Theriot Obituaries: Terrebonne Parish, La.

Submitted by: Cynthia Fatchett Daigle

Source: As listed with each Obit

30 May 2004

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NOTES:
1. The date preceding the obituary is the date of the newspaper,
not the date of death.
2. Annotations are additional information
3. SLR - from South Louisiana Records by Donald Hebert
4. SLVFR - from South Louisiana Vital Family Records by Terrebonne 
Genealogicial Society


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The Houma Times; Saturday March 16, 1929 

J. A. THERIOT

Mr. J. A. Theriot, one of Houma's prominent business men died at his home here 
on Wednesday, March 13th at 9:15 am after an illness of short duration.  
Apoplexy is said to have caused his death.
Mr. Theriot was born in Terrebonne Parish, July 30th, 1879.  He came to Houma 
several years ago to operate a livery stable and garage, and later went into 
the undertaking business, now known as Theriot and Son.  He had many friends 
and relatives in this community and his death will be deeply mourned.
Mr. Theriot was a member of the Knights of Colubus, Elks, and Woodmen of the 
World.  He took active part in the social activities of these organizations.
The funeral services took place at the St. Francis de Sales Church in Houma, 
Thursday March 14th at the 8:30 Requiem Mass.  Interment took place in the 
Catholic Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife and several children.

ANNOTATION: 
SLR v. 6, p. 406  THERIOT, Justinien Albert (F. Elfege THERIOT & Mathilde 
TOUPS) b. 30 July 1879 (Theriot Ch.: Mar. Bk., v. 1, p. 55)


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The Houma Times; Saturday May 11, 1929 

Aurelie THERIOT

Terrebonne Parish mourns the loss (of) a noble citizen, Mr. Aurelie THERIOT, who 
passed into eternity at 10:10 o'clock, Saturday evening, at the age of 87 years. 
He was a native of this parish where he spent his entire life in various 
business activities. Mr. THERIOT always took a prominent part in civic affairs 
to which he gave much of his time and ability.  His passing is deeply regretted 
by the entire community.
Mr. THERIOT was a staunch Democrat.  He served as police juror from the Tenth 
Ward and was president of that body during his service.  He was also Chairman of 
the Parish Democratic Executive Committee about ten years ago and served in 
office for two terms.
Mr. THERIOT was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. 
Burial took place in the Catholic Cemetery, following funeral services at the 
St. Francis de Sales Church, Monday, May 6th at 8:00 am Requiem Mass.
Mr. THERIOT, a widower, is survived by four daughters, Mrs. GODARD of Abbeville; 
Mrs. Edgar TOUPS of Simmsport, Mrs. X. H. ST. MARTIN of Houma, Miss Clothild 
THERIOT of Houma;  and three sons, Honore THERIOT of Bayou Dularge;  Clay 
THERIOT of Morgan City, and Ray THERIOT of Gueydan;  and twenty-nine 
grandchildren.

ANNOTATION:  
SLR v. 2, p. 269 --  Aurelie THERIOT b. Oct. 11, 1841, christened  Thibodaux, 
Lafourche Parish, LA, s/o Michael THERIOT and Seraphine THIBODAUX  
Internet source, adamsrib file World Connect --   m. Aug. 20, 1866 Youngsville, 
Lafayette Parish, LA, Laftae Edith Roy