Obituaries for APRIL 2007; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 3: 21 April through 30 April Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 2 May 2007 ********************************************** 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 21. 2007 12:12AM Janet Albert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janet Louise Loupe Albert, 81, a native of Port Arthur, Texas, and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:54 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Dale Ralph Albert Jr., Keith Alexander Albert, Wade Joseph Albert, Todd James Albert and Lynn Theogene Albert; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Ralph Albert Sr.; her parents, Alexander James Loupe Sr. and Eunice Bergeron Loupe; and one brother, Alexander James Loupe Jr. She was a Nicholls State University house mom for 25 years and a member of the Catholic Daughters. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2007 12:17AM Terry Aucoin Picture Terry Paul "Cuz" "Weasel" Aucoin, 55, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Catholic Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Merlyn Ann Toups Aucoin; his father, Clarence P. "Mr. Beautiful" Aucoin; two sons, Travis Paul Aucoin and Jeff Robert Aucoin; one brother, Daniel J. Frickie; and one sister, Wanda "Mitzi" Duet. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Rita Perere Aucoin. He was a 1971 graduate of Thibodaux High School and was employed by the Assumption Parish Waterworks District as a superintendent for 31 years. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Tattnall (DDG19), USS Robert A Owens (DD865) and the USS C.R. Ware (DD865), where he worked as a ship serviceman, cut hair and ran the ship store. He traveled to 26 countries, and he worked at the Rinky Dink through high school. He was an avid deer hunter and a fisherman. He enjoyed going to casinos. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2007 12:15AM Rosalie Bass Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosalie W. Bass, 74, a native of Houma and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Sunday, April 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Henry Bass Jr. and wife, Katherine, Alexander Bass and Charlie Bass and wife, Linda; two daughters, Ione Bass Dillard and Deborah Ann Bass Jones and husband, Michael Jones Sr.; one brother, Northern Nixon; three sisters, Rosemary Nixon, Vivian Nixon and Ruth Miller; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hortance Stewart Whittaker Nixon; her father Henry Whittaker; her stepfather, the Rev. Cleveland Nixon; one daugher, Janice Bass Williams; three sisters, Gladys Nixon, Ruby W. Wolfe and Margarite N. Sims; and one brother Lloyd Nixon. She was Baptist and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church, where she served as a Deaconess. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2007 12:05AM Cleon Bridges Cleon E. "Trey" Bridges III, 35, a native of Houma and a resident of Opelousas, died at 2:05 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, E.J. Bridges Jr.; and his stepfather and mother, Vinton Crosby and Gayle Crosby; one brother, Corey J. Bridges; one stepbrother, Kurt Crosby and wife, Susan; one stepsister, Paddy Crosby; one nephew, Caine Bridges; and two nieces, MacKenzie and Abby Bridges. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, C.E. Bridges, Nellie Bridges, Noel Bergeron and Myrtle Bergeron; and one aunt, Betty Foret. He was Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a Mason, and his hobbies included dancing and enjoying life. He loved his family and his friends. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2007 12:11AM Howard Cortez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Howard "Blue-Moon" Cortez, 74, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nazie Cortez; three sons, Alan Cortez, Murphy Cortez and Kelly Cortez; two daughters, Karen Bellanger and Laura Granier; two sisters, Vida Martinez and Marian Granier; 11 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Laura Cortez; one sister, Earline Cortez; and two grandchildren, Megan Granier and Ann Bellanger. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2007 12:12AM Katina Griffin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Katina Lyn Griffin, 34, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gray, died Thursday, April 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by her father, Russell Griffin Sr.; two brothers, Russell Griffin Jr. and Shannon Griffin; and four sisters, Connie Winslow, Pamela G. Mitchell, Stephanie Brown and Wendy Griffin. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Jones Griffin; and her grandparents Alex Griffin, Leola Griffin Hymes and Evelyn Cooks Jones. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 20. 2007 11:58PM Arnold Matherne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arnold J. Matherne Jr., 63, a native of Raceland, a former resident of New Orleans for 25 years, and a resident of Slidell, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Caro l C. Matherne; his mother, Corinne R. Matherne; his mother-in-law Marie Folse Crotwell; one son, Kenneth Ray Matherne and wife, Danielle C. Matherne; two daughters, Cynthia P. Gadonneix and husband, Chris R. Gadonneix, and Lisa M. Duffy and husband, Thomas J. Duffy; one sister, Jean M. Folse; several nieces and nephews; and four grandchildren, Eric Gadonneix, Melinda Duffy, David Gadonneix and Tyler J. Matherne. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold J. Matherne Sr.; and his father- in-law, Ray Crotwell. He was a member of the International Association of Firefighters. Donations can be made in his name to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for America or the American Cancer Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2007 12:13AM Louis Mire Louis Joseph Mire, 76, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Dupuy Mire; two half-brothers, Carroll and Richard Mire; two half-sisters, Joyce Mire Daigle and Barbara Mire Andras. He was preceded in death by his parents, Royal Mire and Lillia Lorio Mire. ======================== April 21. 2007 12:03AM Arthur Sanford Picture Arthur "Sugarbear" Sanford, 36, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 16, 2007. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Siracusa Recreation Center in Morgan City. He was cremated. He is survived by his mother, Treasure Ann Singleton and his stepfather, Roderick Singleton, both of Morgan City; his father, Walter Franklin of New Orleans; one son, Deamon Bolt of Thibodaux; one daughter, Elania Baytop of Jeanerette; five brothers, Lashawn Franklin of New Iberia, Eric Dwayne Hunt of Atlanta, Mark Anthony Griffin of Lake Charles, Larry Sanford of Berwick and Roderick Singleton Jr. of Arlington, Wash.; and two sisters, Cachet Banks O'Gwin of Bayou Vista and Kimberly Renee Griffin of Lake Charles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 21. 2007 12:07AM Elton Savoie Elton "Coon" Vincent Savoie, 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Larose, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lois Gremillion Savoie; three sons, Bobby, Louis Savoie and Daryal Savoie; two daughters, Gladys Witzel and Mona Sue Waguespack; three sisters, Verna Mae Pellegrin, Emma Lee Boudreaux and Carol Bergeron; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Douglas Savoie and Emily Picou Savoie; one brother, Ira Savoie; and one sister, Meloria Charpentier. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 22. 2007 12:29AM Azora Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Azora Marie Portier Bergeron, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; one brother, Jimmy Portier of Galliano; three sisters, Aldoris Portier, Odile P. Pellerin of Houma and Laura Mae Portier of Zachary; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Joseph Bergeron; her parents, Edward Portier and Mary Henry Portier; two brothers, Johnny Portier and Harold Portier; and one sister, Anna P. Carrere. She was a retired bus driver for the Terrebonne Association for Retarded Citizens after 22 years. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 22. 2007 12:33AM Roland Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland Anthony Boudreaux, 76, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, died at 5:36 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Ayo Boudreaux; two sons, Barry James Boudreaux and Art David Boudreaux; one daughter, Monique Nicole Boudreaux; one sister, Shirley Boudreaux; three grandchildren, Melissa Boudreaux Naquin, Haley Boudreaux Montez and Michael Braud Boudreaux; and two great-grandchildren, Adeline Jane Naquin and Alyse Michelle Naquin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilman Theopile Boudreaux and Antoinette Marie Dantin Boudreaux; and two sons, Michael Terry Boudreaux and Guy Matthew Boudreaux. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 22. 2007 12:32AM Richard Brunies, Jr. Richard Henry Brunies Jr., 81, a native of Bucktown and a resident of Grand Isle, died at 7:52 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Services will be Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Vernice Vizier Brunies; one son, Gary W. Brunies and wife Theresa; one brother, Melvin "Windy" Brunies; numerous nieces and nephews, William Kirsch and Gladys Kirsch, Warren Brunies Sr. and Margie Brunies, Pierre Cazalot and Laura Cazalot, Ferdinand and Marianne Dimm and Leo "Red" Brunies; one grandson and namesake, Richard Brunies; two granddaughters, Nikki Brunies and Dana Bernier; and one great-granddaugher, Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard H. Brunies Sr. and Laura DuQuecron. He was a Catholic and a parishioner of Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. He was a decorated veteran of World War II serving as staff sergeant in the 25th infantry. He was a councilman for the town of Grand Isle during the 1970s. He was a very caring man who enjoyed helping and pleasing friends and family. He retired from Exxon after 30 years. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 22. 2007 12:31AM James Buquet, Jr, Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Joseph Bouquet Jr., 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:47 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Glenny Lee Castagnos Buquet of Houma; one son, J.J. Buquet III and wife, Sinclair Mercer Buquet, of Houma; two daughters, Andree Buquet Casey and husband, Carleton, of Houma, and Michelle Buquet Golding and husband, Staunton Golding, of Denver, Colo.; nine grandchildren, Carleton Casey Jr., John Casey, Alexandra Casey, James Buquet IV, Mary Mercer Buquet, Ellie Golding, Maggie Golding, Hank Golding and Sarah Grace Golding. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Joseph Buquet Sr. and Diana Daigle Buquet; one brother, John Buquet; and one sister, Edna Buquet Prejean. He was owner and CEO of Buquet Distributing Co. and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended Bayou Cane Elementary School, Terrebonne High School and is a graduate of Louisiana State University. While at LSU, he served as manager of the football and baseball teams, and he was a member of the L-Club. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Memorial donations can be made to the James J. Buquet Bayouland YMCA, 103 Valhi Blvd., Houma, LA, 70360; the Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders, Nicholls State University, P.O. Box 2050, Thibodaux, LA, 70301; or the Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education, P.O. Box 1503, Houma, LA 70361. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 22. 2007 12:31AM Argentine Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Argentine Chaisson Guidry, 101, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo 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 two daughters, Ruth Landry of Houma and Yvette Boudreaux and husband, Milton Boudreaux Jr.; one son-in-law, Malcolm Poiencot of Houma; one sister, Lela C. Sigur and husband, Carroll, of Houma; 13 grandchildren, Barry Landry and wife, Karen, Debbie Galbreath, Karla Basco, Kelly Landry and wife, Celeste, Dina Landry, Greg Landry and wife, Carissa, Keith Poiencot and wife, Sherilyn, Beth McElroy and husband, Burt, Donna Blanchard and husband, Robert, Brian Poiencot and wife, Nettie, Andy Poiencot and wife, Dana, Rhonda LeBeouf and husband, Bryan, and Milton Boudreaux III; 23 great-granchildren; six step- great-granchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Guidry; her parents, Dovie Chaisson and Rebecca Bergeron Chaisson; one son-in-law, Felix "Bert" Landry; five brothers, Johnny Chaisson, Sterling Chaisson, Leslie Chaisson, Anthony Chaisson and Edwin Chaisson; and two sisters, Rena Blanchard and Lois Chaisson. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 22. 2007 12:32AM Marie Ledet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Josephine Babin Ledet, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:59 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Nicholas A. Ledet of Houma; two sons, Dale Ledet and wife, Cindy, of Luling and Mark Ledet and wife, Mary, of Houma; four daughters, Judith Chauvin of Luling, Connie Laster and husband, Bobby, of Destrehan, Mary Fanguy and Donna Ledet of Houma; two brothers, Phillip Babin of Metairie and Milton Babin and wife Pat of Houma; one sister, Marion Babin (Sister Mary Austin) of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, Christopher Chauvin, Lindy Bourgeois and husband Loyd, Jamie Laird and husband Ryan, Erica Sanders and husband, Joshua, Zachary Laster, Phillip Ledet, Emily Fanguy and Adam Ledet; four great-grandchildren, Preston, Ella, Luke and Sophie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Edna Chaisson Babin; three brothers, Harry Babin, Nolan Babin and Edward Babin; two sisters, Mildred Hebert and Eva Babin; and two son-in-laws, Danny Chauvin and Steve Fanguy. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 22. 2007 12:33AM William Nutter Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William "Bill" Ira Nutter, 58, a native of Fort Bragg, N.C., and a resident of Houma, died at 8:05 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Elvire Creel Nutter; two sons, Robert Nutter and wife, Kandy, and Ben J. Nutter and companion, John A. Parsons; two brothers-in- law, Hardie Creel and wife, Phyllis, and Kevin Creel and wife, Lianna; and one sister, Evelyn Jane Slater and husband, Alton. He was preceded in death by her parents, James Nutter Jr. and Martha Armstrong Nutter; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 22. 2007 12:30AM Ernest Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest Joseph Pellegrin, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Mona Carlos Pellegrin; one son, Timmy Pellegrin and wife, Heidi; one daughter, Julie Blanchard and husband, Greg; four brothers, Donald Pellegrin, Robert "Bob" Pellegrin, Murphy Pellegrin Jr. and Merlin Pellegrin; two sisters, Lois Charpentier and Joyce Dietrich; and four grandchildren, Ross Pellegrin, Elizabeth Pellegrin, Griffin Blanchard and Jackson Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy Pellegrin and Clothilde Blanchard Pellegrin; one infant daughter; and one sister, Mary Ann Babin. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a member of the military. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 22. 2007 12:29AM Elton Savoie Elton "Coon" Vincent Savoie, 79, a native of Houma and a resident of Larose, died at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lois Gremillion Savoie; three sons, Bobby, Louis Savoie and Daryal Savoie; two daughters, Gladys Witzel and Mona Sue Waguespack; three sisters, Verna Mae Pellegrin, Emma Lee Boudreaux and Carol Bergeron; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Douglas Savoie and Emily Picou Savoie; one brother, Ira Savoie; and one sister, Meloria Charpentier. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 23. 2007 11:26AM Azora Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Azora Marie Portier Bergeron, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Edward Luke Bergeron of Houma, Raymond Bergeron and wife, Shirley, of Gray and Daniel Paul Bergeron and wife, Danette, of Houma; one brother, Jimmy Portier of Galliano; three sisters, Aldoris Portier, Odile P. Pelle rin of Houma and Laura Mae Portier of Zachary; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Joseph Bergeron; her parents, Edward Portier and Mary Henry Portier; two brothers, Johnny Portier and Harold Portier; and one sister, Anna P. Carrere. She was a bus driver for the Terrebonne Association for Retarded Citizens for 22 years before retiring. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== pril 23. 2007 11:27AM Richard Brunies Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Henry Brunies Jr., 81, a native of Bucktown and a resident of Grand Isle for the past 60 years, died at 7:52 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. 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, Vernice Vizier Brunies; his devoted and only son, Gary W. Brunies; her daughter-in-law, Theresa; his adored grandson and namesake, Richard Brunies; two adopted granddaughters, Nikki Brunies and Dana Bernier; one great-granddaughter, Madison; one brother, Melvin "Windy" Brunies; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura DuQuecron and Richard H. Brunies Sr.; his sisters and brothers-in-law, William and Glayds Kirsche, Warren Sr. and Margie Brunies, Pierre and Laura Cazalot, Ferdinand and Marianne Dimm and Leo "Red" Brunies. He was a decorated veteran of World War II serving as staff sergeant in the 25th infantry. He was a councilman for the town of Grand Isle during the 1970s. He retired from Exxon after 30 years of service. He was a parishioner of Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. He was an extremely caring, devoted and generous husband, father-in-law and grandfather. He most enjoyed helping and pleasing his family and friends. He will be greatly and sadly missed by them. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 23. 2007 11:28AM James Buquet Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Joseph Buquet Jr., 80, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:47 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Glenny Lee Castagnos Buquet of Houma; one son, J.J. Buquet III and wife, Sinclair Mercer Buquet, of Houma; two daughters, Andree Buquet Casey and husband, Carleton, of Houma and Michelle Buquet Golding and husband, Staunton Golding, of Denver; nine grandchildren, Carleton Casey Jr., John Casey, Alexandra Casey, James Buquet IV, Mary Mercer Buquet, Ellie Golding, Maggie Golding, Hank Golding and Sarah Grace Golding. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Joseph Buquet Sr. and Diana Daigle Buquet; one brother, John Buquet; and one sister, Edna Buquet Prejean. He was owner and CEO of Buquet Distributing Co. and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He attended Bayou Cane Elementary School, Terrebonne High School and is a graduate of Louisiana State University. While at LSU, he served as manager of the football and baseball teams, and he was a member of the L-Club. Buquet served as president of LA Terre Broadcasting Corp. (KTIB-AM, KHOM-FM), Funderburk Insurance Agency and Buquet Realty Co. Buquet also served as chairman of the board of First National Bank and Coastal Commerce Bank of Houma, a local bank he helped organize and later served as chairman emeritus. He served as chairman of the board for the Beer Industry League of Louisiana, the Louisiana Beer Wholesalers Association and the National Beer Wholesalers Association Services Committee. Civically, he served as president of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, commander of the American Legion, president of the Houma Rotary Club, charter president of Terrebonne Arts, Inc., first vice president of the YMCA, president of the Nicholls Century Club, president of the Charles H. Shedd School for Dyslexia, president of the Vandebilt School Board and chairman of Vandebilt Autumn Festival. Buquet also served on the board of directors of CABLE, the Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education and the Nicholls State University School of Business Advisory Board. He served as fund-raising chairman for the Vandebilt Capital Campaign, the St. Francis de Sales school air-conditioning drive, the church roof drive and the renovation of the Youth Center. He was the fund-raising chairman of the Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education endowment campaign, the chairman of the parish's Canister Drive for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Buquet received the Life Time Achievement Award for community service from the National Beer Wholesalers Association. He was also given the Harvey Peltier Award and the Corporate Mark of Honor Award from Nicholls State University. He was honored as Terrebonne's "Most Useful Citizen of the Year" and was the only non-Thibodaux resident selected to be grand marshal of the Thibodaux Fireman's Fair, a distinction he was most proud of. This month, the Bayouland YMCA honored Buquet by renaming the facility the James J. Buquet Bayouland YMCA. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Memorial donations can be made to the James J. Buquet Bayouland YMCA, 103 Valhi Blvd., Houma, LA, 70360; the Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders, Nicholls State University, P.O. Box 2050, Thibodaux, LA, 70310; or the Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education, P.O. Box 1503, Houma, LA 70361. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 23. 2007 11:30AM Argentine Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Argentine Chaisson Guidry, 101, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Landry of Houma and Yvette Boudreaux and husband, Milton Boudreaux Jr.; one son-in-law, Malcolm Poiencot of Houma; one sister, Lela C. Sigur and husband, Carroll, of Houma; 13 grandchildren, Barry Landry and wife, Karen, Debbie Galbreath, Karla Basco, Kelly Landry and wife, Celeste, Dina Landry, Greg Landry and wife, Carissa, Keith Poiencot and wife, Sherilyn, Beth McElroy and husband, Burt, Donna Blanchard and husband, Robert, Brian Poiencot and wife, Nettie, Andy Poiencot and wife, Dana, Rhonda LeBeouf and husband, Bryan, and Milton Boudreaux III; 23 great-granchildren; six step- great-granchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Joseph Guidry; one daughter, Dolly Poiencot; her parents, Dovie Chaisson and Rebecca Bergeron Chaisson; one son-in-law, Felix "Bert" Landry; five brothers, Johnny Chaisson, Sterling Chaisson, Leslie Chaisson, Anthony Chaisson and Edwin Chaisson; and two sisters, Rena Blanchard and Lois Chaisson. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 23. 2007 11:31AM Ernest Navarre Picture ========== A photo is a vailable for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest Joseph Navarre, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 11:10 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Isabelle Eve Dupre Navarre; one son Ernest "E.J." Navarre Jr. and wife, Tammy; three daughters, Brenda N. Trosclair of Gray, Mona Faye N. Fanguy of Bayou Blue and Jeanie N. Songe of Houma; three sisters, Margie Boudreaux and Virginia Hebert of Bayou Blue and Audrey Devalcourt of Lafayette; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcellin and Jennie Bergeron Navarre; one daughter, Melissa Kaye Navarre; and two brothers, Norris and Horace Navarre. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 23. 2007 11:25AM Kyndal Verdin Kyndal Lee Verdin, 27, a native and resident of Houma, died in a motorcycle crash at 11:46 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at noon Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Careese Verret Verdin of Houma; one daughter, Kyndalyn Lyne Verdin of Houma; his parents, Bobby and Susie Verdin Slaughter of Bayou Dularge; two brothers, Brandon Slaughter of Houma and Brian Slaughter of Marshall County, Ala.; three sisters, Kami Slaughter and companion, Michael Mears, of Baton Rouge, Keyna Slaughter of Houma and Melanie Slaughter of Marshall County; and his grandparents, Bill and Alice Slaughter of Kingsport, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eva and John Verdin. He was a tug-boat captain with Esketein Marine Services. He was a member of the Bayou Dularge Volunteer Fire department and an avid motorcycle rider. He loved his wife, daughter and many friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 24. 2007 11:16AM Clothilde Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clothilde Mire Adams, 98, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 3:48 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Paul Ruben Adams and Karl Adams Sr.; one daughter, Sylvia Falcon; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, O'Neil Adams; her parents, Dennis Mire and Eugenie LeRay Mire; one daughter, Ruth Bertha Adams; eight brothers, Abdon, Jerome, Andrew, Emile, Claude, Francis, Paul and Russell; and four sisters, Mary Gaiennie, Linda Adams, Viola Adams and Anna Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 24. 2007 11:16AM Lillian Chiasson Lillian A. Chiasson, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:23 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, A.J. and Junius Chiasson; three daughters, LouAnn Benoit, Betty Chiasson and Lori Liner; one brother, Wilton Vicknair; four sisters, Mildred Ford, Hazel Chiasson, Rose Guidry and Anna Mae Naquin; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Agney J. Chiasson; her parents, Wilson Vicknair and Zulmae Duet Vicknair; one son, Tommy Chiasson; one brother, Lester Vicknair; and one sister, Vivian Chiasson. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 24. 2007 11:23AM Anne Farrell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anne Blackwell Farrell, 86, a native of Atlanta and resident of Marietta, Ga., died April 21, 2007. A graveside service will be held Thursday at St. Francis Cemetery No. 2 on West Main Street at 11 a.m. Farrell, formerly of Houma, is survived by three sons, John Farrell, Terry Farrell and Robert Farrell; one daughter, Nancy Rikard; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama and worked for the Fulton County (Georgia) Department of Public Welfare. She also served in the SPARS, the U.S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve during World War II. After the war, she attended Tulane University's graduate school of social work. She was a member of the Lions and Lioness Club in Houma and active in the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She also worked as a social worker for Catholic Charities in Houma for more than 17 years. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 24. 2007 11:28AM Hazel LeCompte Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Marie Boudreaux LeCompte, 94, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Houma, died Monday, at 2:50 a.m. April 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her companion Al Cowan; three sons, Nolan LeCompte Jr., Thomas LeCompte of Houma and Daniel P. LeCompte and wife, Patti, of Richmond, Va.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan P. LeCompte Sr.; her parents, Cleveland Boudreaux and Euphemia Champagne Boudreaux; and two brothers, Harold Anthony Boudreaux and Percy J. Boudreaux. She was a retired sales clerk who worked for A&M J.C. Dupont Department Store. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 24. 2007 11:24AM Blanche Maronge Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Blanche Falgout Maronge, 57, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 6:47 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007. A memorial service will be held at a later date for family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Bobbie "Joe" Maronge; two sons, Billy Maronge and Bobby Maronge and wife, Edmee; seven brothers, Roy, Sheryl, Jerry, Calvin, Alvin Ronald and Roger Falgout; five sisters, Anna Lee Thomasee, Phyllis Leonard, Joyce Falgout, Carla LeBouef and Linda Jackson; and two grandchildren, Kip and Justine Maronge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eustis and Della Pitre Falgout; two brothers, Larry and Ray Falgout; and one sister, Tina Falgout. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 24. 2007 11:30AM Kyndal Verdin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kyndal Lee Verdin, 27, a native and resident of Houma, died in a motorcycle crash at 11:46 p.m. Satur day, April 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at noon Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Careese Verret Verdin of Houma; one daughter, Kyndalyn Lyne Verdin of Houma; his parents, Bobby and Susie Verdin Slaughter of Bayou Dularge; two brothers, Brandon Slaughter of Houma and Brian Slaughter of Marshall County, Ala.; three sisters, Kami Slaughter and companion, Michael Mears, of Baton Rouge, Keyna Slaughter of Houma and Melanie Slaughter of Marshall County; and his grandparents, Bill and Alice Slaughter of Kingsport, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eva and John Verdin. He was a tug-boat captain with Esketein Marine Services. He was a member of the Bayou Dularge Volunteer Fire department and an avid motorcycle rider. He loved his wife, daughter and many friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 24. 2007 11:25AM Ernest Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest "Mannie" Junior Williams, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evelma Fitch Williams of Houma; three sons, Ernest Williams and wife, Angela, Travis Williams and wife, Shanta', and Todd Williams and wife, Krystle, of Houma; two daughters, Tammy Morgan and companion, Stuart Martin, and Liz Sanderford and husband, Danny, of Houma; one brother, Jessie Williams of Houma; two sisters, Delores Hotard of Houma and Laura Mae VanSomern of Slidell; and five grandchildren, Brittany Lynn Sanderford, Taylor Renee Sanderford, Nygel Adam Williams, Madison Nicole Williams and Landen Travis Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Anthony Williams and Aleah Gregoire Williams; and two brothers, Frank Williams and Wilton Williams. He was a retired welder with SMATCO for 24 years. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will always be remembered as a neat man who had a great attention for detail. He was a patient man who always had time to listen. He was a great family man to some and a great friend to all. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 25. 2007 12:08PM Terry Aucoin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Terry Paul "Cuz" "Weasel" Aucoin, 55, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Merlyn Ann Toups Aucoin; his father, Clarence P. "Mr. Beautiful" Aucoin; two sons, Travis Paul Aucoin and Jeff Robert Aucoin; one brother, Daniel J. Frickie; and one sister, Wanda "Mitzi" Duet. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Rita Perere Aucoin. He was a 1971 graduate of Thibodaux High School and was employed by the Assumption Parish Waterworks District as a superintendent for 31 years. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Tattnall (DDG19), USS Robert A Owens (DD865) and the USS C.R. Ware (DD865), where he worked as a ship serviceman, cut hair and ran the ship store. He traveled to 26 countries, and he worked at the Rinky Dink through high school. He was an avid deer hunter and a fisherman. He enjoyed going to casinos. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2007 11:55AM Bert Chauvin Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bert Joseph Chauvin Jr., 58, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 8:18 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 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 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife, Tanya Billgren Chauvin of Gray; his parents, Bert Joseph Chauvin Sr. and Alice Worden Chauvin of Houma; two sons, Bert Jameson Chauvin and wife, Jennifer, and Joshua Ryan Chauvin of Baton Rouge; two brothers, John Louis Chauvin and James Patrick Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Angela C. Cicero of Houma; and two grandchildren, Kaylin Elise Chauvin and Reid Jameson Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, N.C. and Alice Aitkens Worden, and Louis J. and Mable Engeron Chauvin. He was a self-employed machinist with Totco Machine and a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. He was a member of the Krewe of Houmas and was a great and loving husband, friend, wonderful daddy and Pa Pa. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2007 11:57AM John Ellis Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Brewster Ellis Sr., 83, a native of Attleboro, Mass., and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Bob Ellis and wife, Mary, of Arlington, Texas, and John B. Ellis Jr. and wife, Corine, of Bayou Black; one daughter, Lauren E. Naquin and husband, Jody, of Houma; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Butcher Ellis; his parents, Robert Russell Ellis and Bertha Seymour Ellis; and one brother, Warren Ellis. He was self-employed of Ellis and Smitty Auto Repairs and a member of the Masonic Unity Lodge No. 267. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2007 12:13PM Thelma Falgoust Thelma Granier Falgoust, 86, a native of Bayou Bouef and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Donald J. Falgoust of Vacherie and Rodney C. Falgoust and wife, Kathleen, of New Orleans; one daughter, Fay F. Schexnayder and husband, Jerry, of Vacherie; two brothers, Norman and Leodora Granier of Bayou Bouef; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Falgoust; her parents, Theodore Granier Sr. and Louise Cortez Granier; one son, Roy Falgoust; one brother, Theodore Granier Jr.; and one sister, Marie G. Parsons. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2007 11:55AM Christopher Griffin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Christopher Russell Griffin, 24, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home i n Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne Naquin Griffin; his parents, Russell Griffin and Alice Alvis Griffin; one son, Christian Christopher Griffin; two daughters, Alyshia Marie Griffin and Destiny Renee' Griffin; and brothers, Kenneth Murray, Kerry Carter and other brothers and sisters. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2007 12:12PM Lena Hernandez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lena Politz Meyer Hernandez, 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 1:20 a.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Lee Meyer and wife, Sugar, Dutch Meyer and wife, Betty Lou, Glenn Meyer and wife, Linda, Lon Meyer and wife, Emily, and Earl Hernandez and wife, Maria; 10 grandchildren, Ricky, Tommy, Barbara, Jennifer, Jacob, Christopher, Judd and Katie Meyer, Brett and Garbrielle Hernandez; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Politz Triche and Rosemary Politz and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two infant daughters, Tina and Barbara Hernandez; one grandson, Ben Meyer; four sisters, Odette Barras, Rita Chauvin, Josie Maraist and Gloria Talbot; and two brothers, Sam and Henry Politz. She was a devout Catholic and served her church throughout her life. She was a U.S. Army veteran. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2007 12:07PM Mildred Landry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mildred O. Landry, 88, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday April 19, 2007. There will be no visitation or services. She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Rodrigue and husband, Ronald, and Barbara Landry; one daughter-in-law, Betty Landry; two sons, Douglas Landry and wife, Marion, and Michael Landry and wife, Jana; 24 grandchildren; 43 great- grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Landry; one son, Larry Landry; her parents, Therence and Clotilde R. Oubre; four brothers, Calvin, Ernest, Clamce and Lawrence Oubre; and three sisters, Celie Chenier, Gladys Becnel and Delores Ockmond. Her body was donated to science. ======================== April 25. 2007 11:56AM Elise Larousse Elise C. Larousse, 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007. She donated her body to LSU/Tulane Medical Center. She is survived by one brother, Wilbur Larousse; two nieces, Linda Simoneaux and Deborah Dominique; two grand-nephews and two grand-nieces; one great-grand-niece and two great-grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Beulah P. Larousse; one sister, Marie Larousse; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Larousse; and one nephew, Randolph Larousse. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2007 11:59AM Michael LeBlanc Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael "Mike" LeBlanc Sr., 53, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Billie Sue Ratcliff LeBlanc; his mother, Rita Deroche LeBlanc; three sons, Michael LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Nikki, Joshua LeBlanc and Jeremy LeBlanc; two daughters, Nicole Chaisson and husband, Nicholas, and Dayla Buquet and husband, Greg; five brothers, Ernest LeBlanc, Robert LeBlanc and wife, Gail, Herman LeBlanc and wife, Tammy, Mason LeBlanc and wife, Donna, and James Duplantis and wife, Tanya; four sisters, Mable Benoit and husband, Leo, Rita Ann Hebert and husband, William, Patricia Hebert and husband, Howard, and Theresa Authement and husband, Travis; one sister-in-law, Sandra Breaux LeBlanc; seven grandchildren, Gennia Buquet, Hunter LeBlanc, Haili Rose LeBlanc, Shawn Buquet, Hayden Buquet, Kayli LeBlanc and Myka LeBlanc; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace LeBlanc; his grandparents, Joseph and Edna DeRoche; and one brother, Daniel LeBlanc. He was a member of the Marine Corps League and a member of Toys for Tots. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement. ======================== April 25. 2007 11:57AM Hazel LeCompte Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Marie Boudreaux LeCompte, 94, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Houma, died Monday, at 2:50 a.m. April 23, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Nolan LeCompte Jr., Thomas LeCompte of Houma and Daniel P. LeCompte and wife, Patti, of Richmond, Va.; three grandchildren, Andre LeCompte, Danielle LeCompte and Angela LeCompte Mothe; and her special friend, Al Cowan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan P. LeCompte Sr.; her parents, Cleveland Boudreaux and Euphemia Champagne Boudreaux; and two brothers, Harold Anthony Boudreaux and Percy J. Boudreaux. She was a retired sales clerk who worked for A&M J.C. Dupont Department Store. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2007 12:07PM Pearl Porche Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pearl Marie Guidry Porche, 85, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by two brothers, Lee Guidry and Charles Guidry; her caregiver, Lona Lovell Smith; and numerous nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sampson Joseph Guidry Sr. and Olga Duplantis Guidry; six brothers, Rudolph "Peco" Guidry, Elward "Tutty" Guidry, Ralph Guidry, Sampson "Coo" Guidry, Lloyd "Pattot" Guidry and Raoul Guidry; and one sister, Lois Guidry Souther. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She donated her body to science. ======================== April 25. 2007 11:54AM Alice Steinkampf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alice Cenac Steinkampf, 96, a native of Houma and resident of Birmingham, Ala., died Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, William Steinkampf Jr. of Amman, Jordan, and Michael Steinkampf of Birmingham; seven grandchildren, Audris Steinkampf Hancock of Houston, Gretchen Steinkampf Plotner of Boston, and Lisa, Michelle, Jessica, Amy and Christopher Steinkampf, all of Birmingham; and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Hancock and Mason Plotner. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Steinkampf; her parents, Paul and Clothilde Klingman Cenac; and two sisters, Delphine Cenac Matherne and Jeanne Cenac. She was a graduate of Hotel Dieu School of Nursing Class of 1932. She was a dedicated nurse, wife, mother and grandmother. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 25. 2007 11:56AM Ernest Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest "Mannie" Junior Williams, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evelma Fitch Williams of Houma; three sons, Ernest Williams and wife, Angela, Travis Williams and wife, Shanta', and Todd Williams and wife, Krystle, of Houma; two daughters, Tammy Morgan and companion, Stuart Martin, and Liz Sanderford and husband, Danny, of Houma; one brother, Jessie Williams of Houma; two sisters, Delores Hotard of Houma and Laura Mae VanSomern of Slidell; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Anthony Williams and Aleah Gregoire Williams; and two brothers, Frank Williams and Wilton Williams. He was a retired welder with SMATCO for 24 years and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 26. 2007 1:18PM Margaret Authement Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Margaret "Mar Mae" McIntire Authement, 85, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Chris Authement of Gibson; four daughters, Joni Broussard of Gulfport, Miss., Carole Duval of Gibson, Fay Kurkjy of Lexington, Ky., and Anne Authement of Gibson; one sister, Marjorie McIntire Porche of Gibson; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Y. "J.Y." Authement; her parents, Daniel C. "Bud" McIntire and Clysse Tarleton McIntire; one daughter, Margaret "Sister" Rodrigue; one son-in-law, Steve Duval; three brothers, Carroll Daniel McIntire, John Tarleton McIntire and Klein McIntire; and one sister, Clysse McIntire Bourgeois. She was a retired postal clerk with the U.S. Postal Service with 28 years of service and was a retired school teacher for Terrebonne Parish School Board. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2007 12:06PM Bertha Blake Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha Blake, 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Arthur Hale of Denver and Henry Bolden of Houma; one daughter, Buffie Bolden of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Heulan Blake; her parents, Ceola Elliot and Issac Newton; one brother, Herman Elliot; and her grandparents, Levolia Elliot, Elizabeth Williams and Bertha Newton. She was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2007 1:19PM Ursula Carmichael Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ursula Miller Carmichael, 84, a native of Verdunville, a former resident of Centerville and resident of Houma, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin. Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Franklin Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Earl "Danny" Carmichael Jr. and wife, Perina, of Houma; one brother, Robert "Bob" Miller Jr. of Franklin; one sister, Grace Braud and husband, Talton, of Centerville; four grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Carmichael Sr.; her parents, Robert E. Miller Sr. and Irma A. Cunningham Miller; two brothers, C.J. and Gerald Miller; and one sister Hilda Miller. She was a dedicated nurse and nursing instructor. Ibert's Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2007 1:15PM Brett Feet Brett Michael Feet, 17, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Gene Gilliland and Sandra Feet; and one sister, Cheyanne Feet. He was preceded in death by one sister, Angel Feet. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2007 1:17PM Geraldine Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine "Gerry" Belles Guidry, 61, a native and resident of Chalmette until Hurricane Katrina, a former resident of Bayou Blue and resident of Moreauville, died after a lengthy illness, Sunday, April 22, 2007. A memorial service will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, John "Jay" Polit and Samuel Vasser and wife, Christine; five daughters, Charlene P. Authement and husband, Ashful, Angelle G. Foret and husband, Danny, Nancy A. Guidry and companion, Yolette Broom, Gerilynn G. Lopez and husband, Luis, and Juanita M. Guidry; three stepchildren, Roland Guidry, Virgil Guidry and Leona Gagneaux; her mother, Bina G. Belles; one brother, Wayne G. Belles and wife, Teresa; one sister, Carol B. Desselle and husband, Harry John; 13 grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Yancy Paul Guidry; her father, Howard C. Belles; and one granddaughter, Kayla Gagneaux. She was a switch board operator for Chalmette Medical Center prior to her retirement. ======================== April 26. 2007 1:16PM Gaylen Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gaylen "Leroy" Hebert, 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:17 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Leonard Hebert; one brother, Bennet Hebert; and two sisters, Bonnie Doucet and Marla Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond P. and Bethany Burleigh Hebert; and one brother, William "Thayne" Hebert. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2007 4:10PM Antoine Lodrigue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm an d click on the name of interest. ========== Antoine Nolan Lodrigue, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by three sons, Ricky Anthony Lodrigue Sr. of Oklahoma, Ronnie Antoine Lodrigue and Michael Joseph Lodrigue of Houma; one daughter, Cindy Linda Kubiak and husband, Victor, of Houma; one sister, Marie Irene Chaisson Lodrigue of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Antoinette Evelyn Billiot Lodrigue; his parents, Eloi Mexican Lodrigue and Elizabeth Marie Billiot Lodrigue; one daughter, Deborah Lodrigue; three brothers, Junior, Ernest and Joseph Ivy Lodrigue; and three sisters, Marie Florence Lodrigue, Josephine Mable Billiot and Marie Mildred Chaisson. He was a retired attendant with Main Conoco Station. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2007 1:18PM Robert Moore Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Bob" Charles Moore, 72, a native of Rayville and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Mulberry Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn Bourg Moore of Houma; four daughters, Sydney Toups and husband, Glenn, Katherine Prejean of Huntsville, Ala., Patricia Daigle and Sarah Daigle and husband, Tommy, of Lafayette; one sister, Carolyn Sanford of Rayville; one aunt, Juanita Johnson of Rayville; eight grandchildren, Brad Voclain, Brandon Prejean, Laura Prejean, Liz Daigle, Erin Daigle, Ethan Daigle, Jeanne Daigle and Chris Toups; and two great- grandchildren, Noah Blake and Brad Roland Voclain III. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Moore and Cassie Ross Moore. He was a retired co-owner/operator of Southland Rentals and a member of Mulberry Baptist Church. He was a Mason and a member of the Shriners. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2007 1:19PM Russell Pitre Russell J. Pitre, 86, a resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Mire and husband, Jacques, and Toni Ann Roger and husband, Joe; one stepson, Joe Pittman; four brothers, Joseph, Kermit, Milfred and Jessie Pitre; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Clark Pitre; his second wife, Margaret Hebert Pitre; his third wife, Mary Lucille Kelly; his parents, Lillian Zeringue Pitre and Wilfred Pitre; three brothers, Shelby, Andre Waldon and Royce Pitre; and one sister, Loubelle Bourgeois. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 26. 2007 1:16PM Elizabeth Simoneaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elizabeth Dupuis Simoneaux, 93, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Claude O. Simoneaux Sr.; one daughter, Rosa Jane Simoneaux Comeaux; six grandchildren, Edward Comeaux III, Glynn Comeaux, Craig Comeaux, Corey Comeaux, Claude Simoneaux Jr. and Michel Simoneaux; and eight great-grandchildren, Ben, Brooklyn, Dakota, Josh and Caroline Comeaux, Lane Simoneaux and Logan and Jaxson Simoneaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Simoneaux; her parents, Paul Dupuis and Sidonia Solar Dupuis; one brother, Joseph Dupuis; and two sisters, Marie D. Alleman and Phelonese D. Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 27. 2007 1:43PM William Carter Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William "Bill" N. Carter, 82, a native of Montvale, Va., and a longtime resident of New Iberia, died of diabetes with his wife and family by his side at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Beau Pre' Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Grace Carter; two daughters, Wanda Talbot and husband, David, of Thibodaux and Kathy Mannina and husband, Johnny, of New Iberia; one son, Jim Carter and wife, Barbara Balongue Carter of Villanova, Pa.; four grandchildren, Chad Talbot and wife, Celeste, Brandon Talbot and wife, Leslie, and Derek and Alyssa Mannina; four great-grandchildren, Cody, Caitlin, Hannah and Hunter Talbot; one sister, Virginia Bright of Roanoke, Va.; one brother, Dave Carter and wife, Betty, of Roanoke; one nephew; Doug Carter and his daughter, Tiffany; and one niece Barbara Thomas and husband, Wayne, and her family, K.W., John, Susan and Peter. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Annie Carter. At 18 years of age he joined the U.S. Army and won numerous military honors including the Purple Heart while serving in the Army 3rd Infantry Division during World War II. At this time he saw action in Africa, Sicily, southern France, Austria and Germany. After the war in 1948, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in New Orleans where he met and married Grace Clement of Labadieville. His last tour of duty was Vietnam before retiring from military service in 1967. Upon retirement he owned and operated Carter's IGA Foodliner on North Lewis Street in New Iberia where together with his wife, they built a successful business. In 1985 he finally retired from the grocery business, and he became a volunteer employee of Datterive Hospital and the VFW in New Iberia. He was a loving husband, father, decorated military veteran and businessman. Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:43PM Adam Clement Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adam P. Clement, 51, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:53 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Dunn Clement; one son, Lonnie J. Clement Jr.; one brother, Lonnie J. Clement Sr.; and five sisters, Verna C. Vedros, Maryann C. Boudreaux, Dorothy Clement, Rita C. Gros and Linda C. Cavalier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Althea Boudreaux Clement; and one brother, Jesse J. Clement. He was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:44PM Nicholas Delco Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nicholas "Doogie" Delco, 14, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Nicole Delco and Dameon Bissant; and one sister, Cara S. Delco. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carolyn M. Johnson and Earl L. Johnson. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:44PM Gaylen Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gaylen "Leroy" Hebert, 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:17 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Leonard Hebert; one brother, Bennet Hebert; and two sisters, Bonnie Doucet and Marla Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond P. and Bethany Burleigh Hebert; and one brother, William "Thayne" Hebert. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:45PM Bertha Kelly Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha Marie Dion Kelly, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Lyce, Alvin, Donald and Ivy Francis; four daughters, Mary, Alenora, Ella and Prescela Francis; one brother, Aubrey Dion; and three sisters, Antoinette Dion, Feliciana Bergeron and Thelma Roussell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Feliciana Billiot Dion and Lovelace Dion; nine sons, Albert, Larry, Norris, Calvin, Delvin, Melvin, Vinice, Manule and Brady Francis; one brother, Antoine Dion; and one sister, Rita Francis. She was a housewife and was Catholic. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:46PM Mary Kimball Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary W. Kimball, 84, a native of Bayou Current and resident of Magnolia, died at Beacham Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, Tuesday, April 24, 2007. No services are scheduled. She is survived by two sons, Dave and Eddie Dupre of Houma; one daughter, Margaret Gleason of Magnolia; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Kimball; her husbands, Eddie Dupre and Ervin Gautreaux; four brothers; one sister; one daughter, Jewel Helen Domangue; and one great-grandchild, Scott Allen Hemple. She enjoyed spending time with her three youngest grandchildren, Marion, Savana Oberhauser and Seth Gleason, and enjoyed sewing, embroidery and reading. She was known by all as "Old Granny" and left many fond memories for all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by her loving family. Hartman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:47PM Paulette Kreamer Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paulette "Polly" T. Kreamer, 63, a native of Venice and resident of Raceland, died at 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wilbert J. Kraemer; four sons, Michael, Ray, Ralph and Jason Kraemer; one daughter, Tammy K. Zenthoefer; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ethel D. Tiser; one son, Dwayne Kreamer; two brothers, Oscar Lee Tiser and Tommy Claude Tiser; and one sister, Hazel Ann Chiasson. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:47PM Antoine Lodrigue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoine Nolan Lodrigue, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by three sons, Ricky Anthony Lodrigue Sr. of Oklahoma, Ronnie Antoine Lodrigue and Michael Joseph Lodrigue of Houma; one daughter, Cindy Lodrigue Kubiak and husband, Victor, of Houma; one sister, Marie Irene Chaisson Lodrigue of Houma; two brothers, Louis Mac Lodrigue and Edward Lodrigue, both of Houma; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Antoinette Evelyn Billiot Lodrigue; his parents, Eloi Mexican Lodrigue and Elizabeth Marie Billiot Lodrigue; one daughter, Deborah Lodrigue; three brothers, Junior, Ernest and Joseph Ivy Lodrigue; and three sisters, Marie Florence Lodrigue, Josephine Mable Billiot and Marie Mildred Chaisson. He was a retired attendant with Main Conoco Station. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:48PM Rosa Miles Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosa Lee Singleton Miles, 68, a native of Houma and resident of Houston, died Saturday, April 14, 2007. Graveside service will be at noon Saturday at Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Jerry Singleton III; seven brothers, Lee Miles and wife, Bernadine, of Houma, Benjamin Miles, Hurley Miles of Huntsville, Texas, John Miles of Waco, Texas, Alvin Miles of Athens, Ga., Milton Miles and wife, Leona, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Darnell Miles and wife, Claudia, of Bossier City; six sisters, Dollie Speed and husband, Homer, of Houston, Mary Ann Miles, Gloria Jones and husband, Joe Lewis, Ruth Payne, Clara Miles and Patricia Calloway and husband, Buford, all of Houma; one uncle, Arthur Butler Sr. of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Singleton Jr.; her parents, Lee Miles Sr. and Ruth Cook Miles; two children, Lawrence and Marie Singleton; two sisters, Esther Lee Miles and Evelyn M. Albohaire; two brothers, Raymond and Albert Miles; and her grandparents, Jessie and Dollie Thomas Miles and Elijah and Eva Mallory Cook. She was a 1956 graduate of Southdown High School and a retired beautician. Sacred Hope Funeral Home in Houston was in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:50PM Pearl Porche Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pearl Marie Guidry Porche, 85, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007. A gathering will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Chapel. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. She is survived by two brothers, Lee Guidry and Charles Guidry; her caregiver, Lona Lovell Smith; and numerous nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sampson Joseph Guidry Sr. and Olga Duplantis Guidry; six brothers, Rudolph "Peco" Guidry, Elward "Tutty" Guidry, Ralph Guidry, Sampson "Coo" Guidry, Lloyd "Pattot" Guidry and Raoul Guidry; and one sister, Lois Guidry Souther. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She donated her body to science. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:51PM Grace Reynolds Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Grace Mumphrey Reynolds, 89, a native of St. James and resident of Oakland, Calif., and Donaldsonville, died at her residence in Donaldsonville, Monday, April 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in St. James Mausoleum. She is survived by one sister, Ida Nicholas of St. James; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Josephine Mumphrey; her husband, Walter Reynolds; and four sisters, Irene Mumphrey, Catherine Brooks, Josephine Joseph and Ruth Smith. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 27. 2007 1:51PM Elaine Robichaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elaine Folse Robichaux, 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Raceland, died at 8:48 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her husband, Audrey J. Robichaux; her mother, Juanita P. Folse; one son, Jason M. Robichaux; one daughter, Laura R. Anselmi; one sister, Loretta F. Lee; and five grandchildren, Merissa Anselmi, Ariel Anselmi, Courtney Robichaux, Jared Robichaux and Jordan Robichaux. She was preceded in death by her father, Thompson L. Folse. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 28. 2007 12:36AM Bertha Blake Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bertha Blake, 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Arthur Hale of Denver and Timothy Bolden of Houma; one daughter, Buffie Bolden of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Heulan Blake; her parents, Ceola Elliot and Issac Newton; one brother, Herman Elliot; and her grandparents, Levolia Elliot, Elizabeth Williams and Bertha Newton. She was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 28. 2007 12:38AM Morgan Chaisson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Morgan John Chaisson, 43, a native and resident of Grand Bois, died Thursday, April 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Earline and Michael Chaisson Sr. of Grand Bois; three brothers, Michael Chaisson Jr. of Montegut, Randy Chaisson Sr. of Grand Bois and Simon Chaisson and fiancee', Evelyn Fazzio, of Denham Springs; one sister, Rachel Chaisson White and husband, Daniel White Jr., of Monegut; six nieces, Diana Chaisson, Mandy Chaisson, Michelle Chaisson, Cassondra White, Reyanna Martin and Crystel White; six nephews, Randy Chaisson Jr., Daniel White III, Brandon Chaisson, Michael Chaisson III, Cody Doucet and Seth Chaisson; three great-nieces, Infinity Chaisson, Layla Chaisson and Jayla Verdin; and two great-nephews, Matthew Chaisson and Ethan Lirette. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jackson and Odit Billiot and Alex and Eugina Chaisson. He was a member of Bethal Baptist Church in Grand Bois. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 28. 2007 12:19AM Alma Daigle Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alma "Pete" Aucoin Daigle, 98, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, died at 11:50 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville with the Rev. Jason Labbee' as celebrant, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Paul Daigle Jr. of Paincourtville; three daughters, Rose Mary Landry and husband, C.B., of Port Allen, Gloria Daigle of Paincourtville, and Dorothy Boudreaux and husband, Larry, of Napoleonville; eight grandchildren, Cindy Coburn and husband, Kenneth, of Walker, Darrell Landry and fiancee', Frances McDonald, of Port Allen, Aaron Landry and wife, Janet, of Port Allen, Karen Gomez and husband, Floyd, of Baton Rouge, Dawn Toups and husband, George, of Thibodaux, Lori Gaudet and husband, Wayne, of Hester, Colette Plauche' and husband, Jason, of Gonzales, and Beth Boudreaux of Napoleonville; one step-grandchild, Christy Gaudet of New Orleans; 14 great- grandchildren, Kaci Daigle and husband, Joe, Darren Landry and Chad Landry, all of Port Allen, Erika Coburn and Tanner Coburn, both of Walker, Cody Bordelon of Baton Rouge, Reece Mabile, Ross Mabile and Tori Mabile, all of Hester, Abbie Plauche' and Maggie Plauche', both of Gonzales, Nicholas Toups of Thibodaux, and Christy Landry and Jonathan Landry, both of Charlotte, N.C.; three step-great- grandchildren, Jaema Reeves and husband, Jeremy, Vincent Gomez and Gabriel Gomez, all of Arizona; two great-great-grandchildren, Kailey Wolf and Blaize Daigle, both of Port Allen; and one step-great-great-grandchild, Isa Bella Reeves of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Daigle Sr.; and her parents, Albert and Donatile LeBlanc Aucoin. Pallbearers will be her son, grandsons and great-grandsons. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the fund for Assuring the Legacy of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and School, P.O. Drawer 1, Paincourtville, LA 70391. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 28. 2007 12:33AM Ronnie Price Sr. Ronnie Price Sr., 44, a resident of Des Allemands, died at 3:02 p.m. Monday, April 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mennonite Church in Des Allemands. Religious service will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. He is survived by his wife, Bernadine Price; one son, Ronnie Price Jr.; two stepsons, Robert Malcolm III and Dion Gaskey; one daughter, Jamie Lee Price; four stepdaughters, Julie, Brandy, Crystal and Sandy Malcolm; three brothers, Jerry Price, Vincent Lemoine and Leon Lemoine; and five sisters, Melinda Price, Beverly Price, Kathy Vandruff, Debbie Case and Roxanne Munger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Dolores Orgeron Price; one daughter, Rayanna Price; and two brothers, Randy Price and Craig Price. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 28. 2007 12:39AM Raymond Vinet Sr. Raymond Charles Vinet Sr., 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Baton Rouge, died Thursday, April 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ogden Vinet; four sons, Raymond Charles Vinet Jr., John Clyde Vinet, Thomas Ogden Vinet and Andre' David Vinet; two daughters, Denise Ann Vinet and Camille Lelia House; eight grandchildren, Steven, Gregory, Evan, Morgan, Brigette and Amanda Vinet and Sean and Sarah House; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. Vinet Jr. and Marie Bernard Vinet; two sisters, Marion Ledet and Jerry Nell Boudreaux; and one grandchild, Jacob Dugas. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 29. 2007 Dolores Gautreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dolores Grubbe Gautreaux, 72, a native of Flatonia, Texas and resident of Houma, died on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Garden of Memories. She is survived by her husband, Roland Jean Gautreaux of Houma; one daughter, Larraine Whalen of Hardin, Texas; one brother, Ed Grubbe Jr. of Arkansas; two sisters, Virginia Christi of Arkansas and Dorothy Goldsmith of Texas; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Mathilda Grubbe and one infant son. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 29. 2007 Annie Guidroz Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Annie P. Guidroz, 90, a native of Choctaw and resident of Larose, died at 9:05 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Service will at 10 a.m. Monday at Open Door Revival Center with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Rene Guidroz Jr. and wife, Mary, Dave Guidroz and wife, Wilma, Melvin Guidroz and wife, Yvonne, and Troy Guidroz and wife, Judy; one daughter, Irma G. Mayet and husband, Henry; one brother, Adam Pitre; 27 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Rene Guidroz Sr., parents Willie and Josephine Pitre; nine brothers and sisters and two great- grandchildren. She was a parishioner at Open Door Revival Center. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 29. 2007 Ruth Harris Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruth Harris, 91, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church with burial in the Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Clinton Swing and wife, Gail, of Chauvin; two daugthers, Mary Brown and husband, Kenneth, and Cementra Wolfe and husband, Roland, both of Houma; one sister, Adeline Nixon of Houma; 33 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; 85 great-great-grandchildren and four great-great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Williams Harris; parents Levi Peters and Melvina Williams; two daughters, Melvina Swing and Nancy Harvey; three brothers, Hubert Peters, Arthur Norman and Dennis Norman; three sisters, Thelma Dubois, Estelle Norman and Velma Burns. She was a Baptist and attended Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, where she was a deaconess. She enjoyed gardening. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne handled the arrangements. ======================== April 29. 2007 Sarah Huffaker Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sarah Mae James Huffaker, 82, a native of Stanford, Ky. and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m., Friday, April, 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Rodney Huffaker and wife, Teresa, of Houma; one brother, Howard James; one sister, Betty D'arcy of Pasadena, Texas; two grandchildren, Angela Smith and husband, Kelly, and Scott Huffaker and two great-grandchildren, Victoria and Logan Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Veenoy B. Huffaker; parents Jesse L. James and Ludema Gillian James; six brothers, Clark James, Ira James, Oscar James, Jesse James Jr., David James and Raymond James and one sister, Emma Daugherty. She was a homemaker and parishioner of the Mulberry Baptist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 29. 2007 Rod Kirby Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rod Kirby, 56, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Youngsville, died Friday, April 27, 2007 after a battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday. Memorial services will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at East Bayou Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Cobb, Jude Gaspard, Chad Blanchard, Mike Smith, Mike Rinberger, Robert Farmer, and Walden Toups. He is survived by his wife, Linda Gallien Kirby, formerly of Alexandria; his parents, Gene and Myrna Kirby of Mesquite, Texas, formerly of Houma; two brothers, Edmond Kirby and wife, Janet, and Lawson Kirby and wife, Sherry; two stepsons, Bill Cobb and wife, Jan, of New Orleans and Chad Blanchard; one stepdaughter, Julie Cobb Gaspard of Lafayette; four grandchildren, Britt Cobb, Jude Gaspard, Jake Gaspard and Alexis Blanchard; one niece and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, A. Jack and Chloe Yellot of Houston; paternal grandparents, Lawson and Thelma Kirby and one nephew, Brandon Hardy. He was a 1969 graduate of South Terrebonne High School. He attended Nicholls State University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. After graduation from Nicholls, Rod embarked on a successful career in the oil industry initially working overseas with Magabar. On his return to the United States, he worked with Delta Mud/Chromalloy. Later in life Rod came into a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and after graduating from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity degree, he briefly served as Co-Pastor of First United Baptist Church in New Orleans. Upon his return to Lafayette, Rod served as Associate Pastor of Counseling, Celebrate Recovery, Missions and Special Events at East Bayou Baptist Church. Rod loved his animals, especially his little dog, Pete, as well as his feline family, particularly Benny and Reuben. Additionally, Rod had a passion for flying and golf; however, nothing exceeded his passion for serving the Lord. A priva te service will be held at a later date in Pensacola, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Rod Kirby to East Bayou Baptist Church, Celebrate Recovery Ministry, 2234 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508, Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506 or www.hospiceacadiana.com. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brother Mike Walker and the pastoral and administrative staff, as well as all of our church family at East Bayou for their tremendous outpouring of love during this journey. Also, special thank you to Rabbi Ron Aaronson and his wife, Dolly, Linda Orr, Bret Lofton, David Strodderd, Iggy Landry and Rose Lilly of Hospice of Acadiana, and Dr. Peter Pisters and Dr. Robert Wolff of M.D. Anderson. Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 29. 2007 Gustave Lapeyrouse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Father Gustave M. "Gus" Lapeyrouse, 50, of Vidor, Texas, died at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas, Wednesday, April 25, 2007. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He is survived by his mother, Josette Lapeyrouse; his father, Dreus Lapeyrouse; his caretaker, William "Buddy" Crenshaw; two brothers, Steve Lapeyrouse and wife, Arlene LeCompte Lapeyrouse, and Armand Lapeyrouse and wife, Melisa White Lapeyrouse; his nieces and nephews Nicholas, Nicole, Caleb, Michael, and Marlene Lapeyrouse; and one great nephew Landon Lapeyrouse all of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his grand parents Louis and Esaure Lapeyrouse of Chauvin and Mathias and Eugenie Schmit of Europe; and one nephew Jonathon Mathias Lapeyrouse. He received his theology education from St. Benedict in Covington, Norte Dame in New Orleans and Catholic University in Washington D.C. He was a navy veteran, a past pharmacy technician, nurse and upon death worked also as a postal worker. He was a member of the American Legion Post 380 and Knights of Columbus 5013. Broussard's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 29. 2007 Olga Romine Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Olga Pitre Romine, 95, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, leaving her body to science. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday with a memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Her survivors include her nieces, Lois C. McKuch and Della P. Bass and several great-nieces and nephews, whom she was like a mother to. She was preceded in death by husband of 37 years, G. Ralph Romine; parents, Elie and Medora Boudreaux Pitre; two sisters, Elvine P. Champagne and Hattie P. Feske and three brothers, Macon, Junius and Milton Pitre. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church, a loving and special aunt and her home was always open to family and friends. All will miss her. ======================== April 29. 2007 Raymond Vinet, Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Charles Vinet Sr., 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Baton Rouge, died Thursday, April 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ogden Vinet; four sons, Raymond Charles Vinet Jr., John Clyde Vinet, Thomas Ogden Vinet and Andre' David Vinet; two daughters, Denise Ann Vinet and Camille Lelia House; eight grandchildren, Steven, Gregory, Evan, Morgan, Brigette and Amanda Vinet and Sean and Sarah House; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. Vinet Jr. and Marie Bernard Vinet; two sisters, Marion Ledet and Jerry Nell Boudreaux; and one grandchild, Jacob Dugas. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 30. 2007 1:07PM Peter Roger Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Peter "Pete" Paul Roger, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Legendre Roger; one brother, Noland Roger Sr. and wife, Ethel Legendre Roger; two sisters, Flora R. Guillot and Una R. Borne; two sisters-in-law, Beulah O. Roger and Theresa A. Legendre; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Julia Leray Roger; three brothers, Freddie, John and Wallace Roger Sr.; and four sisters, Clothilde R. Richard, Laura R. Le Banc, Beatrice R. Lajaunie Peltier and Lena R. Tregre. He was a member of the La. School Bus Operators Association and a retired Lafourche Parish School Bus Driver. He was co-owner of C.N.P. Food Center for 10 years and worked as an oilfield driller for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War with the 45th infantry division 145 AAA-Company D. He trained in Lompoc, Calif., with the 44th infantry division 144 Company C. and was a lifetime member of both Companies. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post No. 5097 where he served as post commander for five different terms and was a member of the American Legion and the WOW Lodge No. 369. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================