TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet ============================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved ============================================================================= PELLEGRIN, DOROTHY (WELCH) ============================================================================= Dorothy Welch Pellegrin, 81, a native of Sabine Pass, Texas, and resident of Chauvin, died peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2013. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Jessie Pellegrin; children, Debbie Hubbard and husband Neal, Jay Pellegrin and wife, Alisha, and Jesslyn Ledet and husband, Craig; grandchildren, Aimee Toups, Summer Pellegrin, Christian Ledet, Rebecca Ledet, and Chloe Pellegrin; great- grandchildren, Jamie Hubbard and Eli Pellegrin; sister, Larrie Elms; and brother, Tommy Welch. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Hazel Welch; and sister, Margie Lee. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and the United Veterans League. A loving wife and dedicated mother and grandmother, Dorothy touched many lives during her time here on Earth. Her legacy will be the lessons in selflessness and compassion she taught by how she lived her life and treated others. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. PELLEGRIN, GINA (BABIN) ============================================================================= Gina Babin Pellegrin, 47, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 6:36 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Pernell Pellegrin, of Bourg; daughter, Katie Pellegrin and Adam Lambert, of Thibodaux; son, Britt Pellegrin, of Bourg; parents, Milton and Patricia Blanchard Babin, of Houma; brothers, Brian Babin, of Houma, and Gregg Babin and wife, Karen, of Houma; sister, Kelly Babin, of Houma; mother-in-law, Mary Lou Pellegrin; sisters-in-law, Raquel Sadler and husband, Kyle, and Mary Purviance and husband, Michael; nieces, Alexis, Lindsey and Kaci; and nephews, Bryce and Peyton. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Ronald Pellegrin; and nephew, Jackson Sadler. She enjoyed traveling, shopping with her daughter and attending her son's baseball games. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements PENNISON, BETH ============================================================================= Beth Anne Pennison, 49, a native of Thibodaux, and resident of Schriever, died Friday, April 12, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Jimmy Sr. and Anne Carol Baye Pennison; brother, Lane Pennison; and sister, Sherrie Pennison. She was preceded in death by her brothers, David and Jimmy Anthony Pennison Jr. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. PERTUIT, GLENN ============================================================================= Glenn John Pertuit, 65, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma, and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Wade Pertuit and Joey (Chrissy) Babin; daughters, Carrie Pertuit and Angela (James) Tabor; mother, Lena Vedros Pertuit; brother, Ronnie Pertuit; sister, Peggy Larousse; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Ann Breaux Pertuit; and father, Nolan Phillip Pertuit. He was a local grocery store manager for many years. He served in the Vietnam War and had recently become a member of the United Veteran's League. He will be greatly missed and will be remembered as a wonderful husband to his wife, Vicki, a beloved father to his children and a devoted friend to many. Falgout Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. PICKETT, BOBBY ============================================================================= "PAW, OLD BUZZARD, PAPA BEAR"" Bobby Pickett, 77, passed from death to life Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at home surrounded by family. A memorial service and celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Lockport. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Mary C. Pickett; daughters, Brenda P. Guidry and husband, Kerry, Sally P. Cheramie and husband, Joseph, Kathy L. Pickett, Connie P. Richmond and husband, Greg, and Bobbie Jo P. Thibodaux and husband, Mitch; 10 grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Jimmie Pickett, of Oklahoma, Shirley P. Owens, of Oklahoma, Jerry Pickett, of North Carolina, and Geniavon Pickett, of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dee and Mamie Greer Pickett. Bobby was born Dec. 14, 1935 in Paul's Valley, Okla. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 until 1957. He had been a resident of South Louisiana since 1957 where he worked as a commercial fisherman until he retired in 2006. Bobby "Paw, Old Buzzard, Papa Bear, Sly Fox, The Sheriff and Poppa Doppla" loved his family, a good practical joke and watching UFC fighting with his sons-in-law and grandsons. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends."For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live in Him." (1 Thessalonians 5:9-10)"Miss Me But Let Me Go"When I come to the end of the road,And the sun has set for me,I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?Miss me a little - but not too long,And not with your head bowed low,Remember the love that we once shared,Miss me but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take. And each must go alone. It's all part of the Master's plan,A step on the road home. When you are lonely and sick of heart,Go to the Friends we know,And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me - but let me go. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. PLAISANCE, HERMAN "E.T.", SR. ============================================================================= Herman "E.T." Plaisance Sr., 78, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:04 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Samart- Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maudry Naquin Plaisance; sons, Herman (Iris) Jr., Randy (Denise) and Wayne (Rose) Plaisance; daughter, Mona Plaisance; sisters, Irene Griffin, Ramona Williams, Rita Guidry and Irma Hartman; grandchildren, Michael Plaisance, Chrisy (Todd) Rousse, Jason (Ragen) Plaisance, Scott (Alicia) Plaisance, Taylor (Roxie) Plaisance, Lacey (Chase) Messer, Wayne (Charlotte) Plaisance Jr., Megan Plaisance and companion, Thomas Tondreau, and Shelly (Jonathan) Porras; and great-grandchildren, Mia Plaisance, Owen Plaisance, Cylus Adams, Caden Messer, Taylor Plaisance Jr., Jude Messer, Diego Adams, Calleigh Plaisance, Kyle Plaisance, Dawson Messer, Braydin Plaisance, Allie Rousse and Carter Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evest Plaisance Sr. and Augusta Ledet Plaisance; son, Jason Paul Plaisance; brothers, Landon, Ernest, Norman, Evest Jr., Augustin and Paul Plaisance; and sister, Elzina Gisclair. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a boat captain and loved being in his trawl boat the "E.T." on the water. He was a loving family man. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. PLAISANCE, VELMA (ADAMS) ============================================================================= Velma Adams Plaisance, 86, a native of Lockport, and resident of Raceland, died Friday, April 26, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time today at St. Hilary Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church. She is survived by her husband, Tony Plaisance; son, Nickie (Kimra) Plaisance; daughter, Brenda (Ron) Hunt; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lilier and Alexina Thibodaux Adams. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. PREJEAN, DORIS (BOUDREAUX) ============================================================================= Doris Boudreaux Prejean, 91, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sons, Neil J. Boudreaux and wife, Angie, and Ronnie Boudreaux and companion, Ethel Boudreaux; sister, Grace Woods; seven grandchildren, Randy Boudreaux, Donna LeBoeuf, Patrick Boudreaux, Elizabeth Boudreaux, Deborah Strunk, Lisa Kotyk, and Blake Besson; and six great- grandchildren, Logan LeBoeuf, Ian Boudreaux, Nathan Helton, Madeline Kotyk, Katelynn Hurley and Andrea Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her first husband, O'Neil "Shine" Boudreaux Sr.; second husband, Herbert Paul Prejean; parents, Ben and Bernadette Clement Boudreaux; brother, Guy Boudreaux; sisters, Ivy Mae Daigle, Hazel Melancon and Mildred DeLozier; and grandchild, Sherry Lynn Boudreaux. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping and traveling. The family would like to thank Dr. Dickie Haydel and staff, Haydel Memorial Hospice and The Oaks of Houma. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. PRICE, DONALD, SR. ============================================================================= Donald James Price Sr., 79, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home, and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet Remont Price; children, Christine Price, Lynne Price Richaud and husband, Eddie Richaud III, Donald Price Jr. and Wade Price; five brothers, Harold and wife, Virgie, George and wife, Rita, Charles and wife, Ruby, Robert and wife, Laura, and Carl Price and wife, Brenda; sister-in-law, Rose Price; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sheldon and Lucille Boquet Price; two brothers, Herbert J. and Lloyd J. "Capt. Lloyd" Price; sister, Elma Price White; and one granddaughter, January Elizabeth Richaud. He worked in the oil and gas industry and was a retired crew boat owner who contracted with Texaco. He loved fishing, gardening and skimming. Donald loved staying active and playing competitively with his grandchildren. He will be missed greatly and leaves behind many happy memories. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. PRICE, MARY (GRAVOIS) ============================================================================= Mary Eileen Gravois Price, 53, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her residence in McComb, Miss. She was born May 28, 1959, in Thibodaux. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time Sunday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb, Miss. The rosary will be recited at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. Brian Kaskie officiating. Burial will be in the Price Family Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Jack Price; her father, Lester John Gravois; six children, Will, John Paul, Maria, Anna, Mary Margaret and Teresa Price; granddaughter, Samantha Price; brothers, Bobby and Denis Gravois; and sisters, Leslie Terry, Margaret Scarpero, MiMi Duncan and Jean Lyons. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Waguespack Gravois; son, Jackson Price; and brothers, Billy, Howard and Ross Gravois. Pallbearers will be Will Price, John Paul Price, Ross Gravois, T.J. Declet, John Caldarea and Mark Gravois. She was a longtime active member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She graduated and received her bachelor of science degree in home economics from Nichols State University. Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home in McComb, Miss., is in charge of arrangements. PRICE, WILLIAM ============================================================================= William Kermit Price, 69, a native of Stringer, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joan Rabalais Price of Houma; son, William T. Price and wife, Kathy Price, of Madison, Miss.; stepdaughter, Janet Lee Price and husband, Ken Price, of Houma; sisters, Jane Burks and husband, Ike Burks of Pascagoula, Miss., and Robbie Holliday and late husband, William Holliday of Pinehurst, N.C.; and grandchhildren, Macy, Miranda, Patrick and Nicholas Price. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Bertie Foley Price. He work in the oilfield for more than 40 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Stringer United Methodist Church, County Road 17, Stringer, Miss., 39581. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. PYLANT, JIMMIE ============================================================================= Jimmie Thomas Pylant, 70, a native of Pioneer, and resident of Thibodaux, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Deborah "Debbie" Mire Pylant; brother, Gene Pylant; sister, Willene Pylant Hendrix; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.A. Pylant Sr. and Ollie Jones Pylant; brothers, W.A. "Bill" Pylant Jr., H.E. "Dry" Pylant, Marvin Pylant, and M.A. "Till" Pylant; and sister, Ment Pylant Dodd. He was a retired machinist who worked at Thibodaux Boiler Works and Oil States-Skagit Smatco. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading and also vegetable and flower gardening. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. QUINEALTY, JOHN ============================================================================= John Robert Quinealty, 54, a native of Houma and resident of Fremont, Calif., was born July 4, 1958, and died at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013. No services are planned at this time. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Loretta Quinealty, of Houma; grandmother, Laura Davis, of Metairie; wife, Chloe Donna Castorana Quinealty; stepchildren, Autumn, Crystal, John, Tyler and Crerie Cantu; one step- grandchild; sisters, Janet Tyler, Carolyn Hart and Lisa (Steve) Voclain; and brothers, Michael (Mary) Quinealty and Robert (Sarah) Quinealty Jr. Chapel of the Roses in Fremont, Calif., is in charge of arrangements. RANDALL, ZORIONE ============================================================================= Zorione Amiyah Randall, infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, April 11, 2013. A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Morristown Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her parents, Marquita Denise Randall and Christopher Steven Barrow; and grandparents, Patricia Randall, Marvin Randall, Brenda Barrow and Melvin Barrow. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ROBARDS, HUNTER ============================================================================= Hunter Wade Robards, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, was born Oct. 21, 1992, and passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his father, Henry "Hank" Louis Robards Jr.; brothers, Hank "Hanko" Louis Robards III and River Steel Robards; and grandparents, Henry Louis Robards Sr. and Katie Kent Robards. He was preceded in death by his mother, Denea Matzke Guidry. Hunter liked to play guitar and loved wake boarding and riding motorcycles. He loved working at MTI (Measurement Technology Inc.)Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ROBICHAUX, ALICE (DAIGLE) ============================================================================= Alice Josephine Daigle Robichaux, 85, a native of Lockport, and resident of Raceland, died at 2:45 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral and from 9 a.m until funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Alvin (companion, Linda) Robichaux Sr., Allen J. (Kathy) Robichaux, and Terry A. Robichaux, all of Raceland; daughters, Wanda (Mark) Lirette, of Raceland, Ramona (companion, Jerry) Robichaux, of Houma, Marie (companion, Harry) Foshee, of Houma, and Carman Mouton, of Raceland; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Robichaux; daughter, Tammy Robichaux; parents, Ozema J. and Beulah Griffen Daigle; brothers, Willie, Wade and Ulysses Daigle; and sisters, Hilda Adams, Ida Plaisance and Gladys Knoblock. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ROBICHAUX, IRVIN "T.U." ============================================================================= Irvin "T.U." Pierre Robichaux, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, April 22, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Church cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Marie Babin Robichaux; daughters, Diana Verdin and husband, Mack, Cindy Turner and husband, Don, and Rhonda Folse and husband, Jacques; brother, Milton "T-Mit" Robichaux; sister, Velma Mayet; grandchildren, Ernie Foret, Wendy LeBlanc and husband, Rocky, Jeremy Arabie and fiancee, Ashley Boxwell, Jacob Turner and Joseph Folse; step-grandchildren, Lynn LeBlanc and Sue Payne; great- grandchildren, Kayla Foret and fiance, Johnathan Melancon, Katlyn Foret, Savannah and Brittany LeBlanc, Jenna and Andrea Arabie; step- great-grandchildren, Lelia Guidry, Lauren Breaux and Ryan Matherne; and step-great-great-grandchildren, Addie and Alex Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merille and Cerita Robichaux; brothers, Herman "T-Man" and Huey Robichaux; sister, Verna Madere; and one grandchild, Jenny Turner. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ROBICHAUX, PEARL (DAIGLE) ============================================================================= ROBICHAUX, PEARL (DAIGLE) Pearl Daigle Robichaux, 96, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Kleinpeter and husband, Joe; grandchildren, Mark Kleinpeter and wife, Amy, and Monique K. Smith and husband, Chuck; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Emily and Tripp Smith, Isabel, Estella, Wyatt and Logan Kleinpeter; nephews, Larry Robichaux, John Cooper Jr. and Charles Cooper; and nieces, Phoebe Weaver, Catherine LeBlanc and Willie Lou Faulk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Robichaux; parents, Sidney Daigle and Phoebe Guidry Daigle; and sister, Nora Cooper. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters, and Terrebonne Historic and Cultural Society. She volunteered at St. Gregory Catholic Church and Southdown Plantation Gift Shop, and was a member of the Young at Heart Club. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ROBINSON, LEO ============================================================================= Leo Junius Robinson, 69, a native of Des Allemands, and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, March 30, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Airey Baptist Church Cemetery in Boutte. He is survived by his wife, Bennetta Thomas Robinson; sons, Curtis (Wanda) Folse, Shamari Bethancourt and Danelle Hall; daughters, Judy Robinson, Shelita (Michael) Smith, Patrice R. Chapman, Tira Hall and Kayla Mitt; sisters, Virt Lee Robinson Poindexter and Jacquelin Robinson (Gerold) Westley; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Missonary Mable Williams Robinson and Leo Robinson; brothers, Charles and Lloyd Robinson; sister, Betty Robinson Griffin; and grandparents, Mollie Skipper Robinson, Arthur Robinson, Leola Williams and Dos Williams. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ROGERS, ROGERDALE ============================================================================= Rogerdale Ann Rogers, 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:38 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Funeral services will be private. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly M. Hebert; son, Skip Scioneaux; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and George Rogers; son, Shawn Hebert; and brother, Donald Morris Sr. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ROMERO, PRESTON "PAT" ============================================================================= Preston Joseph "Pat" Romero, 81, a native of Boston, and resident of Houma, died at 3:08 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Coteau Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by his sons, Randy, Todd, Scott (Mary) and David (Tammy) Romero; daughters, Sheila (Dan) McDonald, Jeannie (Ralph) Richard and Kim Tidwell; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Margaret Hebert Romero; parents, Rafael and Alecia Dubois Romero; brothers, William "Bill," Wilson "Sonny," and Manson Romero; and sisters, Inez Romero Trahan, Agnes Romero Broussard, Florence Romero and Geraldine Romero Corrado. Falgout Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. RONDINO, ANDREA (JOSEPH) ============================================================================= Andrea Joseph Rondino, 55, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Belle Rose, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, with recitation of the rosary at 10 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Walter Rondino Jr.; son, Jarrod Rondino of Donaldsonville; daughter, Shanell Rondino, of Independence; parents, Sidney and Ordean Joseph, of Geismar; sisters, Darlene (Price) Davis and Bernadette Smith, of Donaldsonville, and Tiffany Conish, of Baton Rouge; brother, Phil (Carolyn Ward) Rondino, of Donaldsonville; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Bernard and Elvonia Jeffery; and paternal grandparents, Henry and Mable Joseph. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ROTH, ALIDA (MCNAMARA) ============================================================================= Alida Rose McNamara Roth, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died peacefully at her home, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Foret and husband, Brooks Foret, and Alida Chatham and husband, Gerry Chatham, of Houston, Texas; sons, Ben Roth III and wife, Wen, Tommy Roth and wife, Kim, of Houston, Texas, Gene Roth, Richard Roth and wife, Alice, and Mark Roth of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren, Benton, Ryan and Lindsay Foret, Katie Weller, Ben and Matthew Chatham, Andrew and Henry Roth, Maggie, Philip and Brendan Roth, Adam, Patrick, Madeline and Paul Roth; and five great-grandchildren, Sydney and Thomas Foret, Olivia and William Foret, and Brooklyn Rose Chatham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Roth Jr.; parents, Pauline Dansereau and John James McNamara; brothers, James, Henry, Thomas, Edward, Daniel and John Patrick McNamara; and sister, Katheryn Torres. The family extends their deepest gratitude to her caregivers: Jennie, Verda, Peggy, Beverly, Ruby and Shantel. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== RUSSELL, HAROLD "BOBBY" SR. ============================================================================= Harold "Bobby" Russell Sr., 67, a native of New Orleans, and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marie Annette "Nettie" Russell; children, Dawn Russell, April Russell, Nicole (Pat) Corkern and Harold (Jenny Lynn) Russell Jr.; step-children, Edwin D. Miller III and Elizabeth (Cecil P.) Griffin; 14 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Ronald Gibson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin James Russell Jr. and Marie Bravo Russell; and brothers, Edwin J. Russell III, Paul L. Gibson and Dickie L. Gibson. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== RUTLEDGE, CALVIN ============================================================================= Calvin Rutledge, 90, a native of Grand Caillou, and resident of Houma, died, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home in Houma, and from 11 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Rynell (Robin) and Jerry Rutledge; daughters, Davene Rutledge and Beldina Williams; sisters, Dorothy (St. Clair Jr.) Davis and Muriel Wallace; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Thomas Rutledge; parents, Van Sr. and Bertha Gaino Rutledge; son, Phillip Rutledge; daughters, Dorothy Smith and Melvina Williams; brother, Van Rutedge Jr.; and sisters, Hester Mae Rutledge and Louise Smith. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== SANCHEZ, BARBARA (FORD) ============================================================================= Barbara Ford Sanchez, 48, a native of Chackbay and resident of Shepherdsville, Ky., was born on Oct. 21, 1964, and passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. A memorial Mass for our baby sister will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Her ashes will be put to rest with her parents in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. The public is invited. She is survived by her husband, Carlos Sanchez; son, Carlos Luke Sanchez and wife, Vana; grandchildren, Emma, C.J., and Callie; brothers, Alcide, Sunset, Harry and Luke Ford Jr., all of Chackbay; and sisters, Judy Sanchez and Linda Perez of Chackbay, and Mary Bergeron of Zwolle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke Orge Ford Sr. and Mary Hebert Ford; and sister, Diane Ford. Hardy-Close Funeral Home in Shepherdsville, Ky., is in charge of arrangements. ====================== SANCHEZ, JEAN ============================================================================= Jean Clyne Sanchez, 89, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Melba O. Sanchez; son, Bradley Sanchez and wife, Miranda; daughters, Daisy S. Chiasson and husband, Hilton, Gloria S. Becnel and husband, Lewton, and Judy S. Andras and husband, Bobby; brother, Roger Sanchez; sister, Marie S. "Curlie" Ordoyne; seven grandchildren, Andrea S. Landry, Keith Chiasson, Angela C. Cortez, Hilton Chiasson III, Peggy B. Tabor, Shawn Becnel and Kevin Andras; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henrietta and Max "Mack" Sanchez; brothers, Raymond, Wilton and Maureen Sanchez; sisters, Maggie Cortez, Nora Hebert, Eve Scioneaux and Yvonne Tabor; and mother- and father-in-law, Lilly and Wallace Ordoyne. He served his country as a WWII veteran and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by all. The family would like to thank Dr. Chester Boudreaux and staff, as well as the staff of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Thibodaux Health Care and St. Catherine Hospice. Special thanks go to the Rev. Fr. Philip. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== SCHEXNAYDER, GARY ============================================================================= Gary Lane Schexnayder, 52, a native and resident of Larose, died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, and from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Marie Schexnayder; two brothers, Larry and Farrell Schexnayder; and three sisters, Rachel Williams, Donna Picou and Darlene Williams. He was preceded in death by his father, Gus Schexnayder; and brother, Darryl Schexnayder. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ====================== SCHEXNAYDER, GERALD ============================================================================= Gerald J. Schexnayder, 75, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Janell R. Schexnayder; son, Ryan Schexnayder and wife, Rhonda; daughters, Melissa S. Benoit and Sheri S. Guillot and husband, Stephen Jr.; brothers, Claude Schexnayder and Godfrey Schexnayder; grandchildren, Jeremy Benoit, Clint Schexnayder, Kaitlyn Schexnayder and Kurt Schexnayder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Claude Schexnayder and Simone Weber Schexnayder; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fedless Rodrigue; brothers, Arnold Schexnayder and Arthur Schexnayder; and sister, Joyce Steib. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served his country proudly. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== SOLET, NEWELL ============================================================================= Newell Solet, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 8, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Louise Matherne, of Vacherie; sons, James and Ernie Solet, of Houma; sister, Mary Solet Authement, of Houma; and brother, Paul Edward Billiot, of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ebbie and Nita Billiot Blanchard Solet; and grandparents, Peter and Louise Billiot. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== STEWART, BERTHA (WILLIAMS) ============================================================================= Bertha Williams Stewart, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish, and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 11, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Beacon Light Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Christ Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Allen J. Stewart; sons, Kevin and Jamal Stewart; brothers, Lawrence Boykins Jr., Levy Boykins and David Williams; and sisters, Patricia (Charlie) Ruffin, Betty and Barbara Boykins, Mary (Anthony) Miller, Rosalie (Frederick) Miller and Dora Cooks. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Sr. and Dora Boykins; sister, Lily Dangerfield; brother, Joseph Boykins; and grandparents, Lovenia Pinky, Bertha Boykins, Joseph Boykins, and Russell Williams. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== STEWART, JAMES ============================================================================= James Stewart, 65, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013, at his residence in Hazlehurst, Miss. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst, Miss. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church, with burial on the family property. He is survived by his wife, Diana McCool Stewart; son, James Earlton Stewart of Hazlehurst, Miss.; daughter, Lesa Dawn Stewart Soileau of Houma; brothers, Roy Stewart of Pensacola, Fla., Walter Stewart of Hazlehurst, Miss., and Charlie Stewart of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Amanda Stewart of Atlanta, Ga.; and grandchildren, Hunter Stewart, Madeleine Soileau, Jacques Soileau, Logan Stewart, and Layla Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a native of Cleveland, Miss., where he grew up and finished high school. He attended Mississippi Delta Jr. College before joining the Navy, where he served for four years. He worked at a funeral home for several years. Afterwards he was self-employed in pipeline installation and maintenance and other construction for the rest of his career. Mr. Stewart had lived in Hazlehurst, Miss., and operated his business there since 2003. He was always generous to people in need and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst, Miss., is in charge of arrangements. ====================== STONE, NANCY (BORLAND) ============================================================================= Nancy Borland Stone, 73, a former resident of Houma and resident of Marion, Ark., died Sunday, April 14, 2013. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the mausoleum in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. She is survived by three sons, Raymond, of Metairie, R.J. (Anne), of Marion, Ark., and Bob (Sharon), of Round Rock, Texas; daughter, Connie (Clay) Courville of LaPlace; five granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; sister, Ethel (Nick) La Branch of Dallas, Texas; and two brothers, Keenan Wayne Borland of Shreveport, and Arthur Kent Borland of San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Raymond J. Stone. Roller Funeral Home in Little Rock, Ark., is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ST. PIERRE, TOMMY ============================================================================= Tommy James St. Pierre completed his earthly journey and entered his new life on April 5, 2013. He was born on December 28, 1954. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church, 16166 S. Harrells Ferry Road in Baton Rouge. A Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Monday at the church, celebrated by Father Tom Ranzino, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Church Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; three sons, Jade St. Pierre, Chad St. Pierre, and Bret St. Pierre; daughter, Lindsay Kasten; daughters-in-law, Tiffany Meischke St. Pierre and Maia Thibodeaux; son-in-law, Ben Kasten; five grandchildren, Brittanie St. Pierre, Allie St. Pierre, Caleb St. Pierre, Evelyn Kasten and Lillian Kasten; and one step-grandchild, Briana Bethea; four sisters, Gail (Arthur Matherne) Hebert, Mary (Carl) Thibodeaux, Donna (Ron) Naquin and Deborah St. Pierre. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Joseph St. Pierre; brother-in- law, Larry Hebert; and father-in-law, Daniel Martinez Sr. For almost 38 years he has shared his life with his wife, Cindy Martinez St. Pierre. Together they were blessed with four children, five grandchildren and one step-grandchild. Tommy was ordained a deacon in the Catholic Church, Diocese of East Baton Rouge, on June 4, 2006. His life centered on loving and caring for his wife, children and grandchildren and service to the Lord. He strived to bring the love of Christ to everyone he knew, and that love has been returned to him a hundred fold by family, friends and even strangers in the weaning months of his life. He considered every aspect of his life - the joy and the sorrow, the comforts and the suffering as a gift from God to be embraced. He leaves behind a legacy of love and memories that all who knew him will forever cherish. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to St. Joseph Carpenter House Hospice Foundation, 10615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, La. 70809 or to St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church Social Services Ministry. Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ====================== TABOR, MARTHA (SMITH) ============================================================================= Martha Enola Smith Tabor, 68, of Slidell, entered into eternal rest in the arms of our Lord at 4 a.m. Sunday, April 14, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. She was the beloved wife of Butler Tabor Sr. for 52 years; mother of Butler Tabor Jr., Charles Tabor and wife, Kaline, and daughter, Tina Tabor.; sister of Floyd Bealer, Malcolm Smith, Lenora Whitney and Barbara Levron. She is also survived by her loving pet, Dusty II. She was the daughter of the late Malcolm Smith Sr. and Stella Martin Smith. She was the sister of the late Michael Bealer and Marilyn June LaCross. Martha was born in Gretna, grew up in Westwego and resided in Slidell for 30 years. She was a member of the Ladies Lions Club in Westwego, the DAV Auxiliary in Slidell and the VFW Auxiliary in Port Sulphur.She was the hostess of Doug's Restaurant in Slidell. She was loved by so many family members and friends. She was lovingly cared for by the Slidell Memorial Hospital MICU Team and Lakeshore Hospice.Dr. Pichon and Dr. Parker, you are angels on earth, thank you. Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell is in charge of arrangements. ====================== THIBODEAUX, ROBERT "BOB" ============================================================================= Robert "Bob" Thibodeaux, 92, a native of Houma, and resident of Galliano, died at 4:09 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his sons, Ronnie (Mary) and Rock (Jennifer) Thibodeaux; daughter, Louella (Clarence) Lange; five grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Danos Thibodeaux; parents, Narcisse and Eva C. Thibodeaux; infant son, little Bob Thibodeaux; and 13 siblings. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ====================== TOUPS, NELL (BEARY) ============================================================================= Nell Claire Beary Toups, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, was born July 28, 1930, and died Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her son, Donald Andrew Toups Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Andrew Toups Sr.; parents, John Van H. Beary Jr. and Frances Foret Beary; brother, John Van Beary Jr.; and sister, Mary Frances "Mamie" Beary Bourgeois. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== TOUPS, ROBERT ============================================================================= Robert John Toups, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 14, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Roxanne Toups Landry; brothers, Merlin A. and Warren A. Toups; sister, Cecile Dupre; grandsons, Ryan and Dustin Landry; godchildren, Shannon Chaisson, Elodie McDaniel, Robin McElroy, Kristy Liner, Lacey Bourg and David Pitre Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy C. Toups; parents, John J. Toups Jr. and Beatrice Breaux Toups; brother, Marvin A. Toups; sister, Mary Ann Toups Cuneo; and godson, John Joseph Cuneo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Samart Funeral home in Houma to assist with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== TRAHAN, JANE (MARCEL) ============================================================================= Jane Marie Marcel Trahan, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 14, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Paul Trahan, of Houma; daughters, Jana Hebert and husband, Derwin, of Houma, and Jacquelyn Moore, of Houma; grandchildren, Jena Sigur, Alex Hebert, Nicholas Hebert and Nicole Hebert Boudreaux and husband, Ryan; great-granddaughter, Addelai Boudreaux; brothers, Hayes Marcel Jr. and Edgar Marcel; and sisters, Shirley Hebert and Jeanette Corvin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hayes Marcel and Esther Matherne Marcel; grandchild, Mark Blanchard Jr.; and brother, Lionel Marcel. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a teacher for the Terrebonne Parish School Board for 30 years, retiring from Oakshire Elementary School. She loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== TRAIGLE, ROBERT "T-BOB" ============================================================================= Robert "T-Bob" Traigle, 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, Richard, Adam, Louis and Raoul Traigle; sister, Margaret Sanders; he will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, Jean, Janice, Ann, Gloria, Linda and Connie Traigle; brother-in-law, Clyde Sanders; his special nephew and friend, Timothy Traigle; and numerous nephews, nieces, neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Adam Leo Traigle; mother, Bertha Kern Traigle; brothers, Gerald, Michael, Kenneth, Wayne, Carol and Ricky Traigle; and sister, Judy Traigle Thibodaux Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== TREGRE, LILLIAN (FALGOUST) ============================================================================= Lillian Claire Falgoust Tregre, 94, a lifetime resident of Vacherie, was born October 30, 1918, and passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. until funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church cemetery in Vacherie. She is survived by her sons, Leroy J. Tregre and wife, Alice Faye Miguez Tregre, and Neil J. Tregre and wife, Sandra Ann Webre Tregre, all of Vacherie; daughter, Elaine Claire Tregre of Idaho; grandchildren, Jason David Tregre and wife, Trisha Ann Chaisson Tregre, and Jordan Ashley Tregre of Vacherie; great- grandchildren, Kimberly Marie Tregre, Jason David Tregre Jr., and Alexander Nicholas Tregre of Vacherie. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roger Antoine Tregre; parents, Jourdan Falgoust and Amelia Stein Falgoust; brothers, Fernand, Nelson, Edward, and Clerville Falgoust; and sisters, Cecilia Falgoust, Leona F. Stein, Eugenie Falgoust, and Loretta F. Falgoust. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Special thanks to STAT Home Health with Kellie, Brian, Miriam, Jessica and Aaron. Thank you to the staff at Thibodaux Funeral Home.Thank you to St. Joseph Hospice, especially Ms. Stacey, Mr. Bill, Ms. Shaundra and staff.Thank you to our caregivers, Ms. Kim Cortez and Ms. Elaine Steib, Meals on Wheels with Ms. Martha, Community Services with Ms. Etta Amedee and all who helped the family in any way. We appreciate everything. Our love, the Tregre Family. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== TRICHE, BERNICE (ADAMS) ============================================================================= Bernice Adams Triche, 97, a native and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her daughter, Maurine Clement; sons, Sidney Triche and wife, Annette, and Dean Triche and wife, Kathy; brothers, Carol and Irvin Adams; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Triche; parents, Dumas and Angelina Ougel Adams; and sister, Earline Falgout and Elnora "Tootie" Civello. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Hard work, loyalty, and love of family and God was the center of her life. The devotion to Mary, the Blessed Mother, and the Rosary was deep and profound to her. She will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, P.O. Box 10, Larose, La. 70373. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== TROSCLAIR, LOUISE (MARCEL) ============================================================================= Louise Marcel Trosclair, 94, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 5, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Harold Toups, of Bayou Blue; daughter, Marjorie Toups, of Metairie; grandchildren, Sherry Verdin, Brian Bergeron, Dawn Verdin, David Bergeron and Lee Bergeron; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Lucy Michel and Viola Dugas; and brother, Henry Marcel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Trosclair; parents, Henry and Laura Porche Marcel; and sisters, Lizzie Authement, Bessie Hebert, Leonise Domangue, Susanna Crochet and Lula Bourg. She was the owner of Joe's Café. She enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== USEY, TEDDY ============================================================================= Teddy Usey, 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, April 25, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m until funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. James Cemetery in Choctaw. He is survived by his wife, Terry Ann Molaison Usey; children, Terry (Vicki) Usey, Tammy (Don) Willamson, Jennifer ("Tee") Breaux and Natalie Toups; step-children, Keith (Mae) Lester, Veronica (Neil) Cortez, Velma (Scottie) Rome and Stacey (Larry) Boudreaux; brother, Neddie Usey; sisters, Ethel Usey (Roy Sr.) Borne, Loretta Danos and Theresa Durocher; 16 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Theresa Andras Usey; and his brother, Wilson Usey Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== VEGAS, EDWAY, SR. ============================================================================= Edway A. Vegas Sr., 85, a native of Cut Off, and resident of Galliano, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his son, Edway A. Vegas Jr. and wife, Michelle Vegas; daughter, Elizabeth Vegas Toups and husband, Leo J. Toups Jr.; two siblings; and three grandchildren, Lacie Jane Toups, Luke J. Toups and Emilee Vegas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melva Jane Vegas; parents, Antoine and Elida G. Vegas; and nine siblings. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He loved woodworking and being with his family, especially his grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== VERDIN, MANDY ============================================================================= Mandy F. Verdin, 64, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Live Oak Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Gary Verdin; daughter, Grace Verdin Bergeron and husband, Joshua "Josh" Bergeron; granddaughters whom she raised, Haley Nicole Verdin and Faith Louise Verdin; grandson, Kadence James Ivey, whom she helped raise; granddaughter, Saige Angelle Luke; daughter, Annie Verdin Hutchinson and husband, Tommy Hutchinson; and three grandsons, Derek James Hutchinson, Mitchell Paul Hutchinson, and Donovan Joseph Hutchinson; sisters, Rose Foussell Roussell and husband Marcelin Sr., Annadell Foussell Verdin and husband, Cleveland, and Arceline "T-Lynn" Parfait and husband, Royce; and brothers, Lanis Foussell and wife, Peggy, and Dudley Foussell and wife, Julie She was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Estella Billiot; father, Carl Antoine Foussell; daughter, Amanda Louise "Weezie" Verdin; and son, Gary James "Brud" Verdin. She was a very devoted mother, grandma and friend. She enjoyed her job as a crabber. Seeing her faith and relationship grow in the Lord has been a blessing. She enjoyed reading her Bible and books by her favorite author, Max Lucado. She's now living in the Promise of God. "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain." (Rev. 21:4, NLT). All these things are gone forever. We all have the comfort and peace knowing that she is with the Lord. She was a member of Live Oak Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the nurses from Hospice of South Louisiana. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== VERDIN, VICKIE (NAQUIN) ============================================================================= Vickie Elizabeth Naquin Verdin, 56,a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 1:57 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Michael Verdin; son, Troy Verdin; brothers, Kevin and David Naquin; and sisters, Linda Patterson, Judy Oncale, Charlene Becnel and Claudia Naquin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Patrick Naquin and Viola Ordoyne Naquin; and sister, Patricia Janise. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Vickie loved Christmas and Mardi Gras. She enjoyed cooking, reading and sewing. She adored children and loved her nieces and nephews and spending time with family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== VICE, GERALD ============================================================================= Gerald Anthony Vice, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 18, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Nina Nyssen Vice; children, Brandi J. Randolph and husband, Dominic, Cody Joseph Jarboe and wife, Rebecca, Gerald Anthony Vice Jr., and Sara Marie Vice and fiance, Bryant Domangue; sister, Linda Vice Abshire and husband, Clarence Jr; brother, Francis Paul Vice Sr. and wife, Mary Lou; grandchildren, Derek Randolph, Gabby, Jacob, Jordan, Connor and Ethan Crumley, Cody, Brody, Nina and Nicholas Jarboe; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Elma Vice. Gerald was one of the original owners of Quality Energy Services.Hardwork, loyalty and love of family was what made Gerald live each day. God was the center of his life, and his devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Rosary was deep and profound. Until his last breath, she guided him home. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Research Hospital, St. Bernadette Catholic School or Haydel Memorial Hospice. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== VOISIN, ANNIE (VOISIN) ============================================================================= Annie Laura Voisin Voisin, 87, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 6:52 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Mary Linda Martinez and husband, Jesse, Maxine Theriot and husband, Roland, Wilson Voisin Jr and wife, Charlotte, and Jo Ann Hidding; grandchildren, Kelly Larson, Mark Martinez, Rhonda Robertson, Denice Arceneaux, Jason Theriot, Tonia Guidry, Toby Voisin, Jennie Ancar, Chantelle Lovell, Elizabeth Lirette, Gene Jr, and Angela Hidding; great-grandchildren, Lindsay Dugas, Allie Breaux, Brett and Eve Robertson, Neal Eschete, Lee Jr., Brad, and Brian Arceneaux, Kylie, Emily and Samantha Theriot, Tori and Katelyn Guidry, Whitney, Emily and Jacob Voisin, Malcolm LaCoste III, Rita, Rachel and Torri Ancar, Brooke and Bree Lovell, Darrin Jr., Mitchell and Ian Lirette and Coen Hidding; great-great-grandchildren, Blythe and Ryleigh Hebert, Luke Dugas, Julian and Ava Eschete, Aidan Arceneaux and Gabe Ledet; and sister, Clare Rose Champagne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Voisin Sr.; parents, Linest and Lorena Champagne Voisin; brothers, Linwood, Wiltz, Ernest, James, William and Charles Voisin; and sister, Leona Rhodes. She was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church and was the owner of Voisin's Oyster House. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== WALKER, JIMMIE "BIG JIM" ============================================================================= Jimmie "Big Jim" J. Walker, 66, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his sister, Joanna Walker Rotolo and husband, Sam J. Rotolo; his nephew and godson, Jacques J. Rotolo and wife, Debbie Rotolo; and great- nephew and godson, Derrek Rotolo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton J. Walker and Elvie "Tamin" B. Walker. Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ====================== WALKER, DR. LESLIE, SR. ============================================================================= Dr. Leslie Thomas Walker Sr., 78, of Bourg, entered into eternal rest at 11:53 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home, and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Catholic Church cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carley Bascle Walker; children, Gwendolyn Abben and husband, Dr. Richard Abben, Leslie "Buddy" Walker Jr., Dr. Jerome Walker and wife, Donna, Dr. Mark Walker and wife, Margaret, Robin Whitney, and Lori Walker and fiance, Jason Savoie; grandchildren, Katherine and Lesley Abben, Quentin, Morgan and Philip Walker, Lindsay Walker, Jordan and Kristen Walker, and Kyle and Ross Whitney; sisters, Mary Ellen Dugas, Carolyn Mabile, Martha Butler and Linda Russell; and brothers, Dr. Herman Walker, Stephen Walker, Harold Walker and Dr. Craig Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Ernest Walker and Mary Ellen Ellender Walker. Dr. Leslie was a dedicated physician who served the people of this community with compassion and respect for more than 33 years. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the St. Ann Building Fund, 4355 Hwy. 24, Bourg, La. 70343. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== WILLIAMS, DIRON "FATTY" ============================================================================= Diron "Fatty" Williams, 38, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 28, 2013. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his parents, Adelle J. Baker and James Williams; sons, Donovan Johnson and Ahmad Shamad and Shamar Williams; twin brother, Daron Williams; sister, April Bell; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elouise and Melvin Jupiter Sr.; and paternal grandparents, Ethel and James Williams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== WILLIAMS, EDDIE ============================================================================= Eddie Williams, 65, a resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 31, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Williams; son, Elgin Williams; brothers, Cleveland Williams II and Gilbert Williams; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Coleman and Cleveland Williams; brothers, Earl and Clifford Williams; and sister, Donna Coleman.Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== WILLIAMS, EUGENE "GENO" ============================================================================= Eugene "Geno" Williams, 38, a native of Terrebonne Parish, and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 1, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Benny James, of Gibson; brothers, Elroy (Naomi), Kevin, Sedrick and Tony Williams, all of Houma; and sisters, Cheryl and Solvia Williams, of Houma. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosadell Williams. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== WILLIAMS, JUANITA (SMITH) ============================================================================= Juanita Smith Williams, 83, a native of Cobden, Ill., and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 25, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her children, Jean Ann Timperio, Steve Pryor and wife, Cindy, George Eichelberger, Gregory Eichelberger and wife, Shelly, and Trisha Williams; brothers, Carl Smith and Dennie Smith; 11 grandchildren, Lea Ann Graves, Anthony Timperio and wife, Dawn, Nicholas Timperio, Trouble Pryor and wife, Christina, Kacey Pryor, Chance Pryor, Matthew, Nathan, Melissa, Johnathan and Elizabeth Eichelberger; and three great-grandchildren, Trey, Grace and Olivia Timperio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Edith Smith; and brother, Donald Smith. The family would like to thank Dr. Russell Henry, Dr. Henry McGaw, Christine Wolfe RN, Beverly Triggs CNA, Chuck Williamson NP, and the administration and staff of Chateau Terrebonne. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== WILLIS, JOYCE ============================================================================= Joyce Ann Willis, 65, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Novato, Calif., died Thursday, March 28, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in New Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by her husband, Alvin Willis Sr.; sons, Alvin Jr. and Herbert Willis; brothers, Edison (Francis) Davis Sr., Obra (Carolyn) Davis, Leonce and Melvin Plant, all of Labadieville; sisters, Eula Thibodaux of Vallejo, Calif., and Shirley Jackson of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Alma Mae Pierre Plant; and sister, Audrey Garrett. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== YOUNG, WARREN, SR. ============================================================================= Warren Young Sr., 90, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, March 30, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his sons, Warren (Ann) Young Jr. and Flored Young; daughters, Mercedes McClendon, Brennell Young White and Deloris Young Bonham; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Young Sr. and Lucille Young; first wife, Lula Mae Turner Young; second wife, Jeanette Randall Young; brother, Willie Young Jr.; and grandparents, Mary Shields and Victoria Brown. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ZERINGUE, HAROLD ============================================================================= Harold John Zeringue, 61, a native of Arnaudville, and resident of Houma, died Thursday, April 11, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jane Marie LaCava Zeringue; daughters, Naomi Gilmore and husband, Scott, and Melissa Bourg and husband, Rodney; son, Steven Zeringue; six grandchildren, Currin Pellegrin, Jordyn Lena, Caleb Bourg, Kailyn Zeringue, Julia Gilmore and Avin Zeringue; siblings, Zeke and Sue, Alice and P.J. Toby, Clyde, Davey and Suzy, Alvin and Michelle, Freddie and wife, Annie, Freda and Robert Stelly, Dwayne and Maria, Diana and Kenny Chaisson and Bobby; mother-in-law, Gloria Swarthout; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lois and Larry Lawrence, Tony and Judy LaCava. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hervin A. Zeringue and Alfreda Stelly Zeringue. He never knew a stranger and was loved by all. He will be dearly missed and loved forever. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================