Obituaries from The Courier Newspaper. Dec. 1997. Houma, Terrebonne Parish,
Louisiana
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TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 1, 1997
ERNEST ADAMS
Ernest J. "Fish" Adams, 61, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at
2:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Defelice Adams; two sons, Carl and Dean
M. Adams; one daughter, Linda A. Louvierre; one brother, Whitney Adams Jr.,
one sister, Betty A. Phillips; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney and Armance Rodigue
Adams Sr.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
BRYAN BOUDREAUX
Bryan P. Bourdreaux, 38, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at
1:10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne's
Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Iris Kern Boudreaux; his parents, Norman and
Elsie Simoneaux Boudreaux; two sons, Bryan L. and Travis Paul Boudreaux; one
stepson, Keith Bradfard; one stepdaughter, Jessica Bradfard; three br
others,
Dale, Ricky and Neal Bourdreaux; and one sister, Lisa Walton.
ALVIN LEDET
Alvin J. Ledet, 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Chauvin, died at 3:56 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 19
a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel LeBoeuf Ledet, four daughters, Mrs.
Charles (Janet) Portier, Mrs. Norton ( Karen) Simoneaux, Mrs. Edward
(Susan) West and Mrs Nathan (Rhoda) Guilfou; two brothers, William Ledet Sr.
of Bayou Blue, and Henry Ledet Jr. of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two sisters, Mrs.
Roy (Jeanette) Picou at Chauvin, and Mrs. Wiley (Gertrude) Trahan of Houma;
eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Joseph and Sedonia Dupre
Ledet Sr.; one daughter, Lorraine Ledet; and two sisters, Wilma Daigle and
Clothilde Picou.
He was a retired employee of Texaco Oil Company.
JEFFEREY RAKIGJIJA
Jeffrey L. Rakigija, 18, a native of the United States and resident of
Heidelberg, Germany, died Monday, Nov. 24, 1997.
Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Genevieve Cath
olic Church in
Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He was survived by his parents, Mirko and Emma Jane Jeffers Rakigjija;
three brothers, Mirko, Nicholas and Alexander Rakigijija; and his
grandmother, Elena Rakigjija.
CORRECTIONS
Obituary information provided for Friday's Courier incorrectly listed a
daughter of Benton Joseph "Benny"Lovoi Sr. He is survived by two daughters,
Lee Lovoi and Luci Sposito.
Friday's Courier omitted the son of Jan-Rae Marie Sevin in her obituary.
She is survived by one son, Brandon Michael Dupre.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 2, 1997
ADA CALLAHAN
Ada LeBlanc Callahan, 92, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died
at4:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Lynn J. Callahan Jr. of Houma; one daughter,
Shirley DiGiovanni of Metairie; four grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn J. Callahan Sr.; her
parents, Wilfred and Alida Sognier LeBlanc; seven brothers, Clifford, Harry,
Ivy Edward, Willie, Ar
mond and Wilson LeBlanc; and two sisters, Anna Rogers
and Odette Lampley.
She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church.
GERALD FALGOUT
Gerald Paul "Gee" Falgout, 54, a native and resident of Houma, died at
4:55 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by one son, Paris Jude Falgout of Houma; and three
sisters, Beverly Falgout Boudreaux and Patricia Falgout, both of Houma; and
three sisters, and Lua Rita Falgout Price of Chauvin.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Marcel Falgout; his
parents, Clifford and Laurita Hebert Falgout Sr.; and one brother, Clifford
Falgout Jr.
He was a retired office manager for Patterson Service, Inc., and a
parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
PATRICIA LANDRY
Patricia Deroche Landry, 42, a native of Raceland and resident of Des
Allemands, died at 12:52 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St.
Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m.
today at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche.
She is s
urvived by her husband, Sidney Landry; her parents, Gerald and
Louella Hogan Deroche; one son, Garrett Landry; one brother, Daryl Deroche;
and one sister, Stephanie Champagne.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Melissa Muyco.
RUBY PFLUEGER
Ruby Nave Pflueger, 95, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of
Bessemer, Ala., died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary's
Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Jewel Whitley of Bessemer; eight
grandchildren; 21 treat-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Pflueger; her parents,
Arleigh C. and Louise Marie Rome Nave; and one brother, Arleigh Nave.
EULALIE ROUSSELLE
Eulalie Ockman Rousselle;, 87, a native of Vacherie and resident of
Raceland, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov 30, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Louis, Roger, Curtis and Theophile
Rousselle Jr.; two daughters, Grace Roussel
le Landry and Patricia Rousselle
Baudoin; three sisters, Cedalize Rousselle, Sedonia Majoria and Leontine
Brock.; 26 grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theophile Rousselle Sr.; her
parents, Alcide and Graziella Oubre Ockman; one son, Ralph Rousselle Sr.;
three brothers, Jeno, Edgar and Clovice Ockman; three sister, Marie and
Alcide Ockman and Clothilde Tregre; and one grandchild.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 3, 1997
WILLIAM MOSLEY SR.
William James Mosley Sr., 56, a native of Cairo, Ill., and resident of
Houma, died at 2:34 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in
Houma.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He is survived by his wife, Jaoledia Hargrave Mosley of Houma; four
sons, William J. Mosley Jr. of Baton Rouge, Jamie D. and Briton E. Mosley,
both of Houma, and Robert D. Mosley of Labadieville; four daughters, Melinda
Rose Mosley of Baton Rouge, Meakle Aline thibodeaux of Laadieville, Melissa
LeAn Mosley of Chauvin and Michelle Marie Mosley of Houma; one brother,
George V. Brooks of Slidell; two sisters, Nancy LeAn of Thibodaux, and
Delin
da Sue Mosley of Cairo; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Meakle Cantrelle
Mosley.
He was an employee of Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, a U. S. Navy
veteran and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA. LA
THE COURIER DEC.4, 1997
JOY CHELETTE
Joy DuBois Chelette, 71, a native of Montgomery and resident of Houma,
died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Decc. 3, 1997.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral
time Friday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home, wiht burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Gilbert Ray, Anthony Scott and Gina
Chelette, Jr.; three daughters, Barbara Faye Bonvillian, Mrs. Patrick
(Merry) Rodrigue and Mrs. Jerry (Marie) Hebert; three brothers, Christy, Ebb
and Jackie DuBois; two sisters, Pearlie DuBois and Omeria Lashley; 10
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alberta Racine
DuBois; two brothers, James and Sylvester "Petesie" DuBois; two sisters, Ida
Mae DuBois and Edwina DuBois Chalette; and two grandchildren.
She was a member of First Baptist Church.
JOSEPH MARTINEZ JR.
Joseph
Leroy Martinez Jr., 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at
9:38 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Holy
Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, David Lee and Keith Alan Martinez, both of
Bourg; two daughters, Debra Lynn Martinez of Metairie, and Leslie M.
Bergeron of Schriever; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Ann Bellisle Martinez; and
his parents, Joseph Leroy and Lydia Hutchinson Martinez Sr.
He was an employee of the Sewer and Drainage Department for
Terrebonne Parish, a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, a member of
the Marine Cops League and parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
DORIS PITRE
Doris Marie Bergeron Pitre, 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at
10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bisland
Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Kirk, Kris Sr. and Mickey Pitre Sr., all
of Houma.; two daughters, Kathleen Landry and Anne Daigle, both of Houma;
three brothers, Paul Merli
n and Robert Bergeron Sr., both of Houma, and
Joseph Bergeron of Montegut; four sisters, Evelyn Bethencourt and Joseplhine
LeBouef, both of Houma, Virginia Pellegrin of Monteguit, and Wanda Hook of
Madisonville, KY; 28 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Joseph Pitre; her
parents, Eddie and Emily Hebert Bergeron; two sons , Kenneth and Willie
Pitre; one daughter, Rose Marie Pitre; three brothers, Clarence, Raymond and
John Bergeron Sr.; and one great-grandchild, Christopher Quinly.
She was a retired janitor for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a
parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
IRVIN ROBICHAUX
Irvin Joseph "Roby" Robichaux, 75, a native of Bourg and resident of
Houma, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997.
Visitation wiill be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at
the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Velma Naquin Robichaux of Houma; one
brother, Edward Robichaux of Houma; five sisters, Thelma Robichaux and
Gertrude Robichaux Price , all of Houma, Lena Robichaux Brunet of Chauvin,
and Louise Robichaux Jones o Baton Rouge.
He was preceded in de
ath by his parents, John and Alice LeCompte
Robichaux; one daughter, Melody Robichaux; three brothers, Leon, Essay and
Wilson Robichaux; ;and two sisters, Allie Robichaux, Bonvillain and Cynthia
Robichaux Chauff.
He was a retired driller for Texaco, a U.S. Army veteran of World War
II, a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317, a
member of Texaco Retiree Cllubs and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales
Cathedral.
WILMA SOVOIE
Wilma Guidry Savoie, 68, a native of Galliano and resident of Cutt Off,
died at 12:26 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 2, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Milton Paul Savoie; one son, Tony
Savoie; one daughter, Mary Hargis, one brother, Loyman Guidry; three
sisters, Bella Naquin, Nola Bruce and Hilda Gisclair; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodule and Sieve Duet
Guidry; and three sons, Wayne, Joey and Jimmy Savoie.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 5, 1997
MYRTLE ARCEMENT
Myrtle Ledet Arcement, 79, a native of Raceland and resident of
Lockport, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997.
Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior
Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence M. Arcement; two sons, Michael
and Benton Arcement; three daughters, Brenda A Delatte, Pamela A. Kilgore
and Annette Arcement; one brother, John Bruce Ledet, two sisters, Carol
Falgout and Lula Mae Zeringue; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Annette Roussell
Ledet; and one sister, Irma Ledet.
LEOLA DAVIS
Leola R. Davis, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, and Monday Dec.
1, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in
Thibodaux. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Wilbert and Edward Davis, both of
Thibodaux, and Walter Davis Jr. of Tampa Bay, Fla.; one daughter, Clara Mae
Robinson of Thibodaux; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Davis Sr.; her parents,
Charles Royal and Viola Rooks; two sons, Harol
d Charles and James Lee; and
one daughter, Dorothy Mae King.
She was a member of American Legion Post No. 513 Auxiliary, a member
of the Usher Board No. 2, and a deaconess and member of Moses Baptist
Church.
BEULAH GUIDROZ
Beulah Parr
Guidroz, 87, a native and resident of Lockport, died at
11:15
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Edmond Guidroz; two daughters,
Deanna Guidroz Mayet and Janice Guidroz Truxillo; one brother Norman Parr;
five sisters, Wilma Parr Chauvin, Eula Parr Loupe, Edith Parr Gautreaux,
Nora Parr Dufrene and Lucia Parr Bischoff; five grandchildren; and six great
-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Octavia Acosta Parr;
and one brother, Noah Parr.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Ladies
Auxiliary and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC.7, 1997
MAX CLEMENT
Max Paul Clement, 38, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay,
died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 5, 1997.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Mandi Clement; and four sisters, Marilyn
Clement Benoit, Gayle Clement Tauzin, Nora Clement Trosclair and Maxine
Clement Minton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ashton Paul Clement and Flore
Percle Clement; and one brother, James "Blanc" Clement.
RUBY COLLUM
Ruby Jewel Rigginbotham Collum, 75, a native of Mexia, Texas, and
resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home. A
second visitation will take place Tuesday in Kilgore, Texas, at Rader
Funeral Home. For more information, call (903) 984-2525.
She is survived by one son, James Edward Brown; one brother, Andrew
Woodward Higginbotham Jr. of Longview, Texas; three grandchildren, Kim
Rodrigue Champagne of Houma, Melissa LeBoeuf of Houma, and Jaime Brown
of San Antonio, Texas; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Russell Collum; one
daugher, Margaret LeBoeuf; one brother, James Aubry Higginbotham; and two
sisters, Myrtle Marie Higginbotham Oliver.
She was a Baptist. She was a member of Eastern Star and served as the
queen
of the Krewe of Flames in 1966.
CATHERINE DEAN
Catherine Duval Dean, 81, a native of Houma and resident of Albuquerque,
N. M., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997.
A memorial service will be held at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in
Houma, but a date and time have not yet bee scheduled. The service will be
followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Mac Dean of Albuquerque, and former
resident of Houma; one brother, Standwood Duval Sr. of Houma; and three
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean, her parents,
Stanwood and Mamie Richardson Duval; one brother, former State Sen. Claude
B. Duval.
She was an Episcopalian. She moved to Albuquerque a few years ago to
be near her son and grandchildren.
SHEDRICK DOMINIQUE
Shedrick Joseph Dominique, 74, a native and resident of Gheens, died at
8:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in
Lockport and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic
Church in Gheens. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church in
Gheens with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys LeBoeuf Dominique; one son, Randy
Dominique; two daughters, Kaffie Galliano and Ci
ndy Champagne; two brothers,
Edward and Jimmy Dominique; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Mildred) Dufrene and
Helen Hartman; four step-grandchildren; nine grandchildren; and two
step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adlas and Oceana Sanchez
Dominique; and three sisters, Ethel Bednarcryk, and Mary and Shirley
Doninique.
HERMAN FIRMIN
Herman Samuel Firmin, 63, a native of Plaucheville and resident of
Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at st. Charles Catholic Church in Goudeau.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mairanne Firmin; two sons, Dale Firmin of
St. Rose and Randell Firmin of Oak Creek, Wis.; one brother, Royce Firmin of
Port Neches, Texas; two stepsons and three stepdaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Michell and Rosalie Firmin.
He was a retired electrician and a parishioner of Christian Community
Fellowship Church in Houma.
GARY FOLSE
Gary Joseph Folse, 45, a native of Raceland and resident of Des
Allemandes, died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec 6, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and
fro 10 a.m
. to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des
Allemandes. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Melancon Folse; one son, Shane Folse;
one daughter, Brandy Folse; three brothers, Lawrence Jr., Alvin and Weldon
Folse; and one sister, Juliet Folse.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Adeline
Fonseca Folse.
EARNY HOTARDD JR.
Earny Pierre Hotard Jr., a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma,
died at 6 a.m. Saturday, De. 6, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel
with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery.
He is survived y his mother, Daisy Daigle Hotard of Houma; one brother,
Ronald P. Hotard of Leslie, La.; one sister, Jerry Hotard Carrere of New
Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lee McAnelly Hotard; and
his father, Earny Pierrre Hotard Sr.
He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He was a
retired professor of music at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux.
ROSE JEANDRON
Rose Mary Jeandron, 74, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 19
97.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior
Catholic Church in Lockport.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by four sisters, Olive Blouin, Rowena, Claudet, Audrey
Hebert and Gerry LeBlanc Wurn; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and
great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Numa and Viola Gautreaux
Jeandron.
She was a retired teacher and guidance counselor, jobs she worked for 42
years.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bayou Lafourche Folk
and Heritage Museum or to Lockport Public libraries.
MARIE MCLAUGHLIN
Marie Louise Walker McLaughlin, 83, a native of Raceland and resident of
Houma, died at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Monday at the funeral home chapel with
burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery.
Call 868-2536 for time of funeral service.
She is survived by two sons, Henry Joseph and Michael Lou McLaughlin
of Houma; one daughter, Pamela McLaughlin Spiers of Houma; one sister, Emily
M. Walker of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Curtis McLaughlin; her
parents, James Edward and Azema Constant Walker; two brothers, Agnie and
Edward Walker; and one sister, Agnes M. Walker.
She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. She was a
homemaker.
HENRY SAMANIE
Henry Andrew Samanie, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m.
Frida
y, Dec 5, 1997.
Samanie's body was donated to science.
He is survived by longtime companion, Lorraine Richard; three sisters,
Blanche S. Poche of Marrero, Ethel S. Hebert and Vivian S. Snyder, both of
Houma; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew J. and Annie Elfert
Samanie; one daughters, Donna Hunt; four bothers, Arthur J., Bruce L.,
Wallace J. and Charles A. Samanie; and two sisters, Elizabeth S. Hebert and
Marion Samanie.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
ALMA SAVOIE
Alma Lucille Savoie, 77, a native of Larose and resident of KalaoaKona,
Hawaii, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997.
Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for more information about
visitation and funeral time.
She is survived by one daughter, Gail S. Patel of Kaliua-Kona, Hawaii,
and two step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Clau
dia Adams Savoie;
two brothers, Claude and Abel Savoie; and two sisters, Eve Griffin and Agnes
Dugas.
She was former owner of Alma's Cafe on Canal Street.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER, DEC.8, 1997
GLADYS BERGERON
Gladys Wallace Bergeron, 95, a native of Thibodaux and resident of
Houma, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec 6, 1997.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by one son, Charles J. Bergeron Jr. of Brookhaven,
Miss.; two sisters, Mildred Henderson and Corine Routier, both of Houma; 12
grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Emma Lirette
Wallace; and one daughter, Juanita Milwood Ellis.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of ST. Gregory Catholic Church.
NORMAN BOUFFANIE
Norman J. Bouffanie, 67, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut
Off, died at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home
in Cut Off. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the
funeral home, with burial in Methodist Cemetery in Va
lentine.
He is survived by his wife, Earline Hunter Bouffanie; seven sons,
Michael, Daniel, Larry, Henry, Warren and Horace Foret Jr. and Randy
Bouffanie; five daughters, Joann and Cheryl Mitchell, Brenda Griffin, Diane
Adams and Pamela Bouffanie; four sisters, Gundlyn Bruce, Violette Ledet,
Lacy Bouzigard and Joan Ann LeBouef; 23 grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Mae Vaughn Bouffanie;
his parents, Olympio and Violette Boudreaux Bouffanie; and two brothers,
George and Clebert Bouffanie.
He was a member of Lafourche Masonic Lodge No. 427 and a member of
Christian Family Center in Galliano.
LESLIE BOURG SR.
Leslie James Bourg Sr., 47, a native of Cut Off and resident of
Galliano, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 1998.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church,
with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Doucet; his parents, Alex Jimmy and
Betty Lois Buffanie Bourg; his grand-mother, Elicia Buffanie; two sons,
Bryce and Leslie Bourg Jr.; two brothers, Todd and Kent Bourg Sr.; one
sister, Lisa Bourg, and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Alex Bourg
and Francis Buffanie.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
RACHEL FISHER
Rachel Nicole Fisher, 7, a native of New Iberia and resident of Coteau,
died at 8:14 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997.
Funeral services were Sunday at First United Pentecostal Church, with
burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia.
She is survived by her father, Benny Fisher of Coteau; her mother,
Debbie Grabert of Houma; one half-sister, Kimberly Baudoin of Houma; one
sister, Jessica Fisher of Coteau; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Byrd of Cade, Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher of Tallulah, Mr. and Mrs.
Harris Grabert of Houma, and Mr. and Mrs. Caulton "Gene" Wilson of New
Iberia.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Catherine Wilson.
She was a second grade student of Coteau Elementary School.
CATHERINE FISHER
Catherine Wilson Fisher, 39, a native of Buras and resident of Coteau,
died at 8:14 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997.
Funeral services were Sunday at First United Pentecostal Church, with
burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia.
She is survived by her husband Benny Fisher of Coteau; her parents,
Caulton "Gene" and Geraldine Barrilleuax Wilson of New Iberia; one daughter,
Jessica Fisher of Coteau, and one sist
er, Mrs. Dennis (Anne) Harrish of
Spring Boro, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel Nicole Fisher; and one
brother, Kevin Wayne Wison.
She was interpreter for the deaf at L. J. Alleman School in Lafayette
and a member of the Deaf Action Center.
MARY GUILLOT
Mary A. Guillot, 85, a native of Loafourche Parish and resident of Cut
Off, died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Dec.7, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart
Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for 3 p.m. Today at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the chruch cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Albert Guillot Jr.; one daughter, Diane
Vegas; one brother, Joseph Pitre; four grandchildren; and 17 great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Guillot Sr.; her
parents, Joseph and Helena Hebert Pitre; two sons, Joseph and John Guillot;
three brothers, Adolph, Robin and Allen Pitre; two sisters, Virginia Kraemer
and Amy Bouvier; and one grandson, Lonnie Guillot.
AURELIAN KRAEMER JR.
Aurelian Pierre Kraemer Jr., 65, a native of Larose and resident of
Houma, died at 9:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and
from 8 a.m. to funeral tim
e Tuesday at Stl Louis Catholic Church in Bayou
Blue. Mass will be Tueesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery. Contact the funeral home at 876-5442 for Mass time.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Savoie Kraemer; one son, Michael J.
Kraemer and wife Betty Andras Kraemer; two daughters, Mrs. Marcial (Terry
Kraemer) Marcum and Mrs. Bobby (Barbaraaa Kraemer) Layfield; five brothers,
Howard, Willard, Gene, Steven and Stanley Kraemer; four sisters, Viesta
Kraemer Perkins, Rosalie Kraemer Day, Lorraine Kraemer Ledet and Mary Dean
Kraemer; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurelian P. and Helena Bourg
Kraemer Sr. He was a parishioner of Lt. Louis Catholic Church.
MURPHY RICHARD
Murphy Paul Richard, 70, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at
9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne
Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Marie Talbot Richard; one son, Gerald
Richard of Napoleonville; two daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Elaine) Richard of
Labadieville and Mrs. Mark (Cynthia) Gartman of Abita Springs;and eight
grandchildr
en.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Marie Boudreaux
Richard; three brothers, Nicholas, Percy and Abbie Richard; and three
sisters, Daisy, Jeanne and Jeanette Richard.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC 9, 1997
GILBERT HOTARD
Gilbert O. Hotad, 94, a native of Houma and resident of Des Allemands,
died at 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Gheens Presbyterian Church
.
Funeral services will be a 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial
in the church cemetery.
He is survived by six sons, Terry, Fallan, Wages, Wave, Roger andd Emile
Hotard; four daughters, Tina Hotard, Gail Nichols, Mary Jean Badeau and
Brenda Simmons; 58 grandchildren; 103 great-grandchildren; and 13
great-great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Enole D. Hotard; his parents,
Emile and Jean Hotard; two sons, Wesley and Bobby Hotard; and one daughter,
Adrellia Curole.
JASON LEBOEUF
Jason Paul LeBoeuf, 17, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:30
p.m. Saturday, Dec 6, 1997.
No services are currently scheduled.
He is survived by his parents, Francis Paul and Penny LeBBoeuf Jr.; two
brothers, Steven Francis and Kevin Kenneth LeBoeuf; and
one sister, Amanda
Allison LeBoeuf
He was preeceded in death by his grandparents, Francis Paul and Geneva
LeBoeuf Sr. and Margaret Savitts.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Houma.
JOHNNY LEIDENHEIMER JR.
Johnny Joseph Leidenheimer Jr., 41, a native and resident of Houma, died
at 2:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout
Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his parents Johnny J. and Doris Sedotal Leidenheimer;
and two sisters, Marion L. Ellender and Claire L. Bergeron.
He was U. S. Marine Corps veteran and a parishioner of St. Bernadette
Catholic Church.
SHELLEY STEVENS
Shelley Marie Stevens, 18, a native of Raceland and resident of
Lockport,
died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in
Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic
Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with
interment in the church mausoleum.
She is survived by her father; Paul J. Stevens; one sister, Melanie
Marie Stevens; her paternal grandparents, Austin and Leoncia Breaux Stevens;
a
nd her maternal grandparents, Sidney and Shirley Boudreaux Allemand.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Cindy Allemand Steens.
She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 10, 1997
DONALD BANANTO
Donald P. "Dago" Bananto, 64, a native of Gheens and resident of
Raceland, died at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 1997.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial
in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Tony (Diana) Burt, Mrs. Rene
(Marcia) Hebert Jr. and Mrs. Wayne (Angelina) Sampey; two brothers, Norman
"Dookie" and Shedric "Joe" Bananto; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Lirette Bananto; his
parents, Frank and Eunice Autin Bananto Sr.; and one brother, Frank "Totsy"
Bananto Jr.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 349,
a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3665 and a parishioner of St.
Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church.
EMILE DAIGLE
Emile P. "Hawk" Daigle, 73, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland,
died
at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary's
Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Pitre Daigle; six sons, Jerry, Carl,
Emile, Barry, Terry and Darrel Daigle; four daughters, Cherita Arceneaux,
Deborah Rodiguez, Bonnie Toups and Marlene Daigle; one brother, Paul Daigle
Jr.; one sister, Yvonne D. Bergeron, 14 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Buddie and Cecile Moore
Daigle Sr.; one sister, Ethel D. Richardson; and one great-grandson, Chase
Rodriquez.
He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Veteran of
Foreign Wars Post No. 3665 and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic
Church.
CLAUDE FONSECA SR.
Claude Anthony Fonseca Sr., 76, a native of Larose and resident of
Houma, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at
the funeral home, with burial in ST. Francis de Sales Cemetry No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Gautreaux Fonseca of Houma; five
son
s, Ronald "Fon", Robert "Neggie", Larry, Eric, and Claude "Johnny"
Fonseca Jr., all of Houma; one daughter, Catherine "Cathy" Authement of
Houma; two sisters,, Nora Bonvillian and Rose Songe, both of Houma; 11
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Eve Thibodeaux
Fonseca Sr.; seven brothers, Wilton, Jack, Mack, Paul, Sergen, Nolan and
Ellis Fonseca Jr.; and three sisters, Viola Kerner, Lucille Rebstock and
Edith Buquet Merritt.
He was a retired self-employed carpenter, a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II and a parishioner of Maria Immaculata Catholic Church.
RAYMOND GAUBERT
Raymond Lester Gaubert, 59, a native of Luling and resident of Lockport,
died at 5:58 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997.
Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to
funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at
2 p.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, whit burial in
the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Pellegrin Gaubert; three sons, Darren,
Troy and Ray Anthony Gaubert; one stepson, L. F. Callais; two daughters,
Mrs. August (Ronnie) Rodreguez and Mrs. Fred (Faith) Cortez; one
stepdaughter, Susan Haygood; four brothers, Edward, Ernest, Richard and
Carroll
Gaubert; five sisters, Vivian, Mabel and Alma Gaubert, Mrs. Clem
(Elise) Falgout and Mrs. John (Enid) Holibbough; nine grandchildren; seven
step-grandchilcren; one great- grandchild; and three step-great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Veronica Naquin
Gaubert; one son, Brian Gaugert Sr.; two brothers, Wallace and Sylvester J.
Gaubert; and two sisters, Earline and Rita Gaubert.
CHARLES LANDRY SR.
Charles Richard "Kutt" Landry Sr., 77, a native of Donaldsonville and
resident of Napoleonville, died at 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the
church mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Berthelot Landry; four sons, Milton,
Michael, Jimmy and the Rev. Charles Landry Jr., C.S. S.R.; one daughter,
Mona Sanchez; one brother, Alfred "Pete" Landry; two sisters, Dottie Dickson
and Mae Goetz; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Lucille Richard
Landry Sr.; two brothers, Norman and Warren Landry; and one sister, Lucille
"Papoose" Setton.
He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of World War II and a par
ishioner of
St. Anne Catholic Church.
ALIDA MOLAISON
Alida Blanchard Molaison, 96, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident
of Houma, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne
Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by several nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Onazippe Molaison; her
parents, Philippe and Exelina Blanchard; and two sisters, Josephine LeBlanc
and Celine Bourg.
OLIVIA ROBICHAUX
Olivia Belanger Robi
chaux, 85, a native and resident of Franklin, died
Tuesday, De. 9, 1997.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Ibert's
Funeral home in Franklin.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with
interment in Franklin Cemetery.
She is survived by on son, Jody L. Robichaux of Houma; two daughters;
Quintilla R. Hoover of Franklin, and Marilyn R. Rutley of Harvey ; two
brothers, Henry Belanger of Franklin, and Mitchell Belanger of Chauvin; one
sister, Ovilia B. Henry of Montegut; five grandchildren; 10 great-
grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam J. Robichaux; h
er
parents, Mitchell and Ovilia Boudreaux Belanger; two brothers, Stirling and
Celestin Belanger; two sisters, Ida B. Morales and Virginia B. Belanger; one
grandson, and one great-grandchild.
REV. PATRICK THOMPSON
The Rev. Patrick Thompson, 58, a native and resident of Jena, died at 3
p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Kinner and
Stevens Funeral Home in Jena. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m.
today at the Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Jena, with burial in Jena
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Domangue Thompson of Jena; one
daughter, Stacey Ciraulo of Monroe; three sons, Eddie Patrick Thomson of
Urania, Neil Jerome Thompson of Olla, and Patrick "Packy" Thompson Jr. of
Houma; two sisters, Betty Williams and Vicki Allen, both of Jena; three
brothers, Tommy Thompson of Houma, Mike Thompson of Monroe, and Kelly
Thompson of New Iberia; and five grandchildren.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and the pastor of Maranatha Assembly of
God Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 11, 1997
RETIRED EDUCATOR ADAMS DIES AT 73
A retired Thibodaux educator died Wednesday at his home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at
Christ the Re
deemer Church in Thibodaux for Dr. William H. Adams III, 73, a
native of Alexandria and resident of Thibodaux.
Adams is the retired head of history department at Nicholls State
University.
He came to Nicholls as an associate professor of social sciences in 1963
and was made department head in 1964.
Between then and the time of his retirement in 1991, the department was
renamed the department of history.
He also taught at Louisiana State University ;in Baton Rouge,
Northwestern and Southwestern universities.
Adams presided over the Louisiana Historical Association for a time and
was widely published on the subject of antebellum Louisiana." Michael
Delaune, director of University Relations at Nicholls said his colleagues
also said he was particularly known as an expert on Whigs political party."
Dr. J. Paul Leslie Jr., a colleague of Adams and a current professor of
history at Nicholls said Adams was viewed as a demanding but fair teacher.
"His students always felt rewarded by the knowledge gained through his
teachings," Leslie said.
Adams, a navy pilot in World War II, also encouraged civic involvement.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.
Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home.
Burial will take place in the St. Ph
ilomena Cemetery in Labadieville.
He was the husband of Dolores Albert Adams; the father of William Adams
IV, David Miller Adams, Leslie Adams Moore and Mary Catherine Adams.
He is survived by two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents William H. and Louise M. Adams.
CLAUDE ADAMS
Claude Philip Adams, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Earline Hebert Adams; one son, Carroll
Joseph Adams; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Joseph and Elodie
Guillot Adams; one daughter, Adrial Ann Adams; two brothers, Junius Joseph
and Daniel Adams; and three sisters, Jean Theriot, Florence Bourgeois and
Mary Ann Himel.
He was a retired cook for Texaco after nearly 37 years.
WOODY BILLIOT
Woody Allen Billiot, 20, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes,
died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997.
Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Friday at the Pointe-aux-Chen
es Fire Station.
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in
Montegut, with burial in the Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.
He is survived by his fiancee, Heidi Marie Naquin; his parents, Allen
and Elizabeth Naquin Billiot Sr.; one son, Hobie Shane Billiot; his maternal
grandmother Elda Naquin; five brothers, Wade, John, Teddy and Allen Billiot
Jr. and Glynn Boquet; and two sisters Tina Boquet and Angela Boudreaux.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Naquin.
MILDRED CHERAMIE
Mildred Grabert Cheramie, 79, a native of Gheens and resident of Golden
Meadow, died at 6:57 p.m. Tueesday, Dec. 9, 1997.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Kirby Cheramie; one son, Kenneth
Cheramie; one daughter, Brenda Cheramie Nichols; two sisters Lilliam Sampey
and Eola Lapeyrouse; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Hermenie Detillier
Grabert; two brothers, Colbert and Ulman "U.J." Grabert; and four sisters,
Violet Terrebonne, Adeline Orgeron, Ella Mae Alario and Vera Leo.
JOSEPH GREGOIRE
Joseph Evest Gregoire, 47, a native of New Orleans and former resident
of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997 in Rosepine.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. tjo furneral
time Friday at Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in
DeRidder.
He is survived by one son, Joseph Edward "Joe-Joe" Gregoire of Rosepine;
one stepson, Neison Reid of Rosepine; two daughters, Tricia Gregoire Clark
and Natasha Joneal Gregoire, both of Rosepine; three brothers, Wiggis and
Roger Gregoire, both of Houma, and Lonnie Gregoire of New Orleans; three
sisters, Thelma Rodrigue, Mable Scott and Wilma Silkerson, all of Houma; and
three grandchildren.
He was formerly employed as a roustabout with Reading and Bates Drilling
Company and was a member of Diamond Baptist Church.
RAYMOND JOHNSON SR.
Raymond Johnson Sr., 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died
Monday, Dec. 8, 1997.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Calvary United
Methodist Church in Thibodaux.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by f
ive sons, Charles E. Sr., Tommie Sr. and Robert E.
Johnson Sr., all of Thibodaux. Raymond Johnson Jr. of New Orleans, and
Michael G. Johnson Sr. of Avondale, two daughters, Mary L. Sanders and
Nellie A. Wilson, both of Thibodaux; seven brothers, Joseph, Oscar Sr.,
Samuel Sr., and Richard Johnson Sr., all of Thibodaux,, Wilson Johnson of
Hampton, Va., Lloyd Johnson of North Hampton, England, and Beverly Johnson
Sr. of San Antonio, Texas; 26 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie L. Johnson; his parentss,
Samuel and Sylvia Johnson; one brother, Wesley Johnson; two sisters, ula
Venible and Charlotte Rounds; and two grandsons, Mark and Michael Johnson.
He was a member of St. J
oseph Lodge No.15 Free and Accepted Masons,
a member of the Pleasure Seekers Club, a member of the usher Board and a
member of Calvary United Methodist Church.
DESIREE LAJAUNIE
Desiree Lamartina Lajuanie, 31, a native of Little Rock, Ark., and
resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:32 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997.
Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from
8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church on Canal Blvd. In
Thibodaux.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in
Garden of Memor
y Cemetery in Gray.
She is survived by her parents, A. J. And Donna Lamartina; one daughter,
Heather Rae Lajunie; two sisters, Mrs Troy (Lafaye) Simoneaux and Brandi
Lamartina; and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Marty Knox
and D.December 11, 1997, and Elizabeth Lamartina; and one daughter, Alma
Elizabeth Lajaunie.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 12, 1997
JOHN DUPONT JR.
John M. Dupont Jr., 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
11:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial
in the church cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Eugene B., Larry and John M. Dupont III;
one daughter, Charline Aupied; eight grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Odette Foret
Dupont Sr.; and two brothers, Henry and J. B. Dupont.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the
American Legion Ferdinand Lefort Post No. 11.
NORMAN PARR
Norman Paul "Man" Parr, 77, a native and resident of Lockport, died at
8:32 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and fro
m 8 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian Allemand Parr; one daughter, Sylvia
Parr Orgeron; four sisters, Nora Dufrene, Edith Gautreaux, Eula Loupe and
Wilma Chauvin; two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Octavie Acosta Parr;
one brother, Noah Parr; and one sister, Beulah Guidroz.
LODIUS SCHOUEST
Lodius Dufrene Schouest, 75, a native of Gheens and resident of Cut Off,
died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will e at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Milton "M.J." Schouest Jr.; three daughters,
Theresa Pitre, Joyce Adams and Paula Matherne; one sister, Mildred Theriot;
eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-
grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Schoest Sr.; her
parents, Sylvan and Corine Bernard Dufrene; and one granddaughter, Penny
Arabie.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC.14, 1997
JOHN BILLIOT
John Eric-Jassen Billiot, 18, a native and resident of Houma, died at
6:04 p.m. Fricay, Dec. 12, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home
Chapel in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Falgout Fneral Home
Chapel, with burial in the Bisland Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, John Jassen and Darlene Mae B. Billiot,
and his paternal grandmother, Lena R. Billiot.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Paul E. and
Gladys Trosclair Billiot; and his paternal grandfather, Raymond Billiot.
MAE BRUCE
Mae Alice Mayet Bruce, 70, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off,
died at 1:09 Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Minor (Susan B.) Cheramie
Jr., Bonnie B. Sevario and Mrs. Jackie (Elizabeth B.) Pitre: one brother,
Gene T. Mayet, and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alces Joseph Mayet Jr. and
Alice Thomassie Mayet; one daughter, Jane Alice Ann Bruce; and one brother,
Raymond Mayet.
She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
SILAS R. GREEN
Silas R. Green, 75, a native of Timpson, Texas and resident of Houma
died at 1:38 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 1997.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Garden of
Memories Cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jimmy (Laura Green) Gann of
Houma; two grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Faye Green of Carthage, Texas,
and longtime friend, Mike Pitre of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his wife Clara Ann Morici Green; and his
parents Rufus and Mary Drewry Green.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma, a U. S. Army veteran,
and a member of American Legion Post 31.
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Submitted by: Nancy Wright
Houma Courier: Dec. 14, 1997 Hazel Liner
Hazel Agnes Crochet Liner, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6;15
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Hone. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at
the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic
Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
She is survived by six sons, seven daughters, 40 grandchildren; and 28 great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Joseph Liner; her parents,
Alfred Joseph and Lorentine Bergeron Crochet; one son, Reggie Liner; one
brother, Henry Crochet; five sisters, Irene Leveron, Rose Fanguy, Louis
Bourgeois, Henrietta Crochet and Beatrice Liner; two grandchildren, Kathleen and
Rickie Crochet; and one great-grandchild.
She was a homemaker and a parish-
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CLAUDE LIRETTE SR.
Claude Paul Lirette Sr., 66, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident
of Chauvin, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11.
Visitation will be 2 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until funeral time
Monday at the Knights of Columbus Home of Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Chauvin, with burial in Sacred Heart
Cemetery in Montegut.
He is survived by his wife, Wilda LeBoeuf Lirette; two sos, Claude
Lirette Jr. of Chauvin and Cklark J. Lirette of Houma; two daughters,
Claudia L. Authement and Kathy L. Dupre, both of Chauvin; one brother, Elgin
Lirette Sr. of Chauvin; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Paul and Leona Marie
Boudreaux Lirette Jr.
He was a retired self-employed commercial fisherman.
EMILE LIRETTE
Emile Paul Lirette, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45
a.m. on Thursday Dec 11.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday with burial at St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald and Charles Lirette; two daughters,
Lori Robichaux and Brenda Lambert of Gulfport, Miss.; one brother, Henry
Lirette of Pine; one sister, Maola Mylie, 12 grandchildren and five great
-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eugina Fanguy Lirette; his
parents, Frederick and Bernice Lirette; one son, Michael Lirette; one
brother Elwood "Black" Lirette; and one sister, Doris Marcel.
He was a veteran of World War II, a retired police officer and a
parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
CINDY SANTINY
Cindy Lynn Fanguy Santiny, 27, a native and resident of Houma, died at
5:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8
a.m. until
funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel with burial at St. Louis
Cemetery in Bayou Blue.
She is survived by her husband, Carleton Dean Santiny; her parents,
Russell James and Irene Marie Freeman Fanguy; one son, Zackery Dean Santiny;
one daughter, Chelsea Lynn Santiny; and two sisters, Shirley LeBoeuf and
Sheila Santiny.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Vioncent and
Amelia Crochet Fanguy and maternal grandparents, Lester A. and Anna Mae
Bernard Freeman.
She was a homemaker.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 15, 1997
MALVINA Courteaux
Malvina Josephine Courteaux, 76 a native and resident of Houma, died at
8:55 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin., with burial in the
Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.
She is survived by one son, Edward Bergeron; five grandchildren; and
seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Issar and Julia Naquin
Courteaux; two brothers, Ivy and Allen Courteaux; and two grandchildren,
Eddie and Michael Bergeron.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
JIMMIE CROKER JR.
Jimmie Carroll Croker Jr., 38, a native of Heinsville, GA., and r
esident
of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 12, 1997.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Mable Portier Croker; his father and step-
mother, Jimmie C. And Elaine A. Croker, Sr.; his mother, Nadine Vincent
Doyle; two sons, Lance J. and Jimmie C. Croker III; two daughters, Brandi
and Nadine Croker; one step-daughter, Karen Lynn Bonvillain; two
half-brothers, Brett and Jeffery Wright; one half-sister, Dawn Wright; and
two step-sisters, Tammy Deshotel and Mandy DeBarge.
He was a truck driver for Venture Transport, Inc. and a former deputy
for Terrebonne Parish.
AMY LECKELT
Amy Elizabeth Leckelt, 16, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:17
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home,
with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
She is survived by her parents, Keith Allen and Kay Kolmann Leckelt of
Houma; her paternal grandparents, David and Aleta Leckelt and Joyce Orso,
all of Houma; her maternal grandparents, Leon and Claudia Kohmann of Houma,
her paternal great-grandparents, Edward and gertie Leckelt of Iota; her
maternal
great-grandparents, Leona Kohmann and Leah Rhodes, both of Houma;
and one sister, Holly Chuter of Metairie.
She was preceded to death by her great-grandparents, Merton and Ada
Latta, Leon Kohmann and Dewey Rhodes.
She was a student at Terrebonne High School.
HAZEL LINER
Hazel Agnes Crochet Liner, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at
6:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Maria
Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
She is survived by six sons, Randy, Reuben, Ray Sr. and Richard Liner
Sr., all of Houma, Ronald Crochet of Bayou Vista, and Russell Liner of
Chauvin; seven daughters, Mrs Sonny (Iona)Blanchard, Anna Sargent, Mrs.
Barry (Debbie) Bourgeois and Mrs. Lannie (Karen) Picou, all of Houma Mrs.
Allen (Audrey) Dugas of Franklinton, Mrs, Eddie (Barbara) Lankford of
Andalusia, ALA. And Mrs. Jimmy (Norma) Cooper of Pensacola, Fla.; 40
grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide Joseph Liner; her
parents, Alfred Joseph and Lorentine Bergeron Crochet; one son, Reggie
Liner; one brother, Henry Crochet; five sisters, Irene Leveron, Rose Fanguy,
Louise Bourgeois, Henrietta Crochet and Beatrice Liner; two grandchildren,
Kathleen and Rickie Crochet; and one great-grandchild.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic
Church.
EDDIE MARTIN
Eddie Joseph Martin, 86, a native and resident of Leeville, died at 8:26
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday at the church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose.
He is survived by his wife, Minta Cheramie Martin; two daughters, Mrs.
Wiley (Minnie) Falgout and Mrs. William (Ann) Willifordd; seven
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andre and Florida Lefort
Martin; three brothers, Abdon Raoul and Morrel Martin; and on sister, Aline
Mabry.
MARION MARTINEZ
Marion B. Martinez, 65, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux,
died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday a Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, w
ith burial in St. Joseph
Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Craig and Kerry Martinez; one daughter,
Patti M. Martinez; one sister, Betty Perry; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel R. Martinez; her
parents, Wilsie J. and Lucille Cecile Duet Babin; and one brother, Carroll
J. Babin.
RICHARD WEAVER SR.
Richard Wendell Weaver Sr., 64, a native of Shreveport and resident of
Houma, died at 5:14 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqulyn Mae Bambrug Weaver; his parents,
Samuel and Dena Mae Bell Weaver Jr. of Shreveport; four sons, Samuel,
Christopher, Gregory "Tyra" and Richard Weaver Jr., all of Houma; two
daughters, Elizabeth Weaver of Nashville, Tenn., and Cynthia Kimbrough of
Shreveport; one brother, Samuel Weaver III of Anderson, Mo.; one sister,
Joan Weaver of Shreveport; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Weaver.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and the former owner of
Weaver Lumber Company.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to TARC or to St.
Jude Children's Hospital.
TERREBO
NNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC 16, 1997
JOSEPH BOURG
Joseph bourg, 65, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 6:15 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 15, 1997.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at the Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in Dugas
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Violet Cenac Bourg; two sisters, Velma
Duncan of Houma, and Effie Price of Little Caillou; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida Gouthraux and Paul Bourg
Sr.; four brothers, Charlie, William, Clarence and Paul Bourg Jr.; and four
sisters, Lillian Bourg, Edna Pitre, Doris Trahan and Ida Broussard.
He was a retired boat captain and a self-employed shrimper.
ROBERT CLAY JR.
Robert "Fat Man" Clay Jr., 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of
Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997.
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in
Raceland. Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church
Cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Zenobia Cox of Thibodaux; one brother,
the Rev. Roland Price of Thibodaux; one sister, Hazel P. Starks of
Thibodaux; three step-daughters; three step-
sons; an
d two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rebecca Perkins and Robert Clay
Sr.; his parents, Rebecca Perkins and Robert Clay Sr.; his step father,
Fulton Perkins; one daughter, Ada Clay; and two sisters, Thelma Brown and
Mildred Bennett.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Houma.
ERLINE DUPLANTIS
Erline Eloise Eason Duplantis, 76, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and
resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec 15, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 a.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Elwin Joseph Duplantis of Houma; three
daughters, Mrs. Phillip (Myra) Fanguy, Mrs. Donald (Linda) Thibodaux and
Mrs. Robert (June) Reeves, all of Houma; eight grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel Murray and Alma Tucker
Eason; two brothers, Joel Ellwyn and Billy Joe Eason; and one sister, Polly
Eason Watson.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
MAURICE LOUPE SR.
Maurice Albert Loupe Sr., 70, a native and resident of Lockport, died at
4:49 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 1997.
Visita
tion will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in
the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Maurice Loupe Jr. and wife, Tammy
Champagne Loupe; one brother, Edwis Loupe; and two sisters, Mrs Edmond
(Aline) Matherne and Mrs.O.J. (Velma) Zeringue.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lezin J. and Anita Chiasson
Loupe; two brothers, Harris J. and Herman "T-Man" Loupe; and three sisters,
Ella Mae L. Zeringue, Alice L. Ledet and Beulah Loupe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Center
of Houma or to the Lockport Public Library.
MARJORIE MARTIN
Marjorie Falgout Martin, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at
9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in
the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Moise Martin; two sons, Dwight and
David Martin; one daughter, Dawn Davis; two brothers, Peter and Bobby
Falgout; one sister, Marie Arabie; six grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by he
r parents, Pierre and Lucille Chauvin
Falgout; and one brother, Norman Falgout.
She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Ladies Auxiliary
Post.No. 3665 in Raceland.
CORRECTIONS
Sunday's Courier omitted some information from the obituary of Silas R.
Green.
He was 78 years of age and is survived by two grandsons, Trever L. and
Trenton L. Bussey, both of Houma; and one brother, Rufus H. Green Jr. of
Carthage, TX.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA.
THE COURIER DEC. 17, 1997
THEODORE ADAMS
Theodore C. Adams, 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of
Galliano, died at 8:55 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald and Bobby Adams; one brother, Ebdon
Adams; three sisters, Bertha Walker, Olivia Durio and Evada Singletary; and
four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Callais Adams; his parents,
Lezie and Alice Guidry Adams; one brother, Oliver Adams Sr.; and two
sisters, Stella Terrebonne and Cherita Dandry.
He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.
JASON LEBOEUF
Jason Paul LeBouef, 17, a native and resident of
houma, died at 1:30
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997.
A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997 at First
Baptist Church in Houma.
He is survived by his parents, Francis Paul and Penny LeBoeuf Jr.; two
brothers, Steven Francis and Kevin Kenneth LeBoeuf; and one sister, Amanda
Allison LeBoeuf.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis Paul and Geneva
LeBoeuf Sr. and Margaret Savitts.
He was a member of First Baptist Church.
LLUCINDA PITRE
Lucinda Pitre, 87, a native of Grand Coteau and resident of Opelousas,
died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday at Williams Funeral Home in
Opelousas.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in
Opelousas.
She is survived by five sons, Garland and Berlin Pitre, both of
Opelousas, Darrel and Larry Pitre, both of Houston, Texas, and Glynn Pitre
of Lafayette; four daughters, Mrs. Danny (Claudia) Moten of Chicago, Mrs.
Augustus (Audrey) Brown of Houma, Mrs. Roy ( Irma) Milton of Opelousas,
and Mrs. Harold (Wanda) Taylor of Houston; one sister, Mrs Peter (Beanah)
Parish of Opelousas 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Pitre; her pare
nts,
Louis and Olivia Jackson; two sons, Louis and Joseph Pitre; and two
daughters, Olivia Mayon and Mary Pitre.
She was homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 19, 1997
LEVINE BROOKS
Levine "Mama" Smith Brooks, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a
resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec.12, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Jerusalem
Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church,
with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Hubert Brooks; two daughters, Bessie Mae
Moses and Orleans Lyons, both of Houma; one brother, Willie Smith of
Marrero; six sisters, Genevia Spencer, Rosedell Mahoney and Bessie Westley,
all of Houma, Beatrice Washington, Oceolia Smith and Francis Johnson, all of
Marrero; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Earline Harris
Smith; two brothers, Oliver and Albert Smith Jr.; and two sisters Felicie
Lyons and Bertha Smith.
She was a homemaker and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church.
THERESA CHAUVIN
Theresa "Tessie" Walker Chauvin, 60, a native and resident of Lockport,
died at 3:26 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 18, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. 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 one son, Kerry Chauvin; four daughters, Sylvia
Knight, Cheryl Plaisance, Judy Chauvin and Mary Adams; three brothers,
George, Roy and Russell Walker; two sisters, Bernice Blanchard and Lucille
Sevin; and 13 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Lydia Loupe Walker;
one son, Norman Chauvin Jr.; one daughter, Rita C. Plaisance; two brothers,
Wilton and Clifton Walker; and one sister, Doris Blanchard.
SOLOMON FALGOUT SR
Solomon James "S.J." Falgout Sr., 74, a native of Berwick and resident
of Morgan City, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Wake services will
be at 7 p.m. today and at the funeral home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday
at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Aucoin Michel Falgout of Morgan City;
two sons, Solomon J. Falgout Jr. of Houma, and Danny Michael Falgout of
Arcadia; two stepsons, Jessie and Jerry Michel, both of Bayou Vista; one
daughter, Sally Ann Falgout Poindexter of Panama City, Fla.;
two
stepdaughters, Beverly Vella and Barbara Robicheaux, both of Morgan City;
seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded n death by his parents, one brother; and one sister.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of American
Legion Post No. 96, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4222, a
member of Golden Age 49er's, a member of St. Mary AARP and a parishioner
and usher of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
MARY FOLSE
Mary Deane Folse, 64, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Port
Neches, Texas for 45 years, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Broussrd's Mortuary in
Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First
United Methodist Church in Port Neches, with burial in Oak Bluff Memorial
Park Cemetery in Port Neches.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie P. Folse of Port Neches; one
daughter, Carlie Folse Phillips of Port Neches; two sons, Dr. Kim David
Folse of Port Neches, and Craig Wayne Folse of port Arthur, Texas; three
brothers, Eldridge Schaubhut of Des Allemands, Eddie Schaubhut of Harvey,
and Anthony Schaubhut
of Luling; two sisters, March Dufrene of Des
Allemands, and Joyce
Donnaud of McNeill, Miss.; seven grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was a retired dental hygienist and a member of First United
Methodist Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 21, 1997
CLIVE DUET
Clive M. "Cliff" Duet, 82, a native and resident of Galliano, died at
1:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1997.
Funeral services were held Saturday in Cut Off and burial was in the
Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Dennis and Clyde Duet; four daughters,
Lorica Cheramie, Nelda Bell of Opelousas, Lovenia Gros and Carolyn Autin;
three brothers, Wilfred "Franko" Duet Jr., George Duet and Ivan Gisclair;
nine sisters, Augustin "Tin" Dufrene, Edith Pierce, Nita "Vieux" Cheramie,
Monita Rousse, Ledia Eymard, Sara Eymard, Marcia Davis, Ursula "Bea"
Collins, and Patty Callais; 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Terrebonne Duet; his parents,
Alice Lasseigne Gisclair, Alidore Gisclair, Wilfred Duet Sr. and Avocade
Gisclair Duet; three brothers, Jessie and James "Jim" Duet, and Hansel
Gisclair; and two sisters, Fredia "Bada" Cheramie and Rita Duet.
He was a member o Lafourche Masonic Lodge No. 427.
HAZEL GAUDET
Hazel
B. "Nin" Gaudet, 76, a native of Covington resident of Raceland,
died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1097.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic
Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two brothers, Marvin J. and Edward J. Blanchard; one
sister, Lillie Blanchard Badeau; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Gaudet; her parents,
Orland and Lucille Blanchard; and one brother, Orland J. Blanchard Jr.
She was a homemaker and cook and was a member of the ladies Alter
Society and the Catholic Daughters Association.
RICKEY GUIDRY
Rickey A. Guidry Jr., 21, a native of Houma and resident of Lake
Charles, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997.
Visitation will be from 2 until 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until
12:30 p.m. on Monday at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church with burial in
Consolata Cemetery.
He is survived by his father, Rickey A. Guidry Sr. of Iowa; his mother,
Sylvia Dean Richard Guidry of Lake Charles; two brothers, Clay Joseph Guidry
of Iowa and Adam James Guidry of Lake Charles; and his maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ray Richard
Sr. of Lake Charles.
He was a graduate of Iowa High School and served in the U. S. Marine
Corps. He was a mechanic at Buckner Rentals.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McDade House, 1825,
Warrington Place, Shreveport, La. 71101.
MILDRED HEBERT
Mildred Hebert, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Thibodaux, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1997.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial
in St. Louis Cemetery.
She is survived by four brothers, Avery, Edward, Louis and Morris
Hebert; and one sister, Alice Lafort.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Eva Lacompte
Hebert; three brothers, Leonce, Reuben and Edgar Hebert; and one sister,
Hilda Molaison.
WADE KLIEBERT
Wade James Kliebert, 19, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 1:18
a.m. Friday Dec. 19, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady
of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at noon Monday at the
church with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents Gene and Georganna Pitre Kliebert; three
brothers, Ryan, Eric and Toby Kliebert; and his grandmothers, Mary Rodrigue
Kliebert and Claudia Rodrigue Pitre.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jean Kliebert and Wilfred
Pitre.
ULYSSE MORVANT
Ulysse J. Morvant Sr., 85, a native of Chackbay and resident of
Thibodaux, died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997.
Visitation will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Life
Center in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Thibodaux with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Ulysse "Poo-chi" Jr. and Danny Morvant; six
daughters, Mary M. Barrilleaux, Mary Jane M. Talbot, Barbara M. Bolette,
Elizabeth "Isabelle" M. Domangue, Kathleen M. Haddad, and Jolene M. Knight
two brothers, Sylvin "Van-Van" and Wilbur Morvant; one sister, Emelda M.
Kraemer; 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Chiasson Morvant; his parents,
Tanilly and Anesia Thibodeaux Morvant; one grandchild; two
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Thomas Sr., Wilton "Red" and Stanley
"Tan" Morvant; and one sister, Ulyssia Morvant Chiasson.
MYRTLE PAGANO
Myrtle R. Pagano, 77, a native of Bay St. Louis, Miss. And a resident
of Pass Christian, Miss., died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul
C
atholic Church in Pass Christian, with burial at the Gulf Coast Memorial
Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Sylvester Pagano of Pass Christian; one
son, Sylvester Pagano, Jr. of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs.
Jackie Nichels of Houma and Mary Broome of Lafayette; two brothers, George
and Andrew Cospelich; one sister, Vivian Bullard; nine grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Cospelich; one son,
Michael A. Pagano; one uncle, Joseph January; and one sister, Edith Reed.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC.22, 1997
MARY CAILLOUET
Mary Adele Caillouet, 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home.
She is survived by her mother, Marie Dolores Caillouet; two daughters,
Michelle Theriot and Maggie Galliano; six brothers, Reggie, James, Andre,
Antoine, Stephen and Jean Caillouet; four sisters, Therese Boudreaux,
Christine Collins, Martha Gehbauer and Renee Caillouet; and two
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Reginald Caillouet Sr.; and two
sisters, Annette and Irene Caillouet.
She was a nurse at Evangeline Nursing Home.
ERIC CHIASSON
Eric J. "Tootie"
Chiasson, 21, a native and resident of Chackbay, died
at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of
Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday
at the church, w
ith burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Human Mary Chiasson; one sister Megan L.
Chiasson; and one niece, Page Chiasson.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and May Ordoyne
and Hubert and Louisiana Chiasson.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
HORACE COTTON
Horace Joseph Cotton, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997.
Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Delores Billiot Cotton; one son,
Christopher J. Cotton Sr. of Houma; one daughter, Georgiana M. Cotton of
Houma; one brother, Louis J. Cotton of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Rita Landry
of Marrero and Gloria Chaisson of Houma; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hattie Lirette
Cotton; one stepson, Mic
hael Billiot; one brother, Norris Cotton Sr.; and
one sister, Georgiana M. Cotton.
He was a crane engineer for Applied Hydraulics and a parishioner of Holy
Rosary Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial masses at Holy Rosary Catholic Church are
preferred.
ADAM GAUTREAUX
Adam Mitchell Gautreaux, 81, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut
Off, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral
Home in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled fo r 2:30 p.m. today at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by one brother, Noah Gautreaux; and four nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gusta Gisclair
Gautreaux; one brother, Gaston Gautreaux; and one sister, Aimee G. Badeaux.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
ALLIE MATHERNE
Allie Marie Dupre Matherne, 85, a native of Montegut and resident of
Houma, died at 1:41 p.m. Sunday, dec. 21, 1997.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Today and from 8 a.m. to
funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2.
She is survived by two daughters, Irene Matherne Pitre and Gertrude
Mathe
rne Porche, both of Houma; one brother;.Dudley Dupre of Houma; two
sisters, Valie Dupre Lapeyrouse of Little Caillou, and Velma Dupre LeBouef
of Montegut; two adopted sisters, Ella Mae Danos and Helen Naquin; 18
grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence John Matherne Sr.;
her parents, Jean Joseph and Elise Authement Dupre; six sons, Horace,
Houston, Lee, Lawrence, Carroll and Augustine Matherne; five brothers, Ivy,
Abby, Eddie, Hubert and Albert Dupre; one sister, Viley Duplantis; four
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
LOUVINIA MIRE
Louvinia Bergeron Mire, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy
Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass was scheduled for 9 a.m. today
at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Elliott Prados; one sister, Odette Thorning;
and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elliott Prados; her
second husband, John B. Mire; her parents, Wilfred and Lydia Bergeron two
brothers, Alphonse "Allen" and Alcee Bergero
n; and one sister, Cornnie
Breaux.
JAKE MORELLO SR.
Jake Joseph Morello Sr., 74 a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:45
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral
Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church,
with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Lola Mae Desselle Morello of Houma; two
sons, Lawrence Michael Morello of Baton Rouge, and Jake Joseph Morello Jr.
of Maryville, Tenn.; one brother, Sam Morello of Houma; two sisters, Mrs.
Chuck (Anna Rita) Soileau and Mrs Bruce (Marie) Clark, bothe of Houma, and
four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Maria Cannella
Morello. He was employed by Mohana, Breaux and Sharp Electrical Building
Contractors. During World War II he repaired electrical systems on U. S.
Navy Ships while employed by Todd-Johnson Shipyard. He was a member of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, a member of Electrical
Workers Local No. 130 and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
WALTER MUSYL
Walter T. Musyl, 63, a native of Chicago, Ill., and resident of Grand
Isle, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997.
A memorial service was Saturday at Our Lady of
the Isle Catholic Church.
He is survived by two sons, Aaron and Thaddeus Musyl; and one daughter,
Mary Musyl.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Musyl.
MYRTLE PAGANO
Myrtle R. Pagano, 77, a native of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and resident of
Pass Christian, Miss., died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997.
Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Paul Catholic Church in Pass
Christian, with burial in Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery in Bay St. Louis.
She is survived by her husband, Sylvester Pagano of Pass Christian; one
son, Sylvester Pagano Jr. of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Jackie
Nickels of Houma, and Mary Broome of Lafayette; two brothers, George and
Andrew Cospelich; one sister, Vivian Bullard; nine grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Cospelich; one son,
Michael A. Pagano; one uncle, Joseph January; and one sister, Edith Reed.
She was a homemaker and resident of Pass Christian for 55 years.
JENNIFER ROGERS
Jennifer "Jenny" Rogers, 50, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou
Blue, died at 12:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in
Houma. A memorial service is scheduled for 8 p.m. today a the funeral home,
wi
th burial in St. Louis Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Clint Schwab; two daughters, Andrea
Boudreaux and Kristie Schwab; two brothers, Wayne and Raymond Rogers Jr.;
two sisters, Barbara Romero and Judy Hebert; two grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Muriel Trosclair
Rogers.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 23, 1997
ROMANDA HEBERT
Romanda Kief Hebert, 89, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose,
died at 1 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St.
Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at
the church, with burial in the Cheramie Cemetery
She is survived by one son, Duroc Hebert of Mandeville; one daughter,
Victoria H. Thomassie of Lockport; four brothers, Micholas, Wickliff, Kilran
and Irin Kief; one sister, Helena Gisclair; 10 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Hebert; her parents,
Clayborne and Victoria Pitre Kief; one son, Nutsey Hebert; two brothers,
Kelran and Wilton Kief; and two sisters, Norandie Hebert and Loretta LaFont.
She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
KATHERINE PHI
LLIPS
Katherine Ledet Phillips, 60, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma,
died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout
Funeral Home in Houma. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral
home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.
She is survived by two brothers, Warren and Wayn
e Ledet; and one sister,
Jennie Ledet.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Phillips; her parents,
Viliance and Rosalie Sanders Ledet; five brothers, Borne, Berlin, Jimmy,
Douglas and Viliance Ledet Jr.; and two sisters, Claudia Irick and Gwenda
Rau.
KATHERINE ROGERS
Katherine "Kathy" L. Smith Rogers, 32, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec.
21, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart
Funeral Home. Funeral services were scheduled fro 3 p.m. today at the
funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Jerome Rogers; her father, James Edward
Smith; her grandmother, Lydia McLain; two stepdaughters, Michelle and
Angelle Rogers; two brothers, Edward "Eddie" Smith of Houma, and Phillip
Mark Smith of Schriever; one sister, Phyllis Dianne Peach of Bossier City;
two nieces; and four nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mot
her, Betty Weeks Smith; one son,
Steven Michael Rogers; grandparents, T.Z. Smith and Mildred Weeds; and two
sisters, Elaine and Karen Smith.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC 24, 1997
JEAN DUBOIS
Jean Avet Dubois, 68, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997.
Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for funeral information.
She is survived by one son, Rick Dubois of Baton Rouge; four daughters,
Mrs. Darryl (Linda) Broussard of Houma, Mrs. Perry (Glenda) Beard of
Cantoment, Fla., Judy Dubois of Alexandria and Mrs. Kenney (Tanya)Abadie of
Destrehan; two sisters, Mrs. Johnny (Louise) Portier and Mrs. Percy
(Marie) Collins, both of Dulac; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Georgiana Pellegrin
Avet; three brothers, Joseph, Willis and Francis Avet Sr.; and two sisters,
Mrs. Charles (Justillia) Pellegrin and Mrs. Harry (Josephine) Martin.
She was a retired nursing assistant and a parishioner of St. Bernadette
Catholic Church.
AUDREY KIKER
Audrey May Trosclair Kiker, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at
4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1997.
She donated her body to science. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997 at Terrebonne General Hospit
al Chapel.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Kiker; one son, Benny Prejean;
one daughter, Linda Tiffner; two brothers, Harry and Jerry Trosclair; five
sisters, Dorothy T. Bergeron, Josephine T. Bergeron Delores T. Benoit,
Gloris T. Gales and Remedia T. Mathene; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Josephine
Trosclair; one step son, Willie Comeaux; one brother, Joseph E. Trosclair
Jr.; one sister, Alice T. Hebert; and one grandson, Joey Prejean.
She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
CLARENCE LEBOEUF
Clarence J. "Tanoe" LeBoeuf, 91, a native of Little Caillou and resident
of Chauvin, died at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Curtis P. LeBoeuf of Houma; four daughters,
Jane L. Trahan, Yvonne L. Domangue and Joan L. Guidry, all of Chauvin and
Ruth L. Thibodaux of Marrero; 26 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and
12 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cornellia Songe LeBoeuf; his
parents, Beattie and Olympe Hebert LeBoe
uf; two sons, Clarence LeBoeuf Jr.
of Montegut, and Olden "T-Ray" LeBoeuf of Houma; five brothers, Columbu,
Paul, Charles, Harold, and Lawreence LeBoeuf; four sisters, Sadie L.
Blanchard, Estelle L. LeCompte, Leona Pitre, and Pearl LeCompte; three
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was a retired trapper and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic
Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC 26, 1997
MICHAEL BARADELL
Michael J. Baradell, 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at
7:13 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997.
Visitation is scheduled 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday
at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Barroreo
Catholic Church in Thibodaux; burial will be in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Menge Baradell; two sons, Chad
Michel Baradell and Mahtew Paul Baradell; one brother, Bruce Charles
Baradell; and two sisters, Patricia Lirette and Barara Bergeron.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Baradell.
He was a member of Woodmen of the World and a parishioner at St.
Charles Barroreo Catholic Church.
EUNICE COOKS
Eunice J. Cooks, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday,
Dec. 21, 1997.
A religious service is scheduled fo r 8 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 26, 1997, at
Moses Baptist Church, with burial in church cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Oliver Anderson, Ronald Anderson and Juan
Johnson, all of Thibodaux; four daughters, Mary Toliver of Chicago, Deborah
Brown of Thibodaux, Delisa Row of Baton Rouge and Wanda Anderson of
Thibodaux; one sister, Pearl Robinson of Thibodaux; 22 grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cooks Sr.; her parents,
Clarence and Mattie Johnson; one son, James Anderson; and one brother,
Robert Johnson.
EUGENIE DAIGLE
Eugenie Bergeron Brien Daigle, 99, a native and resident of Thibodaux,
died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday, Dec. 27, at St.
Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at St. Louis
Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She is survived by her brother, Sam Bergeron; four grandchildren, Henry
Brien Jr., Susan B. Delahoussaye, Noby B. Barnidge and Dayna R. Waters, five
step-children, 19 step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Xavier Brien and her
second husband, Nelson Daigle; her parents, Henry and Cecelia Guillot
Bergeron; one son Henry Brien; five brothers, Joseph Bergeron, David
Bergeron, Loence Bergeron, Earl Bergeron and Daniel Bergeron; seven
sisters, Adele Bergeron, Nita Diet;Alice Ledet, Henrietta Gaubert, Hilda
Landry, Olga Richard and Coralie Gaudet.
MATTHEW DAVIS
Matthew John Davis, infant, a native and resident of Marrero, died
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Our
Lady Church in Marrero.
He is survived by his parents, Frank John and Corie Ann Barker Davis of
Marrero; paternal grandfather, William Thomas Davis of Houma; maternal
grandparents, Kenneth and Lyla Barker of Houma; great grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Marcel and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barker Jr. all of Houma and
one brother William Christohper Davis of Marrero.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Georgia Machacek
Davis.
WILBUR DAVIS SR.
Wilbur "Pat" J. Davis Sr., 78, a native of Dillonvale, Ohio and resident
of Thibodaux died at 9:55 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 23, 1997.
A private grave side service is to be scheduled on a later date.
He is survived by one son, Will Davis; three brothers, Chester Davis of
Beach City, Wallace Davis of Brester and Winton Davil of Pittston; two
sisters, Ethel Brediger of Brester
and Verna Taylor of Canton; and two
grandchildren, Shellie Davis and Brody Davis.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Talbot Davis, his parents,
Newton Francis and Adda Amanda Bishop Davis; two brothers; and two sisters.
MADELINE DOMINIQUE
Madeline Josephine Oregeron Dominique, 90, a resident of Gheens, died at
5:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 1997.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 and from 8 a.m.
until funeral time Monday, Dec. 29 at St. Anthony Cath
olic Church in Gheens.
Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in
Gheens, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.
She is survived by two sons, Peter Joseph and Gary Dominique; two
daughters, Delta Oregeron and Emma Foret; three sisters, Pauline Dufrene,
Thelma Dufrene and Norma Dufrene; 23 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren;
and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Dominique; her parents,
Adam and Azelie Orgeron; two daughters, Elvia Comardelle and Dorothy
Dupre; one brother, Anthony Orgeron; one sister, Nellie Theriot; two
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
CURTIS GUIDRY
Curtis Guidry, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma,
died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997.
Mass
is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, at St. Gregory
Catholic Church in Houma.
He is survived by his son, Phillip Guidry; one daughter, Jackie G. Blue;
one brother, Leroy Guidry; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis Babin Guidry, his parents, ,
Aubin and Ida Guidry; two brothers, Ray and Hugh Guidry; and one sister, May
Belle G, Dugas.
He was retired from Terrebonne Bank.
MORRISON GUIDRY
Morrison Joseph Guidry, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of
Cut Off, died at 2:06 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled fro 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass was at noon today at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Verda G. Guidry; two sons, Dale J. Guidry
and Morrison Guidry Jr.; one daughter, Kathy G. Richoux; three brothers,
Herman, Robinson and James Guidry; five sisters, Alzina G. Pitre, Nita G.
Plaisance, Doris G. Stewart, Lolita G. Chouest and Ruth G. Lagarde; six
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sampson and Alexina C. Guidry;
one son, Gary James Guidry; and three brothers, Bobby, Roger and Sam Guidry.
He was a U. S. Nav
y World War II veteran and belonged to the VFW Post
8536 and American Legion Post 315.
HENRY HARRIS
Henry (Wee Wee) Harris, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident
of Houma, died at 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997.
Religious services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at New
Jerusalem Baptist Church, with burial at Woodlawn Ranch.
He is survived by two brothers, Elie Harris and Nathaniel Harris Jr.;
and two sisters, Leola Harris and Ruth Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Antonia Taplett
Harris Sr.; four brothers, McKinley Parfaite, Clifford, Arthur and Melvin
Harris; one sister, Lillian Harris.
EARL JONES
Earl James Jones, 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 1997.
Religious services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at
Community Funeral Home, with burial at Union Benevolent.
He is survived by his mother, Audrey Green Jones; six brothers, Melvin,
Billy, Michael and Timothy Jones; and four sisters, Cecil Jones, Loretta
Jones, Joyce Matthews and Maude Scott.
He was preceded in death by his father, McKinley Jones Jr./' his
grandparents, McKinley and Cecil Jones Sr., and Melvin and Maude Williams;
and one brother, Lorenzo Jones.
FAITH NORMA
N
Faith Norman, 6 days, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died Tuesday, Dec.23, 1997.
Dismissal services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today, with burial at
Mount Pilgrim in Gibson.
She is survived by her parents, Eddie Hawkins and Yolanda Norman;
grandparents, Joseph and Leona Norman, and Mona Navy; one brother, Cameron
Norman; and four sisters, Kelcie, Brittany, Brijanae and Tyonda Norman.
HOPE NORMAN
Hope Norman, 6 days, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of
Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997.
Dismissal services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today, with burial at
Mount Pilgrim in Gibson.
She is survived by her parents, Eddie Hawkins and Yolanda Norman;
grandparents, Joseph and Leona Norman, and Mona Navy; one brother, Cameron
Norman; four sisters, Kelcie, Brittany, Brijanae, and Tyonda Norman.
CHERYL PFLIEGER
Cheryl Rita Babin Pflieger, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at
noon on Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997.
Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until
funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Community Center. Mass is scheduled for 11
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Henry Pflieger of Belgium, her mother,
Alicia B. Babin of Bourg; two sons, Timothy Paul Pflieger and Jefferson
Henry Pflieger Jr. of Houma; one daughter, Wendy Lirette of Houma; one
sister, Janice Babin of Bourg; and one grandson, Derek Lirette of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Joseph Babin;
grandparents, Arthur and Grace Breaux, and Peter and Daisy Babin; one
brother, Lester J. Babin Jr.; two sisters, Karen and Kay Babin.
JAMES THERIOT
James Arthur Theriot, 30, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died
at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997.
Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home
and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic
Church. Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at St.
Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, with burial at St. Francis de Sales II.
He is survived by his parents, Richard J. and Betty Theriot Simon; his
paternal grandmother, Olivia Theriot of Houma; his maternal grandmother,
Frankie Bateman of Dallas; five brothers, Michael Paul, Glenn Thomas, John
David Theriot all Houma, Carl Gregory Theriot of Metairie and Douglas
Bernard Theriot of Tampa. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles
Theriot; paternal grandfather, Moise Theriot; and maternal grandfather,
Arthur Anthony Bateman.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 28, 1997
KELLY BOUTIN
Kelly Dean Boutin, 27, a native and resident of Lafayette, died
Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. today until 2 p.m. Monday at Vincent
Funeral Home in Kaplan, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. today. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial in
Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Boutin of Brunswick, Ga.; special
friend, Barbara Boutin of Houma; his father, Albie W. Boutin of Kaplan; his
stepmother, Sandra Boutin of Kaplan; one son, Kelly Boutin Jr. of Brunswick;
four daughters, Amber Boutin of Brunswick, Kristy and Kayla Boutin, both of
Waycross, Ga., and Kelsy Boutin of Houma; four brothers, Kevin, Louis and
Mark Boutin of Lafayette, and Scotty Blanchard of Carencro; six sisters,
Melissa and Wendy Boutin of Lafayette, Angela Francise and Bonnie Blanchard,
both of Houma, and Holly and Robbie Faulll, both of Alabama; and one
stepsister, Eva Abshired of Kaplan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albie and Agnes Boutin,
and his grandmother, Melissa Duhon.
.
SHERRY DIGGS
Sherry Marie Diggs, 32, a native of Houma and resident of Grand
Caillou, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 1997.
Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Monday at Grand Caillou Baptist Church. Religious services will be at
11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Diggs of Grand Cailou; her
parents, Joseph and Mary Francis Curry Dardar of Grand Caillou; her
grandparents, John and Azelina Lovell, and Antoine and Rosalie Dardar of
Grand Caillou; one son, Michael Diggs of Grand Caillou; two daughters,
Cheramie and Lataisata Diggs of Grand Caillou; two brothers, Daniel and
Jason Dardar of Grand Caillou; and three sis
ters, Angelia and Lisa Dardar,
and Shontay Verdin, all of Grand Caillou.
She was a member of Grand Caillou Baptist Church. She was a kitchen
helper for Maison Deville Nursing home.
MELVIN DURIO
Melvin Andrew Durio, 83, a native of Opelousas and resident of
Raceland, died from cancer at 7:33 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 1997.
For information about funeral arrangements call Samart Funeral Home at
872-9685.
He was survived by his wife, Olivia Adams Durio; one son, Nelson A.
Durio; one daughter, Ethel Jane Durio; two sisters, Kate Kurtzman of
Houston, and Vivian St. Cyr of Opelousas; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Diomel and Pea
rl Durio; two
brothers, Alton and Clyde Durio; and two sister, Olive Briley and Yvonne
Goff. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. He
was interested in gardening and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in
Galliano. He was a retired oilfield gauger.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
DOFFEY LANDRY
Doffy Anthony Landry, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:50
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette
Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church with
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Walter Landry of Houma; his
stepmother, Lelia Landry of Houma; two sons, Gary and Dale Landry of Houma;
four daughters, Judy Walker of Coppell, Texas, Donna Lambert of Montegut,
Karen Rodiguez of Houma and Lauri Henry of River Ridge; two brothers,
Aubrey and Burnell Landry, both of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and three great
-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Doffey and Verna Carlos
Domingue Landry; one sister, Audrey Standley; and one granddaughter.
He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and served in
the U.S. Coast Guar
d. He was a member of VFW Post No. 3700 and American
Legion Post No. 31. He was the owner and operator of Landry's Furniture
Store in Houma.
RANDALL LUCAS
Randall "Randy" James Lucas, 30, a native of Terrebonne Parish and
resident of Galliano, died at 9:17 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be at
11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial in Bisland cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Donnarae Marie Dupre Lucas; his parents, Clyde
and Dorothy Leonard Domangue; his maternal grandmother, Gladys Domangue;
his biological father, Jimmy Lucas, and biological mother, Janet Domangue;
five daughters, Kandy, Katie, Ashley, Kristen and Randi Lucas; one brother,
Timothy Lucas; one half-brother, Eddie Allen Jr.; two sisters, Elizabeth
Domangue Henry and Bernadine Domangue Smith; and one half-sister, Amber
Chauvin.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tobbes
Domangue Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Leonard; Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, and
Randall Domangue; his mother-in-law, Jan Rae Savin; and one sister, Tina
Domangue.
EFFIE MCVAY
Effie McVay, 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Biloxi,
Miss. died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 6o 10 p.m. Monday a Howard Avenue Chapel in
Biloxi. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel with
burial in Biloxi City Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene McVay Sr. of Biloxi; her mother,
Bessie Lodrigue; two sons, Eugene III and Emmitt McVay, both of Biloxi;
four sisters, Gloria Crappel of Harvey, Florence Defelice and Bessie
Welsch, both of Dulac, and Mary Gregoire of Houma; four brothers, Anthony
Lodrigue of Houma, and Lawrence, Jimmy and Henry Lodrigue, all of Dulac;
and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Antony Lodrigue.
Sje was a member of First Pentecostal Church in Biloxi. She was a
resident of the Gulf Coast for 29 years.
WILLIAM PAYNE
William Daniel "Mr. Bill" Payne, 89, a native of Hamilton, Texas, and
resident of Houma, died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10 a.m.
Monday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife Marguerite Louise Stroud Payne of Houma; one
brother, George Payne of Houma; one sister, Susie Wag
ner of Fort Worth,
Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Bertie Barnard
Payne; one brother, Ross Payne; and one sister, Bertie Mae Payne.
He was a member of Christ Baptist Church in Houma. He served in the
U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post No.
31 (Lennox Hotard). He was a retired meter mechanic for Freeport McMoran
Co.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Baptist Church,
1700 East Tunnel Blv., Houma, LA 70363, or to a favorite charity.
ALBERT SCOTT JR.
Albert M. Scott Jr., 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:30
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997. Funeral services were held Saturday at
Grace Christian Church in Houma.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Velma White; three sons,
Albert III, Paul and Joseph Scott; three stepsons, Jackson, Chester and
Charles White; three daughters, Betty Gautreaux, Lucy Smith and Gail
Authement; five step-daughters, Vera Landry, Patty Robicheaux, Debra Duval,
Angelina Smith and Tina Dardar; seven brothers, Ruben, Weldon, Donald,
Kenneth, Ronnie and Robert Scott, and Milton Scott of California; four
sisters, Jeanette, Elsie, Florence and Nora Scott; 18 grandchildren; 21
step-grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and
two great-great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Magnus and Julia Martin
Scott; one son, Howard White Jr.; two sisters, Lou Ella Savin, Delta Scott;
two grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was a member of God's House of Restoration in Chauvin. He was a
retired fisherman.
DREW STRETCH
Drew Alonzo Stretch, 83, a native of Dallas and resident of Houma, died
at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral
Home. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home
chapel. A grave side service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Shreveport
with burial at Greenwood Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by one son, J.C. Stretch of Houma; one daughter,
Jeanette Duval of Morgan City; three brothers, Tommy B. Stretch of
:Haynesville, Jimmy Lee Stretch of Cherokee Village, Ark., and George
Stretch of Chicago; three sisters, Hattie Johnson of Cherokee Village;
Doreen Davis of San Antonio, and Dubbie Barnett of La Ferria, Texas; five
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sybil Naomi Johnson Stretch; his
parents, George and Datherine Spray Stretch; two brothers, Jess A. and
George Edward
Stretch; and two sisters, Juanita Mae Hyde and Corine Davis.
He was a member of Coteau Baptist Church. He was a member of Unity
Lodge 267 F&AM and Cedar Grove Masonic Lodge of Shreveport. He was a
retired welder.
CORRECTION
Information supplied to The Courier incorrectly identified the former
husband of Cherry Pflieger in her obituary which ran in Friday's edition.
Her former husband's name is Jefferson Henry Pflieger Sr.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC 29, 1997
AMY LASSEIGNE
Amy M. Usey Lasseigne, 74, a native of Schriever and resident
of Thibodaux, died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 8
a.m. to funeral time today at
Thibodaux. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer
Catholic Church in Thibodaux with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She is survived by one son, Donald Lasseigne Sr.; one daughter,
Ethel L. Thibodaux; four brothers, Sidney, Daniel, Earl Sr., and Charles Usey
Jr.; five sisters, Dorothy U. Landry, Wilma U. Melancon, Ruth U. Brienel,
Janice Deshotel and Carol Ann Delcambre; eight grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and
Cicile Malbrough Usey; and one si
ster, Peggy U. Chiasson.
ONEZIPPE ROBICHAUX
Onerippe Joseph Robichaux, 100, a native and resident of Bourg,
died at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral
Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Larry "Zip" Robichaux; five
grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Zeltha Hebert Robichaux;
his parents, Frank and Lucy Domingue Robichaux; one son, Lloyd Robichaux; and
one brother, Dennis Robichaux.
He was a retired self-employed merchant, a US. Army veteran of
World War I, a lifetime member of B.& P.Q. Elks Lodge No. 1193 in Houma, a
lifetime member of the American Legion Post No. 31 who served as post
commander in the 1930's, a member of World War I "Forty and Eight Voiture
Locale" Barracks 1464 of Houma, a member of local camp Woodmen of the World
for the past 50 years and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.
LESTER RUFFIN
Lester Ruffin, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident
of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997.
Funeral s
ervices will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stl Luke Baptist
Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Odom Ruffin; four sons,
Anthony and Rickey Ruffin, both of New York City, NY, Allen Simmons of Bronx;
NY. And Lester Ruffin Jr. of Yonkers, NY; two daughters, Diane and Patricia
Ruffin, both of New York City; two brothers, Louis Ruffin of Houma, and
Freddie Ruiffin of Bronx; one sister, Sarah B. Chapman of Houma; and 12
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Mary Allen
Ruffin; four brothers, Lloyd, James "Bro", Allen and the Rev. Willie Ruffin;
and five sisters, Cecilia and Gertie Mae Ruffin, Mildred Daniels, Ora Mae
Dunaway and Ouida Bell Ruffin.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Luke Baptist
Church.
BESSIE WELSH
Bessie Falterman Welsh, 85, a native and resident of
Napoleonville, died at 12 1.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St.
Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
church, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
She is survived by two brothers, Lester and Rooks Falterman and
one sister, Annie Small. She was preceded in death by her husband, James
P.
Welsh; her parents, Sheldon and Louise Blanchard Falterman; one brother,
Douglas Falterman; and one sister, Nemmie Falterman.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC 30, 1997
PETER BOUDREAUX
Peter Harry "Ray" Boudreaux, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish
and resident of Montegut, died at 1:10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 1997.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
to funeral time Wednesday at the Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 10
a..m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by is wife, Mary Lee Naquin Boudreaux of
Montegut; three sons, Leray, Curtis and Victor Boudreaux, all of Houma; one
daughter, Mrs. Jody (Lainey) Breaux of Houma; two brothers, Joe Boudreaux of
Bayou Blue, and Robin Boudreaux of Larose; six sisters, Lona Pellegrin and
Ouida Breaux, both of Houma, Veronica Authement and Connie Guy, both of
Chauvin, Alice Bourg of Bayou Blue, and Mary Lou Breaux of Braxton, Miss; and
11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Lucille
Marie Luke Boudreaux; his grandparents, Joe and Veleda Toups Boudreaux and
Frank and Rose Eva LeBlanc Luke; two brothers, Eulis and Lonnie Boudreaux;
three sisters, Shirley
Mae and Bernadette Boudreaux and Joyce Breaux; and one
grandson, Joshua Boudreaux.
He was a supply boat captain for Tidewater Marine, Inc. of
Amelia for 18 years and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
ELLIS PLAISANCE JR.
Ellis Plaisance Jr., 77, a native of Larose and resident of
Galliano, died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 1
p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He is survived by his wife, Selvida Cheramie Plaisance; one
son, Burgess Plaisance; two daughters, Alverna Plaisance Blanchard and Anna
Marie Plaisance Delatte; two sisters, Anna Belle Plaisance Pierce and Laura
Mae Plaisance Anselmi; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis J. and Lucy
Melancon Plaisance Sr.; five brothers, Enis, Eric, Edwis, Whitney, and Dudley
Plaisance; one sister, Jean Plaisance Griffin; and one grandchild, Dawn
Plaisance.
HAZEL SCHLAEFLI
Hazel Giroir Schlaefli, 88, a native of Grand Caillou and
resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to
funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Charles and Clark Carlos, both
of Houma, and Carl Carlos of Bourg; two daughters, Betty C. Abadie and Ina C.
Bunch, both of Houma; one brother, Roy Giroir of Houma; five sisters, Elsie
and Ruth Hebert, Trudy Walker, Ezelle Vice and Lorraine Bunch, all of Houma;
26 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Carlos;
her second husband, Nollie Pellegrin; her third husband, Edward Schlaefli; her
parents, Leo Evelia Luke Giroir; one son, Ricardo Carlos; one daughter, Janice
Carlos; two brothers, Zavior and Leroy Giroir; and one sister, Hilda LeBlanc.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic
Church.
ROBERT TROSCLAIR
Robert "Bobby" Trosclair, 73, a native of Houma and resident of
Grand Caillou, died at 11:58 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 1997.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at
Morning Star Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
the church, with burial
in Celestin Garden of Memories Cemetery.
He is survived by four daughters, Beverly Ann and Tesria Nyree
Trosclair and Valerie Trosclair Commodore, all of Houma, and Thersea
Trosclair Hall of Stone Mountain, Ga.; one brother, Elijah Trosclair of
Houma; one sister, Gladys T. Sullivan of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Spencer
Trosclair; his parents, Rene and Bessie Trosclair; one son. Robert
Trosclair, Jr.; two daughters, Diane Trosclair Wallis and Rose Marie
Trosclair; seven brohters, John, Harry, Sidney, Morris, Zachary, Jerry and the
Rev. Clinton Trosclair; and one sister, Alma Johnson.
He was a retired fisherman and bus driver for Terrebonne Parish
School Board, a U. S. Air Force veteran, a member of the Veterans of Foreign
W
ars Post No. 4752, a member of the American Legion Post No. 0401 and a
member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA
THE COURIER DEC. 31, 1997
ANNA DEHEART
Anna DeHart, 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma,
died at 10:11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at
St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot. Mass was schedule
d for 11 a.m. today at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer DeHart; her
parents, Willis and Dozillia Thibodeaux Trosclair; and one brother, Irvin
Trosclair.
ROLAND DUVAL SR.
Roland "Bauch" Duval Sr., 71, a native of Bayou Long and
resident of Gibson, died at 8:23 p.m. Monday Dec. 29, 1887.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Holy Cross
Catholic Church in Morgan City, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Marion Duval of Gibson; six sons,
Roland Duval Jr. of Eros, Earl A. and Charles A. Duval, both of Morgan City,
Michael J. and Danny J. Duval, both of Gibson, and Ricky L. Duval of Columbia,
Miss.; two daughters, Katherine A. Ratcliff of Bayou L'Ourse and Janet A.
Aucoin of Morgan City; two sisters , Enola Aucoin of Belle River and Hilda
Ashley of Opelousas; 24 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son; one sister;
and one brother.
CHARLES LANDECHE SR.
Charles Raymond Landeche Sr., 77, a native of St. Rose and
resident of Hahnville, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today
at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m.
today at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Benoit Landeche; three sons,
Ralph, Perry and Charles "Ray" Landeche Jr.; two daughters, Gail Naquin and
Jeanne Arabie; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Bertha
Scott John Landeche; five brothers, Leander, James, Edgar, Herbert and Robert
Landeche; two sisters, Oliska Tassin and Josephine Lorio.
MALCOLM MARTIN SR.
Malcolm Martin Sr., 77, a native of Raceland and resident of
Des Allemands, died aat 9:55 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 1997.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to
funeral time Thursday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church. Funeral services
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Arceneaux Martin; two sons,
Phil and Malcolm Martin Jr.; two daughters, Juanita Bergeron amd Judy Beadle;;
four brothers, Ray, Donald "Harry", Thomas "T.J.", and Loveless Martin Jr.;
our sisters, Maxie Chauvin, Virginia Candies, Marion Dufrene and Barbar
a
Shortess; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loveless and Matilda
Babin Martin.
He was a retired Texaco employee, a self-employed electrician,
a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Des Allemands Mennonite
Church.
HAYDEE PORTIER
Haydee Jarveaux Portier, 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and
resident of Houma, died at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 1997.
Visitation will bbe from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to
funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30
Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by five sons, Charles, Fay, Jerry and Philip
Portier, all of Houma; and Daniel Portier of California; five daughters., May
Belle P. Antell, Marion P. Wunstell and Mary Margaret P. Pellegrin, all of
Houma, Alice P. Duplantis of Bourg, and Betty P. Anselmi of Bayou Black; two
sisters, Odeessa Larsen of Slidell, and Hazel Jarveaux of Houma; 41
grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren; and a number of great-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonce Joseph Portier
Sr.; her parents, Edmund Francois and Aglia Elizabeth Duplantis Jarveaux; two
sons, Donald and Leo
nce Portier jr.; five brothers, Clifford, Sterling, Luby,
Frankie and Benjamin Jarveaux; and one sister, Rita Atkinson.
She was a retired school teacher a Lache Elementary School, a
retired cafeteria manager for Terrebonne Parish School Board, president of
Hi-Risers Club, a member of the Catholic Daughters, a member of Terrebonne
Council on Aging and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
TAYLOR SULLIVAN
Taylor Patrick Sullivan, four months, a native and resident of
New Orleans, died Tuesday, Dec., 30, 1997.
Visitation was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. to funeral time today
at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass was scheduled for 2 p.m. today at
the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his parents, Terry and Danna Schwab Sullivan
of New Orleans; his maternal grandparents, Herman and Carol Ann Alexander
Sullivan of Houma; his great-grandparents, Me. And Mrs. Murray Alexander,
Mr. and Mrs Carl Heck of Thibodaux and Amy Schwab of Labadieville; and one
sister, Abby Catherine Sullivan of New Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, the Rev.
and Mrs. H. T. Sullivan and Sidney Schwab.