and husband, Cecil, of Kent, Wash., Shirley Orr of Arlington, Texas, Mona Cunningham and Cathy Spahr of Houma; five stepchildren; and her husband, Louie P. Ling of Milan, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence J. Portier; he r parents, Sidney and Shirley Aitkens Spahr; and one grandson, Brandon Portier. She was a former owner of Sweet Pea Florist and a former member and past queen of the Krewe of Flames. She was Catholic. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 29, 2006 Joseph Lodrigue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Ivy Lodrigue, 54, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. He is survived by three brothers, Louis "Mac" Lodrigue and wife, Brandy, and Edward and Nolan Lodrigue; and one sister, Marie Irene Lodrigue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloi "Mexican" Lodrigue and Marie Elizabeth Billiot Lodrigue; two brothers, Junior and Ernest Lodrigue; and three sisters, Marie Florence Lodrigue, Josephine Mable Billiot and Marie Mildred Chaisson. He was Baptist. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home for help with expenses. ============================= January 29, 2006 Lindsey Molinere Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lindsey Joseph Molinere, 94, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 6:43 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Montegut Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by five sons, Easton Molinere and wife, Judy, Patrick Molinere and wife, Tressy, Terry Molinere and wife, Rachael, Al Molinere and wife, Lisa, and Emery; four daughters, Ellery Domangue and husband, Aaron, Brunella Domangue and husband, Lonney, Tresa Leone and husband, Michael, and Nancy Chiasson and husband, Jeff; two sisters, Adelaide Billiot and Augustine Bergeron; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Billiot Molinere; his parents, Caliste and Marie Naquin Molinere; one daughter, Shirley Molinere; and two sisters, Myrtle Deion and Margaret Porche. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 29, 2006 Lena Portier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lena Marie Marcel Portier, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:37 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Connie Brunet Robert and husband, Frank, of Houma, and Patricia Brunet and companion, Debbie Latapie, of Kenner; two brothers, James Marcel and Leonard Marcel Sr. of Houma; three grandchildren, Jeremy Deroche and wife, Robyn, Saadi Robert of Houma and Sara Robert of Lafayette; and two great-grandchildren, Chelsea Deroche and Dylan Deroche. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Brunet Jr.; her second husband, Herman Portier; her parents, Jeffery and Effie LeBouef Marcel; one brother, Wilbert Marcel; and one sister, Ethel Marcel Larpenter. She was a retired site manager at Shady Oaks with the Terrebonne Council on Aging. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 29, 2006 Helen Ransonet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Mary Ransonet, 90, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Ann "Peachie" Ransonet and husband, Peachie, of Montegut, and Gayle Ransonet Riche' and husband, Louis; one brother, Norman Price Sr. and wife, Kate, of Bourg; two grandchildren, Gerard Riche' and wife, Melissa, and Niles Riche' and wife, Ashley; and one great-grandchild, Taylor Riche'. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nealeas J. Ransonet; and her parents, William and Aline Songe Price. She was a member of the Montegut Lioness Club, the Montegut Ladies Altar Society, the Catholic Daughters, TARC, a volunteer for the Council on Aging and many other organizations. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 29, 2006 Rose Thibodaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rose Mae Celestine Thibodaux, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church on Lafayette Street, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Pete Thibodaux and wife, Lillie, of Montegut, Henry Thibodaux of Houma, Raymond Thibodaux and wife, Judy, of Houma; Roger Thibodaux and wife, Ruby Nell, of Houma, Charley Thibodaux and wife, Felicia, of Houma and Lionel Thibodaux of Houma; two daughters, Marion Granger and husband, Welton, Marie T. Ray and husband, Wayne, both of Houma; 42 grandchildren, 35 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Thibodaux Sr.; her parents, Robert Celestine and Mary June Thomas; two sons, Herman Thibodaux and Van Thibodaux Jr.; two brothers, Hillary Celestine and Herman Celestine; and four sisters, Elvira Thibodaux, Dorothy Smith, Hattie Smith and Viola Moore. She was a member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church and a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= January 30. 2006 11:52AM Hayes Adams Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hayes Paul Adams Sr., 83, a native of Cut Off and longtime resident of Chauvin, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, due to a fall four months earlier. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Home in Chauvin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Winnie Lapeyrouse Adams; two sons, Spencer P. Adams and wife, Eva, of Houma, and Hayes P. Adams Jr. and wife, Patti, of Houma; three daughters, Etha A. LeCompte and companion, Jesse LeCompte Sr., of Chauvin, Lolita A. Henry of Bourg and Winnie A. Thibodeaux of Chauvin; four sisters, Earline A. Collins of Houma, Rita A. LeCompte of Chauvin, Jane A. Martin and husband, Roy, of Leeville and Irene Fayette and husband, Norris, of Mathews; six sisters-in-law, Audrey L. Adams, Merle L. Lirette and husband, Claude, Rita B. Lapeyrouse of Chauvin, Rose G. Adams of Houma, Amy C. Lapeyrouse and Lydia B. Lapeyrouse; 13 grandchildren, Jesse LeCompte Jr. and wife, Alena, Troy LeCompte Sr. and wife, Robin, Pe rcy John LeCompte Sr. and wife, Loretta, Dawn Marie Adams, Debbie Marie Adams and companion, Britt Bates, Cassie Marie Parfait and husband, Alex, Amy Marie Martin, Lolita Marie Martin and husband, Scott, David Martin and wife, Bunny, Jerrimie Thibodeaux and companion, Katherine Hubbard, Sean Adams and wife, Sarah, Ryan Adams and wife, Alayna, and Trevor Adams; seven step-grandchildren, Angel Fitch and husband, Enos, Derek Pellegrin and wife, Jean, Chris Collins, Brandy Collins, Josh Foret, Jarrod Charpentier and wife, Sandra, and Tara Charpentier; 18 great-grandchildren, Ashley Rodrigue and husband, Josh, Jetti LeCompte, Jace LeCompte, Troy LeCompte, Heidi LeCompte, Percy John LeCompte Jr., Shelby LeCompte, Alysa Sanchez, Hero Theriot, Jay Theriot, Howard Brunet Jr., Kami Angelle Bates, Austin Martin, Camron Mayon, Caleb Mayon, Kirsten Thibodeaux, Jerrimie Thibodeaux Jr. and Haley LeBouef; three step-great-grandchildren, Tate Dupre, Kamyrn Fitch and Derek Pellegrin Jr.; one great-great-grandchild, Jozlynn Rodrigue; and two godchildren, Michael Adams of Chauvin and Francis Exposito of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel Joseph Adams and Neigh Marie Pitre; one infant son, Joseph Paul Adams; three sisters, Isabelle A. Gisclair, Leontine A. Callais and Thelma A. Exposito; and three brothers, Abel "Mike" Adams, Clarence "Kye" Adams and Henry "GoRay" Adams. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great- grandfather. He was loving, gentle, funny, generous, loyal, hard working and honest. He lived a long and fruitful life, touching many along life's path. At the age of 22, he enlisted in the Army on July 15, 1944, serving with the 90th Infantry Division, Company B 3rd Army Regiment known as the "Tough Ombres". He fought in the European Theatre. He traveled and fought in Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Czechoslovakia and England and returned home due to injuries. Because of his sense of duty and loyalty, he re-enlisted as a member of the military police with the 203rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Military Police Battalion in Austria and Germany. Upon returning home for the second time, he worked as a boat captain and then purchased his own boat, the "BenDoris". He was a shrimper for 36 years and later worked for Delta Iron on a pile-driving crew. He was a member of the Lagniappe Fair Workers for numerous years. He was a life member and past Post Commander of the Aswell L. Picou VFW Post No. 9608, a life member of the Kenneth C. Boudreaux American Legion Post No. 380, the Holy Name Society, a 3rd degree life member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013, a 4th degree Knights of the Father Patrick Curren Society, a life member of Ward 7 Citizens Club and a life member of the Chauvin Senior Citizens Club. For many years he worked at both the VFW and American Legion bingo games until his health no longer allowed. He loved watching baseball and football, playing cards, cooking and most of all, being with family and friends. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 30. 2006 11:52AM Frank Green Frank Eulous Green, 53, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Martin Green; his mother, Dot Comeaux and stepfather, George Comeaux; his father, T.A. Green and stepmother, Lori Green; two daughters, Nancy Green of Chauvin and Melisa Green of Atlanta; one stepdaughter, Ashley Boquet of Chauvin; and one brother, Sam Green and wife, Brenda, of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eulous and Sally Nations and T.A. and Adel Green. He loved fishing and hunting and was a wonderful devoted father. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 30. 2006 11:53AM Lena Portier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lena Marie Marcel Portier, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:37 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Connie Brunet Robert and husband, Frank, of Houma, and Patricia Brunet and companion, Debbie Latapie, of Kenner; two brothers, James Marcel and Leonard Marcel Sr. of Houma; three grandchildren, Jeremy Deroche and wife, Robyn, Saadi Robert of Houma and Sara Robert of Lafayette; and two great-grandchildren, Chelsea Deroche and Dylan Deroche. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert Brunet Jr.; her second husband, Herman Portier; her parents, Jeffery and Effie LeBouef Marcel; one brother, Wilbert Marcel; and one sister, Ethel Marcel Larpenter. She was a retired site manager at Shady Oaks with the Terrebonne Council on Aging and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ============================= January 30. 2006 11:53AM Ezra Redden Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ezra Thomas Redden, 87, a native of Lebanon, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 11:07 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Wayne Thomas Redden and wife, Yvonne, of Dularge; four daughters, Judith Theresa Thibodaux and husband, Henry, of Houma, Nancy Catherine Kozak and husband, Michael, of Bayou Blue, Christine Martha Bergeron and husband, Thomas, of Houma and Aimee' Carol Bourg and husband, Kenneth, of Bourg; two sisters, Viola Redden Dowell of Moody, Texas, and Bernice Frances LeBoeuf of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Stephanie Thibodaux, Kayla Marcel, Rebecca Redden, Patrice Petersen, Jeffery Richard, Katie Kozak, Kristopher Bergeron, Corey Bergeron, Kellie Bergeron, Justin Bourg and Alyssa Bourg; and five great- grandchildren, Jacob Redden, Adrian Redden, Zachary Redden, Darby Petersen and Sloane Petersen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Milda Belanger Redden; and his parents, Arthur Franklin Redden and Lola Mae Canafax Redden. He was a retired sheet metal worker and a Terrebonne Parish School Board employee. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice Care, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= January 31. 2006 1:51PM Frank Green Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank Eulous Green, 53, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Fun-eral Home in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Martin Green; his mother, Dot Comeaux and stepfather, George Comeaux; his father, T.A. Green and stepmother, Lori Green; two daughters, Nancy Green of Chauvin and Melisa Green of Atlanta; one stepdaughter, Ashley Boquet of Chauvin; and one brother, Sam Green and wife, Brenda, of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eulous and Sally Nations and T.A. and Adel Green. He loved fishing and hunting and was a wonderful devoted father. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================= January 31. 2006 1:51PM Ezra Redden Picture ========== A photo is available f or this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits06/0601.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ezra Thomas Redden, 87, a native of Lebanon, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 11:07 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Annun-ziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Wayne Thomas Redden and wife, Yvonne, of Dularge; four daughters, Judith Theresa Thibodaux and husband, Henry, of Houma, Nancy Catherine Kozak and husband, Michael, of Bayou Blue, Christine Martha Bergeron and husband, Thomas, of Houma and Aimee' Carol Bourg and husband, Kenneth, of Bourg; two sisters, Viola Redden Dowell of Moody, Texas, and Bernice Frances LeBoeuf of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Stephanie Thibodaux, Kayla Marcel, Rebecca Redden, Patrice Petersen, Jeffery Richard, Katie Kozak, Kristopher Bergeron, Cory Bergeron, Kellie Bergeron, Justin Bourg and Alyssa Bourg; and five great- grandchildren, Jacob Redden, Adrian Redden, Zachary Redden, Darby Petersen and Sloane Petersen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Milda Belanger Redden; and his parents, Arthur Franklin Redden and Lola Mae Canafax Redden. He was a retired sheet metal worker and a Terrebonne Parish School Board employee. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice Care, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================