Obituaries for NOVEMBER 1999; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.
Submitted by Lou Landry.
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November 1, 1999
Lena Fryou Blanchard
Lena Fryou Blanchard, 88, a native of Morgan City and resident of Napoleonvil
le, died at 6:15
a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's
Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in
Napoleonville, with burial in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville.
She is survived by one son, Henry Blanchard Jr.; one daughter, Azema Blanchard Daigle; 18
grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Blanchard Sr.; her parents, Azema Daigle and
Felix Fryou Sr.; four sons, Nolan, Leroy, Roland and Mervin Blanchard; two daughters, Luly
Blanchard and Rosmary Blanchard Richard; nine brothers, Pete, Clarivil, Luke, Clarence,
Wilbert, Orion, John, Felix and Louis Fryou; and two sisters, Edith F. Solar and Agnes F.
Bonds.
November 1, 1999
James Joseph "Hi-Jacker" Boudreaux
James Joseph "Hi-Jacker" Boudreaux, 54, a native of Paincourtville and resident of
Labadieville, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in
Labadieville. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Aucoin Boudreaux; his mother, Vivian S. Boudreaux; two
sons, James and Jody Boudreaux; one daughter, Angel Boudrea
ux; three brothers, Sam, Tommy and
Ed Boudreaux Jr.; six sisters, Betty and Becky Boudreaux, Mary Holifield, Bonnie Schexnayder,
Connie Besson and Mona Landry; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward James Boudreaux Sr.; and one brother, John Paul
Boudreaux.
November 1, 1999
Brian J. "B.J." Breaux Jr.
Brian J. "B.J." Breaux Jr., 21, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:30
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Darlene Plaisance Breaux and Brian J. Breaux Sr. of Houma; his
grandparents, Norman "Tutty" and Rita Mae Breaux of Houma, and Marceline B. Plaisance of
Lockport; his great-grandmother, Cora Carrere of Dulac; and one sister, Tabitha Breaux.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence Carrere and Didier B. Plaisance; and his
great-grandparents, Edgar and Stella Breaux, and Ellida B. and Rene Breaux Sr.
He was a diesel mechanic at Stewart & Stevenson of Harvey and a parishioner of Holy Family
Catholic Church.
November 1, 1999
Patrick A. Chandler Jr.
Patrick A. Chandler Jr., 17, a native
of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Oct.
30, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off.
Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in
Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He is survived by his parents, Debra Adams Chandler and Patrick A. Chandler Sr.; his paternal
grandmother, Delores Chandler; his maternal grandfather, Ignas "Pete" Adams; and one sister,
Shawntel Chandler.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Henry Chandler Sr.; and his maternal
grandmother, Gustavia Adams.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
November 1, 1999
Jessie Joseph Delaune Sr.
Jessie Joseph Delaune Sr., 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic
Church in Mathews, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.
He is survived by one son, Jessie Delaune Jr.; one sister, Mary Louise Knight; eight
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Loupe Delaune; his parents, Etienette Guidroz and
Felix Delaune Sr.; one son, Je
rry P. Delaune; one daughter, Mary Ann Plaisance; two brothers,
Richard and Felix Delaune Jr.; and two sisters, Mable Loupe and Maude Curole.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.
3665 in Raceland.
November 1, 1999
Kenneth Joseph "K.J." Hebert
Kenneth Joseph "K.J." Hebert, 53, a native and resident of Houma and former resident of Marion,
Ark., died at 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church,
with interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Teresa Arcement Hebert of Houma; his father and stepmother,
Ivy and Agnes Dupre Hebert of Chauvin; his mother and stepfather, Miller and Lois Chauvin
Crochet of Chauvin; two sons, Grant Hebert of Gainesville, Fla., and Ryan Hebert of Houma; one
daughter, Kim Hebert of Houma; three brothers, Ivy Hebert Jr. of Chauvin, Robert Hebert of
Labadieville, and Errol Hebert of Houma; one sister, Evelyn LeBoeuf of Chauvin; and two
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Julian D. Hebert Sr., and Lindsey and
Minnie L. Chauvin.
He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and a parishioner of St. Anthon
y Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St.
Anthony's Catholic Church.
November 1, 1999
Mildred Champagne Laque
Mildred Champagne Laque, 81, a native and resident of Boutte, died at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
30, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
in Paradis. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in
Raceland.
She is survived by one daughter, Betty L. Tregre of Luling; two brothers, Clarence Champagne of
Des Allemands, and Milton Champagne of Paradis; two sisters, Mabel Schaubhut of Des Allemands,
and Gladys Trauth of Luling; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Laque; her parents, Alice Lirette and James
Champagne; and one brother, Wilbert Champagne.
She was a member of the Busy Bees ladies organization and a parishioner of St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church.
November 1, 1999
Ursula Comeaux Pitre
Ursula Comeaux Pitre, 92, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Houma, died at 4:06 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Visitation and funeral
time for Wednesday is pending. Contact
Falgout Funeral Home at 876-5442 for times.
She is survived by two sons, Aswell "Pete" Pitre of Houma, and Urbin "Joe" Pitre Jr. of Bayou
Blue; one daughter, Mrs. Jackie P. (O'Linda) Bonvillain of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Urbin Pitre Sr.; her second husband, Henry
Fayette; her parents, Augustine and Elizabeth Landry Comeaux; four brothers, Leonce, Richard,
Arthur and O'Neil Comeaux; and three sisters, Faustine Rogers, Marie Melancon and Marie
Eschete.
She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
November 1, 1999
Arthur Anthony Savoie Jr.
Arthur Anthony Savoie Jr., 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct.
31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the fu
neral home, with burial in Holy Rosary
Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Beatrice Bourg Savoie Fields; and five brothers, Paul J. Savoie
of Bourg, Murphy H. Savoie Sr. of Montegut, Sterling V. Savoie of Houma, Nelson P. Savoie of
New Orleans, and Merlin F. Savoie of Des Allemands.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur A. Savoie Sr.; and one sister, Nellie S.
Theriot.
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November 2, 1999
James "Chief" "Santa" Aitkens Sr.
James "Chief" "Santa" Aitkens Sr., 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma,
died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. A musical
tribute will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the 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, Lillian Pierce Aitkens of Houma; three sons, James Aitkens Jr. and
wife, Cheryl, and Christopher Aitkens and wife, Carmen, all of Houma, and the Rev. Kirkland
Aitkens and wife, Bonnie, of Seattle, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Howard (Dianne) Nixon of Houma;
one brother, Curtis Aitkens of Gibson; one sister, Vivian Charles of Houma; 11 grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lillie Morgan Aitkens; two brothers, Mack
and Chalsen Aitkens; and seven sisters, Gertrude A. Matthews, Alma A. Brown, Sophia A.
Washington, Alice A. White, Lillie A. Jackson, Gladys A. Viel and Hazel A. Hawkins.
He was a retired tire repairman for Patterson Truck Line after 38 years, a U.S. A
rmy veteran, a
deacon, a member of the Trustee Board, chairman of the Building Committee, president of the
Beautifying Club and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church.
Aitkens began his annual Christmas toy giveaway 13 years ago with bicycles he collected and
repaired at his home. The Aitkens family and members of his church plan to continue the program
in his name.
In 1995, Aitkens was honored as Terrebonne's Most Useful Citizen.
November 2, 1999
Ouida LeBlanc Breaux
Ouida LeBlanc Breaux, 81, a native of Vermilion Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 1, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic
Church in Delcambre. Mass was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Glenn John (Vicki) Pertuit and Mrs. Raymond (Mitzi)
Solito Sr., both of Houma; one sister, Agnes L. Broussard of Delcambre; eight grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Breaux; her parents, Aristle and Clonise
Dronet LeBlanc; and one son, Johnny Breaux.
She was a homemaker, a member of Catholic Daughters and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake
Catholic Church.
November 2, 1999
Paul Joseph Charpentier
Paul Joseph Charpentie
r, 74, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:57 a.m. Monday, Nov.
1, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Galliano. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
in Galliano.
He is survived by one sister, Justilia Adams of Galliano.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julien and Julienne Baudoin Charpentier; three
brothers, Magloir, Percy and Leon Charpentier; and three infant brothers, not named.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
November 2, 1999
Cameron Clarence Cook
Cameron Clarence Cook, infant, a native of Houma, died at birth Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.
He is survived by his parents, Anya S. Cook and Richard T. Marshall, both of Houma; his
maternal grandparents, Becky and MacArthur Cook; and his paternal grandparents, Dorothy and
Otis Murray.
November 2, 1999
Warren Sylvester Granier
Warren Sylvester Granier, 76, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died Sunday, Oct.
31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic
Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret McCarthy Granier; three sons, Ronald, Rene and Warren
Granier Jr.; two stepsons, Marcus and Stephen Trosclair; one daughter, Sandra Granier; two
stepdaughters, Marsha Trosclair and Lisa Scioneaux; three brothers, Vernon, Arthur and Henry
Granier; three sisters, Joyce Martinez, Noelie Theriot and Lucille Breaux; 19 grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Joseph and Noelie Waguespack Granier; one son,
Ricky Granier; one stepson, Patrick Trosclair; one brother, A.J. Granier; and three sisters,
Roselyn Hennon, Dolly Mae Cortez and Dorothy Ordoyne.
November 2, 1999
Clara Nida Landry Kreamer
Clara Nida Landry Kreamer, 91, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the
church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by four sons, Raymond, Chester, Peter and Leroy Kreamer, all of Houma; one
daughter, Modez Deroche of Houma; one sister, Verna Bergeron of Houma; 25 grandchildren; 57
great-grandchildren; 32 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild.
She was pre
ceded in death by her husband, Eddie Joseph Kreamer; her parents, Emile and Emilie
Levron Landry; four brothers, Tenill, Ferdinand, Ferdnan and Nidies Landry; and two
grandchildren, Teddy Kreamer and Paul Bonvillain.
She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
November 2, 1999
Daniel Philip Ledet
Daniel Philip Ledet, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Redfield, S.D., died at 6:51 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 29, 1999.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma.
He is survived by his father, Calvin Joseph Ledet; five sons, Kevin P., Darrell J. and Rene
Ledet, all of Brandon, Miss., Calvin P. Use of Brandon, and Philip Use of Alabama; two
brothers, Gerald J. Ledet of Franklinton, and Glynn F. Ledet of Houma; three sisters, Gwendolyn
Wallace, Susan Crosby and Lola Campbell, all of Houma; and numerous nieces, nephews and
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Kearney of Redfield; and his mother, Rosalie Pye
Ledet.
He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
November 2, 1999
The Rev. Earl David Parker
The Rev. Earl David Parker, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Sanford, Fla.,
died at 9:39 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m.
Wed
nesday at Dularge Community Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Anniebell Castle Parker; seven sons, Earl Parker Jr. of Lake
Monroe, Fla., Pontius, Erodius and Matthew Parker of Sanford, Steven Rockword, Josiah and
Jonathan Parker, all of Houma; five daughters, Annie Mae, Ptolemy and Debra Parker, all of
Sanford, Orelia and Nikki Parker, both of Houma; two brothers, Gilbert and Thomas Parker, both
of Houma; four sisters, Doris Parker and Rosa Mary Thomas, both of Houma, Julia Parker and Alma
Jean Pittman, both of Houston, Texas; 30 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Viola Newton Parker; one son, Patrick
Aurett Parker; two brothers, Larry and Sylvester Parker Jr.; and two sisters, Teresa Parker and
Leona Jones.
He was a minister and self-employed carpenter, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Glory Bound
Gospel Carolers and a member of the Church of God
of Prophecy in Sanford.
November 2, 1999
Ursula Comeaux Pitre
Ursula Comeaux Pitre, 92, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Houma, died at 4:06 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Ho
me and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church,
with interment in the church mausoleum.
She is survived by two sons, Aswell "Pete" Pitre of Houma, and Urbin "Joe" Pitre Jr. of Bayou
Blue; one daughter, Mrs. Jackie P. (O'Linda) Bonvillain of Houma; 16 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Urbin Pitre Sr.; her second husband, Henry
Fayette; her parents, Augustine and Elizabeth Landry Comeaux; two sons, Leroy A. and Charles J.
Pitre Sr.; four brothers, Leonce, Richard, Arthur and O'Neil Comeaux; and three sisters,
Faustine Rogers, Marie Melancon and Marie Eschete.
She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Funeral arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home.
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November 3, 1999
Daisy Williams LeBlanc
Daisy Williams LeBlanc, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday,
Oct. 29, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Wake services will be
at 8 p.m. Thursday at the
church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Rudolph LeBlanc; two sons, Elroy and Randolph LeBlanc, both of
Houma; two daughters, Carolyn L. Johnson of Houston, Texas, and Betty Jean L. Hubbard of New
Orleans; three brothers, Lloyd and Lawyer Williams Sr., both of Houma, and Paul Williams of Los
Angeles, Calif.; four sisters, Creacy W. Marshall, Elizabeth W. Perio and Dorothy W. Coleman,
all of Houma, and Eva W. Williams of Chicago, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Alice W. Williams; one son, Rudolph "R.J."
LeBlanc Jr.; two brothers, Clarence Sam Williams Sr. and James "Jimmy" Williams Sr.; four
sisters, Gertrude W. Harding, Rosa W. Washington, Eddie Mae and Zenobia Williams.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Deaconess Board and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist
Church.
November 3, 1999
Ada "Mother Lewis" Kemp Lewis
Ada "Mother Lewis" Kemp Lewis, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died
at 5:56 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at The House of the Lord Church in Houma. Wake services will be at 8 p.
m. Thursday at
the church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Union
Benevolent Cemetery.
She is survived by six sons, Lionel Lewis and wife, Kimberely; Eric Lewis and wife, Cynthia;
Larry Lewis and wife, Ernestine; Neal Wayne Lewis and wife, Stephanie; Kenny Lewis and wife,
Bridget; and Alvin Lewis, all of Houma; six daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Yvonne) McCants, Mrs. Paul
(Annette) Fusilier, Gloria Jones, Annie Bell George, Barbara A. Lewis and Angela Marie Lewis,
all of Houma; one brother, William C. Kemp of Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters, Geraldine Scott
and Augustine Lagarde, both of Houma; 54 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lewis Sr.; her parents, Sherman and Annie Scoby
Kemp; one son, David Lewis Jr.; two daughters, Hazel and Patricia Lewis; and three brothers,
Willie, Southern Louis and Sherman Kemp Jr.
She was a homemaker and a member of The House of the Lord Church.
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November 4, 1999
Elwood John "Fonsie" Ber Jr.
Elwood John "Fonsie" Ber Jr., 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Wedn
esday,
Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout
Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 10
a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bernard; his mother, Laura Ledet Ber of Houma; one son,
Thomas Ber and wife, Jamie, of Houma; one daughter, Toni Ann Ber of Pierre Part; two brothers,
Carroll Anthony "Tony" Ber of Houston, Texas, and Henry Isidore Ber of Chackbay; one sister,
Carrie B. Naquin of Houma; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elwood Rudd John Ber; and his grandparents, Henry
Isidore Ber, Carrie Elizabeth Rudd, Antoine Felicia Ledet and Clothilde Dupre.
He was a retired employee of Haliburton after 30 years, a member of the Houma Babe Ruth League
Inc., president of the Houma Civitan Club and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
November 4, 1999
Upton Dick
Upton Dick, 91, a native and resident of Gray, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray. Wake services will
be at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church,
wi
th burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Adams Dick of Bayou Blue; three sons, James and Prince Dick,
both of Los Angeles, Calif., and Louis Dick of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Dorothy Dick Carter of
Bayou Blue; one brother, Clifton Dick of Bayou Blue; eight grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ida Harris Dick; two brothers, Louis and
Phillip Dick; and three sisters, Piccola, Eula and Geneva Dick.
He was a retired bus driver for Lafourche Parish and a member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church.
November 4, 1999
Antoinette Helen Voisin Fanguy
Antoinette Helen Voisin Fanguy, 84, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to
funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today
at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Clayton (Marie) Hebert of Thibodaux, Mrs. Henry (Sally)
Pertuit Sr. and Doris Fanguy, both of Houma, and Mrs. Burnell (Margaret) Landry of Gray; 20
grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, William Anthony Fanguy; her parents, Lawrence and
Ophelia Liner Voisin; one son, William L. Fanguy; one brother, Anthony Voisin; and two sisters,
Lucy Blanchard and Mary Trosclair.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a charter member of T.A.R.C. and a
parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
November 4, 1999
Alvin Joseph Lombes
Alvin Joseph Lombes, 74, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Twin City
Funeral Home in Morgan City. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home,
with burial in Morgan City Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Rink Lombes of Morgan City; one son, Reid Lombes of Houma;
three daughters, Geraldine Aucoin and Stella Daigle, both of Houma, and Tammy Tarver of Wesson,
Miss.; two brothers, Clamey Lombes Jr. of Bayou Vista, and Morris Lombes of Abbeville; four
sisters, Cecilia Lodrigue of Morgan City, Mary Dumont of Houma, Nathille Blakeman of Bayou
Vista, and Anna Mae Evans of Gulfport, Miss.; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; his fat
her; and one great-granddaughter.
November 4, 1999
Clemille Paul "C.P." Maronge
Clemille Paul
"C.P." Maronge, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 2, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph
Cemetery.
He is survived by his companion, Rhea Lirette; one son, Michael Maronge; one daughter, Shopia
Maronge; one brother, Adam Maronge; one sister, Rita Bourgeois; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eves and Harriet Adams Maronge; two brothers, Emile
and Clement Maronge; and one sister, Verna Babin.
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November 5, 1999
Elwood John "Fonsie" Ber Jr.
Elwood John "Fonsie" Ber Jr., 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:12 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout
Funeral Home. Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass will be at 10
a.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with interment in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2
Mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bernard; his mother, Laura Lede
t Ber of Houma; one son,
Thomas Ber and wife, Jamie, of Houma; one daughter, Toni Ann Ber of Pierre Part; two brothers,
Carroll Anthony "Tony" Ber of Houston, Texas, and Henry Isidore Ber of Chackbay; one sister,
Carrie Ber Naquin of Houma; and four grandchildren, Dustin Michael, Bethany Nicole and
Catherine Elizabeth Ber and Jessica Marie LeBlanc.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elwood Rudd John Ber; and his grandparents, Henry
Isidore Ber, Carrie Elizabeth Rudd, Antoine Felicia Ledet and Clothilde Dupre.
He was a retired employee of Haliburton after 30 years, the current president of the Houma
Civitan Club, the current president of the Houma Babe Ruth League Inc. and a parishioner of St.
Bernadette Catholic Church.
Arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home.
November 5, 1999
Vivian Knobloch Boudreaux
Vivian Knobloch Boudreaux, 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:58 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Boudreaux; her parents, Charles and Lucia
Bourgeois Knobloch; five brothers, Sydney, Abner, Ernest, Roland and Robert Knobloch; and four
sisters, Mae and Annie Knobloch, Adeli
ne K. Surridge and Euncie K. Parsons.
She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
November 5, 1999
Lillie D. Chighizola
Lillie D. Chighizola, 96, a native of Buras and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic
Church in Grand Isle. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Ethel Chighizola and Hazel Quebodeaux; one sister, Louise
Alegro; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Chighizola; two sons, Louis and Elliot
Chighizola; one daughter, Augusta Readnour; three brothers, Arthur, Louis and Clement DeMolle;
and one grandchild, not named.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church.
November 5, 1999
Celestine "Red" Guidroz
Celestine "Red" Guidroz, 52, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake
services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland.
She is survived
by her mother, Pearl Adams of Raceland; two sons, Bryan and Charles Guidroz,
both of Raceland; one daughter, Charlotte Barrow of Raceland; four stepchildren, Willie and
Keith Scoby and Valencia Williams, all of Houma, and Lewis Wooldridge Jr. of Raceland; two
brothers, Philip Adams of Baton Rouge, and Tyrone Lacy of Thibodaux; five sisters, Deloris
Bibbs and Lois Adams, both of Larose, Linda and Carolyn Adams, both of Thibodaux, and Joyce
Strickland of Arlington, Texas; and 28 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Philip Adams Sr.; her maternal grandparents, Josephine
Parker and Willie Caldwell; and her fraternal grandparents, Celestine and Cylard Adams.
She was a member of the Usher Board and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
November 5, 1999
Ira D. "Ta-Yee" Hartman
Ira D. "Ta-Yee" Hartman, 76, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St.
Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
interment in Resurrection Mausoleum in Mathews.
She is survived by one son, Walter J. Hartman and wife, Bella; and one grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clancis "Pion" Hartman; her parents, Joseph Leon and
Lillian Pertuit Dufrene;
five brothers, Leon, Fred, Ivan, Norman and Armond Dufrene; and two
sisters, Lottie Foret and Pearly Rivet.
She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
November 5, 1999
Louis Queen Jr
Louis Queen Jr., 88, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Wake
services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Effie Woods Queen of Thibodaux; nine children, Alvin, Ernest and
Oliver Queen, Eva Shanklin and Effie Price, all of Thibodaux, Betty Antoine of Lawton, Okla.,
Louis Joseph of Austin, Texas, Leonard Queen of Delarecy, Del., and Gwendolyn Queen of
Metairie; 37 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Queen Sr. and Dummer Teal Goods; and two
sisters, Onedia Johnson and Nancy Dyer.
He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
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November 6, 1999
George Nichols
George Nichols, 90, a native of Houma and resident of Chicago, Ill., died Wednesday, Oct. 27,
1999.
Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 5, 1999 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago,
with burial in Burr Oak Cemetery in Chicago.
He is survived by his wife, Marion Nichols; one daughter, Bobbie Nichols; and five
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bertha McKinley Nichols; five brothers,
Theodore, Edward, Freddie and Arthur McKinley Sr., and Alvin Nichols.; and two sisters, Rebecca
Nichols and Zilda McKinley Rochilds.
He was a former employee of the Fifth Ward Bureau of Sanitation in Chicago, a member of the
Usher Board, a member of the Blossom Brown Club, vice president of the Senior Citizens Club, a
member of the Louisiana Club and a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
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November 7, 1999
Joseph Catanese
Joseph Catanese, 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to midnight today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at
Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in
St. Francis de
Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Landry Catanese; one son, Sammy Catanese and companion,
Frances Vice; one brother, Anthony Catanese; one grandchild, Robert J. Catanese; and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvadore Catanese Sr. and Jacamina Grasso Catanese;
and one brother, Salvatore Catanese Jr.
He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a member of St. Joseph Italian
Society.
November 7, 1999
Louis Pierre Crosby
Louis Pierre Crosby, 66, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6,
1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two brothers, Ernest and Lorris Crosby; and one sister, Rosie Dufrene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aramise and Eliza Plaisance Crosby.
November 7, 1999
Henry Joseph LeBlanc
Henry Joseph LeBlanc, 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in
Napoleonville. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at t
he church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Talbot LeBlanc; two sisters, Elmire Dizney and Cecile
LeBlanc; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Elmire Lefaye LeBlanc Sr.; and two brothers,
Sam Jr. and Richard LeBlanc.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church building fund.
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November 8, 1999
Murvin Joseph Bergeron
Murvin Joseph Bergeron, 88, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:10
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in
Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
in Thibodaux.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Berniard Bergeron; two daughters, Carole Ann Dansereau and
Dianne Clement; one brother, Lindsey Bergeron; three sisters, Marlene Cabellero, Hazel Duet and
Myrtle Capone; one stepsister, Rita LeBlanc Warehime; seven grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchild
ren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Bella LeBlanc Bergeron; and one sister,
Gladys Graffeo.
November 8, 1999
Nolia Chatagnier Buquet
Nolia Chatagnier Buquet, 93, a native of upper Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at
11:07 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be
Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Buquet; her parents, Joseph and Anaise Clement
Chatagnier; one brother, Nolan Joseph Chatagnier; and one sister, Mary Chatagnier Lirette.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
November 8, 1999
Annie Culotta
Annie Culotta, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will
be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two brothers, John and Joe Culotta; and one sister, Grace Culotta.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Rosaria Greco Culotta.
She was a retired employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board.
November 8, 1999
Edward "Nick" Danos
Edward "Nick" Danos, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7,
1999.
Visitation will be from 9 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, Ethel Savoie Danos; one son, Kent Danos; two daughters, Cynthia
Cassard and Tammy Richard; one brother, Nickless Danos Jr.; five sisters, Bella Theriot, Janet
Collins, Melba Donahue, Pearl Lefort and Jane Arceneaux; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eliza Savoie and Nickless Danos Sr.; one daughter,
Janelle Sisson; and one sister, Emelda Allen.
He was a member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
November 8, 1999
Nolan J. "T-Nol" Lasseigne Jr.
Nolan J. "T-Nol" Lasseigne Jr., 38, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Galliano. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Celeste Marie Parr Lasseigne; his parents, Octavia Rousse and Nolan
Lasseigne Sr.; one son, Robie Lasseigne; one daughter, Lacey Lasseigne; one brother, Ira
Lasseigne; and f
our sisters, Charlene Danos, Charlotte Guidry, Robin Rogers and Penny Comeaux.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arsen Lasseigne Sr., and Mr. and
Mrs. Webb Rousse.
He was an employee of Chevron.
November 8, 1999
Alice Picou Usie
Alice Picou Usie, 90, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:54 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7,
1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in
Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in St.
Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Lerves Usie and wife, Jeanette, of Bourg; two daughters, Mrs.
Randolph (Merline) Prosperie of Montegut, and Mrs. Oran (Janet) Thibodaux of Pointe-aux-Chenes;
one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elias (Genie) Usie of Bourg; one brother, Frank Picou of Chauvin; one
sister, Mrs. Ray (Loretta) Champagne of Chauvin; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Clarence (Gladys)
Picou of Chauvin; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Joseph Usie; her parents, Franklin and Meliza
Henry Picou; one son, Elias "E.J." Usie; one brother, Clarence Picou; and two sisters, Stella
Picou and Mrs. Leo (Louise) Lapeyrouse.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters, a member of the Ladies Altar Society,
a member of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic
Church.
Arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
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November 9, 1999
Peter A. Bella
Peter A. Bella, 53, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:46 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 8, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Lucky and Vergis Bella; one son, Brandon Bella; two daughters,
Marchelli Bella and Kimberly Bella Wells; two brothers, Tony and Craig Bella; and two sisters,
Charlotte Bella and Darline Bella Lapeyrouse.
He was preceded in death by his companion, Betty Knight Pippen.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
November 9, 1999
Melvin "Poochie" Bourgeois
Melvin "Poochie" Bourgeois, 61, a native of Marrero and resident of Chackbay, died at 9:30 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 8, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Ou
r
Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes Adams Bourgeois; three sons, Jason, Jeffery and David
Bourgeois; one daughter
, Denise Percle; one sister, Evelyn Creppel; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Agnes Boudreaux Bourgeois; three brothers,
Harold, Elwin and Donald Bourgeois; and one sister, Brenda Rofolla.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
November 9, 1999
Gundlyn "Lynn" B. Bruce
Gundlyn "Lynn" B. Bruce, 73, a native of Pointe-a-la-Hache and resident of Golden Meadow, died
at 5:52 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Wednesday until funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in
Galliano. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Meadow United Methodist
Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
She is survived by her husband, Joachim E. Bruce; one son, Curtis Bruce of Golden Meadow; one
daughter, Corrine Leonard of Cut Off; three sisters, Lucy Bouzigard, Violet Ledet and JoAnn
LeBouef; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Olympio and Violet Boudreaux Bouffanie; three
brothers, Clebert, George and Norman Bouffanie; and one granddaughte
r, not named.
She was a member of the Eastern Star Lafourche Chapter No. 251 and a member of Golden Meadow
United Methodist Church.
November 9, 1999
Lucille Talbot Foley
Lucille Talbot Foley, 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:50 a.m. Monday,
Nov. 8, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 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 Christ
Episcopal Church Cemetery in Napoleonville.
She is survived by one son, Willard "Pat" Foley III; two daughters, Anne Menuet and Peggy
Lasseigne; two brothers, Aubert "Bert" and George Talbot; three sisters, Betty Berniard,
Catherine Maloney and Jane Marks; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Jones Foley Jr.; her parents, Elizabeth Dugas
and Aubert Leon Talbot Sr.; one brother, Thomas Talbot; and one sister, Josephine Carmouche.
November 9, 1999
Betty Ann Knight Pippen
Betty Ann Knight Pippen, 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in
Rogers Cemetery
in Houma.
She is survived by her mother, Emelda Martin Knight; two sons, Richard Daniel and Robert David
Pippen Jr.; one daughter, Erica Pippen Billiot; three brothers, Alan J. Knight Sr., Alton P.
Knight Sr. and Robert J. Knight Jr.; two sisters, Linda K. Theriot and Nettie K. Lamartina; and
two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her companion, Peter A. Bella; her father, Robert Joseph Knight
Sr.; and one sister, Wanda Knight Hiefnar.
She was the store manager for A-1 Appliances in Houma.
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November 10, 1999
Dessie Gaidry
Dessie Bordelon Gaidry, 88, a native of Marksville and resident of Houma, died at 8:46 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.
2.
She is survived by one son, J.M. "Tuga" Gaidry; one sister, Mrs. Leland Bordelon Anseman; and
two granddaughters, Tammy G. Whately and Lisa K. Gaidry.
She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Little Sisters of t
he Poor.
Arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
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November 12, 1999
Clarence "Pa" Aubert
Clarence "Pa" Aubert, 70, a native of Houma and resident of Chicago, Ill., died at 8:35 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999.
Services were Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at Rose of Light Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago with
interment in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Ill.
He is survived by eight children, Kermit, Merlene, Glen, Clarence Jr., Katherine, Leontine,
Roland and Bryant; two brothers, Hayward Sr. and James, both of Chicago; one sister, Rosadell
Fleming of New Orleans; 35 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Noon Bolden; his parents, John and Leola Aubert.
He attended Houma Color School, served in the U.S. Air Force military police and was a retired
longshoreman.
He was a Masonic worthy brother of Lodge No. 239 and was a member of Rose of Light Missionary
Baptist Church.
November 12, 1999
Edward Charles Bolden
Edward Charles Bolden, 44, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Nov.
7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in the Young
Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland.
He is survived by his stepfather, Hewitt Lee Sr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Lakyna Bolden of
Thibodaux; four brothers, Ray Lee Sr. and Hewitt Lee Jr., both of Baton Rouge, Preston Bolden
of Vacherie, and Darryl Lee of Morgan City; five sisters, Paula, Lori, Michelle and Sharon Lee,
all of Thibodaux, and Debra Bolden of Thibodaux; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Mae Bolden Lee; one daughter, Dawn Jones; and one
nephew, Jo-Van Lee.
He was a cement finisher and a U.S. Army National Guard veteran.
November 12, 1999
Franklin Piere Levron Sr.
Franklin Piere Levron Sr., 81, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 4:32 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with
interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Verna Boudreaux Levron of Houma; four sons, Dean, Alex and Victor
Levron Sr., all of Bayou Blue, and Eugene Levron of Houma; four sisters, Betty Fremin of
Amelia, Vera Deharte of Bayou Blue, Rit
a Robinson of Schriever, and Tina Griffin of Chauvin;
three brothers, Godfrey, Norris and Berwick Levron Sr., all of Bayou Blue; one sister, Frances
Malbrough of Bayou Dularge; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Franklina Porche Levron; one son, Franklin
Levron Jr.; and one brother, Daniel Levron Sr.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.
November 12, 1999
Tammy Lin Naccio
Tammy Lin Naccio, 35, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose.
She is survived by her parents, Norman and Josephine Parfait Naccio; two sons, Derek and Jason
Naccio; three daughters, KC, Samanthia and Kimberly Naccio; five brothers, Ricky, Rodney, Chad,
Andrew and Norman Naccio Jr.; and six sisters, Gayle Daigle, Cheryl Burgett, Norma Jean Ramey,
Barbara Naccio, Rene Garcia and Debbie Morota.
November 12, 1999
Celeste Toups Turner
Celeste Toups Turner, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11,
1999.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to
funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at
the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Yvonne Donnes Toups; two sons, Andy James and Kahlil Turner; and
three brothers, John, Matt and Mark Toups.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred C. Toups; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
John P. Donnes, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Toups.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any mental health organization.
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November 13, 1999
Richard Louis LeBlanc
Richard Louis LeBlanc, 73, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:46 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12,
1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church in Larose. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Iona Theriot LeBlanc; four sons, David, Garon, Rickey and Ronnie
LeBlanc; three daughters, Nancy Leonard, Susan Chiasson and Lisa Colletti; two half-brothers,
Roland and Benny LeBlanc Jr.; three stepbrothers, Louis, Earl and Douglas Guidry; three
sisters, Mildred Usey, Melva Folse and Mary Ann Allemand; two half-sisters, Mable LeBlanc and
Diana Moorma
n; one stepsister, Janet LeBlanc; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny LeBlanc Sr. and Elva Theriot; his stepmother,
Lea LeBlanc; one son, Glenn LeBlanc; three brothers, Raymond, Roy and Robert LeBlanc; and one
stepbrother, Albert Guidry.
He was a tow boat captain, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a parishioner of Our Lady of the
Rosary Catholic Church.
November 13, 1999
Franklin Piere Levron Sr.
Franklin Piere Levron Sr., 81, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 4:32 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Louis Catholic Church in
Bayou Blue. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with interment in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Verna Boudreaux Levron of Houma; four sons, Dean, Alex and Victor
Levron Sr., all of Bayou Blue, and Eugene Levron of Houma; four daughters, Betty Fremin of
Amelia, Vera Deharte of Bayou Blue, Rita Robinson of Schriever, and Tina Griffin of Chauvin;
three brothers, Godfrey, Norris and Berwick Levron Sr., all of Bayou Blue; one sister, Frances
Malbrough of Bayou Dularge; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Franklina Porche Levron; one son, Franklin
Levron Jr.; and o
ne brother, Daniel Levron Sr.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.
Arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
November 13, 1999
Ruby Belanger Thibodaux
Ruby Belanger Thibodaux, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Morgan City, died at
7:14 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was
scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Magnolia Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Whitney E. Thibodaux of Morgan City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Augustave and Celestine Edice Crochet
Belanger; six brothers, Ronald, Harold, Lowrey, Malvin, William and Myron Belanger; and one
sister, Ester Clara Belanger.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City.
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November 14, 1999
Dollie Trosclair Boudreaux
Dollie Trosclair Boudreaux, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at
10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until
funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Catholic Daughter's Service will be today
at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Joseph Boudreaux; her parents, Adam and Lucy
Pierron Trosclair; and several brothers, not named.
She was owner of Bims and the Religious House and a greeter at Wal-Mart. She was a parishioner
of St. Gregory Catholic Church, a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Daughters and a past member
of Ladies Carnival Club.
November 14, 1999
Bessie Smith Boyd
Bessie Smith Boyd, 61, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time today at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland. A
religious service will at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Richmond Boyd Sr. of Raceland; her mother, Octavia Smith of
Raceland; three sons, the Rev. Richmond Boyd Jr., Marvin Boyd Sr. and Curtis Boyd all of
Raceland; two brothers, Sidney and Melvin Smith both of Raceland; two sisters, Vivian Hills and
Willie Mae Triggs both of Raceland; 13 grandchildren and th
ree great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. James Smith; three brothers, Calvin, Herman
and Edward Smith; and one sister, Doretha Farlow.
She was a homemaker, a Baptist and member of the choir of Bell Baptist Church.
November 14, 1999
Charles "Doonie" Burns Jr.
Charles "Doonie" Burns Jr., 51, a native of Houma and resident of Inglewood, Calif., died at
11 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 at Houma Christian Center in Houma.
He is survived by five daughters, Kathalene "K.K.," Samaria, Latrice "Tricey," Jyni "Nookie"
and Rosa Burns all of Houma; two brothers, James Burns and Jimmy Burns of Houma; two sisters,
Deloris "Lo-Tee" Harris of New Orleans and Ruth Ann Mickey of Houma; and 16 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Lewis and Charles Burns; and one sister,
Lillian Harris.
November 14, 1999
Jon Dane Cook
Jon Dane Cook, 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:57 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999.
Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in
Garden of Memories Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Charles Cook of Houma and Dawn Gail Lawson Cook of Baton Rouge;
one son, Zachery Dane Cook of Gonzales; one stepbrother, Alex Cook of Redmond,
Wash.; one
sister, Charla Gail Miller of Gaithers Burg, Md.; one stepsister, Anne Cook of Dover, N.H.; and
his grandmother, Gladys Marie Donnaud Brown of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas B. Lawson and Mr. and Mrs. Marion L. and
LaRoyce McCary Cook.
He was department manager of Wal-Mart, and a parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma.
In lieu of flowers memorials donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Houma.
November 14, 1999
Wilson Naquin Jr.
Wilson Naquin Jr., 51, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral
time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Rachel Peterson of Laport, Colo.; three brothers, Glenn Naquin
Sr., Fred Naquin of Houma and Daniel Naquin of Bourg; three sisters, Connie Thibodaux of
Napoleonville, Bernadette Bernard of Ville Platte and Claudette Kelleher of Houma; two
grandchildren; and one step-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Claudia Naquin; and his grandparents, Edgar
and Constance Naquin and Wilfred and Nora LeCompte.
He was a Catholic.
November 14, 1999
Lillian C. Pierce
Lilli
an C. Pierce, 80, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday,
Nov. 12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Elaine Koning; one brother, Norman Plaisance; one sister,
Gladys Bouvier; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Pierce; her parents, Maurice Plaisance and
Marie Compeaux Plaisance; and four brothers, Lawr
ence, Ernest, Nolan and Norris Plaisance.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a member of Sacred Heart Ladies Altar
Society and Catholic Daughters of America.
November 14, 1999
Inez Brunet Saucier
Inez Brunet Saucier, 88, a native of Theriot and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 4 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999.
She was buried in Denham Springs Memorial Park in Denham Springs.
She is survived by two sons, Randolph J. Saucier and Arnold P. Saucier; two daughters,
Catherine Saucier Norris and Elaine Saucier LeBeouf; one sister, Sister Boniface Bertha Brunet,
OSB; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Finley Saucier; her parents, Lucien and Bertha
Duplanti
s Brunet; six brothers, Sylvest, Arthur, Edward, Lucius, Norman "Pat," and Columbus
Brunet; and two sisters, Eleanor Brunet Callahan and Olymph Brunet Theriot.
She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a member of Nimble Fingers
Quilting Group.
November 14, 1999
Hattie Foolks Werling
Hattie Foolks Werling, 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:20
a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.
Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in Magnolia
Cemetery.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Henry P. (Dorothy) Matherne of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward H. Werling; her parents, John E. and Alberta
S. Miller Foolks; and one brother, Edmond J. Foolks.
She was a registered nurse at Touro Hospital in New Orleans and a parishioner of St. Matthew's
Episcopal Church.
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November 15, 1999
Roma Catherine Bourgeois Begue
Roma Catherine Bourgeois Begue, 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:35
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery
No. 2.
She is survived by her husband, Lionel Begue of Houma; one son, Charles Begue and wife, Jan, of
Houma; one brother, Clifton Bourgeois Sr. of Thibodaux; two sisters, Loretta Stagg of
Opelousas, and Marian Charitat of Thibodaux; five grandchildren, Renee, Brendon and Claire
Begue, Laurie Burson and Catherine Hebert, all of Houma; and two great-grandchildren, Carl and
Taylor Pellegrin, both of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Zenon and Henriette Leonard Bourgeois; one brother,
Thierry Bourgeois; and one grandchild, Michael Hebert.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity.
Funeral arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
November 15, 1999
Antoinette Bridget Ricoud Bergeron
Antoinette Bridget Richoud Bergeron, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by a number of nieces and n
ephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent P. Bergeron; her parents, Armond and Annette
Olivier Richoud; two infant children, not named; two brothers, Percy A. and Eddie L. Richoud
Sr.; one stepbrother, Ernest Blanchard; and one sister, Myrtle Richoud Moore.
She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
November 15, 1999
Geraldine Rose Plumb Gaddis
Geraldine Rose Plumb Gaddis, 70, a native of Worland, Wyo., and resident of Houma, died at
10:52 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church, with interment in Grace Memorial Christian
Gardens Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Gene P. Gaddis of Houma; two brothers, Don Plumb of Auburn,
Wash., and Ron Plumb of Douglas, Wyo.; and one sister, Gladys Hines of Tuscon, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Martha Lebsock Plumb.
She was a retired membership secretary for the Y.M.C.A., a past queen of the Krewe of Flames in
1987 and a member of Grace Lutheran Church
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ovember 16, 1999
Delila Ann Ahlf
Delila Ann Ahlf, 87, a native of Walnut Shade, Mo., and resident of Springfield, Mo., died at
11:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999.
Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Central Assembly of God Church in
Springfield, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, the Rev. L. Glen Ahlf of Springfield; one son, John
Ahlf and wife, Loretta, of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Rein (Carolyn) Krohn of Iola, Kan., and
Mrs. Larry (Janet) Armbrust of Port Charlotte, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Z.L. and Veda Boyd Howard; and one brother, Loren E.
Howard.
She was ordained Assemblies of God minister, and she was an evangelist and home missionary in
Kentucky. She served as a pastoral minister. She was the editor of Slant religious publication,
a writer and contributing editor for Pentecostal Evangel and was the founding editor of Women's
Touch magazine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ahlf Scholarship Fund at Evangel
University, 1111 North Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802.
November 16, 1999
Roma Catherine Bourgeois Begue
Roma Catherine Bourgeois Begue, 82, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:35
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.
Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by her husband, Lionel Begue of Houma; two sons, Charles Begue and wife, Jan,
and Paul Begue and wife, Cathy, all of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Ann) Hebert of Houma;
one brother, Clifton Bourgeois Sr. of Thibodaux; two sisters, Loretta Stagg of Opelousas, and
Marian Charitat of Thibodaux; five grandchildren, Renee, Brendon and Claire Begue, Laurie
Burson and Catherine Hebert, all of Houma; and two great-grandchildren, Carl and Taylor
Pellegrin, both of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Zenon and Henriette Leonard Bourgeois; one brother,
Thierry Bourgeois; and one grandchild, Michael Hebert.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity.
Funeral arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
November 16, 1999
Nolan P. Cedotal
Nolan P. Cedotal, 70, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:52 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial
in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae "Toonie" Clement Cedotal; two sons, Kerry and Glenn
Cedotal; three daughters, Pam Fields, Arlene Kliebert and Stacey LeBlanc; two brothers, Alton
Cedotal and Calvin Blanchard; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adeole Cedotal and Annette Hebert Cedotal Blanchard;
and one sister, Roberta Landry.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the West Thibodaux Fire Company and a
parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church.
November 16, 1999
Emile Joseph Gros Sr.
Emile Joseph Gros Sr., 67, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:02 a.m. Monday, Nov.
15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today and from 8 a.m.
to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Davis Gros; three sons, Lawrence, Dalton and Emile Gros Jr.;
one daughter, Mary Plaisance; two brothers, Herbert and Roy Gros; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Leah Bergeron Gros; and one sister,
Earline Richoux.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the American Legion, a board member of the Lafourche
Parish R
ecreation Department, a member of the Life Underwriters Association and a parishioner
of Holy Savior Catholic Church.
November 16, 1999
Joseph E. "Joe" Rodenkirch
Joseph E. "Joe" Rodenkirch, 70, a native of El Dorado, Kan., and resident of Gray, died at
11:05 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at
Samart Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Connor Rodenkirch of Gray; one son, Thomas Rodenkirch of
San Diego, Texas; one daughter, JoLynn Cheramie of Wellington, New Zealand; one brother, John
Rodenkirch of Ocean Springs, Miss.; four sisters, Rita Londers and Margaret Broussard, both of
Beaumont, Texas, Josephine Elliot of Lebonon, Pa., and Barbara Smith of Houston, Texas; nine
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph H. and Eva Mae Krutzsinger Rodenkirch; one son,
Larry Rodenkirch; and two sisters, Eda Richardson and Loretta Philmon.
He was a fisherman and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
November 16, 1999
Peter Paul Verret Sr.
Peter Paul Verret Sr., 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:15 a.m. Monday, Nov.
15, 1999.
Visitat
ion was scheduled from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic
Church in Raceland. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Justin "Jake" Verret; one brother, Norman Verret; one sister, Irene
Robichaux; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Bouzigard Verret; his parents, Frank and Ada Mayet
Verret; one son, Peter Paul Verret Jr.; four brothers, Norris, Menson, Oscar and Freddie
Verret; one grandchild, not named; and two great-grandchildren, not named.
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November 17, 1999
Hubert Joseph "Buck" Babin Jr.
Hubert Joseph "Buck" Babin Jr., 59, a native of Houma and resident of Cleveland, Texas, died at
2:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, with
burial in Cleveland.
He is survived by his wife, Elouise Babin of Cleveland, his children, Roger Patrick and wife,
Joyce, David and Randal Hash, both of Houma, Sharon Mercer, Mrs. Jerry (Sheila) Creel and
Carolyn Lacey; two brothers, John J. and Glenn C. Babin S
r., both of Houma; one sister, Beverly
Babin DeRouen of Houma; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Genevieve Adams Babin Sr.; and one son,
Perry Babin.
November 17, 1999
Johndes Jones
Johndes Jones, 2, a native and resident of Dorseyville, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled for 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home
in Napoleonville. Funeral services were scheduled for 3 p.m. today, with burial in St. Charles
Baptist Church Cemetery in Paincourtville.
He is survived by his parents, Tabatha and John Wilson Jr.; two brothers, Gerrard and John
Wilson; two sisters, Johneka and Melanie Wilson; his maternal grandparents, Norman and Mary
Jones of Dorseyville; his paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Betty and Elbert Williams
of Houma; his paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, John and Barbara Wilson Sr. of Houma;
and many other relatives.
November 17, 1999
Scott David Prejean Jr.
Scott David Prejean Jr., three months, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died at
3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Landry's Funeral Home. Funeral
services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de
Sa
les Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his parents, Scott and Tiffany Carlos Prejean; his grandparents, David and
Nettie LeCompte Prejean, and Christopher and Cynthia Cenac Carlos; and one sister, Lisa Marie
Prejean.
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November 18, 1999
Glenn Curtis Candies
Glenn Curtis Candies, 53, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Des
Allemands Mennonite Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church.
He is survived by one brother, Tommy Candies; and two sisters, Jacqueline Loupe and Sherry C.
Heurtin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Beulah Frickey Candies.
He was a member of Des Allemands Mennonite Church.
November 18, 1999
Dorena Bernadette LeBeouf Foret
Dorena Bernadette LeBeouf Foret, 74, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 2:05
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with intermen
t in
St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Roger Foret of Bourg, Ronnie Foret of Chauvin, Tommy Foret of
Paduka, Ky., and Michael Foret of Houma; two daughters, Peggy Foret of Lafayette, and Maxine
Foret of Houma; three brothers, Thomas, Anthony and Buvens LeBeouf, all of Chauvin; two
sisters, Mrs. Whitney (Elda) Dupre and Mrs. Hayes (Della) Authement, both of Chauvin; 19
grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy McNora Foret; her parents, Raymond and Lucile
Lapeyrouse LeBeouf; one son, Percy Adam Foret; three brothers, Usie, Raymond and Zinis LeBeouf;
three sisters, Mazie and Delta LeBeouf, and Stella Domangue; one grandson, not named; and one
great-grandson, not named.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
November 18, 1999
Thomas John Guidry
Thomas John Guidry, 55, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died Thursday, Aug.
31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity
Cemetery in Raceland.
He is survived by his parents, Jerome W. and Isabelle Robichaux Guidry; one brother, Jerome
Guidry Jr.;
two sisters, Marilyn Guidry Ritchie and Mary Beth Guidry Riffle; three nephews,
Timothy Ritchie, Hunter Guidry and Scott Riffle; three nieces, Kelly Ritchie, Dawn Hodges and
Ashley Guidry; and three great-nephews, Brennan, Kramer and Arden Ritchie.
He was preceded in death by two nephews, David Ritchie and Shane Guidry; and one niece,
Catherine Ritchie Faucheux.
Arrangements by Samart Funeral Home in Raceland.
November 18, 1999
John "Big John" Hart Sr.
John "Big John" Hart Sr., 61, a native of Pickens, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 2:20
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the church, with burial in Celestin Cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Nathaniel and Larry Hart, both of Houma, and John Hart Jr. of
Patterson; fo
ur daughters, Carolyn Jackson and Josephine Mott, both of Houma, Joyce Hart of
Havelock, N.C., and Bonnie Singleton of Foley, Ala.; one brother, Freddie L. Hart of Houma; one
sister, Ida M. Vaughan of Ecorse, Miss.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dearnest Odessa "T-Mom" Hart; his parents, Johnny and
Rosie Lee Sparkman Hart; one daughter, Lorraine Hart; and
one brother, Willie Hart Sr.
He was a truck driver and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
November 18, 1999
Mary LeCompte Leathers
Mary LeCompte Leathers, 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Altamonte Springs, Fla., died
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999.
A memorial service was Sunday at Community United Methodist Church in Casselberry, Fla.
She is survived by her husband, Gene W. Leathers of Altamonte Springs; two sons, Gary M. Watson
of Longwood, Fla., and David B. Watson of Casselberry; one daughter, Carroll A. Ragland of
Oroville, Calif.; one stepson, Larry G. Leathers of San Antonio, Texas; three brothers, Lloyd
and Alvin LeCompte, both of Chauvin, and Delvin LeCompte of Houma; two sisters, Della Marie of
Chauvin, and Ouida Babin of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gracien and Amelia LeBouef LeCompte; and one brother,
Huey LeCompte.
She was a training supervisor at the Florida Telephone Company and a member of Community United
Methodist Church.
November 18, 1999
Earl A. Trull
Earl A. Trull, 67, a native of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of Luling, died at 6:55 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Luling Methodist Church. Funeral services will be
at 7:30 p.m. today at the church, with buri
al in Old Parker's Chapel Cemetery in El Dorado.
He is survived by one son Patrick Trull; one daughter, Krista Trull; two sisters, Ester Trull
and Hester Hall; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lavada Vines Trull.
He was a member of Luling Methodist Church.
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November 19, 1999
Irene Mire Babin
Irene Mire Babin, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph
Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She is survived by one son, Leo A. Babin Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. James (Audrey) Daigle; 12
grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Albert Babin Sr.; her parents, Luke and Edna
Benoit Mire; one son, Melvin J. Babin; one brother, Wilton Mire Sr.; and one sister, Rose Mire
Braud.
November 19, 1999
Hilda Loupe Gros
Hilda Loupe Gros, 68, a native of Morgan City and resident of Paradis, died at 6:23 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999.
Visitation was sche
duled from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in
Raceland. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in
Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.
She is survived by one son, Robert Gros; one daughter, Susan Gros; three sisters, Joyce
Fonseca, Jane Gros and Dolly Madere; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Gros; her parents, Fortunia and Elda Chaisson
Gros; one son, Russell Gros; and one brother, Pete Loupe.
November 19, 1999
John Alton "Pops" Harrison
John Alton "Pops" Harrison, 61, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, John K. Harrison of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Lionel (Kimberly)
Lewis Sr. and Bridgette Harrison, both of Houma, and Samantha McCloskey of Houston, Texas;
three brothers, Carlton Harrison Jr. of Texas, Joseph E. Harrison of Thibodaux, and Joseph C.
Harrison of Houston; three sisters, Dixie Rose Wilson, Marjorie Faye Johnson and Anna Bell
Harrison, all of Houston; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Vallain and Ca
rlton Harrison Sr.; and three
sisters, Jessie M. Summerville, Betty Harris and Mary Robinson.
November 19, 1999
Elizabeth Sunier Moser
Elizabeth Sunier Moser, 83, a native of Berne, Ind., and resident of Des Allemands, died at
11:11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to funeral time Monday at Bible Center Church in Luling.
Funeral services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Armstrong and Tanya McMillan; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Moser; her parents, Edward and Elma Ashbaucher
Sunier; one brother, James Goodin; and one sister, Mary Jane Speicher.
November 19, 1999
Yvette Nash Patrick
Yvette Nash Patrick, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 12:18
a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her companion, Joseph Thomas; three sons, Sidney Patrick Jr. of Gibson,
Frederick Patrick of Houma, and Henry Patrick of Gray; two daughters, Rose P. Jack of Morgan
City, and Michelin Schaefer of Marrero; four brothers, James and Robert Johnson, and Thomas
Nash, all of Gibson, and Henry
Nash of Marrero; two sisters, Dolly Short and Ella Mae
Etheridge, both of Gibson; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Patrick Sr.; her parents, Henry Nash and Agnes
Sims Nash Johnson; her stepfather, Shelby Johnson Sr.; one brother, Shelby Johnson Jr.; one
stepbrother, Shelby Johnson III; and two sisters, Margie Nash Givens and Elnora Nash Diggs
Cambor.
She was a homemaker and a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
November 19, 1999
William Nugent Strickland
William Nugent Strickland, 71, a native of Rochelle and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in
Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bright Strickland; his mother, Stella Pearl Nugent
Strickland; three sons, Bill "Bubba", Richard and Steve Strickland; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Burnham Strickland; and one son, Bernie
Strickland.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran.
November 19, 1999
Jeanette Molaison Tabor
Jeanette Molaison Tabor, 81, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, N
ov.
19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. today to funeral time Saturday at her residence at 1158 Choctaw
Road in Choctaw. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial
in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Hudson Tabor; four sons, Larry, Ernest, Ray and Percy Tabor;
three daughters, Melba Tabor, Betty Cortez and Emelda Rink; one brother, Walter Molaison; two
sisters, Anette Thibodaux and Henrietta Ordoyne; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Erenest and Emily Navarre Molaison; two brothers, not
named; three sisters, not named; and one grandson, Jacob Tabor.
November 19, 1999
Conelia Pellegrin Waguespack
Conelia Pellegrin Waguespack, 99, a native of Chauvin and resident of Napoleonville, died
Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in
Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by three stepsons, Lloyd, A. Ray and Gaston Waguspack Jr.;
one stepdaughter,
Mrs. Earl (Marie) Williams; 27 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaston Waguespack Sr.; her parents, Lovincy and
Clothile LaBruyere P
ellegrin; four stepsons, Minor, Vernon, Daniel and Lawrence "Bill"
Waguespack; three brothers, not named; five sisters, not named; and two step-grandchildren, not
named.
She was a member of the Catholic Daughters for more than 51 years, a member of the Ladies Altar
Society, a member of the Order of Mary and a parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church.
November 19, 1999
Shirley Chiasson Woodward
Shirley Chiasson Woodward, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Richard J. and Joseph E. Martinez; two daughters, Mary-Lynn
Dufrene and Ann M. Naquin; three brothers, Lois, Award and Jerry Chiasson; one sister, Evelyn
Chiasson Duet; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason A. Woodward; her parents, Noah B. and Amy
Bergeron Chiasson; three brothers, Ray, C.J. and Charles Chiasson; and one sister, Mary
Chiasson.
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November 21, 1999
Danny J. Cadiere
Sr.
Danny J. Cadiere Sr., 53, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:16 a.m. Saturday, Nov.
20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart
Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Gautreaux Cadiere; two sons, Danny Jr. and Dale Cadiere; two
daughters, Deana Adams and Dawn Cadiere; three brothers, Donald "Do-Do," Jerry and Amos
Cadiere; one sister, Bernadette Foret; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Ethel Belanger Cadiere; and one god-child,
Sheila Cadiere.
He was retired from Halliburton and employed by Chet Morrison.
November 21, 1999
Cleveland Gathen Jr.
Cleveland Gathen Jr., 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday,
Nov. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today and from 5 to 8 p.m. today at St. Luke Baptist Church
in Dularge. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Funeral services will
be at 8 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his companion, Mary Coleman; his mother, Eva Brown Gaither; four sons,
Cleveland Gathen III, Tyronne Gathen Sr., Jackie Gathen and Terrance Gathen, all of Houma; one
stepdaughter, Gloria W. Washington of Thibodaux; two sisters, Leotha G. Jones and Rosa Lee
Charles, both of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elouise White Gathen; his father, Cleveland C. Gaither
Sr.; one daughter, Mary Bell Gaither; and three brothers, Samuel Gaither Sr., Augustus Gaither
and Willie Gaither.
He was a retired technician for Dresser Atlas and a retired deputy for Terrebonne Parish
Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the deacon board and trustee board and a member of the
Terrebonne Parish Parks and Recreation Board. He served in the Army and was a member of St.
Luke Baptist Church.
November 21, 1999
Anna Mae "Tant Mim" Percle Gaudet
Anna Mae "Tant Mim" Percle Gaudet, 76, a native and resident of Choupic, died at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic
Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Ronald, Burke and David Gaudet; two daughters, Theresa Adams and
Laura Gaudet; two brothers, Fernand and John Percle; two sisters, Alice Richard and Enez
Guidry; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Gaudet; her parents, Octave and Marie Dade
Percle; one
grandson, Chance Gaudet; two brothers, Robert and Charles Percle; and four sisters,
Blanche P. Oncale, Rose Percle, Modess P. Chiasson and Marie Percle.
November 21, 1999
Edval "John" Joseph Lacomb Jr.
Edval "John" Joseph Lacomb Jr., 58, a native of Gueydan and resident of Labadieville, died at
12:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Church in
Labadieville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Ferreira Lacomb; his mother, Mabel Lognion Lacomb; two sons,
Charles and Daniel Lacomb; one daughter, Patricia Lacomb Barnes; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edval Joseph Lacomb Sr.
November 21, 1999
Maria Faucheux Simon
Maria Faucheux Simon, 69, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov.
20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Philip Catholic Church in
Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Nolan A. Simon; five daughters, Mrs. Dean A. (Maria S.)
Gravois, Ruby LeBlanc Thomas, Mrs. Andrew (Angela) Zeringue, Mrs. Lester (Christie S.) Lassere,
and Mrs. Cory (Anne S.) Becnel; two brothers, Ferducie
Jr. and George Faucheux; one sister,
Orabella F. Simon; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferducie Sr. and Martha Haas Faucheux; and one
brother, Paul Faucheux.
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November 22, 1999
Collins Joseph Bergeron Sr.
Collins Joseph Bergeron Sr., 91, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Nov.
21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in
Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Lena Theriot Bergeron; two sons, Gerald and Donald Bergeron, both
of Houma; four daughters, Jean B. Boudreaux and Nancy B. Toups, both of Houma, Linda B. Caskey
of Franklin, and Joan B. Lamorie of Laramie, Wyo.; one sister, Anis B. Gates; 27 grandchildren;
two step-grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Onezele Thibodeaux Bergeron; three sons,
Charles, David and Collins Bergeron Jr.; two brothers,
Ellie and J.C. Bergeron; and five
sisters, Cecile B. Labie, Adele B. Domangue, Marie B. Daspit, Unis B. Jones and Hazel B.
Woodall.
November 22, 1999
Michael Paul Cheramie
Michael Paul Cheramie, three months, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut
Off. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Lonnie Theresia Cheramie; his grandparents, Laura and Ronald
Cheramie; Jr.; his step-grandfather, Dwayne Pitre; his great-grandparents, Grace and Ronald
Cheramie Sr., and Roland Pitre; and many other relatives.
His is survived by his great-grandmother, Ethelene Pitre.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
November 22, 1999
Walter Joseph Constant
Walter Joseph Constant, 94, a native of Bayou Boeuf and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:30
a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in
Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Toups Constant; three stepdaughters, Esterlin
a L. Walker,
Dolores L. Landry and Audrey L. Szush; one brother, Che
ster Constant; one sister, Eugenie C.
Guidry; nine step-grandchildren; 21 step-great-grandchildren; and eight
step-great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Albert and Marie Eugenie Walker Constant;
four brothers, not named and seven sisters, not named.
November 22, 1999
Claude Joseph "Johnny" Fonseca Jr.
Claude Joseph "Johnny" Fonseca Jr., 56, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish died at 11
a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Betty Marcel Fonseca; his mother, Josephine Gautreaux
Fonseca of Houma; one son, Carl Anthony Fonseca of Houma; one daughter, Laurie Ann Fonseca
Babin of Houma; four brothers, Ronald "Fon", Robert "Neggie", Larry and Eric Fonseca, all of
Houma; one sister, Cathy Fonseca Authement of Houma; and 10 grandchildren, Greg and Jeremy
Fonseca, Danielle, Keith, Kirk, Blake and Matt Liner, Kaitlyn and Joey Babin II and Brad Pitre.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Anthony Fonseca Sr.; his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Emile Gautreaux, and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Fonseca; and several uncles and aunts.
He was a self-e
mployed carpenter, a local musician and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata
Catholic Church.
Arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
November 22, 1999
Stephen Lee Istre
Stephen Lee Istre, 24, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 1999.
Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Assembly of God Church in
Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth LeBoeuf Istre; his parents, Malcom and Yvonne Hendon Istre;
one daughter, Christian Istre; and one stepdaughter, Candice Chaisson.
November 22, 1999
Marie U. Rousseau Matherne
Marie U. Rousseau Matherne, 82, a native of Coteau and resident of Houma, died at 5:55 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers
Cemetery.
She is survived by seven sons, Gary, Anthony, Kenneth, Ernest, Phillip, Floyd and Thomas
Matherne; four daughters, Suzzana Kitches, Nancy LeBouef, Mary Ellen McKee and Margie Yerena;
three brothers, not named; one sister, not named; 27 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alban Matherne; her parents, Ernest and Rose Marie
Landry Rousseau; one brother,
not named; and one great-granddaughter, not named.
November 22, 1999
Merle Ann "Tootsie" Bergeron Trahan
Merle Ann "Tootsie" Bergeron Trahan, 60, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died
at 3:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to
funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Murphy Anthony Trahan Sr. of Houma; three sons, Marty, Meryl
and Murphy Trahan Jr., all of Houma; three daughters, Monica Caro, Mia Poindexter and Meredith
Trahan, all of Houma; one brother, Dale Bergeron of Houma; one sister, Myra Redmond of Houma;
and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Thelma Giroir Bergeron; her grandparents,
Joseph and Vivian Giroir, and James and Celestine Bergeron; and one brother, Lee Bergeron.
She was a retired school bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board after 18 years and a
parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
November 22, 1999
Daisey Maud Winston
Daisey Maud Winston, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 2 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral s
ervices will be
at 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Magnolia Baptist Church in Schriever, with burial in Halfway
Cemetery.
She is survived by her caregiver, Rose Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Winston; her parents, John and Ida Dennis
Winslow; three brothers, Johnny, Charlie and Conwey Winslow; and three sisters, Hattie
Matthews, Evelyn Hayes and Alma Brown.
She was a retired nurses aide employee of Charity Hospital and a member of New Magnolia Baptist
Church.
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November 23, 1999
Willie "Jam" Every
Willie "Jam" Every, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at St. Paul Baptist Church in Lafourche Crossing.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the church, with burial in the Young Men's Benevolent Cemetery in Lafourche
Crossing.
He is survived by his mother, Velma Arsan Every of Thibodaux; four sons, Willie Every Jr. of
Richmond, Calif., Danny Neville and Michael Southall, both of Thibodaux, and Gene Neville of
Thomasville, Ga.;
one daughter, Darlene Southall Lee of Thibodaux; five brothers, Philip and
James Every, both of Thibodaux, Lloyd and Ronald Every, both of Marrero, and Arthur Thomas
Every of Atlanta, Ga.; and seven sisters, Irene Harris and Yvonne E. Johnson, both of
Thibodaux, Ella Narcisse, Barbara Grow and Rose Domino, all of Vacherie, Dianna Pierre of
Edgard, and Ann Johnson of Gray.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Mae Southall; his father, Lloyd "Baby" Every Sr.;
and one grandchild, not named.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the American Legion Post No. 513 in Thibodaux and a
member of St. Paul Baptist Church.
November 23, 1999
Clyde A. Hebert Sr.
Clyde A. Hebert Sr., 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday,
Nov. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Fanguy Hebert; one son, Clyde A. Hebert Jr.; five daughters,
Cathy Pellegrin, Mrs. Ronnie (Carla) Pellegrin, Mrs. Darin (Sandy) Henry, Mrs. Marty (Tammy)
LeBoeuf and Joanie Hebert; two brothers, Nolan and Alvin Hebert; and 16 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalis Hebert
and Agnes White Hebert Arceneaux; and
one granddaughter, Kandace Pellegrin.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
November 23, 1999
Pauline "MawMaw" Dennis LaRose
Pauline "MawMaw" Dennis LaRose, 90, a native of Buras and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:20
a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by one stepson, Rene LaRose; one daughter, Darlene Stevens; one sister, Nola D.
Foret; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theogene T. LaRose; her parents, John and Leona
Casbon Dennis; and two brothers, Paul and Walter Dennis.
November 23, 1999
Aranda Marie Bergeron Samanie
Aranda Marie Bergeron Samanie, 49, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:40
a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in St.
Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Carroll Samanie of Chauvin; her mother, Eleola Gautreaux
Bergero
n of Houma; one daughter, Nichole Samanie of Houma; and one brother, Hartley Bergeron of
Houma.
She was preceded in death by her father, Celestin A. Bergeron; and one brother, Michael
Bergeron.
She was a retired teacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Ann
Catholic Church.
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November 24, 1999
Jessie Turnage
Jessie Marie Shelton Turnage, 79, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houston, Texas,
died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1999.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Garden of Memories in Gray.
She is survived by two daughters, Arleen Killingsworth and Pamela Williams; two brothers, Leroy
Shelton Jr. and Judson Shelton; two sisters, Ornell Shelton Meyers and Carol Shelton Calvo; and
two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold E. Turnage.
She was a retired employee of the Federal Reserve Bank in New Orleans. She was Baptist and a
member of the Shield of God Church.
November 24, 1999
Barbara Milliman
Barbara Comeau Milliman, 84,
a native of Church Point and a resident of Garland, Texas, died
Monday, Nov. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Des
Allemands Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with
burial in McBridge Cemetery in Church Point.
She is survived by two sons, Byron Milliman and Richard Milliman; one sister, Mary Ann
Brescher; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Ira Milliman; her parents, Honore and Effie
Murrel Comeau; three brothers, Larry Comeau, Elridge Comeau and Roger Comeau; and two sisters,
Cindy Savoy and Roberta Sonnier.
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November 25, 1999
Annie Caillouet Gautreaux
Annie Caillouet Gautreaux, 81, a native of Montz and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov.
24, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, followed by burial at St.
Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery.
She is survived by four daughters, Pearl Tramontana, Yvonne St. Romain, Linda Verret
and
Deborah Champagne; two brothers, Russell Caillouet and George Caillouet; eight grandchildren;
10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Gautreaux; her parents, Paul and Edna Morvant
Caillouet; two brothers, Ferdinand Caillouet and Paul Caillouet; seven sisters, Mathilda
DeCarlo, Lena Rivet, Margaret Trippi, Mildred Arabie, Pauline Arabie, Bridget Caillouet and
Bernadette Caillouet; and one grandson, Carl St. Romain.
She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church and a member of the Terrebonne
Parish Council on Aging.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Camp Bluebird cancer research center by
calling 850-6300.
November 25, 1999
Forest "Cisco" A. Plaisance
Forest "Cisco" A. Plaisance, 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, died at 9:26
a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 11 p.m. today and 7 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in
Cut Off. Mass begins at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, followed by
burial at Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Ricky Plaisance; six daughters, Barbara Charamie, Geraldine
Cheramie, Gloria Rodrigue, Mary Bruce, Gail Serigny and Linda Billiot; one brother, Raymond
Plaisance; four sisters, Winnie Mae Bouffani
e, Elsie Mae Dufrene, Rita Landry and Velma Clulee;
18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearly Bouffanie Plaisance; his parents, Leon and Maggie
Orgeron Plaisance; one brother, Warren Plaisance; and one grandson, Steve Lee Jr.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. He
also was a member of American Legion Post No. 315.
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November 26, 1999
Lillian Belanger
Lillian "Tuttie" Rita Naquin Belanger, 74, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at
12:02 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart
Funeral Home.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial in St. Bridgette Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Leo, Lance, Ward and Max Belanger; three daughters, Billie
Breaux, Nancy Price and Patti Sonier; three sisters, Mary "Mae" Robichaux, Luci Barrios and
Florence "Chunie" Moore; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Melanie Guidry Naquin; four brothers,
Freddie Na
quin, Albert "Boy" Naquin, Guy Naquin and Kurby Naquin; and two sisters, Isabelle
Naquin and Annette Naquin.
She was Catholic.
November 26, 1999
Joyce Brown
Joyce Marie Ruffin Brown, 47, a native of Houma and a resident of Compton, Calif., died
Friday, Nov. 19, 1999.
Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Green Hills Chapel in Compton with burial
to follow at Green Hills Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband, Roosevelt Brown of Compton; her father, Oliver Ruffin of Houma;
her stepmother, Bealuh Ruffin of Houma; three sons, John Ruffin of Compton, Calif., Keith Brown
of Gardena, Calif., and Kelvin Brown of Inglewood, Calif.; one daughter, Loukisha Valentine of
Norwalk, Calif.; one brother, Oliver Ruffin Jr. of Anaheim, Calif.; four sisters, Lillie Ruffin
of Inglewood, Calif., Jerry Griffin of Missouri, Marguerite Bolden of Houma and Bridgette Jones
of Missouri; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Beulah Mae Joshua Ruffin
November 26, 1999
Gregory Gleason
Gregory Michael Gleason, infant, a native of Houma and a resident of Theriot died at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church with burial to follow in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Donald Gregory Gleason and Penny
Ann Castell Gleason of Theriot,
his grandparents, Harold and Emily Castell and Becky Adair; and two great-grandmothers, Olga
Caillouette and Veronica Tujague.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Clark Gleason, two great-grandfathers, Leon
Caillouette and Archibald Castell.
He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.
November 26, 1999
Mary Oden
Mary Etta Holcombe Oden, 79, a native of Burkbernette, Texas, and a resident of Houma, died at
1:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services
will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Cemetery in Bethany.
She is survived by two sons, Robert Oliver Oden of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and James Joseph
Oden of Gardnerville, Nev.; two daughters, Mary Elton Oden Lubert of Marathon, Fla., and Nancy
Oden of Houma; one sister, Helen Holcombe of Vivian and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sol Elton Oden; her parents, James Robert Colston
Oden and Winnie Lee Taylor Oden and a brother, Jim Bob Holcombe.
November 26, 1999
Shirley Poindexter
Shirley Mae Poindexter, 62, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to funeral time at Morning Star Baptist Church in
Raceland. Funeral s
ervices will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Poindexter Jr. of Raceland; two daughters, Linda
Bergeron of Raceland and Charlotte Richard of Raceland; three sisters, Joyce Raymond Porter,
Joanne
Raymond Smith and Laverne Raymond, all of Raceland; five brothers, Curtis, Gillis
Raymond, Stanley, Eric and Ulysses Raymond, all of Raceland; eight grandchildren and 21
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson Raymond Sr. and Earlene Davis Raymond; one
brother, Nelson Raymond Jr.; and one granddaughter, Kejuantia Richard.
She was Baptist and the organist for Morning Star Baptist Church.
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November 27, 1999
Lester "Bobby" LeBlanc Jr.
Lester "Bobby" LeBlanc Jr., 64, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:45 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Des
Allemands Mennonite Church. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Clarice Cotton LeBlanc; his mother, I
da Tastet LeBlanc; one
stepson, Gerald Flannagan of West Monroe; two daughters, Angela LeBlanc of Des Allemands and
Cynthia Matherne of Luling; two brothers, Marvin LeBlanc and Manford LeBlanc; three sisters,
Betty Savoie, Lutie Verda and Carol Alvarez; two stepsisters, Glory LeBlanc of Metairie and
Nancy Martinez of El Paso, Texas; seven grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Bobby LeBlanc Sr.; and one son, Anthony Brian
LeBlanc.
November 27, 1999
May Sawyer
May Sawyer, 80, a resident of Hearne, Texas, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Grace United Methodist Church in Hearne,
with interment in Norwood Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Richard Brown of New Orleans, Badie Vaughn Sawyer of Hearne,
Keith Sawyer of Kaplan and Rusty Sawyer of Houma; eight grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, member of Order of Eastern Star-Hearne,
member of VFW Ladies Auxillary and was a hospital volunteer.
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November 28, 1999
Neva L. Jambon
Neva L.
Jambon, 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26,
1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic
Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Jambon; three daughters, Lynette Duet, Marcy
Boudreaux and Roxane Pitre; three brothers, William Leonard Jr., Steve Leonard and James
Leonard; one sister, Virgis Haley; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Leonard Sr. and Anita Broussard Leonard; one
brother, Leander Leonard; and one sister, Angelique Canalizo.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a patron of the
Lafourche Parish Library.
November 28, 1999
James Johnson Sr.
James Johnson Sr., 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m. at
Residence Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal
services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria A. Ross Johnson; one son, James Johnson Jr.; one daughter
,
Aquadrum Rosa Dell Johnson; six brothers, Northern, Terry, Bernell and Charles Johnson all of
Houma, Ronnie Robinson of Baton Rouge and Lionel Robinson of Houma; two sisters, Bessie Tillman
of Houma and Rose J. Williams of New Orleans; and two godchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Johnson Sr. and Rosa Dell Nixon Johnson; and
two brothers, Freddie Johnson Jr. and Willie Johnson Sr.
He was a member of Residence Baptist Church.
November 28, 1999
Beulah Mary Pitre Ledet
Beulah Mary Pitre Ledet, 87, died.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at
Jefferson Chapel of Tharp Sontheimer Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Monday at the chapel, with interment in Jefferson Memorial Gardens.
She is survived by two sons, Russel Ledet and Robert Ledet; three daughters, Betty L. Valenti,
Brenda Ledet and Laura Ledet; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wicliff "Bick" J. Ledet; her parents, Harris Pitre
and Laura Bergeron Pitre; two sons, Richard and Joseph Ledet; and four siblings, Alfred Pitre,
Clemile Pitre, Agnes Pitre Ledet and Alice Pitre Bellanger Duplantis.
She was a member of the Harahan Lions and Lioness club.
November 28, 1999
Richar
d "Blup" Rodriguez
Richard "Blup" Rodriquez, 33, a native of New Orleans and resident of Montegut, died at 2 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at
Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Manuel and Malvina Bourg Rodriguez; two sons, Christopher
Rodriguez and Glenn Rodriguez; one daughter, Shannon Billiot; one brother, Gary Rodriguez; and
four sisters, Wendy Cheramie, Rosalie "Lalee" Blanchard, Rosalie "Nin" Blanchard and Floence
Zeringue.
He was an employee of Travis's Imports.
November 28, 1999
Beulah A. Toups
Beulah A. Toups, 81, a native of Crowley and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:25 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 26, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church in Golden
Meadow. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Williams
Cemetery in Golden Meadow.
She is survived by one son, Rod Toups; two daughters, Phyllis Winfree and Sandra Ali; one
sister, Ethel McMillan; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Constant "Tony" Toups; her parents, Seulice and Marie
Janies Aguillard; one broth
er, Gable Aguillard; and four sisters, Lena Huesers, Anna LeBlanc,
Irene Harold and Lillian LeBlanc.
She was a member of Valentine Baptist Church Mission and a charter member of First Baptist
Church of Golden Meadow.
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November 29, 1999
Tillman Francis Esteve Jr.
Tillman Francis Esteve Jr., 59, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at
8:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999.
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 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with
interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Jane Young Esteve of Houma; two daughters, Tina Marie
Mason and Tanya Ann Sturrock, both of Houma; two stepdaughters, Melody Ann Bergeron of Bossier
City, and Nicole Lynn Price of Gibson; three stepsons, Sterling Joseph and Dwight Bergeron Jr.,
both of Houma, and Maurice Gamberella of Florida; three sisters, Maxine Seavers of Alameda,
Calif., Johanna Chryssoverges of Warrior, Ala., and Opal Blanchard of Bourg; 21 grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his p
arents, Julia Marie Ellender and Tillman F. Esteve Sr.
He was executive vice-president of repair for Bollinger Shipyard and a U.S. Navy veteran. He
was a member of South Central Industrial Association, a member of Offshore Marine Association
and a member of Harvey Canal Industrial Association.
He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
November 29, 1999
Rena R. Janise
Rena R. Janise, 85, a native of Frey and resident
of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov.
28, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout
Funeral Home. Mass will be Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Contact the funeral home at 876-5442 for Mass time on Tuesday.
She is survived by one son, Cecil Janise of Houma; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Rachel) Toups of
Houma, and Juanita Wattigny of Vancouver, Wash.; two brothers, Leonce Ramoin of Nederland,
Texas, and Wilson Ramoin of Westwego; two sisters, Myrtle Gros of Houma, and Suza Guidry of
Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curley Janise; her parents, Leo and Elodie Lejeune
Ramoin; two brothers, Roland and Anthony Ramoin; and one grandchild, not named.
She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales C
athedral.
November 29, 1999
Irene Pellegrin Meaux
Irene Pellegrin Meaux, 56, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, Nov. 27,
1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland
Cemetery. Contact the funeral home at 872-4238 for funeral time Tuesday.
She is survived by her husband, Leroy Meaux Sr.; three sons, Edward and Charles Leonard, and
Jonathan Meaux; three daughters, Evelia Leonard, Elaine Henley and Anna Page; four brothers,
Paul, Terry and Gary Crochet, and Christopher Bourg; one sister, Gladys Foret; and nine
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles P. Leonard Sr.; two sons, Paul Leonard
and Leroy Meaux Jr.; and one sister, Leona Voisin.
November 29, 1999
Malcolm Anthony "Jack" Meyn
Malcolm Anthony "Jack" Meyn, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9
a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in
Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Veeder Meyn of Thibodaux; four sons, Malcolm Meyn Jr.,
M.D., J.D., of Cincinnati, Ohio
; Gerald Thomas Meyn of Philadelphia, Pa., Donald Frederick Meyn
of Mandeville, and Kenneth John Meyn of Kenner; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Judith Ann) Weimer
of Thibodaux, and Mrs. Steve (Kathleen Veeder) Newton of Evansville, Ind.; 19 grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Nicholas and Edna Louise Korhrumpf Meyn.
He was employed by Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory of Pennsylvania for 26 years. He was the first
president and chairman of the board of Delta Testing and Inspection, Inc. He was a charter
member of the Louisiana State Nuclear Energy Board.
He was active for over 30 years with the Boy Scouts of America, a life member of the Knights of
Columbus Council No. 2925 of New Orleans, a member of the Bayou Industrial Group and past
president of the Bayou Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the E.D. White Catholic High School
Foundation, 555 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301.
November 29, 1999
Marian Robichaux Rhodes
Marian Robichaux Rhodes, 79, a native of Weeks Island and resident of Houma, died at 6:20 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral
Home
and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be
at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by her husband, William A. Rhodes of Houma; five sons, Andrew, Anthony, Peter,
Benny and Christopher Rhodes; eight daughters, Sybil R. Guidry, Eileen R. Chauvin, Christine R.
Fontenot, Marcia R. Porche, Mary Anita R. Talbot, Marianne R. Rosamond, Theresa R. Hebert and
Virginia Rhodes; one brother, Joval Robichaux; three sisters, Edna Ball, Bernadine Tooley and
Sister Fatima Robichaux, M.S.C.; 26 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Irene Michel Robichaux; one brother,
Bernard Robichaux; and one granddaughter, Rhonda Rhodes.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
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November 30, 1999
Eddie Batiste
Eddie Batiste, 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 11:05 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church in
Labadieville. Funeral services will be at noon
Wednesday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Robert Lewis Sr. of Labadieville; two brothers, Ernest and Richard
Batiste, both of San Francisco, Calif.; four sisters, Elnora Johnson and Julia Batiste, both of
Labadieville, Emily Williams of Thibodaux, and Jessie Albert of San Francisco; and three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence Williams Batiste and Ernest Batiste Sr.; four
brothers, Dudley, John, Edward and Herbert Batiste; and one sister, Enola Henderson.
He was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church.
November 30, 1999
Heather Marie Bell
Heather Marie Bell, 10, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28,
1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to
funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her parents, Gary "Clutch" and Peggy Parfait Bell; her grandparents, Mary
Parfait Dupre and Carolyn "Patsy" Billiot; her step-grandfather, Joseph Billiot; her
great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oris Verdin; one brother, Derrick Parfait Sr.; three sisters,
Amber, Sara and Brittany Bell; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Murph
y Parfait Sr. and Merlin Bell; her
step-grandfather, Dudley Dupre Sr.; and one uncle, Donald Parfait.
She was a student at Grand Caillou Middle School and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic
Church.
November 30, 1999
Yvonne Marie Noel Boudreaux
Yvonne Marie Noel Boudreaux, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died at 3:53
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in
Larose.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in
Thibodaux.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna Guidroz Boudreaux and Charles Boudreaux Sr.; and
one brother, Charles Boudreaux Jr.
She was a schoolteacher for more than 40 years, a religion teacher at Our Lady of the Rosary
Catholic Church and a church organist.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity.
November 30, 1999
Gwendolyn Chere Reed Cooks
Gwendolyn Chere Reed Cooks, 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Nov. 27,
1999.
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. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Kert Cooks o
f Thibodaux; her parents, Carrie Mel Johnson Reed
and Ernest Reed Jr.; two sons, Derrick and Floyd Reed, both of Thibodaux; one daughter,
Cordella Reed of Fort Riley, Kan.; three brothers, Ronald Reed Sr. of Lake Charles, Ernest Reed
III of Fort Riley, and Gregory Reed of Thibodaux; three sisters, Valerie Reed, Shaendler Green
and Carolyn Daggs, all of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cordella and Levi Johnson Sr. She was a member
of Moses Baptist Church.
November 30, 1999
Beatrice Lagarde Hartman
Beatrice Lagarde Hartman, 80, a native and resi
dent of Houma, died Sunday morning, Nov. 28,
1999
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Residence Baptist Church in Houma. Wake
services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at the church, with interment in Union Benevolent Cemetery.
She is survived by five sons, Earl Jr., Ernest, Grayling, Kenneth and James A. Hartman, all of
Houma; five daughters, Bernadine H. Carter, Aletha H. Coleman, Paulette Hartman, Laverne H.
Short and Elizabeth Hartman, all of Houma; 47 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 12
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl A. Hartman Sr.; her mother, Elizabeth Nevers
Lagarde; her father, Taylor Lagarde; he
r stepmother, Ida P. Lagarde; two brothers, Sterling
King Sr. and Alfred Lagarde Sr.; one sister, Leola Lagarde Dennis; one grandson, Gregory
Hartman; and one great-grandson, Devon Gibbs.
She was a member of Residence Baptist Church, a member of the Senior Choir, a member of the
Order of Eastern Star J.J. Clement Chapter No. 15 and a member and president of the Women's
Uplift Society.
November 30, 1999
Vera Theriot Millet
Vera Theriot Millet, 86, a native of Madisonville and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 29, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Kenneth, Frank and Herbert Millet Jr., and David Van Alstine;
three daughters, Mary Anne Van Alstine, Jean Ellen Gunter and Vera Marie Millet; one brother,
F.P. Theriot of Vienna, Va.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert "Hobo" Millet; and her parents, F. Percy and
Florence Boudreaux Theriot.
She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a former member of the Catholic
Daughters of America. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be ma
de to Providence High
School in care of Annunziata Catholic Church or to the American Heart Association.
November 30, 1999
Kirby A. Naquin
Kirby A. Naquin, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29,
1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Green Oaks Memorial
Park Cemetery in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Benoit Naquin; one son, Gary
Naquin; two daughters, Lisa Naquin and Gwen N. Tiner; one sister, Phyllis N. LeBlanc; and three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kirby and Elda Chauvin Naquin Sr.
November 30, 1999
M.C. Perry
M.C. Perry, a well-known media, political and advertising consultant in the Houma area, died
Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, after a fight with cancer. He was 67.
Perry wrote for many years on special assignment for The Courier. He also was a host of a
popular classical music program and covered spot news for local radio. For 19 years, he
broadcast live election returns for several radio stations in the Houma-Thibodaux area.
In 1983, Perry and his family opened Perry Flying Center, a fixed-base operation at the Harry
P. Williams Airport in Patterson. Perry was a licensed pilot for more than 30 ye
ars.
He served as president of the flying company until his retirement at the end of 1998. However,
he remained active in the business as chairman of the board. His son, Ken, now runs the
company.
"While all of us are deeply saddened by my father's passing, I know of no better legacy than to
continue to operate Perry Flying Center for many years to come," Ken Perry said.
Perry was born in Port Allen on Sept. 13, 1932.
After graduating from high school in Iota, he enlisted in the Louisiana National Guard. With
the onset of the Korean War, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force. He was assigned to a B-29
Superfortress bomber. After the military, Perry returned to college and became a high school
teacher. He taught in schools in Louisiana and Virginia. He was a lifetime certified teacher
and guidance counselor in both states.
Perry also was a consultant for a major school textbook publisher. He traveled the southwestern
United States and Guam, lecturing educators on English, literature, composition and the social
sciences.
Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope World Outreach Center on Coteau Road,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Joycelyn Perry of Houma; on
e son, Kenneth Paul Perry of Patterson;
two daughters, Ellen Perry Benson of Shreveport, and Margaret Perry Tarpley of Alexandria; two
brothers, Richard Flynn Perry of Downsville, and Robert Terrance Perry of Hyattsville, Md.; one
sister, Patricia Perry Andrus of Austin, Texas; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Margaret O'Dillon Perry and M.C. Perry Sr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vandebilt Catholic High School
Endowment Fund, 209 S. Hollywood Road, Houma, LA 70360.
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