Obituaries from the Houma Courier for December 1999. Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
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December 1, 1999
Eddie Batiste
Eddie Batiste, 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonvil
le, died at 11:05 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church in
Labadieville. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Robert Lewis Sr. of Labadieville; two brothers, Ernest and Richard
Batiste, both of San Francisco, Calif.; four sisters, Elnora Johnson and Julia Batiste, both of
Labadieville, Emily Williams of Thibodaux, and Jessie Albert of San Francisco; and three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence Williams Batiste and Ernest Batiste Sr.; four
brothers, Dudley, John, Edward and Herbert Batiste; and one sister, Enola Henderson.
He was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church.
December 1, 1999
Yvonne Marie Noel Boudreaux
Yvonne Marie Noel Boudreaux, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died at 3:53
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in
Larose.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in
Thibodaux.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna Guidroz Boudreaux and Charles Boudreaux Sr.; and
one brother, Charles Boudreaux Jr.
She was a schoolteacher for more than 40 years, a religion teacher a
t Our Lady of the Rosary
Catholic Church and a church organist.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any charity.
December 1, 1999
Gwendolyn Chere Reed Cooks
Gwendolyn Chere Reed Cooks, 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Nov. 27,
1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Wake services
will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Kert Cooks of Thibodaux; her parents, Carrie Mel Johnson Reed
and Ernest Reed Jr.; two sons, Derrick and Floyd Reed, both of Thibodaux; one daughter,
Cordella Reed of Fort Riley, Kan.; three brothers, Ronald Reed Sr. of Lake Charles, Ernest Reed
III of Fort Riley, and Gregory Reed of Thibodaux; three sisters, Valerie Reed, Shaendler Green
and Carolyn Daggs, all of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cordella and Levi Johnson Sr. She was a member
of Moses Baptist Church.
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Dec. 1, 1999
Erica Crochet
Erica Joan Crochet, 43, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec.
1, 1999. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
She is survived by her parents, two brothers, and four sisters.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hazel and Viles Crochet Sr., and
Allie and Eve Griffin.
She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
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December 1, 1999
Beatrice Lagarde Hartman
Beatrice Lagarde Hartman, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday morning, Nov. 28,
1999
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Residence Baptist Church in Houma. Wake
services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesda
y at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday at the church, with interment in Union Benevolent Cemetery.
She is survived by five sons, Earl Jr., Ernest, Grayling, Kenneth and James A. Hartman, all of
Houma; five daughters, Bernadine H. Carter, Aletha H. Coleman, Paulette Hartman, Laverne H.
Short and Elizabeth Hartman, all of Houma; 47 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 12
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl A. Hartman Sr.; her mother, Elizabeth Nevers
Lagarde; her father, Taylor Lagarde; her stepmother, Ida P. Lagarde; two brothers, Sterling
King Sr. and Alfred Lagarde Sr.; one sister, Leola Lagarde Dennis; one grandson, Gregory
Hartman; and one great-grandson, Devon Gibbs.
She was a member of Residence Baptist Church, a member of the Senior Choir, a member of the
Order of Eastern Star J.J. Clement Chapter No. 15 and a member and president of the Women's
Uplift Society.
December 1, 1999
Vera Theriot Millet
Vera Theriot Millet, 86, a native of Madisonville and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 29, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Kenneth, Frank and Herbert Millet Jr., and David Van Alstine;
three daughters, Mary Anne Van Alstine, Jean Ellen Gunter and Vera Marie Millet; one brother,
F.P. Theriot of Vienna, Va.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert "Hobo" Millet; and her parents, F. Percy and
Florence Boudreaux Theriot.
She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a former member of the Catholic
Daughters of America. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Providence High
School in care of Annunziata Catholic Church or to the American Heart Association.
December 1, 1999
Kirby A. Naquin
Kirby A. Naquin, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29,
1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Green Oaks Memorial
Park Cemetery in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Benoit Naquin; one son, Gary
Naquin; two daughters, Lisa Naquin and Gwen N. Tiner; one sister, Phyllis N. LeBlanc; and three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kirby and Elda Chauvin Naquin Sr.
December 1, 1999
Louis Jeffries Laque Jr.
Louis Jeffries Laque Jr., a
leading figure in local Catholic education and community service
circles, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, after a long illness. He was 68.
Known to his friends as "Jeff," the Gray resident helped in the 1960s to establish what would
become known as Vandebilt Catholic High School. He was a fixture at the school, serving a term
as its board president in 1983 and in other school-related organizations, including the Terrier
Club and the Band Boosters.
In the business world, Laque worked at Terrebonne Ford in Houma for almost 40 years. He held
several positions there, including sales manager and customer relations coordinator.
But it was his work with the Catholic church and the Knights of Columbus that friends remember
most.
"He always has been extremely devoted and convinced of the value of a Catholic education," said
the Rev. Larry Cavell of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and a longtime friend of Laque.
Laque's support of Vandebilt began in the 1950s, when he worked at numerous fund-rai
sers for
St. Francis de Sales Boys' School. When supporters decided to build a new high school on
Hollywood Road, friends say, Laque was there. They recall him donating time at many events
since the high school's dedication in the spring of 1966. He also was a big supporter of the
school's athletic and band programs. One year, he attended all 3
3 Vandebilt basketball games -
home and away.
In 1997, he was inducted into the Vandebilt Hall of Fame.
"The man would give you the shirt off his back," Cavell said.
A parishioner of St. Francis de Sales, Laque received the Bishop's Medal of outstanding church
work.
In 1991, Laque was given the most prestigious honor for a lay Catholic, when Pope John Paul II
named him to the Order of St. Gregory the Great. At the time, he was one of only 150 Catholics
in Louisiana and one of 2,000 in the world to receive the honor.
He was devoted to the Knights of Columbus, where he served in several district and state
positions. In 1992, he became only the fourth layman to be given the organization's Past State
Deputy Award.
Laque was born in Boutte on Nov. 9, 1931. He graduated from E.D. White Catholic School,
Thibodaux College and St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church,
with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Pamelia Gentry Laque of Gray; one son, Louis Jeffries Laque III of
Houma; four daughters, Mrs. William (Pamelia L.) Curry and Tenna Bergeron, both of Gray, Shelia
Cheramie of Boutte, and M
rs. Alden (Deborah L.) Foret of Chauvin; one brother, Albert Laque of
Boutte; one sister, Janice Donnelly of Baytown, Texas; eight grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Jeffries Laque Sr. and Inez Babin Laque; and one
sister, Inez "Sue" McIntire.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Francis Elementary School
Endowment Fund, to the Vandebilt Catholic High School Endowment Fund or to the Louis Infant
Crisis Center.
December 1, 1999
Robert William "Bobby" Binnix
Robert William "Bobby" Binnix, 53, a native of Boston, Mass., and resident of Gray, died
Friday, Nov. 26, 1999.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
He is survived by his mother, Alice L. Radivouyk of San Diego, Calif.; six brothers, Johnny
Raspperry of San Diego, Michael Raspperry of Dallas, Texas, Eric Raspperry of Los Angeles,
Calif., Karl Raspperry of Gainsville, Fla., George Raspperry of Las Vegas, Nev., and Paul
Raspperry of Stewart, Fla.; and five sisters, Ann Marie Blackwell of Seattle, Wash., Dorothy
Williams of Gainsville, Alvee Raspperry of Del Mar, Calif., Merri Franklin of Maryland, and
Alena Raspperry of San Diego.
He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Raspperry; and one brother, Peter Raspperry.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
December 1, 1
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Anthony "Gitch" Luke
Anthony "Gitch" Luke, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Caillou, died Wednesday, Dec.
1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mona LeBeouf Luke; two daughters, Lisa Parfait and Melissa
LaJaunie; three brothers, Peter, Jaby and Terry Luke; one sister, Diane Marcel; six
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney and Edna Authement Luke Sr.; and two brothers,
Sidney and Whitney "Ronkey" Luke Jr.
He was a fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.
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December 2, 1999
Sadie T. Brunet
Sadie T. Brunet, 72, a native of Lockport and resident of Galliano, died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 30, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Wi
lbert J. and Jody J. Brunet; one daughter, Sarah A. Brunet; one
brother, Adam Triche; one sister, Maude Guidroz; 12 grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley J. Brunet; her parents, Henry and Effie
Soudelier Triche; one son, Wayne P. Brunet; three infant sons, not named; and one sister, Eve
Cressionie.
She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
December 2, 1999
Dorothy G. "Noonie" White
Dorothy G. "Noonie" White, 56, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 2:35 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at
the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
hall, with burial in Picou Cemetery in Chauvin.
She is survived by her mother, Wilma Guy Domangue; two sons, Darrell J. and Daniel J. White
Jr.; two daughters, Dorothy W. Chaisson and Dolores W. Koenig; two brothers, Wilson Guy Jr. and
Ranzel Domangue Sr.; one sister, Darlene Guy; and 11 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel J. White Sr.; her father, Wilson Guy Sr.; and
her stepfather, Shaffer Domangue.
She was a member of Harvest Full Gospel Church.
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DECEMBER 3, 1999
MARIE BECKHAM
Marie Coleman Beckham, 89, a native of Lake Charles, a former resident of Houma and resident of
Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Welsh Funeral Home in Baton
Rouge. Funeral services were scheduled for10 a.m today at the funeral home with interment in
Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, David Allen Beckam of Houston, Texas, Carey Coleman Beckham of
New Orleans, and Michael Stuart Beckham of Picayune, Miss.; six grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice L Beckham three brothers, Robert, Bob and
William Coleman; and one sister, Marjorie Reynolds.
DECEMBER 3, 1999
HARRISON JONES.
Harrison "Putt Too" Jones, 73, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:25 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 29, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Donald Jones of Marrero; two daughters, Catherine Jones Carter and
Martha Ann Jones, both of
Houma; one step-daughter, Paula Harris Jones of LaPlace; two
brothers, Henry Jones Sr. and Louis Jones Jr.; both of Houma; two sisters, Hester Mae Scott of
Marrero, and Louise Williams of New York; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Olivia Castle Jones and Louis Jones Sr.; and one
brother, Dan Jones.
He was a retired pipe fitter for SMATCO and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church.
DECEMBER 3, 1999
SIDNEY TRIGGS
Sidney "Black" Triggs, 61, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:40 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m to funeral time Saturday at St Paul Baptist Church in Lafourche
Crossing. Funeral services will be at11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by one brother, Jones Triggs of Lafourche Crossing, and five sisters, Clara
Triggs and Carrie Shelby, both of Raceland, Theresa Boyd and Ida Coleman, both of Thibodaux,
and Neomia Coleman of New Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah Triggs Sr. and Frances Allen Triggs; three
brot
hers, Joseph, Andrew and Elijah Triggs, Jr.; and two sisters Rosetta and Alberta Folse.
He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church.
DECEMBER 3, 1999
GERTRUDE WILTZ
Gertrude LeBlanc Wiltz, 90, a native of St Martinville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:40
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2,1999.
Visitation win be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in
Port Arthur,Texas
She is survived by one sister, Gertie L. Roussel.
She was proceded in death by her husband, Anthony Wiltz; her parents, Octave and Elisa Prados
LeBlanc, and two brothers, Calvin and John LeBlanc.
DECEMBER 3, 1999
IRBY DUGAS
Irbv Luke Dumas, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2,
1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Dugie Dugas and wife, Tinker; three daughters, Mrs. Sonny(Barbara)
Jackson, Mrs. Merlin (Colette) Canty and Kathy Dugas; two brothers, Fred and Francis Dugas; two
sisters, Emerite D. Badeaux and Margaret "Mugs" Long; 10 grandchildren, Scott, Schyler and
Slade Sanders, Shern J. Thompson, Angelle J. Conque, Sunny Rae J. Bourgeois, Hud Jackson, Jody
D. Mitchell, Clifton Dugas II and Michael Canty; and 18 gran
dchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha 'Tippy" Ambrose Dugas; his parents, Ulysses and
Louise Duhon Dugas; one daughter, ldell Dugas; two brothers, Meade and L. J. Dugas; and one
sister, Gertrude O. Plaisance.
Arrangements by Landry's Funeral Home.
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DECEMBER 4, 1999
ERICA CROCHET
Erica Joan Crochet, 43, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
She is survived by her parents, Viles J. and Rosellia Crochet Jr., two brothers, Kevin and
Patrick Crochet, both of Houma; and four sisters, Anne Rainer. and Pamela Weeks, both of
Boutte, Paula Adams of Mobile, Ala., and Claudia Crochet of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hazel and Viles Crochet Sr., and Allie and Eve
Griffin.
She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
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December 5,
1999
Thelma Rivet Bergeron
Thelma Rivet Bergeron, 84, a native of Gheens and resident of Luling, died at 10:20 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in St.
Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by four sons, Patrick Bergeron of Williamsburg, Mich., Wayne Bergeron of Des
Allemands, Curtis Bergeron of Los Angeles, Calif., and Bryan Bergeron of Luling; three
daughters, Gloria Outhouse Wallace of Thibodaux, Gale Doiron of Houma and Wanda Selman of Hot
Springs Village, Ark.; one sister, Jean Lopez of Braithwaite; 21 grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Joseph Bergeron; her parents, Sylvester and
Matilda Dufresne Rivet; one son, Royal Bergeron; one daughter, Deborah Bergeron; seven
brothers, Alec, Pierre, Frank, Henry, Louis, Roy and Dudley Rivet; and four sisters, Adleana
Kotarski, Frances Barrios, May Rivet and Lolita Lopez Bruce.
December 5, 1999
Dorothy Estess Mahan
Dorothy Estess Mahan, 82, a native of Oil City and resident of Paradis, died at 1 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland.
Rel
igious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Mennonite
Cemetery in Des Allemands.
She is survived by four sons, Gerald Wayne Mahan Sr., Thomas Norman Mahan, Jimmie Allen Mahan
and David Charles Mahan; one daughter, Joy M. Robert; four brothers, Andrew, John W., Harold
and Kenneth Estess; three sisters, Frances Potts, Jane Franklin and Evelyn Tatum; nine
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Mahan; her parents, John William and Hallie
Mae Webster Estess; one son, Billy Ray Mahan; and two brothers, Aaron and Raymond Mahan.
She was a cafeteria manager at J.B. Martin School and a member of Eastern Star.
December 5, 1999
Norris "Poncho" J. Martin Jr.
Norris "Poncho" J. Martin Jr., 40, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Nov. 30,
1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in
Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his father, Norris J. Martin Sr.; one daughter, Allison Ann Martin; and two
sisters, Mrs. Roy (Marie) Blouin and Martha Martin.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Larrice Bourgeois Martin; and his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Abel Bourgeois.
He was an
employee at Nicholas Paper Company, a member of the Sons of the Legion and a member
of C.W.F.
December 5, 1999
Norris "Poncho" J. Martin Jr.
Norris "Poncho" J. Martin Jr., 40, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Nov. 30,
1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in
Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his father, Norris J. Martin Sr.; one daughter, Allison Ann Martin; and two
sisters, Mrs. Roy (Marie) Blouin and Martha Martin.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Larrice Bourgeois Martin; and his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Abel Bourgeois.
He was an employee at Nicholas Paper Company, a member of the Sons of the Legion and a member
of C.W.F.
December 5, 1999
Roy Paul Rivet Sr.
Roy Paul Rivet Sr., 76, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died at 4:44 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in
Lockport.
He is survived by two sons, Roy Rivet Jr. and Larry Joseph Rivet; one daughter, Lena Gettle;
two sisters, Thelma Bergeron and Jean Lopez; seven grandchil
dren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Marie Chiasson Rivet; his parents, Sylvester and
Mathilda Dufrene Rivet; one daughter, Linda Marie Rivet; four brothers, Frank, Louis, Henry and
Pierre Rivet; and three sisters, Frances Barrios, Lolita Bruce and Mae Richard.
He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.
December 5, 1999
Mary Lee Poiencot Smith
Mary Lee Poiencot Smith, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.
3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 until 11 a.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery.
She is survived by her parents, Edward J. and Marie Boudoin Poiencot of Houma; three sons,
Randy Hebert, Kevin Poiencot and Chet Robichaux of Houma; two brothers, Edward J. Poiencot Jr.
and Michael Poiencot of Houma; two sisters, Mrs. Michael (Barbara) Jones of Bourg and Mrs. Roy
(Earline) Cunningham of Houma; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Smith; two daughters, Pamela Ann Luke and Lisa
Marie Boquet; and one granddaughter, not named.
She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
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December 6, 1999
Pershing Joseph "P.J." Dempster III
Pershing Joseph "P.J." Dempster III, 20, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 11 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St.
Lawrence Annex in Kraemer. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Kathleen Mahler Dempster and Pershing Dempster Jr.; two sisters,
Fay and Jenny Dempster; and his grandparents, Matilda and Pershing Dempster Sr., and Claude and
Lucy Mae Mahler.
He was preceded in death by one uncle, C.J. Mahler.
December 6, 1999
Alvin Paul Savoie
Alvin Paul Savoie, 77, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:40 p.m. Sunday,
Dec. 5, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut
Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Mike Savoie; two daughters, Sadie S. Lorraine and June S. Cheramie;
two sisters, Louella Hebert and Iona Breaux; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaston and Evelia Ledet Savoie; two br
others, Jessie
and Harris Savoie; and two sisters, Frances Bourgeois and Enola LeBlanc.
He was a retired employee of Texaco after 40 years and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church.
December 6, 1999
Nolan Joseph Sevin
Nolan Joseph Sevin, 74, a native of Marrero and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 a.m. Saturday,
Dec. 4, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Patsy Ann Esteve; one brother, Roland Sevin; two sisters, Lena
Mae Bonvillian and Mildred Hebert; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary Bonvillian Sevin; his parents, Noah and
Faustine Bertrand Sevin; and one sister, Edith Chiasson.
December 6, 1999
Norman Washington
Norman Washington, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Wake
services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He is survived by four brothers, Louis and Willie Washington Jr., both of Thibod
aux, Nolan
Washington Sr. of Baton Rouge, and Stanley Washington of Kansas City, Mo.; and three sisters,
Carrie Ellis and Edith Johnson, both of Thibodaux, and Emelda Williams of Omaha, Neb.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Alice Lee and Willie Washington Sr.; and one
brother, Hollis Washington.
He was a retired courier for First National Bank.
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December 7, 1999
Enola Matherne Drott
Enola Matherne Drott, 88, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died Monday, Dec. 6,
1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in
Raceland.
She is survived by one son, Reynold Joseph Drott; one daughter, Peggy Ann D. Rogers; seven
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Anthony Drott; her parents, Joseph and Eugenie
Grabert Matherne; seven brothers, Mark, Roman, Fernand, Stanley and Arnold Drott, Eugene
Grabert and Clemance Fournier; and one sister, Olga Matherne Laughlin.
She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
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December 7, 1999
Lucy Bourgeois Martin
Lucy Bourgeois Martin, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 11:35
p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic
Church in Raceland. Mass was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Gayle Cooper; one sister, Eulalie Bourgeois; two
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, James LeBlanc; her second husband, Clemcy
Martin; her parents, Pierre and Josephine Zeringue Bourgeois; one son, Merton James LeBlanc;
three brothers, Paul, George and Lucien Bourgeois; and three sisters, Evelia Autin, Lena Guidry
and Gertrude Bourgeois.
She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church.
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December 8, 1999
James N. Clement Sr.
James N. Clement Sr., 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died Monday, Dec.
6, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at St. Anthony
Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church.
He is survived by his former wife, Bonnie Guillory Clement; three sons, John G., Paul R. and
James N. Clement Jr.; one daughter, Trudy Clement Sealey; two brothers, Carroll "Moose" Clement
of Hammond, and Tom Clement of Supher; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, O.L. Clement Sr. and Gertrude Thibodaux Clement; and
one brother, O.L. "Billy" Clement Jr.
December 8, 1999
Enola Matherne Drott
Enola Matherne Drott, 88, a native of Gheens and resident of Lockport, died Monday, Dec. 6,
1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport. Mass was scheduled for noon today at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in
Raceland.
She is survived by one son, Reynold Joseph Drott; one daughter, Peggy Ann Drott Rogers; seven
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Anthony Drott; her parents, Joseph and Eugenie
Grabert Matherne; seven brothers, Mark, Roman, Fernand, Stanley and Arnold Matherne, Eugene
Grabert and Clemance Fournier; and one sister, Olga Matherne Laughlin.
She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.
Arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport.
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December 8, 1999
James H. Landry
James H. Landry, 75, a native of Franklin and resident of New Iberia, died at 3:24 p.m. Sunday,
Dec. 5, 1999.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Anthony (Sally) Galliano; two sisters, Sister Mary Jules
of New Orleans and Estelle Landry of Patterson; and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Landry; and his parents, Joseph Desire and
Yvonne Bella Bernard Landry.
He was a retired mechanic for Shell Oil Company and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic
Church.
December 8, 1999
Gilmore J. Mahler
Gilmore J. Mahler, 85, a native of Kraemer and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:10 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Joey and Glenn Mahler; six daughters, Elaine, Sylvia and Janice
Mahler, Linda M. Theriot, Margaret M. Gilmore and Janet M. Paul; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Kliebert Mahler; his parents, John and Bertha
Faucheaux Mahler; and one sister, Amy Mahler Adams
December 8, 1999
Nolan "T-Nu" Smith
Nolan "T-Nu" Smith, 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, die
d at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Lily F. Smith; one son, Kim Smith; five daughters, Elaine and
Darlene White, Charlene Prestenbach, Arlene Smith and Marlene Bussie; one stepson, Terrell
Felix; two stepdaughters, Tonia Sphar and Tamara Gronsteth; two brothers, Roland and Houston
Smith; one sister, Hilda Freeman; 24 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 31
great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha B. Smith; his parents, Clovis and Rose
Carerre Smith; and one sister, Rita Guidry.
He was a member of the Ward Seven Club, a member of the American Legion, a member of the
Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic church.
December 8, 1999
John "Johnny" Wunstell
John "Johnny" Wunstell, 72, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Galliano, died at 1:20 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999.
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sitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Velma Eymard Wunstell; four sons, Landry, Kim, Troy and John
Wunstell Jr.; two daughters, Corinne Bourgeois and Nina Guidry; one foster son, Billy Gill; one
sister, Essie Bezet; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Maggie Fernandez Wunstell; and 19 brothers
and sisters, not named.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps World War II veteran, a member of the American Legion, a member of
the Holy Name Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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December 9, 1999
Florence Sons Bourg
Florence Sons Bourg, 80, a native of St. Mary Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in
Rogers Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Roy J. Bourg Sr.; two sons, Ro
bert and Roy Bourg Jr.; one
daughter, Regina Cox; two sisters, Maggie McNeill and Mary Bernadau; 13 grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Marie Cadis Sons; six brothers, Justin,
Richard, Elwood, Aurthur, Chester and Dodd Sons; and two sisters, Agnes LeBlanc and Inez Sons.
She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.
December 9, 1999
Floyd Samuel Butcher
Floyd Samuel Butcher, 72, a native of Westwego and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis
de Sales Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Floyd P. Butcher of Houma; four daughters, Charmaine B. Keller and
Karen Fanguy, both of Houma, Bridget Langrasse of Raceland and Sharon Jones of Schriever; seven
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Adams Butcher; his parents, Ruffin J. and Beatrice
Theriot Butcher Sr.; one stepbrother, R.J. Butcher Jr.; and one sister, Ruby Ellis.
He was a retired security guard for Vincent Guard Service and a U.S. Army World War II veteran.
December 9, 1999
Melvin Clay Sr.
Melvin Clay Sr., 59, a native of Terrebonne
Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Thompson Clay; one son, Melvin Clay Jr. of Denver, Colo.;
one daughter, Tanya C. Daigs of Houma; two brothers, Alton and Elroy Clay, both of Houma; three
sisters, Sammie Calloway and Emelda Clay, both of Houma, and Druzella Page of Harvey; and three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Mary Lagarde Clay; one son, Meco H. Clay;
one brother, James Clay; and one sister, Bernadine Clay.
December 9, 1999
Camille Paul Pellegrin
Camille Paul Pellegrin, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St.
Matthew's Episcopal Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church,
with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Irvin Pellegrin and wife, Sandra, of Houma; one daughter, Mrs.
Lincoln (Shirley) Lirette of Houma; his devoted companion of 26 years, Adele D. Pellegrin;
three brothers, Elmo, Allen and Paul Pellegrin, all of Houma; and six grandchildren
, Lyle
Lirette, Robin Pellegrin, Wendy Landgraf, Randall Pellegrin, Corey Pellegrin and Shanna Himel;
and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecile Deroche Pellegrin; his parents, Arthur and
Josephine Pertuit Pellegrin; two brothers, Arthur and David Pellegrin; and three sisters,
Lucille Badeaux, Margurite Babin and Yvette Domangue.
He was the retired owner of Pellegrin Marine and a member of Unity Lodge No. 267, Royal Arch.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 243
Barrow Street, Houma, LA 70360.
Arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
December 9, 1999
Waldo Anthony Seal
Waldo Anthony Seal, 94, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Schriever, died at 7:53 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bridgette Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in Golden Meadows Cemetery.
He is survived by one sister, Eurilda Lattimer of New Orleans; and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elevera Danos Seal; his parents, Roderick and Marie Ramon
Seal; four brothers, Lon, Leonard, Dudley and Florian Seal; and one sister, Charlotte Juneau.
He was a retired dairy farmer and a parishioner of St. Bridgette Catholic Church.
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December 10, 1999
Chester J. Cheramie
Chester J. Cheramie, 53, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mavis Ougel Cheramie; one son, Joey Cheramie; one daughter, Angie
Cheramie Soileau; two brothers, Bobby and Sullivan Cheramie; one sister, Enola Felarise; and
four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Rosie Callais Cheramie.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
December 10, 1999
Alex A. Guillot
Alex A. Guillot, 93, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9,
1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in
Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Alex J. Guillot; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Dot) Daze and Mrs.
Maurice (Betty) Lagrange; one bro
ther, Dennis "Dan" Guillot; one sister, Edith Simoneaux; his
companion, Nettie Rodrigue; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four
step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Delaune Guillot; his parents, Alcee and Lydia Giroir
Guillot; and one brother, Elisee Guillot.
December 10, 1999
Mae LeB
ouef Ledet
Mae LeBouef Ledet, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:13 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8,
1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with interment in
St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by two sons, James Ledet of Huntsville, Ark., and Thomas Ledet of Covington;
three daughters, Shirley L. Walker and Helen L. Autin, both of Houma, and Gail L. Boudreaux of
Winter Park, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Glynn Walker, Angela Cochran, James Walker, Monique
Moore, Elizabeth Allen, Kevin Boudreaux, Nicole Boudreaux and Jessica Boudreaux; and nine
great-grandchildren, Matt Walker, Blake Walker, Abby Walker, John Harrison, Denise Harrison,
Rose Walker, Heather Walker, Felicia Walker and James Hayword Walker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester J. Ledet; her parents, Nolan and Josephine
Daigle LeBouef; one son, Reynold P. L
edet; five brothers, Aubin, Johnny, David, Emile and
Freddie LeBouef; and three sisters, Jean Marie LeBouef, Leah L. Babin and Agnes L. Eschete
Babin.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.
Arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
December 10, 1999
Henry Joseph "Andy" Price
Henry Joseph "Andy" Price, 91, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 10, 1999.
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 Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by one sister, Viola Price Eschete of Houma; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Marie Martin Price; his parents, Dunrath and Sarah
Marie Lirette Price; two brothers, Nelson and Forest Price; and one sister, Rosan Price
Boudreaux.
He was a retired mechanic for Autin Packing Company after 25 years and a parishioner of St.
Francis de Sales Cathedral.
December 10, 1999
Thelma Marie Degruise Thibodeaux
Thelma Marie Degruise Thibodeaux, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:10 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church.
Mass was schedul
ed for 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Norman A. and Joseph A. Thibodeaux Jr.; five daughters, Betty Lou
A. Andras, Gloria A. Thibodeaux, Brenda M. Oncale, Marie T. Savoie and Tammy A. Adams; six
brothers, Paul, Hendrick, Hilton, Lindsey, Milfred and Fulton Degruise; three sisters, Elsie
Traigle, Mary Ann Bourg and Dorothy Bouquet; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Thibodeaux Sr.; her parents, Aurelien and
Marie Ledet Degruise; and one grandson, not named.
December 10, 1999
Claude Verdin Sr.
Claude Verdin Sr., 44, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Wake services
will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in Calvary U.M.C. Cemetery in Thibodaux.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Johnson Verdin of Houma; two sons, Kenjatta and Claude
Verdin Jr., both of Houma; two daughters, Tiffine S. Trosclair of Gibson, and Mrs. Dibiasi
(Brandy Verdin) Austin of Virginia Beach, Va.; seven brothers, Joseph, Benjamin, Vernon, Brien
and Perry Verdin Jr., all of Houma, Clyde Verdin Sr. of Morgan City, and Bernard Verdin of
Virginia Bea
ch; two sisters, Stephanie Verdin Lewis and Barbara J. Verdin, both of Houma; his
former wife, Faye Theriot Verdin of Houma; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Sr. and Helen R. Verdin; two brothers, Michael
J. and Stephen D. Verdin; and one sister, Cassandra D. Verdin.
He was employed by Danos and Curole, Inc., and a deacon and a member of Moses Baptist Church.
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December 11, 1999
Hebert Frederick Jr.
Hebert Francis Frederick Jr., 62, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, in Covington. Frederick was a
longtime public servant in Terre-bonne Parish.
Former Houma Mayor Edward "Bubby" Lyons appointed Frederick as his chief administration
assistant in 1978. He served in that position and as city clerk until the consolidated
government came into effect in 1984.
Frederick also was part of Lyons' transition team when Lyons was making the move from mayor to
parish president. Frederick served as finance director for the parish's new consolidated
government until he resigned from public service later in 1984.
"Never flinched, always tried, loyal to the Nth degree and a truly great public servant," Lyons
said. "I would consider him one of the last of the true gentlemen of our generation."
"He was a fine gentleman," said Parish Councilman Harold Lapeyre. Lapeyre served on the last
Houma City Council and remembers Frederick as a hard-working public servant.
"He did a tremendous amount of work for the City of Houma," Lapeyre said. "It's just hard to
hear that news."
Frederick was a resident of Houma for 34 years but lived in Covington for the past two years.
He was a Navy veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 3061 in Covington and past
president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at the Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma.
Frederick is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three daughters, Jane Guice, Dorothy Lirette and
Julie Anne Damen; three sons, Charles, Ralph and Hebert; one sister; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hebert Francis and Gladys Durel Frederick;
and a sister, Delores Frederick.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a funeral Mass beginning at 11 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 13, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Jefferson Street, Covington. Interment will
follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday,
Dec. 13 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covi
ngton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th
Ave., Covington LA 70433 or Annunziata Catholic Church, 2323 Acadian Drive, Houma, LA 70363.
December 11, 1999
Irvin Willie Gros
Irvin Willie Gros, 75, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:40 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass was
scheduled for noon today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, David Paul Gros; two daughters, Karen Marie Gros and Kelly Ann
Authement; three brothers, Collins, Lawrence and Wilbert Gros; six sisters, Geraldine Talbot,
Alma Ordoyne, Hazel Rousseau, Ella Mae Borne, Mary Ann Bergeron and Lucille Callahan; and five
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Perkins Gros; his parents, Camille and
Justilla Barrios Gros; two brothers, Harold and Norris Gros; and two sisters, Gertrude Legrange
and Laura Mae Gros.
December 11, 1999
Thomas A. "Tommy" Marullo
Thomas A. "Tommy" Marullo, 54, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 9, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic
Church. Mass was scheduled for noon today at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Schere Saia Marullo; his mother, Annie Marullo; three sons, Todd,
Nicholas and Tony Saia Marullo; three stepsons, Dino, Jack and John Duet; one stepdaughter,
Lauren Rice; two brothers, Frankie and Anthony "A.P." Marullo Jr.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony P. Marullo Sr.
He was an employee of R & S/ C & D Wireline, the manager of Starfish Restaurant and a U.S. Air
For
ce veteran. He was a member of the Grand Isle High School Alumni Club, a member of Grand
Isle Rotary Club, a member of the Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo Association, a past alderman of
Grand Isle and a past mayor of Grand Isle from 1984 to 1985. He was also a lector and
parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church.
December 11, 1999
Charles Delbert DeLacerda
Charles Delbert DeLacerda, 60, a native of Chopin and resident of Leesville, died Thursday,
Dec. 9, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon today at Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in
Leesville. Mass was scheduled for 1 p.m. today at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Leesville,
with burial in Lafayette Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Toups DeLacerda of Leesville; his mother, Maisie DeLacerda of
Simpson; one son, Chuck DeLacerda of Seatt
le, Wash.; two daughters, Lisa DeLacerda of
Lafayette, and Kimberly DeLacerda Grossman of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Dale DeLacerda of
Simpson; five sisters, Yvonne Fontenot and Debra Ellzey, both of Simpson, Peggy Sellers and
Emily Sellers, both of Anacoco, and Trina Hall of Slagle; and three grandchildren.
He was a graduate of Simpson High School and a parishioner of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He
was the operations manager for SWACO Division of MI Drilling for 34 years.
Arrangements by Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home.
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December 12, 1999
Joseph "Joe" H. Babin
Joseph "Joe" H. Babin, 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:03 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until
funeral time Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice Marie Bourgeois Babin; two sons, Presley Babin and wife
Linda of Raceland and Clyde Babin and wife Arlene of Houma; three daughters, Evelyn Babin of
New Orleans, Mrs. Carl (Loretta) Smith of Beaumont, Texas,
and Mrs. James (Joyce) Osbourn of
Houston, Texas; three sisters, Blanche Matherne, Solange "Bib" Benanti and Marie "Mickey"
Bourgeois; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hypolite and Alice Martin Babin; two brothers, Hector
"Jack" and Lionel "T-Com" Babin; and four sisters, Hermine Waguespack, Evella Bergeron, Esther
Rahmel and Lilly Sevin.
He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church.
December 12, 1999
Hazel Dell Bunch Chapman
Hazel Dell Bunch Chapman, 81, a native of Hurtsboro, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 11:56
p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at
Foreman Brown Service Funeral Home in Andalusia, Ala. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Andalusia Memorial Park.
She is survived by one son, Tony Chapman of Houma; two sisters, Madelaine Murphy of Greenville,
Ala., and Mildred Hassel of Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady R. Chapman; her parents, William Clanton and
Katie Barrentine Bunch; three sons, Darwin Chapman, David Chapman and Timothy Chapman; one
brother, Glenn Bunch; and one sister, Velma Howard.
She was a motel manager/owner of An
dalusia Motor Court and a member of First Baptist Church.
December 12, 1999
Blaise A. Ledet Jr.
Blaise A. Ledet Jr., 58, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:37 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 9:15 to 11 a.m.
Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Loria Compeaux Ledet; his mother, Velma Barrios Ledet; and one
sister, Loretta Ledet Boudreaux.
He was preceded in death by his father, Blaise A. Ledet Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Philocles Barrios; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leva Ledet.
He was a retired athletic coach from Lafourche Parish School Board and a parishioner of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
December 12, 1999
Leola Marks
Leola Marks, 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at 6:40 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999.
Visitation will be Monday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Community Funeral home and from 4 to 8 p.m. at
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Monday at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church,
with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by five sons, Crosby W. Marks of Wichita Falls, Texas, Larry J. Marks of South
Holland, Ill., Johnny L. Marks and Reginald Brown of Gibson and Charles Brown of New Orleans;
four daughters, Joandell M. Robinson, Diana M. LeBlanc, Carolyn M. Robinson, all of Houma, and
Gainell M. Broussard of Gibson; three brothers, David Stewart and George Stewart, both of
Houston, Texas, and Charlie Stewart of Gibson; two sisters, Catherine Jones of Orange, Texas,
and Gloriestine Dillard of Baton Rouge; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie O. Marks Jr.; her parents, Thomas and Mary
Stewart; one son-in-law, John A. Robinson; one daughter-in-law, Marion Marks; three brothers,
Andrew Stewart, Daniel Stewart and Thomas Stewart; and four sisters, Elizabeth Stewart, Glady
P. Butler, Bessie Coleman and Mary Brown.
She was a homemaker, a member of 5th District Women Association, a member of Golden Leaf Order
of Eastern Star and a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church of Gibson.
December 12, 1999
Walter Joseph Molaison
Walter Joseph Molaison, 97, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at
8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday a
t
Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by three daughters, Elda Mahler, Annie Mae Delatte and Gertie Tabor; two
sisters, Henrietta Ordogne and Annette Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
and eight great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Sanchez Molaison; his parents, Ernest Molaison and
Emily Navarre Molaison; two brothers, Raoul and Adam Molaison; and four sisters, Amy Hebert,
Jeanette Tabor, Beatrice Ross and Eve Ordogne.
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December 13, 1999
Lubertha T. Allen
Lubertha T. Allen, 72, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9,
1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake services
will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by five sons, Adam Toussaint of Raceland, Gary, Nathan and Nelton Allen Sr.,
all of Raceland, and Ronald Allen of Houma; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was prece
ded in death by her husband, Adam Allen; her parents, Samuel and Laura Howard
Toussaint; two sons, Michael and Tony Allen; one daughter, Helen Allen; one sister, Ruby
Barker; and four grandchildren, not named.
She was a deaconess and member of Bell Baptist Church.
December 13, 1999
Lucius Edmond Babin
Lucius Edmond Babin, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:50
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Magnolia Cemetery.
He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elvire Darcey Babin; three brothers, J.C.,
Yancey and Wilsie Babin; and three sisters, Jesse Babin, Alberta B. Trahan and Georgia B. King.
He was a retired deckhand and cook for G & B Marine, a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of
Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
December 13, 1999
Corrine Ruth Barnes
Corrine Ruth Barnes, 66, a native of Troy, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 11,
1999.
No funeral services are scheduled at this time.
She is survived by two daughters, Joette Lamb and Veronica Gabree; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Frances Brundige.
In lieu of flowers, me
morial donations may be made to Samart Funeral Home, 635 Bayou Blue Road,
Houma, LA 70364.
December 13, 1999
Frances "Topsy" Holcombe French
Frances "Topsy" Holcombe French, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday,
Dec. 12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the
church, with interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Fran Moss of Houma; and one sister, Nell Holcombe Roy of New
Orleans; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Edwin French; her parents, Thomas B. and Adele
Josephine St. Martin Holcombe Sr.; and one brother, Thomas B. Holcombe Jr.
She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
French's father, Thomas B. Holcombe Sr., was a well-known civic leader and businessman. He was
the owner of Holcombe Insurance Agency -- one of the oldest agencies in the parish at the time
of his death -- and served as president of a number of local organizations including the
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce.
December 13, 1999
Corey Anthony Hutchinson
Corey Anthony Hutchinson, 19, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at
8:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Catholic Church in
Pointe-aux-Chenes. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Rhonda Verdin Hutchinson and Lee Dupre of
Montegut; one brother, Trey Hutchinson of Montegut; one stepbrother, Jude Dupre; and his
grandparents, Anthony and Marion Hotard Hutchinson, and Gertie B. Verdin.
He was preceded in death by his father, Todd A. Hutchinson; and his grandfather, Viniss J.
Verdin Sr.
He was a 1998 graduate of South Terrebonne High School, an employee of Auto Zone, a member of
the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church.
December 13, 1999
Marguerite Mary Abadie Labat
Marguerite Mary Abadie Labat, 69, a native of Vacherie and resident of St. James, died at 11
p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999 in Baton Rouge.
Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. James
Catholic Church in St. James. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Dudley Labat of St. James; her mother, Rose Gravois Abadie of
Vacherie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerard Labat and wife, Nancy Wells L
abat of Lafayette,
and Francis Labat and wife, Ann Dugas Labat of Houma; one daughter and son-in-law, Rose Mary
Sullivan and husband, Michael Sullivan of Many; three brothers, Ted Abadie and Ozane Abadie
Jr., both of Vacherie, and Kenneth Abadie of Gonzales; eight sisters, Clothilde Hymel,
Madeleine Lasserre and Judith Kliebert, all of Vacherie, Rose Ann Mire of Destrehan, Vickie
Schexnayder of Donaldsonville, Nancy Benoit of Chackbay, Antoinette Abadie of Gramercy, and
Jeanne Clemente of Lutcher; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth Rose LeBlanc, Christina Marguerite,
Christopher Paul and Patrick John Labat, Rebecca Ann, Adam Michael and John Eric Sullivan; and
one great-grandchild, Spencer LeBlanc.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ozane Abadie Sr.; one daughter, Wanda Ann Labat; and
two brothers, Nolan and Harold Abadie.
She married Dudley Labat on Feb. 1, 1950.
She was a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, a member of the Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. James Catholic Church.
Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville.
December 13, 1999
Marie Toups McGuirt
Marie Toups McGuirt, 83, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, Dec. 11,
1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Delhomme Funeral home in
Lafayette.
Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with interment
in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, James Daniel McGuirt of Lafayette; two brothers, Clay and wife, Ida
Domingue, and Edward "Tex" Toups Sr., all of Houma; one sister, Mrs. O.J. (Yvonne) Foucheau of
Houma; and two grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. McGuirt; her parents, Eddie and Clementine
Bernard Toups; and one sister-in-law, Patsy Toups.
She was a retired assistant librarian for the Terrebonne Parish Library, a founding member of
the Hyacinthian Carnival Club in Houma and had resided in Lafayette for more than 40 years.
December 13, 1999
Edwin Thomas "Tarzan" Ourso Sr.
Edwin Thomas "Tarzan" Ourso Sr., 80, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Morgan City, died
at 12:37 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Twin City
Funeral Home in Morgan City. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Morgan City, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Dana Ourso of Plattenville, Edwin "Dwin" Ourso Jr. of Morgan
City, and Aubrey Ourso of New Iberia; five daughters, Monessa Broussard, Sabena Crochet and
Ginger Rodriguez, all of Morgan City, Gianna Broussard of H
ouma, and Sheilia Burdick of Boca
Raton, Fla.; one brother, Kenneth Ourso Sr. of Plaquemine; 14 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sophie Pearce Ourso; his parents, Rudolph Sr. and Ida Mae
Acosta Ourso; seven brothers, not named; and three sisters, not named.
He was a retired oil-field mechanic from Odeco, a U.S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of Holy
Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City.
December 13, 1999
Lourraine B. Salzer
Lourraine B. Salzer, 83, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of New Orleans, died at 2
a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by one sister, Doris B. Young.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Salzer; and four brothers, Malcom, Harry, Nolan
and Guy "Butch" Boudreaux.
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December 14, 1999
Jesse Joseph Falgout
Jesse Joseph Falgout, 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at noon
Monday, Dec. 13, 1999.
Visitation will
be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with interment in Holy
Savior Mausoleum in Lockport.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Breaud Falgout; one daughter, Mrs. Cashell Maronge of
Mathews; one half-brother, Mitchel Danos of Ohio; one sister, Denise Lirette of Boutte; one
half-sister, Lorie Danos of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Pierre and Elveria Dominique Falgout; and two
sisters, Wanda and Bonnie Falgout.
He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church.
December 14, 1999
Jason Joseph Hebert
Jason Joseph Hebert, 55, a native of Marrero and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:41 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 10, 1999.
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 in Chauvin, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Verdie LeBlanc; two brothers, Ransol Hebert and Kenneth Hawkins;
and four sisters, Jeanetta Guidry, Roberta Servin, Mary Ellen Neiland and Donella Stinson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Hebert; his maternal grandparents, Oscar and
Eugenie LeCompte LeBlanc; and his paterna
l grandparents, Emile and Louise Bergeron Hebert.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family.
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December 15, 1999
Eula Boudreaux Bergeron
Eula Boudreaux Bergeron, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.
14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment
in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Bergeron Jr. of Houma; two sons, Glenn Joseph and Joseph
C. Bergeron III, both of Gray; two brothers, Rogers Boudreaux of Houma, and Jeffery Boudreaux
of Bourg; two sisters, Mildred B. Plaisance of Houma, and Lorraine Campbell of Gueydan; nine
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jefferson and Mathilda Naquin Boudreaux; two sons,
Dwayne and Troy Lee Bergeron; and one sister, Isabelle Picou.
She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
December 15, 1999
Wilma Hargrove Calandro
Wilma Hargrove C
alandro, 77, a native of Grayson and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be at noon Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by her husband, Frank L. Calandro Sr. of Houma; one son, Frank L. Calandro Jr.
of Mandeville; one daughter, Kathryn E. Inglet of Cypress, Texas; one sister, Jackie Cook of
Corpus Christi, Texas; and three grandchildren, Lydia Elizabeth Calandro of Atlanta, Ga.,
Christopher Erin Calandro of Palo Alto, Calif., and Donald Guy Inglet Jr. of Cypress.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Bessie Eve Claunch Hargrove Sr.; two
brothers, Warren and Otis Hargrove; and one sister, Jeanette Cain.
She was the office manager for Southwestern Rural Electric Company, the former office manager
of Grant Department Store, a member of the Houma Lioness Club and a member of First Baptist
Church.
Funeral arrangements by Chauvin Funeral home.
December 15, 1999
Kent David "Bom" Dupre
Kent David "Bom" Dupre, 45, a native of Houma and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 8:30
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999.
Contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-4238 for funeral information.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley D
uplantis Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes; three daughters,
Autumn and Kenna Dupre, and Naomi Danos, all of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two brothers, Easton Dupre
of Bourg, and Blair Dupre of Moss Bluff; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmore (Mary Ann) Naquin and
Marthaline Dupre Brunet, both of Pointe-aux-Chenes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wickliff and Clothilde Dupre; two brothers, Ernest and
Kenneth Dupre; and one sister, Deanna Dupre.
He was an employee of Taira Lynn Marine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
December 15, 1999
Florence Knobloch Folse
Florence Knobloch Folse, 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday, Dec.
13, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to
funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Raymond O. Folse of Napoleonville, and Charles "Gray" Folse of
Metairie; three daughters, Charlotte F. Smith and Mary Sue F. McFarland, both of Thibodaux, and
Shirley F. Andrews of Sunset; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile "Ike" Folse Sr.; her parents Eugene Sr. and
Olivia Thibodeaux Knobloch; one son, Emile L. Folse Jr.; five
brothers, Eddie, Paul, Lester
"Tony", Albert "P-Put" and Gene Knobloch Jr.; and two sisters, Evelyn Knobloch and Olive K.
Koscher.
December 15, 1999
Bree Lynn Garrett
Bree Lynn Garrett, infant, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.
26, 1999.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
She is survived by her parents, Michelle Garrett and Selena Walker; her father, Wesley Songy
II; her grandparents, Marilyn and Wesley Songy I; and her great-grandparents, Jerry and Ethel
Daigle.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Adele Aucoin; her uncle, Joseph Garrett; and her
aunt, Danielle Detiveaux.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
December 15, 1999
Perry Joseph Himel
Perry Joseph Himel, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13,
1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at
Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Boudreaux Himel; his father, Yves Himel; one son, Jamie Himel;
one daughter, Pennie Himel; one brother, Terry Himel; and one sister, Patricia H. LeBlanc.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Rodrigue
Himel; and his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Dorgeville Himel, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rodrigue.
He was a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church.
December 15, 1999
Lois Adolph LeBlanc
Lois Adolph LeBlanc, 92, a native of Port Barre and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 13, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by three daughters, Ann Bergeron of Oklahoma City, Okla., Lois Kahn of Laguna
Niguel, Calif., and Margaret Andre Jackson of Newport News, Va.; eight grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Arnet Ducote LeBlanc; his parents, Leon and Coraid
LeRomandiere LeBlanc; three brothers, Arvey, Earl and Joseph LeBlanc; and one sister, Leona
Rogers.
He was a retired employee of Texaco and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.
December 15, 1999
Edmond Paul "Shine" Ledet
Edmond Paul "Shine" Ledet, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Perry and Terry Naquin; six sisters, Agnes Grabert, Cecile
Boudreaux, Mary Frickey, Archangel Larousse, Valerie Rodriguez and Ruby Frickey; two
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Foret Ledet; his parents, Arsene and Alice Saucier
Ledet; two brothers, Clement and Andrew Ledet; and two sisters, Theresa Rolland and Ann Ledet.
December 15, 1999
Esther Dehart Lovell
Esther Dehart Lovell, 80, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Theriot, died at noon
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at
Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with
burial in St. Eloi Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Vergis "Buddy" Lovell; eight daughters, Gertie Dehart, Shirley
Liner, Hazel LaCoste, Lois Dumond, Bonnie Rogers, Annabel Theriot, Lona Smith and Tina Lovell;
one
brother, Herbert Dehart; three sisters, Leola Lirette, Frances Liner and Enola Lirette; 36
grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Menville "Smokey" Lovell Jr.; her parents, Sanders
and Bridget Luke Dehart; three sons, Clemmie, Bobby and Menville Lovell Jr.; two daughte
rs,
Emma Lee Lovell and Peggy Sue Parfait; two brothers, Virgis and Ernest Dehart; and two
grandsons, not named.
She was a parishioner of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
December 15, 1999
Gertie Rodrigue Matherne
Gertie Rodrigue Matherne, 93, a native of Marrero and resident of Poydras, died Tuesday, Dec.
14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg.
Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Gloria Bourg; three sisters, Irene R. LeBlanc, Flossie R.
Bourgeois and Lillie Mae R. Boudreaux; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Magnus Matherne; her parents, Jarvis and Azalina
Trosclair Rodrigue; two brothers, Harold and John Sanford Rodrigue; and five sisters, Shirley
and Dorothy Rodrigue, Lorina Richoux, Angelina R. Dominique and Gladys R. Sapia.
She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.
December 15, 1999
Susan Pierce Robichaux
Susan Pierce Robichaux, 48, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
Church in St. Charles. Mass will be at
11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel Robichaux; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Pierce
Sr.; one son and daughter-in-law, Scott Robichaux and wife, Jeanette; one daughter and
son-in-law, Angie Robichaux Picciola and husband, John; one brother, Frederick Pierce Jr.; six
sisters, Paulette Pertuit, Mary Gaudet, Linda Eschette, Jenny Melancon, Mitzi Cranshaw and
Michelle Folse; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Madison and Beau.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Pierce; and one brothers,
Michael Pierce.
She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial Masses are preferred.
Samart Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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December 16, 1999
Edris A. LeBlanc Authement
Edris A. LeBlanc Authement, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at
8:20 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in
Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial
in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Harley "Mitch" and Bennett Authement; two daughters, Effie Faye
Matherne and Paula Authement; two sisters, Nora White and Rita Mae Malbrough; and five
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Druis Authement; her parents, Wilsey Felix and Effie
Rosa Babin LeBlanc; four brothers, Wiltz, Morris, John "Looney" and Floyd LeBlanc; and two
sisters, Ruby LeBlanc Lapeyrouse and Hilda Robert.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies
Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
December 16, 1999
Eva Theresa Verdin Billiot
Eva Theresa Verdin Billiot, 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at
3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to
funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Billiot of Dulac; four sons, Malcolm and Carl Verdin Sr.,
both of Houma, and Justin and Victor Billiot, both of Dulac; one daughter, Jessica Billiot
Perez of Dulac; eight brothers, Ernest, Jessie, Michael, Richard and Paul E. Verdin Sr., all of
Dulac, Jeffery, Wilbert an
d Matthew Verdin Sr., all of Houma; two sisters, Rita Billiot of
Dulac, and Agnes Gonzales of Houma; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Marie Libby Foret Verdin; and three
brothers, Linwood, John and Joseph Verdin Sr.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.
December 16, 1999
Jesse Joseph Falgout
Jesse Joseph Falgout, 53, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, died at noon Monday,
Dec. 13, 1999.
Mass was at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in
Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Breaud Falgout; his stepfather, Ernest Comardelle; one
daughter, Cashell Maronge of Mathews; one half-brother, Mitchel Danos of Ohio; one sister,
Denise Lirette of Boutte; one half-sister, Lorie Danos of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Pierre Falgout and Elveria Dominique
Comardelle; and two sisters, Martha and Bonnie Falgout.
He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church.
December 16, 1999
Dale C. Hamilton
Dale C. Hamilton, 78, a native of Baca County, Colo., and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home
. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Mason Hamilton; three sons, Charles David and Joseph
Winston Johnson V, and Kenneth Hamilton; two daughters, Brenda J. Gertz and Linda Tidwell; two
brothers, Lester and Dean Hamilton; one sister, Frances Hamilton Johnson; 13 grandchildren; and
one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Boaz and Emma Hamilton.
He was a farmer and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
December 16, 1999
John William "Billy" Hester
John William "Billy" Hester, 54, a native of Blueridge, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at
5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment
in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Graham Hester of Houma; two daughters, Susan Whipple of
Houma, and Tammy Bynum of San Diego, Calif.; one brother, Joseph Hester of Houston, Texas; and
four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Virginia Davenport Hester.
He was the owner and operator of Hester Tool Company,
Inc., a lifetime member of Houma Golf
Club, a lifetime member of Ellendale Country Club and a member of First Baptist Church in
Houma.
December 16, 1999
Linda W. Hill
Linda W. Hill, 60, a native of Blytheville, Ark., and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec.
15, 1999.
Contact Samart Funeral Home at 872-9685 for funeral arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis S. Hill; two sons, Billy G. and Dwight Johnson Jr.; one
brother, Rodney G. Wilkinson; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Renzy and Jinnie Barnes Wilkinson; and one brother,
Billy Wilkinson.
She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary.
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December 17, 1999
Randy Paul Adams
Randy Paul Adams, 37, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16,
1999.
Contact Landry's Funeral Home at 447-9041 for funeral information.
He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Shirley Adams; his grandmother, Rose Andras;
one son,
Anthony Adams; two brothers, Gary and Mark Adams; and one sister, Phyllis Adams.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Evis and Emeline Adams, and Wilson
Andras Sr.
December 17, 1999
Lloyd Hammond
Lloyd Hammond, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 4:45 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Gray.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Carvin Hammond; one son, Lloyd Daniel Zilton, and wife
Sylvia Robinson Zilton of Gray; one sister, Emelda Hammond of Gray; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Corinne Ross Hammond; one brother, Louis
Hammond; and two sisters, Dolores and Louise Hammond.
He was a maintenance supervisor and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.
December 17, 1999
Edward R. "Bill" Hoffmann Sr.
Edward R. "Bill" Hoffmann Sr., 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Edward R. Hoffmann Jr.; two daughters, Kathleen H. Perera and
Catherine H. Lovell; one brother, Andrew H. Hoffmann Jr., M.D.; two sisters, Patricia H. Boquet
and Sally H. Binnings; and two grandchildren.
H
e was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Scott Hoffman; his parents, Bessie Foret and Andrew
H. Hoffmann Sr.; and one sister, Elizabeth H. "Betty" Bowie.
December 17, 1999
Irvin Joseph Kiffe
Irvin Joseph Kiffe, 70, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:04 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16,
1999.
Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Galliano. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie St. Germain Kiffe; two sons, Kenneth and Julian Kiffe; one
stepson, Edward "Cloudy" Collins III; one brother, Wilcliff Kiffe; one sister, Helen Gisclair;
five grandchildren, Clayborne Kiffe, Derek Collins, Shannon Collins Thibodaux, Robert
Boughammer Jr. and Kyra Kiffe; and three great-grandchildren, Kaylie Thibodaux, Draven Collins
and Alex Boughammer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayborn and Victoria Pitre Kiffe; one stepdaughter,
Patty Boughammer; three brothers, Nickles, Welton and Kilran Kiffe; and three sisters, Normandy
Hebert, Romandy Hebert and Loritta Lefont.
He was a member of American Legion Post No. 315, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and a
parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements.
December 17, 1999
Blanche E. Llamas
Blanche E. Llamas, 80, a native of Springfield, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 2:15 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Nell) Perez of Houma, and Mrs. Ted (Tookie) Davis
of Dauphin Island, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Llamas; and one son, James Llamas.
She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, a member of Hi-Risers and a parishioner of St.
Bernadette Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the local food bank.
December 17, 1999
Rita Toups Smith
Rita Toups Smith, 64, a native of Cut Off and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the
Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Roland A. Smith of Chauvin; two sons, Roland J. Smith of Houma,
and Ronnie Smith of Bourg; one daughter, Rhonda Dupre of Houma; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tessie Pierre an
d Victoria Lafont Toups; and one
brothers, Tilman Toups.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
December 17, 1999
Theresa M. "Sis" Verret
Theresa M. "Sis" Verret, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.
14, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in
Raceland.
She is survived by one brother, Eugene L. Verret; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Clementine Matherne Verret; four brothers,
Luke, Willie Sr., Yves Sr. and Edward Verret Jr.; and one sister, Rena Verret.
She was a former employee of Raceland Bank & Trust, a member of St. Hilary Council of Catholic
Women, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, a member of Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 3665 and a
parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church.
December 17, 1999
Isiah "Zeke" Young
Isiah "Zeke" Young, 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Allen Chapel
A.M.E. Church Cemetery in Thibod
aux.
He is survived by his mother, Essie Mae Young of Thibodaux; and 10 siblings, Joyce, Rolan,
Phillip, Andrew and Griffin Young Jr., all of Thibodaux, Hattie Jackson of Thibodaux, Murphy
Young and Janice Bonvillian, both of Houma, and Nolan Young and Bessie Price, both of Raceland.
He was preceded in death by his father, Griffin Young Sr.; and two brothers, Irvin and Dennis
Young.
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December 19, 1999
Doris Zeringue Adams
Doris Zeringue Adams, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic
Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph
Cemetery in Thibodaux.
She is survived by two brothers, Roland and Leroy Zeringue; and three sisters, Marie Ola
Pierce, Margaret P. Rodrigue and Mary Joyce Aupied.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Adams; her parents, Anicet Pierre and Edna
Julie Poche Zeringue; one brother, Darwin "Sonny" Zeringue; and two sisters, Viva Mae Breaux
and Iris Ann Bourgeois.
December 19, 1999
Ramona Lee Arcenea
ux, M.D.
Romona Lee Arceneaux, M.D., 44, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of East Baton Rouge
Parish, died at Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday at Bayou
Blue United Methodist Church. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with
burial in Rogers Cemetery.
She is survived by her parents, Berkley J. and Virginia L. Arceneaux; two sisters, Elizabeth
Ann Arceneaux and Clinda A. Griffon; four nieces and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eldon P. and Ann Arceneaux and Leonard and
Corinne Lavigne.
She was an emergency room physician at Franklin Foundation Hospital and a member of American
Medical Association. She was a member of Bayou Blue United Methodist Church.
December 19, 1999
Jimmie Dean Barrodale
Jimmie Dean Barrodale, 91, a native of Village Mills, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at
noon Friday, Dec. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment
in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
She is survived by one sister, Betty Jane Pingrey of Wimberley, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry John Barrodale; her p
arents, De
laney Lewis Dean
and Hallie Arledge Hart Dean; one daughter, Barbara Barrodale; four brothers, Harold, W.T.,
Delaney and Elton Dean; and one grandson, Tommy J. Barrodale.
She was a retired school teacher for Calcasieu Parish and a parishioner of St. Matthew
Episcopal Church.
December 19, 1999
George Alvan Bollinger
George Alvan Bollinger, 80, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 12:43 p.m. Friday, Dec.
17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until
funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church,
with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Jerry, Eric and Robbie Bollinger; five daughters, Sue Orgeron,
Laura Champagne, Patty Crochet, Cindy Bollinger and Mary Barker; two brothers, Donald and
Richard "Dickie" Bollinger; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma June Lockwood; his parents, George I. and
Etienette Daviet Bollinger; one son, Douglas Bollinger; one brother, Ralph Bollinger; and three
sisters, Mabel Toups, Georgia Boyd and Belle Holekamp.
He was a retired manager of Bollinger Shipyards, a WWII Army veteran and a parishioner of Holy
Savior Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Savior Catho
lic Church.
December 19, 1999
Edna Marie Pitre Dupre
Edna Marie Pitre Dupre, 97, a native of Bourg and resident of Gretna, died at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999.
Funeral services were held Friday at Falgout Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 1.
She is survived by two sons, Norris J. of Houma and Harold P. Dupre of Grand Cheniere; three
daughters, Mrs. Nathan (Dollye) Leathers of Jacee, Miss., Mrs. Van (Ruby) Bodin of Gretna, and
Mrs. Anthony J. (Rita Mae) Randazzo of New Iberia; and 19 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Dupre; her parents, Gustave P. and Annie M.
Martin Pitre; two sons, Jasper J. and Arthur T. Dupre; one brother, Clarence Pitre; and five
sisters, Mrs. Conealia Falgout, Mrs. Inez Belenger, Mrs. Ida Eschete, Mrs. Loura Richards and
Mrs. Ruby LeBleu.
December 19, 1999
Mabel Marie Fanguy Dupre
Mabel Marie Fanguy Dupre, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:02 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the church,
with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by three daughters, Hazel Falgout, Mrs. Louis (Theresa) Pontiff Sr. of H
ouma
and Mrs. Clarence "Sparky" (Charline) Guidry of Gretna; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Earl (Frances)
Marcel of New Orleans; three sisters, Alma Dufrene, Libby Jones and Lucille Ledet of Houma;
nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Daigle; her second husband, Walton Dupre;
her parents, Gilbert and Ella Boudreaux Fanguy; one brother, Howard Fanguy; and four sisters,
Flavia LeBoeuf, Noby Glynn, Amilie LeBoeuf and Jeanette Lirette.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
December 19, 1999
Floyd Joseph Ellender
Floyd Joseph Ellender, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
18, 1999.
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 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in
Holy Rosary Cemetery.
He is survived by one aunt, Birdie Petersen of Houma and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Ellender; and his mother and stepfather, Madora
Hebert Combe and Charles Combe.
He was a retired owner of Ellender's School of Dancing in the '50s and '60s. He was a U.S. Navy
veteran and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
December 19, 1999
Ma
ry Toranto Greco
Mary Toranto Greco, 90, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:50 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 17, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until
funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday
at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Grace Hebert, and husband, Charles R. Hebert; four
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Greco; her parents, Joseph and Loretta
Gannon Toranto; and one sister, Loretta McCune.
December 19, 1999
Eric Michael Johnson
Eric Michael Johnson, 39, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17,
1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at K.C.
Hall of Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Blanchard Johnson; his parents, Norman and Carolyn Chaisson
Johnson; two sons, Buddy Johnson and Jared Blanchard; one daughter, Reanna Johnson; two
brothers, Dean and Chad Johnson; and two sisters, Jody Lirette and Dana Detiveaux.
He was preceded in death by
his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Chaisson and Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Johnson.
He was a member of BASS masters and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
December 19, 1999
Bennie Anthony LeCompte
Bennie Anthony LeCompte, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17,
1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass
will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by one son, Joel LeCompte of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Amelia) Breaux
of Houma; two brothers, J.P. LeCompte and Philip LeCompte Sr. of Houma; one sister, Mrs. James
(Kate) Graham of Houma; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Buquet LeCompte; his parents, Paul Joseph and
Nettie Bergeron LeCompte; two infant sons, not named; two brothers, Roy and Bobby LeCompte;
three sisters, Jeanette Domangue, Alice Sonier and Norma Robichaux; and one grandson, not
named.
He was a retired plumber and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church.
December 19, 1999
Jane Lynette Smith
Jane Lynette Smith, 60, a native of Louisville, Ky., and resident of Lockport, died at 12:47
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral
time Monday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in
Mathews, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Louisville.
She is survived by three brothers, Jerome, Alan and Theodore Smith; three sisters, Rita Smith,
Mary Mahoney and Michele Miller; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Hildagarde Guy Smith.
December 19, 1999
Marie Rita Lodrigue Soley
Marie Rita Lodrigue Soley, 72, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 11:40
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers
Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Ernest and Albert Verrett and Lynn Welch; three stepsons, Roy,
Larry and Terry Welch; two daughters, Mary Alice Swanson and Judith Parfait; one stepdaughter,
Barbara Muberry; two brothers, Morris and Albert Lodrigue; and three sisters, Mae Guidry,
Jeanette Verdin and Helen Foret; 23 grandchildren; 32 step-grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Charles Verrett, Albert Joseph Welch and Ruby
Soley; one brother, Edward Lodrigue; and one sister, Mar
ie Fuzzio.
She was a Catholic.
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December 20, 1999
Jimmie Dean Barrodale
Jimmie Dean Barrodale, 91, a native of Village Mills, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at
noon Friday, Dec. 17, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral
services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with interment in Garden of
Memories Cemetery.
She is survived by one sister, Betty Jane Pingrey of Wimberley, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry John Barrodale; her parents, Delaney Lewis and
Hallie Arledge Hart Dean; one daughter, Barbara Barrodale; four brothers, Harold, W.T., Delaney
and Elton Dean; and one grandson, Tommy J. Barrodale.
She was a retired school teacher for Calcasieu Parish and a parishioner of St. Matthew's
Episcopal Church.
Funeral arrangements by Chauvin Funeral Home.
December 20, 1999
Lynne Delatte
Lynne Delatte, 25, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Choctaw, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. today to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Jam
es Chapel, with interment in St. James Mausoleum in
Choctaw.
She is survived by her parents, Kerry and Karen Delatte; one daughter, Morghan Brock; one
brother, Dylan Delatte; and her paternal grandfather, Kebert Delatte.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Rosemary Delatte; and her maternal
grandparents, Harry and Lorena Kliebert.
December 20, 1999
Annie L. Dorris
Annie L. Dorris, 94, a native of Monroe and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday,
Dec. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Sterlington, with burial in Mulhearn Memorial
Park Cemetery in Monroe.
She is survived by two sons, Alvis Dorris of Amity, Ark., and James Dorris of Monroe; one
daughter, Betty D. Rhodes of Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and seven
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nora King and Virgil A. Bratton; two sons, Virgil and
Jewell Dorris; one daughter, Marie Price; one brother, Jack Bratton; three sisters, Ethel
Thomas, Maude Green and Blanche Green; two grandchildren, not named; and two
great-grandchildren, not named.
December 20, 1999
Scott Henry Gregory
Scott Henry Gregory, 73, a native of Chicago, Ill., and resident of
Thibodaux, died at 10:30
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999.
Funeral services are pending; contact Landry's Funeral Home at 447-9041 for information.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Trahan Gregory; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Dawn) Koetting; and
one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry F. and Maude Patten Gregory.
December 20, 1999
Wilkin Anthony Mobley
Wilkin Anthony Mobley, 50, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:15
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. today to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in
Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with
burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Solet Mobley; his father, Albert Mobley; one son, Roddy
Mobley; two brothers, John Sr. and Edwin Mobley Sr.; five sisters, Doris Mobley, Bertha Naquin,
Mary Dardar, Karen Anselmi and Robin Guillory; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Lee Mobley; and one sister, Delores Mobley.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
December 20, 1999
Muriel Mary Lirette Prichard
Muriel Mary Lirette Prichard, 75, a native of Montegut, a former resident of Houma and a
resident of Garden City, died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999.
Visitati
on will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer
service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales
Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by one son, Michael J. Guillot of Gretna; one daughter, Darlene G. King of
Garden City; three brothers, Leo, Raymond and Marcus J. Lirette Jr., all of Houma; two sisters,
Jeanette Padfield of Key Largo, Fla., and Betty LeBlanc of Larose; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emma Dupre Lirette Naquin and Marcus J. Lirette Sr.;
and one brother, Leland Lirette.
She was a homemaker.
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December 21, 1999
Mary Faye Crawford Allred
Mary Faye Crawford Allred, 82, a native of Three Creeks, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at
3:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Mary Ellen) Vice and Janet A. Stewart, both
of Houma, and Mrs. J.T. (Kathryn) Cantrell of Dallas, Texas; two brothers and sisters-in-law,
Lamar and Mildred Crawford of Tyler, Texas, and Donald and Mona Crawford of El D
orado, Ark.;
five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Wert Allred; three brothers, James, Bill and
John Crawford; and one granddaughter, Cynthia Vice Bell.
She was a resident of Houma for more that 50 years, with the exception of a few years in
Houston, Texas. She was employed for many years at the Sears store in Houma and retired from
the Memorial City Sears store in Houston where she was presented with "Outstanding Employee"
and "Top Salesperson" awards.
She was raised in the Baptist faith and was a member of First Methodist Church in Houma for
many years.
Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in New Orleans is in charge of arrangements.
December 21, 1999
Alice Leonard Bergeron
Alice Leonard Bergeron, 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20,
1999.
Visitation will be from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at
Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with interment in
Holy Rosary Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Glen, Gilbert and Robert Bergeron Sr., all of Houma, and Roland
F. Bergeron Jr. of Perry, Ga.; one daughter, Louise Bergeron Hebert of Houma; three brothers,
Paul and Merlin Leonard, both of Golden Meadow, and Gerard Leonard of Texas; on
e sister, Vergie
Leonard of Golden Meadow; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Francis Bergeron Sr.; her parents, Wilbert and
Lovenia Dugas Leonard; and one granddaughter, Yvonne Marie Bergeron.
She was a homemaker.
December 21, 1999
Elmary Brown
Elmary Brown, 67, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19,
1999.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral
Home. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at New Magnolia Baptist Church. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Charles Brown Sr. and wife, Carolyn of Houma; two sisters, Lillie
Gasery and Mildred Brown, both of Houma; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Sr. and Louise Campbell Brown; five brothers,
Dalton, Richard, Wilbert and Eddie Brown Jr. and Willie Dumas; and one sister, Dorothy Francis.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of New Magnolia Baptist Church.
December 21, 1999
Aline Marie Chassion Carlos
Aline Marie Chassion Carlos, 85, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:37 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Jo
seph Catholic Church in
Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph
Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Durle Carlos of Houma; four daughters, Melva Hebert and Caroline
"Toby" Martin, both of Chauvin, Yvonne Charpentier of Houma; and Marion Monk of Hicks; one
sister, Agnolia Robichaux of Chauvin; 14 grandchildren; and
26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Carlos; her parents, Ernest and Philomine
Trahan Chassion; one son, John Carlos; two brothers, Eddie and Edwin Chassion; and one sister,
Agnes Benoit Lapeyrouse.
She was a homemaker, a retired employee of Indian Ridge Canning Company, a member of the Ladies
Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
December 21, 1999
J.C. Adam Constrantchis
J.C. Adam Constrantchis, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:16 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
19, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral
services were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph
Cemetery in Chauvin.
He is survived by three brothers, Ernest, George and Richard Constrantchis; five sisters, Mary
Theriot, Lilly Mae Trosclair, Jeannette Hebert, Theresa Lirette and Rosalie C. Price; and a
number of nieces and nephews.
He w
as preceded in death by his first wife, Pearl White Constrantchis; his second wife, Vera
Crochet Constrantchis; his parents, Pierre and Olivia Pellegrin Constrantchis; four brothers,
not named; and one sister, not named.
He was a retired city employee.
December 21, 1999
Lena Hebert Daigle
Lena Hebert Daigle, 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at
Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena
Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Claude Daigle and wife, Eula, and Calvin Daigle and wife, Marilyn,
all of Labadieville; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Bessie) Crochet of Pierre Part, and Jean Rodrigue
of Thibodaux; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adley Daigle; her parents, Lodias and Lydia Landry
Hebert; one son, Carroll Daigle; one son-in-law, Melton Rodrigue; four brothers, Clema, Lesma,
Arthur and Rene Hebert; and two sisters, Ida Gaudet and Evelyn Achee.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic
Church.
December 21, 1999
Billie E. Hill
Billie E. Hill, 72, a nat
ive of Hopkins County, Texas, and resident of Alba, Texas, died
Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home in Alba. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 3:30
p.m. Wednesday at Ridgeway Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Andy Lee Hill of Alba; three daughters, Mrs.
William (Jean Ann) Shoemaker of Houma, Karen Sue Defoe of Dallas, Texas, and Sherri Gail Kelly
of Elmira, N.Y.; two brothers, Gerald Coke and wife, Rose Mary of Lindale, Texas, and Danny
Coke and wife, Wanda of Sulphur Springs; one sister, Joyce Nan Coke of Sulphur; seven
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Earl and Myrtle Virginia Jones Coke; one
son-in-law, Robert Kelly; and one sister, Shirley Coke.
She was a homemaker and a member of United Methodist Church in Alba.
December 21, 1999
Alphonse Joseph LeBlanc Sr.
Alphonse Joseph LeBlanc Sr., 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday,
Dec. 20, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by h
is wife, Bertha Falgout LeBlanc; one son, Alphonse J. LeBlanc Jr. of
Lockport; three daughters, Beverly Lovell of Raceland, Juanita Rodrigue of Chackbay, and Sandy
Monnier of Raceland; one brother, Albert LeBlanc; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph O. and Josephine Allemand LeBlanc; four
brothers, Abel, Arthur, Avie and Anatole LeBlanc; and four sisters, Anita Guidry, Angel
LaForest, Alcina Ford and Alice LeBlanc.
He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.
December 21, 1999
Marceline Loupe
Marceline Loupe, 70, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St.
Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Curliss Adam Loupe; three sons, Eddie, Kirby and Thomas Loupe;
two daughters, Amy L. Halbach and Shirley L. Kraemer; two brothers, Louis and Lloyd Cortez Sr.;
two sisters, Tousillia Kraemer and Exene Loupe; nine grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Septime Sr. and Marceline Dempster Cortez; four
brothers, Moise, Joseph, Emilien and Septime Cortez Jr.; and three
sister, Evelyn Loupe, Yvonne
Usea and Edith Hotard.
December 21, 1999
Ada B. Ortego
Ada B. Ortego, 75, a native and resident of Ville Platte, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16,
1999.
Funeral services were Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte, with burial in
the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, John Edward Ortego of Abbeville; seven daughters, Becky O. Manuel,
Bonnie O. Meche and Rosemary O. Guillory, all of Ville Platte, Yvonne O. Alexander and Barbara
Ortego, both of Lafayette, Mona O. Prejean of Houma, and Kay O. Blanchet of Livonia; three
brothers, Hilman and Levy Boudreaux, both of Lawtell, and Otis Boudreaux of Opelousas; two
sisters, Pearl Cary and Mary Johnson, both of Ville Platte; 19 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Ortego; and one sister, Amy Hidalgo.
She was a retired schoolteacher and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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December 22, 1999
Donald W. Coglaiti
Donald W. Coglaiti, 39, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. t
oday at Samart Funeral Home.
He is survived by his parents, Mark Coglaiti and Frances Folk James; one son, Angleo Coglaiti;
two daughters, Heather Coglaiti and Maggie Coglaiti Lirette; one brother, James Allen Holbert;
four sisters, Angela K. Altom, Tammy Davis, Sharon Sonnier and Theresa Sullivan; and two
grandchildren.
He was a member of First Baptist Church.
December 22, 1999
Craig Peter Falgout
Craig Peter Falgout, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21,
1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic
Church in Raceland. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial
in St. Mary's Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Naquin Falgout; one sister, Naomie Barrios; and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan L. Falgout; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Felix Falgout, and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Naquin.
He was a self-employed painter, a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
No. 3665 and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church.
December 22, 1999
Errol J. Jeansonne
Errol J. Jeansonne, 53, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Bridge City, died at 9:32 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thu
rsday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Crosby Jeansonne; his mother, Rita J. Jeansonne; two sons,
Darryl and Farrell Jeansonne; two daughters, Lisa and Dannielle Jeansonne; four brothers,
Eddie, Wayne, Leonard and Kenneth Jeansonne; five sisters, Nora Descant, Ida Gaspard, Marian
Bordelon, Vickie Armand and Delaine Ratten; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rufus Jeansonne; and
one brother, Patrick Jeansonne.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church.
December 22, 1999
Marcia E. LeBlanc
Marcia E. LeBlanc, 43, a native of Tampa, Fla., and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Dec. 21,
1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Faith Baptist Church. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Jim LeBlanc of Houma; her father, Jay C. Clark of San Antonio,
Fla.; two sons, Troy and James LeBlanc II, both of Houma; two daughters, Michelle and Mignon
LeBlanc, both of Houma; and one sister, Regina Reed of Riverview, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Iris E. Clark of San Antonio.
She was an employee of the Terrebonne Council on Aging f
or 21 years and a member of Faith
Baptist Church
December 22, 1999
Gustavia Garner Porche
Gustavia Garner Porche, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died at
12:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home and from 5 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at St. Luke Baptist Church. Wake services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Dismissal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Mount Pilgrim
Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson.
She is survived by one son, Loveless Porche Jr. of Houma; five daughters, Gale Robinson and
Debra Beauty, both of Gibson, Loretta Johnson of Gray, Cynthia Neal of Bastrop, and Lillian Ann
Lyons of Houma; three brothers, Andrew Garner Jr. and Sidney Smith, both of Houma, and Richard
Garner Sr. of Gray; seven sisters, Olivia Smith and Chester Mary Crocket, both of New Orleans,
O'Nita Celestine, Beulah Henry and Margarite Mitchell, all of Houma, Elouise York of Chicago,
Ill., and Marion Hands of Los Angeles, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loveless Porche Sr.; her parents, Andrew Garner Sr.
and Beulah Calloway; one son-in-law, Eddie Lyons; and one granddaughter, Latoya Shinerell
Lyons.
She was a retired food service technician for
the Terrebonne Parish school system, a former
president of the Senior Choir, a member of the Pastor's Aide Club and a member of St. Luke
Baptist Church.
December 22, 1999
Sandra P. Sanamo
Sandra P. Sanamo, 47, a native of Harvey and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:25 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart
Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Wesley P. Sanamo; her mother, Eunice Chaisson Plaisance; two
sons, Jeremy and Scott Sanamo; one brother, Norman Plaisance Jr.; and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Plaisance Sr.
She was an assistant instructor at "The Center" and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary
Catholic Church.
December 22, 1999
Hakeem Jorne Steward
Hakeem Jorne Steward, 9 months, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at
4:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1999.
Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Thursday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.
He is survived by his father, Robert Steward; his mother, Patrice Denise Rideaux; and hi
s
grandparents, Lucinda Rideaux, Anthony Harrell, Loretta Steward, David Parker and Robert
Lagarde.
December 22, 1999
Chester Anthony Voisin
Chester Anthony Voisin, 80, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.
21, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with
interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Mark A., Chester P. and Jerome B. Voisin, all of Theriot; two
daughters, Marie V. Berkel of Chauvin, and Julie V. Guidry of Theriot; three brothers, Nolan J.
and Ray Voisin, both of Theriot, and Ronald F. Voisin of Lafayette; three sisters, Ethel V.
Brunet and Gloria V. Champagne, both of Theriot, and Ruth V. Grabert of Raceland; 12
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ena Champagne Voisin; his mother, Carmelite LeBouef
Voisin; his father, Cyprian Voisin; his stepmother, Theresa Dupre Voisin; one daughter, Melanie
A. Voisin; and three brothers, Ruby, Wilbert J. and Andy M. Voisin.
He was a retired self-employed crew boat owner, a U.S. Army Air Corps World War II veteran and
a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.
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December 23, 1999
Aden Lester Boyd Jr.
Aden Lester Boyd Jr., 66, a native of Fayetteville, Tenn., and resident of Gray, died at 1:15
a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999.
No funeral services are scheduled at this time.
He is survived by his wife, Erika Dieterich Boyd; two stepsons, Kenneth and John Klingman; one
daughter, Cindy Boyd; and five stepdaughters, Victoria Klingman, Inez Larousse, Margaret Neil,
Marlene Crochet and Dollie Blakeman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aden Lester Boyd Sr. and Opal Cornett Higgins.
December 23, 1999
Abby C. Campo
Abby C. Campo, 81, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:05 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.
22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anne
Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in
Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Crochet Campo; two sons, Abby Charles Jude Campo and
Rodney Kyle Campo; three brothers, Clyde, Eugene and Roy Campo; one sister, Elmire Gilbert; two
grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Annette D
audmon Campo; and three brothers,
Alvin, Junior and Owen Campo.
He was a retired employee of Ethyl Corporation after 34 years, a U.S. Army veteran of World War
II, a Pearl Harbor survivor and a parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church.
December 23, 1999
Lester P.T. Gramma Jr.
Lester P.T. Gramma Jr., 61, a native of Gibson and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux
and from 5 to 8 p.m. today 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. Friday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Owens Gramma; three children, Gregory and Tierre Gramma,
both of Thibodaux, and Andrea Gramma of Gray; three brothers, James and Reginald Clay, both of
Gibson, and Randolph Clay of Houma; two sisters, Beverly Ann Owens of New Orleans, and Amanda
Clay Johnson of Gray; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Finley Clay and Lester Gramma Sr.; his
stepfather, Joseph Clay Sr.; five brothers, Calvin, Peter, Michael, Harold and Joseph Clay Jr.;
and one sister, Maureen Miller.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church.
De
cember 23, 1999
Earle Russell Hughes
Earle Russell Hughes, 69, a native of Portland, Maine, and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999.
No services are scheduled at this time.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Smith; one stepson, Lloyd Bye of Pineville; two
stepdaughters, Diane McGill of Falmouth, Maine, and Lynn Taylor of Ojai, Calif.; one brother,
James Hughes of Gorham, Maine; two sisters, Virginia Graham of South Dakota, and Lois Furneu of
Standish, Maine; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James N. and Annie Plummer Hughes.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force veteran.
December 23, 1999
Wesley J.
Law Jr.
Wesley J. Law Jr., 46, a native of Vivian and resident of Gray, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.
22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in
Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Webb Law; his mother, Joan Francis Law; two sons, Preston R.
and Wesley J. Law III; one daughter, Michele R. Law; one brother, Larry Law; one sister, Sandra
Law; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wesley J. Law Sr.
He was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, a member of Madewood Hunting Club and a
member of First Baptist Church in Gray.
December 23, 1999
Gwendolyn Dufrene Plaisance
Gwendolyn Dufrene Plaisance, 51, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 5:03 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in
Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Plaisance; her mother, Marie Daigle Dufrene; two
daughters, Lisa Plaisance and Monica Plaisance Theriot; three brothers, Wayne, Lonnie and
George Dufrene Jr.; three sisters, Geraldine Janes, Cynthia Walk and Brenda Cheramie; and one
grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her father, George Dufrene Sr.; and two sisters, Marie Robichaux
and Gaylia Dufrene.
December 23, 1999
Ivy Joseph Tivet
Ivy Joseph Tivet, 81, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with interment in
St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by two sons, Preston Tivet of Maurice, and Joseph Tivet of Delon, Texas; one
daughter, Sandra L. J
acobson of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Hester Pellegrin of Grand
Caillou, and Amelia Bergeron of Houma; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Matherne Tivet; his parents, Frank and Benita Leco
Tivet; three brothers, Frank, Hubert and Raymond Tivet; and two sisters, Vivian and Leona
Tivet.
He was a retired roustabout for Chevron and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran.
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December 24, 1999
Inge Grassnick Blakeman
Inge Grassnick Blakeman, 78, a native of Schlesien, Germany, and resident of Lafayette, died at
4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time today at La Chapelle de Martin and
Castille in Lafayette. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home with
interment in Morgan City Cemetery.
The Rev. Floyd J. Calais of Lafayette will conduct the services. Sharee D. Hunter, organist,
will sing for the services, "Just A Closer Walk With Thee," "Ava Maria" and "O Holy Night."
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, John R. Wooters, Shannon Blakeman, Pierce Blakeman, Gregory
Bergeron, Ryan Bergeron, James Shannon Bl
akeman and Taylor Blakeman.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William E. and Leigh Blakeman of Lafayette
and James S. and Joni Blakeman of Houma; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Ingrid and Terry Clark
of Atlanta, Ga., and Inge and Greg Bergeron of Selma, Ala.; one sister, Elly Glenn of West
Virginia; one nephew, Gunther Muller of West Virginia; 11 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Blakeman Sr.; her parents, Wilhelm and
Martha Grassnick; and one daughter, Kathleen K. Whitney.
A native of Schlesien, she came to the United States in 1952 with her husband and children
residing on various army bases in the states and in Germany.
Following her husband's death in 1966, Mrs. Blakeman worked with mentally handicapped children
in Morgan City and then became a real estate agent there. She moved to Lafayette in 1975 and
began working for Van Eaton and Romero Real Estate for more than 20 years, retiring in 1997.
Prior to her illness, she served on the Atchafalaya Basin Land Committee.
Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Livingston Foundation Medical Center,
3232 Duke, San Diego, CA 92110 and Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200,
Lafayette, LA 70503.
Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette is in charge of arrangem
ents.
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December 25, 1999
Gilbert Granier Sr.
Gilbert Granier Sr., 65, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23,
1999.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland.
Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Granier
Cemetery in Vacherie.
He is survived by his wife, Erma J. Granier; one son, Mark Steven Granier; one daughter, Anita
Lynn Granier; two brothers, Herman Joseph Granier Sr. and Horace Granier; two sisters, Ginley
Granier Becnel and Olive Granier Falgout Stwenson; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark Joseph and Antoinette Dempster Granier; one son,
Gilbert Granier Jr.; and one brother, Mark Granier Jr.
He was a Baptist.
December 25, 1999
Earle Russell Hughes
Earle Russell Hughes, 69, a native of Portland, Maine, and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Smith Hughes; one stepson, Lloyd Bye of Pineville; one
daughter, Cheryl H. Howard of Colorado Springs,
Colo.; two stepdaughters, Diane McGill of
Falmouth, Maine, and Lynn Taylor of Ojai, Calif.; one brother, James Hughes of Gorham, Maine;
two sisters, Virginia Graham of South Dakota and Marcia Freneld; seven grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James N. and Annie Plummer Hughes; and one sister,
Lois Ferneu.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and U.S. Airforce.
December 25, 1999
Esther Louise Matherne Marcel
Esther Louise Matherne Marcel, 90, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 24, 1999.
Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at
Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist
Church, with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Hayes J. Marcel Jr. of Houma, the Rev. Lionel Marcel of Dallas,
Texas, and Ed Marcel of Morgan City; three daughters, Jane M. Trahan, Shirley M. Hebert of
Houma and Jeanette Corvin of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Mildred Ingenerio of New Orleans and
Ruth Matherne of Houma; 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayes J. Marcel Sr.; her parents, Edgar and Elda
Boudreaux Matherne; three brothers, Eustace Matherne, Nolan Matherne and
Bruce Matherne; and
two sisters, Libby DeCoursey and Audrey Tivet.
She was a homemaker.
December 25, 1999
Stanley Joseph Naquin
Stanley Joseph Naquin, 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:30
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious
services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with interment in Bisland Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Stanley Naquin Jr. of Panama City, Fla., and Brian Naquin of Houma;
five daughters, Gloria Tanner, Nola Courteaux, Susie Price, Mary Field all of Houma, and Eva
Giammancheri of Thibodaux; two brothers, John Naquin of Houma and Efrem Naquin of
Pointe-aux-Chenes; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mary Naquin Naquin; his companion, Marie Billio
t
Verdin; his parents, Oleus Joseph and Eva Marie Dardar Naquin; one son, Willis J. Naquin; and
two sisters, Rosa Naquin and Stella Naquin.
He was a retired roustabout for Delta Mudd.
December 25, 1999
Betty Ann Trosclair
Betty Ann Trosclair, 64, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Dulac, died at 11:15 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Samart Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until
service time Monday at Gran
d Caillou Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Willis Trosclair Sr.; five sons, Willis Jr., Albert, Dennis,
Darryl Trosclair and Phillip Maronge Jr.; three daughters, Lynn Theriot, Tina Parfait and
Sherryl Trosclair; two brothers, Charles LeBlanc Jr. and Albert LeBlanc; one sister, Florence
Francis; 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ella Fanguy LeBlanc; one daughter, Agnes
Ella Maronge; one brother, Allen LeBlanc; and one sister, Arizona Richardson.
She was a manager of Nick Nack Grocery in Houma and a Baptist.
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December 26, 1999
Richard P. Griffin
Richard P. Griffin, 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, Dec.
23, 1999.
Visitation will be from 10 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 Cheramie Cemetery in
Galliano.
He is survived by his wife, Melva St. Pierre Griffin; two sons, Richard and Regan Griffin; one
sister, Enolia
Guilbeau; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Oria Kiger Griffin; three brothers, Derris,
Eunice and Gilbert Griffin; and one grandchild, Timothy Griffin.
He was a retired owner of R. Griffin Boat Co. He was a World War II Army Corps veteran, served
in 101st and 13th Airborne Div., a member of American Legion Post No. 315 and a parishioner of
St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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December 27, 1999
Odile B. Melancon Angelette
Odile B. Melancon Angelette, 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at
2:24 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 9:15 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
in Cut Off. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Oliver Angelette; three sons, Chester, Raymond and Loyman
Melancon; one daughter, Doris Pete; two brothers, Emile and Lawrence Blanchard; one sister,
Yola Loupe; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jules L. Melancon Jr.; her second
husband,
Vincent Liner Sr.; her parents, Emile and Odelia Duplantis Blanchard; one daughter, Linda
Thibodaux; one brother, Louis Blanchard; two sisters, Nada Durieve and Ocatavie Constransitch;
two grandsons, Glenn and Anthony Melancon; and one great-granddaughter, Trich Barrios.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
December 27, 1999
Lucina Clement Blanchard
Lucina Clement Blanchard, 93, a native of Chackbay and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:30
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass was
scheduled for 10 a.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She was survived by two sons, Herman and Freddie Blanchard Jr.; one stepson, Carlton Blanchard;
two daughters, Dolores Benoit and Gloria Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren;
and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Blanchard Sr.; her parents, Ulysse and Elodie
Benoit Clement; one stepson, Lester Blanchard; one stepdaughters, Rosalie Guillot; four
brothers, John, Joseph, Maurice and Walter Clement; and two sisters, Angeline Clement and
Mathilde Delaune.
December 27, 1999
Jeanne Delaune Boudreaux
Jeanne Delaune Boudreaux, 79, a na
tive and resident of Labadieville, died Saturday, Dec. 25,
1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in
Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by one brother, Roy "Joe" Delaune of Thibodaux; one nephew, Alex J. Guillot;
three nieces, Dot Dize, Betty Lagrange and Joann Faslund; three great-nephews, David Lagrange,
Dionne Smith and Brent Faslund; and three great-nieces, Debbie Foret, Gina Fox and Laurie
Boudreaux.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Boudreaux; her parents, Joseph and Victoria
Clause Delaune, and three sisters, Hilda "Noon" Reed, Nora Guillot and Alice Prendergast.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a member of the American Legion Ladies
Auxiliary Post No. 284. She was a parishioner and volunteer for many years at St. Philomena
Catholic Church and school.
Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
December 27, 1999
Lorine Trahan Courteaux
Lorine Trahan Courteaux, 77, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 24, 1999.
Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at
10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemete
ry No. 2.
She is survived by one stepson, Allen Gene Courteaux Jr. of Houma; and two step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Courteaux Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Marie
Felician Hornsby Trahan; three brothers, Harry, Lee and Albert Trahan; and one sister, Edna
Frances.
She was a retired employee of Cheramie Shrimp Factory.
December 27, 1999
Wilton Joseph "T-Will" Delaune Sr.
Wilton Joseph "T-Will" Delaune Sr., 69, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:24 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout
Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by four sons, Ernest, Bobby, Johnny and Wilton Delaune Jr.; five brothers,
Milton, Alton, Nolan, Eddie and Elson Delaune Jr.; two sisters, Mildred LeBlanc and Audrey
Bruce; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorena Bruce Delaune; his parents, Blanche Griffin and
Elson Delaune Sr.; and one sister, Doris Pitre.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
December 27, 1999
Octavie Marie "Tavie" Portier Lapeyrouse
Octavie Marie "Tavie" Portier Lapeyrouse, 91, a native of Terrebonne
Parish and resident of
Chauvin, died at 4 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999.
Visitation was scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Chauvin. Mass was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at the church, with interment in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Nolan Lapeyrouse of Chauvin, and Druby Lapeyrouse of Harvey; three
daughters, Eulice St. Pe and Elma Bernard, both of Chalmette, and Dolores Hebert of Chauvin;
two brothers, Aubrey and Wiley Portier, both of Chauvin; two sisters, Angele Lebouef of
Chauvin, and Velma Foret of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Caliste T. Lapeyrouse; her parents, Ernest and
Estelle Authement Portier Sr.; one son, Luby Lapeyrouse; one daughter, Joyceln May; one
brother, Ernest Portier Jr.; and two sisters, Lillian LeBouef and Mabel Smith.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial Masses are preferred.
December 27, 1999
Alice
H. Lefort
Alice H. Lefort, 74, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Larose, died at 5:17 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart
Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Ros
ary Catholic
Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Albert, Alex, Wilmith "Willie" and William "Billy" Lefort; two
daughters, Carol Kerekes and Carolyn Bernard; four brothers, Avery, Edward, Louis and Morris
Hebert; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guiffie Lefort; her parents, Sidney and Eva LeCompte
Hebert; six sons, Lester, Nolan, Richard, Roland, Rickey and Sammy Lefort; three brothers,
Leonance, Rubin and Edgar Hebert; and two sisters, Hilda Molaison and Mildred Hebert.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
December 27, 1999
Houston Emile Martin
Houston Emile Martin, 84, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Alexandria, died at 7:40 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Larose.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Louise Anderson Martin; two daughters, Frances Gail Martin
Blair of Alexandria, and Virginia Anne Martin Butler of Springfield, Mo.; three brothers,
Samuel and Allen Martin, both of Houma, and K.D. Martin of Modesto, Calif.; two sisters, Bertha
Martin Squires of Calhoun, Ga., and Olga LeBouef of K
empner, Texas; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Klebert Felecien and Cornelia Louis Rodrigue Martin;
one son, Houston Gaines Martin; and three brothers, Glaise, Hilias and Julius Martin.
He was a retired mechanic for Stone Motors and a retired machinist for Thibodaux Boiler works
in Golden Meadow. He was a graduate of Mississippi College and a graduate of New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as a missionary and pastor for several churches in
Louisiana and Mississippi. He was also a deacon, Sunday School teacher, music director and a
pianist at First Baptist Church in Larose.
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December 28, 1999
Birdie Arceneaux Adams
Birdie Arceneaux Adams, 69, a native of Kaplan and resident of Schriever, died at 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in
Schriever. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Nolan P. Adams; three daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Brenda) Picou Jr.,
Mrs. Leslie (Sandy) Brunet and Judy Caillouet; one son-in-law, Larry Cail
louet; two brothers,
Louis and Curtis Arceneaux; one sister, Regina A. Roy; and six grandchildren, Gerald and Liz
Folse, Kristin and Justin Brunet, and Casie and Mitzi Caillouet.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilford Arceneaux and Pearl Vaughn Arceneaux Dartez;
her stepfather, Elice Dartez; and one son, Gerald Nolan Adams.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are being handled by Landry's Funeral Home.
December 28, 1999
Carey Lloyd Baudoin
Carey Lloyd Baudoin, 46, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27,
1999 of cancer.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church,
with interment in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Lloyd and Clara Abadie Baudoin of Houma; two sons, Shelton and
Shaun Baudoin, both of Bourg; one brother, Kendall Baudoin of Mandeville; and three sisters,
Mrs. Tim (Andrea) Galliano and Mrs. Claude (Laura) Ledet, both of Houma, and Mrs. Kevin
(Denise) Arceneaux of Bourg.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Odile Bergeron Baudoin, and Raymond and
Auro
re Waguespack Abadie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Terrebonne Alliance for the Mentally
Ill, Station 2 Box 236, Houma, LA 70360 or to the American Cancer Society.
December 28, 1999
Aline Portier Blanchard
Aline Portier Blanchard, 91, a native of Labadieville and resident of Gray, died at 3:48 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 27, 1999.
Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin
Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with
interment in the church cemetery.
She is survived by five sons, Dudley, Russell and Wilmer J. Blanchard Jr., all of Gray; Lloyd
Blanchard of Destrehan, and Daniel Blanchard of Houma; one daughter, Mrs. Roland (Frances)
Bourgeois of Thibodaux; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Joseph Blanchard Sr.; her parents, Taylor and
Adeline Gros Portier; two brothers, Sylvester and Sylvere Portier; and two sisters, Agnes and
Nella Blanchard.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church.
December 28, 1999
Adam "Pee Wee" Boudreaux Jr.
Adam "Pee Wee" Boudreaux Jr., 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:06 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a
.m. to funeral time Wednesday at
Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church,
with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Guillot Boudreaux; two sons, Ronald and Timmy Boudreaux;
two daughters, Linda Ordoyne and Marilyn Hebert; two brothers, Bobby and Herbert Boudreaux; one
sister, Dolores Adams; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Boudreaux Sr. and Olivia Boudreaux Savoie; his
stepmother, Viola Boudreaux; and one brother, Edward Boudreaux.
December 28, 1999
Lucille Rodrigue Gonzales
Lucille Rodrigue Gonzales, 92, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died at
4:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Mike Gonzales of Slidell, and John F. Gonzales of Alexandria, Va.;
eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis O. Gonzales; her parents, Francis and Laurence
Gianelloni Rodrigue; one daughter, Ann Gonzales Delaune; three brothers, Francis "Mac", George
"Cabbage" and the Rev. James Rodrigue; and four sisters, Inez Chauvin, Elsie Martin, Isabel
"Pet
e" Chewet and Lois Rodrigue.
December 28, 1999
Doris Rodrigue Kraemer
Doris Rodrigue Kraemer, 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:54 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 27, 1999.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic
Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Hilton, Stephen and Daniel Kraemer; two daughters, Rita Heriard
and Charlene Duet; one sister, Mildred Ordoyne; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and
five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton F. Kraemer; her parents, Louis and Helen Rose
Rodrigue; one son, Fermin Kraemer; three brothers, not named; and two sisters, not named.
December 28, 1999
Penny Mae Savitts LeBoeuf
Penny Mae Savitts LeBoeuf, 46, a native of Marrero and resident of Gray, died at 1:40 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Houma.
She is survived by her husband, Francis P. LeBoeuf Jr. of Gray; her father, Kenneth Leroy
Savitts Sr. of Raceland; two sons, Steven Francis LeBoeuf
of Raleigh, N.C., and Kevin Kenneth
LeBoeuf of Gray; one daughter, Amanda LeBoeuf of Gray; one brother, Kenneth Savitts Jr. of
Raceland; and
four sisters, Peggy Boudreaux of Raceland, Janet Pertuit of Marrero, Mitzi Wright
of Gray, and Tammy Chaisson of Houma.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Matherne Savitts; one son, Jason LeBoeuf; and
one sister, Susan Ferguson.
She was a school teacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board, a member of the Nicholls State
University girl's track team from 1991 to 1993 and a member of First Baptist Church in Houma.
December 28, 1999
Constance Margaret Aycock Mitchener
Constance Margaret Aycock Mitchener, 79, a native of Patterson and resident of Houma, died at
5:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral
time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
church.
She is survived by one son, William Henry Froechtenicht of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Lory
Froechtenicht Donohue of Houma, and Charlotte Froechtenicht Petit of New Orleans; one sister,
Janice Aycock Comeaux of Baton Rouge; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Miles C. Mitchener; her parents, Albert and Loretta
Kleb Aycock; and one grandson, Patrick Rohm.
She was a member of the Terrebonne Parish Orchid Society and a parishioner of Annunziata
Catholic Church.
December 28,
1999
Curtis E. Smith Sr.
Curtis E. Smith Sr., 85, a native of Sikes, former resident of Houma, and resident of Lake
Arthur, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at
Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur. Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Lake Arthur, with
burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Lilley Smith of Lake Arthur; one son, Curtis E. Smith Jr. of
Baton Rouge; seven daughters, Marynel Garrett of Houma, Yevonne Start of Dry Prong, Lana
Rhinehart of Lafayette, Donna Theriot of Biloxi, Miss., Ann Brown of Albany, Ky., Rhetta Hunt
Clemons of Chauvin, and Tamea Hollier of Opelousas; one stepson, Frankie Lilley of Lake Arthur;
one stepdaughter, June Lilley of Biloxi; two brothers, Roy Smith of Lake Arthur, and the Rev.
Edward Smith of Haughton; one sister, Ruby Dark of Prince Frederick, Md.; 32 grandchildren; 20
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was employed by Superior Oil Company for 48 years, a 32nd degree Mason of Life Oak Lodge No.
346, a member of Eastern Star Chapter No. 144 and a member of First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church in Lake Arthur.
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