The Daily Comet Obituaries: November 1999. Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
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Monday -- November 01, 1999
Lena Blanchard
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday
at St. Anne Catholic Church in
Napoleonville for Lena Fryou Blanchard, 88, a native of Morgan City and resident of
Napoleonville, who died at 6:15 a.m. Oct. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Landry's Funeral Home in
Napoleonville.
Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville.
She was the mother of Henry Blanchard Jr. and Azema Blanchard Daigle. She is also survived by
18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Blanchard Sr.; parents, Felix Sr. and Azema
Daigle Fryou; sons, Nolan, Leroy, Roland and Mervin Blanchard; daughters, Lucy Blanchard and
Rosmary Blanchard Richard; brothers, Pete, Clarivil, Luke, Clarence, Wilbert, Orion, John,
Felix and Louis Fryou; and sisters, Edith F. Solar and Agnes F. Bouds.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
James Boudreaux
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic
Church in Labadieville for James Joseph "Hi-Jacker" Boudreaux, 54, a native of Paincourtville
and resident of Labadieville, who died at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be noon until funeral time at the church.
Cremation will follow.
He was the husband of Kathleen Aucoin Boudreaux; son of Vi
vian S. Boudreaux; father of Jamie,
Jody and Angel Boudreaux; and brother of Ed Jr., Sam, Tommy, Becky and Betty Boudreaux, Mary
Holifield, Bonnie Schexnayder, Connie Besson and Mona Landry. He is also survived by three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward James Boudreaux Jr. and brother, John Paul
Boudreaux.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Brian Breaux Jr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church
in Dulac for Brian J. "B.J." Breaux Jr., 21, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who
died at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and 8 a.m. until funeral
time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the son of Brian J. Sr. and Darlene Plaisance Breaux, both of Houma; brother of Tabitha
Breaux; grandson of Norman "Tutty" Breaux and Rita Mae Breaux, both of Houma, and Marceline B.
Plaisance of Lockport; and great-grandson of Cora Carrere of Dulac.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence Carrere and Didier B. Plaisance; and
great-grandparents, Rene Breaux Sr., Ellida B. Breaux, and Edgar and Stella Breaux.
He was Catholic.
He was a diesel mechanic at Stewart and Stevenson of Harvey.
Samart Funeral
Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Patrick Chandler Jr.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Cut Off for Patrick A. Chandler Jr., 17, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, who died
Oct. 30, 1999.
Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He was the son of Patrick A. Sr. and Debra Adams Chandler; brother of Shawntel Chandler; and
grandson of Delores Chandler and Ignas "Pete" Adams.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Chandler Sr. and Gustavia Adams.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements.
Breea Delaune
A graveside service was held today at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Cemetery for Breea Marie Delaune,
infant, who died Oct. 29, 1999.
She was the daughter of Ted Delaune and Melissa Verdin; and granddaughter of Alton and Essie
Delaune, and Ernest Sr. and Virginia Verdin.
Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.
Jessie Delaune Sr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poiters
Catholic Church in Mathews for Jessie Joseph Delaune Sr., 82, a native and resident of
Lockport, who died at 8:45 p.m. Oct. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 7 a.m. until funeral time
at Falgout Funeral Home in
Lockport.
Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.
He was the father of Jessie Delaune Jr.; and brother of Mary Louise Knight. He is also survived
by eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Loupe Delaune; parents, Felix Sr. and Etienette
Guidroz Delaune; son, Jerry P. Delaune; daughter, Mary Ann Plaisance; brothers, Felix Jr. and
Richard Delaune; and sisters, Mable Loupe and Maude Curole.
He was a World War II Navy veteran.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 3665 of Raceland.
Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Laque
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church in Paradis for Mildred Champagne Laque, 81, a native and resident of Boutte, who died at
1:35 p.m. Oct. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland.
She was the mother of Betty Laque Tregre of Luling; sister of Clarence Champagne and Mabel
Schaubhut, both of Des Allemands, Milton Champagne of Paradis and Gladys Trauth of Luling. She
is also survived by two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben
Laque; parents, Alice Lirette and James
Champagne; and brother, Wilbert Champagne.
She was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
She was a member of Busy Bees Ladies Organization.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Maxine Merritt
A religious service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Gray for Maxine Martin
Merritt, 73, a native of Oliver Springs, Tenn. and resident of Gray, who died at 6:20 a.m. Oct.
30, 1999.
Burial was at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton, Tenn.
She was the wife of L.D. Merritt Sr. of Gray; mother of Carl Edward Merritt of Houma; and
sister of Claude Martin of Lafalene, Tenn., Liz Christophers, and Lola and Lula Griggs, all of
Oliver Springs, Tenn. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Martin and Eda Ann Justice Martin Adams; son,
L.D. Merritt Jr.; brothers, Carlos, Leland, Frank, Fred and Meather Martin; and sister, Lassie
M. Ford.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Gray and the First Baptist Church Choir.
She was a vacation bible school volunteer at First Baptist Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.
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November 2, 1999
Paul Charpentier
A Mass of Christian buria
l was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in
Galliano for Paul Joseph Charpentier, 74, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at 3:57
a.m. Nov. 1, 1999.
Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He was the brother of Justilia Adams of Galliano.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Julienne Baudoin Charpentier; brothers,
Magloir, Percy and Leon Charpentier, and three infants.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.
Warren Granier
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Catholic Church in Chackbay for Warren Sylvester Granier, 76, a native of Vacherie and resident
of Chackbay, who died Oct. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Margaret McCarthy Granier; father of Warren Jr., Ronald, Rene and Sandra
Granier; step-father of Marcus, Stephen and Marsha Trosclair, and Lisa Scioneaux; and brother
of Vernon, Arthur and Henry Granier, Joyce Martinez, Noelie Theri
ot and Lucille Breaux. He is
also survived by 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Joseph and Noelie Waguespack Granier; son, Ricky
Granier; step-son, Patrick Trosclair; brother, A.J. Granier; and sisters, Roselyn Hennon, Dolly
Mae Cortez and Dorothy Ordoyne.
Samart Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Vegas
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at Our Lady of the Isle
Catholic Church in Grand Isle for Helen Guidry Vegas, 75, a native and resident of Grand Isle,
who died at 6:37 p.m. Nov. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
She was the wife of Herbert Vegas; mother of Ricky Allen and Rockey Allen Burnham, Luigi and
Dennis Vegas, and Angel Blanchard; and sister of Mabel Guidry. She is also survived by nine
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyeriac and Barbe Bradberry Guidry; brothers,
Theodore, Louis and Nelson Guidry; and sisters, Felicity Miller, Aurora Milet, Mazie Chighizola
and Agnes Santiny.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Whyte
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in
Thibodaux f
or Joyce Gaubert Whyte, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 11 a.m.
until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She was the mother of E. Gordon Whyte Jr.; sister of Kevin J. Gaubert; grandmother of Dianne W.
Spraggins and Pamela Whyte; and great-grandmother of Sean Spraggins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Whyte; and parents, Nolan and Henrietta
Bergeron Gaubert.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
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November 3, 1999
Hazel Ambacher
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Northfield Baptist Church in Northfield,
Ohio, for Hazel Evangeline "Lyn" Alexander Ambacher, 64, a resident of Rockford, Ill., and
formerly of Thibodaux, who died.
She was the wife of Dr. Harry Ambacher; mother of Kristi Ambacher Hackney of Rockford, Ill.,
Lori Ambacher of Boston, Mass., and Brent Ambacher of Hong Kong. She is also survived by two
grandchildren.
She spent almost 30 years with her husband on the Christian mission field, prima
rily in Hong
Kong, in association with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism.
She taught English classes and loved and mothered students at the seminary during their 30 year
tenure in Hong Kong.
Donations to A.B.W.E., for China Baptist College, P.O. Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA, 17105, are
preferred.
Joyce Whyte
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral in
Thibodaux for Joyce Gaubert Whyte, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 11 a.m. until
funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She was the mother of E. Gordon Whyte Jr.; sister of Kevin J. Gaubert; grandmother of Dianne W.
Spraggins and Pamela Whyte; and great-grandmother of Sean Spraggins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Whyte; and parents, Nolan and Henrietta
Bergeron Gaubert.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
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November 4, 1999
Upton Dick
A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eagle Wright Bapti
st Church in Gray for
Upton Dick, 91, a native and resident of Gray, who died at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 30, 1999.
A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Visitation will be 4 to 7:45 p.m. Friday at the church.
Burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery.
He was the husband of Alma Adams Dick of Bayou Blue; father of Louis Dick and Dorothy Dick
Carter, both of Bayou Blue, James and Prince Dick, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; and brother of
Clifton Dick of Bayou Blue. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, nine
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ida Harris Dick; brothers, Louis and Phillip
Dick; and sisters, Piccola, Eula and Geneva Dick.
He was Baptist and a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church.
He was a retired bus driver for Lafourche Parish.
Gertrude-Geddes-Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Antoinette Fanguy
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church
in Houma for Antoinette Helen Voisin Fanguy, 84, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, who
died at 3:20 p.m. Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be 6:30 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 a.m. until
funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
She was the mother of Marie Hebert of Thibodaux; Sally Pertuit and Doris Fanguy, both of Houma,
and Margaret Landry of Gray. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 23
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Anthony Fanguy; parents, Lawrence and Ophelia
Liner Voisin; son, William L. Fanguy; brother, Anthony Voisin; and sister, Lucy Blanchard and
Mary Trosclair.
She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and founding and lifetime member of
TARC.
Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Clemille Maronge
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in
Thibodaux for Clemille "C.P." Paul Maronge, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at
6 p.m. Nov. 2, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He was the companion of Rhea Lirette; father of Michael and Shopia Maronge; and brother of Adam
Maronge and Rita Bourgeois. He is also survived by four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eves and Harriet Adams Maronge; brothers, Emile and
Clement Maronge; and sister, Verna Babin.
Thibodaux Funera
l Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
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November 5, 1999
Vivian Boudreaux
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles B
orromeo
Catholic Church in St. Charles Community for Vivian Knobloch Boudreaux, 92, a native and
resident of Raceland, who died at 8:58 p.m. Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Boudreaux; parents, Charles and Lucia
Bourgeois Knobloch; brothers, Sydney, Abner, Ernest, Roland and Robert Knobloch; and sisters,
Mae and Annie Knobloch, Adeline K. Surridge and Eunice K. Parsons.
She was a parishioner at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Lillie Chighizola
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic
Church in Grand Isle for Lillie D. Chighizola, 96, a native of Buras and resident of Grand
Isle, who died at 8;30 p.m. Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church
cemetery.
She was the mother of Ethel Chighizola and Hazel Quebodeaux; and sister of Louise Algero. She
is also survived by five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Chighizola; sons, Louis and Elliot Chighizola;
daughter, Augusta Readnour; brothers, Arthur, Louis and Clement DeMolle; and one grandchild.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church.
She liked to sew.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
Celestine Guidroz
A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland for
Celestine "Red" Guidroz, 52, a native and resident of Raceland, who died Nov. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. until the wake service at the church.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Burial will be at the Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland.
She was the daughter of Pearl Adams of Raceland; mother of Charlotte Barrow, and Bryan and
Charles Guidroz, all of Raceland; step-mother of Willie and Keith Scoby, and Velencial
Williams, all of Houma, and Lewis Wooldridge Jr. of Raceland; and sister of Deloris Bibbs and
Lois Adams, both of Larose, Linda and Carolyn Adams, and Tyrone Lacy, all of Thibodaux, Joyce
Strickland of Arlington, Texas and Philip
Adams of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by 28
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Philip Adams Sr.; and grandparents, Josephine Parker,
Willie Caldwell, and Celestine and Cylard Adams.
She was Baptist and a member of the Usher Board at Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Ira Hartman
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic
Church in Gheens for Ira "Ta Yee" D. Hartman, 76, a native and resident of Gheens, who died at
1:20 p.m. Nov. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews.
She was the mother of Walter J. Hartman. She is also survived by one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clancis "Pion" Hartman; parents, Joseph Leon and
Lillian Pertuit Dufrene; brothers, Leon, Fred, Ivan, Norman and Armond Dufrene; and sisters,
Lottie Foret and Pearly Rivet.
She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Donations to the family are preferred.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Simoneaux Sr.
A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in
Napoleonville for Raymond Simoneaux Sr.,
57, a native of Paincourtville and resident of New
Orleans, who died Nov. 2, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Charles Baptist Cemetery.
He was the husband of Genevia Simoneaux; father of Darrell, Raymond Jr. and Tammie Simoneaux,
Yolanda Simoneaux Jefferson and Lyrica Johnson; and sister of Theresa Breaux, Barbara, Roland,
Sidney Jr., Fred "Curtis" and Ronald Simoneaux. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Sr. and Carrie Simoneaux; sister, Sandra
Simoneaux; and brother, Alfred Simoneaux.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.
Louis Queen Jr.
A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux for
Louis Queen Jr., 88, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, who died at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 3,
1999.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. until the wake service.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Effie Woods Queen of Thibodaux; and father of Eva Shanklin, Effie Price,
and Alvin, Ernest and Oliver Queen, all of Thibodaux; Betty Antoine of Lawton, Okla., Louis
Joseph of Austin, Texas, Leonard Queen of Delarecy, Del., and Gwendolyn Queen of Met
arie. He is
also survived by 37 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Queen Sr. and Dummer Teal Goods; and sisters,
Onedia Johnson and Nancy Dyer.
He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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Monday -- November 08, 1999
Murvin Bergeron
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic
Church in Thibodaux for Murvin Joseph Bergeron, 88, a native of Napoleonville and resident of
Thibodaux, who died at 8:10 p.m. Nov. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He was the husband of Dorothy Berniard Bergeron; father of Carole Anne Dansereau and Dianne
Clement; brother of Lindsey Bergeron, Marlene Cabellero, Hazel Duet and Myrtle Capone; and
step-brother of Rita LeBlanc Wanehime. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Bella LeBlanc Bergeron; and sister, Gladys
Graffeo.
L
andry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Louis Crosby
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church in Larose for Louis Pierre Crosby, 66, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at
10:30 a.m. Nov. 6, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
He was the brother of Ernest and Lorris Crosby, and Rosie Dufrene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aramise and Eliza Plaisance Crosby.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements.
Annie Culotta
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral
in Thibodaux for Annie Culotta, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux.
She was the sister of John, Joe and Grace Culotta.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Rosaria Greco Culotta.
She was a retired employee of Lafourche Parish School Board.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Edward Danos
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Cut Off for Edward "Nick" Danos, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, who died at
1:20 p.m. Nov.
7, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Ethel Savoie Danos; father of Kent Danos, Cynthia Cassard and Tammy
Richard; and brother of Nickless Danos Jr., Melba Donahue, Bella Theriot, Janet Collins, Pearl
Lefort and Jane Arceneaux. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nickless Sr. and Eliza Savoie Danos; daughter, Janelle
Sisson; and sister, Emelda Allen.
He was a member of the American Legion.
Falgout F
uneral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.
Nolan Lasseigne Jr.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Galliano for Nolan "T-Nol" J. Lasseigne Jr., 38, a native and resident of Galliano, who died at
10 a.m. Nov. 6, 1999.
Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He was the husband of Celeste Marie Parr Lasseigne; parents, Nolan Sr. and Octavia Rousse
Lasseigne; father of Robie and Lacey Lasseigne; and brother of Ira Lasseigne, Charlene Danos,
Charlotte Guidry, Robin Rogers and Penny Comeaux.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arsen Lasseigne Sr. and Mr. and Mrs.
Webb Rousse.
He liked sports and was a Chevron employee.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements.
Henry LeBlanc
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville for
Henry Joseph LeBlanc, 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, who died at 1 a.m.
Nov. 6, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Thelma Talbot LeBlanc; and brother of Elmire Dizney and Cecile LeBlanc.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Sr. and Elmire Lafaye LeBlanc; and brothers, Sam
Jr. and Richard LeBlanc.
He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Donations to St. Anne Catholic Church Building Fund are preferred.
Landry's Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of arrangements.
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Tuesday -- November 9, 1999
Peter Bella
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church
in Chauvin for Peter A. Bella, 53, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Bayou Blue, who
died at 4:46 a.m. Nov. 8, 1999.
Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the Knights of
Columbus Hall in Chauvin.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the son of Lucky
and Vergis Bella; father of Brandon and Marchellie Bella, and Kimberly
Bella Wells; and brother of Tony, Craig and Charlotte Bella, and Darline Bella Lapeyrouse.
He was preceded in death by his companion, Betty Knight Pippen.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Melvin Bourgeois
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Catholic Church in Chackbay for Melvin "Poochie" Bourgeois, 61, a native of Marrero and
resident of Chackbay, who died at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8, 1999.
Visitation will be 6:30 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Agnes Adams Bourgeois; father of Jason, Jeffery and David Bourgeois, and
Denise Percle; and brother of Evelyn Creppel. He is also survived by six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Agnes Boudreaux Bourgeois; brothers, Harold,
Elwin and Donald Bourgeois; and sister, Brenda Rotolla.
Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Gundlyn Bruce
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Meadow United
Methodist Church in Golden Meadow for Gundlyn "Lynn" B. Bruce, 73, a native ofPointe-A-La-Hache
and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 5:52 p.m. Nov.
8, 1999.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. through the night Wednesday until funeral time Thursday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Galliano.
Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
She was the wife of Joachim E. Bruce; mother of Curtis Bruce of Golden Meadow and Corrine
Leonard of Cut Off; and sister of Lucy Bouzigard, Violet Ledet and Joann LeBouef. She is also
survived by two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Olympio and Violet Boudreaux Bouffanie; brothers,
Clebert, George and Norman Bouffanie; and one granddaughter.
She was a member of the Lafourche Chapter No. 251 Eastern Star.
Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.
Lucille Foley
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Church in Napoleonville
for Lucille Talbot Foley, 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, who died at 7:50 a.m.
Nov. 8, 1999.
Burial was at Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery in Napoleonville.
She was the mother of Willard "Pat" Foley III, Anne Menuet and Peggy Lasseigne; and sister of
Aubert "Bert" and George Talbot, Betty Berniard, Catherine Maloney and Jane Marks. She is also
survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Jones Foley Jr.; parents, Aubert Leon Sr. and
Elizabeth Dugas Talbot; bro
ther, Thomas Talbot; and sister, Josephine Carmouche.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements.
Harold Gaubert Sr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist
Cathedral in Lafayette for Harold E. Gaubert Sr., 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of
Lafayette, who died at 11:34 p.m. Nov. 7, 1999.
The Rev. Keith J. Derouen of St. John the Evangelist Cathedral will be the celebrant. Jodi M.
Bollich, accompanied on the organ by Tom Niel, will sing for the Mass, "On Eagle's Wings," "Ave
Maria," "I Shall Not Want" and "The Prayer."
Visitation will be 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at Martin and Castille
Funeral Home in Lafayette.
A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lafayette.
Pall bearers will be his grandsons, Damon, Richard Jr., Randell, Brad, Craig, Ryan, Ted, Brian
and Michael Gaubert.
He was the husband of Cecile Mouton Gaubert of Lafayette; father of Martha G. Marse, Patrick H.
and Ronald J. Gaubert, all of Lafayette, Robert E. Gaubert of Atlanta, Ga., and Harold E.
Gaubert Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz.; father-in-law of Michael C. Marse and Linda Bock Gaubert, both
of Lafayette, Betty Calais Gaubert of Atlanta, and Ginger Hollier Gaubert of Phoenix; and
brother of Rena Naquin of New Orleans and Dorothy Jowers of Wintergarden, Fla. He is also
survived by 25 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Camile and Leonise M. Henry Gaubert; sons, Donald C.
and Richard C. Gaubert; and brothers, Irving, Reynold, Clarence Sr. and Nolan Gaubert.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
In 1930, he was employed by the Tribune Printing Plant. Upon his retirement from Tribune, he
founded the Quick-E-Rubber Stamp Co. in 1954.
He was a member of the St. John Cathedral Catholic Community and served as an usher for 40
years.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1286, the American
Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War.
The family would like to extend special thanks to his caregivers, Iris Landry, Janie Venable,
family members and friends, and also to the staff of Hospice of Acadiana.
Donations to Cathedral-Carme School Foundation, 848 St. John St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, or to
De La Salle Christian Brothers, 1522 Carmel Ave., Lafayette, LA, 70501, are preferred.
Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Pippen
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for Betty
Ann Knight Pippen, 53, a native of New Orleans and res
ident of Houma, who died at 10:30 a.m.
Nov. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma.
She was the companion of Peter A. Bella; daughter of Emelda Martin Knight; mother of Robert
David Jr. and Richard Daniel Pippen, and Erica Pippen Billiot; and sister of Alan J. Knight
Sr., Alton P. Knight Sr., Robert J. Knight Jr., Linda Knight Theriot and Nettie Knight
Lamartina. She is also survived by two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Joseph Knight Sr.; and sister, Wanda Knight
Hiefnar.
She was a store manager at A-1 Appliance in Houma.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arran
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Thursday -- November 11, 1999
Chance Delancy
A graveside service was celebrated at 9:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in
Golden Meadow for Chance Joseph Walter Delancy, infant, a native and resident of Golden Meadow,
who died at 3:53 p.m. Nov. 8, 1999.
He was the son of Connie Billiot and Henri Delancy Sr.; brother of Henri Jr. and Kaylee
Delancey; grandson of Ervin Sr. and Betty Billiot,
and Charles Delancy; and great-grandson of
Adorina Billiot.
Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano was in charge of arrangements.
Gail Molaison
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma for Gail
Theriot Molaison, 59, a native and resident of Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Nov. 9, 1999.
Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.
She was the mother of Chris M. LeBlanc and Rachel E. Molaison; and sister of Donald A. Theriot,
Lucille T. Soudelier and Linda T. Stevens. She is also survived by two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norval J. Molaison; parents, Joseph and Estella
Brunet Theriot; brothers, Roland J., John R. and Norman P. Theriot; and sister, Esther M.
Theriot.
She was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.
She was a member of the St. Gregory Choir.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Landry Tregle Jr.
A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland for
Landry "Poucky" Tregle Jr., 60, a native of Morgan City and resident of Des Allemands, who died
at 12:30 a.m. Nov. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands.
He was the son of Rosema
ry Tregle; father of Baron A. Tregle and Nekki C. Schicksnyder; and
brother of Wesley Tregle and Melazie Martindale. He is also survived by two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Landry Tregle Sr.; and brother, Norton Tregle.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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November 12, 1999
Edward Bolden
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland for
Edward Charles Bolden, 44, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Thibodaux, who died
Nov. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Burial will be at the Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland.
He is the step-son of Hewitt Lee Sr. of Thibodaux; father of Lakyna Bolden of Thibodaux; and
brother of Preston Bolden of Vacherie, Ray Lee Sr. and Hewitt Lee Jr., both of Baton Rouge,
Darryl Lee of Morgan City, and Debra Bolden, Paula, Lori, Michelle and Sharon Lee, all of
Thibodaux.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Mae Bolden Lee; and daughter, Dawn Jones.
He served in the Army National Guard and was a cement finisher.
Kennedy Funeral Home of
Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Isaac Holly Sr.
A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in
Napoleonville for Isaac "Zeke" "Scottie" Holly Sr., 47, a native and resident of Napoleonville,
who died at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Mary Jane Holly of Napoleonville; father of Jackie Clark of Amelia, Iesha
Isaac Jr. and Isiah Holly, all of Napoleonville; and brother of Shirley Hampton of San Antonio,
Texas; Deborah Smith, Fannie Mae Haughton, Alice Miller, Cora, Sherrie and Calvin Holly, all of
Napoleonville. He is also survived by one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Estella and Harry Holly; five brothers; and one
sister.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.
Franklin Levron Sr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in
Houma for Franklin Piere Levron Sr., 81, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, who died
at 4:32 p.m. Nov. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. until funeral
time at the church.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Verna Boudre
aux Levron of Houma; father of Victor Sr., Dean and Alex
Levron, all of Bayou Blue, and Eugene Levron of Houma; and brother of Betty Fremin of Amelia;
Vera DeHarte, Berwick Sr., Godfrey and Norris Levron, all of Bayou Blue, Rita Robinson of
Schriever, Tina Griffin of Chauvin, and Frances Malbrough of Bayou Dularge. He is also survived
by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Franklina Porche Levron; son, Franklin
Levron Jr.; and brother, Daniel Levron Sr.
He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Tammy Naccio
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose for
Tammy Lin Naccio, 35, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, who died Nov. 9, 1999.
She was the daughter of Norman and Josephine Parfait Naccio; mother of Derek, Jason, KC,
Samathia and Kimberly Naccio; and sister of Ricky, Rodney, Chad, Norman Jr., Barbara and Andrew
Naccio, Gayle Daigle, Cheryl Burgett, Norma Jean Ramey, Rene Garcia and Debbie Morota.
Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements.
Celeste Turner
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral
in Thibodau
x for Celeste Toups Turner, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5
a.m. Nov. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 9:30 a.m.
until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She was the daughter of Yvonne Donnes Toups; mother of Andy James and Kahlil Turner; and sister
of John, Matt and Mark Toups.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred C. Toups; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John P.
Donnes, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Toups.
Donations to Mental Health are preferred.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
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Monday -- November 15, 1999
Bessie Boyd
A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Bell Baptist Church in
Raceland for Bessie Smith Boyd, 61, a native and resident of Raceland, who
died Nov. 12, 1999.
The dismissal service was held at 11 a.m. today at the church.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
She was the wife of Richmond Boyd Sr. of Raceland; daughter of Octavia Smith
of Raceland; mother of Rev. Richmond Jr., Marvin Sr. and Curtis Boyd, all of
Raceland; and sist
er of Sidney and Melvin Smith, Vivian Hills and Willie Mae
Triggs, all of Raceland. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. James Smith; brothers, Calvin,
Herman and Edward Smith; and sister, Doretha Farlow.
She was a Baptist and a member of the Choir at Bell Baptist Church.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.
Richard LeBlanc
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of
the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose for Richard Louis LeBlanc, 73, a native
and resident of Larose, who died at 8:46 a.m. Nov. 12, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Iona Theriot LeBlanc; father of David, Garon, Rickey
and Ronnie LeBlanc, Nancy Leonard, Susan Chiasson and Lisa Colletti; brother
of M
ildred Usey, Melva Folse and Mary Ann Allemand; half-brother of Benny
Jr., Roland and Mable LeBlanc, and Diana Moorman; and step-brother of Louis,
Earl and Douglas Guidry, and Janet LeBlanc. He is also survived by 16
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny LeBlanc Sr. and Elva Theriot;
step-mother, Lea LeBlanc; son, Glenn LeBlanc; brothers, Raymond, Roy and
Robert LeBlanc; and st
ep-brother, Albert Guidry.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
He was a Marine veteran and a tow boat captain.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements.
Wilson Naquin Jr.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church in Houma for Wilson Naquin Jr., 51, a native and resident of
Houma, who died Nov. 10, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
He was the father of Rachel Peterson of Laport, Colo.; and brother of Glenn
Sr. and Fred Naquin, and Claudette Kelleher, all of Houma, Daniel Naquin of
Bourg, Connie Thibodaux of Napoleonville, and Bernadette Bernard of Ville
Platt. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one step-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Claudia Naquin; and
grandparents, Edgar and Constance Naquin, and Wilfred and Nora LeCompte.
He was Catholic.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.
Lillian Pierce
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Cut Off for Lillian C. Pierce, 80, a native of Larose and
resident of Cut Off, who died at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 12, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
She was the mother of Elaine Koning; and sister of Norman Plaisance and
Gladys Bouvier
. She is also survived by four grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Pierce; parents, Maurice
and Marie Compeaux Plaisance; and brothers, Lawrence, Ernest, Nolan and
Norris Plaisance.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic
Daughters of America.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements.
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Tuesday -- November 16, 1999
Nolan Cedotal
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Nolan P. Cedotal, 70, a native of
Pierre Part and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 7:52 p.m. Nov. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He was the wife of Anna Mae "Toonie" Clement Cedotal; father of Kerry and
Glenn Cedatol, Pam Fields, Arlene Kliebert and Stacey LeBlanc; and brother of
Alton Cedotal and Calvin Blanchard. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in deat
h by his parents, Adeole Cedatol and Annette Hebert
Cedatol Blanchard; and sister, Roberta Landry.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the West Thibodaux Fire
Company.
Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Anna George
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Martin
and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette for Anna M. George, 89, a native of
Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette, who died Nov. 15, 1999.
Monsignor Glen J. Provost, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, will
be the celebrant. Jodi Bollich, organist, will sing "Ave Maria," "The Lord's
Prayer" and "Hail, Mary, Gentle Woman."
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She was the mother of Nora Buttross of Lafayette; and grandmother of
Elizabeth and Eddie Buttross.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis George; parents, John and
Laura Marisco; sisters, Alvine LeGrone, Katherine Giglio and Patsy Scarpulla;
and brother, Anthony Marisco.
Donations to the Cathedral-Carmel School Foundation, 848 St. John St.,
Lafayette, LA, 70501, are preferred.
Martin and Castille Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements.
Emile Gros Sr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy
Savior Catholic Church in Lockpo
rt for Emile Joseph Gros Sr., 67, a native
and resident of Lockport, who died at 11:02 a.m. Nov. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at
Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Martha Davis Gros; father of Emile Jr., Lawrence and
Dalton Gros, and Mary Plaisance; and brother of Herbert and Roy Gros. He is
also survived by eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Leah Bergeron Gros; and
sister, Earline Richoux.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was a member of the American Legion, board member of the Lafourche Parish
Recreation Department and a life member of the Underwriters Association.
Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Rodenkirch
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Samart
Funeral Home in Houma for Joseph E. "Joe" Rodenkirch, 70, a native of El
Dorado and resident of Gray, who died at 11:05 a.m. Nov. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until funeral time at
the funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma.
He was the husband of Patricia Connor Rodenkirch of Gray; father of Thomas
Rodenkirch of San Diego, Texas, and Jo Lynn Cheramie of Well
ington, New
Zealand; and brother of John Rodenkirch of Ocean Springs, Miss., Rita Londers
and Margaret Broussard, both of Beaumont, Texas, Josephine Elliot of Lebonon,
Penn., and Barbara Smith of Houston. He is also survived by nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph H. and Eva Mae Krutzsinger
Rodenkirch; son, Larry Rodenkirch; and sisters, Eda Richardson and Loretta
Philmon.
He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
He served in the military and liked to fish.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Peter Verret Sr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Mary
Catholic Church in Raceland for Peter Paul Verret Sr., 77, a native and
resident of Raceland, who died at 6:15 a.m. Nov. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the father of Justin "Jake" Verret; brother of Norman Verret and Irene
Robichaux; grandfather of Peter Paul III, Justin and Jesse Verret, and
Michelle Rogers; and great-grandfather of Peter IV and Steven Verret, Carl
Jr. and Shelby Rogers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Bouzigard Verret; parents, Frank
and Ada Mayet Verret; son, Peter Paul Verret Jr.; brother, Norris, Men
son,
Oscar and Freddie Verret; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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Wednesday -- November 17, 1999
Johndes Jones
A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Williams and Southall
Funeral Home in Napoleonville for Johndes Jones, 2, a native and resident of
Dorseyville, who died Nov. 13, 1999.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Charles Baptist Church Cemetery in Paincourtville.
He was the son of John Jr. and Tabatha Wilson; brother of Gerrard, John,
Johneka and Melanie Wilson; grandson of Norman and Mary Jones of Dorseyville,
Betty Williams and John Wilson Sr., both of Houma; and step-grandson of
Elbert Williams and Barbara Wilson, both of Houma.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of
arrangements.
Scot
t Prejean Jr.
A religious service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home of
Thibodaux for Scott David Prejean Jr., 3 months, a native of Thibodaux and
resident of Raceland, who died at 3 p.m. Nov. 15, 1999.
Burial was at St. Franc
is de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma.
He was the son of Scott and Tiffany Carlos Prejean; brother of Lisa Marie
Prejean; and grandson of David and Nettie LeCompte Prejean, and Christopher
and Cynthia Cenac Carlos.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements.
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Thursday -- November 18, 1999
Glenn Candies
A religious service will be celebrated Friday at Mennonite Church in Des
Allemands for Glenn Curtis Candies, 53, a native and resident of Des
Allemands, who died at 6:40 a.m. Nov. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church.
A private burial will follow.
He was the brother of Tommy Candies, Jacqueline Loupe and Sherry C. Heurtin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Beulah Frickey Candies.
He was a parishioner of Mennonite Church.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Guidry
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Hilary
of Poiters Catholic Church in Raceland for Thomas John Guidry, 55, a native
of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, who died Aug. 31, 1999.
Visitat
ion will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland.
He was the son of Jerome W. and Isabelle Robichaux Guidry; brother of Jerome
Guidry Jr., Marilyn Guidry Ritchie and Mary Beth Guidry Riffle; uncle of
Hunter and Ashley Guidry, Timothy and Kelly Ritchie, Scott Riffle and Dawn
Hodges.
He was preceded in death by his nephews, David Ritchie and Shane Guidry; and
neice, Catherine Ritchie Faucheux.
Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Jenkins Jr.
A religious service will be held a 8 p.m. today at Greater Mt. Pilgrim
Baptist Church in Donaldsonville for Richard Jenkins Jr., 49, a native of
Belle Alliance and resident of Donaldsonville, who died at 7:04 p.m. Nov. 11,
1999.
Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home
in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church.
A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.
Burial will be at Greater Israel Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Alliance.
He was the husband of Bessie Williams Jenkins; father of Ingrid Jenkins of
Donaldsonville and Racquel Jenkins of Atlanta, Ga.; and brother of Burl
Jenkins, Willie Smith, Selena and Helen Smith, and Elizabeth Williams, all of
New Orleans, Henry Jenkins, Rosemary Gibson and Beat
rice Millien, all of
Donaldsonville, and Joseph Smith of Napoleonville. He is also survived by one
grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Sr. and Rebecca Jenkins; one
brother; and one sister.
He was a deacon at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of
arrangements.
Earl Trull
A religious service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Methodist Church in
Luling for Earl A. Trull, 67, a native of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of
Luling, who died at 6:55 p.m. Nov. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at the church.
Burial will be at Old Parkers Chapel Cemetery in El Dorado.
He was the father of Patrick and Krista Trull; and brother of Ester Trull and
Hester Hall. He is also survived by one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lavada Vines Trull.
He was a member of the Methodist Church in Luling.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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Friday -- November 19, 1999
Irene Babin
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ
the Redee
mer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Irene Mire Babin, 87, a native
and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She was the mother of Leo A. Babin Jr. and Audrey Daigle. She is also
survived by 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Albert Babin Sr.; parents, Luke
and Edna Benoit Mire; son, Melvin J. Babin; brother, Wilton Mire Sr.; and
sister, Rose Mire Braud.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Hilda Gros
A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in
Raceland for Hilda Loupe Gros, 68, a native of Morgan City and resident of
Paradis, who died at 6:23 a.m. Nov. 18, 1999.
Burial was at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.
She was the mother of Robert and Susan Gros; and sister of Joyce Fonseca,
Jane Gros and Dolly Madere. She is also survived by three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Gros; parents, Fortunia and
Elda Chaisson Gros; son, Russell Gros; and brother, Pete Loupe.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth Moser
A religious service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Bible Center Church
in Luling
for Elizabeth Sunier Moser, 83, a native of Berne, Ind., and
resident of Des Allemands, who died at 11:11 a.m. Nov. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be 6:30 p.m. until funeral time at the church.
She was the mother of Sandra Armstrong and Tanya McMillan. She is also
survived by four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Moser; parents, Edward and
Elma Ashbaugher Sunier; brother, James Goodin; and sister, Mary Jane Speicher.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
William Strickland
A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home
in Houma for William Nugent Strickland, 71, a native of Rochelle and resident
of Houma, who died at 8:25 p.m. Nov. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until funeral time at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.
He was the husband of Bonnie Bright Strickland; son of Stella Pearl Nugent
Strickland; and father of Bill "Bubba," Richard and Steve Strickland. He is
also survived by seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Burnham Strickland; and son,
Bernie Strickland.
He was a World War II Army veteran.
Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Jeanette Tabor
A Mass of Christian burial will
be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St.
James Chapel in Choctaw for Jeanette Molaison Tabor, 81, a native and
resident of Choctaw, who died at 7:50 p.m. Nov. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. until funeral time at her residence, 1158 Choctaw
Road.
Burial will be at the St. James Cemetery in Choctaw.
She was the wife of Hudson Tabor; mother of Larry, Ernest, Ray, Percy and
Melba Tabor, Betty Cortez and Emelda Rink; and sister of Walter Molaison,
Anette Thibodaux and Henrietta Ordoyne. She is also survived by 18
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Erenest and Emily Navarre Molaison;
two brothers; three sisters; and grandson, Jacob Tabor.
Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Conelia Waguespack
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne
Catholic Church in Napoleonville for Conelia Pellegrin Waguespack, 99, a
native of Chauvin and resident of Napoleonville, who died Nov. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
She was the step-mother of Lloyd, Gaston Jr. and A. Ray Waguespack, and Marie
Williams. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren
an
d two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, Gaston Waguespack Sr., parents,
Lovincy and Clothile LaBruyere Pellegrin; step-sons, Minor, Vernon, Lawrence
"Bill" and Daniel Waguespack; three brothers, five sisters; and two
step-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Catholic Daughters for 51 years, the Ladies Altar
Society and Order of Mary.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Woodward
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Thibodaux
Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Shirley Chiasson Woodward, 63, a native and
resident of Thibodaux, who died at 10:40 p.m. Nov. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She was the mother of Richard J. and Joseph E. Martinez, Mary-Lynn Dufrene
and Ann. M. Naquin; and sister of Lois, Award and Jerry Chiasson, and Evelyn
Chiasson Duet. She is also survived by two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason A. Woodward; parents, Noah B.
and Amy Bergeron Chiasson; brothers, Ray, C.J. and Charles Chiasson; and
sister, Mary Chiasson.
Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
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Monday -- November 22, 1999
Collins Bergeron Sr.
A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home
in Houma for Collins Joseph Bergeron Sr., 91, a native of Theriot and
resident of Houma, who died Nov. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma.
He was the husband of Lena Theriot Bergeron; father of Gerald and Donald
Bergeron, Jean B. Boudreaux and Nancy B. Toups, all of Houma, Linda B. Caskey
of Franklin, and Joan B. Lamorie of Laramie, Wyo.; and brother of Anis B.
Gates. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 40
great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Onezele Thibodeaux
Bergeron; sons, Charles, Collins Jr. and David Bergeron; brothers, Ellie and
J.C. Bergeron; and sisters, Ceciel B. Labie, Adele B. Domangue, Marie B.
Daspit, Unis B. Jones and Hazel B. Woodall.
Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Cheramie
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off for Michael Paul Cheramie, 3 months,
a
native and resident of Cut Off, who died at 4 p.m. Nov. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the son of Lonnie Theresia Cheramie; grandson of Ronald Jr. and Laura
Cheramie; step-grandson of Dwayne Pitre; great-grandson of Ronald Sr. and
Grace Cheramie, and Roland Pitre; and nephew of Kalela, Jynnea and Mackie
Cheramie, and Alexis and Corey "Skedder."
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Ethelene Pitre.
Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
Walter Constant
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St.
Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Walter Joseph Constant, 94, a native of
Bayou Boeuf and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He was the husband of Pearl Toups Constant; step-father of Esterlina L.
Walker, Dolores L. Landry and Audry L. Szush; and brother of Chester Constant
and Eugenie C. Guidry. He is also survived by nine step-grandchildren, 21
step-great-grandchildren and eight step-great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sy
lvestre Albert and Marie Eugenie
Walker Constant; four brothers; and seven sisters.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Willie Every Sr.
A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Baptist Church
at Lafourche Crossing for Willie "Jam" Every Sr., 65, a native and resident
of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time.
A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Burial will be at Young Men Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing.
He was the son of Velma Arsan Every of Thibodaux; father of Willie Every Jr.
of Richmond, Calif., Danny Neville, Michael Southall and Darlene Southall
Lee, all of Thibodaux, and Gene Neville of Thomasville, Ga.; and brother of
Philip and James Every, Irene Harris and Yvonne E. Johnson, all of Thibodaux,
Lloyd and Ronald Every, both of Marrero, Arthur Thomas Every of Atlanta, Ga.,
Ella Narcisse, Barbara Grow and Rose Domino, all of Vacherie, Dianna Pierre
of Edgard and Ann Johnson of Gray.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Mae Southall; father, Lloyd
"Baby" Every Sr.; and one grandchild.
He was Baptist.
He was a veteran.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Anna Gaudet
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11
a.m. today at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church for Anna Mae "Tant Mirr" Percle Gaudet, 76, a
native and resident of Choupic, who died at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
She was the mother of Ronald, Bucke, David and Laura Gaudet, and Theresa
Adams; and sister of Ferwand and John Percle, Alice Richard and Enez Guidry.
She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Gaudet; parents, Octave and
Marie Dade Percle; brothers, Robert and Charles Percle; sisters, Blanche P.
Oncale, Rose and Marie Percle, and Modess P. Chiasson; and grandson, Chance
Gaudet.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements.
Lula Griffin
A religious service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Bright Morning Star Baptist
Church in Napoleonville for Lula B. Griffin, 89, a native of Napoleonville
and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 16, 1999.
A dismissal service was held at 11 a.m. today.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
She was the mother of Patricia Joseph of Baton Rouge; and sister of Isaac
Lewis of Vallejo, Calif. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Griffin; parents, Isaac Sr.
and Ernestine Lewis; daughter, Glor
ia Exnouch Matthews; brother, Joseph
Lewis; and sisters, Ethel Jenning, Mattie Boatman, Genieve Dennis and Rebecca
Lewis.
She was a homemaker.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville was in charge of
arrangements.
Stephen Istre
A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Pointe aux Chene Assembly of
God in Pointe aux Chene for Stephen Lee Istre, 24, a native and resident of
Houma, who died at 9 a.m. Nov. 19, 1999.
Burial was at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.
He was the husband of Ruth LeBoeuf Istre; son of Malcom and Yvonne Hendon
Istre; father of Christian Istre; and step-father of Candice Chaisson.
Falgout Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.
John Kelley
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Twin City Funeral Home of
Morgan City for John "Gilly" Gilbert Kelley, 86, a native of Bayou Chene and
resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 19, 1999.
Burial was at the Morgan City Cemetery.
He was the father of Joanne Benoit, Evelyn Kelley and Yvonne K. Perk, all of
Thibodaux; and brother of Harold Kelley of Baldwin, Elda Dixon and Eufame
Chauvin, both of Franklin, and John Pearce. He is also survived by nine
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City was in charge of arrangements.
Edval Lacomb Jr.
A Mass of Chris
tian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena
Catholic Church in Labadieville for Edval "John" Joseph Lacomb Jr., 58, a
native of Gueydan and resident of Labadieville, who died at 12:50 a.m. Nov.
19, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Julia Ferreira Lacomb; son of Mabel Lognion Lacomb; and
father of Charles and Daniel Lacomb, and Patricia Lacomb Barnes. He is also
survived by five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edval Joseph Lacomb Sr.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements.
Marie Matherne
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Samart
Funeral Home of Houma for Marie U. Rousseau Matherne, 82, a native of Coteau
and resident of Houma, who died at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery in Houma.
She was the mother of Gary, Anthony, Kenneth, Ernest, Phillip, Floyd and
Thomas Matherne, Suzzana Kitchens, Nancy LeBouef, Mary Ellen McKee and Margie
Yerena. She is also survived by three brothers, one sister, 27 grandchildren
and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alban Matherne; parents, Rose Marie
Landry and Ernest Rousseau; one brother; and o
ne great-granddaughter.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangments.
Maria Simon
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Philip
Catholic Church in Vacherie for Maria Faucheux Simon, 69, a native and
resident of Vacherie, who died at 2:50 a.m. Nov. 20, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
She was the wife of Nolan A. Simon; mother of Maria S. Gravois, Ruby LeBlanc
Thomas, Angela S. Zeringue, Christie S. Lassere, and Anne S. Becnel;
mother-in-law of Dean A. Gravois, Andrew Zeringue, Lester Lassere and Cory
Becnel; sister of Ferducie Jr. and George Faucheux, and Orabella F. Simons;
grandmother of Shane M. LeBlanc, Natalie G. Thibodaux, Jennie G. Guidry,
Allison M. Zeringue and Kacie A. Becnel; and great-grandmother of Shelby
Marca Guidry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferducie Sr. and Martha Haas
Faucheux; and brother, Paul Faucheux.
Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux was in charge of arrangements.
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Monday -- November 22, 1999
Obituaries
Kurtley Boudreau, Ruby Boudreaux, Laura Lewis, Robert Nolan, and Michael
Peterson
Kurtley Boudreau
WASHINGT
ON - Funeral services for Mr. Kurtley Anthony Boudreau, 72, will be
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here with
burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The Rev. William Gearheard will conduct the services.
Mr. Boudreau, a resident of Washington, died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, November
21, 1999, at his residence. He was a retired electrical and mechanical
designer.
Survivors include: his wife, Millie Damerau Sellers Boudreau of Washington;
three sons, Kirtley A. Boudreau III and wife Sue and Bryan C. Boudreau and
wife Judy, both of Opelousas, and Robert C. Boudreau and wife Pam of Houston,
Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Evelyn) L. Wyble of St. Joseph, Mo., and
Mrs. Mark (Jeannell) Casanova of Cordova, Tenn.; and two sisters, Mrs. Donna
Wayne Sovey of Highland, Calif., and Mrs. Barbara Wiltz of Opelousas.
Visiting hours will be observed from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Boudreaux
EUNICE - Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mae Boudreaux, 76, were held at 1
p.m. today in St. Thomas More Catholic Church here with burial in St. Louis
cemetery.
The Rev. Matthew Roussel conducted the services.
Mrs. Boudreaux,
a resident of Eunice, died Saturday, November 20, 1999, in
Eunice Community Medical Center.
Survivors include: her husband, Abner Boudreaux of Eunice; and a brother,
Dempsey Fuselier of Eunice.
Visiting hours were observed from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday in Quirk & Son Funeral
Home in Eunice, which was in charge of arrangements.
Laura Lewis
CANKTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Duplechain Lewis, 79, will be held
at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in
the church cemetery.
The Rev. Mario Romero, pastor of St. John Berchman Catholic Church, will
conduct the services.
Mrs. Lewis, a native of Cankton and a resident of Church Point, died
Saturday, November 20, 1999, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas.
Survivors include: three sons, Ivory Lewis Jr. and Leroy Lewis and his wife
Betty, both of Church Point, and Gerald Lewis and his wife Louise of Lake
Charles; five daughters, Florine Simon and her husband Navy of Lake Charles,
Julia Breaux and her husband Ashton, Peggy Henry and her husband Phillip,
Leona Henry and her husband Ignatius, all of Church Point, and Arthurine
Eaglin and her husband Floyd of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren; and two foster children.
Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Ivory Lewis Sr.;
her father,
Mr. Duplechain; and her mother, the former Mable Carter.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Ivory Lewis Jr., Leroy Lewis, Gerald Lewis, Phillip
Henry, Elcorby Henry and Floyd Eaglin.
Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Nolan
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Nolan, 42, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial
Park Cemetery.
The Rev. Perry Hubbs will conduct the services.
Mr. Nolan, a resident of Youngsville, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, November 21,
1999, in Lafayette General Hospital.
Laura Lewis
CANKTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Duplechain Lewis, 79, will be held
at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John Berchman Catholic Church here with burial in
the church cemetery.
The Rev. Mario Romero, pastor of St. John Berchman Catholic Church, will
conduct the services.
Mrs. Lewis, a native of Cankton and a resident of Church Point, died
Saturday, November 20, 1999, in Doctors' Hospital of Opelousas.
Survivors include: three sons, Ivory Lewis Jr. and Leroy Lewis and his wife
Betty, both of Church Point, and Gerald Lewis and his wife L
ouise of Lake
Charles; five daughters, Florine Simon and her husband Navy of Lake Charles,
Julia Breaux and her husband Ashton, Peggy Henry and her husband Phillip,
Leona Henry and her husband Ignatius, all of Church Point, and Arthurine
Eaglin and her husband Floyd of Lake Charles; 21 grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren; and two foster children.
Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Ivory Lewis Sr.; her father,
Mr. Duplechain; and her mother, the former Mable Carter.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m.
Wednesday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Ivory Lewis Jr., Leroy Lewis, Gerald Lewis, Phillip
Henry, Elcorby Henry and Floyd Eaglin.
Melancon Funeral Home of Grand Coteau is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Nolan
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Nolan, 42, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial
Park Cemetery.
The Rev. Perry Hubbs will conduct the services.
Mr. Nolan, a resident of Youngsville, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, November 21,
1999, in Lafayette General Hospital.
Survivors include: his wife, Carla Benoit Nolan of Youngsville; a son, Brad
Allen Nolan of Port Barre; two daughters, Khristy Nolan Duhon of Port
Barre
and Amy Elizabeth Nolan of Youngsville; two stepdaughters, Ashley and Abbie
Babineaux, both of Youngsville; a brother, Raymond Nolan of Opelousas; a
sister, Mrs. Peggy Domingue of Lafayette; and his mother, Marjorie P. Nolan
of Opelousas.
Mr. Nolan was preceded in death by his father, Joseph H. Nolan; and a sister,
Mary Nolan Mayers.
Visit
ing hours will be observed from 4-10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. Tuesday
until time of services.
Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Peterson
Funeral services for Mr. Michael Joseph Peterson, 22, will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas with burial in
Garden of Memories Cemetery on the Airport Road.
The Rev. Shaw, pastor of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, will conduct the
services.
Mr. Peterson, a resident and native of Opelousas, died Monday, November 15,
1999, in Junction City, Kans. He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church
in Opelousas.
Survivors include: his father, Harold Benjamin of Opelousas; his mother, Ms.
Romona Peterson of Opelousas; a son, Marquel Mouton of Opelousas; a brother,
Jamal Peterson of Opelousas; five sisters, Laquisha Peterson, Shantell
Benjamin, Renee Garrette, Annette Fruge and Velma Morris, all of Opelousas;
two nephews, Tre-
von Peterson and Ge -Vonta Peterson, both of Opelousas; and
a special friend and mother of the deceased's son, Rachelle Mouton of
Opelousas.
Mr. Peterson was preceded in death by his grandparents, Manny Peterson,
Beatrice Peterson, Nola Birott and Martin Benjamin.
A wake will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in Ford and Joseph Funeral Home
in Opelousas, which is in charge of arrangements.
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Tuesday -- November 23, 1999
Clyde Hebert Sr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin for Clyde A. Hebert Sr., 55, a native of
Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, who died Nov. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin.
Burial will be at St. Ellie Cemetery.
He was the husband of Ann Fanguy Hebert; father of Clyde A. Jr. and Joanie
Hebert, Cathy and Carla Pellegrin, Sandy Henry and Tammy LeBoeuf; and brother
of Nolan and Alvin Hebert. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalis Hebert and Agnes White
Hebert Arceneaux; and
granddaughter, Kandace Pellegrin.
He was Catholic.
Donations to the family for funeral expenses are preferred.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Sophie Hunter
A religious service will be held at noon today at St. Mark Baptist Church in
Labadieville for Sophie Butler Hunter, 83, a native of Labadieville and
resident of New Orleans, who died at 10 a.m. Nov. 19, 1999.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
She was the mother of Shirley Seymour and James J. Hunter, both of New
Orleans; and sister of Harry Banks of Labadieville. She is also survived by
five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Banks and Philomene Butler; three
sisters; one brother; and grandchildren.
Gaskin-Tilley Funeral Home of New Orleans is in charge of arrangements.
Pauline LaRose
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ
the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Pauline "Maw Maw" Dennis
LaRose, 90, a native of Buras and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 5:20
a.m. Nov. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux
and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She was the mother of Darle
ne Stevens; step-mother of Rene LaRose; and sister
of Nola D. Foret. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 16
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theogene T. LaRose; parents, John
and Leona Casbon Dennis; and brothers, Paul and Walter Dennis.
Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements
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Thursday -- November 25, 1999
Bret Beadle
A religious service were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Peter Catholic Church
in Reserve for Bret Richard Beadle, 26, a resident of Reserve who died at 3
a.m. on Nov. 21, 1999.
He was the fiance of Brandy Catalano of Norco; son of David and Sandra Beadle
of Reserve; brother of Bryan Beadle of Reserve and Beth Haddock of Dallas,
Texas; grandson of Henry and Shirley Beadle of Reserve and Beatrice Evans
Cole of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, J.W. Evans.
Millet-Guidry Funeral Home of LaPlace was in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Milliman
A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Des Allemands Baptist
Church in Des Allemands for Barbara Comeaux Milliman, 84, a nati
ve of Church
Point and resident of Garland, Texas who died on Nov. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until funeral time
Saturday at the church.
Burial will be at McBride Cemetery in Church Point.
She was the mother of Byron and Richard Milliman and Mary Ann Brescher. She
is also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, The Rev. Ira Milliman; parents,
Honore and Effie Murrel Comeaux; brothers, Larry, Elridge, and Roger Comeau;
and sisters, Cindy Savoy and Roberta Sonnier.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Gautreaux
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Houma for Annie Caillouet Gautreaux, 81, a native of Montz
and resident of Houma, who died Nov. 24, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to funeral time at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 in Houma.
She was the mother of Pearl Tramontana, Yvonne St. Romain, Linda Verret and
Deborah Champagne; sister of Russell Caillouet and George Caillouet;
grandmother of Ralph C., Mark A. and Joseph Dean Tramontana, Roxanne T.
Simoneaux, Charlotte S. Pitre, Callie E. Gautreaux, Grady D. Verret and Sarah
E. Champagne. She is al
so survived by eight grandchildren, ten
great-granchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Gautreaux; parents, Paul and
Edna Morvant Caillouet; brothers, Ferdinand and Paul Caillouet; sisters,
Mathilda DeCarlo, Lena Rivet, Margaret Trippi, Mildred and Pauline Arabie,
and Bridget and Bernadette Caillouet; and grandson, Carl St. Romain.
She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Bartarigo Catholic Church and a member
of the Council on Aging.
In lieu of flowers, contact the Cancer Research Center, Camp Blue Bird at
850-6300.
Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Forest Plaisance
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Galliano for Forest "Cisco" A. Plaisance, 77, a native of
New Orleans and resident of Galliano, who died at 9:26 a.m. Nov. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be 3 p.m. until 11 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off.
Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He was the father of Ricky Plaisance, Barbara and Geraldine Cheramie, Gloria
Rodrigue, Mary Bruce, Gail Serigny and Linda Billiot; and brother of Raymond
Plaisance, Winnie Mae Bouffanie, Elsie Mae Dufrene, Rita Landry and Velma
Clulee. He is also survived by 18 gran
dchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearly Bouffanie Plaisance; parents,
Leon and Maggie Orgeron Plaisance; brother, Warren Plaisance; and grandson,
Steve Lee Jr.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a member of American
Legion Post #315 and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
Audrey Sherman
A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at First Israel Baptist
Church in Belle Alliance for Audrey Jean Sherman, 5
0, a native and resident
of Belle Rose, who died Nov. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time.
A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
She was the wife of Clarence Sherman of Belle Rose; daughter of Ernestine
Richard of Belle Rose; mother of Zebrita Williams and Shenita Sherman, both
of Belle Rose; sister of Wanda Richard and Alonia Watts, both of New Orleans;
Lettie Steward of Belle Rose; Edward and Renard Richard of Belle Rose;
Kentrell Richard of St. Rose; and Elvis Richard of Convent. She is also
survived by eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Clarence Sherman II; and sisters, Joyce
Ollis and Veronese Sherman.
She was a homemaker.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home i
s in charge of arrangements.
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Friday -- November 26, 1999
Lillian Belanger
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Samart
Funeral Home in Houma for Lillian "Tuttie" Rita Naquin Belanger, 74, a native
of Houma and resident of Bourg, who died at 12:02 a.m. Nov. 25, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Bridgette Cemetery.
She was the mother of Leo, Lance, Ward and Max Belanger, Billie Breaux, Nancy
Price and Patti Sonier; and sister of Mary "Mae" Robichaux, Luci Barrios and
Florence "Chunie" Moore. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Melanie Guidry Naquin;
brothers, Freddie, Albert "Boy," Guy and Kurby Naquin; and sisters, Isabelle
and Annette Naquin.
She was Catholic.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Oden
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery in
Bethany for Mary Etta Holcombe Oden, 79, a native of Burkbernette, Texas and
resident of Houma, who died
at 1:25 p.m. Nov. 24, 1999.
Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma.
She was the mother of Robert Oliver Oden of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., James
Joseph Oden of Gardnerville, Nev., Mary Elton Oden Lubert of Marathon, Fla.,
and Nancy Oden of Houma; and sister of Helen Holcombe of Vivian. She is also
survived by four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sol Elton Oden; parents, James
Robert Colston and Winnie Lee Taylor Oden; and brother, Jim Bob Holcombe.
Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Poindexter
A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist
Church in Raceland for Shirley Mae Poindexter, 62, a native and resident of
Raceland, who died Nov. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was the wife of Joseph Poindexter Jr. of Raceland; mother of Linda
Bergeron and Charlotte Richard, both of Raceland; and sister of Joyce Raymond
Porter, Joanne Raymond Smith, Laverne, Curtis, Gillis, Stanley, Eric and
Ulysses Raymond, all of Raceland. She is also survived by eight grandchildren
and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson Sr. and Earlene Davis
Raymond; brother, Nelson Raymond Jr.; an
d granddaughter, Kejuantia Richard.
She was Baptist and the organist for Morning Star Baptist Church.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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Monday -- November 29, 1999
Tillman Esteve Jr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy
Rosary Catholic Church in Houma for Tillman Francis Esteve Jr., 59, a native
of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, who died at 8:55 p.m. Nov. 27,
1999.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at
Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Patricia Jane Young Esteve of Houma; father of Tina
Marie Mason and Tanya Ann Sturrock, both of Houma; step-father of Melody Anne
Bergeron of Bossier City, Nicole Lynn Price of Gibson, Maurice Gamberella of
Florida, Dwight Jr. and Sterling Joseph Bergeron, both of Houma; and brother
of Maxine Seavers of Alameda, Calif., Johanna Chryssoverges of Warrior, Ala.,
and Opal Blanchard of Bourg. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tillman F. Sr.
and Julia Marie
Ellender Esteve.
He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
He was the executive vice president of repair for Bollinger Shipyard.
He was a member of South Central Industrial Association, Offshore Marine
Association and the Harvey Canal Industrial Association.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Neva Jambon
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Neva L. Jambon, 67, a
native and resident of Golden Meadow, who died at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 26, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
She was the wife of Joseph "Joe" Jambon; mother of Lynette Duet, Marcy
Boudreaux and Roxane Pitre; and sister of William Jr., Steve and Dr. James
Leonard, and Virgis Haley. She is also survived by seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Sr. and Anita Broussard
Leonard; brother, Leander Leonard; and sister, Angelique Canalizo.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
She liked to read and was a supporter of the Lafourche Parish Library.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off was in charge of arrangements.
Lester LeBlanc Jr.
A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Des Allemands Mennonite
Church i
n Des Allemands for Lester "Bobby" LeBlanc Jr., 64, a native and
resident of Des Allemands, who died at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 25, 1999.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Clarice Cotton LeBlanc; son of Ida Tastet LeBlanc;
father of Angela LeBlanc of Des Allemands and Cynthia Matherne of Luling;
step-father of Gerald Flannagan of West Monroe; brother of Marvin and Manford
LeBlanc, Betty Savoie, Lutie Verda and Carol Alvarez; and step-brother of
Glory LeBlanc of Metairie and Nancy Martinez of El Paso, Texas. He is also
survived by seven grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Bobby LeBlanc Sr.; and son,
Anthony Brian LeBlanc.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland was in charge of arrangements.
Irene Meaux
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma for
Irene Pellegrin Meaux, 56, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, who died
Nov. 27, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.
She was the wife of Leroy Meaux Sr.; mother of Edward, Charles and Evelia
Leonard, Jonathan Meaux, Elaine Henley and Anna Page; and sister of Paul,
Terry and Gary Crochet, Christopher Bourg and Gladys Foret. She is
also
survived by nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles P. Leonard Sr.; sons,
Paul Leonard and Leroy Meaux Jr.; and sister, Leona Voisin.
She was Catholic.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Malcolm Meyn
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Malcolm Anthony "Jack" Meyn, 84, a
native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, who died at 9 a.m. Nov. 28,
1999.
Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He was the husband of Gertrude Veeder Meyn; and father of Malcolm Jr., M.D.,
J.D., of Cincinnati, Ohio
, Gerald Thomas of Philadelphia, Donald Frederick of
Mandeville, Kenneth John of Kenner, Judith Ann Weimer of Thibodaux and
Kathleen Veeder Newton of Evansville, Ind. He is also survived by 19
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Nicholas and Edna Louise
Korhrumpf Meyn.
He was a charter member of the Louisiana State Nuclear Energy Board; was an
organizer and board member of the Independent Laboratory Assurance, Ltd., of
Bermuda; an organizer of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Concrete
Institute and its first president; a board memb
er and past president of
Associated Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New Orleans; chairman of
Selective Service Draft Board No. 43, Louisiana, until that service was
discontinued; was active for over 30 years with the Boy Scouts of America;
was honorary member of the American Council of Independent Laboratories,
Inc.; an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2925 of
New Orleans; and a member of Colonial Golf and Country Club in Harahan for
over 30 years.
In Thibodaux, he was president of the Bayou Chapter of the American
Parkinson's Disease Association, served four years on the board of directors
of the Bayou Country Club; was a member of Mayor Warren Harang's Blue Ribbon
Committee and a member of the Bayou Industrial Group.
He was listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1954, 1956 and 1959;
Dictionary of International Biography, 1968; and Who's Who is Commerce and
Industry, 1955.
After graduating from high school in 1931, he was employed by the U.S. Corps
of Engineers, New Orleans district, serving in the Atchafalaya Basin for four
years, resigning with the rank of surveyor. His education was enhanced by
studies with the International Correspondence School of Scranton, Pa.
He was employed by Pittsburg Testing Laboratory of Pennsylvania for 26 years,
having achieved the t
itle of District Manager of the southern district. In
1962, with two partners, he formed the company of Delta Testing and
Inspection, Inc.
He was its first president and remained in that position until 1978 when his
son Donald became president.
He has held the title of Chairman of the Board of the company until his death.
Donations to E.D.White Catholic High School Foundation, 555 Cardinal Dr.,
Thibodaux, LA, 70301, are preferred.
Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Murphy Oliver
A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at First Israel Baptist
Church in Belle Rose for Murphy D. "Black" Oliver, 59, a native of
Dorseyville and resident of Klotzville, who died Nov. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral
Home in Napoleonville and 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church.
A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Ernestine Miles Oliver of Klotzville; father of Malcolm
Oliver Sr. of Donaldsonville, and Teresita and Markita Oliver, both of
Klotzville; and brother of Marion Oliver of Donaldsonville, Henderson Oliver
III and Vernal Oliver Sr., both of Dorseyville, Kenneth Oliver of Hawaii and
Alton Oliver Sr. of Thibodaux.
He was preceded in d
eath by his parents, Elvia and Henderson Oliver Jr.
He was a self-employed cement finisher.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of
arrangements.
Gerald Peltier
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St.
Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux for Gerald Theodore Peltier, 67, a native
and resident of Thibodaux, who died Nov. 24, 1999.
A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the church.
Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Monday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home
in Thibodaux and 6:30 p.m. until wake service at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He was the step-son of Cornelius Harris; father of Marlyn Peltier Brooks,
Veronica Peltier McGuinn, Janice Peltier, Lisa Peltier Rhodes and Kenneth
Peltier; and brother of Constance Neville, Ernest, Raymond Jr. and Lambert
Peltier. He is also survived by five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sr. and Evalina Peltier;
sister, Valerie Ross; and brother, Sylvester Peltier Sr.
He was a U.S. Korean War Air Force veteran.
He was a member of Southern University Board of Supervisors and chairman of
the Lafourche Parish Black Caucus.
He was the first black elected official to the Thibodaux City Council from
1978 until his death.
He served as c
oordinator for the Louisiana State Department of Education,
director of Testing at Nicholls State University, former teacher at Kent
Hadley and Raceland Junior High Schools, and past commander of Raymond
Stafford Post No. 513 of the American Legion.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Rodriguez
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church for Richard "Blup" Rodriguez, 33, a native of New Orleans and
resident of Montegut, who died at 2 a.m. Nov. 27, 1999.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
He was the son of Manuel and Malvina Bourg Rodriguez; father of Christopher
and Glenn Rodriguez and Shannon Billiot; and brother of Gary Rodriguez, Wendy
Cheramie, Rosalie "Lalee" Blanchard, Rosalie "Nin" Blanchard and Floence
Zeringue.
He was an employee of Travis's Imports.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma was in charge of arrangements.
Beulah Toups
A religious service will be held today at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in
Golden Meadow for Beulah A. Toups, 81, a native of Crowley and resident of
Golden Meadow, who died at 4:25 p.m. Nov. 26, 1999.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be in Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow.
She was the mother of Rod Toups, Phyllis Winfree a
nd Sandra Ali; and sister
of Ethel McMillan. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Constant "Tony" Toups; parents,
Seulice and Marie Janies Aguillard; brother, Gable Aguillard; sisters, Lena
Huessers, Anna LeBlanc, Irene Harold and Lillian LeBlanc.
She was a member of Valentine Baptist Mission and a charter member of First
Baptist Church of Golden Meadow.
Samart Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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Tuesday -- November 30, 1999
Eddie Batiste
A religious service will be held at noon Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church
in Labadieville for Eddie Batiste, 82, a native of Labadieville and resident
of Napoleonville, who died at 11:05 a.m. Nov. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the father of Robert Lewis Sr. of Labadieville; brother of Ernest and
Richard Batiste, and Jessie Albert, all of San Francisco, Calif., Elnora
Johnson and Julia Batiste, both of Labadeville, and Emily williams of
Thibodaux. He is also survived by three grandchildren.
He was prec
eded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Florence Williams
Batiste; brothers, Dudley, John, Edward and Herbert Batiste; and sister,
Enola Henderson.
He was Baptist and a member of St. Mark Baptist Church.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Heather Bell
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy
Family Catholic Church in Dulac for Heather Marie Bell, 10, a native and
resident of Dulac, who died at 11:40 p.m. Nov. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and
8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
She was the daughter of Gary "Clutch" and Peggy Parfait Bell; sister of
Derrick Parfait Sr., and Amber, Sara and Brittany Bell; granddaughter of Mary
Parfait Dupre and Carolyn "Patsy" Billiot; step-granddaughter of Joseph
Billiot; and great
-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oris Verdin.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Murphy Parfait Sr. and Merlin
Bell; and step-grandfather, Dudley Dupre Sr..
She was Catholic.
She attended Grand Caillou Middle School and liked fishing and playing ball.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Yvonne Boudreaux
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy
Rosary
Catholic Church in Larose for Yvonne Marie Noel Boudreaux, 87, a
native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, who died at 3:53 p.m. Nov. 28,
1999.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Edna Guidroz
Boudreaux; and brother, Charles Boudreaux Jr.
She taught religion at Our Lady of the Rosary for many years and taught
school over 40 years.
She also played the church organ for many weddings and funerals.
Donations to your favorite charity are preferred.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Gwendolyn Cooks
A religious service will be held at 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in
Thibodaux for Gwendolyn Chere Reed Cooks, 38, a native and resident of
Thibodaux, who died Nov. 27, 1999.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. until funeral time at the church.
A dismissal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
She was the wife of Kert Cooks of Thibodaux; daughter of Ernest Jr. and
Carrie Mel Johnson Reed; mother of Derrick and Floyd Reed, both of Thibodaux,
and Cordella Reed of Fort Riley, Kansas; and sister of Ronald Reed Sr. of
Lake Charles, Ernest Reed III of Fort Riley, Gregory and Valerie Reed,
Shaendler Green and Carolyn Daggs, all of Thibodaux. She is also survived by
two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Levi Sr. and Cordella Johnson.
She was Baptist.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Kirby Naquin
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ
the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux for Kirby A. Naquin, 59, a native
and resident of Thibodaux, wh died at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 1999.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at Green Oaks Memorial Parks in Baton Rouge.
He was the husband of Loretta Benoit Naquin; father of Gary and Lisa Naquin,
and Gwen Naquin Tiner; and brother of Phyllis Naquin LeBlanc. He is also
survived by three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kirby and Elda Chauvin Naquin Sr.
Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
M.C. Perry
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope World
Outreach Center in Houma for M.C. Perry, 67, a native of Port Allen and
resident of Houma, who died Nov. 29, 1999.
Visitation will be 7 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time at
Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
He was the husband of Joycelyn Perry;
father of Kenneth Paul Perry of
Patterson, Ellen Perry Benson of Shreveport, and Margaret Perry Tarpley of
Alexandria; and brother of Richard Flynn Perry of Downsville, Robert Terrance
Perry of Hyattsville, Maryland and Patricia Perry Andrus of Austin, Texas. He
is also survived by six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, M.C. Sr. and Mary Margaret O'Dillion
Perry.
After graduating high school in Iota, he enlisted in the Louisiana National
Guard. With the onset of the Korean War, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force
and was assigned to B-29 Superfortress bombers.
Upon completion of his military service, he returned to college and became a
high school teacher, having taught in schools in Louisiana and Virginia. He
was a lifetime certified teacher as well as a certified guidance counselor in
both states.
He was a consultant for a major school textbook publisher for many years. He
traveled five states in the Southwestern U.S. as well as the Territory of
Guam giving seminars and lectures to educators in the fields of English,
literature, composition and the social sciences.
He wrote for many years on special assignment for The Houma Courier. He
hosted a classical music program and did spot news. For 19 years he broadcast
live election returns for various radio stations in the Houma-Thi
bodaux area.
He was a licensed pilot for over 30 years and in 1983, along with his son Ken
and wife Joycelyn, opened Perry Flying Center.
He served as chairman of the board.
He served as president until the end of 1998 when he retired and his son,
Ken, was named president and CEO. He was active in the day to day operations
of the business until the last few weeks, when his health began to
deteriorate.
Donations to the Vandebilt Catholic High School Endowment Fund, 209 South
Hollywood Road, Houma, LA, 70360, are preferred.
Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
Marguerite Stein
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our
Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie for Marguerite Webre Stein, 79, a
native and resident of Vacherie, who died at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time at the church.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
She was the mother of Mary Jane Duet, Clare Hymel, Cary, Gerald, Mark and
Anthony Stein, all of Vacherie, Huey, Bruno, Ronald, Roland, Stephen, Edmond
and Patrick Stein, all of Chackbay, and Drew Stein of North Carolina; and
sister of Mary Barre of Westwego, Frances Williams of Seattle, Wash., Agnes
Wright of Denton, Texas, and Bessie Rougee and Demase Webre, both of
Vacherie. She is a
lso survived by 32 grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce J. Stein; parents, John C.
and Uraine Webre; daughter, Margaret Stein; and sons, Guy and Claude Stein.
Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements.
Correction
In Monday's obituary on Neva Leonard Jambon, her son, Joel Jambon's name was
left off.
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