Obituaries for APRIL 2006; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 1 May 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. ======================================================================= April 01. 2006 12:00AM Gladne Barrios Gladne "Tootsie" T. Barrios, a native of Loreauville and resident of Lockport, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. She is survived by her son, Richard Barrios of East Norriton, Pa.; one daughter, the Rev. Peggy B. Foreman; one brother, Dennis Thibodeaux; one sister, Anita Barrios; one grandchild, Jared Foreman and wife Meredith; and one great- grandchild, Luke Foreman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manny C. Barrios; her parents, Anatole and Rita Vincent Thibodeaux; two brothers, Ozema Thibodeaux and Larry Thibodeaux Sr.; and three sisters, Ada T. Dore, Beulah Thibodeaux, and Mildred T. Matherne. She was an active member of Memorial United Methodist Church. Donations can be made in her name to Memorial United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 01. 2006 12:00AM James Bundy James "J.W." Willis Bundy, 78, a native of Benton and resident of Houma, died at 3:51 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church. A religious service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen Bergeron Bundy of Houma; one son, Carl James Bundy of Houma; two daughters, Gwendolyn Angelino of Dickson, Tenn., and Barbara Brister and husband, Richard, of Lafayette; one brother, Billy Ray Bundy Sr. and wife, Jane, of Houma; six grandchildren, Curt Hammock, Jeremy Brister, Robert Brister, Terry Wayne Angelino, Corey Angelino and Glenna Brister; two great- grandchildren, James Hammock and Curstin Hammock; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie "L.T." Tillman Bundy Sr. and Lena Mae Peters Bundy; and one brother, Lonnie Bundy Jr. He was a retired Texaco roustabout foreman and well-testing supervisor with Otis. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He lived his life as a fine Christian husband, dad and grandpa. He instilled these values in his children and grandchildren, leaving them with his greatest gift, "The Gift of Knowing God." Flowers will be accepted or in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church, 7382 Main. St., Houma, LA, 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 01. 2006 12:00AM Roberta Lapeyrouse Roberta "Bert" Theriot Lapeyrouse, 98, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo 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 daughters, Joan L. Parr and husband, Ralph, and Carolyn L. Dupre and husband, Dennis, of Houma; one son-in-law, Elward Whitney of Houma; one sister, Ingree Guedry of Houma; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Lapeyrouse; her parents, Felix Theriot and Rebecca Duthu Theriot; one daughter, Earline L. Whitney; one brother, Leroy Theriot; and three sisters, Oneita Pellegrin, Claudis Pellegrin and Alberta Cenac. She was a homemaker. She loved to cook for family gatherings, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed card games with friends. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 01. 2006 12:00AM Howard Oliver Howard W. "Bill" Oliver, 86, a native of Indiana and resident of Houma, died of complications following major surgery at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006. His body was donated to the LSU Department of Anatomy in Shreveport. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Faith Baptist Church in Houma. He is survived by two sons, Kenneth W. Oliver, of Indiana and Richard L. Oliver, of Tennessee; one daughter, Delphine L. Manley of Tennessee; two sisters, Kathryn Truesdale, of Arizona and Juanita Winters of Indiana; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl L. Oliver. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and a veteran of the Merchant Marines. Donations can be made to Silver state Baptist Youth Camp at 1254 N. Hwy. 67, Sedalia, Colo. ======================== April 01. 2006 12:00AM Wilbert Percle Wilbert E. Percle, 78, a native of Choupic and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Laurent Percle; two sons, Perry and Tommy Percle; four brothers, Charles Percle Jr., Leroy, L.J. and Taffery Percle; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Percle Sr. and Emily Thibodaux Percle; one brother, Roy Percle; andone granddaughter, Charisse Daniele Percle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Joseph Hospice. ======================== April 01. 2006 12:00AM Wilbert Pitre Wilbert James Pitre, 83, a native of Chauvin and longtime resident of Delcambre, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be from noon until 10 p.m. Sunday with a rosary at 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with the Rev. Herb Bennerfeild officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hilda Boudelouche Pitre of Delcambre; one son, Bryan Pitre Sr. and wife, Sandra, of Delcambre; one brother, LeRoy Pitre, of Lafayette; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Pitre, of Delcambre; five grandchildren, Mary LeBlanc and husband, Kerry, of New Iberia, Bryan Pitre Jr. and wife, Janet, Zachary Pitre and wife, Buffy, Stacie Pommier and husband, Carl, and Patrick Pitre, all of Delcambre; seven great-grandchildren, Len Monceaux and wife, Lena, Austin Sonnier, Trevor Pitre, Adam Pitre and Jayce Pitre, all of Delcambre, Misty LeBlanc of Broussard, and Cheramie Pitre of Dodson; three great-great-grandchildren, Kelsea Monceaux, Braie Monceaux and David Monceaux, all of Delcambre; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elie and Leona LeBouef Pitre; one son, David J. Pitre Sr.; one grandson, David J. Pitre Jr.; and one sister, Doris Malbrough. He was a respected boat builders in several parishes until he started his own business in Delcambre, Pitre Shipyard. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church where he was an usher and passed the collection. Pallbearers will be Bryan Pitre Jr., Carl Pommier, Zachary Pitre, Kerry LeBlanc, Len Monceaux, Patrick Pitre and Austin Sonnier. Honorary pallbearers will be Trevor Pitre, Adam Pitre and David Monceaux. Evangeline Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========= =============== April 01. 2006 12:00AM Irma Redmond Irma Falgout Redmond, 86, a native of Gheens and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two nephews, Russell Chauvin of Houma and Ronald Walker of Dallas; five nieces, Agnes Bonvillain of Belle Chasse, Catherine Patrick of Belle Chasse, Jeanie Falgout of Houma, Judy Greco of New Orleans and Ethel Falgout of Ponchatoula; and a special great-nephew, Don Chauvin of LaPlace. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Levy LeMaire; her second husband, Norman J. Redmond; her parents, Willie Falgout and Effie Boyer Falgout; three brothers, Edmund Falgout, William Falgout and Richard Falgout; and two sisters, Annie Falgout Fusilier and Beulah Falgout Chauvin Walker. She was a retired school cafeteria manager with the Terrebonne Parish School Board. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 02. 2006 12:00AM Gladne Barrios Gladne "Tootsie" T. Barrios, 88, a native of Loreauville and resident of Lockport, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. She is survived by one son, Richard Barrios of East Norriton, Pa.; one daughter, the Rev. Peggy B. Foreman; one brother, Dennis Thibodeaux; one sister, Anita Barrios; one grandchild, Jared Foreman and wife, Meredith; and one great- grandchild, Luke Foreman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manny C. Barrios; her parents, Anatole and Rita Vincent Thibodeaux; two brothers, Ozema Thibodeaux and Larry Thibodeaux Sr.; and three sisters, Ada T. Dore, Beulah Thibodeaux and Mildred T. Matherne. She was an active member of Memorial United Methodist Church. Donations can be made in her name to Memorial United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 02. 2006 12:00AM James Bundy James "J.W." Willis Bundy, 78, a native of Benton and resident Houma, died at 3:51 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church. A religious service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Helen Bergeron Bundy of Houma; one son, Carl James Bundy; two daughters, Gwendolyn Angelino of Dickson, Tenn., and Barbara Brister and husband, Richard, of Lafayette; one brother, Billy Ray Bundy Sr. and wife, Jane, of Houma; six grandchildren, Curt Hammock, Jeremy Brister, Robert Brister, Terry Wayne Angelino, Corey Angelino and Glenna Brister; two great- grandchildren, James Hammock and Curstin Hammock; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie "L.T." Tillman Bundy Sr. and Lena Mae Peters Bundy; and one brother, Lonnie Bundy Jr. He was a retired Texaco roustabout foreman and well-testing supervisor with Otis. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a parishioner of First Baptist Church. He lived his life a fine Christian husband, dad and grandpa. He instilled these values in his children and grandchildren, leaving them with his greatest gift, "The Gift of Knowing God." Flowers will be accepted or in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church, 7382 Main St., Houma, LA, 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 02. 2006 12:00AM Tammy Bonvillian-Carvin Tammy Gail Bonvillian-Carvin, 40, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died of cancer at 1:53 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006, at her parent's home. Visitation will be from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home. Dismissal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson. She is survived by her father, Harry L. Bonvillian Sr.; three children, Tyrone P. Aubert Jr., Tye Juan Aubert and Quandra Sade' Aubert; her husband, Rodney Carvin Sr.; three brothers, Harry L. Bonvillian Jr. and wife, Charmaine, of Houma, Gregory G. Bonvillian and wife, Dr. Jocelyn Freeman-Bonvillian, of Baton Rouge, and Corey C. Bonvillian of New Iberia; three sisters, Angela Bonvillian- Lawson and husband, Wayne, of Baton Rouge, Sherita L. Bonvillian of Houma, and Andrea Bonvillian-Lawson and husband, Edward, of Houma; and her maternal grandmother, Victoria Matthews-Brown. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jacqueline Brown-Bonvillian; her maternal grandfather, Willis Brown Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Willie Bonvillian Sr. and Emma "Susie" Rutledge-Bonvillian; one nephew; one niece; and one great-niece. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church of Gibson. She was formerly employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center as dietary supervisor. ======================== April 02. 2006 12:00AM Earline Jackson Earline T. Jackson, 63, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Donner, died at 1 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Liturgy of the Word will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her former husband, Neal Phillip Jackson Sr. of Houma; her husband, David Percle of Donner; her father, Eugene Theriot Sr. of Grand Caillou; two sons, Neal Phillip Jackson Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., and Kevin James Jackson and wife, Denise, of Covington; one daughter, Tana Jackson Falgout and husband, Sidney, of Houma; four brothers, Eugene Theriot Jr. of Bourg, Francis Theriot, Philip Theriot of Grand Caillou and Victor Theriot of Newberry, S.C.; eight sisters, Mary Elaine Authement and husband, Sterling, of Chauvin, Sylvia Theriot, Linda Collins and husband, Eugene, of Houma, Patricia Grabert and husband, Loney, of Donner, Rebecca Gautreaux and husband, Ivan, of Chauvin, Janet Massey and husband, David, Roberta Schulte and husband, Jerome, and Precellia Luke and husband, Kevin, of Houma; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Tivet Theriot. She was a homemaker and parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. ======================== April 02. 2006 12:00AM Cleveland Johnson Cleveland "Jug" Johnson Sr., 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Shreveport, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Cleveland Johnson Jr. and Dontrell Johnson; one daughter, Denectric Johnson; three sisters, Gerald Marie Jeff of New Jersey, Linda L. Joseph of Houma and Shelia Ann Johnson of Houma; four brothers, Earle L. Johnson, Alton Johnson, Kenneth Johnson Sr. and Darrell C. Johnson of Shreveport; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henderson Johnson Jr. and Esther Carr Johnson; and two brothers, Wilford Clark and Clyde Johnson Sr. He was disabled. ======================== April 02. 2006 12:00AM Roberta Lapeyrouse Roberta "Bert" Theriot Lapeyrouse, 98, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo 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 daughters, Joan L. Parr and husband, Ralph, and Carolyn L. Dupre and husband, Dennis, of Houma; one son-in-law, Elward Whitney of Houma; one sister, Ingree Gued ry of Houma; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Lapeyrouse; her parents, Felix Theriot and Rebecca Duthu Theriot; one daughter, Earline L. Whitney; one brother, Leroy Theriot; and three sisters, Oneita Pellegrin, Claudis Pellegrin and Alberta Cenac. She was a homemaker. She loved to cook for family gatherings, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed card games with friends. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 02. 2006 12:00AM Roy LeBoeuf Roy Francis LeBoeuf Sr., 84, a native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. He donated his body to LSU Medical Center of Shreveport. He is survived by two sons, Roy LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Renee', of Houma and D. Michael LeBoeuf and wife, Judy, of Houma; one daughter, Martha Giroir and husband, Clifton, of Lafayette; one brother, Ed LeBoeuf of Houma; six grandchildren, Bret Giroir, Julie Galloway, Cade LeBoeuf, Blanche Duke, Bennie Boudreaux and Gina McDonald; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurelia and Constant LeBoeuf; and three brothers, Howard, James and Roland LeBoeuf. He was loved by many close friends and relatives. He was born in St. Mary Parish, raised on Southdown Plantation, graduated from Terrebonne High School and went to SLI on the GI Bill. He graduated from SLI in 1948. He was a self-employed accountant for 58 years. He was also in the U.S. Air Force 38th Air Service Squadron. He served in New Guinea and on the Philippine Islands during World War II. He was presented with an American Defense Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, and five overseas service bars. He was past president of the Lion's Club, past president of the Terrier Club and past president of the Louisiana Society of Independent Accountants. Special thanks from the family to all the doctors, nurses and caregivers who took care of him through his illness. A special thanks to everyone at The Homestead Assisted Living Center. Donations can be made to your favorite charity. ======================== April 02. 2006 12:00AM Irma Redmond Irma Falgout Redmond, 86, a native of Gheens and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two nephews, Russell Chauvin of Houma and Ronald Walker of Dallas; five nieces, Agnes Bonvillain of Belle Chasse, Catherine Patrick of Belle Chasse, Jeanie Falgout of Houma, Judy Greco of New Orleans and Ethel Falgout of Ponchatoula; and a special great-nephew, Don Chauvin of LaPlace. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Levy LeMaire; her second husband, Norman J. Redmond; her parents, Willie Falgout and Effie Boyer Falgout; three brothers, Edmund Falgout, William Falgout and Richard Falgout; and two sisters, Annie Falgout Fusilier and Beulah Falgout Chauvin Walker. She was a retired school cafeteria manager with the Terrebonne Parish School Board. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 03. 2006 12:00AM Doris Adams Doris Griffin Adams, 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:46 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Adams Waddle and husband, Ray, and Gwendolyn Adams Armstrong and husband, Dennis; four sisters, Rose Gisclair, Betty Ann Pitre, Rita Doucet and Betty Jean Griffin; and two grandchildren, Jai Clevenger and Suni Clevenger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edless Adams; and her parents, Thomas and Camelia Billiot Griffin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2006 12:00AM Tammy Carvin Tammy Gail Bonvillian Carvin, 40, a native and resident of Grand Caillou, died of cancer at 1:53 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006, at her parent's home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson. Dismissal service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. She is survived by her father, Harry L. Bonvillian Sr.; her three children, Tyrone P. Aubert Jr., Tye Juan Aubert and Quandra Sade' Aubert; her husband, Rodney Carvin Sr.; three brothers, Harry L. Bonvillian Jr. and wife Charmaine of Houma, Gregory G. Bonvillian and wife Dr. Jocelyn Freeman-Bonvillian of Baton Rouge, and Corey C. Bonvillian of New Iberia; three sisters, Angela Bonvillian- Lawson and husband Wayne of Baton Rouge, Sherita L. Bonvillian of Houma, and Andrea Bonvillian-Lawson and husband Edward of Houma; and her maternal grandmother, Victoria Matthews-Brown. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jacqueline Brown-Bonvillian; her maternal grandfather, Willis Brown Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Willie Bonvillian Sr. and Emma "Susie" Rutledge-Bonvillian; one nephew, Harry L. Bonvillian III; one niece, Charmiya Bonvillian, and one great-niece, Zephany Lawson. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church of Gibson. She was formerly employed by Terrebonne General Medical Center as dietary supervisor. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2006 12:00AM Shirley Chevalier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley Ardell Chevalier, 85, a native of McAlaster, Okla., and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Henry and husband, Dr. Russell Henry, of Houma, and Dr. Annette Sanders and husband, Charles Sanders of Columbia, Mo.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Breaux and husband, Dr. Lance Breaux, William Henry and wife, Katrina Henry, and Gretchen Henry; and one great-grandchild, Patrick Breaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry William Chevalier; and her parents, Howard Allen Schmieding and Georgia Foster Schmieding. She was a homemaker. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Terrebonne Parish Library or to a charity of your choice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2006 12:00AM Sherry Hennegan Sherry Hartman Hennegan, 30, a resident of Larose, died in an accident at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral in Raceland. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her father, Terry Paul Hartman; two sons, Dylan Legar and Dustin Bryant; one daughter, Alyssa Hennegan; one brother, Edison Hartman II; and one sister, Eve Hartman. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lynn Baudoin Hartman. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2006 12:00AM Bennedick Poincon Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bennedick "Benny" Paul Poincon, 78, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 10 a.m. Satur-day, April 1, 200 6. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Gaudet Poincon of Houma; one son, Anthony Poincon of Houma; one brother, Johnny Poincon of Houma; three sisters, Audrey Gaudet, Helen Gaudet of Houma and Betty Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Tanner Poincon and Ashley Billiot; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond Poincon and Bridget Thibodaux Poincon; and one sister, Dorothy Poincon. He was a retired mechanic with Terrebonne Motors and a member of Shady Acres Senior Center. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2006 12:00AM Lloyd Rhodes Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lloyd "Rock" Rhodes, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eula Theresa Hebert Rhodes, of Houma; one daughter, Darline Rhodes of Houma; one son, Benny Rhodes and wife, Patty, of Bourg; six brothers, Leroy and wife, Gail, Myron and wife, Margaret, Murphy Patrick and wife, Kathleen, Michael and wife, Patti, Bobby and wife, Sherylyn, and Kenneth and wife, Phyllis, all of Houma; five grandchildren, Casie Rhodes Thibodeaux, Bryon Guidry, Kelly Rhodes, Denise Guidry and Dusty Rhodes; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Murphy Joseph Rhodes; and his mother, Ella Price Rhodes. As a young adult he was a fisherman. His only other occupation was doing sheet metal work, which he did for more than 50 years. He founded Southern Sheet Metal Inc. of Houma and operated it for more than 20 years. He was a Legionnaire, a 32nd degree Mason and served his country as a U.S. Navy Seaman. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be missed by all. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2006 12:00AM Clara Verdin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clara Marie Bourg Verdin, 70, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died of natural causes at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Dr. Rick Verdin and wife, Donna, of Fayeteville, Ga., Clayton Verdin and wife, Leslie, Wayne Verdin and wife, Ticky, of Houma and Maxie Verdin of Dulac; one daughter, Shanna Verdin of Houma; one brother, Horace Bourg of Houma; two sisters, Vivian Miller of Bourg and Elizabeth Pitre of Houma; six grandchildren, Rochelle, Jecee, Jonathan, Whitney, Danielle and Brennan; four great-grandchildren, Daythan, Zachary, McKenna and Amberly; and her extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph McKinley Verdin Jr.; her parents, Dalton Bourg and Marie Scott Bourg; and one sister, Emma Mills. She was a homemaker, a babysitter and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 04. 2006 12:27PM Mary Badeaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Jane Badeaux, 77, a native and resident of Gheens, died Sunday, April 2, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Peter M. Badeaux; one son, Larry J. Badeaux Sr. and wife, Judy Folse Badeaux; one daughter, Roxanne "Roxy" Badeaux; four brothers, Falon Hotard, Terry Hotard, Wave "Snake Eye" Hotard and Roger Dale Hotard; three sisters, Tina Ford Lamb, Gail Nichols and Brenda Hotard; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Enola Hotard; four brothers, Wages "Black" Hotard, Westley "Slim" Hotard, Bobby "Brian" Hotard and Emile "Melo" Hotard; and one sister, Drella Curole. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. ======================== April 04. 2006 12:27PM Carroll Bonvillain Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carroll Joseph Bonvillain, 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 8:48 a.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Carroll Bonvillain Jr. of Kaplan; one brother, Hallie Bonvillain Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Roberta Bonvillain and Mary Vaghn of Houma; and three nephews, Felix J. Hebert, Jason Bonvillain and John Porche. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hallie Bonvillain Sr. and Allie Robichaux Bonvillain; and one brother, Howard P. Bonvillain. He was a welder with McDermott and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2006 12:28PM Orie Grabert Orie Paul Grabert, 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died of melanoma at 2:08 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Baudoin Grabert; one daughter, Stacy Grabert and husband, Gordan Russell; one brother, Francis Grabert; one sister, Marion "Pi" Babin; and one granddaughter, Quinn Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Grabert Sr. and Lucy Theriot Grabert; one son, John Randy Grabert; one brother, Samuel Grabert Jr.; and one sister, Ouida G. Hill. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the VFW. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2006 12:28PM Elmo Howard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmo Howard, 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 26, 2006. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Ronald Howard and wife, Nancy, of Houma; two daughters, Cheryl Alvis and husband, Micheal, of Houma and Latishia Howard of Los Angeles; one stepdaughter, Loletha Howard of Alexandria; five brothers, Felton Howard, Joseph Howard, Freddie Howard, Bernie and wife, Carolyn, and Charles and wife, Joyce, Coleman, of Houma; and two sisters, Earline Howard and Brenda Howard, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Davis Howard; his parents, Earline Coleman Howard and James Clifford Howard; his grandmother, Mary Johnson; and five bro thers, Roland, Lionel, Jonas, James and Warren Howard. He was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2006 12:32PM Ophelia Ledet Ophelia M. Ledet, 93, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:57 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one son, James P. Ledet and wife, Brenda; one daughter, Marilyn L. Plaisance and husband, E.J.; two brothers, Abby and J.A. Molaison; one sister, Beulah Talbot; five grandchildren, Melanie Benoit and husband, Randy, Evan Plaisance and wife, Phyllis, Annette Dempster and husband, C.J., David Ledet and Peter Ledet; and nine great-grandchildren, Matthew, Monica and Rachel Benoit, Lauren and Katie Plaisance, Benjamin, Callie, Tiffani and Hope Dempster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vital "Pete" Ledet; her parents, Lucille and Albert Molaison; one son, Vital Ledet Jr.; one brother, Allen Molaison; and two sisters, Levie Prejean and Ora Webre. She was retired from the Lafourche Parish School Board after working 27 years as the cafeteria manager of East Thibodaux Junior High School. She was well known for "Mrs. Ledet's Chicken Dinners." Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2006 12:32PM Peter O'Neil Jr. Peter James O'Neil Jr., 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with private burial at a later date. He is survived by two sons, Shawn G.T. O'Neil of Thibodaux and Dr. Patrick M. O'Neil of Sullivan's Island, S.C.; and one niece, Nora K. O'Connell and husband, Ronald O'Connell of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Lucille Delahaye O'Neil; his parents, Peter J. and Amanda Davis O'Neil; two sisters, Virgie O. Kerne and Nora A. O'Neil; and two brothers, Michael B. "Buck" O'Neil and Joseph M. O'Neil. He was the beneficiary of faithful attention by very devoted caregivers, particularly Geraldine Toups, Ronald J. Goff, Eartha Rhodes, Eula Mae Anderson, Natalie Morvant and the late Eulalie Chiasson. He attended Louisiana State University and was a retired postmaster and sectional center manager for the U.S. Postal Service and a World War II Army veteran. He was co-founder and President Emeritus of the Lafourche Association of Retarded Citizens (Arc), a member and former chair of the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Commission and former member of the Lafourche Parish School Board. He had previously served as a member and president of the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Council, member and president of the Thibodaux Rotary Club, member and president of the South Thibodaux Fire Company, member of the Thibodaux Fire Board and Scoutmaster of Thibodaux Troop No. 331. He also served on the commission for the Reform of Education in Louisiana and the Lafourche Parish Home Rule Commission. He was awarded the 1975 Francis M. Durel Award and the 1992 Frank Kennedy Award, both for leadership and service in the Thibodaux community. He was the 1996 Irish Grand Marshal of the Thibodeauxville Irish-Italian Society. In lieu of flowers, Masses or memorial donations to the Lafourche Arc., 100 W. Main, Thibodaux, LA 70301 are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2006 12:33PM Druezella Shropshire Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Druezella Williams Shropshire, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Vallejo, Calif., died after an extended illness at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006. Funeral services were held at Friendship Baptist Church in Vallejo, with burial in Skyview Memorial Lawn Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Aaron T.C. Shropshire; three sons, Aaron Michael of Fairfield, Calif., Kenneth Daniel of San Jose, Calif., and Brian Anthony of Vallejo; two brothers, Elward P. Williams and Millard C. Williams Sr. of Houma; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis E. and Camille Lagarde Williams; one son, Jerald Shropshire; one sister, Irma W. Griffin; two brothers, Arthur Williams Sr. and James Williams; and one grandson. She was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. ======================== April 04. 2006 12:33PM Enola Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enola Martin Trahan, 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:35 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Richard Trahan and wife, Bobbie, of Bourg, Gerold Trahan and wife, Nancy, of Houma, and Jerald Trahan and wife, Pat, of Chauvin; one daughter, Gail T. Blanchard and husband, Danny Blanchard Sr., of Chauvin; two sisters, Oceana Scott of Houma and Iona Authement of Chauvin; 13 grandchildren, Christina Duplantis and husband, Stanley, Ritchie Trahan, Dena LeBouef and huband, Jeremy, Chantelle Trahan, Joshua Trahan, Melisa Naquin and husband, Cleveland, Mona Trahan, Curtis Trahan and wife, Sandy, Craig Trahan and wife, Sandy, Danny Blanchard Jr. and wife, Charlotte, Dantre Blanchard and wife, Tammy, Dristi-Lynn Martin and husband, Chad, and Drady Blanchard; 22 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doville Trahan; her parents, Wilson Martin and Mathilda Brunet Martin; two sons, Reynold and Ural Trahan; two great- grandchildren, Danny Blanchard III and Ashlynn Dupre; one brother, Cleveland P. Martin; and four sisters, Julia Scott, Leona Scott, Delicia LeBouef and Margie Clement. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2006 12:33PM Randy Verdin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Randy Luke Verdin, 40, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Saturday, April 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until closing time today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at his father's home in Pointe-aux-Chenes. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at his father's home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Terri Verdin; his parents, Jeffrey and Delphine Verdin; three sons, Rich, Randy and Dakota Verdin; three daughters, Crystal Ledet and Shailin and Kayla Verdin; four brothers, Keith, Sidney, Jeff and Titus Verdin; and one sister, Pattie Ann Dardar. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sidney and Georgina Verdin; and John and Elda Naquin. He was a tug boat captain for La. Carriers for many years. ======================================================================= April 05. 2006 3:36PM Percy Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Percy Joseph Bergeron, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary C emetery. He is survived by his wife, Azora Marie Portier Bergeron of Houma; three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray, and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke Charles Bergeron and Eva Bourg Bergeron; and one brother, Lawrence Bergeron. He was a retired crane operator with Freeport Sulphur and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 05. 2006 3:54PM Brent Isenberg Brent Ashley Isenberg, 37, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mandeville, died Sunday, April 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home on Veterans Boulevard in Metairie. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Jack Isenberg and Sandra Boudreaux Isenberg; his grandparents, L.B. Boudreaux and Joyce Boutin Boudreaux; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Isenberg, Lola McWhirter Isenberg and Ruth Adams Boudreaux. He was owner of Termiguard Termite Co. ======================== April 05. 2006 12:00AM Henry Kulhanek Jr. Henry W. Kulhanek Jr., 78, a native of Snook, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:05 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Tim Kulhanek, Mike Kulhanek and Frank Joseph Mathes; four daughters, Jerry Lynn Travers, Kim Landry, Charlotte E. Mathes and Henrietta Kulhanek; three sisters, Betty Dean, Margaret Monore and Yvonne Davenport; and nine grandchildren, Drew Micheal, Michelle, Krystal, Micheal Jr., Koryn, Betsy, Philip, Lauren and Blake. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Kulhanek; his parents, Henry Kulhanek Sr. and Minnie Kulhanek; one brother, Frank Kulhanek; and four sisters, Ella Krenek, Lottie Frohoff, Frances Beningo and Gloria Kulhanek. He was retired from Freeport Sulphur with 38 years of service and 12 years later retired from the Lafourche Parish Jail. He was a humble man, who was highly devoted to his family, friends and church. His generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to his family. He lived his life with integrity and devotion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to University Baptist Church. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 06. 2006 11:19AM Percy Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Percy Joseph Bergeron, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Azora Marie Portier Bergeron of Houma; three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray, and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke Charles Bergeron and Eva Bourg Bergeron; and one brother, Lawrence Bergeron. He was a retired crane operator with Freeport Sulphur and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2006 11:20AM Alma Dick Alma Dick, 91, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to service time Friday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church. Wake service will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, James Dick and wife, Dorothy, of Los Angeles, Prince Albert Dick of Los Angeles and Louis Dick and wife, Eula, of Gray; one daughter, Dorothy Carter of Gray; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Upton Dick; her parents, Albert Adams and Rosanna Bosman Adams; and five brothers, Chester, John D., Albert, James and Charles Adams. She was a homemaker and a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2006 11:21AM Shirley Dupre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley "Tua-Tua" Dupre, 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Alvin Dupre and wife, Judy, of Houma, and Bud Dupre and companion, Elizabeth, of Houma; four daughters, Priscilla Collins and husband, Iris, of Chauvin, Donna Domangue and husband, Dennis, of Chauvin, Veronica Lyons and husband, Sidney Jr., of Chauvin, and Lori Cantrelle and husband, Kevin, of Raceland; one brother, Elgin Domangue; one sister, Teresa Dupre; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Jack" Dupre; her parents, Stella and Alvin Domangue; one infant son; two brothers, Peter and Roy Domangue; one sister, Miriam Blanchard; and two grandchildren, Garret and Jared Dupre. She was a retired factory worker of Indian Ridge for 33 years and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2006 11:21AM Marguerite Early Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marguerite Concannon Early, 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Maison Hospitaliere, New Orleans, died of natural causes at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by three daughters, Michelle Early Ory, Mary Ann Early Karl and Melinda Early Blache; her twin sister and best friend, Marjorie Neely; six grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, Lauren Ory, Jeffrey Karl, Eyvette and Ryan Blache; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Douglas Early; her parents, John Jack Concannon and Alice Vives Concannon; and one sister, Oneida Mendez. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2006 11:22AM Paul Falgout Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Falgout, 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 2 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a. m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Audry Authement Falgout of Houma; one daughter, Corliss Chambers and husband, Merwin, of Atlanta; three brothers, Oliver Falgout, Carlton Falgout of Houma and Raymond Falgout of Bourg; one sister, Ruth Theriot of Harahan; and one grandchild, Jessica E. Chambers Cronkright and husband, Philip Cronkright. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Marcel Falgout and Marie Victoria St. Pierre Falgout; one son, Robert Paul Falgout; one daughter, Maureen Ann Falgout; three brothers, Ronald, Loney and Virgil Falgout; and two sisters, Mildred Bourgeois and Eunice Seale. He was a retired co-manager with A & P Grocery Stores and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II in the European Theater. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 9608 in Chauvin and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2006 11:22AM Jansen Gregoire Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jansen Matayo Gregoire, 18 months, a native and resident of Houma, died in an automobile accident at 1:40 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Peter "Peidot" Matayo Boutte of Houma and Robbin Gregoire of Houma; his grandparents, Vincent "Soul" Parfait and Ronnell "Nell" Gregoire of Houma and Peter and Linda Billiot Boutte of Houma; his great- grandparents, Vincent "Peidot" Parfait Sr. of Houma, Bonnie Liner of Dularge, Dave Clavier of Dularge, George Gray and Yvonne Halliwell of Houma and Beatrice Boutte of Church Point; his aunts, Estrello Boutte, Monique Boutte, Eloisa Boutte, Consuello Boutte, Raquel Verdin and Jennifer Porche, all of Houma; his uncles, Poncherallu Boutte, Vince Gregoire and Curtis "Booga" Verdin, all of Houma; and his god parents, Paula Parfait and Jacob LeBouef, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mitchell Billiot, Inez Guize Billiot and Bruno Boutte. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2006 11:23AM Delores Jones Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Delores Stark Jones, 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by six sisters, Carolyn Davis, Gladys Keyes and Connie Carter of Labadieville, Margurite Domino of Baton Rouge, JoAnn Walker and Alice Keller of Thibodaux; three brothers, James Albert Starks Jr. and Donald Starks Sr. of Thibodaux and Ronald Starks of Gretna; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Jones of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Jones; her parents, James Sr. and Hazel Starks; one son, Delbert Jones; two brothers, Norman Starks and George Starks; one sister, Brenda Starks Young; and her grandparents, Sidney and Henry Starks and Louise and George Adams. She was a retired Assumption Parish schoolteacher and a member of Grambling Alumni Association. She was a parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church. ======================== April 06. 2006 11:23AM Aaron LeCompte Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Aaron Paul LeCompte, 56, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews, died Monday, April 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Diane LeCompte; two daughters, Charla Chouest and Talia Pitre; one brother, Baron LeCompte; one sister, Sandra LeCompte; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Weina Orgeron LeCompte; and two brothers, Anthony LeCompte and Baby LeCompte. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. ======================== April 06. 2006 11:24AM Audrey Redmond Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey Redmond, 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Johnson Ridge, died Friday, March 31, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Livas Lane Cemetery. She is survived by three brothers, Jerome Livas of Houston, Roy P. Redmond of Austin, Texas, and Lorenzo Livas of Thibodaux; two sisters, Deborah Devron of Houston and Marion Jackson of Atlantic City, N.J. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Florence Redmond; and her grandparents, Ben and Maggie Livas. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church Choir, served on the Deaconess Board and was a member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of Eastern Star. ======================== April 06. 2006 11:24AM Olivia Toups Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Olivia Angelette Toups, 93, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, James J. "Jimmy" Toups and wife, Janet, and Waldon E. Toups Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Dorothy T. Collins of Cut Off, Esther T. Cenac and husband, Joel, and Gloria T. Malbrough and husband, Raynaud, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waldon Edmond Toups Sr.; her parents, Emile Angelette Sr. and Maude Perrin Angelette; one granddaughter, Sandra Collins; one great-grandson, Jacob Carlos; three great-great-grandsons, Scott Prejean Jr. and Nicholas and Conner Wright; one son-in-law, Noles Collins; four brothers, Emile Jr., Angelo, Ambert and Oliver Angelette; and four sisters, Antoinette A. Eserman, Florida A. Pitre, Angelenia A. St. Pierre and Emelina A. Martin. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 07. 2006 1:59PM Marie Allemand Marie Griffin Allemand, 85, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Michael Allemand and wife, Mona, and Marvin Allemand and wife, Donna; one daughter, Marion Adams and huband, Gerald; one daughter-in-law, Gayle Allemand; one sister, Agatha Schouest; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Allemand; her parents, Willie and Celina Chiasson Griffin; one son, Shelton Allemand; four brothers, Alex, Emile, Eddie and Milton Griffin; and four sisters, Annie Allemand, Edith Guidroz, Sadie Chiasson and Agnes Hebert. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 07. 2006 1:59PM Sidney DeRoche Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sidney "Sid" Joseph DeRoche, a native and resident of Houma and a prominent local building contractor died after a two and half year battle with pulmonary fibrosis at 2:47 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sue S. DeRoche; three sons, Wayne J. and wife, June, Byron J. and wife, Lola, and Billy L. Austin and wife, Myra; three daughters, Jenny Loupe and husband, Dudley, Pam Russo and husband, Jon, and Jeanne Galliano and husband, Vernon; one brother, Clarence "Speedy" DeRoche and wife, Dee; three sisters, Eileen Fazzio and husband, Black, Irene LaJaunie and husband, Raymond, Gladys Crochet and husband, Chester; 13 grandchildren, Rachell Gautreaux and husband, "Bo", Brittney DeRoche, Brandon and Jessica Vinson, Ashley and Nicole Russo, Lauren and Jake Austin, Ross Paul and Kaylee Deroche, Kristen and Kathryn Holloway and Bretta Tassara and husband, T.J.; and three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Cullen and Caleb. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Duffy and John; one sister, June Pinell; and his parents, Vincent and Vena DeRoche. He was a Korean War Veteran wounded in action in Punch Bowl Korea and was decorated with the purple heart, the National Defense service medal, Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, combat Infantryman Badge 1st award and the United Nations Service Medal. He started his construction company soon after returning from Korea and incorporated as Sidney Deroche Building Contractors in 1956. Later in the early 90's the corporation name was changed to DeRoche Homes Inc. He helped to start the Southeast Louisiana Home Builders Association in this area and went on to serve as president for two terms and state director for three terms. He was a life member of the VFW and former member of the Krewe of Terrianians Carnival Club. He loved to fish, hunt and garden, most of all he loved his wife, children and grandchildren. Some of his last words were about 2x4's and building homes. His love of construction was evident until the very end. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and close friends. He was Catholic. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 07. 2006 2:00PM Nicholas Diggs Nicholas Voltronce Diggs, infant, died at 10:36 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Tiffany C. Diggs and Nicholas Voltronce Harris; his grandparents, Diana and Alvin Wheaton, Larry Moten, and Pamela and Harold Diggs Sr.; and one brother, Demari Mekhi Voltronce Harris. ======================== April 07. 2006 2:01PM Marguerite Early Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marguerite Concannon Early, 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Maison Hospitaliere, New Orleans, died of natural causes at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by three daughters, Michelle Early Ory, Mary Ann Early Karl and Melinda Early Blache; her twin sister and best friend, Marjorie Neely; six grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, Lauren Ory, Jeffrey Karl, Eyvette and Ryan Blache; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Douglas Early; her parents, John Jack Concannon and Alice Vives Concannon; and one sister, Oneida Mendez. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 07. 2006 2:01PM Austin Fisher Jr. Austin William Fisher Jr., 76, a native of Texon, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Doris N. Fisher; one son, Richard Fisher of Mississippi; two daughters, Pam Fisher Adams and husband, Dr. Mike Adams of Raceland and Cynthia Fisher Dollar of Lafayette; two grandchildren, Jacob Austin Dollar of Raceland and Kelli Calegan of Lafayette; and two cousins, Bonnie Frost of Texas and Monica Foret of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin W. Fisher Sr. and Vera Ethel Lazer Fisher. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 07. 2006 2:01PM Paul Ledet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Lloyd "Bafore" Ledet, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Mausoleum. He is survived by five brothers, Leonce and wife, Molly, Norris and wife, Barbara, Reyneud and wife, Geraldine, Leroy and wife, Thelma, and James and wife, Betty Lou Ledet; and three sisters, Mary and Aline Ledet and Earline Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Israel Felix and Olinda Deroche Ledet; and one brother, Raymond Ledet. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. He was retired after 30 years with Calongne Inc. as a diesel mechanic. ======================== April 07. 2006 2:02PM Velma Pellegrin ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Velma Rita LeBoeuf Pellegrin, 84, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. 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 the church cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Carl Pellegrin and wife, Davine, of Texas, Glenn Pellegrin and wife, Lula, Bernie Pellegrin and wife, Lori, Kurt Pellegrin and wife, Joan, Raymond Pellegrin and wife, Shirley, and Donnie Pellegrin and wife, Lisa, all of Terrebonne Parish; four daughters, Betty Bergeron and husband, Earl, Kay Green and husband, Buddy, Marlene Loupe and husband, Jimmy, and Mona Naquin and husband, Ricky, all of Terrebonne Parish; 20 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren; and 11 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Joseph Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Loney and Nora LeBoeuf; three sons, Modris Pellegrin Jr., Kenneth and Peter Pellegrin; three daughters, Bonnie, Patricia Ann and Earline Pellegrin; one brother, Horace LeBoeuf; one sister, Norma Savoie; one grandchild; and four great-grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. ======================== April 07. 2006 2:03PM Willie Scott Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie James Scott Sr., 73, a native of Pekings, Miss., and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, March 30, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Jenelle Molaison of Raceland; five sons, Darrin and wife, Christy Molaison, Quincy Scott, Christopher Gaudet and Ronald Ingram of Raceland and Vincent Murray of Houma; three stepsons, Michael Sr., Tim Sr. and Mark Sr. and wife, Dawn Molaison of Raceland; one daughter, Joann Ingram of Raceland; one stepdaughter, Karen Molaison of Raceland; one sister, Martha Weatherspoon of Memphis, Tenn.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth McIntyre and Bobby Scott; and one son, Willie James Scott Jr. He was a member of New St. Mathews Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board. ======================== April 07. 2006 2:03PM Paul Verdin Paul Enos Verdin, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Joseph, Micheal and Paul Verdin; one daughter, Romona Verdin; one sister, Florence Cotton; one brother, Antoine Verdin; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Margie Gregoire Verdin; his parents, John and Azelie Fitch Verdin; three brothers, John, Albert and Joseph Verdin; and three sisters, Josephine Lodrigue, Edna Verrett and Marie R. Billiot. He was Baptist. ======================== April 07. 2006 12:53PM Rodney Vincent, Jr. Man killed in Coteau Road car crash By ROBERT MORRIS The Courier Trooper First Class F.J. Besson Jr. stands at the scene of a fatal car crash on Coteau Road Thursday afternoon. The driver of the maroon, early 1990s Ford Mustang died when his car collided with the white Dodge Ram 2500 truck. (SABREE HILL/THE COURIER) Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== COTEAU -- A Chauvin man was killed on Coteau Road when his car collided with an oncoming pickup truck Thursday evening. Rodney Vincent Jr., 29, Chauvin, was pronounced dead at the scene, just north of Prospect Boulevard on Coteau Road. The driver of the truck, Corey Gros, 29, of Thibodaux, was walking around and talking on a cell phone immediately after the accident, but an ambulance took him to a local hospital for treatment. Both men were driving without passengers. Vincent was driving a 1991 maroon Ford Mustang hatchback south on Coteau Road at 6:02 p.m. Thursday when his car ran off the road slightly into the loose gravel on the shoulder, said Gayle Jukes of Houma, a motorist who said she was following directly behind the Mustang when the crash happened. Vincent tried to get back on the road but overcorrected and collided with the northbound white Dodge Ram 2500 driven by Gros, she said. State Police said the incident began when Maggie Robinson, 47, Houma, drove her 1995 Toyota Camry across the center line due to a driver's error. In response, Vincent took evasive action by traveling along the southbound shoulder. He lost control and that's when he struck Gros' vehicle, authorities said. The Mustang "couldn't have been doing more than 55," Jukes said. Gros received minor injuries from the crash and was transported to Terrebonne General Medical Center by Acadian Ambulance. He was wearing his seat belt, police said. A hospital spokeswoman confirmed this morning that he was taken to the emergency room, but she did not know if he was admitted or his condition. Robinson was not hurt and left the scene after the accident. After the crash, traffic was blocked in both directions on Coteau Road for more than an hour as state troopers and firefighters from Bayou Blue and Coteau tried to get Vincent's body out of the mangled car. The truck's front bumper was lodged squarely in the Mustang's driver-side door. The small car's frame was twisted at right angles in some places, and its spare tire landed in the middle of a nearby yard. Vincent's brother appeared at the scene shortly after the crash and covered his face in grief when troopers told him about the collision. He left with a trooper shortly afterward to tell his brother's wife. The vehicles collided in front of Velma Burton's home on Coteau Road, and she stood in yard watching as officials investigated the crash. She said the crash was one of many accidents she's seen at the same location over the years. "They need to pave the shoulder on Coteau Road -- enough people have been killed," Burton said. "The parish needs to do something." Her husband has pulled numerous cars out of the roadside ditch, Burton said. On one occasion, a car skidded off the road, cleared the ditch and landed in her driveway next to her house, she said. "When I cut my grass, I'm scared to death," Burton said. The man was the second to die in a Coteau Road crash this week, following Monday's wreck that killed 1-year-old Jansen Gregoire on the same stretch of road. Additionally, Sherry Hennegan, 30, of Larose was killed March 15 when she was struck while crossing Coteau Road near the base of the Prospect Overpass, which is visible from the site of Wednesday's crash. This is the 16th traffic-related death in Troop C this year, which covers Terrebonne, Lafourche and parts of Assumption, St. James and St. John parishes. Courier staff writer Jeremy Shapiro contributed to this article. Courier staff writer Rob Morris can be reached at 850-1148 or by e-mail at robert.morris@houmatoday.com. ======================== April 07. 2006 2:04PM Yvette Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Yvette McDaniels Williams, 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:08 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ Baptist Cathedral Church. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Junior Williams; two daughters, LaKisha Jasper and Zinna Jasper; two sisters, Yvonne J. Ellis and Walterine McCloud; four brothers, Bennie Jasper, Jerome Jasper, Byron Jasper and Bobby McDaniel; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosie L. Jasper and Albert McDaniel; one brother, Claiborne Jasper; and two sisters, Terrell Montegut and Sharon Dennis. She was employed by Gulf Coast Teaching and Family Services and Rescare as a personal-care attendant. She was a member of Christ Baptist Cathedral Church. ======================================================================= April 08. 2006 Sidney DeRoche Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sidney "Sid" Joseph DeRoche, a native and resident of Houma and a prominent local building contractor, died after a two and a half year battle with pulmonary fibrosis at 2:47 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sue S. DeRoche; three sons, Wayne J. and wife, June, Byron J. and wife, Lola, and Billy L. Austin and wife, Myra; three daughters, Jenny Loupe and husband, Dudley, Pam Russo and husband, Jon, and Jeanne Galliano and husband, Vernon; one brother, Clarence "Speedy" DeRoche and wife, Dee; three sisters, Eileen Fazzio and husband, Bl ack, Irene LaJaunie and husband, Raymond, Gladys Crochet and husband, Chester; 13 grandchildren, Rachell Gautreaux and husband, "Bo", Brittney DeRoche, Brandon and Jessica Vinson, Ashley and Nicole Russo, Lauren and Jake Austin, Ross Paul and Kaylee Deroche, Kristen and Kathryn Holloway and Bretta Tassara and husband, T.J.; and three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Cullen and Caleb. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Duffy and John; one sister, June Pinell; and his parents, Vincent and Vena DeRoche. He was a Korean War Veteran wounded in action in Punch Bowl Korea and was decorated with the purple heart, the National Defense service medal, Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, combat Infantryman Badge 1st award and the United Nations Service Medal. He started his construction company soon after returning from Korea and incorporated as Sidney Deroche Building Contractors in 1956. Later in the early 90's the corporation name was changed to DeRoche Homes Inc. He helped to start the Southeast Louisiana Home Builders Association in this area and went on to serve as president for two terms and state director for three terms. He was a life member of the VFW and former member of the Krewe of Terrianians Carnival Club. He loved to fish, hunt and garden, most of all he loved his wife, children and grandchildren. Some of his last words were about 2x4's and building homes. His love of construction was evident until the very end. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and close friends. He was Catholic. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 07. 2006 10:26PM Jerry Gaubert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry Michael Gaubert, 58, a native and resident of Raceland, died of a heart attack at 11:33 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bobbie Moore Gaubert; his mother, Ethel P. Foret; two daughters, Kim Gaubert and fiancé, Brandon Wolford, and Jeri-Lyn Vice and husband, Peter Vice; one brother, Glenn Gaubert; and four grandchildren, Justin and Karlee Gaubert and Brogan and Brittany Vice. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Gaubert. He was a retired employee of Chevron USA with 32 years of service. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ======================== April 07. 2006 10:26PM Marion Hicks Marion Ruth Hicks, 96, a native of Houma and resident of Wimberley, Texas, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Funeral services were held today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wimberley, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Clyde Hicks and wife, Joan; one daughter, Elaine White and husband, Lester; one sister, Francis Duplantis; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Albert Hicks; and her parents, Wiltz and Mary Theriot. She was a bookkeeper for the city of Waco for many years. ======================================================================= April 09. 2006 1:01AM Anite Montero Anite Mabile Montero, 99, a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday April 8, 2006. Funeral services are pending with Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. ======================== April 09. 2006 1:06AM Olivia Toups Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Olivia Angelette Toups, 93, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Houma, died of natural causes Thursday, April 6, 2006. Funeral service was held Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, James J. "Jimmy" Toups and wife, Janet, and Waldon E. Toups Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Dorothy T. Collins of Cut Off, Esther T. Cenac and husband, Joel, and Gloria T. Malbrough and husband, Raynaud, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waldon Edmond Toups Sr.; her parents, Emile Angelette Sr. and Maude Perrin Angelette; one granddaughter, Sandra Collins; one great-grandson, Jacob Carlos; three great-great-grandsons, Scott Prejean Jr. and Nicholas and Conner Wright; one son-in-law, Noles Collins; four brothers, Emile Jr., Angelo, Ambert and Oliver Angelette; and four sisters, Antoinette A. Eserman, Florida A. Pitre, Angelenia A. St. Pierre and Emelina A. Martin. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 09. 2006 1:21AM Randy Vincent Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Randy Vincent Jr., 29, a native of Terre-bonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:35 p.m. Thurs-day, April 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Knights of Columbus in Chauvin. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at St. Ann Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Vincent; one son, Triston Kirk Vincent; one daughter, Tayler Renee Vincent; his mother, Debbie Vincent; his father, Randy Vincent and wife, Doren; one brother, Louis Vincent and his wife, Jan; two nieces, Candace and Brook Lyons; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jan and Rickie Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Velma Punch and Mabel and David Yeager. He loved to cook and fish. He was a great and loving father and husband. He was employed by Southern Technology and Service Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help cover funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 10. 2006 12:52PM Edith Denson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edith Talbot Denson, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three children, Carol Walls and husband, John, of Boerne, Texas, Daniel Denson and wife, Sarah, of The Woodlands, Texas, and Faith Haydel and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Dale Denson of Houma; five sisters, Verna Heck, Willie Lou Chilton; Alma Deligans, Vivien Bartlett and Janet Green; one brother, Louis Talbot; nine grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Milton Wayne Denson Sr.; her parents, Alma and Everette Louis Talbot; one son, Milton Wayne Denson Jr.; four brothers, Everette Talbot Jr., Carroll Talbot, Richard Talbot and Douglass Talbot. She was a drum majorette when she graduated in 1942 from Terrebonne High School. During World War II, she met and married the love of her life, Milton. She was known for her love of cooking, her homemade pies and beautiful yard. She was very active with volunteer work in the St. Francis de Sales Church office, with the Girl Scouts, and with the HARC girls' softball league. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed weekly Tripoly games with her friends . She will be forever missed by her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 10. 2006 12:52PM Diana Kiffe Diana Mary Cokinos Kiffe, 84, a native of Pittsburgh and native of Morgan City, died Friday, April 7, 2006, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. Services were held this morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Elsie Spinella and husband, Melvin, of Houma and Diana Aucoin and husband, Bobbie, of Morgan City; six grandchildren, Stephen Spinella and wife, Karla, of Houma; Angela Dawsey and husband, Ben, of Houma, Kristin Spinella and Jeff Robertson of Pensacola, Fla., Stuart Aucoin and wife, Kim, of Kenner, Rushe Aucoin and wife, Mary, of Berwick and Jennifer Orlando and husband, Peter, of Morgan City; 11 great-grandchildren that affectionately referred to her as "Big Maw Maw," Stephanie, Luke, Sammy, Korrin, Philip, Gabrielle, Sydney, Michael, Olivia, Alex and Anne-Marie; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 40 years, Sydney J. Kiffe; her parents, Costas Cokinos and Elsa Pearson Cokinos; one brother, George Cokinos; and three sisters, Angeline Ruehrsneck, Constance Diedrich and Alexander Schwirian. Pallbearers are Stephen Spinella, Stuart Aucoin, Rushe Aucoin, Ben Dawsey, Jeff Robertson, Peter Orlando and Carter Askew. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Friends can leave condolence messages for the family at www.twincityfh.com. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 10. 2006 12:53PM Clarence Lemieux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence "Darrelle" Lemieux, 27, a native and resident of Marrero, died Saturday, April 1, 2006. Services were held Friday at Davis Mortuary, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. He is survived by his parents, Clarence Nellon and Sylvia Lemieux Major; two sons, Des' Jahvonni and Di Jon Miles; his grandmother, Gloria Nellon; one sister, Kashenna Lemieux; three brothers, Corey Lemieux, Damien Brown and Jacolvy Nellon; two step-sisters; five step-brothers; and many aunts, uncles and other relatives. ======================== April 10. 2006 12:53PM William Miller Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William E. "Bill" Miller, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Tyler, Texas, died Saturday, April 1, 2006. Services were held Friday at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Tyler. He is survived by his wife, Christine of Tyler; two sons, Byron Miller of Denver and Jason Miller and wife, Jamie, of Las Vegas; one brother, Ronald Lee Miller and wife, Vera, of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar A. Miller and Pearl Rogers. ======================== April 10. 2006 12:54PM Mary Pierre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary "TeDus" Ann Solet Pierre, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Prevost Cemetery. She is survived by seven sons, Curtis Pierre, Larry "Pee Wee" Pierre, Adam Linest Pierre of Houma, Norman Pierre, T-June Pierre, James "Jim" Pierre of Dulac and John "Melvin" Pierre of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Juanita Pierre of Dulac; two sisters, Bertha Gibson and Mark Gibson of Marrero; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Pierre; her parents, John Solet and Lana Solet; one daughter, Theresa Pierre Roberts; one son-in-law, Nelson Roberts; one brother, Johnny Solet; and five sisters, Elda Fitch, Ida Billiot, Antionette Trahan, Theresa Solet and Rita Solet. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. ======================================================================= April 11. 2006 3:20PM Alice Campbell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alice V. Campbell, 79, a native of Edinburg, Texas, and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, April 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Dismissal service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Atlas Campbell; four sons, Dennis Campbell, Vernon Travis, Clinton Clepper and Lee Clepper; seven daughters, Cindy Medlin, Martha Echols, Peggy Brown, Edna Anstead, Janece Koncke, Margaret Landston and Shirley Clup; four brothers, Harvey Van Matre of Texas, Johnny Van Matre of Texas, Joe Van Matre of Louisiana and Bill Van Matre of Louisiana; four sisters, Margie Strader of Texas, Clara Thomas of Texas, Dora Harper of Texas and Lois Hodgson of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren, Stacey Hudson, April Champagne, Christy Campbell, Wanda Askew, Selena Brown, Blake Brown, A.J. Brown, Kimberly Campbell, Christopher Campbell, Destyne Campbell, Allie Campbell and many more; four great-grandchildren, Jordan Hudson, Jasmine Hudson, Cylas Champagne, Hollyn Champagne and many more; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis and Mamie Van Matre; one daughter, Wanda Jean Campbell; and three brothers, Melvin Van Matre, Clovis Van Matre Jr. and Ralph Van Matre. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 11. 2006 3:22PM Eddie Ingram Eddie Ray "Scooby" Ingram, 57, a native of Kenner and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Grand Isle. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Lori Pierce Ingram; two sons, Daxton Led Ingram and Iyle Pierce Ingram; one daughter, Simone Lorae Ingram; one stepdaughter, Kolour Marie Duet; one brother, Brad Ingram; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denley and Annie Davis Ingram; one son, Noah Davis Ingram; and one sister, Marilyn Ingram. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War receiving good-conduct medal, National defense service medal, Vietnam service medal with one bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam campaign ribbons and sharpshooter badge with Rifle Bar. ======================== April 11. 2006 3:33PM Russell Ougel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Russell Kent Ougel, 61, a native of Larose and resident of Plaquemines Parish, died Thursday, April 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 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 the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his stepmother, Hazel R. Ougel; one son, Michael Adolph; four daughters, Lisa Adolph, Cherie Ougel Rotolo, Becky Ougel Beauvaid and Angie Ougel; two brothers, Ronald and Kenneth Ougel; two sisters, Peggy Ougel Freeman and Susan Ougel Dufrene; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by hi s parents, Mabel Richoux Ougel and Natel Ougel Jr. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. ======================== April 11. 2006 3:30PM Mary Pierre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary "TeDus" Ann Solet Pierre, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in Prevost Cemetery. She is survived by seven sons, Curtis Pierre, Larry "Pee Wee" Pierre, Adam Linest Pierre of Houma, Norman Pierre, T-June Pierre, James "Jim" Pierre of Dulac and John "Melvin" Pierre of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Juanita Pierre of Dulac; one sister, Bertha Gibson and husband, Mark Gibson of Marrero; 13 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Pierre; her parents, John Solet and Lana Solet; one daughter, Theresa Pierre Roberts; one son-in-law, Nelson Roberts; one brother, Johnny Solet; and five sisters, Elda Fitch, Ida Billiot, Antionette Trahan, Theresa Solet and Rita Solet. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. ======================== April 11. 2006 3:25PM Elmer Simpson Elmer A. Simpson, 87, a native of north Louisiana and resident of Luling, died of cancer at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006. Services were held this morning at First Baptist Church in Luling, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his companion, Lucille Dykes; one stepson, Donald Dykes; one daughter, Jo Ann Clement; one stepdaughter, Deborah Badeaux; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Louise Kinard Simpson; his parents, H.K. and Mattie Jones Simpson; and one son, James Simpson. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Monsanto. ======================== April 11. 2006 3:42PM Clarence Vito Jr. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence "Junior" Vito Jr., 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 8:24 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Natasha; his mother, Nacy Vito; one brother, Lonny Vito and wife, Joann; one sister, Suzanne Vito; his grandmothers, Anna Lee Price and Mildred Vito; one granddaughter, Namyiah Billiot; his godchildren, Ronny Hutchinson and wife, Courtney, and Lacy Vito; two nephews, Lance Naquin and Lawrence Vito; three nieces, Lori, Candice and Lindsey; and numerous great- nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Vito Sr. He was a parran to all the children. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 12. 2006 3:18PM Leo Lirette Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leo "Bobby" Paul Lirette, 77, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Neill Lirette of Houma; six sons, Kenneth Lirette and wife, Angelica, of Houma, Keefe Lirette of Georgia, Kirk Lirette and wife, Stella, Kerry Lirette of Houma, Kevin Lirette and wife, Cherie Gauthier Lirette, of Metairie and Karl Lirette and wife, Julie, of Destrahan; three stepsons, Robert Rodrigue Sr. of Houma, Dewey Rodrigue Sr. of Broussard and Stephen Rodrigue Sr. of Houma; one stepdaughter, Diana Hebert of Gibson; two brothers, Marcus J. Lirette and wife, Toby, and Raymond Lirette and wife, Pearl, of Houma; two sisters, Jeanette Padfield and husband, Bill, of Breaux Bridge and Betty LeBlanc of Larose; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Anthony Lirette and Emma Marie Dupre Lirette; one step-granddaughter, Natasha Billiot; one brother, Leland Lirette; and one sister, Muriel "Sis" Pritchard. He was a retired motorman with Texaco and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 614 Barrow St., Houma, LA 70360. ======================== April 12. 2006 3:19PM Jessie Pertuit Jr. Jessie Joseph Pertuit Jr., 65, a native of Raceland and resident of Tylertown, Miss., died at Walthall County General Hospital in Tylertown Monday, April 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tylertown. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the Pertuit Family Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Verrette Pertuit of Tylertown; his parents, Jessie Joseph Pertuit and Agnes Marie Zeringue Pertuit of Raceland; one daughter, Victoria Lashley and husband, Christopher, of Tylertown; one sister, Diane Badeaux of Raceland; and two grandchildren. He was an employee of Walthall County First District and a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church. ======================== April 12. 2006 3:20PM Murray Templeton Murray Templeton, 73, a native of San Saba, Texas, and resident of Luling, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006. No services are scheduled. He is survived by one daughter, Perry Templeton; one brother, Kenneth "Worth" Templeton; two sisters, Faye Fiddler and Joyce Parrish; and two grandchildren, Jessica Labauve and Natalie Labauve. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Ann Templeton; his second wife, Anna Cheramie Templeton; and his parents, Gordon and Loree Templeton. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 12. 2006 3:21PM Aurelia Tisdale Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Aurelia Camp Tisdale, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Houma. She is survived by two sons, Bryan Hulse and Darren Hulse; two daughters, Anissa Breaux and Cherise Fitch; one brother, Prentis Camp; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Camp and Nancy Hawkins. She was a homemaker and was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice. ======================================================================= April 13. 2006 1:20PM Demetrious Bennett Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Demetrious Kenyatta Antoine Bennett, 30, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died due to an automobile wreck at 12:54 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 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 Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Ann Martin Bennett of Houma; his financeé, Shiloh Fitch of Houma; two daughters, Kenvatta Lynette Lewis and Breonna Nichole Bennett of Houma; two brothers, Samuel Joseph Bennett Jr. and Clifford Patterson III of Houma; two sisters, Tangynikka Michelle Bennett and Tyrika Brown of Gray; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Joseph Bennett Sr.; one daughter; and his grandfather, Zachary Bennett. He was a field measurement technician with Kelley Completion and a member of Rock of Ages Church. ======================== April 13. 2006 1:19PM Elston Bankston Sr. Elston Sidney "E S" Bankston Sr., 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baptist, died at his residence Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rose Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dasie Averette Bankston; three sons, Harold "Keith" Bankston, Elston "Bo" Bankston Jr. and Brent Bankston; four daughters, Terri McIlvoy, Monica Gosse, Shirley Bickford and Redonna Colona; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Maria Kinchen Bankston; and two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Chase Bankston. ======================== April 13. 2006 1:20PM Ashlyn Morgan Ashlyn Marie Morgan, newborn, a native of Houma, died at 3:44 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Harold Morgan Jr. and Dawn Reading Morgan; her grandparents, Harold Morgan Sr. and Lourena Morgan and Charles Reading II and step-grandmother, Jenny Reading; two brothers, Jade and Kort Morgan; and four sisters, Katelyn Lapeyrouse, Cholee Morgan, Kerra Morgan and Kyla Morgan. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Joann Garitty Reading. She was a member of First Baptist Church. ======================== April 13. 2006 1:21PM Russell Ougel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Russell Kent Ougel, 61, a native of Larose and resident of Plaquemines Parish, died Thursday, April 6, 2006. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his stepmother, Hazel R. Ougel; one son, Michael Adolph; four daughters, Lisa Adolph, Cherie Ougel Rotolo, Becky Ougel Beauvais and Angie Ougel; two brothers, Ronald and Kenneth Ougel; two sisters, Peggy Ougel Freeman and Susan Ougel Dufrene; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel Richoux Ougel and Natel Ougel Jr. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. ======================== April 13. 2006 1:21PM Rebecca Poindexter Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rebecca "Betty" Stoves Westley Poindexter, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Evest Poindexter Sr. of Raceland; her stepmother, Rosa Dell Stoves of Houma; four sons, Raymond Westley Jr. and wife, Sally, of Thibodaux, Milton Westley and wife, Annabelle, Malcolm Westley and wife, Shirley, and Bruce Westley, all of Houma; one daughter, Linda Westley Steib of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Equilla Franklin of Houma; three brothers, Charles Stoves of Chicago, Louis Stoves of Houma and James Stoves of Houma; two stepsons, Harry Tillman Sr. and Donald Poindexter, both of Houma; 44 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Westley Sr.; her parents, Millard and Clara Stoves; one daughter, Clara Ann Westley; two brothers, Edward Stoves and Millard Stoves; and two sisters, Susie Wolfe and Bertha Fleming. She was a retired bus driver for Terrebonne Parish and a member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2006 1:22PM Edith Richard Edith Begue Richard, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Opelousas, died at her residence at 6 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006. Funeral service was held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, with interment in St. Landry Cemetery Mausoleum in Opelousas. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dave Richard of Opelousas; three daughters, Gwen Meche and husband, Al, of Church Point, Kathy Martin and husband, Mitch, of Washington, and Brenda Veltin of Opelousas; two brothers, Harold Begue and Wayne Domangue, both of Houma; two sisters, Joyce Dupont and Margie Authement, both of Houma; three grandchildren, Cheri Fairley, Mandi Veltin and Nick Martin; and one great-grandchild, Macy Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Begue; one sister, Margarette Domangue; one brother, Lionel Begue Jr.; and two grandchildren, Piper Veltin and Beau Barnett. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. ======================== April 13. 2006 1:23PM Benita Robertson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Benita Wolfe Robertson, 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 19, 2006. Funeral services were held at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Welch Wolfe; one daughter, Monisa Brown and husband, Richie Sr.; five sisters, Mary Wolfe, Aver Francois and husband, Johnny, Wildred W. Miller, Brenda Wolfe and companion, Deanna, and Mary Ann Robinson; two brothers, David Wolfe Sr. and wife, Shirley, and Donald Wolfe; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Turner; three brothers, Abra Wolfe Jr., Arthur and Albert Sims; and five sisters, Winnola Diggs, Margaret Wolfe, Doris Wolfe, Mildred Hickman and Lynn Sims. She was disabled and was a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 13. 2006 1:23PM Aurelia Tisdale Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Aurelia Camp Tisdale, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 4690 La. 311 in Houma. She is survived by two sons, Bryan Hulse and Darren Hulse; two daughters, Anissa Breaux and husband, Lance, and Cherise Fitch and husband, Gary; one brother, Prentis Camp; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Camp and Nancy Hawkins. She was a homemaker and was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice. ======================================================================= April 14. 2006 1:51PM Louis Major Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis Major Sr., 71, a resident of Raceland, died at 8:27 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Morris Town Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Mae Major; two sons, Louis Major Jr. and Ricky L. Major; three daughters, Cora Triggs, Kathy Major and Gaynell Major; two brothers, Lawrence Major of Des Allemands and Freddrick Burch of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius Major Sr. and Oliska Major Burch; one daughter, Shirley Major; two brothers, Junius Major and Herbert Major; and one sister, Rita Brickley. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. ======================================================================= April 15. 2006 12:30AM Linda Babin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda Robichaux Babin, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one son, Wayne Paul Babin and wife, Ruth; two daughters, Priscilla Babin Peeler and husband, Ronnie, and Carolyn Babin Daigle and husband, Edley; two brothers, Denis Robichaux and Albert Robichaux; five sisters, Celina Theriot, Theresa Sampey, Mary Jane Baudoin, Alice May Borne and Marguerite Guidry; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Paul Babin; and her parents, Louis Robichaux and Clothilde Mayet Robichaux; and one brother, Abe Robichaux. ======================== April 15. 2006 12:31AM Rita Callais Rita Rousse Callais, 82, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Frank Callais and wife, Carolyn, Charles Callais Sr. and wife, Charleen, and Rickey Callais; two daughters, Peggy C. Bellot and husband, Morris, and Mary Callais; one brother, Norris Rousse; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charleston Callais; her parents, Theodule Rousse and Camillia G. Rousse; and three brothers, Edless, Eldon and Herman Rousse. She was Catholic. ======================== April 15. 2006 12:31AM Myrtle Wiggins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myrtle Lawson Wiggins, 80, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Port Allen, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Henry Wiggins; two sisters, Octavia Southall and Gloria Spurlock; two brothers, Gilbert and Glenn R. Lawson; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and one brother. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of Scott United Methodist Church of West Baton Rouge, the Retired Teachers Association, Order of Eastern Star, Blue Diamond Flower Club and many other community organizations. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 15. 2006 11:44PM Linda Babin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda Robichaux Babin, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one son, Wayne Paul Babin and wife, Ruth; two daughters, Priscilla Babin Peeler and husband, Ronnie, and Carolyn Babin Daigle and husband, Edley; two brothers, Denis Robichaux and Albert Robichaux; five sisters, Celina Theriot, Theresa Sampey, Mary Jane Baudoin, Alice May Borne and Marguerite Guidry; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Paul Babin; and her parents, Louis Robichaux and Clothilde Mayet Robichaux; and one brother, Abe Robichaux. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 16. 2006 Carl Canty Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carl Leslie Canty, 82, a native and resident of Berwick, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006. A private service will be held at a later date. He is survived by one son, Paul Canty and wife, Christina; one brother, George E. Canty Jr. and wife, Una "Chut", of Berwick; one sister, Josephine LaCoste of Berwick; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Myers Canty; his parents, George and Sydney Canty; one son, Carl S. Canty; one brother, George Cornelius Canty; and two sisters, Edwina Canty and Mary Gallier. He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran. ======================== April 16. 2006 Mary Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary LeBlanc Hebert, 89, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Leonce J. Hebert Jr. and wife, Linda, of Bourg, and David Hebert of Texas; two daughters, Sonia Hebert and Judy Roddy of Houma; two sisters, Mercedes Marquette of Napoleonville and Shirley Boudreaux of Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce J. Hebert Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Josephine Terrebonne LeBlanc; three brothers, Leonce LeBlanc, Roy LeBlanc and Sammy LeBlanc; and two sisters, Marie L. Hacker and Elise L. Ourso. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 15. 2006 11:45PM Weisney Hebert Weisney "Red" Hebert, 69, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Marie Heartman Hebert; one son, Terry Hebert and wife, Dena; one daughter, Debbie Payton and husband, Bob; one brother, Linton Hebert; one sister, Gloria Pitre; four grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elois Savoie Hebert; his father, Edward P. Hebert Sr.; and one brother, Edward P. Hebert Jr. He was a retired foreman for Allied Shipyard for 33 years and a volunteer for the Larose Civic Center. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. ======================== April 16. 2006 Rosetta Maryland Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosetta Poindexter Maryland, 75, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 9:56 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Residence Baptist Church, with burial in New Zion cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Donald R. Maryland and wife, Carolyn, of Wichita Falls, Texa s, Michael Maryland of Gibson, Gregory Maryland and wife, Demetria, of Houma, Kennie Maryland and wife, JoAnn, of Houma, and Karnell Maryland of Houma; three sisters, Bonnie Aitkens and husband, the Rev. Kirkland, Robin Majors and husband, Nathaniel, and Judy Gauche and husband, Grable, all of Houma; four sisters, Laura P. Royal, Naomi P. McKay, Hazel P. Johnson of Gibson and Annie P. Rollins of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Maryland Jr.; her parents, Castina and Townsend Poindexter; one grandson, Gregory Maryland Jr.; one great- granddaughter, Miriam Smith; three brothers, Albert, Lloyd and Willie Poindexter; and one sister, Mildred P. Madison. She was a deaconess at Residence Baptist Church and a member of Gardenia Snip and Stitch and the Senior Citizen Club. She was a retired patient attendant at Terrebonne General Medical Center. ======================== April 16. 2006 Edna Pertuit Edna Alexander Pertuit, 80, a native of Earle, Ark., and resident of Raceland, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Javy J. Pertuit; one son, Donald Pertuit and wife, Babs; one brother, O.D. Alexander and wife, Yvonne, of Bossier City; one sister, Ina A. Bowling of Earle; one niece, Bettye Lovell of Memphis, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, O.D. and Myrtle Lucus Alexander; three brothers, Edward, Warren G. and Ben Alexander; one sister-in-law, Lola Alexander; and one brother-in-law, James Bowling. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church and a member of the St. Mary chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Raceland American Legion Auxiliary, the Bayou Retiree Camping Club, the Raceland Homemakers Club, a volunteer and board member of the Good Samaritan Food Bank and Thrift Store, and a Girls' State supporter. Falgout Funeral Homes of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 17. 2006 1:12PM Sylvan Brunet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sylvan J. Brunet, 83, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by five brothers, Carol Brunet of Theriot, Earl Brunet of Houma, Roy Brunet of Bayou Blue, Lucien Brunet and wife, Diana, of Houma and Richard Brunet and wife, Debbie, of Chackbay; three sisters, Thelma Brunet Carlos and husband, Julius, Mayola Brunet Cunningham and husband, Ruben, and Shirley Brunet Rodrigue, all of Schriever. She was preceded in death by her parents, Columbus Brunet and Missie Callahan Brunet; and three brothers, Wilson, Allen and Luby Brunet. He was a retired boat skipper with Texaco and a U.S. World War II Army veteran. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. ======================== April 17. 2006 1:16PM Dorothy Chaisson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy C. Chaisson died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Nolan James Chaisson of Houma; four sons, Kenneth Dean Chaisson and partner, Anita Johnson, Keith Daniel Chaisson and wife, Jamie Lynn Duplantis, Cary James Chaisson and wife, Judy Lynn Webre, and Chad Michael Chaisson, senior at Nicholls State University; two daughters, Karen Chaisson Morvant and husband, Joseph C. Morvant Jr., and Crissie Chaisson Pitre and husband, Madrid A. Pitre; three brothers, Glynn Joseph Cunningham and wife, Sue Maxey, Albert Joseph Cunningham Jr. and wife, Evelyn Henry, and Daniel Keith Cunningham and wife, Tammy Champagne; 11 grandchildren, Lacie Jaye Chaisson, Jillian Paige Chaisson, Dane Patrick Chaisson, Danae' Angelle Chaisson, Courtney Marie Chaisson, Kayla Simone Chaisson, Shane Donovan Chaisson, Brandi Lyn Morvant, Tiffany Nicole Morvant, Tyler Anthony Pitre and Bryleigh Angelle Pitre; and two step-grandchildren, Brandon Bridges and wife, Bree Foret, and Stephanie Bridges. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Joseph Cunningham Sr. and Edith Marie Guidry; one sister, Carol Ann Wooley; her maternal grandparents, Jean Eddie Guidry and Marie Olivia Bourg; her paternal grandparents, Joseph Louis Cunningham and Cornelia Virginie DeRoche; and her paternal step-grandfather, Whitney Hutchinson. She served as a religious-education teacher and aide during the 80s and 90s. She also served as Eucharistic Minister at Annunziata Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and worked along side her husband in a small business. She loved genealogy, photo projects on her computer and loved to sew. She also loved to spoil her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70363. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 17. 2006 1:14PM Rosetta Maryland ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosetta Poindexter Maryland, 75, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 9:56 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Residence Baptist Church, with burial in New Zion cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Donald R. Maryland and wife, Carolyn, of Wichita Falls, Texas, Michael Maryland of Gibson, Gregory Maryland and wife, Demetria, of Houma, Kennie Maryland and wife, JoAnn, of Houma, and Karnell Maryland of Houma; three daughters, Bonnie Aitkens and husband, the Rev. Kirkland, Robin Majors and husband, Nathaniel, and Judy Gauche and husband, Grable, all of Houma; four sisters, Laura P. Royal, Naomi P. McKay, Hazel P. Johnson of Gibson and Annie P. Rollins of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Maryland Jr.; her parents, Castina and Townsend Poindexter; one grandson, Gregory Maryland Jr.; one great- granddaughter, Miriam Smith; three brothers, Albert, Lloyd and Willie Poindexter; and one sister, Mildred P. Madison. She was a deaconess at Residence Baptist Church and a member of Gardenia Snip and Stitch and the Senior Citizen Club. She was a retired patient attendant at Terrebonne General Medical Center. ======================== April 17. 2006 1:15PM Donatien Plaisance Donatien "Uncle Don" Plaisance, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, April 15, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Clarisse Margarite Plaisance; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Natalie Autin Plaisance; four brothers, Edwick, Narcisse, Philip and Loveless Plaisance; and five sisters, Octavie Plaisance Lafont Pierce, Loridia Plaisance Martin, Violet Plaisanc e Guidry, Elizabeth Plaisance and Evelia Plaisance Bruce. He was a longtime employer of Thibodaux Funeral Home and a hardware-store owner. He was a World War II Army veteran serving in Egypt. He enjoyed painting, gardening and walking and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 17. 2006 1:18PM Irvin Trosclair Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irvin "Crip" Trosclair, 79, a native and resident of Larose, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Plaisance Trosclair; one son, Sterling Trosclair; two brothers, Nolan and Larry Trosclair; three sisters, Mabel LeBlanc, Rena Cheramie and Audrey Savoie; three grandchildren, Scotty Trosclair and wife, Maggie, Kayra Trosclair and Adam Trosclair; and two great- grandchildren, Kolby and Blake Trosclair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ida Acosta Trosclair; and two brothers, Claude and Dudley Trosclair. He was a retired tug boat captain and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 18. 2006 1:17PM Carl Canty Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carl Leslie Canty, 80, a native and resident of Berwick, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006. A private service will be held at a later date. He is survived by one son, Vietnam veteran Ridgeley Paul Canty and wife, Christina LeCompte Canty of Houma; one brother, George E. Canty Jr. and wife, Una "Chut" Canty, of Berwick; one sister, Josephine LaCoste of Berwick; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Myers Canty; his parents, George and Sydney Canty; one son, Carl S. Canty; one brother, George Cornelius Canty; and two sisters, Edwina Canty and Mary Gallier. He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 18. 2006 1:18PM John Faucheaux Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Ezra Faucheaux Jr., 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:53 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Colwart Faucheaux of Houma; two sons, John Faucheaux III and Rene Faucheaux of Houma; three daughters, Judy Arceneaux, Jean Salinas and Cora Lee Fitch of Houma; five brothers, Louis, Lawrence, Amus, Anatole and Leo Faucheaux, all of Houma; three sisters, Theresa Hebert of Houma, Doris Rodrigue and Antoinette Pitre of Gibson; 10 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ezra Faucheaux Sr. and Ophelia Giroir Faucheaux. He was a retired truck driver with Pen Rod Drilling Company for 27 years and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. ======================== April 18. 2006 1:19PM Loraine Foret Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Loraine Gomez Foret, 80, a native and resident of Luling, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael Foret; two brothers, Henry Gomez and Irvon "Cookie" Gomez; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubby Paul Foret; her parents, Henry and Alice Charlet Gomez; one son, Lynn Foret; and one brother, Jerry Gomez. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. ======================== April 18. 2006 1:19PM George Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Joseph Hebert, 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Military service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by one son, Thomas J. Hebert; and one daughter, Cynthia Hebert Theriot and husband, Wayne P. Theriot. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aminthe "Mint" Waguespack Hebert; his parents, Noah and Sidonia Arcement Hebert; his grandparents, Jules and Eugenice Hebert Hebert, and Victorin and Uranie Theriot Arcement; one brother, Roy C. Hebert; one sister, Lillian H. Waguespack; and his god parents, Furcy Arcement and Stella Foret Ledet. He was a former employee of S.A. Bourg Company and Avondale Shipyards. He was a U.S. World War II veteran and received the bronze star medal for bravery beyond the call of duty and two purple hearts. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 3665. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 18. 2006 1:20PM Dwayne LaCoste Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dwayne Joseph LaCoste Sr., 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died from injuries sustained in a trailer fire on 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Wake service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Billiot LaCoste of Theriot; his parents, Malcolm LaCoste Sr. and Betty Lirette LaCoste of Theriot; his grandmother, Leola DeHart Lirette of Theriot; three sons, Dwayne LaCoste Jr., Dane LaCoste and Daylan LaCoste of Theriot; five daughters, Erica L. Courteaux and husband, Jason, of Theriot, Helena LaCoste and fiancé, Neil Marroy Jr. of Donaldsonville, Shalane L. Lodrigue and husband, Edwin "Tuna", of Houma, Shaleigh LaCoste, and Shante L. Duplantis and husband, Brad, of Theriot; one brother, Malcolm LaCoste Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Wanda L. Breaux and husband, Dickie, Donna L. Bernard and husband, Larry, and Connie L. Verdin and husband, Timmy, of Theriot; and seven grandchildren, Ashton DeHart Jr., Lil Erica Courteaux, Jaycee Courteaux, Alex Courteaux, Andrew Lodrigue, Mackenzie Marroy and Madison Duplantis. He was preceded in death by one brother, Danny John LaCoste; and his grandparents, Elvina Adams LaCoste, Ray LaCoste Sr. and Robert Lirette Sr. He was a fisherman and a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 18. 2006 1:22PM Cedric Naquin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits /2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cedric Paul Naquin, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Leroy, Audie and Alton Naquin; one daughter, Linda Naquin Richard; two brothers, Murphy Naquin and Irvin Naquin; two sisters, Elsie Naquin Gauthreaux and Shirley Naquin; six grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Louise Barrilleaux Naquin; and his parents, Joseph Naquin and Ora Chiasson Naquin. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 5097 and exempt member of the Protector Fire Company No. 2. He was a World War II veteran and a life member military order of the Purple Heart. He served as an usher at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 18. 2006 1:23PM Donatien Plaisance Donatien "Uncle Don" Plaisance, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, April 15, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Clarisse Margarite Plaisance; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Natalie Autin Plaisance; four brothers, Edwick, Narcisse, Philip and Loveless Plaisance; and five sisters, Octavie Plaisance Lafont Pierce, Loridia Plaisance Martin, Violet Plaisance Guidry, Elizabeth Plaisance and Evelia Plaisance Bruce. He was a longtime employer of Thibodaux Funeral Home and a hardware store owner. He was a World War II Army veteran serving in Egypt. He enjoyed painting, gardening and walking. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 18. 2006 1:23PM Michael Scott Michael W. Scott, 63, a native of Blytheville, Ark., and resident of Lockport, died at 11:35 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" Arcement Scott; his mother, Louise Childress White; his stepmother, Ann Scott; two sons, Sean and Greg Scott; one daughter, Phoebe S. Dorsey; two brothers, David Vastbinder and Richard Scott; three sisters, Carol Roach, Patti Quarles and Anita Nichols; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Wilson Scott. He was past commander of the American Legion Post No. 83 of Lockport. ======================== April 18. 2006 1:25PM Michael Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Ray Williams, 46, a native of Houma and resident of Alexandria died at his residence Thursday, April 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Progressive Funeral Home in Alexandria and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Alexandria. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Lincoln Cemetery in Pineville. He is survived by one daughter, Tiffany A. Williams of Las Vegas; two sisters, Paulette Williams Perry and husband, Scott, of Alexandria and Lynette Williams Muse of Baton Rouge; two grandchildren, Tyree Mason and Lyrikal Williams, both of Las Vegas; one nephew, T'Shiro Williams of Baton Rouge; two nieces, Tarnesha Williams Abram and husband, Larry, of Euless, Texas, and Kia S. Perry of Alexandria; one great-nephew, Brayden Abram of Euless, and Alexis Williams of Baton Rouge; two uncles, Nicholas Smith Jr. of Chauvin and Alex Ross Jr. of Alexandria; three aunts, Lillian Williams of Augusta, Ga., Cornelia Muse of Alexandria and Inna Smith of Chauvin; one great uncle, Willard Smith of Chauvin; one godchild, Lawanda Stewart of Alexandria; his god parents, Ervin and Bertha Porche of Chauvin; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Howard and Mrs. Dolores Williams. He was baptized at an early age by his father and was educated in Rapides and Terrebonne Parish School Systems. He was currently employed at Pineville High School. Progressive Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 19. 2006 12:40PM Sylvan Brunet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sylvan J. Brunet, 83, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by five brothers, Carol Brunet of Theriot, Earl Brunet of Houma, Roy Brunet of Bayou Blue, Lucien Brunet and wife, Diana, of Houma and Richard Brunet and wife, Debbie, of Chackbay; three sisters, Thelma Brunet Carlos and husband, Julius, Mayola Brunet Cunningham and husband, Ruben, and Shirley Brunet Rodrigue, all of Schriever. He was preceded in death by his parents, Columbus Brunet and Missie Callahan Brunet; and three brothers, Wilson, Allen and Luby Brunet. He was a retired boat skipper with Texaco and a U.S. World War II Army veteran. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. ======================== April 19. 2006 12:38PM Lorelei Hull Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lorelei Knobloch Hull, 60, a native and resident of Luling, died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, George Hull; one son, Sean Royce Robert; two stepsons, George Hull III and Kirk Hull; one daughter, Shannon Therese Robert; two stepdaughters, Pamela Hull Bruss and Karlie Hull; one sister, Barbara Ann Gasperetti; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lucille Haydel Knobloch. ======================== April 19. 2006 12:38PM Dwayne LaCoste Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dwayne Joseph LaCoste Sr., 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Theriot, died from injuries sustained in a trailer fire on 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Billiot LaCoste of Theriot; his parents, Malcolm LaCoste Sr. and Betty Lirette LaCoste of Theriot; his grandmother, Leola DeHart Lirette of Theriot; three sons, Dwayne LaCoste Jr., Dane LaCoste and Daylan LaCoste of Theriot; five daughters, Erica L. Courteaux and husband, Jason, of Theriot, Helena LaCoste and fiancé, Neil Marroy Jr. of Donaldsonville, Shalane L. Lodrigue and husband, Edwin "Tuna," of Houma, Shaleigh LaCoste, and Shante L. Duplantis and husband, Brad, of Theriot; one brother, Malcolm LaCoste Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Wanda L. Breaux and husband, Dickie, Donna L. Bernard and hu sband, Larry, and Connie L. Verdin and husband, Timmy, of Theriot; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Danny John LaCoste; and his grandparents, Elvina Adams LaCoste, Ray LaCoste Sr. and Robert Lirette Sr. He was a fisherman and a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2006 12:36PM Carl Matherne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carl James Matherne, 40, a native of Mathews and resident of Loranger, died Monday, April 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Billa Matherne; his mother, Peggy Gautreaux Price and stepfather, Ivy Price Sr.; three brothers, Curt Matherne, Keith Matherne and Kenneth Matherne; one stepbrother, Ivy Price Jr.; one sister, Linda Pellegrin; two stepsisters, Judy Duchette and Sandy Dufrene; his godchildren, April Matherne and Emily Pellegrin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin "Red" Matherne; and one stepsister, Irma Jean Cressier. He was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2006 12:40PM Robert Redmond Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert James Redmond Sr., 71, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Pitts Redmond of Montegut; two sons, Robert James Redmond Jr. and Ralph John Redmond of Houma; one daughter, Cathy Ann Redmond Whited of Houma; four brothers, Ivy John Redmond Jr., Richard D. Redmond of Houma, Daniel J. Redmond of Breaux Bridge and Donald Redmond of Caro, Egypt; two sisters, Louella Redmond Vasey of Abbeville and Elizabeth Redmond Kryvanick of Houma; one grandchild, Samuel James Whited; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy John Redmond Sr. and Wilma Pellegrin Redmond; and one sister, Mary Ann Redmond Domangue. He was a retired truck driver with Acme Trucking and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and a charter member of Montegut Fire Department. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 19. 2006 12:39PM Nolen Tregre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nolen Claude Tregre, 81, a native of New Roads and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Inez Richard Tregre; two sons, Maurice "Dickie" R. Tregre and wife, Louisa Naquin Tregre, and Nolen "Skipper" C. Tregre Jr. and wife, Julie Thibodaux Tregre; one daughter, Karen T. Cordell and husband, David Cordell; and eight grandchildren, Bonnie Bianca, Christopher Cordell, Michael Cordell, Erin Cordell, Jeremy Tregre, Joshua Tregre, Christie Henninger and Megan Tregre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice J. and Alice Schexnayder Tregre; and one granddaughter, Jenny Tregre. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 20. 2006 12:30PM Jim Autin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jim J. Autin, 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off died. No official date and time of death has been established. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. He is survived by his mother, Earline Duet Autin; three sons, Jason, Joshua and Jacob Autin; his former wife, Lupe Galliano Autin; three sisters, Carol Sprouse, Fay Autin and Suzette Adams; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Kilred Joseph Autin; and his grandparents, Donacien and Frazine Charpentier Duet and Sandras and Olistine Bruce Autin. He worked for the Lafourche Parish School Board System. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:31PM Robert Bell Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert J. Bell Sr., 88, a native of Greensburg and resident of Thibodaux, died at Promise Specialty Hospital in Baton Rouge at 12:52 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux. Service will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Dismissal service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Robert Bell Jr. of Plano, Texas, Milton Bell and wife, Clara, of Spring, Texas, George Bell and wife, Terri, of Prairieville and Patrick Bell of River Ridge; three sisters, Susie Yancy and husband, Lester, Estelle Burnett of Baton Rouge and Leila Mitchell and husband, Ollie, of Shreveport; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian George Bell; his parents, John and Olevia Roddy Bell; one brother, Joseph C. Bell; one sister, Odeal B. Matthews; his grandparents, Ester Roddy and Steve and Susan Bell; and one grandson, John Robert Bell. He came to Thibodaux on June 15, 1948, and began teaching veterans carpentry work at the former Lawson Trade School. He married his wife of 51 years, the late Vivian George, in November 1948. He began teaching Industrial Arts at C.M. Washington High School in January 1950. In September 1967, he became the first black teacher in Thibodaux to go into the integrated school system when assigned to East Thibodaux Junior High School. He retired from teaching in the Lafourche Parish School system in 1978 after 33 years of service. Since his retirement and throughout his life, he has been an active member of Allen Chapel AME Church in Thibodaux. At Allen Chapel, he served as church treasurer for more than 40 years, Sunday-school teacher, a member of the steward and trustee boards and a member of the lay organization. He also served on the district and conference levels of the church lay organization, including a term as the lay president of the Central Louisiana Conference. In 2001, he was one of 19 people to receive national and international recognition for his contributions to the church and community at the international meeting of the 27th Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Fla. In addition to his church activities, he was a member of the Lafourche Chapter NAACP, the Bayou Interfaith Sponsoring Committee, the Southern University Alumni Federation and a member of the Board of Adjustments for the city of Thibodaux. He was a member a nd past Worshipful Master of St. Joseph Lodge No. 15 Free and Accepted Masons and a founding member of Norman D. Jones Consistory No. 338. He was also a founding member of the Kingsmen Club of Thibodaux. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a graduate of Southern University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial arts. He also studied at Nicholls State University, Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Robert and Vivian Bell Scholarship Fund at Allen Chapel AME Church. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:31PM Albert Borne Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert "T-Albert" Joseph Borne Jr., 9, a native and resident of Montegut, died Sunday, April 16, 2006. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by his parents, Albert Borne Sr. and Cathy Ledet Borne; his grandparents, Patsy and Wilfred Ledet and Edith Brunet; and two brothers, Kevin and Joey Borne. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harry Joseph Borne. He was a student at Montegut Elementary School. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses are preferred. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:32PM Betty Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Boudreaux, 66, a native of Kitsmiller, Md., and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by three sons, Michael Willett of Louisville, Ky., Ronnie Willett of Houma and Darren Boudreaux of Houma; one daughter, Kathy Lecontte of Houma; one brother, Jim Stuckey of Houma; three sisters, Donna Nixon of Houma, Kay Allemand of Houma and Debbie Knight of Thibodaux; and six grandchildren, Jessica Willett, Candice Willett, Aaron Willett, Chad Willett, Chelsea Boudreaux and Tristen Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Freeda Wilson and Chet Stuckey; and one son, Mark Willett. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:32PM Marie Boudreaux Marie Louise Babin Boudreaux, 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, O'Neil Jr., Norman, Ernest and Norris Boudreaux; two daughters, Yvonne B. Boudreaux and Gloria B. Pierce; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, O'Neil Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Pierre and Agnes Monier Babin; two brothers, Darris and Moise Babin; one sister, Mildred B. Dufrene; and one great-grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:33PM Emily Chaisson Emily Elizabeth Duthu Chaisson, one day old, a native of Jefferson and resident of Houma, died at 11:56 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2006. Services were held Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her parents, Raoul Chaisson and Kimberly Duthu of Houma; one brother, Bryson Chaisson of Houma; two sisters, Kristi Bergeron and husband, Scott, and Harlie Chaisson of Houma; her grandparents, Joseph and Juanita Crochet Chaisson of Houma and Ray and Judy Guilfour Duthu of Houma; and numerous relatives. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:34PM Melba Doucet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melba Hebert Doucet, 72, a native of Sunset and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by one son, Karl Doucet; one daughter, Annette Slade; and five sisters, Hazel Babineaux, Mercedes Going, Irene Dohmann, Roberta Reeves and Willa Mae Scales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lloyd Doucet; and her parents, Adam and Bernadette Hebert. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:35PM Eddie Dupre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eddie Joseph Dupre, 88, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:55 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Manuel Dupre and wife, Charlotte, of Chauvin; one daughter, Nettie Dupre Hebert of Chauvin; three stepsisters, Irene Samanie of Isle de Jean Charles, Elizabeth Louviere and Theresa Dupre of Houma; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four step- great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Dupre Dupre; his parents, Victor Dupre and Bernadette Authement Dupre; his foster parents, Lindsey Martin and Viola Gamberella; one son-in-law, Junius "Bud" Hebert; one half-brother, Shelly Foret; four step-brothers, Irvin, Allen, Ira and Lindsey Martin; three step- sisters, Orenia White, Orena Lirette and Mildred McElroy; and one brother-in- law, Henry Neil. He was a retired factory worker for A. St. Martin at the ice plant, then trawled with Richard Bergeron. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Kenneth Boudreaux Post No. 380. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:37PM Leah Gabb Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leah Justine Gabb, 7, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her parents, Chris J. Gabb and Stacey Zeringue Gabb; one sister, Shayla Maria Gabb; her grandparents, David and Sarah Gabb and Phillip "Mike" Zeringue and Nita Zeringue; and her great-grandmother, Lucille Hernandez. She loved dancing, cheerleading, drawing and music, but most of all she enjoyed people, life and an inspiring love for Jesus. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:37PM Ethel Hitt Ethel Tucker Toups Hitt, 77, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy and Junius Toups; one brother, Charles Tucker; one sister, Molly Theriot; five grandchildren; and si x great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Hitt; her parents, Charleston and Charlotte Trahan Tucker; and one sister, Joyce Landry. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:39PM Robert Redmond Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert James Redmond Sr., 71, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Memorial service was held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Pitts Redmond of Montegut; two sons, Robert James Redmond Jr. and Ralph John Redmond of Houma; one daughter, Cathy Ann Redmond Whited of Houma; four brothers, Ivy John Redmond Jr., Richard D. Redmond of Houma, Daniel J. Redmond of Breaux Bridge and Donald Redmond of Caro, Egypt; two sisters, Louella Redmond Vasey of Abbeville and Elizabeth Redmond Kryvanick of Houma; one grandchild, Samuel James Whited; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy John Redmond Sr. and Wilma Pellegrin Redmond; and one sister, Mary Ann Redmond Domangue. He was a retired truck driver with Acme Trucking and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and a charter member of Montegut Fire Department. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2006 12:40PM Sylvain Tauzy Sr. Sylvain E. Tauzy Sr., 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rena Esponge Tauzy; one son, Sylvain E. Tauzy Jr.; one daughter, Judean T. Duet; one brother; three sisters; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Tauzy and Sylvia Bouche Tauzy; and one brother. He was a retired human-resource manager and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was the first mascot at LSU. ======================================================================= April 21. 2006 1:13PM Dorothy Carpenter Dorothy Lucille Carpenter, 80, a native of Calumet and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. Contact Chauvin Funeral Home for date and time of services 868-2536. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, O.D. Carpenter Sr. and Appoline Scarborough Carpenter; two brothers, L.S. Carpenter and O.D. Carpenter Jr.; and one sister, Mena Flynn. She was a retired school teacher of 37 years in St. Mary Parish. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church and Daughters of the American Revolution in Franklin. ======================== April 21. 2006 1:15PM Melba Doucet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melba Hebert Doucet, 72, a native of Sunset and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by one son, Karl Doucet; one daughter, Annette Slade; and six sisters, Hazel Babineaux, Edaise Davis, Mercedes Going, Irene Dohmann, Roberta Reeves and Willa Mae Scales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lloyd Doucet; and her parents, Adam and Bernadette Hebert. ======================== April 21. 2006 1:18PM Eddie Dupre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eddie Joseph Dupre, 88, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:55 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 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 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Manuel Dupre and wife, Charlotte, of Chauvin; one daughter, Nettie Dupre Hebert of Chauvin; one sister, Egnolia Neil; three stepsisters, Irene Samanie of Isle de Jean Charles, Elizabeth Louviere and Theresa Dupre of Houma; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Dupre Dupre; his parents, Victor Dupre and Bernadette Authement Dupre; his foster parents, Lindsey Martin and Viola Gamberella; one son-in-law, Junius "Bud" Hebert; one half-brother, Shelly Foret; four step-brothers, Irvin, Allen, Ira and Lindsey Martin; three step- sisters, Orenia White, Orena Lirette and Mildred McElroy; and one brother-in- law, Henry Neil. He was a retired factory worker for A. St. Martin at the ice plant, then trawled with Richard Bergeron. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Kenneth Boudreaux Post No. 380. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ======================== April 21. 2006 1:19PM Audrey Hills Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey J. Hills, 71, a native of Laplace and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edward "Hip Cat" S. Hills of Thibodaux; three daughters, Teri Hastings and husband, Elliott, of Baton Rouge, Paula Hills of Thibodaux and Sandra Freeman and husband, Raymond, of Dallas; two sons, Edward S. Hills and wife, Bernadette, and Rodney Hills and wife, Sandra, of Thibodaux; one sister, Annette Mizell of LaPlace; two brothers, Leroy Joseph and Reginald Joseph of LaPlace; a devoted loving friend, Gilbert Lee, of Thibodaux; a loving god daughter, Alisha Ward of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Grace Joseph; and her grandparents, Sedonia and Camille Dupree and Ed and Emily Joseph. She enjoyed shopping and reading her bible. She was a parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2006 1:19PM Joseph Johnson Jr. Joseph Johnson Jr., 82, died Thursday, April 13, 2006. Funeral services were held today at New Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Cassandra Johnson of Houma; nine daughters, Joslyn, Elaine, Gilda, Viola, Rosie, Haririah and Shamyriah Johnson, Iesh and Iriel Shelton; two stepdaughters, Vonciel and Haddassiah Johnson; five sons, Donald, Joseph Leroy, Brandon, Jeremiah and Daria Johnson; one stepson, Kenneth Allen; and two brothers, Oliver Johnson and Wheeler Johnson Sr. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Viola Johnson; his parents, Joseph Johnson Sr. and Rosie Johnson; one brother, Charlie Johnson; and two daughters, Yvette Johnson and Irell Sheldon. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. ======================== April 21. 2006 1:20PM William Parker Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William "Kutiddy" Parker, 81, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to religious service time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Chu rch in Schriever. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ester Young Parker of Thibodaux; one son, Earl Young of Amarillo, Texas; one sister, Margie P. Williams of Schriever; one sister-in- law, Shirley Barnes of Houston; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Richard Parker Sr.; three sisters, Mable Parker, Bessie Joseph and Emma Brown; and four brothers, Leo, Willie, Clarence and Richard Parker Jr. He was a retired employee of Thibodaux and Terrebonne Wholesale Companies. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2006 1:20PM Albert Pellegrin III Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert J. Pellegrin III, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his parents, Albert J. Pellegrin Jr. and Dez Pellegrin; four sons, Albert D. Pellegrin, Chad, Corey and Chris Pellegrin, all of Bourg; six sisters, Peggie Picou, Cheryl Pellegrin, Pamela Trahan, Deborah Verdin, Tammy Trahan and Lori Authement; three brothers, Louis, Wilson and Armond Pellegrin; and four grandchildren. He was a commercial fisherman. ======================== April 21. 2006 1:21PM Garrett Serigny Garrett Michael Serigny, 55, a native and resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Patsy Comeaux; one sister, Rhondalyn Darville and husband, Lee; two nephews, Gavin Porche and R.J. Guillotte; and six nieces, Jeut'Am Guillotte, Lachelle Darville, Kelly Falgout, Kelsi Serigny, Malaina Falgout and Mariah Serigny. He was preceded in death by his parents, Magloris and Lorida P. Serigny; one brother, Bradley P. Serigny; and one sister, Pamela Serigny. He was a trawler for Michael Callais and loved fixing things, hunting, fishing and cooking. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2006 1:22PM Cora Short ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cora M. Short, 82, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 15, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Bruce D. Short of Houma; one sister, Lillian M. Short of Gibson; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moses Short; her parents, Jake and Della Goodwin Mitchell; four brothers, Able, Ezkeil, Jim and Rance Mitchell; and three sisters, Mary McGuire, and Corrine and Josephine Mitchell. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. ======================================================================= April 22. 2006 12:35AM Dorothy Carpenter Dorothy Lucille Carpenter, 88, a native of Calumet and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Franklin. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Franklin Cemetery. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, O.D. Carpenter Sr. and Appoline Scarborough Carpenter; two brothers, L.S. Carpenter and O.D. Carpenter Jr.; and one sister, Mena Flynn. She was a retired school teacher of 37 years in St. Mary Parish. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church and Daughters of the American Revolution in Franklin. ======================== April 22. 2006 12:36AM Judy Cornwell Judy L. Cornwell, 59, a native and resident of Luling, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Boutte Assembly of God Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Grover Cornwell; her father, W.T. "Tee" Loveless; one son, Jonathan Cornwell; one daughter, Carissa LeBeouf; one brother, Pat Loveless; one sister, Pam White; 11 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma "Lucille" Blann Loveless. She was a Missionette coordinator and choir member. ======================== April 22. 2006 12:38AM Audrey Hills Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey J. Hills, 71, a native of LaPlace and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Mon-day at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edward "Hip Cat" S. Hills of Thibodaux; three daughters, Teri Hastings and husband, Elliott, of Baton Rouge, Paula Hills of Thibodaux and Sandra Freeman and husband, Raymond, of Dallas; two sons, Edward S. Hills and wife, Bernadette, and Rodney Hills and wife, Sandra, of Thibodaux; one sister, Annette Mizell of LaPlace; two brothers, Leroy Joseph and Reginald Joseph of LaPlace; her aunt, Ethel Turner of Thibodaux; a devoted loving friend, Gilbert Lee, of Thibodaux; a loving goddaughter, Alisha Ward of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Grace Joseph; and her grandparents, Sedonia and Camille Dupree and Ed and Emily Joseph. She enjoyed shopping and reading her bible. She was a parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 22. 2006 12:41AM Catherine Peters Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine Font Peters, 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Andy J. Peters Sr.; two sons, Andy J. Peters Jr. and Adrian M. Peters; one daughter, Karen Y. Peters; and one sister, Elaine F. Brock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian Mitchell Font and Johanna Bonhage Font; three brothers, Adrian M. Font, William Font and Paul Font; and one sister, Audrey F. Clayton. ======================================================================= April 23. 2006 12:11AM Willard Gage Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willard Gage Jr., 74, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 1:54 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church in Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Robyn Cooper Gage; one son, Glen Gage; one daughter, Carol Lynn Gage Burt; one brother, Gene Wesley Gage; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Ewing Gage Sr. and Dora Evelyn Gage. He was retired from Chevron as a Control Specialist A. ======================== April 23. 2006 12:11AM Florence Vegas Florence G. Vegas, 80, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Percy Marie, John Vegas Jr., Larry J. Vegas and William Vegas Sr.; one daughter, Pearl Jacobs; two brothers, Rollin and Nolan Gautreaux; one sister, Bernice Marie; 21 grandchildren; and 21 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John George Vegas; her parents, Neuville and Justilia Dupre Gautreaux; and two sisters, Lucille Sevin and Lucy Avet. She was Catholic. ======================== April 23. 2006 12:32AM Michael Falgout Galliano man dies in car wreck early Saturday By JEREMY SHAPIRO The Courier HOUMA -- Two separate wrecks in the Galliano area killed a man and sent two men to the hospital in the past two days, authorities said. Michael Falgout, 33, of Galliano died in a single-car crash early Saturday. Falgout was alone, driving his 2004 Chevrolet Impala southbound on La. 3235 just north of Golden Meadow at 4:47 a.m. The car was traveling at high rate of speed when Falgout lost control of the vehicle, State Police said. The car left the road and hit a tree, and Falgout was ejected from the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner's Office. Police suspect alcohol use was a factor in the wreck. Blood tests have been conducted, and results are pending at the State Police Crime Lab in Baton Rouge. Falgout was not wearing his seat belt. State Police are continuing the investigation. That makes 19 fatal crashes in State Police Troop C area resulting in 20 deaths this year. Troop C includes Terrebonne, Lafourche, Assumption parishes and the west bank of St. James and St. John parishes. Now, nine people have been killed in traffic accidents alone in Lafourche in 2006. The other wreck involved a truck colliding with a bicycle Friday afternoon at the intersection of La. 1 and Old Safari Heights, authorities said. At about 4 p.m. Friday, Paul Martin, 57, of Galliano, was driving his 2005 Chevrolet truck northbound on La. 1. When he attempted to make a left turn onto Old Safari Heights, he collided with a bicycle ridden by Tomey Kief, 25, of Galliano. Kief was riding his bike north on the southbound shoulder of La. 1 against traffic. Kief was knocked off the bike and taken to Lady of the Sea Hospital with critical injuries by South Lafourche Ambulance, police said. He was not wearing a helmet. Martin was wearing his seat belt. Police said he suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Lady of the Sea. He was the only person in the truck. Hospital staff did not release information regarding either man's condition Saturday, citing confidentiality concerns. Alcohol is not suspected, but blood tests were taken in accordance with state law. State Police said they are still investigating, and charges are pending. ======================================================================= April 24. 2006 12:53PM Charlene Cavalier Charlene Bladsacker Cavalier, 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, April 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her companion, Merlin Gaudet; one brother, Carl Peterson; and one sister, Charleste Gondrella. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Helen Bladsacker; and one brother, Charles Bladsacker Jr. ======================== April 24. 2006 12:55PM Jacqueline Duet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jacqueline "Jackie" Bergeron Duet, 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one brother, Russell "Bobby" Bergeron; four sisters, Ruby Bergeron Cormier, Audrey "Pat" Bergeron, Myron Bergeron DiMaggio and Bonnie "Jean" Bergeron Thibodeaux and husband, Fred D. Thibodeaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Laura B. Bergeron. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Start Corporation (Mental Health), P.O. Box 165, Houma, LA 70361. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 24. 2006 12:55PM Michael Falgout Sr. Michael C. Falgout Sr., 33, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died as a result from injuries in an auto accident, at 4:47 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Torey Rousse Falgout; three sons, Calob Jordan Falgout, Devin Michael Falgout and Michael C. Falgout Jr.; one daughter, Marie Clarice Falgout; four brothers, Julius "Bubba" Falgout, James "Chumie" Falgout, Gary Lee Falgout and Rodney "Boogie" Falgout; and five sisters, Julia Ann "Sister" Falgout, Sheila Marie Falgout, Barbara "Noon" Gonzales, Betty "Jo Jo" Falgout and Mary "Tootie" Pierre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Marie Billiot Falgout; two brothers, Joseph "Chunky" Falgout III and Mark Lyn Falgout; and one niece, Kristie Kieff Graves. He was a crane operator for Grand Isle Shipyard and enjoyed playing with his children and loved his family. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 24. 2006 12:56PM Rufus Hebert Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rufus Vincent "Brother" Hebert Jr., 43, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 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. He is survived by his mother, Norma Boudreaux Hebert of Houma; four sisters, Karen Robichaux of Gray, Pamela Carson and husband, Jeff, of Watson, Kathy Chauvin and husband, Clark, of Grand Caillou and Patrice Waguespack and husband, Robert, of Oxford, Ga.; five nieces, Gwen Blanchard and husband, Jerry, Sarah Carson and fiance, Freddy Spagna, Jessica Tillman and husband, Alvin Jr., Kendra Robichaux and Heather Waguespack; five nephews, Brannon Carson, Joshua Carson, Gregory Chaisson, Matthew Chaisson and Jude Waguespack; four great-nephews, Blade Blanchard, Caleb Blanchard, Mitchell Mitch and Sean Spagna; and one great- niece, Adrianna Tillman. He was preceded in death by his father, Rufus Vincent "Badou" Hebert Sr.; and his grandparents, Alphonse Hebert and Elodie Brunet Hebert, Carroll Boudreaux and Aleda Carlos Boudreaux. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 24. 2006 12:57PM John Pellegrin John "Neg" Milton Pellegrin, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Hope Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jane T rosclair Pellegrin of Houma; three sons, Ralph Pellegrin and wife, Anna, of Houma, Rodney Pellegrin and wife, Audrey, of Grand Caillou and Kip Pellegrin and wife, Vanessa, of Houma; one daughter, Patty Bourg and husband, Francis, of Houma; one brother, Ernest Pellegrin of Houma; two sisters, Enola Dupre' and Viola Patin of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph Pellegrin and Eva Pellegrin; and two sisters, Cecile Agnes and Josephine Pellegrin. He was a retired commercial fisherman and owner of Jane's Seafood. ======================== April 24. 2006 12:58PM Josephine Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josephine P. Williams, 94, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, the Rev. Leroy Williams and wife, Mable, of Napoleonville and Willie Williams and wife, Corrine, of Napoleonville; one sister Cinderella Thompson of Napoleonville; 10 grandchildren; 26 great- grandchildren; 48 great-great-grandchildren; one foster grandchild; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Royal Williams; her parents, Jessie and Maude Preston; two brothers, Jessie Jr. and Claiborne Preston Sr.; and two sisters, Mable Williams and Hazel Rogers Parker. ======================================================================= April 25. 2006 2:36PM Dudley Babin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dudley Philip Babin, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006. Private services for family members were held. He is survived by his former wife, Barbara Babin Breaux; four daughters, Sabrina Babin, Monica B. Fritch and husband, George, Angelic Babin and Bridget Babin; one brother, Eugene Babin; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Joseph Babin and Mary Ellen Ledet Babin. He was a carpenter and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ======================== April 25. 2006 1:34PM Robert Blanchard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Clesia" Blanchard, 88, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 11:12 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Trosclair Blanchard; one daughter, Peggy Marie and husband, Steve; two brothers, Linus and Camille Blanchard; two sisters, Eunice Voisin and Eula Vizier; one grandchild, Bryan Marie and wife, Liz; one great-grandchild, Hunter Marie; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claymille J. Blanchard and Albertine Benoit Blanchard; four brothers, George, Arthur, Albert and Ivan Blanchard; and two sisters, Uranie Domangue and Emily Hebert. He was a retired self-employed commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2006 1:33PM Percy Bourgeois Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Percy Andrew "Pee Wee" Bourgeois, 81, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie Thibodaux Bourgeois; one son, Andrew P. Bourgeois and wife, Judy G.; one daughter, Lucy B. Himel and husband, Andrew; one sister, Cecelia Pitre; eight grandchildren, Byron and Allen Himel, Tonya Babin, Patrice Betemps, Denice Aucoin and Drew, Bryan and Darrin Bourgeois; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Odile Bertrand Bourgeois; three brothers, Joseph A., Clarence A. and Lionel P. Bourgeois; six sisters, Rosalie and Lillian Bourgeois, Felicie B. Benoit, Lorena B. Boudreaux, Mabel Bourgeois and Bernice B. Adams; and one great-grandchild, Brooklynn Nicholette Himel. He was a World War II veteran, a retired member of the Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1 and a member of the American Legion Post No. 11. He was a dedicated employee of Avondale Shipyard for 33 years. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2006 2:55PM Norma Charles Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norma Jean Payne Charles, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 21, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Regis Charles Sr.; two sons, Regis Charles Jr. and wife, Gayleen, and Kendell Charles; one daughter, April Charles; one sister, Debra Bryant; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine LaGarde Payne and Norman Payne. She worked for Saia for more than 17 years and was a member of several community and civic organizations. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church. ======================== April 25. 2006 2:39PM Marion Chauvin Marion Foret Chauvin, 62, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. She is survived by her husband, Shelby Chauvin; three daughters, Shelley C. Orgeron, Brandi Chauvin and Lainie Chauvin; one brother, Charles Foret; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Lottie Dufrene Foret; one son, Jody Chauvin; and one sister, Jane Dominique. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. ======================== April 25. 2006 1:03PM EDDIE DUPRE REMEMBERING: Eddie Dupre Chauvin man cherished his early days on the bayou By JAN CLIFFORD The Courier ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== CHAUVIN -- Chauvin native Eddie Joseph Dupre died last week, surrounded by family at his granddaughter's home in Gonzales. He died of kidney failure after a long struggle with colon cancer. According to family and friends, Dupre was a man of strong character who had battled cancer since 1997. Even though the disease claimed one of his kidneys. Dupre resolutely refused dialysis, said his daughter, Nettie Dupre, and it was then that she insisted he make a living will. "He suffered all the way to the end, but he was a fighter," she said. Several coincidences and unusual events were associated with Dupre's death, said Tina Clause, Dupre's granddaughter. Her husband, Danny "Bud" Clause, used to joke with Dupre about who would be the first to pass on, she said. It seemed macabre that the two would joke about death, but they enjoyed ribbing each other. When Bud died in February 2004, Clause said Dupre, who was ill, stopped breathing also. She thought both might die at the same time. But Dupre rallied to live another year, and when his last hours came, Clause said she told him to "pray to Bud," the only one who could help him on that final journey. "The hearing is the last thing that leaves you," she said. "So I told him to listen for Bud." As Dupre breathed his last breath, the family's white Husky, Ally, began to howl; and the cats, including one standoffish one, started meowing at his door. "It's like they knew he had gone," Clause said. Dupre's story began in the early half of the 20th century, when a good life could be made in Chauvin by fishing and children floated to class on school boats. Folks often married within their neighborhoods, since few owned cars. Most raised cattle for meat, grew vegetables and milked their own cows. Orphaned when he was 6, Dupre was raised by his godparents Viola Gamberella and Lindsey Martin. He dropped out of school within a few years to work on the trawl boats, which he did off and on several times during his life. Dupre also worked in the A. St. Martin Ice Factory at Boudreaux Canal, where co- worker Evan Bergeron called him "a good worker -- one of the best." Bergeron said the men wrestled 300-pound blocks of ice all day. They dipped metal tanks of frozen water into a vat of brine, which melted the ice sufficiently for the men to slide it down a chute to another building, where fishermen could request it be crushed and loaded into their boats. "We were friends all our lives," Bergeron said. The men lived three miles apart, and they often passed a good time at the Bright Star dance hall and the Rex movie theatre in Chauvin. In 1937, Dupre married Claudia Dupre, a woman who lived 500 yards from his house, Bergeron said. "She was a sweet lady, always happy," he said. Thirty-eight years after they were married, and a year and a day after she underwent surgery, Claudia Dupre died from breast cancer. The ice factory was closed, and Dupre spent several years trawling in Texas with Richard Bergeron. He never remarried. In his senior years, Dupre loved fishing for pleasure and always had a kind word and a pat on the head for any animal he encountered. He was especially fond of the Clause family's many cats. Nothing pleased him more than going camping in the Clause's travel trailer, said Tina Clause. He insisted in riding in the trailer instead of the car on trips. The Courier's "Remembering" series shares the stories of residents or natives of our area who have died within the past week. If you have a story to share, call Jan Clifford at 857-2203. ======================== April 25. 2006 2:33PM Dale Gros Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dale Michael Gros, 38, a native of Choupic and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Molly Mire Gros; his parents, Joseph and Corrine Clement Gros; and two brothers, David and Carl Gros. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses are preferred. ======================== April 25. 2006 2:51PM Marion McKinley Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marion Mitchell McKinley, 71, died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Alec and wife, Kennya, Prince and wife, Sylvia, Juan and wife, Channel, and Mario McKinley, all of Houma; two daughters, Robin McKinley and Geronia Howard and husband, Dion; five sisters, Audry Alridge, Annette Ruffin and husband, Floyd, Hallett Celestine and husband, John, Barbara Riley and Bonnie Riley of Compton, Calif.; three brothers, Fred, Jimmy and Gerald Riley of California; 22 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hayes and Zenobia Mitchell; four brothers, Earl, Lloyd, Freddie and Floyd Mitchell; and one sister, Pearl Mitchell. She was a substitute school teacher and a member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church. ======================== April 25. 2006 1:32PM Georgia Porche Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Georgia "Jay" Ella Savoie Porche, 81, a native of Bayou Blue, died after a battle with Alzheimer's at 8:50 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Matherne Cemetery. She is survived by three children, Darlene Bergeron and husband, Kenneth, Gilbert Poche and wife, Theresa, and Faith Boudreaux and husband, Don; one brother, Earl Savoie and wife, Morine; one sister, Rhoda Gros; 10 grandchildren, Darnell Eschete, Lonny Eschete and wife, Doreen, Audra Masciarelli and husband, Hank, Daniel Eschete and Christina, Alyson "Sweetie" Trahan and husband, Billy, Gilbert "Buster" Porche and wife, Shelly, Terry "Digger" Porche and Annette, Tammy Porche, James "Jamoe" Boudreaux and wife, Heather, and Bryan Boudreaux and wife, Jennifer; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey John "Pete" Porche, two children, Pomela Amanda and Dewey John "Sonny"; her parents, Gabriel Joseph and Gracious Martin Savoie; four brothers, Warren, Hudson, Nolan and Titus; and six sisters, Nora, Lorina, Eula, Hilda, Esther and Ruth. She was a pioneer in many endeavors during her lifetime. She was instrumental in the formation of DAV, VA Genealogical Society and Women's Ministries in the Houma-Terrebonne area. She helped to establish the Bayou Blue Recreation Center and the Bayou Blue Senior Citizens Center. She was a farmer's wife, a Girl Scout leader, Sunday-school teacher and a Sunshine Sister. She was the first cosmetologist and beautician in Bayou Blue. She will be remembered best for her singing and playing the guitar, her crocheted afghans, fresh homemade bread, having family functions, loving and spoiling her grandchildren and by being there every time someone needed a home-cooked meal. To her loved ones: The smile Georgia would show, would light up one's face. The goodness of her being, was given with God's grace. This woman, but one of God's most precious gifts. Her loving arms, her beautiful laugh, her heartfelt hugs and kisses. She has truly blessed us all and with so much of her love. And her strength was given to her from God above. She has lived each of her days to the fullest extent. Now God is welcoming her into His home where she will be content. The beauty of this woman goes a long way. Her love ... always shown with each passing day. The tears we are bound to shed should not last long. For God has taken this beautiful woman to where she belongs. At peace ... And forever loved. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2006 1:31PM Andrea Vegas Andrea Vegas, 24, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Isle, died at 2:39 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Terry "Buff" Vegas Sr. and Rosemary Cheramie Vegas; her grandfather, Harvey "Lay Lay" Cheramie; two brothers, Terry "T.J." Vegas and wife, Tiffany, and Brian Vegas and wife, Leslie; two nieces, Megan and Ciara Vegas; one nephew, Sebastian Vegas; her caretaker, Anita Hutchinson; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Vegas, Vernice Frickey Crosby and Thelma Cheramie; and one sister, Roseanne Vegas. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 26. 2006 12:51PM Ronell Bell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronell "RoRo" Bell, 16, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at his home in Belle Rose, Saturday, April 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Emma Bell; one brother, Ryan Bell; one sister, Alexis Bell; his grandparents, Ruby B. and Wilbert North Sr.; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert North Jr.; and his grandparents, Mary E. Bell and Charles Landry. He was a student at Assumption High School. ======================== April 26. 2006 12:53PM Howard Brunet Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Howard R. "Boogie" Brunet Sr., 29, a native and resident of Isle de Jean Charles, died at 4:34 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his grandmother, Regina Brunet of Isle de Jean Charles; two sons, Howard R. Brunet Jr. of Benton, Tenn., and Howard J. Brunet of Isle de Jean Charles; one daughter, Juliet Brunet of Isle de Jean Charles; one brother, Christopher Brunet of Isle de Jean Charles; two sisters, Theresa Handen and husband, Elie, of Isle de Jean Charles and Pauline Levron and husband, Troy, of Grand Caillou; one aunt, Beulah Naquin of Isle de Jean Charles; three uncles, the Rev. Roch Naquin and Phillip Brunet and wife, Clara, all of Isle de Jean Charles and Victor Naquin and wife, Alida, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four nieces and nephews, Violet Parfait and husband, Preston, of Isle de Jean Charles, Bethany Handon, Beaji Handon and Dalton Handon; and one great-niece and one great- nephew, Heather McKenzie Parfait and Reggie Miller Parfait. He was preceded in death by his companion, Angel Gibbs; his parents, Howard J. and Bridget Naquin Brunet; his grandparents, Joseph "Bud" and Adorina "NeNe" Chaisson Naquin and Paulin Brunet; one brother, Howard J. Brunet Jr.; two aunts, Emma Dardar and Anna Dardar; and one uncle, Christopher Naquin. He was a devoted father, brother and great friend. He enjoyed playing music, fishing, boating and repairing cars. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2006 12:52PM Charlene Cobb Charlene Ruffin Cobb, 71, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died suddenly following a long illness at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Beacon Light Baptist Church in Houma. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Roy Cobb of Houma; two daughters, Dihan Cobb of Houma and Linda Cobb of San Francisco; six brothers, Larry Ruffin of Lake Charles, Don Ruffin of Lafayette, Terry and Darrell Ruffin, both of Morgan City, Marvin Ruffin of Tulsa, Okla., and Billy Reaux of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Marion Lee of Lake Charles, Pervy Ruffin of Lafayette, Arnette Rochel of Berwick, Darlene R. Cox of Baton Rouge and Marlene Reaux of New Iberia; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2006 12:54PM Brandi Cunningham Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brandi Lee Stephenson Cunningham, 29, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her adopted father, Willis Joseph Cunningham of Houma; her mother, Ginger Lee Waalk Cunningham of Houma; her grandfather, George Waalk of Houma; one daughter, Lacey Marie Domangue of Houma; one brother, John Oliver and wife, Rose, of Houma; one sister, Nancy Marie Bourgeois and husband, Barry, of Montegut; and three step-brothers, Cody Cunningham, Troy Cunningham and Kim Cunningham of Houma. She was preceded in death by her father, Nick Stephenson; her grandparents, Walterine Waalk, Billy Stephenson, Clarice Stephenson, Willis Cunningham and Blanche Cunningham. She was the secretary for Motivatit Seafood. She loved to go fishing and attend rodeo events. Her passion for the rodeos made her love for horses that much greater. Above all, she was a true LSU sports fan. She will be forever remembered as a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2006 2:21PM Peggy Gros Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Peggy Anne Gros, 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died of cancer at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006. A memorial service will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by one daughter, Letty Gros Landry; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney Gros Jr. and Shirley "Ezra" Aucoin; four brothers, Wayne, Ricky, Timmy and Chris Gros; and two sisters, Cyndi G. Naquin and June Gros Euis. ======================== April 26. 2006 12:57PM Clarence Johnson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence "Shaky" Taylor Johnson, 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by two brothers, Moses and Leotha Johnson and Robert and Gwen Moore of Thibodaux; one stepbrother, Larry Fletcher of Thibodaux; five sisters, Ruth Watkins and husband, the Rev. Ernest Watkins Jr., Shirley Johnson and Judy Johnson of Thibodaux, Cora Dumas and husband, Solomon, and Celestine Beathley and husband, Ray, of Baton Rouge; and two stepsisters, Mary Fletcher and Regina Mitchell of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Taylor and Vineta Johnson; one brother, Albert Lee Johnson; one sister, Mary Lee Johnson; and his grandparents, Willie and Mariah Davis, Bertha Triggs and Elijah Johnson. ======================== April 26. 2006 12:57PM Donna Russo Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donna Marie Doucet Russo, 51, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 5:18 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be Thursday at the funeral home chapel (contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for time of services), with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Irvin Joseph Russo Jr. of Houma; one son, Christopher Russo of Houma; two daughters, Anna Russo of Houma and Tanya Russo West and husband, Dean West, of Havana, Ark.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Murphy John Doucet and Norma Levron Doucet; and one brother, Barry Porche. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Church. ======================== April 26. 2006 12:57PM Larry Schilling Larry Bert Schilling, 65, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Karen Olivier Schilling; one son, Edward Alexandre Schilling; his mother-in-law, Betty H. Olivier; his sisters-in-law, Lisa O. Butcher, Lori B. Olivier, Dana B. Olivier and Catherine O. Guidry; his brothers- in-law, Edward J. Olivier, Bryan Butcher and Dana Guidry; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew J. Talbot, Sara J. Talbot, Tia Butcher, David Guidry, Alexis Guidry, Andre' Olivier, Beth Olivier and Jacob Olivier. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arnita Pittman Rutledge and her husband, Sidney; his father, Carey Bert Schilling; and one brother-in-law, Dean Talbot. He graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in economics and a minor in history. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was actively involved in community theater on stage and as director. He served on the boards of the Thibodaux Playhouse and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne. He served as president for both. Karen first fell in love with Larry when he played Charlie the Mailman in "On Golden Pond." She was always his favorite leading lady. He was a devoted and involved father to Edward, serving him as coach and mentor in soccer and as an active band booster for the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment. He also served as registrar and treasurer for the Houma Soccer Association. His hobbies include anything associated with history, sports and the LSU Tigers. He was Catholic and an active member of Maria Immacolata Church. Family was what he treasured and showed his intense love for them in many ways. He was a loyal employee of Trico Marine in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society for pancreatic-cancer research. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2006 12:58PM Lloyd Templet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lloyd Henry Templet, 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Emma Champagne Templet; two sons, Donald and Wayne Templet; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Enola Poche Templet; and one brother, Carroll Templet. He was retired from Raceland Sugar Mill after 30 years of service and was one of the oldest active members of the Lafourche Parish Fire Dept. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. ======================================================================= April 27. 2006 4:07PM Dudley Babin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dudley Philip Babin, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006. Private services for family members were held. He is survived by his former wife, Barbara Babin Breaux; four daughters, Sabrina Smith, Monica B. Fritch and husband, George, Angelic Babin and Bridget Babin; one brother, Eugene Babin; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Joseph Babin and Mary Ellen Ledet Babin. He was a carpenter and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ======================== April 27. 2006 4:10PM Judith Burke Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Judith Ann Hickman Burke, 60, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died at 3:05 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Fountain Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Darryl D. Burke of Lafayette; two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Angelle) Phipps of Lafayette and Lisa Burke LeBlanc and fiance, Keith Guidry, of Opelousas; one son, Toby Burke of Lafayette; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Baker of Lake Charles; two brothers, Anthony Joseph Hickman and Thomas Vincent Hickman of Houma; four grandchildren, Rikki Faulkenberry of Natchez, Miss., Jesse Landry and Mindy Landry of Alexandria and Tabitha Phipps of Lafayette; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, John V. Hickman; her mother, Levia Leger; and one brother, John Lee Hickman. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. She was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales in Houma. She was president of the Lafayette chapter of the Spinal Cord Society. She loved music, dancing and being with family and friends. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2006 4:07PM Cara Herring Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cara Segler Herring, 70, a native of Hutchinson, Kan., and a resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 8:09 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by two sons, David Allen Sisk and wife, Lori, and John D. Herring; one daughter, Elissa Smith and husband, Richard; one brother, Donald Skinner; one sister, Sue Martin and husband, John; two stepsisters, Darlene and Dorothy; six grandchildren, Cara, John, Michael, Brandy, Brian and Erin; and six great-grandchildren, James "T-Ben", Elizabeth, Jonathon, Logan, Gabrielle and Janoria. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. "Jake" Herring; and her parents, John Segler and Peggy Skinner. She was a member of Grace Bible Church. She enjoyed painting ceramics and playing cards. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2006 4:11PM Larry Schilling Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry Bert Schilling, 65, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Karen Olivier Schilling; one son, Edward Alexandre Schilling; his mother-in-law, Betty H. Olivier; his sisters-in-law, Lisa O. Butcher, Lori B. Olivier, Dana B. Olivier and Catherine O. Guidry; and his brothers-in-law, Edward J. Olivier, Bryan Butcher and Dana Guidry; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew J. Talbot, Sara J. Talbot, Tia Butcher, David Guidry, Alexis Guidry, Andre' Olivier, Beth Olivier and Jacob Olivier. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arnita Pittman Rutledge and her husband, Sidney; his father, Carey Bert Schilling; and one brother-in-law, Dean Talbot. He graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in economics and a minor in history. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was actively involved in community theatre on stage and as director. He served on the boards of the Thibodaux Playhouse and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne. He served as president for both. Karen first fell in love with Larry when he played Charlie the Mailman in On Golden Pond. She was always his favorite leading lady. He was a devoted and involved father to Edward, serving him as coach and mentor in soccer and as an active band booster for the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment. He also served as registrar and treasurer for the Houma Soccer Association. His hobbies include anything associated with history, sports and the LSU Tigers. He was Catholic and an active member of Maria Immacolata Church. Family was what he treasured and showed his intense love for them in many ways. He was a loyal employee of Trico Marine in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society for pancreatic cancer research. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2006 4:08PM Horace Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Horace "Gro" Joseph Trahan, 66, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died of heart failure at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Yvonne Dupre Trahan; one son, Floyd Trahan of Chauvin; one daughter, Gwendolyn T. LeBlanc and husband, Elgin, of Chauvin; one brother, Wilton "Buck" Trahan of Chauvin; four sisters, Viola T. Carrere, Wilma T. Domangue, Rose T. Martin, all of Chauvin, and Wilda T. Farkas of Montegut; one grandson, Dustin Trahan and fiancee, Crystal Boquet, of Chauvin; one granddaughter, Kourtney LeBlanc of Chauvin; and one great- granddaughter, Alexia Marie Trahan of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex Trahan Sr., and Louise Gautreaux Trahan; four brothers, Alex Trahan Jr., Louis "Bob" Trahan, Willie Trahan and William Trahan; and one sister, Margaret Trahan. He was a retired heavy equipment operator who worked more than 17 years with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. He will be remembered for his dedication to his work and his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2006 4:10PM Kate Verret Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kate Marcello Verret, 82, a native of St. Charles Community and 60-year resident of Raceland, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland, with burial in church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Norman Verret of Raceland; four sons, Douglas Verret of Sugar Land, Texas; Vaughn Verret of Arnaudville, Mark Verret of Humble, Texas, and Joey Verret of Lockport; one daughter, Mary Verret of Houma; four sisters, Rose Cabellero of Houma, Pearl Coyle of Galveston, Texas, Iona Bergeron of Thibodaux, and Jean Haydel of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Marcello and Mary Thibodaux; and one sister, Priscilla Robichaux. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mom was a faithful wife, a diligent mother and a devout Catholic. She was unswerving in her commitment to family unity and honoring the traditions and values of the Marcellos, and as single-minded in developing and nurturing family loyalty in us, her children. Mom always set high standards for herself and for us, serving as a model by personal example. There was never an excuse for not doing the right thing. It was a wonderful gift to us. Mom regularly attended religious services and was especially fond of listening to the sermons of Bishop Fulton Sheen in her younger years and received great comfort in attending charismatic meetings in her later years. In the last few years, it was with great courage that mom faced the slow ravaging of her mental capacity. With quiet courage she walked with her affliction, not straying far or for long from dad whom, despite the malaise, she knew to be a sure hand and a warm heart. We grieve because we have lost our mom. We grieve the more because none of us ever had the chance to say goodbye. Kate was born on Jan. 3, 1924, in Thibodaux. She graduated from Lafourche Crossing High School in 1942 where she was a member of the basketball team. After graduating from the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans she was stationed at Camp Hood, Texas, where she attended to injured World War II soldiers in 1945. She served as a registered nurse at St. Ann's Hospital in Raceland and St. Joseph Hospital in Thibodaux and was head Nurse at Seiko's Nursing Home for many years before retirement. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary VFW Post No. 3665, St. Mary's Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Alheimer's Association in her honor. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2006 4:06PM Antoine Verret Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoine "Doodie" Collins Verret Jr., 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:56 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Christine Elgin; his parents, Antoine Sr. and Catherine Rowley Verret; one son, Hayze Verret; his grandmother, Josephine Rowley; one brother, Alex Verret; one sister, Antoinette Infante and husband, Chris; one nephew, Micah Infante; one niece, Hannah Infante; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl John Rowley; his grandparents, Wilford and Albertine Rose Verret; and two cousins, Joseph Handon and Rene Billiot. He loved being with his son, the light of his eyes. He loved his family and friends. He worked for Gulf Island. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 2 8. 2006 1:11PM Joseph Carrier Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "Joe" Matthew Carrier Jr., 94, a native of Palmetto and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Tulette Bilbray Carrier; one son, William J. Carrier and wife, Dolly, of Houma; one daughter, Bobbie Tulette Aucoin and husband, Roger, of Angie; one brother, Elliot Carrier of Shreveport; three sisters, Berta Lee Warner, Joyce Green and Hazel Fowler of Shreveport; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Carrier Sr. and Bertha Budden Carrier; one grandson, William Carrier; one brother; Merrick Carrier; and two sisters, Maude Fussell and Betty Carrier. He was a retired manager of Texas Gulf Producing Co. and worked at Great Southern Oil Tools. He was a parishioner of Mulberry Baptist Church. ======================== April 28. 2006 1:12PM Emelda Galjour Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emelda Pierce Galjour, 82, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 11:24 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of The Rosary Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roland Galjour; one son, Thomas Galjour; two daughters, Stephanie Kieff and Rosalie Bruce; two sisters, Verna Bergeron and Marion Randolph; four grandchildren, Stephanie Reis, David Bruce, Monique Griffin and Gabrielle Galjour; and three great-grandchildren, Megan Elizabeth Reis, Madison Rose Reis and Aden Joseph Savoie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cecila Savoie Pierce; three brothers, Francis, Norman and Irving Pierce; and three sisters, Isabel Bouvier, Norma LeBlanc and Alice Broussard. She was a retired special-education school teacher at Larose/Cut Off Elementary. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== April 28. 2006 1:12PM Louis Gautreaux Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis J. Gautreaux Jr., 76, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 4:28 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Richard Gautreaux of Houma; five daughters, Loretta G. Bonvillain and husband, Russell, of Lafayette, Bonnie G. Fuller and husband, Steve, of Searcy Ark., Maxine "Mac" G. Boudreaux and husband, Kim, Peggy G. Darsey and husband, Mark John, of Houma, and Pam G. Dupre and husband, Brett, of Ruston; two sisters, Josephine G. Dickenson of Metairire and Emma G. Kelly of Dulac; eight grandchildren, Russell P. Bonvillain, Mike and Chris Fuller, Tessa and Douglas Boudreaux, Heather Darsey, Josh and Melanie Dupre; and two-great grandchildren, Conner Michael Darsey and Emily Marie Fuller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Gautreaux Sr. and Lucretia Neal Gautreaux; and one brother, Nolan Gautreaux. He was a retired piledriver foreman for more than 30 years with Berry Brothers Contractors. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved to hunt and fish. He was known around town for his beekeeping talents and was known as the "Bee Man". Additionally, he shared the fruits of his talents at the farmers market with his customers. He will always be remembered as a hard working man that was dedicated to his loving wife, children and all of his grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== April 28. 2006 1:13PM Peggy Gros Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Peggy Anne Gros, 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died of cancer at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006. Mass was at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. She is survived by one daughter, Letty Gros Landry; four brothers, Wayne, Ricky, Timmy and Chris Gros; two sisters, Cyndi G. Naquin and Julie Ellis of Natchez, Miss.; and two grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney Gros Jr. and Shirley "Ezra" Aucoin and one sister, Susan Gros Peltier. ======================== April 28. 2006 1:13PM Larry Schilling Picure ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry Bert Schilling, 65, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Karen Olivier Schilling; one son, Edward Alexandre Schilling; his mother-in-law, Betty H. Olivier; his sisters-in-law, Lisa O. Butcher, Lori B. Olivier, Dana B. Olivier and Catherine O. Guidry; and his brothers-in-law, Edward J. Olivier, Bryan Butcher and Dana Guidry; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew J. Talbot, Sara J. Talbot, Tia Butcher, David Guidry, Alexis Guidry, Andre' Olivier, Beth Olivier and Jacob Olivier. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arnita Pittman Rutledge and her husband, Sidney; his father, Carey Bert Schilling; and one brother-in-law, Dean Talbot. He graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in economics and a minor in history. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was actively involved in community theatre on stage and as director. He served on the boards of the Thibodaux Playhouse and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne. He served as president for both. Karen first fell in love with Larry when he played Charlie the Mailman in On Golden Pond. She was always his favorite leading lady. He was a devoted and involved father to Edward, serving him as coach and mentor in soccer and as an active band booster for the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment. He also served as registrar and treasurer for the Houma Soccer Association. His hobbies include anything associated with history, sports and the LSU Tigers. He was Catholic and an active member of Maria Immacolata Church. Family was what he treasured and showed his intense love for them in many ways. He was a loyal employee of Trico Marine in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society for pancreatic cancer research. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 28. 2006 1:14PM Horace Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Horace "Gro" Joseph Trahan, 66, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Chauvin, died of heart failure at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Ca tholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Yvonne Dupre Trahan; one son, Floyd Trahan of Chauvin; one daughter, Gwendolyn T. LeBlanc and husband, Elgin, of Chauvin; one brother, Wilton "Buck" Trahan of Chauvin; four sisters, Viola T. Carrere, Wilma T. Domangue, Rose T. Martin, all of Chauvin, and Wilda T. Farkas of Montegut; one grandson, Dustin Trahan and fiancee, Crystal Boquet, of Chauvin; one granddaughter, Kourtney LeBlanc of Chauvin; and one great- granddaughter, Alexia Marie Trahan of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex Trahan Sr., and Louise Gautreaux Trahan; four brothers, Alex Trahan Jr., Louis "Bob" Trahan, Willie Trahan and William Trahan; and one sister, Margaret Trahan. He was a retired heavy equipment operator who worked more than 17 years with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ======================== April 28. 2006 1:15PM Antoine Verret Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoine "Doodie" Collins Verret Jr., 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:56 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Christine Elgin; his parents, Antoine Sr. and Catherine Rowley Verret; one son, Hayze Verret; his grandmother, Josephine Rowley; one brother, Alex Verret; one sister, Antoinette Infante and husband, Chris; one nephew, Micah Infante; one niece, Hannah Infante; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl John Rowley; his grandparents, Wilford and Albertine Rose Verret; and two cousins, Joseph Handon and Rene Billiot. He loved being with his son, the light of his eyes. He loved his family and friends. He worked for Gulf Island. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 29. 2006 1:51AM Louis Gautreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis J. Gautreaux Jr., 76, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 4:28 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Richard Gautreaux of Houma; five daughters, Loretta G. Bonvillain and husband, Russell, of Lafayette, Bonnie G. Fuller and husband, Steve, of Searcy Ark., Maxine "Mac" G. Boudreaux and husband, Kim, Peggy G. Darsey and husband, Mark John, of Houma, and Pam G. Dupre and husband, Brett, of Ruston; two sisters, Josephine G. Dickenson of Metairie and Emma G. Kelly of Dulac; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Gautreaux Sr. and Lucretia Neal Gautreaux; and one brother, Nolan Gautreaux. He was a retired piledriver foreman for more than 30 years with Berry Brothers Contractors. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. ======================== April 29. 2006 1:52AM Eula Gisclair Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula Duet Gisclair, 87, a native of Galliano and resident of Fayetteville, Ga., died Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by two sons, Ralph Gisclair and Perry Gisclair; one daughter, Nelly G. Queen; and three sisters, Dorothy D. Cheramie, Barbara Duet, and Linda Duet; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Gisclair; her parents, Alcide and Cornelia F. Duet; one daughter, Ruth G. Guidry; and two brothers, Harrison Duet and Eunice Duet. She loved bingo. ======================== April 29. 2006 1:58AM Larry Schilling Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry Bert Schilling, 65, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Funeral service will be at noon today at the church, with burial at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Karen Olivier Schilling; one son, Edward Alexandre Schilling; his mother-in-law, Betty H. Olivier; his sisters-in-law, Lisa O. Butcher, Lori B. Olivier, Dana B. Olivier and Catherine O. Guidry; and his brothers-in-law, Edward J. Olivier, Bryan Butcher and Dana Guidry; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew J. Talbot, Sara J. Talbot, Tia Butcher, David Guidry, Alexis Guidry, Andre' Olivier, Beth Olivier and Jacob Olivier. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arnita Pittman Rutledge and her husband, Sidney; his father, Carey Bert Schilling; and one brother-in-law, Dean Talbot. He graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in economics and a minor in history. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was actively involved in community theatre on stage and as director. He served on the boards of the Thibodaux Playhouse and Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne. He served as president for both. Karen first fell in love with Larry when he played Charlie the Mailman in "On Golden Pond." She was always his favorite leading lady. He was a devoted and involved father to Edward, serving him as coach and mentor in soccer and as an active band booster for the Vandebilt Terrier Regiment. He also served as registrar and treasurer for the Houma Soccer Association. His hobbies include anything associated with history, sports and the LSU Tigers. He was Catholic and an active member of Maria Immacolata Church. Family was what he treasured and showed his intense love for them in many ways. He was a loyal employee of Trico Marine in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society for pancreatic cancer research. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 29. 2006 1:58AM Antoine Verret Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoine "Doodie" Collins Verret Jr., 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:56 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Christine Elgin; his parents, Antoine Sr. and Catherine Rowley Verret; one son, Hayze Verret; his grandmother, Josephine Rowley; one brother, Alex Verret; one sister, Antoinette Infante and husband, Chris; one nephew, Micah Infante; one niece, Hannah Infante; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl John Rowley; his grandparents, Wilford and Albertine Rose Verret; and two cousins, Joseph Handon and Rene Billiot. He loved being with his son, the light of his eyes. He loved his family and friends. He worked for Gulf Island. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ================================================= ====================== April 30. 2006 1:25AM Betty Barrios Betty Jane Matherne Barrios, 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 4:08 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her former husband, Jimmie Barrios; four sons, James, Marcus, Dean and Kerry Barrios; two brothers, Terry Matherne and Benjamin "Benny" Matherne; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Jennie LeBlanc Matherne. ======================== April 30. 2006 1:25AM Charles Blair Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles "Chuck" Blair, 71, a native of Texas and resident of Mathews, died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He will be cremated. He is survived by his wife, Dutie LeCompte Blair; two sons, Albert and Charles M. Blair; one daughter, Kelly B. Guidry; one sister, Pauline Willoughby; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde S. and Nancy Tennison Blair; one son, Dwayne Blair; and three brothers, J.A. and Cecil Blair and Leo Henson. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a past member of the American Legion in Lockport and the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department. He was retired. ======================== April 30. 2006 1:33AM Velma Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Velma Trosclair Hebert Boudreaux, 87, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, at 6:35 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, David Joseph Hebert of Houma; two daughters, Brenda Barr and husband, Bobby J. Barr, and Ophelia Hebert and husband, Wally A. Hebert, of Houma; one brother, Willard Trosclair of Kenner; five grandchildren, Carrie Collins, Terry Collins, Shanna Bourgeois, Patricia Dupre, and Shelia Lirette; 11 great-grandchildren, Billy Paul Dupre Jr., Thomas James Chauvin, Robert Michael Chauvin, Andrew Paul Dupre, Jenna Nicole Guerrero, Alyse Michelle Guerrero, Kaitlyn Rene' Chauvin, Raphael Everett Bourgeois, Christopher Paul Collins, Brandi Lynn Collins, and Emily Ann Lirette; and one great-great- grandchild, Ashton Nicholas Pitre. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Magnel Hebert; her second husband, Dalton Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Alfred Trosclair and Ophelia Rhodes Trosclair; four brothers, Evey Trosclair, Allie Trosclair, Ivey Trosclair, and Andrew Trosclair; and four sisters, Vivian Marcev, Wilma Bourg, Onethia Trosclair and Olivia Trosclair. She was a retired retail clerk with National Food Store. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 30. 2006 1:29AM Eno Broussard Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eno John Broussard Sr., 85, a native of Abbeville and resident of Dulac, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, E. John Broussard Jr. and wife, Jeanne, of Oklahoma City and Ronald Broussard and wife, Doretha, of Dulac; three daughters, Shirley Tanner and husband, Charles, of Dulac, Sandrea Foster and husband, Jim, of Windermere, Fla., and Andree' Parfait and husband, Kerry, of Houma; one stepbrother, Joseph Comstock of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gussie Bourg Broussard; his parents, Jean Belluce Broussard and Marie Ella Delcambre Broussard; and three brothers, Nelton Broussard, Antoine Broussard and Simon Broussard Sr. He was a retired cook with Texaco for 34 years and owner of Broussard Marine Supply. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Grand Caillou Post No. 4752 and a past member of the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fire Department. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. ======================== April 30. 2006 1:24AM Annette Folse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Annette Majella Folse, 40, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel in Houma and 8 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 her parents, Fernand A. and Marlene Barrilleaux Folse; her fiance, Brent Ford; two sons, Blake Allen Guidry and Jared Paul Guidry; one daughter, Amber Lynn Guidry; one brother, Kevin Andrew Folse; and one sister, Angela Marie Folse. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; her maternal grandparents; and two infant brothers, Jeffrey Michael and Timothy John Folse. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was a sales associate at Sears. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a favorite charity. ======================== April 30. 2006 1:29AM Grace Lyons Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Grace Bonvillain Verret Lyons, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006, at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Anthony Verret Jr. and wife, Margaret B., and Jack David Verret and wife, Mary Alice T., of Houma; one stepdaughter, Schira Ann Lyons Ott of Houma; one half-brother, Verlin J. Bonvillain of Houma; two half- sisters, Miriam B. Hebert and Wilma B. Boudreaux of Houma; three grandchildren, Pamela Verret Crochet and husband, Lydell, Kathy Verret Mattingly and husband, John, and Jack David Verret Jr. and wife, Krista; four great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Anthony Verret Sr.; her second husband, Joseph Luby Lyons; her parents, Edger E. Bonvillain and Effie Gautreaux Bonvillain; one brother, Hallie Bonvillain; four sisters, Hallet B. Moreau, Madeline B. Gordon, Consuelo B. Mobley, and Doris Bonvillain; and two stepbrothers, Houston Rodrigue and Eulan Rodrigue. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Church of Houma. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 30. 2006 1:34AM Willard Morga n Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2006/t0604.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willard "Peck" Morgan, 85, a native of Ranger, Texas, and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 27, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Cleone Samanie Morgan of Gainesville, Texas; one son, Willard Morgan of Tyler, Texas; two daughters, Audry Lee McPhail of Tuscola, Texas, and Shirley Bernard Stephens of Edmund, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Ray and Berta Morgan; one son, Jimmie Dale Morgan; three brothers, Elmer, Earl and Ray Morgan; and one sister, Inez Morgan. He was a member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. He served as a military policeman in the Army guarding POW's at Camp Livingston until World War II ended in 1945. He retired in 1973 from Mobile Oil Company. =======================================================================