Obituaries for JANUARY 2000; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.
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January 1, 2000
Leonce Joseph "L.J" Porche Sr. [Photo in paper]
Leonce Joseph "L.J." Porche Sr., 84, a native of Terr
ebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died
at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. until
funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the
church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Bergeron Porche of Houma; three sons, Jerry Anthony
Porche of Chauvin, Robert John Porche and Leonce Joseph Porche Jr. of Houma; three daughters,
Mrs. Maurice (Elaine) Thibodeaux, Jeane Porche Lottinger and Mrs. Jimmy (Ellen) Boudreaux of
Houma; one brother, Hayes Porche of Theriot; one sister, Jeanette Porche Maronge of Theriot; 15
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death his parents, Leonce Henry Porche and Vivian Pye Porche; and one
brother, Robert Franklin "Frank" Porche.
He was a retired roughneck for Texaco Inc. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus (4th
Degree Knight) Council No. 1317 and a member of Texaco Retirement Club.
January 1, 2000
Harry B. Theriot
Harry B. Theriot, 78, a native of Theriot and resident of Baker, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and from 9
a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Isidore Cathol
ic Church in Baker. A rosary service will
be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with
interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie G. Theriot; three sons and daughter-in-law, Peter B. and
Carol Theriot of Tulsa, Okla., Charles C. and Rachael Theriot of Houma, and John Mark and
Beverly Theriot of Plaquemine; one daughter, Sr. Mary Ellen Theriot, SSND of Glenmora; one
sister, Rita Mae Theriot of Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis J. and Lelia Theriot; one son, Harry Paul
Theriot; three brothers, John C. Theriot, Maurice Theriot and James P. Theriot; and three
sisters, Marie Dupre, Una Charlet and Elisca T. Bourgeois.
He was a parishioner of St. Isidore Catholic Church; a past president and member of St. Isidore
Parish Council and St. Vincent de Paul Society for more than 50 years. He was a member of the
8th Air Force Association.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society - Bishop Ott, 220
St. Vincent de Paul Place, Baton Rouge La. 70802.
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January
2, 2000
Thelma Deloach Bailey
Thelma Deloach Bailey, 84, a native of Langdale, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 8:43 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious
services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home parlor.
She is survived by her husband, Grover Bailey Sr. of Houma; two sons, Grover C. Bailey of Houma
and Jim Bailey of Gretna; one daughter, Thelma Elaine Badeaux of Des Allemands; one brother,
Roy Deloach of Fairfax, Ala.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie M. Deloach and Lucy Bert Arrila White
Deloach; two brothers, O.C. Deloach and William Deloach; and one sister, Zelma Williamson.
January 2, 2000
Robert "Bobby" Bergeron Jr. [PHOTO]
Robert "Bobby" Bergeron Jr., 53, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Monday,
Dec. 27, 1999.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Baradell Bergeron; his father, Robert Bergeron Sr. of
Houma; one son, Robert "Robbie" Bergeron III of Sulphur; two stepsons, Craig Lalonde of New
Llano and Kenny Lalonde of Houma; two daughters, Wendy Allen and Sandy Bergeron of Houma; one
stepdaughter, Stacey L. Schwab of Houma; one broth
er, Roy Bergeron Sr.; three sisters, Nancy
Naquin, Susan Cantrelle and Virginia Autin; seven grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Portier Bergeron; one daughter, Rainey Lynn
Ledet; one brother, Philip Bergeron Sr.; one grandson, Joseph Hyde Jr.; and his grandparents,
Serville and Lillian Hebert Portier and Joseph and Cecile Steven Bergeron.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LSU Medical Research Center.
He was Catholic.
January 2, 2000
Orlan "Buddy" Bunn Jr. [PHOTO]
Orlan "Buddy" Bunn Jr., 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec.
31, 1999.
Contact Samart Funeral Home for service time at 872-4238.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Trahan Bunn; four daughters, Debra Waguespack of Thibodaux,
Connie Esser of Lafayette, Cindy Breaux of Houma and Pam Engeron of Atlanta; one brother, Jack
Bunn of Houma; one sister, Lucille Mendes of Slidell; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orlan and Nora Carroll Bunn Sr.; and one sister,
Jimmie Bunn.
He was retired from McDermott and a veteran of World War II.
January 2, 2000
Use Joseph Dubois [PHOTO]
Use Joseph Dubois, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31,
1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. tod
ay and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in Holy Rosary
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Louella Cunningham DuBois of Houma; five sons, Lerie J. DuBois,
Kerry J. DuBois, Asa P. DuBois, Darren F. DuBois and Garry J. DuBois all of Houma; four
daughters, Christine DuBois Derrick, Bettina DuBois Richard, Darlene F. DuBois all of Houma and
Louella DuBois Martin of Boutte; five sisters, Marie D. Hornsby, Leona D. Darcey, Laurita D.
Ledet, Eunice D. Naquin all of Houma and Eula D. Mazerac of Bourg; 22 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Victoria Lirette DuBois.
He was a retired salesman for DuBois Seafood and Wholesale and a U.S. Army Veteran during World
War II. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the V.F.W.
Arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma.
January 2, 2000
Agnes Theresa Champagne Kirsh [PHOTO]
Agnes Theresa Champagne Kirsh, 89, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery
No. 2.
She is surv
ived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Kirsh; her parents, Ernest Walton Champagne
and Nettie Marie Hotard Champagne; three brothers, Eldred Thomas Champagne, Ronald James
Champagne and Laddis Vernon Champagne; and one sister, Mrs. Victor (Molly) Keller.
She was the retired owner and secretary of Houma Body and Fender and a parishioner of St.
Gregory Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
January 2, 2000
Barbara "Bobbie" Ledet LeBlanc [PHOTO]
Barbara "Bobbie" Ledet LeBlanc, 56, a native of Kilgore, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at
2:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000.
Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with
interment in Grace Memorial
Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Charles LeBlanc of Houma; two sons, Anthony Cherry and Silas
Cherry both of Houma; one stepson, Vincent LeBlanc of Amelia; two daughters, Connie
Homrighausen of Houston, Texas, and Kate Vedros of Raceland; one stepdaughter, Dottie LeBlanc
Overland of Franklin; one sister, Wanda Thurman of Buras; and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mervin and Lois Holmes L
edet; one sister, Patricia
Simon; and one granddaughter, Shannon Bergeron.
She was a dispatcher for ACE Trucking and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma.
January 2, 2000
Alexie Joseph Martin
Alexie Joseph Martin, 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:16 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 1, 2000.
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 Holy
Rosary Cemetery in Larose.
He is survived by one son, Caroll Martin; one daughter, Gail Lafont; one brother, Victor
Martin; one sister, Marie Pitre; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Hebert Martin; his parents, Azanor and Amelia Autin
Martin; two brothers, Azena Claire Martin and Joseph C. Martin; and three sisters, Gladys M.
Burch, Evelyn M. Bouzigard and Emeline Theriot.
He was a member of the V.F.W. of Larose and American Legion of Golden Meadow.
January 2, 2000
Nicholas "Nick" Matrana Sr. [PHOTO]
Nicholas "Nick" Matrana Sr., 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at
Samart Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with
burial in Rogers C
emetery.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Liner Matrana; six sons, Nicholas Jr., Anthony, Eddie,
Thomas, Claude, and Brian Matrana; four daughters, Gail Scott, Brenda Coll, Patricia Laiche and
Barbara Romero; one brother, Manuel Matrana Jr.; two sisters, Mary Lou Loyacano and Evelyn
Matrana; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Agnes Berthelot Matrana Sr.
He was a welder for 20 years at Avondale Shipyards. He was a Catholic.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
January 2, 2000
Rance "Big Winnie Boo" Mitchell III [PHOTO]
Rance "Big Winnie Boo" Mitchell III, 28, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux,
died at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at noon Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Mitchell; his parents, Rance Jr. and Margaret Mitchell;
three sons, Rance III, Sidney and Sanchaze Mitchell; three daughters, Raneisha, RaShonda and
Jada Mitchell; and one brother, Cance Mitchell.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Beaulah Calloway, Sidney Smith Sr., Martha
Mitchell and Rance Mitchell Sr.; and one brother-in-law, Sidney Smith III.
He was a
truck driver for Ace Transportation and a Baptist.
January 2, 2000
Edgar Julien Plaisance
Edgar Julian Plaisance, 83, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:09 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
1, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in
Larose. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by three daughters, Jan Johansen, Jean Chiasson and Linda Diebold Johnson; one
brother, Julian Plaisance; one sister, Alicia Schultz; eight grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenora Gamberella Plaisance; his parents, Jean and Agalia
Lafont Plaisance; one son, Bobby Joseph Plaisance; one daughter, not named; four brothers,
John, Ecton, Hector and Felician Plaisance; and two sisters, Eliza Crosby and Felicia Lefort.
January 2, 2000
Viola Adams Toups
Viola Adams Toups, 87, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:34 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 31, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Roger Toups Sr., Joseph Toups and Dallas Toups; five daughters,
Martha Hunter, Lou Ann Guidroz, Molly Duet, Bonn
ie Guidry and Lynn Taylor; one brother, Hursey
Adams; one sister, Rita Ledet; 35 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and six
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel P. Toups; her parents, Eusebe Adams and Edna
Charpentier Adams; two daughters, Una Vining and Delta Pitre; and two brothers, Delvin Adams
and Joseph Adams Sr.
She was a Gold Star Mother and a member of the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and a
parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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January 3, 2000
Randolph "Randy" Barnes Sr.
Randolph "Randy" Barnes Sr., 66, a native of Poplarville, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux,
died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
He is survived by three daughters, Dale Rachel, Viola Daigle and Carolyn Guillot; one sister,
Louise Hymel; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John T. Barnes Sr. and Mary Caldwell Barnes; one son,
Randolph Barnes Jr.; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Lambert; five brothers, Charles, Howard,
Fritz, Albert and John Barnes Jr.; and four sisters, Helen Harris, Viola Smith, Elise Duhon and
M
argaret Barnes.
January 3, 2000
Valerie Mary "Valley" Rogers Bascle [PHOTO]
Valerie Mary "Valley" Rogers Bascle, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg,
died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be
at noon Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Oneal "Butch" Bascle Jr. of Bourg; four daughters, Mrs. Leward
(Margaret "Peggy Anne") Boquet and Mrs. Leslie (Carley) Walker, both of Bourg, and Mrs. Myron
"Pepe" (Jean) LeBoeuf and Debbie Chauvin, both of Houma; two brothers, Louis Dallas Rogers of
Houma, and Roland Rogers of Des Allemands; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oneal Charles "Peggy" Bascle; her parents, Seraphine
and Josephine LeCompte Rogers; four brothers, Noble, Kirby, Aubrey and Alfred "Pete" Rogers;
and two sisters, Mrs. Clairville (Belle) Matherne and Mrs. Henry (Lucretia) Hornsby.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Bourg Homemakers and
a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.
January 3, 2000
John Anthony Robichaux Sr. [PHOTO]
John Anthony Robichaux Sr., 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturd
ay,
Jan. 1, 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at
Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial
in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Carlos Robichaux; three sons, Craig J., Corey J. and John A.
Robichaux Jr.; one brother, Lloyd J. "Polly" Robichaux; one sister, Joyce Robichaux King; and
three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Eunice M. Quick Robichaux; and two
brothers, Donald and Ronald Robichaux.
He was employed for over 30 years as a crane operator for McDermott and was a parishioner of
Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
January 3, 2000
Julius John "Sam" Samanie Sr. [PHOTO]
Julius John "Sam" Samanie Sr., 69, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 3:13 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Tuesday at St. Lou
is Catholic Church. Mass will at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with
interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Earline Lirette Samanie of Gray; two sons, Julius Samanie Jr. of
Bossier City, and Bryan Samanie of Houma; three daughters, Pat
ricia Samanie Crochet of Gray,
Elaine Samanie of Houma, and Debra Samanie LeBoeuf of Schriever; two brothers, Floyd and Ray
Samanie, both of Houma; two sisters, Cleone Morgan and Vivian Breaux, both of Houma; and seven
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy and Angele Hebert Samanie Sr.; three brothers,
Lionel, Emile "Bill" and Ivy Samanie Jr.; and one sister, Hilda S. Carrol.
He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Patterson Truck Line and a parishioner of St. Louis
Catholic Church.
January 3, 2000
Pershing J. Toups Sr.
Pershing J. Toups Sr., 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
1, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church.
Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in
Thibodaux.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Adele Naquin Toups; two sons, Raymond J. "Ray" and Pershing
"P.J." Toups Jr.; one daughter, Kathleen Toups Ayo; one sister, Heloise T. Oncale; five
grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna Keller Toups; four brothers, Louis T.
Norman E., Huey and Raymond Toups; and one sister, Henrietta T. Wells.
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January 4, 2000
Edmund J. Connely [PHOTO]
Edmund J. Connely, who inspired the local legal community by practicing law for almost 40
years despite a severe case of cerebral palsy, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000. He was
65.
The Houma attorney was born with cerebral palsy, a disorder that usually stems from central
nervous system damage and is characterized by spastic paralysis. His symptoms were pronounced,
with his body hunched and his head cocked to one side. But, friends say, he never let his
physical handicap hold back his intelligence, work ethic and sense of humor.
"I just did what I had to do," Connely told The Courier in June 1999, when asked why he became
an attorney. Then he laughed and said, "I didn't want to go on welfare."
A native of Terrebonne Parish, he grew up in Bayou Dularge, then graduated from St. Francis de
Sales High School. He earned both his bachelor's and law degree from Louisiana State
University.
In 1961, Connely began his law practice in Houma. Throughout his career, he was involved in all
sorts of legal work. Recently, he handled collections, but still made occasional courtroom
appearances.
"I like the idea of a good argument," Connely said last year.
Connely's att
itude inspired others who were more physically fortunate, according to his cousin,
District Judge Edward Gaidry.
"He always had a determination to not let his handicap get in his way," Gaidry told The Courier
last year. "I'm proud to be his cousin."
Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was
scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in St. Eloi Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Frankie Jackson Connely of Houma; two sons, Andy and Damien
Connely, both of Houma; one daughter, Meeko Connely of Houma; two stepbrothers, Don L. and Guy
E. Chauvin, both of Houma; four stepsisters, Willie Lou Whitney, Carol Ann Lenox and Amy E.
Ourso, all of Houma, and Mina Jennusa of Belle Chase; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clerville Connely; his mother and stepfather, Estelle
Marmande Connely Chauvin and Roland Chauvin Sr.; one stepbrother, Roland R. Chauvin Jr.; and
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Connely, and Mr. and Mrs. John J. Marmande.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Cerebal Palsey Association,
710 Plaza, Suite 804, N.Y., N.Y. 10001.
January 4, 2000
Karleen Ann Hebert Fanguy [PHOTO]
Karleen Ann Hebert Fanguy, 41, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:05
p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000.
Visitation will be from 3 to 11 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 interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Fanguy Sr. of Chauvin; her father and stepmother, Aaron J.
and Lois Hebert of Houma; one son, Lee Fanguy Jr. of Chauvin; one daughter, Florence Fanguy of
Boone, N.C.; two brothers, Chris and Kim Hebert, both of Houma; and one sister, Kathleen
Clement of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence Boudwin Hebert; one brother, Aaron J. Hebert
Jr.; and her grandparents, Edgar and Mathilda D. Boudwin, and Henry and Julianna Hebert.
She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
January 4, 2000
Richard A. Fisher III [PHOTO]
Richard A. Fisher III, 53, a native of Buras and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 3,
2000.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Jean O'quin Fisher; two daughters, Vicki and Sarah Fisher; one
sister, Dannie Fisher Prible; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. Fisher Jr. and Evelyn "Bitty" Davis Fisher.
J
anuary 4, 2000
Gary John "Mack" Fitch [PHOTO]
Gary John "Mack" Fitch, 36, a native of Houma and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died
Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart
Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with
burial in Holy Family Cemetery in Dulac.
He is survived by his father, Clarence John Fitch Sr.; seven brothers, Nolan, Leroy, Carl,
Larry, Kerry, Barry and Clarence Fitch Jr.; and three sisters, Helen Trahan, Judy Guidroz and
Wendy Verdin.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie Smith Fitch; and four brothers, Edward, Terry,
Kenneth and Michael Fitch.
He was a fisherman.
January 4, 2000
Morris Paul Pitre [PHOTO]
Morris Paul Pitre, 80, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 8:16 p.m. Sunday, Jan.
2, 2000.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in
Rogers Cemetery in Houma.
He is survived by his wife, Cora Ledet Pitre; two sons, Maurice Pitre Jr. and wife, Debbie, and
Brian Pitre and wife, Crystal; four daughters, Mrs. Rhett (Louella) Lyons, Mrs. James (Gloria)
Cormier, Mrs. David (Mona) Johns
on and Theresa Pitre; one sister, Mae Pitre Boudreaux; and 14
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marius and Elvia Daisy Pellegrin Pitre; one son, not
named; three brothers, Oris, Reynold and Ackland Pitre; two sisters, Vivian "Blondie" Pitre
Duplantis Theriot and Daisy Pitre Cunningham; and two grandchildren, Jessica Lorraine Lirette
and Seth Landry Pitre.
He was a cook for John D. Monteiro and Company, a trapper, a trawler, a member of First
Assembly of God Church and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
January 4, 2000
Robert James Reid [PHOTO]
Robert James Reid, 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:42 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Rogers Reid; two brothers, Charles Wayne Reid of Houma, and
Russell Thomas Reid of Slidell; six nephews; and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Arnold Reid; and one niece, not named.
He was an usher and parishioner at Annunziata Catholic Church.
January 4, 2000
Will
iam Ned Trahan [PHOTO]
William Ned Trahan, 61, a native of Bayou Black and resident o
f Houston, Texas, died at 11:30
p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna Brien Trahan of Houston; one son, Bryan Trahan of Shepard,
Texas; one brother, Robert Trahan of Houma; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus J. and Beatrice Dupre Trahan; and one brother,
Daniel Trahan.
He was the project manager for the shuttle program at NASA.
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January 5, 2000
Edward "Eddie" Askew, M.D.
Edward "Eddie" Askew, M.D., 70, a native of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of Morgan City, died
at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church in
Morgan City. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Morgan
City Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Askew of Morgan City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Perry
and Melanie Fields Ask
ew, and Carter and Colleen Nickalaus Askew, all of Morgan City, and
Edward and Trudy Tallo Askew of Hattiesburg, Miss.; two sisters, Ann Alleman of Many, and
Winnie Raggio of Jonesboro; and seven grandchildren, Justin, Jennifer, Brandt, Abigail and
Andrew Askew, and Tiffany and Danielle Price.
Pall bearers will be: Justin Askew, Bobby Bigler, Blair Harden, Jim Mangum, Jim Bollinger,
Wallace Carline, Fritz Culver, Townsend Hardee, Chip Metz, Sharon Bass, Walt Daniels, Gerard
Bourgeois, Kenny Perry, Dudley Nosworthy, Beau Hutchinson and Preston McIntyre.
Dr. Askew spent his youth in Hodge. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and
received his M.D. from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans in 1954. His
internship was at Confederate Memorial Hospital in Shreveport from 1954 to 1955. He served in
the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps in France from 1955 to 1957 and was honorably discharged from
the service with the rank of major. He completed his surgical residence at Charity Hospital in
New Orleans in 1961 and was certified by the American Board of Surgery and was board certified
by the American College of Occupational Medicine.
He was a member of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the Southern Surgical
Congress, a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and a
member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
He practiced medicine in Morgan City for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1991 and
served as chief of staff at Lakewood Hospital. He was working at Health South in Baton Rouge at
the time of his death.
He was a member of Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church or
to the American Cancer Society.
Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.
January 5, 2000
Victor A. Cheramie
Victor A. Cheramie, 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday, Jan.
4, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Normine "Min" Alario Cheramie; one daughter, Daisy Cheramie Guidry;
three brothers, Edison, Irvin and Mack Cheramie; one half-brother, Kirby Cheramie; three
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cherifa and Hick Cheramie Sr.; one brother, Hick
Cheramie Jr.; one half-brother, Odeno Cheramie; and one sister, Earline Borne.
He was a retired welder, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a
member of the Knights of Columbus,
a member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
January 5, 2000
John Henry Clark
John Henry Clark, 73, a native of Pecan, Miss., a former resident of Bayou La Batre, Ala., and
a resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:56 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Funeral
services will be held in Theodore, Ala., with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Bayou La Batre.
He is survived by his companion, Margaret Dardar; three sons, Wynn E. Clark of Gulfport, Miss.,
John G. Clark of Pascagoula, Miss., and Nathan D. Clark of Miami, Fla.; four stepsons, Milton
"Menew," Dennis, Clayton and Gerald Dardar; three stepdaughters, Dora Dardar, Audrey D.
Blakeney and Claudia Cody Danos; five sisters, Rita Tapper, Leila Horn and Myrtle Bosarge, all
of Grand Bay, Ala., Christine Faciane of Slidell, and Velma Stork of Bayou Le Batre; six
grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Warren and Matilda Lyons Clark; one brother,
Oliver J. Clark; and three sisters, Etta Clark, Genevieve Wright and Eva Ewing.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion.
January 5, 2000
Paul Bu
ddy Dupre [PHOTO]
Paul Buddy Dupre, 95, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:37 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to
funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
church, with interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his second wife, Irma Luke Boudreaux Dupre of Houma; one son, Nelson Joseph
Dupre of Houma; one stepson, Jerry Boudreaux of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. John (Rita Dupre)
Daigle of Houma; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Faquard (Florence) Lirette and Mrs. Raleigh
(Josephine) Breaux, both of Houma, and Mrs. Donald (Betty) Naquin of Bourg; one sister, Eula
Dupre Crochet of Houma; five grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 19
step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Velma Foret Dupre; his parents, Charles and Evela
Hebert Dupre; and four brothers, Charles, Gilbert, Cleveland and Wickles Dupre Sr.
He was a retired mechanic for Pellegrin Motors, a member of the East Park Volunteer Fire
Department and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
January 5, 2000
William Ned Trahan [PHOTO]
William Ned Trahan, 61, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houston, Texas, died at 11:30
p.m. Su
nday, Jan. 2, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in
Houma. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the church, with interment in St. Francis de
Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna Brien Trahan of Houston; his mother, Beatrice Dupre Trahan
of Houma; one son, Bryan Trahan of Shepherd, Texas; one brother, Robert Trahan of Houma; and
two grandchildren, Danielle and Christopher Mitchell Trahan, both of Shepherd.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rufus J. Trahan; and one brother, Daniel Trahan.
He was the project manager for the shuttle program at NASA.
Arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
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January 6, 2000
Albert Leonard Adams
Albert Leonard Adams, 89, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:35 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in
Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by one brother, Alvin Adams; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Mah
ler Adams; his parents, Albert F. and Sarah Boyer
Adams; one brother, Lionel Adams; and five sisters, Bridget Roundtree, Odette Long, Judith
Adams, Blanche Woodward and Ella Laird.
January 6, 2000
Larry F. Barrios
Larry F. Barrios, 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5,
2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's
Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic
Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Dian Oncale Barrios; his mother, Doris Clement Barrios; three sons,
Lanny, Lynn and Lee Barrios; two daughters, Debbie B. Badeaux and Donna B. Papa; one brother,
Randy Barrios; one sister, Janis Durocher; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raoul Barrios
January 6, 2000
Raymond "Doc" Fernandez
Raymond "Doc" Fernandez, 90, a native of Tampa, Fla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by one son, R. David Fernandez of Gonzales;
one daughter, Maria Fernendez Gros
of Thibodaux; one brother, Sergio Fernandez of Pensacola, Fla.; one sister, Ossie Rodriguez of
Tampa, Fla.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Lasseigne Fernandez; his parents John and Inez
Fernendez; and one sister, Mirta Fernandez.
He was a retired dentist and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
January 6, 2000
Larry A. Pelotto
Larry A. Pelotto, 34, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Jan. 5,
2000.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in
Labadieville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Ora Gaudet Pelotto; his mother and stepfather, Marion U. and Ronald
P. Comeaux; one daughter, Jesslyn Nicole Pelotto; one brother, Daniel J. Uzee; and two
stepbrothers, Raymond and Lawrence Pelotto Jr.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Pelotto; and his grandparents, Joseph and
Alice Mae Sevin Pelotto, and Simon P. and Edith B. Uzee.
He was an employee of Fred Carreras & Sons Mechanical Contractors Inc., and a parishioner of
St. Philomena Catholic Church.
January 6, 2000
Louis Joseph Prosper [PHOTO]
Louis Joseph Prosper, 87, a native o
f Loreauville and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 8:08
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou
Blue. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery in Theriot.
He is survived by one brother, not named; and three sisters, not named.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Billiot Prosper; his parents, Gaston and Clayna
Louviere Prosper; one brother, not named; and one sister, not named.
January 6, 2000
Raoul "Shu-Shu" Romero [PHOTO]
Raoul "Shu-Shu" Romero, 60, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at noon Friday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Eloi
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Louviere Romero of Houma; his mother, Leonie Romero
Vicknair of Houma; three sons and daughters-in-law, Raywood Romero and wife, Vicki, Miquel
Romero and wife, Esther, Renee Romero and wife, Allison; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Marion
(Kayla) Naquin, Mrs. Erick (Christie) Carrere, Mrs. Mike (Debbie) O'Connor and Lori Vedros; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Liefy "Nu-Nu" Romero and wife, Barbara, and Paul "Red" Romero and
wife,
Susie; seven grandchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jacynthia Lovell Romero; his father, Ophie Romero;
and one brother, Frank "Bee" Romero.
He was a construction operator for CMC Volute Construction.
Arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
January 6, 2000
Benjamin N. Roth Jr.
Benjamin N. Roth Jr., 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
4, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Presbyterian Church in
Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St.
Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He is survived by his wife, Alida Rose McNamara Roth; five sons, Thomas, Eugene, Richard, Mark
and Benjamin Roth III; two daughters, Ann Foret and Alida Chatham; two sisters, Betty R. Hebert
and Alice Frost; and 14 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin N. Roth Sr. and Edna Rhoades Roth.
He was a retired architect, a Nicholls State University engineering instructor, a U.S. Navy
World War II veteran and a member of First Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
January 6, 2000
Thomas Leonard Souza
Thomas Leonard Souza, 65, a native of Providence, R.I., and resident of Houma, died at 4:
45
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999.
Graveside services were Wednesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.
He is survived by two sons, Sean and Thomas Souza; one brother, Joe Souza; and one sister,
JoAnn Senna.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adlino and Mary Belmarce Souza.
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January 7, 2000
Henry "Cooter" Adams Sr.
Henry "Cooter" Adams Sr., 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in
Halfway Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Jones Adams of Houma; one son, Henry Adams Jr. of Schriever;
three brothers, Thomas Williams of Schriever, Webster Adams of Thibodaux, and Alex Adams of
Houma; and one sister, Louise Adams of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rubin Adams Sr. and Maggie Johnson Adams; one
daughter, Audrey Adams; two brothers, Clarence and Rubin Adams Jr.; and three sisters, Mary
Scott, Martha Nelson and Jennie Dunaway.
January 7, 2000
Janic
e B. Boudreaux
Janice B. Boudreaux, 45, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5,
2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Rogers Boudreaux; her mother, Enola Eymard Bourg; three
daughters, Maureen Strong, Roxanne Martin and Lola Richards; two brothers, Leroy "Jack" and
Carl J. Bourg; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin "Tan" Bourg.
She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
January 7, 2000
Malvin Luther Diagle [PHOTO]
Malvin Luther Daigle, 77, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:37 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 6, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Daigle
Memorial Cemetery at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue.
He is survived by his wife, Wilda Martin Daigle; one son, Verlon C. Daigle of Bayou Blue; one
daughter, Sandra Daigle Dupre of Bayou Blue; three stepdaughters, Carrin Songe and Susan
Boudreaux, both of Bayou Blue, and Joy Corley of Crestview, Fla.; one stepson, Peter Jamieson
of Houma; one br
other, Cleveland S. Daigle of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Ruth Daigle Adylotte of
Buffalo Gap, Texas, and Joan Yvonne Daigle Jett of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 18 grandchildren; and
26 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wif
e, Jerusha "Jackie" Daigle; his father, Henry John
Daigle; his mother, Odette Marie Robinson Daigle Martin; two brothers, John C. and Carroll P.
Daigle, both of Bayou Blue; one sister, Jeannette Daigle Cobb of Bayou Blue; and one
grandchild, not named.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and served as chief hospital corpsman from 1941 to
1961. He was a past president of Bayou Blue Coteau Lions Club and a past president of the Bayou
Blue Senior Citizens. He was a retired employee of Bayou Bouef Welding Supply and a parishioner
of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
January 7, 2000
Nelson Joseph DuBois [PHOTO]
Nelson Joseph DuBois, 92, a native and resident of Donner, died at 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6,
2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral
time Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church,
with interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Donald DuBois; and three grandchildren.
He was preced
ed in death by his wife, Alice Thibodeaux DuBois; his parents, Emile and Laura
Molaison DuBois; one brother, Sidney DuBois; and one sister, Agnes DuBois Ward.
He was a retired employee of Humble Oil and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
January 7, 2000
Nancy E. Jones
Nancy E. Jones, 65, a native and resident of Colfax, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999.
Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at Kramer Funeral Home in Colfax, with interment
in Aloha Cemetery in Colfax.
She is survived by her husband, John Jones Jr. of Colfax; three sons, John P. Jones and George
H. Jones, both of Channel View, Texas, and Jimmy L. Jones of Baytown, Texas; one daughter,
Ginger Thompson of Pitkin; two brothers, Jack and David Dryden, both of Houma; and six
grandchildren.
She was a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Alexandria.
January 7, 2000
Dolores T. Landry
Dolores T. Landry, 61, a native of Kraemer and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:30 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic
Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Lawrence
Cemetery in Kraemer.
She is survived by her parents, Herbert John Sr. and Emily Cortez Adams; two sons, Dale J. and
Jules M. L
andry; three daughters, Anne Ockmond, Emelie Cortez and Delia Kraemer; two brothers,
Jimmy and Herbert Adams Jr.; one sister, Shirley Rome; six grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Guidry.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Order of Lay Carmelites and a
parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
January 7, 2000
Desire A. Larousse
Desire A. Larousse, 90, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6,
2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St.
Lawrence Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by four sons, Tracy, Hitray and Norbert Larousse, all of Kraemer, and Danny
Larousse of Vacherie; three daughters, Vim Cortez, Renis Cortez and Lorraine Laroussee, all of
Kraemer; one brother, Edne Larousse; one sister, Olive Rome; 17 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Olena Martinez Larousse; his parents, Desire Sr. and
Elmira Granier Larousse; one brother, Felix Larousse; and three sisters, Elise Nicholas,
Eurnice Martinez and Elmira Adams.
He was the owner of Larousse Bar and Exxon Station and a parishio
ner of St. Lawrence Catholic
Church.
January 7, 2000
Kimberly Michelle Williams Meade [PHOTO]
Kimberly Michelle Williams Meade, 30, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma,
died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church, with burial in
Halfway Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Meade; her parents, Columbus Chris and Mildred Parker
Williams; three sons, Christopher and Trevionne Williams, and Devon Clark; one daughter,
Karinesha Clark; one half-brother, Lorenza Baker; and two sisters, Christal and Kenisha
Williams.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Myrtle Parker, and Columbus and
Beatrice Williams; and one son, Trevon Williams.
She was a bail bonding agent and a member of New Magnolia Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or live
plants may be sent to the family.
Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
January 7, 2000
Michael Rydell Vincent [PHOTO]
Michael Rydell Vincent, 23, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at
10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at th
e funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Michael Harvey and Rita Vincent; his foster parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Hayes Sr.; three brothers, Anthony, Willie and Isiah Vincent; two foster
brothers, Lawrence Hayes Jr. and Dexter Gasery; six sisters, Tawanda, Mercedee, Vanessa,
Clairese, Kashari and Cecile Vincent; and one foster sister, Araminta Hayes.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Martha Vincent and Haywood Clay; and three
brothers, Charles, Lawrence and Dominique Vincent.
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January 8, 2000
Malvin Daigle [PHOTO]
Malvin Luther Daigle, 77, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3:37 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 6, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Daigle
Memorial Cemetery at First Presbyterian Church in Bayou Blue.
He is survived by his wife, Wilda Martin Daigle; one son, Verlon C. Daigle of Bayou Blue; one
daughter, Sandra Daigle Dupre of Bayou Blue; three stepdaughters, Carrin Songe and Susan
Boudreaux, both of Bayou Blue
, and Joy Corley of Crestview, Fla.; one stepson, Peter Jamieson
of Houma; one brother, Cleveland S. Daigle of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Ruth Daigle Adylotte of
Buffalo Gap, Texas, and Joan Yvonne Daigle Jett of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 18 grandchildren; and
26 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jerusha "Jackie" Daigle; his father, Henry John
Daigle; his mother, Odette Marie Robinson Daigle Martin; two brothers, John C. and Carroll P.
Daigle, both of Bayou Blue; one sister, Jeannette Daigle Cobb of Bayou Blue; and one
grandchild, not named.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and served as chief hospital corpsman from 1941 to
1961. He was a past president of Bayou Blue Coteau Lions Club and a past president of the Bayou
Blue Senior Citizens. He was a retired employee of Bayou Bouef Welding Supply and a parishioner
of St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
January 8, 2000
Thomas Gervais
Thomas Joseph Gervais, 88, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 10:40 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic
Church. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Elda Bourgeois Gerv
ais; one daughter, Doodie Breaux; one brother,
Eddie Gervais; one sister, Adele Ernest; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Pauline Autin Gervais; one son, Wilmer
Gervais; one daughter, Doris Domangue; and one brother, Edward Gervais.
He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church.
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January 9, 2000
Marjorie Bernadette Berard
Marjorie Bernadette Berard, 62, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:45 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Church in Lockport.
Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Sherwood Adam Berard; two sons, Danny and David Bourgeois; one
daughter, Marion Benton; and six sisters, Gloria Holleman, Rose Naquin, Grace Warino, Pansy
Angelo, Shirley Bourgeois and Diana Fonseca.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter F. and Ida Baudoin Dempster; two brothers,
Adlis J. and Walter Dempster Jr.; and two sisters, Ruby Torres and Azalea Fritchman.
J
anuary 9, 2000
Mildred Marie Hebert [PHOTO]
Mildred Marie Hebert, 81, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 2:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary of Poiters in Mathews,
with interment in Holy Savior Mausoleum.
She is survived by one son, Nelton Joseph "Buddy/Red" Hebert Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lynn
Plaisance; one brother, Roland Sevin; one sister, Lena Bonvillain; seven grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelton Hebert Sr.; her parents, Noah and Faustine
Bertrand Sevin; one brother, Nolan Sevin; one sister, Edith Chaisson; and one grandson, not
named.
She was a parishioner of St. Hilary.
January 9, 2000
Arnold Lee Hunt Sr. [PHOTO]
Arnold Lee Hunt Sr., 88, a native of Toler, Ky., and resident of Houma, died at 12:25 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Terrebonne House, 1163 Museum Drive in Houma
and Arnold Methodist Church in Arnold, Pa.
He is survived by a special friend, Helen Cathy Gould of Indiana, Pa.; one son, Lee Hunt and
wife, Sally Hunt of Houma; one daughter, Elaine Miles of Eureka, Calif.; six grandchildren,
Bil
l Hunt of Hayward, Calif., David Hunt of Auburn, Calif., Daniel Hunt of Prescott, Ariz.,
Ryan Hunt of Houma, Jennifer Lopez of San Leandro, Calif., and Samantha Lopez of Oakland,
Calif.; two great-grandchildren; and five nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Meryl Kuhlman Hunt; his parents, Melvin and Lucenda Belle
May Hunt; three brothers, not named; and three sisters, not named.
He was a retired machinist for Union Spring and Manufacturing Company in Kensington, Pa., for
25 years and Betts Spring Company in San Leandro for 25 years.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
January 9, 2000
Joyce Authement Hutchinson [PHOTO]
Joyce Authement Hutchinson, 68, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2000.
Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by one daughter, Amy Hutchinson Shriner of Houma; one son-in-law, Franz Shriner
of Houma; three sisters, Iris Trahan and Winnie Rhodes of Houma and Iona Williamson of
Columbus, Ohio; one adopted brother, Carl Authement Sr. of Chauvin; and two grandchildren,
Leslie Anne Shriner and Erin Leigh Shriner.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Joseph H
utchinson; her parents, Paul Dupre and
Mary Hutchinson Dupre; her adopted parents, Robert R. and Viola T. Authement; and her
grandparents, Octave and Celezie Dupre.
She was a retired registered nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center and a parishioner of
St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Bernadette Catholic School, 309
Funderburk Ave., Houma, LA 70364.
January 9, 2000
Francis Daniel Pierce [PHOTO]
Francis Daniel Pierce, 87, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with
interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Richard "Dickie" Pierce of Houma and Wayne Daniel Pierce of
Metairie; one daughter, Sally Pierce Michel of Houma; eight grandchildren, Donna Pierce
Olivier, Carla Michel Timmons, Cheri Michel Hutchinson, Cristy Michel, Laurie Pierce, Katie
Pierce, Wayne Pierce Jr. and Scott Pierce; and six great-grandchildren, Ashley Olivier, Dustin
Olivier, Tyler Hutchinson, Justin Hutchinson, Sarah Timmons and Rachel Timmons.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Arceneaux Pierce; his parents, Lee Joseph Pi
erce
Sr. and Elvire Fournier Pierce; six brothers, Earl Pierce, Franklin Pierce Sr., Lawrence
Pierce, Alvin Pierce, Charlie Pierce and Lee J. Pierce Jr.; and two sisters, Alice Pierce
Martin and Gertrude Pierce Remont.
He was a retired employee for Texaco. He was a member of the Texaco Retirement Club and Holy
Rosary Usher Society. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
January 9, 2000
Mattie Parker Rae
Mattie Parker Rae, 91, a native of Amite and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, Jan. 5,
2000.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until service time Monday at Welsh
Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Religious services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home, with interment in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie Rae and Richard Cox of Hammond; five
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred C. and Lelia Estelle Parker Sr.; two brothers,
Fred C. Parker Jr. and John Davis Parker Sr.; and two sisters, Juanita Parker Law and Minnie
Parker Sessions.
She was a member of the Istrouma Chapter of the Eastern Star and White Shrine and a member of
Y.A.W.S. Church of the Way Presbyterian.
January 9, 2000
Margaret P. "Peggy" Porter Vilyus
Margaret P. "Peggy" Porter Vil
yus, 81, a native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and resident of
South Euclid, Ohio, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home in South Euclid.
Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church in Lyndhurst, Ohio, with
interment in All Saints Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Marilyn Vilyus former residents
of Houma and residents of Houston, Texas, Tim and Cordia Vilyus of Bay Village, Ohio, and Pat
and Joni Vilyus of Mesa, Ariz.; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Vilyus.
She was a parishioner of St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church and a member of the Elysium Skating
Club. She did volunteer work for the American Red Cross.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities.
January 9, 2000
Eloise Cuneo Waguespack [PHOTO]
Eloise Cuneo Waguespack, 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
6, 2000.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Raymond L. Waguespack of Oceanside, Calif., Donald J. Waguespack
of Atlanta, Ga., and Gerald P. Waguespack o
f Baton Rouge; one brother, Hanson J. Cuneo of
Metairie; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis N. Waguespack; her parents, John Baptist Cuneo
Sr. and Aglia Mary LeCompte Cuneo; three brothers, George W. Cuneo, John Cuneo Jr. and Warren
Cuneo; and three sisters, Doris C. Cook, Ann Terpening and Gladys Cuneo.
She was a retired sales clerk at A.M. & J.C. Dupont and the Houma Bargain Store for many years.
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January 10, 2000
Cleveland L. Babin
Cleveland L. Babin, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass
was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two sisters, Barbara B. Charpentier and Levie B. Chauvin; and four nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Leah LeBoeuf Babin.
He was a farmer and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.
January 10, 2000
Ryan Michael Boudreaux
Ryan Michael Boudreaux, 10, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died at 8
a.m.
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie
Cemetery in Galliano.
He is survived by his parents, Al John Boudreaux Sr. and Lynelle Callais Smith; his
stepparents, Katie Breaux Boudreaux and Eddie Smith, M.D.; his grandparents, Joyce Doucet
Echette and Louis Echette Jr.; his great-grandfather, Freddie Doucet; two brothers, Al John
Boudreaux Jr. and Tyler Smith; two stepbrothers, Gregory and Christopher Smith; three
stepsisters, Amanda and Sara Rogers, and Stephanie Smith; and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleo and Rita Callais, and Alvin Orgeron; and his
great-grandmother, Lena Doucet.
He was a student at Holy Rosary School and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church. He also participated in basketball, baseball, swimming and football and was a hunter
and fisherman.
January 10, 2000
Alpheus Albert "Al" Deville
Alpheus Albert "Al" Deville, 73, a native and resident of Deville, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000.
Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. John the Baptist Church in Deville,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry N. Deville of Deville; two sons, Michael
D. Deville of
Lafayette, Paul D. Deville of Deville; one daughter, Nelwyn D. Zito of Baton Rouge; one
stepson, Shawn Nolan Daze of Deville; one stepdaughter, Hallie Daze Tassin of Pineville; one
brother, Thomas Deville of Duson; two sisters, Nadine Ryder and Bernadette Normand, both of
Deville; seven grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
He was a retired district plant manager for South Central Bell Telephone Company and had worked
in the Houma area. He was a U.S. World War II Navy veteran, a member of Kiwanis International
and a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
January 10, 2000
Antoinette Hazel Parfait Foret
Antoinette Hazel Parfait Foret, 64, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma.
Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in Holy Family Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, John Foret Jr. of Houma; four daughters, Earline Stephens, Aileen
Darnell and Carlene Pellegrin, all of Houma, and Arlene Salman of Kenner; three brothers,
Kirvin, Antoine and Oris Parfait, all of Dulac; one sister, Clara Dion of Houma; and eight
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alidore and Frances Francis Parfait; one brother,
Irvin Pa
rfait; and two sisters, Joyce and Lucretia Parfait.
She was a homemaker, a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a parishioner of Holy
Rosary Catholic Church.
January 10, 2000
John Joseph "Junius" Pertuit
John Joseph "Junius" Pertuit, 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Marrero, died at 11:05
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass was
scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial
in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Marie Dupre Pertuit; three sons, John Pertuit and wife,
Vernice, Wayne Pertuit and wife, Sherry, and Allen Pertuit and wife, Debra; four daughters,
Mrs. Merlin (Carolyn Lou) Vegas, Mrs. Alex (Linda) Autin, Laura M. Pertuit and Ann L. Pertuit;
two brothers, Samuel P. and Lloyd P. Pertuit; two sisters, Dola Gaudet and Catherine Punch; 12
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Laura Martin Pertuit.
He was a retired pipeyard foreman for John-Manville Corporation and a parishioner of St. Mary's
Nativity Catholic Church.
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January 11, 2000
Maurice C. Aitch [PHOTO]
Maurice C. Aitch, 64, a native of Houma and resident of Houston, Texas, died at 3 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 7, 2000.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Carl-Barnes Funeral Home in Houston, with
interment in Paradise Cemetery North in Houston.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Alyne Johnson Aitch; two sons, Maurice C. Aitch Jr. of
Houma, and Hilton Aitch of Houston; five daughters, Nathalie Aitch Garrett, Andrea Aitch
Oliver, Angela Aitch Ellis and Michelle Aitch Albrow, all of Houston, and Linda Aitch of Houma;
one brother, Alton Aitch of Houston; two sisters, Gertie A. Stewart of Houma, and Billie Marie
Aitch of Houston; four nephews, Master Sgt. Gregory C. Aitch Sr. and Jerome McGowan, both of
New Orleans, Ronald McGowan of South Carolina, and Floyd Jackson of Houma; and two nieces,
Giezel Bradley and Debbie Williams, both of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowery W. Aitch Sr. and Ella C. Arceneaux; his
stepfather, the Rev. Adam J. Arceneaux Jr.; his stepmother, Alberta Aitch; two brothers, Lloyd
J. Henry Sr. and Lowery W. Aitch Jr.; and one sister, Mary Francis McGowan.
He was retired, a member of the Baptist faith and had resided in Houston for 40 years.
Carl-Barnes Funeral Home in Houston is in charge of arran
gements.
January 11, 2000
Edea Ancelet
Edea Ancelet, 95, a native of Kaplan and resident of Jennings, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Robison Funeral Home in
Sulphur. Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in
Sulphur, with burial in Mimosa Pines Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Lester Ancelet and wife, Jackie, of Jennings; one daughter,
Genevieve "Gene" Ancelet of Jennings; one daughter-in-law, Lorraine Ancelet of Houma; two
brothers, Leon Guidry of Marksville, and Joseph Guidry of Opelousas; two sisters, Nella Meaux
of Kaplan, and Hilda Clifton of DeQuincy; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Ancelet; and one son, Carroll Ancelet, M.D.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Catholic Church for 70 years.
January 11, 2000
Gilbert Joseph Guy
Gilbert Joseph Guy, 84, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 10, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in
Chauvin. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in
the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son,
Lawrence Guy of Bourg; two daughters, Beverly Douet of Breaux
Bridge, and Eula Mae Trahan of Chauvin; one brother, Whitney Guy of Chauvin; four sisters,
Mabel Benoit, Vivian Eschete, Marie LeBouef and Hazel Scott, all of Chauvin; 12 grandchildren;
and 22 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Lirette Guy; his parents, Desiree and Julia
Trahan Guy; four brothers, Sidney, Henry, Lawrence and Willey Guy; and three sisters, Louisa
Blanchard, Evalina Authement and Fabiola Lirette.
He was a retired fisherman and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
January 11, 2000
Lillian Bourg Brunet LeBouef [PHOTO]
Lillian Bourg Brunet LeBouef, 80, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, die
d at 9 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in
Bisland Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Whitney LeBouef; two sons, Aaron and Paul Brunet, both of
Houma; two daughters, Marie Stokes and Penny LeBouef; one brother, Harry Bourg; 14
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Houston Brunet; her parents, Alidor and
Virginia Hammecker Bourg; two sons, Alvin and Harry Brunet; six
brothers, Robert, Morgan,
Andrew, Lawrence, Elvin and Henry Brunet; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
January 11, 2000
Lawrence McMullen [PHOTO]
Lawrence McMullen, 52, a native of El Dorado, Kan., and Oklahoma, and resident of Grand Isle,
died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in Houma of cancer.
A private memorial service was held Friday at his daughter's home in Houma. He donated his body
to cancer research at Tulane University.
He is survived by one son, Jeffery McMullen of California; two daughters, Keli Bourque of
Houma, and Tammy McMullen of Grand Isle; two brothers, Pat McMullen of St. Louis, Mo., and Mike
McMullen of Miami, Fla.; and one sister, Ann Wolters of Catoosa, Okla.
He was a former welder and pipe fitter, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran who served in the Army
Special Forces and was a resident of Grand Isle for 34 years.
January 11, 2000
Joshua "Tu-Tu Boy" Mitchell [PHOTO]
Joshua "Tu-Tu Boy" Mitchell, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at
1:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home and from 4 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at New Rising Sun 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, Georgia Jackson Mitchell; four sons, Earl Ray Mitchell and wife,
Freddie Mae, and Larry Mitchell and wife, Gloria, all of Houma, Gregory Bruce Mitchell and
wife, Janice, of Baton Rouge, and Don Craig and wife, Patsy, of South Carolina; five daughters,
Mrs. Roosevelt (Emelda) Stringer, Mrs. Nolan (Susanne) Harris Jr., Mrs. George (Valerie)
Campbell and Arline Mitchell, all of Houma, and Mrs. Arthur (Veronica) Thomas of Baton Rouge;
one adopted daughter, Rosalee Sanders; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Taylor Bickham and Joshua Mitchell Sr.; and
three grandchildren, Gregory Bruce, Joshua Mitchell Jr. and Tyus Dant Perrier.
He was a retired employee of Southdown Sugar Refinery and the Terrebonne Parish School Board.
He was president of the Deacon and Trustee Board of New Rising Sun Baptist Church, president of
the Terrebonne Parish Men's Day Association and served as president of the Southern Echoes for
more than 50 years. He was a member of Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 F & AM for 38 years and
served as Chaplain Emeritus. He was also chaplain of TEA Federal Credit Union Board of
Directors, a member of the Union Citizens Club and one of the founders of the New Rising Sun
Soul Specials.
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January 12, 2000
Olivier B. Angelette
Olivier B. Angelette, 93, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:25 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart
Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by five daughters, Vergis A. Pitre, Theresa LeVasseur, Irma A. Dupont, Doris A.
Begnaud and Audrey Veazey; one sister, Olivia Toups; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren;
and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nolia Terrebonne Angelette; his second wife, Odile
Blanchard Angelette; his parents, Emile and Marie Perrin Angelette; one son, Leo Angelette; one
daughter, Olivia "Tut" Lefort; and seven brothers and sisters, not named.
He was a lifelong trawler in the Lafourche area and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church.
January 12, 2000
Jack Bellizana Jr. [PHOTO]
Jack Bellizana Jr., 59, a native of Gibson and resident of Austin, Texas, died at 3:15 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2000.
Wake s
ervices will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at New Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Houston,
Texas. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Veterans
Memorial Cemetery in Houston.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Clay Bellizana; one son, Joel Bellizana; two daughters,
Jacqueline Bellizana Ford and Ane Alfred; one brother, Charles Bellizana of Gibson; nine
sisters, Eula B. Allen, Margaret B. Clark and Wavernell B. Belcher, all of Houma; Delores B.
Cheavis and Janet B. Ruffin, both of Gibson, Brenda B. Aubert of Gardenia, Calif., Wilma B.
Hawkins of Colorado Springs, Colo., Carolyn B. McGill of Avondale, and Carmen W. Bolden of
Harvey; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Bellizana Sr. and Vellia Robinson Bellizana; his
paternal grandparents, Raphael and Susan Bellizana; his maternal grandparents, Nathaniel and
Ellen Robinson; and one sister, Elouise B. Payne.
He was a certified public accountant and a U.S. Army veteran. He was valedictorian of his
graduating class at Southdown High School and a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge.
January 12, 2000
Kitty Butler
Kitty Butler, 92, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Grea
ter Bight Morning Star Baptist
Church in New Orleans. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial
in Providence Memorial Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Janann Butler; five brothers, Arthur,
Edward, Nick and Clarence Butler, and Thomas Billizon; and two sisters, Sarah Washington and
Eveline Robinson.
She was a retired factory worker, a deaconess and a member of Greater Bright Morning Star
Baptist Church.
January 12, 2000
Lula A. LeBlanc
Lula A. LeBlanc, 85, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12,
2000.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Avery LeBlanc; and two sisters, Mrs. Scuddy (Louella) LeBlanc and
Mrs. Earjie (Ena) Knight.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson LeBlanc; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexon
Allemand; and five sisters, Maggie Theriot, Anita Roussell, Simonia Dufrene, Winnie Chiasson
and Rena Allemand.
She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.
January 12, 2000
Lois Lirette Trahan [PHOTO]
Lois Lirette Trahan, 88, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.
12, 2000.
Visit
ation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Wade Trahan Sr.; three daughters, Ismay Trahan Naquin, Virginia
Trahan Pitre and Mary Jane Trahan Price; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anathole Jean Baptiste Trahan; her parents, Julian
and Virginia Henry Lirette; five brothers, Foster, Edgar, Ashley, Gilda and Smiley Lirette; and
three sisters, Helen Lirette Trahan, Louella Lirette Guy and Lilly Mae Lirette Guy.
She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
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January 14, 2000
Vivian Bell
Vivian Bell, 77, a native of Junction City, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Allen
Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11
a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Bell Sr. of Thibodaux; four sons, Milton G. and
Patrick W. Bell, both of New Orleans, Robert J. Bell Jr. of Dallas, Texas, and George H. Bell
of Baton Rouge; two brothers, James George of San Diego, Calif., and Wiley George Jr. of Los
Angeles, Calif.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Dealia Clark George; and one grandson, John
Robert Bell.
She was a retired educator for the Lafourche Parish school system, a former educator of St.
Helena Parish school system and a charter member of the Charming Ladies Club. She was
missionary president of Central Louisiana Conference of A. M. E. Church for eight years, a
member of the Stewardess Board and a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. She was a past
worthy matron and a member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23 Order of the Eastern Star of Thibodaux.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Robert and Vivian Bell Scholarship
Fund at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church.
January 14, 2000
Peggy Joe Williamson Constrantiche [PHOTO]
Peggy Joe Williamson Constrantiche, 67, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at
11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to f
uneral time today at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral
services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
in Bourg.
She is survived by her husband, George Junius Constrantiche; one son, Johnny Hopmann; and two
daughters, Judy Hopmann McKeon and Jamie Hopmann.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel David and Emeral Tatum Williamson; and one
half-sister, Desi Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
January 14, 2000
Mozana C. Gisclair
Mozana C. Gisclair, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:07 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13,
2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at United Methodist Church in Golden
Meadow. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie
Cemetery in Galliano.
She is survived by two sons, Jimmie and Wiley Gisclair; Doris "Toot" Cheramie and Debra
"Cricket" Jerstad; one sister, Judith Pitre; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two
step-great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon "Min" Gisclair; her parents, Ernest and Vina
Pitre Cantrelle; one son, Raleigh "Do" Gisclair; two brothers, Percy and Henry Cantrelle; three
sisters, Alida Hebert, Angelle Crosby and Viola Gisclair; and one grand
son, Leon Jerstad.
She was a member of United Methodist Church.
January 14, 2000
Emily Marcell Broussard Green
Emily Marcell Broussard Green, 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday,
Jan. 9, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and from
10:15 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at
noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by four daughters, Gloria Green Bell, Audrey Mae Green Moten and Adrianne Marie
Green Epps, all of Raceland, and Rachel Lee Green of Morgan City; one brother, Thomas Lawrence
of Raceland; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Green; and her parents, Alfred and Clamars
Anderson Broussard.
She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
January 14, 2000
Nobie Benoit Guillot
Nobie Benoit Guillot, 95, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan.
13, 2000.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church. Mass will
be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by three sisters, Sadie Roger, Eunice Gautreaux and Mildred Boudreaux.
She was preceded in death by he
r husband, Andrew J. Guillot; her parents, Wallace and Angele
Thibodaux Benoit; and three sisters, Mabel Kerne, Lottie Benoit and Nola Belteau.
January 14, 2000
Rance "Cisco" Mitchell Jr.
Rance "Cisco" Mitchell Jr., 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:15
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Deweyville
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Mitchell; one son, Cance Mitchell; one brother, Lawrence
Lee Mitchell of Houma; and three sisters, Gerina Victor of Schriever, Rose Ann Freeman of
Gibson, and Evla Pearl Williams of Sacramento, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rance Sr. and Martha Mitchell; one son, Rance "Big"
Mitchell III; and one brother, Authur Mitchell.
He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of the Baptist faith.
January 14, 2000
Herman Robinson
Herman Robinson, 78, a native of Greenwood and resident of Labadieville, died Monday Jan. 10,
2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in
Labadieville. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Mary Lee Robi
nson Dangerfield of Morgan City; six stepchildren,
Lloyd Sr., Danny Ray, Troy, Kenneth and Earl Robinson, all of Morgan City, and Mauri Scoby of
Baton Rouge; one stepsister, Elizabeth Jones of Greenwood; 11 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Sanders Robinson; and his parents, Cleater and
Walter Robinson.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Deacon Board and a member of New Belmont Baptist
Church.
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January 15, 2000
Stella Mae Verrett Benoit
Stella Mae Verrett Benoit, 73, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 3:10
p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass was
scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the funeral home.
She is survived by one son, Joachim Benoit of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Hilda) Pitre
and Mrs. Henry (Anna) Luke, both of Houma, and Mrs. Gilbert (Shirley) Duplantis of Bourg; four
brothers, Lawrence, Ray and Charlie Duthu, all of Houma, and Norris Duthu of Bayou Vista; two
sisters, Florence LeBouef of Bayou Blue, and Helen Duthu of Bayou Vista; eight grandchi
ldren;
and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joachim Anthony Benoit; her mother and stepfather,
Leona Fredrick Duthu and Sydney Duthu; her father, not named; and one brother, Roy Duthu.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
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January 16, 2000
Viola Autin Bourgeois
Viola Autin Bourgeois, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died at 11:47 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Bourgeois; three sons, Curtis Callais, Howard Callais
Jr. and Harry Tivet; three stepsons, David, John and Richard Bourgeois; one daughter
, Christina
Theriot; one stepdaughter, Lisa Alario; two sisters, Oliza Champagne and Yvonne Eymard; seven
grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sandras and Celestine Bruce Autin; one stepdaughter,
Marie Foret;
six brothers, Gilmay, Steve, Kilren, Francis, Wilfred and Loris Autin; and three
grandchildren.
January 16, 2000
Joyce A. Breaux
Joyce A. Breaux, 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lockport, died at 11:35 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000.
Visitation was held on Friday.
She is survived by her husband, Martin Breaux Sr.; her father, Nicholas Ancar; three sons, Glen
Meranto, Keith Meranto and Martin Breaux Jr.; one daughter, Jennifer Meranto Kellar; two
brothers, Gilbert and Dudley Ancar; one sister, Veda Sartalamachia; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Blazio.
She was a member of Valentine Missions Baptist Church.
January 16, 2000
Beatrice Wilson "J.H." Coe
Beatrice Wilson "J.H." Coe, 93, a native of Dothan, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 6:30
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Ward-Wilson Funeral Home in
Dothan. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in
Dothan City Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Ludene Coe Miller of Houma; three half-sisters, Hazel Love of
Dothan, Nellie Tindell of Cottonwood, Ala., and Blondell Underwood of Tallahassee, Fla.; three
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preced
ed in death by her husband, James "J.H." Homer Coe; her parents, Christopher and
Gusta Underwood Wilson; four brothers, not named; and two sisters, not named.
She was a homemaker.
January 16, 2000
Louise Dalise Belanger Crochet [PHOTO]
Louise Dalise Belanger Crochet, 96, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:49
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at
Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with
interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by eight grandchildren, Anthony W. Galliano Jr., Frank J. Galliano, Lynn P.
Galliano, Anita G. Walgamotte, Janice G. McGee, Carolyn C. Liner, Eddie G. Crochet and Linda C.
Harges; 10 great-grandchildren, Sharon Sherwood, Deborah Johnson, Marie Walgamotte, James
Walgamotte, Anthony P. Galliano, Sam Stoufflet, Randi Lynn Hotard, Angela Crochet, Desiree
Harges and Darion Harges; and eight great-great-grandchildren, Stephen Sherwood, Maegan
Authement, Haley Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Caitlyn Galliano, Kelli Lynn Liner, Dalise Louise
Walgamotte and Micaela Lynn Walgamotte.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Leonard Crochet; her parents, Frank Joseph
Belanger and Eliska Lapeyrouse Belanger; three sons, Donald Crochet, Lawr
ence Crochet and
Carrol Crochet; one daughter, Madeline Crochet Galliano; two great-grandsons, Lawrence Anthony
Galliano and Michael J. Galliano; two brothers, Anthony Belanger and Whitney Belanger; and one
sister, Agnes "Nez" Belanger Hebert.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
January 16, 2000
David Jeffrey Duplantis [PHOTO]
David Jeffrey Duplantis, 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:19 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
15, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his mother, Pearl Lirette Duplantis of Houma; three sisters, Bonnie
Duplantis, Mrs. Gary (Pat) Brunet and Mrs. Mike (Millie) Wren of Houma; and many nieces,
nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Duplantis.
He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TARC or the American Heart Association.
January 16, 2000
Ernest William Knight
Ernest William Knight, 63, a native of Vermont and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, Jan.
3, 2000.
He is survived by one son, Thomas Knight; and four grandchildren.
January 16, 2000
Ulger F. Lan
dry
Ulger F. Landry, 89, a native of Chackbay and resident of Vacherie, died at 9:55 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 15, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
in Vacherie. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Edianne Brock Landry; three daughters, Rose L. Falgoust, Gloria L.
Boe and Dorothy L. Guillot; one brother, Foster Landry; one sister, Lillian Caillouet; 14
grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Froizin Landry and Laiza Trosclair Landry; five
brothers, Louis, Valmont, Luke, Amelius and Wilson Landry; and one sister, Frazine L. Rodrigue.
January 16, 2000
ONeil Legendre Sr.
ONeil Joseph Legendre Sr., 83, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 15, 2000.
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 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by one son, ONeil Legendre Jr.; two stepdaughters, not named; two brothers,
Norman and Norris Legendre; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Kreamer; hi
s second wife, Notilia Hebert
Legendre; his parents, Permilas and Notilia Rodrigue Legendre; one brother, not named; and two
sisters, not named.
January 16, 2000
Lucy May Rodrigue
Lucy May Rodrigue, 92, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 13, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in
Paincourtville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by one brother, Edward A. Rodrigue.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward J. and Ida Martin Himel Rodrigue; one brother,
George Rodrigue; and one sister, Jeanne Rodrigue.
She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society and was a sacristan of
the church.
January 16, 2000
Isaac Short Sr.
Isaac Short Sr., 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, Jan.
8, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in
Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Beulah
Cemetery in Gibson.
He is survived by one daughter, Betty Johnson of Gibson; three brothers, Morris Owens and wife
Willa; Bernie Owens of Los Angeles; and Roland Owens and wife Elma of Gibson; six
grandchildren; and th
ree great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lela Short; his parents, Mose Short Sr. and Rebecca
Poindexter Short Owens; one son, Isaac Short Jr.; one brother, Clarence Short Sr.; three
grandchildren, Lorraine and Gerald Short and Julie Robinson; and three great-grandchildren, not
named.
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January 17, 2000
Garland Ray Dean Baber Sr. [PHOTO]
Garland Ray Dean Baber Sr., 75, a native of Pontotoc, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at
12:29 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2000.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral
services and a Masonic service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in
Garden of Memories Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Ray Dean Baber Jr. of Houma, and Dee Baber of Oklahoma; three
daughters, Roseann Underdonk and Tina LeBlanc, both of Houma, and Mrs. Mike (Donna) Domangue of
Gray; two sisters, Molly Perry of Chula Vista, Calif., and Mary Hayes of Lindsay, Okla.; 12
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was pr
eceded in death by his parents, Roy Westley and Ruby Colley Baber; one son, Dan Ditto;
and one brother, Re
don Baber.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a member of the Masons for more than 40 years.
January 17, 2000
Leon "Myok" Cortez
Leon "Myok" Cortez, 90, a native and resident of Bayou Beouf, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan.
16, 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St.
Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Donald Joseph Cortez; three daughters, Mary Lee Simoneuax, Tina Wald
and Bonnie Thibodaux; four stepbrothers, Phillip, Callais, Percy and Lawrence Cortez; two
stepsisters, Dorothy Granier and Almarine Falgout; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;
and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Camallia Rome Cortez; his parents, Albert Nicholas and
Elodie Kraemer Cortez; one son, Leon Joseph Cortez Jr.; one brother, Nelson Cortez; two
stepbrothers, Nicholas and Antoine Cortez; one stepsister, Corrine C. Ordoyne; one
great-granddaughter, Evelyn; and one great-great-grandson, Joseph.
He was a fisherman and a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church.
January 17, 2000
Joseph Norris Griffin
Joseph Norris Griffin, 74, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 8 p.m.
Sa
turday, Jan. 15, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by four sons, Russell, Bobby, Jimmy and Norris Griffin; seven daughters, Marilyn
Ordoyne, Helen Bailey, Judy Broussard, Sherry Lirette, Cathy Lirette, Kayla Fitch and Frances
Chaisson; one brother, Harry A. Griffin Sr.; one sister, Elizabeth White; 25 grandchildren; and
11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydlian Marie Vedros; his parents, Davis and Margaret
Matherne Griffin; one son, Andrew Griffin; one daughter, Vivian Robichaux; two brothers, Elvis
and Alvin Griffin; two sisters, Margie Falgout and Clara Matherne; and one grandson, Toby
Griffin.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of American Legion Post No. 83 and a parishioner of Holy
Savior Catholic Church.
January 17, 2000
Roy Charles Hebert
Roy Charles Hebert, 81, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart
Funeral Home in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with
burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery in Raceland.
He is survived
by one son, Charles Anthony Hebert and wife, Pat; one daughter, Mrs. Edward
(Marlene) Ledet Sr.; one brother, George Hebert; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Amelie Luquette Hebert; his parents, Noah and Sidonia
Arcement Hebert; and one sister, Lillian Hebert Waguespack.
He was a fisherman and a member of the Catholic faith.
January 17, 2000
Mable Mary LeBouef [PHOTO]
Mable Mary LeBouef, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17,
2000.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Calvin LeBouef; one stepson, Carroll LeBouef; five grandchildren;
nine step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 12 step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel LeBouef; her parents, Junius and Emily Breaux
Chaisson; two brothers, Junius and Melvin Chaisson; and four sisters, Flasie Guidry, Ida
Duplantis, Snider Scott and Francis Carlos.
She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.
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January 18, 2000
Mary Jane Mitchell Campbell
Mary Jane Mitchell Campbell, 64, a native of Houma and resident of Morgan City, died at 7:55
a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First
United Pentecostal House of Prayers Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Joel Darby; three sons, Roy and Kent Campbell Jr. and Clarence
J. Mitchell III; three daughters, Charlene Campbell, Cloie Scoggins and Linda Walker; two
brothers, Jessie and Junius Mitchell; four sisters, Eva Spinks, Mary Ann Robert, Shirley Duke
and Della Spinks; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Joseph Mitchell Sr. and Edvilla Verrett
Mitchell; one son, Steve Huey LeJaunie; one daughter, Pamela Campbell; six brothers, Sidney,
Irvin, Jimmy, Calvin, Nolan and Clarence Mitchell Jr.; and five sisters, Dora Billiot, Delma
Foret, Eula Vining, Florence Vining and Mary Lucille Mitchell.
January 18, 2000
Anna Johnson [PHOTO]
Anna Marie Johnson, 45, a native of Charleston, S.C., and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 17, 2000.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.
m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
She is survived by her husband, Anthony Dennis Johnson of Columbia, S.C.; one son, Joseph
Michael Johnson of Houma; one daughter, Francine Denise Johnson of Wagoner, Okla.; two
brothers, Martin L. Rozier III and Russell Miller, both of Key West, Fla.; and one sister,
Donna Theresa Vernon of Charleston.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Ethel Rozier of Burns, Ore.; one daughter,
Margaret Elizabeth Johnson of Houma; one brother, Jimmy Carl Rozier of Charleston; and two
sisters, Marcia Agnes and Lisa Bernise Rozier, both of Charleston.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal faith.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
January 18, 2000
Lucille DeHart Naquin [PHOTO]
Lucille DeHart Naquin, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17,
2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment
in St. Eloi Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Lynn W. and L.J. Naquin Jr., both of Houma; two daughters, Mrs.
William (Neva) Morris Jr. and Geraldine N. Lovell, both of Houma; two brothers, Lovell DeHa
rt
Sr. of Theriot and Murphy DeHart Sr. of Houma; one sister, Hilda Champagne of Theriot; 10
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Joseph Naquin Sr.; her parents, Anderson and
Aurelia LaCoste DeHart; two brothers, Irvin and Earls DeHart Sr.; one sister, Bessie LaCoste;
and one grandson, Joel Lovell.
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January 20, 2000
Hobie Gerard Boudreaux & Emmie Rebecca Boudreaux
Hobie Gerard and Emmie Rebecca Boudreaux, infant twins, natives and residents of Napoleonville,
died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 10:30 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 the church
cemetery.
They are survived by their parents, Troy and Yvette Fruge Boudreaux; their grandparents, Bruce
and Christine Gros Boudreaux, and Jean Latiolais Fruge; several aunts and uncles, Rebecca
Fruge, Noah and Linda Fruge, Larry and Karen Fruge and Dustin Boudreaux; and many other
relatives and friends.
They were preceded in death by their grandfather, Noe "Blackie" Fruge Jr.
Landry's Funeral Home i
n Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.
January
20, 2000
Charles David Easterlin
Charles David Easterlin, 50, a native of Dorchester, S.C., and resident of Thibodaux, died at
7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Janie Lirette Easterlin; one son, Casey Bonvillian; one daughter,
Tammy Easterlin Trosclair; three brothers, Arthur, Gerald and Pinckney Easterlin Jr.; and one
grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pinckney Easterlin Sr.; two brothers, Rohdrick and
Westley Easterlin; and two sisters, Mary Morgan and Lillian Hoffman.
January 20, 2000
Theresa M. Geiling
Theresa M. Geiling, 51, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 5:44 p.m. Monday, Jan.
17, 2000.
Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral
services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery.
She is survived by her companion, Raymond James Lee; her mother, Lena Gregoire Verdin; one son,
James John Geiling; two daughters, Amanda Marie Geiling and Miranda G. Breazeale; five
brothers, "Big" Joe, "Little" Joe, Tommy, Timmy and Ji
mmy Verdin; one sister, Lucretia Egbi;
and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Geiling; her father, Albert Verdin; one
brother, Paul Jerry Verdin; and one sister, Patricia Lee.
January 20, 2000
Estelle Dennis Hitch
Estelle Dennis Hitch, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, with
burial in St. John Episcopal Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She is survived by one son, Bill Hitch and wife, Evelyn, of Enterprise, Ala.; two brothers,
Michael and Clyde Dennis, both of Thibodaux; three sisters, Pearl George, Lottie Soignet and
Emily Rodrigue, all of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard M. Hitch Sr.; her parents, O.F. "Tobe" and
Emily Webre Dennis; and one sister, Elizabeth Gervais.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to "Coffee County Adult Daycare Center, 106
Douglas Brown Circle, Enterprise, AL 36330 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 North
Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611.
January 20, 2000
William Daniel "Boone" Klieber
William Daniel "Boone" Klieber, 38, a native of Raceland and resident of Oates,
Mo., died
Monday, Jan. 17, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Rush
Funeral Home in Pineville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with
burial in Flatwoods Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Robbie and Danny Lee Klieber, both of Salem, Mo.; one daughter,
Joleen Klieber of Salem; his mother and stepfather, Mavis and Robert George of Flatwoods; his
father and stepmother, Kenneth and Margie Klieber of Columbus, Miss.; and his stepparents,
Leroy and Ellen Brandon of Lake Charles; two brothers, Mitchell Klieber of Pineville, and Steve
Klieber of Columbus; and five sisters, Rose Tullos of Columbus, Kathy Davis of Jena, Tammy
Brandon of Pollock, Kimberly Sanders of Colfax, and Missy Troquille of Flatwoods.
He was a supervisor with Pittsburg Tank and Tower Company, a certified welder and a member of
the Elks Lodge.
January 20, 2000
Cecilia Benoit Melancon
Cecilia Benoit Melancon, 103, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:38 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 19, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will
be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Zenon M. "Moon" Melancon; three daughters, Clemence, M. Ordogne,
Toudelle M. Gaubert and Leona M. Manuel; one brother, Clifton Benoit; 15 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clement P. Melancon; her parents, Arthur and Louisa
Ordogne Benoit; six brothers, Orestile, Alexie, Cleveland, Whitney, Clarence and Irvy Benoit;
and three sisters, Orestilia Martin, Clevia Naquin and Alexina Benoit.
January 20, 2000
Gabriella Weimer Melancon
Gabriella Weimer Melancon, 87, a native of Pauline and resident of St. Charles community, died
at 1:13 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in
Raceland.
She is survived by one son, Ralph Joseph Melancon; one daughter, Barbara Ann Melancon; four
brothers, Robert, Charles, Clement and Phillip Weimer; one grandchild; and one
great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Melancon; her parents, Clement and Maggie
Goodman Weimer; two brothers, Frank and Wendalyn Weimer; and two sisters, Marguerite W. Richard
and Mary W. Robichaux.
She was a member of the Altar Society, a member of the St. Charles Homemaker Club and a
parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
In lieu of fl
owers, memorial masses are preferred.
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January 21, 2000
Frank Edwin Billiot
Frank Edwin Billiot, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Port Sulphur, died at 6:26
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. today to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in
Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in
Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
He is survived by six sons, Demetris, James, Raymond, Davison, Edwin and Richard Billiot Jr.;
two daughters, Agnes Awell and Rose Billiot; one brother, Albert Billiot; 37 grandchildren; and
47 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Telesia B. Billiot; his parents, Isadore and Rosalie
Dardar Billiot; one son, Richard Billiot Sr.; two brothers, Edison and Wilson Billiot; and one
sister, Synder Dardar.
January 21, 2000
Junius J. Boudreaux
Junius J. Boudreaux, 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, died Friday, Jan. 21,
2000.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funer
al home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by four sons, Norris "Shorty", Russell, Carol and Johnny Boudreaux; four
daughters, Rose Thibodaux, Doris Boudreaux, Linda Andras and Lucy Sanchez; two sisters, Florida
"Flo" Bourgeois and Theresa Usey; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Richaux Boudreaux; his parents, Etienne and
Clemetine Andras Boudreaux; two sons, Larry and Ricky Boudreaux; five brothers, not named; and
three sisters, not named.
January 21, 2000
Morris J. Duet
Morris J. Duet, 74, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 20, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady
of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Leona Duet; two daughters, Mona Edwards and Gwen Angelette; three
brothers, David, Ivy and Eule Duet; two sisters, Exanna Terrebonne and Avalia Dufrene; two
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lezame and Rosanna Duet; two brothers, Edison and Orin
Duet; and one sister, Lezima Guidry.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps World War II veteran, a member
of the American Legion and a
parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
January 21, 2000
Alvin "Fuzz" Gaudet
Alvin "Fuzz" Gaudet, 64, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21,
200
0.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in
Mathews, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland.
He is survived by his wife, Louanna Hebert Gaudet; one son, Rene Gaudet; one daughter, Michelle
G. Pippen; one sister, Mildred G. Naquin; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Beulah Breaux Gaudet.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church.
January 21, 2000
Nicholas "Nick" Maucele
Nicholas "Nick" Maucele, 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Galliano, died at 12:48
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Galliano. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by a number of relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Jenether Cheramie Maucele.
He was the owner of Roscele Sports, an employee of WYES Channel
12 and a parishioner of St.
Joseph Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association.
January 21, 2000
Lucinda "Lynn" Sims [PHOTO]
Lucinda "Lynn" Sims, 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday,
Jan. 13, 2000.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home.
Wake services will be at 8 p.m. today at Residence Baptist Church. Dismissal services will be
at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Abbie Sims; two sons, Charles Sims of Encino, Calif., and James
Sims of Houma; two daughters, Renata and Abbie E. Sims, both of Houma; three brothers, Albert
and Arthur Sims and Donald Wolfe, all of Houma; three sisters, Adriena Sims, Mary Ann Robertson
and Doris Wolfe, all of Houma; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Turner; two brothers, Charles Sims Sr. and
Willie Mason; and one sister, Edna Robertson.
She was the secretary of Senator's Circle Residents Council, a member of the Usher Board No. 2
and a member of Residence Baptist Church.
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January 22, 2000
Arnold Anthony Autin Sr.
Arnold Anthony Autin Sr., 83, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, Jan.
20, 2000.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be available in Sunday's Houma Courier.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine LeBlanc Autin; four sons, Arnold Autin Jr., Donel Carl Autin
and Thomas Mark Autin all of Houma and John David Autin of Louisville, Ky.; three daughters,
Sybil Autin Talbot of Baton Rouge, Barbara Autin of Houma and Carla Autin of California; two
brothers, Buford Autin and J.C. Autin; three sisters, Audrey Autin Buquet and Mildred Autin
Cleckler of Houma and Pearl Autin Miller of Franklinton; and many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gibson Autin and Felicia Dufrene; his stepmother,
Augustine P. Autin; one son, Richard Paul Autin; and two brothers, Gibson Autin Jr. and Lloyd
Autin.
January 22, 2000
Iris Marie Dover Huff
Iris Marie Dover Huff, 70, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Houma and resident of
Pearl River for 36 years, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, of lung cancer.
Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic
Church in Pearl River, with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
She is survive
d by her children, Joseph C. Huff Jr. of Florida, Paul S. Huff of Hammond, Steven
M., Thomas L. and Sandra H. Anderson, all of Slidell, Paula H. Mackel of Metairie, and Lori H.
Langley of Denham Springs; two brothers, Lowry J. and M.A. "Tommy" Dover, both of Houma; one
sister, Eva Dover Keen of Houma; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Huff; and her parents, Joseph A. Dover Jr.
and Eunice Trosclair Dover.
She was a retired employee of Slidell Memorial Hospital where she worked as a switchboard
operator for 36 years. She was the former director of the C.C.D. program and a parishioner at
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She was the recipient of the Order of St. Louis Medal and
a former den mother of Cub Scout Troop No. 277 in Chalmette.
Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell handled funeral arrangements.
January 22, 2000
A.L. "Booster" Lewis [PHOTO]
A.L. "Booster" Lewis, 77, a native of Eustace, Texas, and resident of Gray, died at 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious
services will be at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories
Cemetery in Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Oleta Poole Lewis; one son, C. Randy Lewis of Houma; two
h
alf-brothers, not named; and six half-sisters, not named.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Edna Thomas Lewis; one brother, W.L.
"Buddy" Lewis; one half-brother, not named; and one grandchild, not named.
He was a Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy.
January 22, 2000
Lillian Stewart Trahan [PHOTO]
Lillian Stewart Trahan, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time today at Saint Luke Baptist Church in Bayou
Dularge. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Clarence Trahan, Leonard Trahan and wife, Rosalie, and Clifton
Trahan Sr. and wife, Josie all of Houma; four daughters, Mrs. Adrian( Mary Louise) Williams,
Mrs. Willie (Josephine) Bonvillain both of Houma, Mrs. Roosevelt (Deleria) Stovall of New
Orleans, and Mrs. Lloyd (Barbara) Boseman of New Iberia; 31 grandchildren; 59
great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Leonce Trahan; her parents, Daniel and Laura
Beauty Stewart; one daughter, Shirley Trahan; six brothers, James, Leonard, George, Howard,
Daniel and Clarence Stewart; and one sister, Louise Stewart.
She was a homemaker, a member of the
Deaconess Board and a member of Saint Luke Baptist Church.
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January 31, 2000
Armand Joseph Brunet Jr.
Armand Joseph Brunet Jr., 95, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 27, 2000.
Mass was at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Guidry Brunet; five sons, Kirby, Lawrence Sr., Allen Sr.,
Jerrel Sr. and Armand J. Brunet III; two daughters, Alice B. Hendricks and Christine B.
Cheramie; two brothers, Antoine and Sostine Brunet Sr.; four sisters, Gertie Collins, Isabelle
Guidry, Susan LeBlanc and Lorenza Rebstock; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Armand J. Brunet Sr. and Constance Ledet Brunet; one
brother, Dudley Brunet; one sister, Constance Breaux; and four grandchildren, not named.
He was a memb
er of the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
January 31, 2000
Elwin Joseph "Mannie" Duplantis Sr. [PHOTO]
Elwin Joseph "Mannie" Duplantis Sr., 69, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died
at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to
funeral time T
uesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Grand Caillou. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Voisin Duplantis of Houma; four sons, Elwin J. Duplantis Jr.
and wife, Jan, of Houma, Michael J. "Mike" Duplantis and wife, Rita, of Houma, Errol J.
Duplantis and wife, Cathy, of Grand Caillou, and Clark P. Duplantis Sr. and wife, Crystal, of
Dulac; three daughters, Mrs. Eldon (Hope) Bourg Sr. and Mrs. Warren (Laura M.) Duplantis, both
of Houma; and Mrs. Roger Dale (Octavia "Teddy") DeHart of Theriot; two brothers, Irvin Duplantis
of Grand Caillou, and Clarence Duplantis Jr., both of Houma; three sisters, Wilma Pellegrin of
Houma, Mildred Bourg of Grand Caillou, and Rita Dupre of Amelia; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence J. and Evelina Luke Duplantis Sr.; three
brothers, Alvin, Albert "Smile" and Wilber
t "Boy" Duplantis; and two sisters, Irene Carerre and
Eveline Boudreaux.
He was a retired fisherman and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church.
Arrangements are being handled by Chauvin Funeral Home.
January 31, 2000
Justin James Guidry
Justin James Guidry, 41, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30,
2000.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Victory
Assembly of God Church in Vacherie. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Cecile Rose Guidry; his stepmother, Viola Guidry; two stepsons, Don
and Al Dempster; one daughter, Aline Guidry; three stepdaughters, Eve Thibodeaux, Nora Hendon
and Hope Grainer; one stepbrother, Chad Durocher; one sister, Annette Guidry; and nine step-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. and Helen Adams Guidry; one stepson, Dan
Dempster; and two daughters, Stephanie and Christine Guidry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
January 31, 2000
Wilson Francis "Noot" Guidry Jr. [PHOTO]
Wilson Francis "Noot" Guidry Jr., 84, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at
1:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000.
Contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 f
or funeral information.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian Usie Guidry of Houma; four sons, Warren and Craig Guidry,
both of Houma, Lynn Guidry of Baton Rouge, and Todd Guidry of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter,
Mrs. James (Dena) Falgout of Kenner; one sister, Alice King of Bayou Dularge; and 13
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Francis Guidry Sr.; five brothers,
Wilton, Bennie, Mark, Raymond and Enoch Guidry; three sisters, Flossie Trahan, Philomena Rhodes
and Hazel Martin; and one grandchild, Mikalea Guidry.
He was a retired employee of Penzoil and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.
January 31, 2000
Wilma Arceneaux LaRose
Wilma Arceneaux LaRose, 84 a native of Marrero and resident of Lockport, died at 3 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Francis (Robina) Pitre and Mrs. Nolan (Rose) Ledet.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin "Van" LaRose; her parents, Louis and Edna
Chaisson Arceneaux; one brother, Malcolm Arceneaux; and two sisters, Edwina Arceneaux and Thelma
A. Loupe.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of t
he American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Post No. 83 and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.
January 31, 2000
Frederick J. "Fred" LeBlanc
Frederick J. "Fred" LeBlanc, 101, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at
7:03 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000.
A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Helen Burk of Texas; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Koehler; and his parents, Albert and Julia
Thibodeaux LeBlanc.
He was a U.S. Army World War I and World War II veteran, a lifetime member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post No. 3665, a member of the American Legion in Raceland and a parishioner of St.
Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
January 31, 2000
Claire Herrmann Luke
Claire Herrmann Luke, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of St. Bernard Parish, died at
11:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
She is survived by two sons, Eric and Lonnie Luke; two brothers, Donald and George Herrmann Jr.;
two sisters, Shirley Kelley and Carol Kern; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded
in death by her husband, Florian A. Luke; her parents, George Herrmann Sr. and
Johanna Sanchez Herrmann; two sisters, Gloria Schmidt and Georgianna LeFebvre; and two
grandchildren, not named.
January 31, 2000
Leona Engeron Rembert
Leona Engeron Rembert, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30,
2000.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 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 Terrebonne Memorial
Park Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Robert A. Rembert Sr. and Kenneth L. Rembert Sr.; one daughter,
Cheryl A. Rembert; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard A. Rembert; her parents, Theo and Regina Marie
Engeron; three brothers, Junius, O'Neil and Gillen Engeron; and four sisters, Emsie E. Bergeron,
Lillie E. Lopresto, Mabel E. Alleman and Martha E. Richaux.
She was a retired school teacher for the Terrebonne Parish school system and a parishioner of
Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.
January 31, 2000
Donald Andrew Toups Sr.
Donald Andrew Toups Sr., 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan.
30, 2000.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Landry's
Fune
ral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Nell Beary Toups; one son, Donald A. Toups Jr.; and one brother,
Edwin J. Toups Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin J. Toups Sr. and Maude Dill Toups.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force.
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