Obituaries for July 2007; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 2: 11 July through 20 July Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 2 Aug 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. ======================================================================= July 11. 2007 12:04PM Ray Fonseca Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ray Paul Fonseca, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Guidroz Fonseca of Theriot; two sons, Ray P. Fonseca Jr. and wife, Sara, and Brian J. Fonseca and wife, Mary, of Houma; one daughter, Heather F. Domangue and husband, Raymond, of Bourg; one brother, James Fonseca of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two sisters, Nettie F. Chisholm and Elaine "Bunny" F. Burke of Houma; five grandchildren, Mandy, Desiree', Brooke, Zoe and Meagan Fonseca; and one great-grandchild, Elizabeth Abbott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raul Fonseca and Marie Boudreaux Fonseca; one brother, Earl Fonseca; and two sisters, Delphine F. Trahan and Doris F. Fremin. He was a retired carpenter and was a Mason and Shriner. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 11. 2007 12:07PM Burtis Gaudet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Burtis Elmo Gaudet, 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lake Charles, died at 2:55 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, with burial in Consolata Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Ronald Jordan Gaudet of Houston; two daughters, Patricia LeJune and husband, James, of Lake Charles and Garadeen "Deenie" Nordan and husband, Bob Jr., of Lake Charles; three sisters, Pearl Legraize, Esthelina Naquin and Wilma Henry, all of Thibodaux; one brother, Alfred P. Gaudet Jr. of Marrero; six grandchildren, Brian and Joel LeJune, Bob III and Chris Nordan and Amy and Ronnie Gaudet Jr.; and eight great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Madeline and Jace LeJune, Bob IV, Reagan and Reese Nordan, and Hannah and Emma Nordan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Matilda Broussard Gaudet; his parents, Alfred Paul and Emilienne Legarde Gaudet; four sisters, Emilienne, Shirley, Hazel and Loretta Gaudet; and three brothers, Clay, Carroll and Lynn Gaudet. He graduated from Thibodaux High School in 1940 and has lived in Lake Charles since 1951. He served four years in the U.S. Army Air Corps in South Asia. He worked as a heavy-duty equipment mechanic for Industrial Construction and retired from F. Miller and Sons in 1982. He was a charter member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed watching Barbe, LSU and especially MSU football games. He and his wife enjoyed traveling extensively around the U.S. and parts of Europe. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Society, American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. The family would like to express special thanks to the caretaker angels, Delicia Marburgh and Shannon Chachere. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 11. 2007 12:11PM Geraldine Gayton Geraldine "Gerry" Gayton, 64, a native of Buckner, Ill., and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:27 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2007. Services will be private. She is survived by five sons, Darl Gayton and wife, Verna, Stanley Gayton, John Gayton, Barry Gayton and James Gayton and wife, Dawn; one daughter, Crystal Ledet and husband, Bryan; one brother, John Hargis; two sisters, Lois Kelly and Fayetta Trosclair; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George "Skip" Gayton; her parents, Stanley and Thelma Hargis; and one grandson, Brody Ledet. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 11. 2007 12:06PM Betty Hogan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Melancon Hogan, 63, a native of Raceland and resident of Paradis, died Monday, July 9, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Hogan; one son, Michael Hogan and wife, Heather; two daughters, Rhonda Cantrelle and husband, Shane, and Michelle Tate and husband, Stephan; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Leah Tardiff Melancon; one brother, Russell Melancon Sr.; and one sister, Rose Melancon Warren. She was retired from the St. Charles Parish School System and was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 11. 2007 12:09PM Frank Konieczka Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank "Mickey" Konieczka, 54, a native of Houma and resident of Royal, Ark., died at 3 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2007, with his deeply loved and devoted wife, Julie, and his treasured sons, Dustin and Justin, who were his world, at his side. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Julie Thibodeaux Konieczka; two sons, Dustin Michael and Justin Allen Konieczka; he is loved and sadly missed by his beloved mother and friend, Mildred "Millii" Autin Cleckler; one brother, Stephen Paul Konieczka and wife, Cathi Portier Konieczka; two sisters, Dianne K. Bonvillain and husband, David Bonvillain, and Dr. Anita K. Heck. He was preceded in death by his father, Vern "Eddie" Konieczka; his stepfather, Doyce "Cleck" Cleckler; his maternal grandparents, Gibson Autin Sr., Felicia Dufrene Autin and Augustine Pizanni Autin; and his paternal grandparents, Frank Michael Konieczka and Alice Klonowski Konieczka. He will be missed by his friends, especially Marty Rohlfs and Jim Terrell. He was a dedicated father and husband and excelled as a son, brother and friend. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to MacDonnell Children's Services, 8326 Main St., Houma, LA 70363 or HOPE for Animals, P.O. Box 1341, Thibodaux, LA 70302. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 11. 2007 12:08PM David Kozminski Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David "Koz" Charles Kozminski Sr., 53, a native of N ew Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Jeannie Cooper of Port Richey, Fla.; two sons, David C. Kozminski and Corey J. Kozminski of Houma; two daughters, Kandy Kozminski and Kindy Kozminski of Houma; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice Washington Kozminski. He was a welder with American Electric Power and a past member of the Dularge Hunting Club. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 11. 2007 12:12PM Norris Lecompte Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris Joseph Lecompte, 59, a native of Dulac and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Tastet Lecompte; two sisters, Doris Saltzman and Mary Lee LeBouef; and one half-sister, Walterine LeBouef. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Josephine P. Lecompte; three half-brothers, Wilbert, Hewitt and Chester Lecompte; and one half-sister, Ruth Matlock. He was a former deputy for the Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Department and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 11. 2007 12:09PM Gerald Lovell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gerald John Lovell, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 1 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Diane Giroir Lovell of Gray; two sons, Rickey Lovell Sr. and wife, Denise, of Thibodaux and Jody Lovell and fiancée, Cindy, of Gray; two daughters, Sue L. Berardi and husband, Paul, of Schriever and Sherry Lovell of Gray; one brother, Allie Lovell Jr. of Monroe; three sisters, Sylvia L. Boudreaux of Dularge, Rosalee L. Champagne of Houma and Delores L. Lirette of Marrero; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allie Lovell Sr. and Rosanell Trosclair Lovell; one grandson, Robert John Lovell; one brother, Edmond "T-Boy" Lovell; and three sisters, Joyce L. Neely, Barbara L. Harvey and Beverly L. Kennedy. He was a retired head gauger with Murphy Oil (formerly ODECO) for 35 years, was an Operation Blessing Outreach volunteer and Red Cross volunteer. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 11. 2007 12:05PM Allen Martin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen Peter Martin, 82, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Nell Bergeron Martin of Houma; two sons, Mark Martin and wife, Margo, of Pearland, Texas, and Gregory Martin and wife, Michele, of Bourg; one daughter, Joni M. Biondini and husband, Roberto, of Covington; one brother, Klebert D. Martin of Modesto, Calif.; one sister, Olga LeBoeuf of Texas; one half-sister, Bertha Squires of Calhoun, Ga.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Klebert F. Martin and Theresa Singer Martin; one brother, Samuel R. Martin; four half-brothers, Glaise J. Martin, Hilias W. Martin, Julius L. Martin and Houston E. Martin; and one half-sister, Yvonne Martin. He was a retired compressor mechanic with Chevron Oil Co. and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 12. 2007 Roy Detillier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy Paul Detillier, 80, a native of Paradis and resident of Houma, died at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Marcel Detillier; three sons, Ronnie Baudoin and wife, Bobbie Sue, Lionel "L.J." Baudoin and wife, Gloria, and Elvin "Nookie" Baudoin; two daughters, Maxine D. Croy and husband, Everett, and Kathalene Marie Baudoin; one sister, Marjorie Griffin; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence P. and Marie Bourgeois Detillier; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Duet Baudoin; four brothers, Whitney, Anthony, Herman and Lloyd Detillier; and four sisters, Leola Theriot, Odette Tabor, Gladys Burgess and Joyce Daigle. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 12. 2007 John Eunice Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Philip Eunice, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 7:03 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Troy James Eunice; two daughters, Sherry Lynn Eunice and Michelle Leigh Eunice; one brother, Larry Eunice and wife, Margaret; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Syble Eunice and Jimmy Eunice; and one brother, Benny Eunice. He was a welder for Curtis Callias and was Baptist. A memorial fund has been set up at South Louisiana Bank in the name of John Eunice. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 12. 2007 Ray Fonseca Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ray Paul Fonseca, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2007. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Guidroz Fonseca of Theriot; two sons, Ray P. Fonseca Jr. and wife, Sara, and Brian J. Fonseca and wife, Mary, of Houma; one daughter, Heather F. Domangue and husband, Raymond, of Bourg; one brother, James Fonseca of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two sisters, Nettie F. Chisholm and Elaine "Bunny" F. Burke of Houma; five grandchildren, Mandy, Desiree' and Brooke Fonseca and Zoe and Meagan Domangue; and one great-grandchild, Elizabeth Abbott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul Fonseca and Marie Boudreaux Fonseca; one brother, Earl Fonseca; and two sisters, Delphine F. Trahan and Dori s F. Fremin. He was a retired carpenter and was a Mason and Shriner. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 12. 2007 Anthony LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Ivy, BaBa" LeBoeuf, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Merlene Benoit LeBoeuf; two sons, Tony LeBoeuf and wife, Bernice, and Treville LeBoeuf and wife, Frannie; three daughters, Debra Foret and husband, Brian, Molly Huggins and husband, Charles, and Dolly Nelton and husband, LeeRay; one brother, Buvens LeBoeuf; two sisters, Elda Dupre and Della Authement; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond J. and Lucille Lapeyrouse LeBoeuf; four brothers, Usey, Venice, Raymond Jr. and Thomas LeBoeuf; and four sisters, Stella Blanchard, Mazie LeBoeuf, Dorina Foret and Delta LeBoeuf. He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 12. 2007 Laurence Lyons Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Laurence Lyons, 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:26 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Hamilton; two sons, Corey Lyons and Colby James; one daughter, Tonya Lyons; four brothers, Carl and Gregory Harding, William Hamilton Jr. and Steven Hamilton; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his fathers, James Harding Sr. and William Hamilton Sr.; and his grandparents, Henry and Mary Hawkins Lyons. He worked for Offshore Marine Contractors and was a U.S. Army veteran, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Army Honorable Discharge. He was a member of Master of Soul and Soul Brothers Fraternity and a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 12. 2007 Zenon Melancon Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Zenon Joseph "Moon" Melancon, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Thomas Benton "Tommy" Melancon; one sister, TouDelle Melancon Gaubert; and five grandchildren, Brent Melancon, Jennifer M. Naquin and husband, Clint, Brandi Melancon, Crystal Melancon and Claire Melancon; and one step-grandson, Foye Lirette. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Webre Melancon; his parents, Clement and Cecilia Benoit Melancon; two sons, Harold "Moon" Melancon and John Patrick "Pat" Melancon; and two sisters, Clemence M. Ordogne and Leona M. Manuel. He was a retired sugar-cane farmer and a veteran of World War II volunteering in 1941. He served four years and nine months as a tech sergeant in the 156th infantry division spending 38 months in Europe. He was an avid hunter as a young man and enjoyed raising cattle during his retirement. He was devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 12. 2007 Mark Miller Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mark Alan Miller, 38, a former resident of Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes and resident of Kenner, died in Terrytown, Saturday, July 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie. Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at 1 p.m. Sunday at Courville Cemetery in Eunice. He is survived by two daughters, Jordan Ashley Miller of New York and Marina Spencer Miller; his father and stepmother, I.T. and Rosie Miller of Bayou Vista; two brothers, Delton Perrodin of Bourg and Steve W. Miller of Bayou Vista; and one sister, Donna Arlene DeWitt of McCrory, Ark. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lelia "Margie" Courville Nall; and one brother, Wade L. Miller. He was a police officer with Harahan Police Department and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He was a member of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club and was a Coast Guard reservist. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 12. 2007 Rita Verdin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Verdin, 77, a native of Theriot and resident of Morgan City, died Monday, July 9, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Clarence Stephen Verdin Sr. of Morgan City; two sons, Michael Verdin and wife, Vickie, of Houma, and Clarence Verdin Jr. and wife, Britt, of Berwick; one daughter, Regina V. Landry and husband, Dwight, of Monroe, N.C.; one brother, John Louis Billiot Jr. and wife, Margaret Ann, of Ozark, Ark.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Agnes Verret Billiot; one son, Wayne Verdin; and one brother, Charles Billiot. She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 13. 2007 11:44AM Glenn Daviet Picture Glenn David Daviet, 55, a native of Lockport and resident of Germantown, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joy Turlich Daviet; his father, Frank Daviet; two sons, Aaron Daviet and wife, Katya, and Brad Daviet; two brothers, Mark Daviet and Barry Daviet; two sisters, Jane Simons and Laurie Hohensee; and one granddaughter, Francesca Daviet. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Daviet; and one brother, Chris Daviet. He was a member of LSU Alumni and was secretary/treasurer for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Tilman Griffin Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tilman Joseph Griffin Sr., 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Funeral service was held at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Tilman Griffin Jr.; two daughters, Carolyn Chabert and Marilyn Griffin; 12 gran dchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sourita Duet Griffin; his parents, Frank Griffin II and Arthenaise Perrin Griffin; four brothers, Adam, Elmo, Frank and James Griffin; and two sisters, Mabel Cheramie and Yvonne Cheramie. He was owner of Griffin Fence Co. and was an usher at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 13. 2007 11:33AM Freddie Howard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Freddie "Jake" Howard, 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Christina Nelson of Houma; four brothers, Felton Howard and wife, Margaret, Bernie Howard and wife, Carolyn, Joseph Coleman and Charles Coleman and wife, Joyce, all of Houma; two sisters, Earline Howard and Brenda Howard, both of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Howard and Earline Coleman Howard; and six brothers, Elmo, Roland, Lionel, James, Johnes and Warren Howard. He was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 13. 2007 11:31AM Amy Lirette Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Amy Landry Lirette, 81, a native of Choupic and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Hubert A. Lirette Jr. and wife, Kathleen, and Terry J. Lirette and wife, Miranda; two daughters, Linda L. Cortez and husband, Clifford, and Audrey L. Caldwell and husband, Rowland; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert A. Lirette; one daughter, Lois M. Lirette; two brothers, Jessie Landry and Johnny Landry; three sisters, Hazel Hidalgo, Emily Chiasson and Theresa Degruise; and her parents, Nelson Landry and Adella Benoit Landry. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 13. 2007 11:44AM Gail Rynders Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gail McIntosh Rynders, 60, a native of Albany, N.Y., and resident of Galliano, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Private service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband, David Rynders; one daughter, Brandy Oldbear and husband, Damon; and two grandchildren, Kaylynn Gail Oldbear and Kaycee Nicole Oldbear. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milfird and Alice Larkins Bink; and one grandson, Nicholas James Oldbear. She enjoyed bingo and the casino. She was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 13. 2007 11:33AM Earl Scott Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl Scott, 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Rising Sun Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Scott of Houma; four sons, Donald Scott, Wayne Scott and wife, Stacy, Craig Scott and Ricky Scott and wife, Ethelane, all of Houma; two daughters, Cheryl Davis and husband, Elmer, of Houma and Deondra Johnson of Houma; six brothers, Willie Scott Sr. of Houma, James "Jim" Scott Sr. and wife, Dorothy, of Oakland, Calif., Albert "Carl" Scott Sr. and wife, Ivanola, of Oakland, Lionel Scott Sr. and wife, Lucy, of Baton Rouge, Clyde Scott Sr. and wife, Liz, of Houma and Richard Scott Sr. and wife, Margie, of Houma; four sisters, Jennie Quinn, Delores Lewis, Girley Mosley and Bernie Randolph; 28 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Lucy Turner Scott; one son, Steven Scott; two daughters, Linda Torregano and Janice Scott; three brothers, Robert, Joe and Herbert Scott; and two grandchildren, Wayne Scott Jr. and Semone Scott. He was a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 13. 2007 11:49AM Neola Sims Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Neola "Tut" Watts Sims, 93, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at her home Monday, July 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by five daughters, Willie Mae Sims Arceneaux and Gail Sims of New Orleans, JoMary Hayes, Ethel and Althea Sims of Belle Rose; four sons, Wilbert Sims Jr. of New Orleans, Benjamin Sims of Paincourtville, Ferman and Eura Sims Sr. of Belle Rose; one brother, Lawrence Watts of New Orleans; one son-in-law, Steve Hayes; two daughters-in-law, Celestine and Beverly Sims; 29 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Sims Sr.; her parents, Ben and Virginia T. Watts; one daughter, Audrey S. Reed; one son, Joseph Sims Sr.; two sisters, Velma Miller and Amy Clark; and one brother, Joseph Watts. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 13. 2007 11:48AM Janice Thiac Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janice Thiac, 68, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Byron Thiac; one son, Tim Thiac; five daughters, Melissa Noel, Cindy Edrington, Peggy Toups, Julie Ng and Mary Zeringue; one brother, Paul Milano; two sisters, Sybil Savoie and Myrna Dubois; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas Milano and Maude Robert Milano. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, 2030 Constance St., New Orleans, LA 70130. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 13. 2007 11:31AM Da'myrion Wilson Picture Da'myrion Rashaud Wilson, infant, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville, with burial in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemete ry in Abend. He is survived by his mother, Alisha Ann Tyler of Donaldsonville; his father, Johnathan Antonio Wilson of Plaquemine; one brother, J'tyrion A. Wilson; one sister, Ke'mya L. Wilson; and his grandparents, Bernadine and Oscar Barnes of Donaldsonville, Davis and Sandra Ross of Baton Rouge, and Nathaniel and Wilma Wilson of Plaquemine. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 14. 2007 Irene Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irene Lajaunie Breaux, 89, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret B. Cunningham and Judy B. Babin of Houma; one brother, Philip Lajaunie of Bayou L'Ourse; three sisters, Eula Mae L. Cheramie of Lockport, Lucinda L. Loupe and Olive L. Portier of Bayou L'Ourse; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Alfred Breaux; her parents, Philip Lajaunie and Zoemie Lee Lajaunie; one son, Curtis Joseph Breaux; three brothers, Lloyd, Norris and Roy Lajaunie; and one sister, Elma L. Grow. She was a retired maintenance person with Terrebonne Memorial Park and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 14. 2007 Mable LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mable Carlos LeBoeuf, 94, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:48 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. today at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by two sons, Larry LeBoeuf and wife, Faith Boudreaux LeBoeuf, and Riley LeBoeuf and wife, Yvonne Olivier LeBoeuf; 10 grandchildren, Damian, Mark, Randy and Riley LeBoeuf Jr., Vickie Bourg, Leslie Hebert, Stephanie Thibodaux, Kimberly Voisin, Shawn Landwehr and Mary Robichaux; 16 great- grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Usey A. LeBoeuf; her parents, John B. and Ella Luke Carlos; one great-granddaughter, Bridget LeBoeuf; three brothers, Bartholomew, Henry and Howard Carlos; and two sisters, Bertine Trosclair and Mildred Lapeyrouse. She was past member of St. Joseph Ladies' Altar Society. She loved gardening, visiting family and friends, was an excellent cook and loved to pray with a special devotion to the Blessed Mother. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 14. 2007 Dr. Jimmie Nelson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. Jimmie R. Nelson, 72, a native of Helena, Mont., a former resident of Lewistown, Mont., and a resident of Houma, died after a short battle with cancer, at 6:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007. A remembrance service will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Darsey Nelson; four sons, Miles Nelson and wife, Tammy, of Cleveland, Texas, Scott and Ronald Nelson of Lafayette and Dr. Paul Nelson of Springfield, Mo.; one stepson, Nicholas Joel Boudreaux and wife, Ashley, of Houma; one half-brother, John Legowik of Orlando, Fla.; one half- sister, Pam Johnson and husband, Dale, of Choteau, Mont.; and four grandchildren, Jay Michael Nelson, Katie Ruth Nelson, Alyssa Diane Nelson and Brandi Marie Nelson. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Ernest H. Nelson and Fauntie Louise Kidder Nelson; his biological parents, Jean Lassalle and Thaddeus Legowik; and one half-brother, Ron Legowik. He was a 3rd class petty officer in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1952-55, stationed in Key West, Fla., with an honorable discharge. He received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Miami in 1959 and became a medical doctor after graduating from Tulane Medical School in 1963. He did his internship in Wichita, Kan., from 1963-64 and did general practice in Hubbard, Texas, and Luling from 1964-67. He did his radiology residency at Ochsner Clinic in 1967-70, and his radiology practice with Houma Radiology from 1970 until retiring in 1999. He was on staff at Terrebonne General Medical Center for 30 years. He loved fishing, hunting and especially tearing down and fixing diesel engines. He was a very loving and generous person and will be sadly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter, 131 Plant Road, Houma, LA 70363. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 14. 2007 Alvin Pitre Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alvin Pitre Sr., 85, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Gros Pitre; four sons, Andrew Pitre, Alvin Pitre Jr., Robert Pitre and Anthony Easton Pitre; five daughters, Linda Pitre, Brenda Pitre, Kim Portier, Youlanda Warren and Mabel Degruise; three stepsons, Richard Anderson, Charles Anderson and David Anderson; one stepdaughter, Marie Rose Cedatol; one brother, Horace Pitre Sr.; 21 grandchildren; and 28 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Agnes Trosclair Pitre and Euzelien Pitre; five brothers, Andrew, Junius, Edward, Lawrence and Clarence Pitre; three sisters, Vivian Thibodaux, Florence Robichaux and Gladys Landry Short; and one grandchild, Tiffany Wright Denson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 14. 2007 Kimberly Saldana Kimberly Julie Saldana, 10 months, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Filemon and Hortencia Sevedeo Saldana; two brothers, Joshua and Victor Sevedeo; and three sisters, Lizbeth, Jennifer and Nadia Sevedeo Saldana. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 15. 2007 Irene Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irene Lajaunie Breaux, 89, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret B. Cunningham and Judy B. Babin of Houma; one brother, Philip Lajaunie of Bayou L'Ourse; three sisters, Eula Mae L. Cherami e of Lockport, Lucinda L. Loupe and Olive L. Portier of Bayou L'Ourse; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Alfred Breaux; her parents, Philip Lajaunie and Zoemie Lee Lajaunie; one son, Curtis Joseph Breaux; three brothers, Lloyd, Norris and Roy Lajaunie; and one sister, Elma L. Grow. She was a retired maintenance person with Terrebonne Memorial Park and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 15. 2007 Inez Matherne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Inez "Lou" Porche Matherne, 91, a native of Houma and a resident of Avondale, died at 1 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church in Bayou Blue. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, with burial at Roger Cemetery in Bayou Blue. She is survived by two daughters, Loyce M. Loup and husband, Charles, of Marrero and Diana M. Savoie LeBlanc and husband, Danny, of Avondale; one son-in-law, Donald Hidalgo of Houma; two sisters, Agnes Veto of Houma and Elvie Jambon of Golden Meadow; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus "Thad" Matherne; her parents, Eddy and Onesia Pitre Porche; two daughters, Joyce Hidalgo and Betty Marie Matherne; two brothers, Madio and Levy Porche; and two sisters, Mathile Foret and Lena Martin. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 15. 2007 Ray E. McGehee Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ray Everette McGehee, 83, a native of Franklin County, Miss., and a resident of Baton Rouge, died at his home July 14, 2007. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hartman Funeral Home in McComb, Miss. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday with religious services at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Smithdale, Miss. He is survived by his longtime friend, Francis Politz and numerous nieces and nephews: Rebecca McGehee Savoie, Thomas McGehee, Rodney, Floyd and Dennis McGehee, Linda Crecink Palmer and Royce Crecink. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah Cain and Lourettie Williams; three brothers, Vernon Cain, Floyd Eugene and Harris Odell McGehee and four sisters, Eloise McGehee Cotton, Mary Alys McGehee, Nell McGehee Crecink and Joyce McGehee. He graduated from Tulane University in 1948, served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942 to 1952 as a technical engineer during World War II and the Korean War. He received the distinguished Flying Cross Medal for courageous actions during the battle of Normandy. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 1983. Pallbearers will be Travis Perk, Vern McGehee, Brett McGehee, Rod McGehee, Troy McGehee and Patrick McGehee. The Rev. Joey Barnard will officiate. ======================================================================= Paul Autin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Anthony "T-Paul" Autin, 56, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, July 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann David Autin; one son, Brian Brumfield and wife, Kena; two daughters, Pauline Brumfield and companion, John, and Christine Brumfield; one brother, Uric Autin Jr.; three sisters, Etta Acuna', Louise Melancon and Doris Autin; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Uric and Omie Baumen Autin; and one sister, Betty Mayet. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. ======================== July 16. 2007 12:04PM Roy Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy Joseph Boudreaux, 82, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 1:25 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Domangue Boudreaux of Houma; two sons, Gary Boudreaux of Fairfield, Calif., and David Boudreaux of San Francisco; two daughters, Brenda Chiasson of Houma and Debbie Scrimsher of Tiskilwa, Ill.; two brothers, Sidney Boudreaux of Morgan City and Numa Boudreaux of Houma; one sister, Lillian Boudreaux of Tampa, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mertile Boudreaux and Alice Boudreaux; one son, Barry Boudreaux; seven brothers, Alley, Burly, Addy, Jessie, Riley, Milton and O'Neil Boudreaux; and two sisters, Florence Boudreaux and Agnes Boudreaux. He was retired with Supreme Stimulation Co. and was a U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 16. 2007 12:11PM Robert Cox Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Bobby" Paul Cox, 22, a native of Houston and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Kay Chen Cox of Houma; two brothers, Philip Cox and Timothy Cox of Houma; one sister, Deborah Denova Baker and husband, Paul Baker of Houma; his grandmother, Chen,hwan-lai; his step- grandmother, Virginia Martinez; and one niece, Alaya Baker. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Ida Cox; his grandfathers, Paul Martinez and Chen,wu-hsin. He graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School and was a student and basketball player at Nicholls State University. He died with his family by his side and went peacefully. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 16. 2007 12:06PM Livingston Holden Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Livingston "Lee" Holden Jr., 82, a native of Houston and resident of Houma for 25 years, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Arthur Holden and Richard Holden of Texas; one sister, Leslie Holden Starck of Las Vegas; and his companion's children, Arabella Daigneault and Darrell Deroche. He was preceded in death by his parents, Livingston Lee Holden Sr. and Alice Prohaska Holden; his companion, Flossie DeRoche; one son, Robert Earl Holden; one brother, Scott Holden; and two sisters, Lea Elmo Schleider and Nona Holden Babbit. He was retired with Oilfield Co. at the age of 78 and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 16. 2007 12:09PM Johnny Honeycutt Picture ========== A photo is ava ilable for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnny Deon Honeycutt, 24, a native of Coteau and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Coteau Baptist Church in Houma. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his parents, Sandra Johnson and husband, Anthony, and David L. Honeycutt and companion, Penny McReynolds; one brother, Eric Coleman; and three sisters, Tammy Honeycutt, Sonya Blake and Shelby Johnson. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 16. 2007 12:09PM Josephine Naquin Josephine Melancon Naquin, 91, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday July 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Carroll Naquin and wife, Connie, of Labadieville; one sister, Shirley Melancon of Thibodaux; one sister-in-law, Mathilde Thibodeaux of Labadieville; four grandchildren, Daren Naquin of Labadieville, Lindsay, Kyle and Cassidy Naquin of Labadieville; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon A. Naquin Jr.; her parents, Elphage and Myrtilia Melancon; and two sisters, Ann Gautreaux and husband, Norman, and Dorothy Thibodeaux and husband, Albert. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 16. 2007 12:10PM Luby Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Luby Paul Pellegrin, 82, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:53 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Marie Guidry Pellegrin; five daughters, Jeanette Pellegrin Dufresne of Tallahassee, Fla., Patricia Pellegrin Theriot and husband, Louis "L.J." Theriot, of Chauvin, Crystal Pellegrin Murphy and husband, Jim Murphy, of Houston, Jenny Pellegrin Authement and husband, Ivan Authement Jr., of Chauvin and Peggy Pellegrin Alongi and husband, Sal Alongi, of Metairie; one brother, LeRay Pellegrin; one sister, Annie Mae Pellegrin St. Pierre; nine grandchildren, Tanya Dufresne Layton, Dawn Theriot Guy, Jill Theriot Hebert, Donna Foret Tomz, Holly Adams Catich, Sandi Authement Chauvin, Summer Authement Pinell, Daniel Savoie and Jessica Pellegrin; and 12 great-grandchildren, Shaye Layton, Megan Boquet, Trey Bagley, Derick Romero, Carson Tomz, Parker Tomz, Brianna Chauvin, Chyna Chauvin, Taylor Savoie, Caleb Savoie, Mason Savoie and Madeline Catich. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest Joseph and Olivia Pellegrin; four sisters, Velma Pellegrin Authement, Laura Pellegrin Loupe, Emilie Pellegrin Blanchard and Elsie Mae Pellegrin; one brother, Allen Pellegrin; and one son, Larry "Ziggy" Pellegrin. He was a retired crew boat captain and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a loving and gentleman who was very well loved by his family. He was a quiet man who led by example. He enjoyed nothing better than family gatherings that included eating and laughing and grandchildren running around him. He will be missed each and every day. His greatest love was his wife, Gladys, who was with him only minutes before God called him home. He was also surrounded by his children when he took his last peaceful breath on this earth. He died exactly as he had lived his life, with honor and dignity. His children will remember him for his selflessness, his humility and always putting others needs above his own. By example, he taught his children the great lessons of graciousness, acceptance, pride and hard work. We feel only pride for having known him and had him in our lives. Thank you God for giving us the blessing of our dear father, Luby Paul Pellegrin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 17. 2007 12:23PM Chantal Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chantal Georges Boudreaux, 67, a native of Paris, France, and resident of Larose, died Friday, July 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her mother, Liliane Georges; two sons, Mark Cheramie and Johnathan Boudreaux; one daughter, Kim Cheramie; two brothers, Gerald and Juan Georges; two sisters, Mamie Georges and Martine Bruce; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Juan Georges Jr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 17. 2007 12:23PM Murphy Candies Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Murphy "T-Murf" M. Candies Jr., 20, a native and resident of Paradis, died Sunday, July 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. He is survived by his fiancée, Kristen Vitrano; his parents, Murphy Candies Sr. and Kimberly Candies; three brothers, Blade, Kaine and Zalen Candies; two sisters, Candy Candies and Shadow Jacob; his grandparents, Calvin and Sue Candies and Van and Micky Powell; one aunt, Tonya Jacob and husband, Billy Jacob; and his godchild, Brazzi Jacob. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 17. 2007 12:23PM Lenhard Fontaine Lenhard Fontaine, 74, a longtime resident of Houma and resident of Mandeville, died Sunday, July 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mandeville. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Joyce Petit Fontaine; his children, Allyce Fontaine Juenke and husband, Michael S. Juenke, of Spring, Texas, Lenhard J. Fontaine Jr. and wife, Chantel S. Fontaine, of Houma and Lillie Marie Fontaine of Mandeville; five grandchildren, Nathan P. Juenke and Lauren C. Juenke of Spring, Felicia J. Fontaine, Olivia A. Fontaine and Steven J. Fontaine of Houma; and one brother, Raymond G. Fontaine and wife, Maxine Fontaine of Slidell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eura Voorhies and Jean P. Fontaine; and one brother, Jean P. Fontaine. He was a U.S. Air Force Medical Corps veteran based in Thule, Greenland, and was a member of the ushers and greeters ministry at Our Lady of the Lake. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9240 and the Deacon James M. Seghers Sr. Assembly No. 2467, and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus in Mandeville. He was a graduate of Hotel Dieu and worked as a registered nurse anesthetist from 1959 until his retirement in 2005. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9240 Seminarian Fund, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA 70448. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 17. 2007 12:24PM Marie Poiencot Pic ture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie "Nanan" Louise Boudoin Poiencot, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Edward Poiencot Jr. and wife, Madonna, and Michael James Poiencot and wife, Paula, of Houma; two daughters, Earline Cunningham and husband, Roy, of Houma, and Barbara Jones and husband, Mike, of Bourg; two brothers, Lloyd Boudoin and Raymond Boudoin of Houma; two sisters, Ella Mae Buquet of Houma and Kathy Louis of Mandeville; 11 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; six step-granddaughters; 15 step- great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors that she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Poiencot Sr.; her parents, Joseph Boudoin and Odile Bergeron Boudoin; one daughter, Mary Lee Smith; four grandchildren, Wanda Battise, Pam Luke, Lisa Boquet and Joshua Poiencot; one great-grandchild, Jenny Boquet; two brothers, Felix Boudoin and Harold Boudoin; and one sister, Rita Theriot. She was a homemaker and a member of East Park Ladies Auxiliary. She was a dedicated mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 17. 2007 12:24PM Alvin Vignes, M.D. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alvin Joseph Vignes, M.D., 86, a native of New Orleans and resident of Vacherie, died at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston with his wife and daughter at his side at 6:08 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Allison Funeral Home in Liberty, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial arrangements pending. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 27 years, Alda Hinojosa Vignes of Liberty; his children and their spouses, Ann and Russell Kerner of Mandeville, Jane Gibson of East Sussex, England, Amy Eschette of Baton Rouge, John and Deana Vignes of Baton Rouge, and Mark Vignes and Kelee Todora of Denham Springs; his stepchildren and their spouses, Andrea Murray and Jan Smalley, Patrick and Ann Wilkes, Robert and Shellie Wilkes, Linda and Al Ferriulo; and his grandchildren, Heather and husband, James Thode, and their children, Kade and Landen, Troy Eschette, Jonathan Vignes and Shelby Vignes, Maeghen Vignes and Jane's children, Sean, Michael, Christopher, Jason and Emma, Jason Wilkes and his wife, Ayako, and their son, Kai, Brian Wilkes and wife, Yasuko, April Wilkes, Wesley Wilkes and Daniel Wilkes, Dane Wilkes, Kelsey Wilkes, Willie Wilkes and wife, Ruby, and their son, Jacob, Trent Beaumont and Krystal Stiles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sydney and Daisy Vignes; his siblings, Matilda Otis and Frank Vignes and an infant brother; mother of his children, Marie Louise Bujol Vignes; and one grandson, Taylor Noel Todora. He practiced medicine with Dr. Roland Waguespack in Vacherie until ultimately finding home in Liberty. He continued to practice medicine and witnessing to friends until last year. He was extremely proud of his profession and used it as a tool to spread his faith and love of God. A graduate of LSU Medical School in 1949, he eventually obtained three doctorate degrees. He was a first lieutenant in World War II, and as per his wishes, he will be laid to rest in Port Hudson Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Ministry of the Burning Bush, 912 North Travis St., Liberty, TX 77575. Allison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 18. 2007 9:20AM Chantal Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chantal Georges Boudreaux, 61, a native of Paris, France, and resident of Larose, died Friday, July 13, 2007. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. She is survived by her mother, Liliane Georges; two sons, Mark Cheramie and Johnathan Boudreaux; one daughter, Kim Cheramie; two brothers, Gerald and Jean Georges; two sisters, Marie Georges and Martine Bruce; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Jean Georges Jr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 18. 2007 9:25AM Morris Cortez Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Morris Cortez Jr., 40, a native of Choctaw and resident of Kraemer, died Monday, July 16, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Candy Hebert Cortez; his parents, Morris Cortez Sr. and Alsida Hebert Cortez; one son, Hunter Cortez; one daughter, Hailey Cortez; one brother, Faron Cortez; and one sister, Lisa Cortez Naquin. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== uly 18. 2007 9:26AM Phyllis Dufrene Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Phyllis Ann Dufrene, 49, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2007. Funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. She is survived by four sons, Joshua Paul Bellanger, Willie Joseph Bellanger, Terry Joseph Caramonta and Trey Joseph Caramonta; one daughter, Tasha Faye Caramonta; one brother, Daniel Dufrene; one sister, Lana Dufrene; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hartward and Leona Matherne Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 18. 2007 10:24AM Bonnie Lapeyrouse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bonnie Jean LeCompte Lapeyrouse, 72, a native of Bayou Cane and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Craig Lapeyrouse and wife, Tami; four daughters, Claudette Robey and husband, Jim, Lisa Hebert, Jami Cox and husband, Scotty, and Greta Adams and husband, Rickie; one brother, Ray LeCompte Sr.; two sisters, Emma Lee Porche and Lou Jean Boudreaux; 10 grandchildren, Courtney Sevin, Clarissa Sevin, Brandon Hebert, Nicholas Hebert, Diego Cox, Aaron Fischer, Dustin Fischer, Braydon Lapeyrouse and Joshua and Kylee Lapeyrouse; and seven step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Carrie L. LeCompte; one brother, Alvin "Bill" LeCompte; and four sisters, Nell Domangue, Claudia Belinski, Ruby Duplantis and Joyce Marcel. Memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 18. 2007 10:23AM Louise Taylor Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louise "Lou" McNeely Taylor, 65, a native of Jonesville and resident of Alexandria, died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Glen Humphries of Jackson, Miss.; two daughters, Sherry Harmon and husband, J.E., of Ridgecrest and Misty Avant and husband, Michael, of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Rosie Paul of Nebo and Betty Robichaux of Houma; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard McNeely and Ida Bell White McNeely; and five brothers, Harold, Colemen, Ralph, B.B. and Jerry McNeely. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 18. 2007 9:25AM Joseph Woolens Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Woolens, 51, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, July 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his companion, Betty Charles of Thibodaux; seven sons, James Woolens of Denver, Nathaniel Kendall of Richmond, Va., Jody Charles and Tryone Charles of Thibodaux, Dontrell and Antrell Amacker of Houma and Hayward Kendall of Bronx, N.Y.; two daughters, Malia Lewis Woolens of Hayward, Calif., and Shanlonda Woolens of Washington; four brothers, Albert Woolens Jr., Orris Woolens and Gramble Woolens of Thibodaux and Michael Woolens of Houma; four sisters, Beatrice Hosten of Houma, Gwendolyn L. Woolens, Cynthia Woolens and Pamela Link of Houma; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosia and Albert Woolens Sr.; one son, Joseph Kendall; one brother, Joseph Woolens Sr.; one sister, Joyce McKay; and his grandparents, Rosie Hawkins Calloway and Nathaniel Calloway Sr. and Fernand Sr. and Avery Woolens. He was a U.S. Marine veteran and was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 19. 2007 Robert Betemps Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Louis Betemps, 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:02 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Henry Burr Betemps Sr.; and one brother, Henry Betemps Jr. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Mae Tabor Betemps; and two brothers, Christopher and Leo Betemps. He was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Frances Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frances Blanchard Boudreaux, 89, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died Monday, July 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Logan Boudreaux Jr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Sharon Boudreaux of Schriever; one sister, Ernestine Bourg of Schriever; and four grandchildren, Danielle Boudreaux, Malcolm Boudreaux, Hobie Boudreaux and Benjamin Boudreaux, all of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Logan Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Albert and Frances "Fannie" Burnett Blanchard; and one brother, John Blanchard. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Linda Bruce Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda Gisclair Bruce, 59, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Freddie Bruce; three sons, Michael, Eric and Jessie Bruce; one daughter, Karen Bruce; one brother, Lester Gisclair; five sisters, Carrie Lou Gisclair, Audrey Mae Gisclair, Edith Cheramie, Theresa Gisclair and Gertie Gisclair; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Leoncia Duet Gisclair; one son, Charles "Chuckie" Bruce; four brothers, Cleo, Norman, Claude and Ivan Gisclair; and two grandchildren, Richard and Kelly Bruce. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Edward Calongne Edward Henry Calongne, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Monday, July 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from noon to funeral time Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home in New Orleans. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Judy Domangue Calongne of Houma; two daughters, Leslie Calongne Carrigan of Abita Springs and Candice Calongne Cuccia of Houma; one stepdaughter, Jenny C. Seale of Houston; one brother, Terry Calongne of New Orleans; one sister, Carolyn Iennusa of Metairie; four grandchildren, Kelly Junior Carrigan, Jermey Prosperie, Katy Cuccia and Annie Cuccia; three great- grandchildren; one niece, Leah Marie Lovell; and two great-nephews, Mason and Logan Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward John Calongne and Leah Iris Lambort Calongne. He was a retired safety-equipment manager and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Verna Dupont Verna Frost Dupont, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Robert, David and Richard Dupont; four daughters, Mary D. Musso, Denise D. LeBlanc, Patricia D. Didier and Dionne D. Hebert; three sisters, Ouida Mai Diedrich, Jane Naquin and Grace Peltier; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry James "Dookie" Dupont; one son, Henry J. Dupont Jr.; and her parents, Clarence and Ouida F. Frost. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to MaryKnoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 302, MaryKnoll, N.Y. 10545-0302 Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Velma Hebert Velma Matherne Hebert, a longtime resident of Houma and resident of Houston, died Monday, July 16, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Houma, with sh aring of wonderful memories starting at 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. She is survived by two sons, Allen "Jim" Hebert and Richard C. Hebert and their wives; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin R. Hebert Sr.; one son, Calvin Hebert Jr.; her parents; and six siblings. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the mission fund, c/o First United Methodist Church or to the Alzheimer's Association. Claire Brothers Funeral Home in Houston is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Della Landry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Della "Dee" Ann Landry, 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Edward Narcis Jr. and Betty Ann St. Pierre Landry; one son, Dean Roy Jr.; one brother, Edward N. Landry III; two sisters, Cindy Dardar and Ruth Landry; and two grandchildren, Tyler and Patience Roy. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Camille St. Pierre Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. Landry Sr.; and one sister, Sarah Laird. She was a member of Abundant Life Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Lucille Moore Lucille Navarre Moore, 88, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Saturday, July 14, 2007. Funeral service was held Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by one daughter, Kay Frances and husband, Lawrence J. "Larry" Black; three grandchildren, Jennifer Hano and husband, Brian, of St. Amant, Wade Edwin Howe and wife, Jennie, of Conroe, Texas, and Winston John-Paul White of Houston; one step-granddaughter, Michelle Hamilton and husband, John, of Conroe; five great-grandchildren, Clay and Natalie Hano and Aspen, Aidyn and Junius Howe; one step-great-grandson, Caleb Roberts; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Paul "J.P." Moore Jr.; her parents, Aurestile and Julienne Duplantis Navarre; one brother, Alvin Navarre; and five sisters, Julia Navarre, Evelina Babin, Evela Burgess, Florence Labit and Viola Toups. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church since 1962 and a member of St. Anthony Sanctuary Society, Schoenstatt Rosary group and Catholic Daughters of Americas Court St. Charles 1608. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to IMBC Building Fund, Indian Mound Baptist Church, P.O. Box 275, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739-0275. A special thank you is extended to the staff of St. Clare Manor and St. Joseph's Hospice, and our family and friends who visited and prayed for her and for us during the past 14 months. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends who loved and knew her. Greenoaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Myron Pellegrin Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myron J. "Myo" Pellegrin Sr., 90, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Imelda Duplantis Pellegrin; three sons, Myron Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Bonnie, Clyde Pellegrin and Douglas Pellegrin and wife, Jennifer; four daughters, Mary Lynn Pellegrin, Molly Pellegrin, Loraine Wells and Sophie Theriot; one brother, Elmer Pellegrin; one sister, Bertha "So- So" LeCompte; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linest and Birdie Babin Pellegrin; one daughter, Peggy Pellegrin; one brother, Vernal Pellegrin; and two sisters, Velma LeBeouf and Delores Lirette. He served four years in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He owned and operated Myron Pellegrin Boat Rentals for 40 years. He was a loving husband, a great father and cook. He prepared many pots of jambalaya for the Lagniappe Fair and other organizations. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. "Happy are they who stand firm when trials come. They have proven themselves and will win the prize of life, the crown that the Lord has promised to those who love him." James 1:12 Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Josephine Perez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josephine "Naomi" LeCompte Perez, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by two daughters, JoAnn Ledet and husband, Howard, and Judy Ann Adragna and husband, Billy Jr.; eight grandchildren, James Anthony Perez and wife, Cheryl, Lisa Gail Henton and husband, John, Jacqueline Elizabeth King and fiancé, Kenny, William Joseph Adranga III, Gina Marie Gallo and fiancé, Joshua, Terrilyn Ann Adragna Evans, Brandin Cashimere Adragna and Micah David Evans; seven great-grandchildren, Louis "Luigi" Cusimano and fiancée, Artrena, James Anthony Perez Jr., David Kevin and Daniel Royal King, Richard Bienvenu, Nicklaus Cashimere Ruiz and Ross James Perez; and one great-great-grandchild, Kaleb Edward Lawrence Cusimano; She was preceded in death by her husband, Casimere Joseph Perez; her parents, William and Celestine LeCompte; one son, Travis Perez; one brother, Murphy Joseph LeCompte; and 13 half-siblings. She will always be remembered for her great spirit and love of life. She instilled in her children and grandchildren a love for traveling, cooking, family get-togethers, dancing and the Lord. A deeply religious woman, her faith sustained her throughout her life. Her last message to us was: By myself, I can do nothing; But with God, I can do all things; To Him, the honor and the glory; To me, the eternal reward, Paradise. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Louise Perrillioux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louise "Bessie" Perrillioux, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Leona Crochet; three sons, Conrad Perrillioux III and wife, Debbie, and Chester and Charles Perrillioux; four daughters, Peggy Boudreaux, Patricia Bernard and husband, Edwin, Hattie Boudreaux and Leona Folse and husband, James; seven brothers, Macellain Bourgeois, Vergin Landry, Alvin, Charles, Roy, Allan and Michael Bergeron; four sisters, Margie Davine, Audrey Ellender, Esther Lirette and Althea Millet; eight grandchildren, Bessie, James, Carla, Lester Jr., Allison, Cathy, Brandi and Cameron; and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Perrillioux Jr.; her father, Justilien Bourgeois; one son, Calvin Perrillioux; on d aughter, Alicen Perrillioux; three brothers, Eugene, Ernest and Joseph Bergeron; one sister, Bridgett Bergeron; and one grandson, Edwin "Bucky" Bernard Jr. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Dan Powell Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dan J. Powell Sr., 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his former wife, Bonnie Whipple of Bourg; two sons, Dan J. Powell Jr. and wife, Angelle, of Gray and Chad Powell and family of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Gwen Powell of Bourg; two brothers, Don Powell of Houma and Eddie Powell of Houston; one sister, Geri Bonvillain of Houma; and three grandchildren, Lauren Rau, Cereline' Powell and Devin Powell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey E. Powell and Beulah Pontiff Powell; and his grandparents, Wicliff and Clara Blanchard Pontiff and Edward and Lena Prejean Powell. He was a retired banker for 30 years at American Bank and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a former member of the Krewe of Hercules, an honorary lifetime member of the Selucrey Sophisticats and was an avid fisherman. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Jacqueline Rebstock Jacqueline Marie Rebstock, 46, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Lake Charles, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Allen J. Rebstock Sr. and Movita M. Rebstock; one brother, Allen J. Rebstock Jr.; and one sister, Liesl Guidry. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 19. 2007 Mercedes Taylor Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mercedes "Mert" Turner Taylor, 65, a native of Donner and resident of Deadwood, died at 12:22 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sunlight Baptist Church, with burial in Rosehill Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by four brothers, James, Charles, Clarence and Dan Turner; and two sisters, Carrie Givens and Joyce Hanzy. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Taylor; her parents, Daniel and Gladys Turner; two brothers, Freddie Bergeron and Henry Turner Sr.; and two sisters, Fannie Williams and Rose Duncan. She was a member of the Women of Grace, T.P. Women Day Association, a choir member and a member of the deaconess board. She was a member of Sunlight Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 20. 2007 12:44PM Nell Brown Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nell Egle Brown, 76, a native of Morgan City and resident of Patterson, died at Ochsner Hospital Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Hugh C. Brown Jr., of Patterson; four children, Jenny Brown LaCour of Metairie and husband, Barry, and their two children, Gabrielle and Joey; Eva Claire Brown Tregle of Morgan City and husband, Tim, and their son, Charlton; Hugh C. Brown III of Morgan City and wife, Rachel, and their children, Laci, Jami and Nickolas; Thomas J. Brown of New Orleans and wife, Sherri, and their children, William and Walker; and one sister, Marilyn Egle Sonnier of Houma and husband, Richard, and their five sons, Richard, Raymond, Joseph, Guy and David. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Charles and Edna Zeringue Egle; her paternal grandparents, Davis and Augustine Authement Egle; and her maternal grandparents, Desiree' and Hermine Dias Zeringue. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, attended Dominican College in New Orleans and then transferred to Southwestern Louisiana Institute, graduating in music. She taught music and elementary education, along with private piano students for many years. She was recognized for many years of volunteer work with the Patterson School Band Boosters, Patterson Garden Club, Morgan City Community Concert Association and was awarded "Citizen of the Year" by American Legion Post No. 242. She served as a den mother and assisted her husband, Hugh, throughout his many years as a Boy Scout Leader. Her passions were spending time with her family, playing piano, working in her garden and sharing her treasured plants with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1011 First St., Patterson, LA 70392; or to Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Heart Transplant Department, BH 240, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121 Ibert's Mortuary in Patterson is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 12:53PM Phyllis Dufrene Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Phyllis Ann Dufrene, 49, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2007. Funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. She is survived by four sons, Joshua Paul Bellanger, Willie Joseph Bellanger, Terry Joseph Caramonta and Tray Joseph Caramonta; one daughter, Tasha Faye Caramonta; one brother, Daniel Dufrene; one sister, Lana Dufrene; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hartward and Leona Matherne Dufrene. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 12:37PM Kirk Farria Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kirk Farria, 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, July 8, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. He is survived by one son, Derrick Farria of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Audrey Farria of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Debbie Farria of Harvey, Dawn Farria of Atlanta and Cheryl Richard of Thibodaux; and two brothers, Reginald Farria of Harvey and Melvin Farria Jr. of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey Warlsey and Perry Jenkins; his stepfather, Melvin Farria Sr.; two brothers, Brian Keith Farria and Danny Farria; and his grandmother, Inez Baptiste. He was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church in New Orleans and was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 12:35PM Ethel Foret Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel Marie Theriot Foret, 92, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Visit ation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Foret Verdun and husband, Dr. Larry J. Verdun; one sister, Inez T. Boudreaux; two grandchildren, Tiffany V. Galey and husband, Donovan, and Dr. Todd D. Verdun and wife, Jennifer; and two great- grandchildren, Jessica Rose Galey and Sophia Mary Galey. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Eugene Foret; her parents, Louis Theriot and Matilde Gaudet Theriot; two brothers, Louis and Augustine Theriot; and five sisters, Edna T. Degruise, Elena T. Babin, Hedwidge T. Melancon, Exse T. Waguespack and Lydia T. Danos. She was a former member of the Ladies Altar Society and American Legion Auxiliary. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be dearly missed. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 12:35PM Ernestine Johnson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernestine Roylene Johnson, 40, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Hilda Steward; one daughter, Kashan Frederika Steward; three brothers, Eddie Fitzgerald Steward, Belvedere Larose Johnson and Christopher Perez Johnson; and two sisters, Edwina Tonoa Steward and Joyce Ranger. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jerry Steward and Octavia Steward and Tom Johnson and Evella Johnson. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 12:32PM Alice Keller Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alice Starks Keller, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, Allen M. Keller; one son, Henry "Hank" Gage and wife, Kizzy Bogen Gage; one granddaughter, Megan Washington; one grandson, Tyreek Gage, all of Thibodaux; four sisters, Carolyn Davis and husband, Obra Sr., Gladys Keys and Connie Carter, all of Labadieville, and Margaret Domino and husband, Alex Jr., of Baton Rouge; three brothers, James Starks and wife, Hazel, Donald Starks and wife, Lydia, all of Thibodaux, and Ronald and Saundra Starks of Gretna; four brothers-in-law, Edwin Walker Sr. of Thibodaux, Lloyd Young Sr. of Donaldsonville, Calvin Keller of Reserve and Frank Keller of Atlanta; one sister-in-law, Joyce Lapeyrolerie of Atlanta; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Hazel Starks; two brothers, George and Norman Starks; and three sisters, Brenda Young, Delores Jones and Joann Walker. She was a retired teacher with 33 years in the Lafourche Parish School System and was a member of the Southern "Jaguar" Alumni Terrebonne Chapter and the Terrebonne Lions Club. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 12:54PM William Morris Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William Andrew Morris, 78, a native of Belle Rose, a former resident of Grand Isle and resident of Gray, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Military service will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bernice Landry Morris; three sons, Gary and wife, Laura, of Houma, Keith and wife, Yvonne, of Temple, Texas, and Mark and Teresa, of Jacksonville, Fla.; four grandchildren, Raenell, Jessie, Travis and Cody; two great-grandchildren, Zivon and Aedan; and five sisters, Gloria Marshall, Dolores Mandina, Sylvia Reed, Shirley Savoie and Gayle Menter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Milda Templet; and three brothers, Anthony, Leroy and Kenneth Templet. He was a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 12:39PM Malvin Neil Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Malvin Pierre Neil, 84, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and longtime resident of Houma, died Thursday, July 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. 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, Joyce Leblanc Neil; one brother, Jerry Neil; one sister, Mable Neil Naquin; two sons, Timothy Neil and Daniel Neil and wife, Gwynne Neil; three daughters, Suzette Neil Carreker and husband, Herbert, Patricia Neil Hutchinson and husband, Craig, and Mary Neil; six grandchildren, Michelle Carreker Patin, Rene Carreker, Paul Carreker, Stacie Fanguy, Parker Hutchinson and Sean Neil; and two great-grandchildren, Austin Patin and Lindsey Carreker. He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Rita Crochet Neil; four brothers, Evans "White" Neil, Howard Neil, Ira Neil and Dewey Neil; two sisters, Magnolia Neil and Lisa Neil; and his parents, Joseph and Vagnolia Neil. He joined the U.S. Marines at 17 and served his country honorably during World War II and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima. After 30 years of employment with Texaco, he retired to enjoy gardening, fishing and volunteering with the United Veterans League. As a member of its Honor Guard, he served as a rifleman at the funerals of his fellow veterans. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 12:48PM Paul Orgeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul "Piche" Orgeron, 69, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his companion of 21 years, Betty B. Williams; two daughters, Brenda Bousegard and husband, Duvic, and Bridgette Coleman and husband, Bill; one stepdaughter, Angie Adams and husband, Greg; one stepson, Dwayne Williams; one brother, Edward "Be Be" Orgeron Jr.; three sisters, Irene Scurlock, Melva Bouvier and Elaine Gisclair; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; two step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julien Sr. and Maria Savoie Orgeron; one son-in-law, David Chouest; eight brothers, Julien Jr., Maurice, Rodney, Harrington, Alvin, Medwick, Alvie and Loyman Orgeron; and one stepgrandson, Brett Adams. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 12:38PM Louise Perrillioux Picture === ======= A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louise "Bessie" Perrillioux, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, died at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Leona Crochet; three sons, Conrad Perrillioux III and wife, Debbie, and Chester and Charles Perrillioux; four daughters, Peggy Boudreaux, Patricia Bernard and husband, Edwin, Hattie Boudreaux and Leona Folse and husband, James; seven brothers, Macellain Bourgeois, Vergin Landry, Alvin, Charles, Roy, Allan and Michael Bergeron; four sisters, Margie Davine, Audrey Ellender, Esther Lirette and Althea Millet; eight grandchildren, Bessie, James, Carla, Lester Jr., Allison, Cathy, Brandi and Cameron; and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Perrillioux Jr.; her father, Justilien Bourgeois; one son, Calvin Perrillioux; one daughter, Alicen Perrillioux; three brothers, Eugene, Ernest and Joseph Bergeron; one sister, Bridgett Bergeron; and one grandson, Edwin "Bucky" Bernard Jr. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================