Obituaries for FEBRUARY 2008; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.
and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.
Section 3: 21 February through 29 February
Submitted by Louis Lavedan.
Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet
Last modified: 1 March 2008
PLEASE NOTE:
As of 1 August 2007 obituaries for the Comet and Courier Newspapers
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February 21. 2008 12:41PM
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Earline Rogers Dominique, 85, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:45
p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at
Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Donald Dominique and wife, Vickie, Carl Dominique
and wife, Deborah, Larry Dominique and wife, Patty, and Brian Dominique and
wife, Ginger; three daughters, Mary Lee Cortez and husband, Eddie, Elaine
Allemand and husband, Frederick, and Patricia Guidry and husband, Harold; three
sisters, Lorena Griffin, Irene Arcement and Leonise Breaux; 17 grandchildren;
and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Dominique Sr.; her parents,
Leon and Emelie G. Rogers; one son, Milton Dominique Jr.; and one infant
daughter.
She was a member of Lockport Senior Citizens and a parishioner of Holy Savior
Catholic Church.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 21. 2008 12:41PM
Carol Gomez
Carol Ann Bollinger Gomez, 73, a former resident of New Orleans and Lafourche
Parish and resident of Franklinton, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in
Raceland. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Cemetery in
Raceland.
She is survived by one son, Michael Gomez of Katy, Texas; two daughters, Lisa
Gomez of New York City and Mary Gomez of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; one brother, Robert
J. Bollinger of Garland, Texas; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll J. Bollinger and Mabel Breaux
Bollinger.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 21. 2008 12:42PM
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Morris "Moe" Tabor, 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at
8:09 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Unity Lodge No. 267 F & AM on
Bayou Black Drive in Houma with a military service at 2:30 p.m. and a memorial
service 4 p.m. Saturday at the Unity Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Tabor; one son, Cory Tabor and wife, Molly; one
daughter, Tabitha Dearmond and husband, Daniel; two brothers, Sam and Norris
Tabor; one sister, Dorothy Trosclair; and three grandchildren, Lauren, Jillian
and Aaron Dearmond.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alidore and Inez Boudreaux Tabor; and
one brother, Harry Tabor.
He was a 3rd Master Mason, 32 Scottish Rite Mason, 32 Royal Arch Mason, past
High Priest Brasher Chapter No. 82, past Illustrious Master Houma Council No.
44, Perpetual member and P.M. Unity 267, Perpetual member Terrebonne Fellowship
481 and Perpetual member Walter Lanier 307.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Cameron Iron Works.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Unity Lodge No. 267
Dyslexia Center.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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February 21. 2008 12:42PM
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Daniel "Danny" Trahan Jr., 47, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Feb.
8, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at noon
Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery in Bayou
Black.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Hille Trahan; his parents, Daniel Trahan Sr. of
Houma and Mary Babin Smith of Stonewall, Miss.; two sons, Nathan and Adam
Trahan; two stepsons, Michael Winn and Adam Clement; four brothers, David,
Stephen, Joey and Jonathan Trahan of Houma; and three sisters, Angela Trahan of
Baker, Vickie Trahan of Houma and Mary White and husband, Larry Sr., of Chauvin.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norris and Helene Babin, Lawrence
and Etta Tastet and Clinton Trahan; and one brother, Thomas Trahan.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred.
Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 21. 2008 12:43PM
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Rose Daigle Vordick, 87, a native of Jennings and resident of Houma, died at
10:35 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with
burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Wayne Vordick and wife, Marianne, of Houma; one
daughter, Jackie Hudson of Houma; six grandchildren, David Vordick and wife,
Stephanie, Brent Hudson and wife, Shannon, Chris Vordick and wife, Bambi, Betsy
Breerwood and husband, Buddy, Robin Hudson and Jeffrey Vordick; and seven great-
grandchildren, Connor and Keely Hudson, Mackenzie and Gavin Vordick, Gabe and
Jillian Vordick and Drew Breerwood.
She was preceded in death by her husband, General "G.R." Vordick; her parents,
Dulva Daigle and Carmelize Lejuene; one son-in-law, Rodney Hudson, six brothers,
Clarence, Armond, Beo, Phillip, Clyde and Duval Daigle; and two sisters, Ivy
Blanchard and Marie Fryou.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 21. 2008 12:43PM
Octave Williams
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Octave "Bim Bo" Williams, 55, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in
Bisland Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Ora Mae Talbert Williams; one daughter, Mildred
Marie Williams; six brothers, Sidney, Stanley, Everette, Elbert, Edward and
Melvin Williams; and three sisters, Lynn Williams, Rose Wade and Juanita
Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney "Bull Giant" Williams and
Mildred LaGarde Williams; and his grandparents, George and Minda Jackson
Williams and Octave and Lucinda Mason LaGarde.
Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 21. 2008 12:44PM
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Hilda Leggett Wilson, 93, a native and resident of Gray, died at 12:45 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Eagle Wright Baptist
Church. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Mount
Olivet Cemetery.
She is survived by five daughters, Ora Mae Lagarde of Gray, Eartha M. Jiles and
husband, Henry, of Houston, Marolyn Folse and husband, Nolan, of Raceland,
Carolyn Welch and husband, Claudell, of Gray and Schwann R. Charles and husband,
Donovan, of Gray; 55 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wilson; her parents, the Rev.
Samuel Leggett and Lucy Stripling Leggett; three sons, Raymond Leggett, Irvin
Richard and Lawrence Brooks; one brother, Oisdell Leggett; and her grandparents,
George Stripling and Mary Louise Stripling.
She was a homemaker and a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church.
Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 12:57PM
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Yvonne Evelyn Batiste, 63, a native of Belle Alliance, a former resident of New
Orleans and resident of Houston, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist
Church in Belle Rose. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Vivian Mitchell of Belle Rose; two children,
Michael Batiste of Cyress, Texas, and Keisha B. Atkins of Katy, Texas; three
sisters; two brothers; four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Mitchell.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 12:58PM
Aline Daigle
Aline Bernard Daigle, 92, a native of Brule and resident of Thibodaux, died
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral
Home. Religious service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by four grandchildren, James. M. Daigle, Ann E. McDonald, David
G. Daigle and Mark J. Daigle; six great-grandchildren, Alexia Wallace Daigle,
Quinten Daigle, Riley Daigle, Toby McDonald, Reganne Daigle and Jacob Daigle;
one step-great-granddaughter, Marina Wilson; and one daughter-in-law, Joyce B.
Daigle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Daigle Sr.; her parents,
Colville Bernard and Alice Mire Bernard; one son, Alton E. Daigle Jr.; three
brothers, Leonce, Thomas and Maurice Bernard; one sister, Laura Bernard; and one
great-granddaughter, Haley McDonald.
Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 12:58PM
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Doris Marie Porche Domangue, 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:35
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers-Matherne Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Terrill J. Domangue and wife, Susan, of Arnaudville
and Dannel Domangue and wife, Lou Ann, of Houma; six daughters, Jane Boudreaux
and husband, Toby, of Houma, Debbie Hall and husband, Kemp, of Belle Chasse,
Cheryl Rodrigue and husband, Mark, Sandra Bourdier and fiancé, Bobby Brown, of
Houma, Pamela M. Porche and husband, Ted, of New Iberia and Tina Hebert and
husband, Peter, of Houma; two brothers, Wilbert Porche and Enos Porche of Houma;
one sister, Enola Voisin of Houma; 25 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O'Neil J. Domangue; her parents,
Willie Porche and Eunice Babin Porche; and one brother, Nolan Porche Sr.
She was a homemaker.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 11:52AM
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Albertha "Bert" McBride Holly, 63, a native of Napoleonville and resident of
Harvey, died at West Jefferson Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at Second Mt. Triumph
Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans. Religious service will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at the church. The second religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday
at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Andrea Dabney Wallace and husband, Vincent,
and Estella Richardson both of Harvey; eight grandchildren; 10 great-
grandchildren; one sister; six brothers; and many other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Washington "Jimmie" Holly; her
parents, Wilson Sr. and Rosemary McBride Dabney; and two sisters.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 11:52AM
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Brenda Mae Jones, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Feb. 15,
2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church
in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery on Brule Road in Thibodaux.
She is survived by one daughter, Paula Pharagood of Napoleonville; four sons,
Keith Pharagood, Dwayne Pharagood and Kentrell Pharagood of Thibodaux and
Fredrick Jones of New York City; one brother, Winton Pharagood of Thibodaux;
three sisters, Gloria Henderson, Elouise Webre and Audrey Davis all of
Thibodaux; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cornelious and Mary Johnson Pharagood;
one daughter, Roxanne Ellis; and three brothers, Welmon Pharagood, Oscar
Pharagood Sr. and Elvert Pharagood Sr.
She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served as a member of the
choir.
Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 11:52AM
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Charles Edward Lewis, 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Feb.
15, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Allen Chapel AME
Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Doretha Lewis and stepmother Susanne Lewis both of
Thibodaux; one daughter, Alisha Carlson and husband, Doug; two brothers, John
Lewis Jr. and Chris Lewis and wife, Maggie; four sisters, Inez Green, Leona
Trench and husband, Lionel, Lillie Skinner and husband, Lawrence, and Dagion
Streams; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Lewis Sr.; one son, John Joseph
"J.J." Higgins; and his grandparents, Chris and Lily Dean Lewis and Edward Kane
and Inez Williams Kane.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was a member of Allen Chapel AM
E Church.
Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 11:52AM
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Helena Tauzin Oubre died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.
Mass was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at Garden of Memories Chapel, with
burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
She is survived by three children, Wayne J. Oubre, Kerry J. Oubre and Kenneth J.
Oubre; three siblings, Mildred T. Griffen, Emily T. Bourgeois and Lloyd Tauzin;
seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Paul Oubre; her parents,
William M. Tauzin and Ida Hymel Tauzin; and four siblings, Wilbert, Ferdinand,
Louis "Bobby" Tauzin and Hilda T. Gravois.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association,
3717 Government St., Suite 7, Alexandria, LA 71302.
Garden of Memories Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 11:52AM
Mary Sandolph
Mary Jane Sandolph, 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma,
died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun
Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Robert Sandolph; two daughters, Vera S. Ward and
Rose S. Matthews; one sister, Charlotte Station; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Sandolph; her parents, Victoria
Wilkins Williams and Harry Williams Sr.; one son, Charles Sandolph; four
brothers, Harry Williams Sr., Jake Williams, Charles Williams and James
Williams; and three sisters, Gertrude, Gladys and Thelma Williams.
She was a Baptist and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church.
She was a retired cook with Terrebonne Parish School Board System after serving
for 31 years.
Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 11:52AM
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Catherine Knight Theriot, 79, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died
at 11:58 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.
A Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Ecton J. Theriot Sr.; one son, Ecton J. Theriot
Jr. and wife, Sheryl; two daughters, Elainna Whitlock and husband, Jesse, and
Jaynel Pierce and husband, Freddie Jr.; three brothers, Philip, Armond and Adam
Knight Jr.; two sisters, Rose Alford and Willa Mae Falgout; six grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam Sr. and Alexandrine Thibodaux
Knight; one brother, Simon Knight; and three sisters, Rita Laborde, Doris Zeller
and Peggy Knight.
Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 22. 2008 11:52AM
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Chad Anthony Thibodeaux, 40, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Presbyterian
Church of Bayou Blue. Religious service will be at noon Saturday at the church,
with burial in Daigle Memorial Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa Ann Bergeron Thibodeaux; his father, Wayne
Joseph Thibodeaux; one son, Chad Joseph Thibodeaux; one daughter, Tera Lee
Thibodeaux and fiancé, Jay Robichaux; his mother- and father-in-law, Gary and
Emma Bergeron; two sisters-in-law, Monica Lagarde and husband, Mac, and Melanie
Pequeno and husband, Josh; one brother-in-law, Brad Benoit; two sisters, Katrina
T. Bertinot and husband, Lee, and Kayla Marie Thibodeaux; and his nieces and
nephews, Cody, Tyler, Garrett, Trevor and Trish.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Ann Carlos Thibodeaux; one
sister-in-law, Melinda Benoit; his maternal grandparents, James and Aglia
Carlos; and his paternal grandparents, Isley and Flossie Thibodeaux.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action
Network, www.pancan.org or 2141 Rosecranes Ave., Suite 7000, El Sungda, CA
90245.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 23. 2008
John Boudreaux
John B. Boudreaux, 75, a native of Palmetto and resident of Raceland, died at
3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in
Raceland. Mass is at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in the St.
Mary Cemetery in Raceland.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Tastet Boudreaux; two sons, John and Eric
Boudreaux; one daughter, Phyllis Boudreaux; seven brothers, David, Paul,
Gilbert, J.V., S.L. "Wesley," Luke and Elie "Butch" Boudreaux; one sister,
Mayrease Fletcher; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleophia and Melaide Boudreaux; one
son, Randy Boudreaux; and three sisters, Edna Soileau, Rose Delcambre and Elise
Lejeune.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 23. 2008
Eugene Kirby
Eugene Lawson Kirby, 84, a native of Iowa and former resident of Houma, died
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to graveside service time today at Hixson Funeral
Home in Lake Charles. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Pinehill
Cemetery in Iowa. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. today at First Baptist
Church in Houma.
He is survived by his wife, Myra P. Kirby of Forney, Texas; two sons, Edmond C.
Kirby and wife, Janet, of Houma and Lawson E. Kirby and wife, Sherry, of Forney;
one brother, Richards Kirby of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Rodney D. Kirby; and one grandson, Brandon
Hardy.
He was retired from Mobil Oil after 36 years. He was a member of First Baptist
Church of Houma for 46 years.
Hixson Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
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February 23. 2008
Ruth Martinez
Ruth Martinez, 90, a native and lifelong resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:35
a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic
Church in Thibodaux. Mass is at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Richard J. Martinez and Peter L. Martinez; three
daughters, Gayle M. Priddy, Nancy M. Thibodaux and Rebecca M. Chauvin; one
brother, Nolan Gaudet; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Narcis "Pete" Martinez; one son, Brent
L. Martinez; two brothers, Louis Gaudet and Earl Gaudet; and one sister, Myrtle
Hidalgo.
Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 23. 2008
Mabel Thibodeaux
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Mabel Ledet Thibodeaux, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 9:55 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Barromeo Catholic Church in
Th
ibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, will burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Gary Thibodeaux and fiance', Marlene Toups; two
daughters, Marlene Richard and husband, Ronnie, and Margie Zeller and husband,
Hubert; one brother, O.J. Ledet; two sisters, Marguerite Thibodeaux and Erline
Toups; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy C. Thibodeaux; her parents, Oliver
J. Ledet and Leah Gaubert Ledet; three brothers, Didier Ledet, Daniel Ledet and
Cyril Ledet; two sisters, Olive Babin and Lillian Grabert; and one grandchild,
Allen "Paco" Thibodeaux.
She was a homemaker.
Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 24. 2008
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Lula Rita Marcel Bourg, 84, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Houma, died
at 8:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.
2.
She is survived by three sons, Loren R. Bourg Jr. of Houma, Joseph Charles Bourg
of Redding, Calif., and Timothy Anthony Bourg of Houma; one daughter, Maris
Cecilia Bratcher of Murphysburrough, Tenn.; one brother, Henry Marcel; three
sisters, Louise Trosclair, Lucy Michel and Viola Dugas; eight grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Bourg Sr.; her parents, Henry
Alexander Marcel and Laura Porche Marcel; and four sisters, Lizzie Authement,
Bessie Hebert, Leonise Domangue and Susanna Crochet.
She was a homemaker.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 24. 2008
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Leslie Jean Feiring Butler, 60, a native of St. Paul, Minn., and a resident of
Houma, died at 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008.
Religious services were held noon Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in
Garden of Memories Cemetery.
She was survived by her husband, James S. Butler of Houma; her mother, Alyce
Violet Gamst Feiring of Minnesota; two sons, James R. Butler and wife, Regina,
of Florida and Sean M. Butler of Houma; one daughter, Sandra A. Butler of Houma;
three sisters, Janet Malecha, Sandy Papadopoulos and husband, Dan, and Linda
Prokop and husband, Denny, of Minnesota; and six grandchildren, Zachary J.
Butler, Zane M. Butler, Lacie M. Butler, Seth M. Butler, Samantha R. Butler and
Shelby L. Butler.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Oliver Feiring; and her
grandparents, Julius and Ragna Gamst and Ole and Senna Feiring.
She was a homemaker and a U.S. Army veteran.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 24. 2008
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Anna Louise Ledet Faulk, 92, a native of Abbeville and a resident of Houma, died
at 9:55 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9
a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will
be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery
No..
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Minos Faulk of Houma; four sons,
David Faulk and wife, Linda, of Lafayette, Marshall Faulk and wife, Patti,
Gerald Faulk of Houma and Mark Faulk and wife, Willie Lou, of Houston; one
brother, Minos Ledet of Abbeville; 10 grandchildren, Emmet Faulk Jr., Andree
Geramie, Eric Faulk, Jennifer Runkel, Steven Faulk, Michael Faulk, Kevin Faulk,
Kyle Faulk, Melanie Faulk and Robert Faulk; and 11 great-grandchildren, Jeremy,
Andrew and Alexis Faulk, Sarah and Rebecca Geramie, Austin and Chloe Faulk,
Hannah and Brandon Runkel, and Katie and Isabella Faulk.
She was preceded in death by one son, Emmet Faulk; her parents, Ulysse and
Louise Ledet; four brothers, Jack, Ernest, Aubrey and Claude Ledet; and three
sisters, Anise Romero, Anita Landry and Nola Primeaux.
She was a homemaker.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 24. 2008
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Mavis Blanchard Lirette, 78, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 6:23 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Mark Lirette and wife, Jerolyn, of Houma and
Lawrence "Renny" Lirette and wife, Walterine, of Montegut; two daughters, Norma
L. Pellegrin and husband, T-Mark, of Houma and Mona L. Christensen and husband,
Clayton, of Kingman, Ariz.; four sisters, Telcis Cantrelle and husband, Emile,
Elcis Quatrievignt, Bertha Trahan and husband, Wayne, and Mary Ann Dupre and
husband, Hartley; one brother-in-law, Delvin Lirette Sr.; two sisters-in-law,
Rose Lirette and Blanche Authement; 11 grandchildren, Tommy "P-Nut" Pellegrin
and wife, Sonia, of Houma, Monica P. and husband, Richard Kingsmill, of New
Orleans, Troy Pellegrin and wife, Rebecca, of Bayou Blue, Roxanne P. and
husband, Davis Arceneaux, of Bourg, Michael and wife, Kellie L. Pellegrin, of
Bourg, Mark Lirette Jr. and wife, Amanda, of Houma, Jeremy Lirette and wife,
Chantelle, of Houma, Cody Lirette and wife, Amie, of Montegut, Dustin Lirette of
Montegut and Lauren and Aaron Christensen of Kingman; and 14 great-
grandchildren, Blake Pellegrin, Marissa and Holly Rush, Troy Jr. and Haley
Pellegrin, Davis Jr., Jacob and Rylie Arceneaux, Conner Pellegrin, Ruth, Leah
and Hunter Lirette, and Alaina and Allie Lirette.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Neg" Lirette; her parents,
Burton Blanchard and Marie Vito Blanchard; one brother, Murphy Blanchard; one
sister-in-law, Flossie White; and one brother-in-law, Russell Lirette Sr.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Special thanks are given to Dr. Youngblood and Jan Buckner.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 25. 2008 11:40AM
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Elsie Hotard Marcel, 80, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time
Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in Dugas Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Donald J. Marcel and wife, Wanda; one brother,
Claude Hotard; two sisters, Mary Craigmile and Anna Freeman; two grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daunis Joseph Marcel; her parents,
Ophesi J. and Eugenie Billiot Hotard; and two infant sons.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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February 25. 2008 11:40AM
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Joseph Moore, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Feb. 22,
2008.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Christ Baptist Cathedral Church in
Thibodaux, with burial in Little Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Chackbay.
He is survived by five brothers, John Moore Jr. of New Orleans, Louis Moore of
Thibodaux, Lionel Moore of New Orleans, Leroy Moore of Thibodaux and Gabriel
Moore; and three sisters, Mary Desliva of Thibodaux, Joyce Solomon of Manhattan,
N.Y., and Betty Perry of New Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Moore Sr. and Sara Ruffin; one
brother, Gerald Moore; and four sisters, Alberta Moore, Ella Mae Ellis, Helen
Ellis and Pearl Ellis.
He was a U.S. World War II Navy veteran and was Baptist.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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February 26. 2008 11:38AM
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Rose Mary "Rosie" Pellegrin Baron, 81, a native of Houma and resident of Fort
Wayne, Ind., since 1954, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008.
Funeral services were held Friday at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral
Home in Fort Wayne, with burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Debra Schimmoller and husband, Rick; two sons,
Daryl Butler and wife, Pat, of Fort Wayne and Dana Butler of Boise, Ind.; two
sisters, Catherine Molitor of West Lake and Hilda Parker of Gretna; five
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Sr. and Rose Marie Pellegrin;
two brothers, Sidney "Snooks" Jr. and Donovan; and seven sisters, Sadie,
Mersedese, Della, Rowena, Imelda, Elda and Gloria.
She was a waitress for Hall's Stockyards and East State Prime Rib for more than
30 years.
Memorial donations can be made to The Isaiah Center at Epiphany Lutheran Church,
6606 Maplecrest Road, IN 46835.
D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 26. 2008 11:38AM
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Roland M. Chiasson, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died at
7:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in
Galliano and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Rema Acosta Chiasson; two sons, John and Mark
Chiasson; three daughters, Susan Schenken, Ruth Aucoin and Melissa Chiasson; one
brother, John Victor Chiasson; 10 grandchildren, Danielle Fitzpatrick, Nassim
Kashani, Michel Aucoin, Evan Schenken, Matt Chiasson, Macy Chiasson, Rema
Schenken, Cyd Aucoin, Gabriel Aucoin and Adrienne Aucoin; and one great-
grandchild, Aiden Fitzpatrick.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Helen Rodrigue Chiasson.
He was a teacher and coach at LCO and South Lafourche High School. He was a
World War II Marine veteran, Iwo Jima veteran and Silver Star recipient.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 26. 2008 11:39AM
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Thomas Blum Cobb, 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at
11:08 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to funeral time
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Elks service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at
the funeral home. Religious service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Levy Cobb of Houma; two sons, Michael Cobb of
Houma and Thomas Cobb Jr. and wife, Lori, of St. Louis; two daughters, Margaret
Carroll and husband, Al, of Prairieville and Erin Finch and husband, Ty, of
Atlanta; two brothers, George Cobb of Baton Rouge and Herman Antis and wife,
Juanita, of San Diego; one sister, Susan Smith of Cary, N.C.; six grandchildren,
Amalie Cobb, Olivia Cobb, Gabriel Cobb, Julia Carroll, Katherine Finch and John
Finch; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, G.L. Cobb and Bessie Blum Antis; one
son, George Fakier Cobb; one sister, Tracey Cobb; and his beloved grandparents,
Leopold and Amalia Lewald Blum.
He was president of Blum and Bergeron Dried Shrimp Co. and was a local historian
and author.
He was a member of the Elks and Rotary Club and Houma Downtown Development
Corporation.
He was a member of Temple Sinai of New Orleans and Beth El Congregation of
Houma.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Patrick S. Taylor
Hope Lodge, 2609 Riverroad, New Orleans, LA 70121 or Houma Elks Lodge 1193, P.O.
Box 348, Houma, LA 70361.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 26. 2008 11:39AM
Geraldine Danos
Geraldine Theresa Danos, 64, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:12
a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Johnson Danos; one son, Donnie Danos; one
daughter, Mary Danos; one brother, Roy Barrios Jr.; one sister, Vivian Griffin;
three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Josephine Callais Barrios;
one son, David Danos; one daughter, Casi Danos; two brothers, Joe Barry Barrios
and Roy Barrios Sr.; and one sister, Iona Melancon.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 26. 2008 11:39AM
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Louise Lirette Pelotto, 96, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of
Boutte, died at 4:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo
Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Arizona Adams; and many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Louviere, Wilmer Rodrigue Sr.
and Joseph Pelotto; and three sons, Dallas Louviere, Gerald Rodrigue and Wilmer
Rodrigue Jr.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 26. 2008 11:40AM
Ellamae Plaisance
Ellamae Terrebonne Plaisance, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut
Off, died at 4:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Michael A. Plaisance and wife, Amy, and Perry N.
Plaisance and wife, Dale; two daughters, Lauralee P. Duet and husband, Errol
"Butch", and Elaine P. Knight and husband, Lynn; one brother, Morris Terrebonne
Jr.; three sisters, Geraldine T. Lafont, Jeanette T. Tharp and Anise T. Hendry;
nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oniel Joseph Plaisance; her parents,
Morris J. and Oralee Cheramie Terrebonne; one brother, Raymond Terrebonne; and
one granddaughter, Marissa Duet.
She was a fabulous co
ok and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 26. 2008 11:40AM
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Marti "Big Head" Trahan, 44, a native of Houma and resident of Gonzales, died
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma.
Religious will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his fiancee', Shari Dupree; his mother, Jerri Hue; his step-
grandfather, Ozema Hue; one brother, Kim Trahan; one stepbrother, Chris Hue; one
sister, Christine Bertinot; one stepsister, Margie Hue; numerous nieces and
nephews; and his godchildren, Kimberly Trahan and Kristi Schiffler.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cyril Trahan; his stepfather, Junius
Hue; his grandparents, Mable and Louis Porche and Norris and Flossie Trahan; and
one brother, Ricky Trahan.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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February 27. 2008 11:41AM
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Sgt. E5 Brandon J. Boudreaux, 23, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
4:57 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time
Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, David Boudreaux and Elizabeth Bourgeois
Boudreaux; his grandmother, Gloria Naquin Boudreaux; his step-grandfather,
Bernie Gros; and his Godparents, Brad Blanchard and wife, Michelle, and Myree
Bourgeois Calix and husband, Daniel.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Berming Gilbert "BonBon" Bourgeois
and Eula Mae Mayeaux Bourgeois; and his grandfather, Russell Hebert Boudreaux
Sr.
He was a born again believer in Jesus Christ and a member of University Baptist
Church, where he played the congas with the Christian bands, "Unmerited Favor"
and "Praise Team." He was a member of Thibodaux High School ROTC and Christian
Club and a 2004 graduate. His interest included gymnastics and martial arts. He
was an Iraq War veteran deployed under Charlie Company 1088 who served with the
Army National Guard as a combat engineer in Unit 928, he was transferred to 2nd
Platoon Unit 927 and was scheduled to deploy for Afghanistan in March. He was a
fine young man loved by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the University Baptist
Church, 904 Menard St., Thibodaux, LA 70301.
Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 27. 2008 11:43AM
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Coen Daniel Canada, 2, a native and resident of Larose, died Monday, Feb. 25,
2008.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Freedom Worship
Center in Galliano. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Freedom
Worship Center, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose.
He is survived by his parents, Bryan C. and Charlotte Blanchard Canada; his
grandparents, John Canada, Roger Blanchard Sr. and Judy Adams Blanchard; his
great-great-grandparent, Sisca Duet; two brothers, Nathan Canada and Bryan R.
Canada; two sisters, Atica Badeaux and Jillian Canada; two nieces, Atlin Guidry
and Ayle Guidry; his Godparents, Laurachel and Roger Blanchard Jr.; and numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Evelyn Canada and Rita Blanchard.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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February 27. 2008 11:42AM
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Bridget "Shorty" Chaisson, 42, a native and resident of Montegut, died Sunday,
Feb. 24, 2008.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her companion, Richard Dempsey; her father, Reggie Chaisson;
her stepmother, Lena Prosperie; two sons, Anthony Casey and Ryan Gross; two
brothers, Reggie Jr. and Chandler Chaisson; and two stepsisters, Joanna Clement
and Maria Authement.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Fanguy; and her mother, Shirley
Trahan Chaisson.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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February 27. 2008 11:43AM
Geraldine Danos
Geraldine Theresa Danos, 64, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:12
a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut
Off, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Johnson Danos; one son, Donnie Danos; one
granddaughter, Mary Danos; one brother, Roy Barrios Jr.; one sister, Vivian
Griffin; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Josephine Callais Barrios;
one son, David Danos; one granddaughter, Casi Danos; two brothers, Joe Barry
Barrios and Roy Barrios Sr.; and one sister, Iona Melancon.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 27. 2008 11:45AM
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Ronnie Glenn Morris, 50, a native of Ponce de Leon, Fla., and resident of Houma,
died at 5:54 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at
the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Hebert Morris of Houma; four sons, Josh
Joseph Morris, Samuel Glenn Morris, Caleb Michael Morris and Jonathan David
Morris of Houma; two daughters, Chantelle Angelique Mataya and Rebekah Marie
Morris of Houma; four brothers, Johnny Morris of Lebanon, Tenn., Donald Morris
of Ponce de Leon, Allen Morris of Jacksonville, Fla., and Jackie Morris of
Chipley, Fla.; one sister, Wyndell "Polly" Cooper of Westville, Fla.; and three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Morris and Edith William Morris.
He was a retired oilfield supervisor for Chet Morris and Trivantage Co.
He was a member of Victor Christian Center.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 27. 2008 11:45AM
Evelyn Smith
Evelyn M. Smith, 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Long Beach, Calif.,
died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008.
A memorial service will be held Saturday in Long Beach. Burial will be at Allen
Chapel AME Church Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She is survived by one daughter, Roblyn Smith of California; one sister,
Gertrude Settles of California; one brother, Elson Davis of California; nephews,
Elson Payne of California and Freddie Davis Sr. of Louisiana; nieces, Linda
Matlock of California, Elaine Davis, Linda Aubert, Amanda Davis, Marielise
Payton and Willetta Davis, all of Louisiana; great nephew, Joshua Millman of
California; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lionel Sr. a
nd Jean Smith of
Louisiana; sisters-in-law, Ruth Smith and Irene Smith of Louisiana; and numerous
great nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Smith Jr.; her parents, Freddie
Davis and Gertrude Williams Davis; four brothers, Clarence Davis, Felton Davis,
Freddie Davis Jr. and Lawrence Davis Sr.; and one sister, Annie Mae Payne.
Stricklin/Snively Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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February 27. 2008 11:44AM
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Mark Allen Taylor, 47, a native of Tulsa, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at
4:21 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008.
Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from
noon to funeral time Friday at Farmer's Funeral Home in Silsbee, Texas.
Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Farmer's Funeral Home, with burial
in Frank's Branch Cemetery in Fred, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Rhodes Taylor of Houma; his parents, W.T. and
Yuvonne Stone Taylor of Tyler, Texas; one son, Matthew Allen Taylor and wife,
Angie, of Houma; three brothers, Bill Taylor of Lufkin, Texas, Roger Taylor of
Tyler and Jeff Taylor of Houma; two sisters, Patricia Taylor and Teresa Taylor
of Tyler; three grandchildren, Cain Taylor, Caiden Taylor and Madisyn Taylor;
his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Mae Hutto Gibbs of Fred; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was self-employed/owner of Tay-Tech and Tornado Oil Tools.
He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 29. 2008 1:40PM
Merle Amerine
Merle "Bubba" Owens Amerine, 87, a native of Urania, a former resident of Houma
and resident of Laurel, Miss., died after a short illness, Tuesday, Feb. 26,
2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home
in Jena. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel,
with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery in Urania.
She is survived by her husband, Frank E. Amerine; two daughters, Sharon Allen
and Lisa "Stormy" Sherwin and husband, Michael; two granddaughters, Lisa
Pellegrin and husband, Caroll, and Brooke Allen; and four great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Cumi Welch Owens; and one
daughter, Marsha Merle.
She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, a devoted grandmother and good friend.
She was Baptist.
Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 29. 2008 1:40PM
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Yvonne Short Celestine, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma,
died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne
Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Residence Baptist
Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence Celestine Jr.; her stepmother, Cynthia
McGuire of Houma; one son, Shawn Edward Norman Sr. of Houma; one daughter,
Chelsea Nichelle Norman of Houma; three stepdaughters, Tyeast, Judia and Kayla
Robinson, all of Houma; four brothers, Micheal J. Jones and wife, Judy, of New
Orleans, John Trosclair III and wife, Carol Ann, of Gibson, Micheal Trosclair
and wife, Gail, of Houston, and Hollis Dawson III and wife, Darlene, of Germany;
and 11 sisters, JoAnn J. Turner and husband, Curtis, of Florida, Susan Dawson
and husband, Fredrick, of Gibson, Priscilla M. Sims and husband, Danny, of
Texas, Loretta M. Woods and husband, Gregory Sr., of Houma, Chanel McKinley and
husband, Juan, of Houma, Kwanza Harold and husband, Lance, of Houma, Robin
Matthews of Houma, Cheryl M. Rockward of Houma, LeJuana Trosclair of Houma,
Ashley Trosclair of Houma and Lori Trosclair of Baton Rouge.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Trosclair Jr., Lillian Matthews
Fitch and Geraldine Short; one son, Donald Norman; one grandson, Shawn Norman
III; and her grandparents, John Trosclair Sr., Yvonne Milton, Priscilla Cooks
Matthews and Joseph Matthews.
She was a homemaker and a member of Residence Baptist Church.
Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 29. 2008 1:40PM
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Annie Naquin Chaisson, 86, a native and resident of Isle of Jean Charles, died
at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
at the fire station, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.
She is survived by four sons, Hilton, Andrew, Lawrence and Dale Chaisson; four
daughters, Madaline Pellegrin, Mary Jane Danos, Rosie Dardar and Brenda Dardar;
one brother, Alphonse Naquin; 41 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 11
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Chaisson; her parents, Vital
and Felecia N. Naquin; one son, Patterson Chaisson; two daughters, Anna Mae
Naquin and infant daughter; four brothers, Andrew, Evest, Gabriel and Clement
Naquin; seven grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Bobby Clement
Bobby J. Clement, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Feb.
28, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral
Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Boudreaux Clement; one son, Jimmy Clement;
four daughters, Genevieve Price, Peggy Folse, Jennie Naquin and Barbara
Champagne; one sister, Patsy Richard; 12 grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Hortensia Clement; and one
sister, Leona Clement.
Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 29. 2008 1:42PM
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Elizabeth "Tee Tee" "Sister" Davis, 59, a native of Paincourtville and resident
of Donaldsonville, died at Capital House Nursing Home in Baton Rouge, Friday,
Feb. 22, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist
Church in Labadieville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in Greater Israel Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Rose.
She is survived by two daughters, Lisa D. Sims and husband, Houston P., of
Gonzales, and Crystal Davis of Donaldsonville; three sons, Arnold Davis of
Lutcher, Manuel Davis of Gonzales and Stephen Davis of Donaldsonville; five
sisters, Judy Hayes, Angela, Sheila, Joyce and Ann Davis; one brother, Wilbert
Carter and wife, Van; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Nell Butler Davis;
three brothers, Lionel, Leonard and William Davis Jr.; and one sister, Debra
Davis.
She was a former employee at the University of New Orleans.
William and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.
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Wedgir "Pete" Duplantis Sr., 61, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 2:22
p.m. Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11
a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gertie Gregoire Duplantis of Dulac; three sons,
Teddy Duplantis, Wedgir Duplantis Jr. and wife, Angel, and David Duplantis and
wife, Sue Ellen Trosclair, of Dulac; two daughters, Maggie Duplantis and
companion, Gabriel Celestin, and Sabrina Duplantis of Dulac; two brothers,
William Duplantis and wife, Earlene, of Houma, and Jerry Duplantis and wife,
Lena, of Dulac; three sisters, Laura Duplantis, Veronica Duplantis and Geraldine
Duplantis of Houma; nine grandchildren, Natasha Duplantis, Wedgir Duplantis III,
Ashley Duplantis, Brent Duplantis, Seth Bourg, Gabriel Celestin Jr., Chelsea
Duplantis, Brent Foret and David Foret; three step-grandchildren, Skyler and
Spencer Trosclair and Gabriella Celestin; two great-grandchildren, Ayuana Lovell
and Leon Duplantis; and three grand-dogs, Clover, Lil Man and Bear.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Duplantis Sr. and Ida Chaisson
Duplantis; one grandson, Justin Lovell; three brothers, Kenneth Duplantis, Bruce
Duplantis and Johnny Duplantis Jr.; and two sisters, Rosella Duplantis and Mary
Jane LeBlanc.
He was a commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Jeffery "Jeff" England, 74, a native of Napoleonville and resident of
Labadieville, died at his home Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star
Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gracie Lawrence England of Labadieville; four sons,
Reginald England and wife, Shctora, of Arlington, Texas, Graylin England and
wife, Kendra, Wendell England and wife, Tashaiy, all of Labadieville and Myron
England and wife, Trinice, of New Orleans; one sister, Edna E. Williams of Fort
Worth, Texas; one brother, Norman England of Fort Worth; eight grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeffery and Edna England; four sisters,
Merian England, Nora Lee E. Carter, Mildred England and Fannie England.
He was a retired assistant principal of Assumption Parish School System with 34
years of service, a retired Army veteran and a member of Southern University
Alumni.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of
arrangements.
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Norman Verret, 90, a native and longtime resident of Raceland, died Thursday,
Feb. 28, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland
and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in
Raceland. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church.
He is survived by five children, Douglas Verret of Sugar Land, Texas, Vaughn
Verret of Arnaudville, Mark Verret of Humble, Texas, Mary Verret of Houma and
Joey Verret of Lockport.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years and for whom he
provided devoted care in the last years of her life, Kate Marie Marcello Verret;
and his parents, Frank Verret and Ada Mayet Verret.
Norman was a simple man, straightforward, unsophisticated, frugal, patriotic and
without guile. He was loyal to his friends, provident to his family and
dedicated to the causes he believed in. He was a life-long resident of Raceland
and prided himself on the number of its residents that he knew by name. He was
never comfortable being far away from Bayou Lafourche, the land that bore him
and the friends and family he cherished. He rarely had an unkind word to say
about anyone and was never heard to utter a single curse word in all his adult
years. He was an avid LSU football fan, win or lose, and approached life with
the same unwavering faith and optimism.
He graduated from Raceland High School in 1935 and enlisted in the Marines the
same year. He spent most of his tour of duty in the Aleutian Islands as a seaman
and marine and rose to the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class before being
honorably discharged in 1939. In 1942 he re-enlisted in the Navy during World
War II where he served as a pharmacists' mate for the duration of the war. He
was employed for 33 years at Ayo's Drug Store starting as a floor-sweeper and
ending as store manager. He later was employed by Raceland Bank and Trust Co.,
retiring in 1984 as the Wilson Street Branch Manager.
He was very active in civic and church affairs. He was a member of the VFW Post
No. 3665 for 50 years serving as post commander and Service Office Hospital
chairman. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 349 serving as
president of the Board, service office chairman for Distressed Legionnaires,
chairman of the Legion Scholarship Program and chairman of the Burial Assistance
Fund. He spent 20 years on the Lafourche Parish Library Board of Control and
more than 40 years as the chairman of the Lafourche Unit of the Society for
Crippled Children. In his last role he touched the lives of numerous residents
by providing beds, crutches and wheelchairs to the physically handicapped. He
was a charter member of the Lions Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus,
past president of both the Holy Name Society and the Parish Council of St.
Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland. In 1991, he was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et
Pontifice Medal by Pope John Paul II. If it had to do with church, family or
country, Norman was there. He was the salt of the earth.
He was a beloved husband, devoted father, patriot, tireless worker in community
service and a faithful servant of the Lord.
Dad, thanks for walking with us a while. You were our beacon. We will all be a
little lost without you. We are really going to miss you.
In lieu of flowers, he felt that his life would be really honored if friends and
relatives made contributions to the Louisiana Society of Crippled Children
and/or the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Ulysses "U-Liss" Paul Ward, 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday,
Feb. 22, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John Evangelist
Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Veteran's ceremonies will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
at the church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Simmons Ward of Thibodaux; one son,
Christopher Paul Ward; one sister, Maty Elouise "Doll" Thomas of Napoleonville;
and one granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charleston Sr. and Louise Ward; five
brothers, Phillip, Harold, Wilfred, Charleston Jr. and Ronald Ward; and one
sister, Audrey Ann Moore.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 513, the
VFW Post No. 5097, Vietnam Veterans Organization and St. John Evangelist
Catholic Church Men's Club.
He wa
s a parishioner of St. John Evangelist Catholic Church.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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