TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet April 2013 ============================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. ADAMS, BARBARA (HAYES) ============================================================================= Barbara Ann Hayes Adams, 71, a native of Galliano and a resident of Opelousas, died Saturday, March 30, 2013. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John Dennis Adams; daughters, Elizabeth Ann Guidroz and husband, Eddie, Monica Lynn Moliniare and husband, Andrew, Gwynn Marie Dardar and husband, Clyde, and Lydia "Sue" Richoux; grandchildren, Isaac and Candace Guidroz, Andy, Jeremy and Christa Moliniare, Kassi D. Picou, Hali Dardar, Blake and Roxy Richoux; great-grandchildren, Jenah and Austin Moliniare, Amelia and Oliver Picou; brother, Ronnie Michael Duet; and nephew, Andre Paul Duet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Hayes and Arvella Gisclair Duet; and stepfather, Roland A. Duet. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ADAMS, OLA ============================================================================= Ola D. Adams, 94, a native of Schriever, and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 28, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 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. She is survived by her children, Lionel Adams and wife, Jeanette, Cynthia Land and husband, Larry, and Michael Adams and wife, Sue; sister-in-law, Catherine Brown; son-in-law, Donald "Spud" Chiasson; seven grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Adams; parents, Oscar Daigle and Melvina Roundtree Daigle; daughter, Sandra Chiasson; brother, Alton Daigle; sisters, Nellie Leonard, Thelma Villard, Hazel Daigle, Velma Sonier and Ethel Fin. She was a retired assistant librarian at E.D.W. Catholic High School. The family would like to give special thanks to Thibodaux Health Care for their many years of services. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ADAMS, THOMAS ============================================================================= Thomas Dean Adams, 66, a native of Seattle, Wash., and resident of Houma, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2013. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Adams; sister, Linda Kirk and husband, Gordon Kirk; nieces, Jennifer Viciedo and husband, Dave, and their son, Brooks, Jessica Kirk and Catherine Leonard; and nephew, Brian Leonard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Leonard Adams; parents, Lindsay Adams and Georgetta Turney Adams; and in-laws, Herbert and Sadie Leonard. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.Tom had more than 30 years of loyalty to Sea Safety and Survival. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== AITKENS, SEAN "GHOSS" ============================================================================= Sean Curtis "Ghoss" Aitkens, 23, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Dularge Community Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Tyron J. Ruffin and Ray Aitkins, of Houma; brothers, Christopher Ardoin, of Houma, Daryl Johnson, of Patterson, Tyron J. Harris, Dyron J. Harris, Tylon Huges, Kyron Burns, Amyron Hurst, Tyrianna Ruffin and Ejonae Stevenson, all of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis and Hazel B. Aitkens, and Sterling and Nellie Mae Ruffin. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ALLEN, EMMA (CHANEY) ============================================================================= Emma Mae Chaney Allen, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Dularge Community Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Raymond (Shirley) Allen Sr. of Oxnard, Calif., and Daniel J. Allen of Richardton, Texas; stepson, Terry (Shannon) Hawkins of Houma; brother, Ulysses Chaney of Washington, D.C.; daughters, Rita Mae Allen, Augustine A. Bethune and Ernestine A. Vice, all of Houma; 32 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Allen; parents, Paul Chaney and Selina Washington; and brother, Earl Hubbard. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ANDRAS, CHARLTON JR. ============================================================================= Charlton Andras Jr., 66, a native of Thibodaux, and resident of San Antonio, Texas, died Sunday, April 7, 2013. A graveside service will be at noon Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his daughter, Shanda, and husband, Gregory Simmons; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlton and Odessa Guillot Andras; and brother, Kenneth Andras. Porter Loring Mortuary North in San Antonio, Texas, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ANTILL, PEARL (JACKSON) ============================================================================= Pearl Jackson Antill, 95, a native of Berwick, and resident of Schriever, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her son, Ray Antill, and wife, Mary; daughter, Gwen LeBlanc, and husband, Bobby; grandchildren, Randy and Todd LeBlanc and Jeffrey, Ronnie, Tony and Chris Antill; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Antill; son, Wayne Antill, and wife, Brenda Harvey Antill; parents, Isham Jackson and Pearl Cook Jackson; sister, Agnes Jackson Duplantis; brothers, Jessie Alwin and Shyra Jackson; and great-grandson, Cody Antill. She was a retired post master in Schriever and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to First United Methodist Church, 1255 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, La. 70301. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ANTOINE, CLIFTON "LIL JUNE", JR. ============================================================================= Clifton "Lil June" Antoine Jr., 59, a native of Jeanerette, and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, April 4, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Francis Dunwoody; his wife, Stacy Bell Antoine; daughters, Chasity B. Paul, Chataka M. Clark, Kionda S. Antoine and Tiffany Pierre; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Antoine Sr.; and sisters, Albertine Depass and Lovenia Rudolf. Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City in charge of arrangements. ====================== ASTON, NELL (BERGERON) ============================================================================= Nell Bergeron Aston, 72, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m.Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. 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 son, Thomas M. Aston Jr. and wife, Gena Cunningham Aston; brothers, Nolan J. Bergeron Jr. and wife, Mary Aston Bergeron and Pete Bergeron and companion, Debbie Bergeron; sister, Jean B. Babin and husband, Glen Babin; grandchildren, Christopher Aston and wife, Suzanne Olivier Aston, Todd Aston and wife, Hailey Stringer Aston, and Beau Aston; great-grandchildren, Dane Paul Aston, Morgan Claire Aston and Ali Grace Aston; niece and caregiver, Toby Boudloche Dardar; best friend and daily confidant, Joann Belanger; and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. Aston Sr.; son, Daniel Michael Aston; parents, Nolan Bergeron Sr. and Daisy Vidal Bergeron; brothers, Eddie "White" Bergeron and Ned Bergeron; and sister, Judy Bergeron Boudloche. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was a darling and caring person, and always put others before herself. She enjoyed spending time with her family. They will especially miss her wonderful cooking. Her family finds comfort in knowing that she has gone on to join her husband and son in heaven, and she can now enjoy cooking for them again. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== AUCOIN, CLARENCE "MR. BEAUTIFUL" ============================================================================= Clarence P. "Mr. Beautiful" Aucoin, 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born Jan. 29, 1924. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral cemetery. He is survived by his stepson, Daniel Frickie and companion, Klaske von Soest; daughter, Wanda "Mitzi" A. Duet and husband, Cary; daughter-in-law, Merlyn Aucoin; sisters, Agnes Acosta and Jenny Lee Drott; grandchildren, Travis P. Aucoin, Jeff Robert Aucoin, Scott Frickie and Dallas Frickie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly R. Perere Aucoin; parents, Henry Aucoin and Anita Hebert Aucoin; son, Terry P. Aucoin; brothers, Abby, Shelby, Albert, George, Lois, James and Norris Aucoin; and sister, Mary Louise Dupre and Lucille Aucoin. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BABIN, JOHN ============================================================================= John Joseph Babin, 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2:26 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Dupre Babin; daughter, Elizabeth Babin; brother, Glenn Babin; and sister, Beverly Dorin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Babin Sr. and Genevieve Adams Babin; and brother, Hubert Babin Jr. Falgout Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BARABIN, ALBERT ============================================================================= Albert Barabin, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 6, 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 St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Clara Castle Barabin; sons, Michael (Wanda) Barabin, Albert (Bernita) Jr., Eric, Kevin, Chris, Lester (Brenda), Juan (Ellen), Jerome (Nicole) Deville, Carl and Jasper Allridge, Kentrell, Brandon (Chermary), Terrance (Darolyn) Sr., and Jonathan Castle; daughter, Cynthia (Delane) Barabin; brothers, Sherman (Charlotte), Charles (Alzena), and Donald Barabin; sisters, Rosadell LaGarde and Helen Johnson; 37 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He preceded in death by his son, Chris Deville; parents, Southern and Lucille Barabin; grandparents, Henry and Millie Barabin; and two grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home in Houma in charge of arrangements. ====================== BERGERON, KEN, SR. ============================================================================= Ken Paul Bergeron Sr., 53, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Bayou Blue First Presbyterian Church. A Masonic service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church honoring both Ken and his father, Isaac. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne Chatagnier Bergeron; mother, Dolores Samanie Bergeron; son, Ken Bergeron Jr. and wife, Casie Triche Bergeron; daughter, Carissa Bergeron; grandchildren, Klay and Bailey Bergeron; brother, Craig L. Bergeron; nephews, Jesse and Kip Bergeron Jr.; nieces, Danielle Fasullo and husband, Mike, Kasey Naquin and husband, Justin, and Jordan Bergeron; two great-nieces; and two great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Isaac Lloyd Bergeron; granddaughter, Danay Bergeron; brother, Kip Bergeron Sr.; and grandparents, Camille and Verna D. Samanie, and Dovie and Mathilde D. Bergeron. He was a Master Mason and member of the Walter I. Lanier Masonic Lodge No. 307. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed riding his motorcycle.He loved his children and grandchildren. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BERGERON, GLORIA "SOUL" ============================================================================= Gloria Theresa "Soul" Bergeron, 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, departed this life Thursday, April 18, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Sarah Duplantis Bergeron, of Thibodaux; sisters, Rose B. (Gary) Clement, Barbara B. Moss and Angelita Bergeron, all of Thibodaux, Terri (George) Bell, of Prairieville, Mary B. (William) Miller, of Houma, Bernadette B. (Clarence) Green, Juanita and Renee Bergeron, all of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Herbert (Ruth) Bergeron Jr., James and Michael Bergeron, all of Thibodaux, and John (Grace) Bergeron, of Savannah, Ga.; five nieces, seven nephews; 11 great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Bergeron Sr.; maternal grandparents, Willis and Juanita Henry Duplantis, and paternal grandparents, Wendell Bergeron and Elmedia Williams. Gloria graduated from E.D. White Catholic High School in 1972 and attended Nicholls State University, where she majored in education. She relocated to Columbus, Ohio, in 1987, where she spent 19 years working as a customer service manager, until her retirement. In 2008, Gloria moved back home to Louisiana to spend the rest of her life with her family. She enjoyed playing pool, listening to music, working crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy on TV. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BILLET, PAUL ============================================================================= Paul A. Billet, 96, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013. No services are planned at this time. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vera Ogden Billet; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Emile Billet; daughter, Barbara Ann Billet; and sister, Annie Miller. He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran who served on the USS Saratoga. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his animals, taking pictures, and sharing stories, cokes and videos. He donated his body to LSU Medical School for scientific research. Boyd-Brooks Funeral Service was in charge of arrangments. ====================== BILLIOT, LAURIE ============================================================================= Laurie Ann Billiot, 49, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 1:24 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Miguel Arriuger; parents, Ecton Billiot Sr. and Violet Hendon Billiot; sons, Garvin Billiot, Rich Lane Verdin, Donavon Falgout, Ronnie Falgout and Randy Verdin; stepson, Miguel Angel Arriuger Jr.; grandchildren, Aden, Makayla, Layna and Rich Jr.; brothers, Ricky Naquin, E.J. Billiot and Trent Billiot; sisters, Frances Fortson and husband, Mark, Penny Billiot and husband, Price, and Zelma LeCompte. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ecton Billiot Jr. and James Billiot; grandparents, Florence Dean Billiot, and Mava and Eli Hendon. She was a member of The Father's House Church, and she enjoyed life. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BLALOCK, THOMAS "TOM" ============================================================================= Thomas W. "Tom" Blalock, 89, passed away Saturday morning, April 6, 2013. A memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert "Bro. Bob" Eastwood officiating. Burial will be in Stewart-Walkerville Cemetery in Arkansas. Tom will be missed by his family, including his devoted and faithful wife, Loretta Blalock; his children, Sherry Mays and husband, Michael, Nancy Roundtree, and Thomas Blalock Jr. and wife, Peggy; grandchildren, Dean Lirette and wife, Brandy, Robbi Gouaux, Tara Adams and husband, John, Brent Roundtree, Tommy Blalock and wife, Nikki, and Brandon Roundtree and wife, Rachael; and seven great-grandchildren. Tom was born on December 13, 1923 in Walkerville, Ark., where he grew up as an only child. He learned his strong work ethic from his parents, Colie and Mary Blanch Blalock, on the family farm. Tom attended Walkerville High School where he was a star basketball player. He left Arkansas to join the U.S. Navy, meeting the love of his life, Loretta, with whom he just celebrated 68 years of marriage on Easter Sunday. His job with Exxon brought him to Houma, where he has made his home for more than 50 years. After 32 years with Exxon, Tom retired and enjoyed life, traveling and making memories with his family, fishing at his favorite place, Toledo Bend, and caring for his dogs and parakeets. Tom made friends everywhere he went, and most of all, Tom loved his family. Tom was thankful for so many people who touched his life. Special thanks goes to the angels of the Suites at Sugar Mill Point and Haydel Memorial Hospice for their care and love as he passed from this life to the next. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BOUDOIN, EDDIE ============================================================================= Eddie L. Boudoin, 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 15, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his children, Barbara B. Tjoa, of Lafayette, Wesley W. Boudoin, of St. Amant, and Beverly B. Ladd, of Magnolia, Texas; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Boudoin and Rose Landry Boudoin Rome; son, David John Boudoin; brother, Edwin Boudoin; and sister, Rose Rome Usea. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BONVILLAIN, GERTRUDE (GEORGE) ============================================================================= Gertrude George Bonvillain, 96, died at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, April 7, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons, Willis (Bonnie), Charles A., Freddie (Joan) and George P. (Donna); 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis J. Bonvillain; parents, Moses and Nora George; brothers, Gabriel, Joseph, Albert and Michael; and one grandson, Beau Bonvillain. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BOUDREAUX, DAISY (ALLUMS) ============================================================================= Daisy Elaine Allums Boudreaux, 66, a native of Coushatta and resident of Montegut, died at 11:57 a.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013 of natural causes. She was born Aug. 15, 1946. A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Coteau Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Terry Anthony Boudreaux; son, Jeffery O'Shannon Boudreaux; daughters, Jennifer Ann Louise Boudreaux Fanguy and husband, Gerald Fanguy, and Melanie Ruth Boudreaux Scruggs and husband, David Scruggs; grandchildren, Anthony James Scruggs, Dustin Ryand Scruggs and wife, Kayla Himmel Scruggs, Candace Boudreaux, Hannah Elaine Fanguy, Dalton Lee Scruggs, Alexander Bradly Scruggs and Bethany Erin Fanguy; and one great-grandchild, Annabelle Marie Scruggs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Daisy Allums; and brother, Charlie Marvin Allums. She was a member of Coteau Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with medical expenses. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BOUDREAUX, VICTOR ============================================================================= Victor J. Boudreaux, 86, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Mrs. Odette Orgeron; former wife, Mary Ann Duet; children, Lillian Wicher and husband, Hans, Guy J. Boudreaux Sr., Van J. Boudreaux, Linda Ann Boudreaux, and Sue B. Chouest and companion, Jimmy Tipton; grandchildren, John Wicher, Erika Day, Erik Wicher, Guy J. Boudreaux Jr, Jaime B. Lee-Watts, Natasha Chouest, Chantel Chouest, Chelsie Grant, and Dorie Bourg; and great-grandchildren, George Jonathan Chouest, Destinee Chouest, Callie Nethbry, Joshua, Thomas, and Jack Wicher, Landon, Tristan, and Graven Wicher, Sabrina, Ryan, and Haylee Days, Charles and Jaden Watts, Martin Kelly V and Anjolie Bourg. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leona Thibodeaux Boudreaux; parents, Alidore and Sesla Plaisance Boudreaux; son Vick Paul Boudreaux; daughter, Paula Ann Boudreaux; grandchild, Jonathan Boudreaux; brothers, Julian and Rosanton Boudreaux; and sisters Gertrude Rousse and Victoria Gisclair. He was a World War II veteran U.S. Army who served in the Pacific Theater and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BOURGEOIS, SHIRLEY (BABIN) ============================================================================= Shirley Babin Bourgeois, 83, native of White Castle, La. and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 12, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Calvin J. Bourgeois Sr.; son, Calvin Bourgeois Jr. and wife, Rosie; daughters Barbara Naquin and husband, Gary, and Elaine Leray and husband, Glenn; brothers, Nolan, Norman, James, Linwood, and Walter Babin Jr.; and two grandchildren, Daphne Leray and Glenn Leray Jr. She was preceded in death by her son, Raymond Bourgeois; daughter, Sandra Bourgeois; brothers, Blaise, Horace and Simon Babin; and sister, Margaret Chiasson. She was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a member of the V.F.W. Lady's Auxiliary. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BOURG, LEONA (LUKE) ============================================================================= Leona Luke Bourg, 83, a native of Terrebonne Parish, and resident of Dulac, died Sunday, April 21, 2013. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Family Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Lawrence Bourg; children, Catherine Simon and husband, Huey Sr., Reggie Bourg, Ricky Bourg and wife, Linh, and Karen Ricaud and husband, Randy. She was a beloved grandmother and step-grandmother to Michael Price and wife, Kelly, Lori Price Williams, Kelly Boudwin and husband, Patric, Joey Bourg and wife, Pamela, Monica Bourg, Dori Bourg, Matthew Bourg and wife, Timi-Rae, Sarah Ricaud, Paul Ricaud, Huey Simon Jr., Joshua Simon and Rose S. Lottinger. She was a beloved great-grandmother and step-great-grandmother to Macy and Mallory Price, Dustin and Jenaé Boudwin, Lillian and Grant Bourg, Kyndal Rae Bourg, RaeLeigh Bourg, Brittany Parfait, Kristen Boudwin, Caleb Michael Wahl and Aleesia Danielle Simon. She had numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Lydie Carrere Luke; sisters, Winnie Thibodeaux, Wilda Thidodeaux and Wilma Matherne Blanchard; brothers, Whitney and Willie Luke and their spouses; and many nieces, nephews and other dear relatives. She will be remembered by all for her belief in God, her devotion to the rosary, her kind and generous spirit, and her loving nature and selflessness. She opened her home to all and shared her cooking and her ability to "stuff" just about anything. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. The family would like to thank Dr. Jules DuPont Jr., Dr. Ray Cinnater, Nancy Warren, Julie Rhodes, Myra and staff, the staff of Heritage Manor, nurses, aides and others who took care of Leona with special thanks to Bernadette, Betty and Janice whom she loved and considered her friends. Special thanks also goes to the staff and nurses of Hospice of South Louisiana for the care and compassion given to Leona and her family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BOYNE, ALLEN ============================================================================= Allen Peter Boyne, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Visitation will be from noon until funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Boyne Palmer, of Lafayette, and Pearl Elizabeth Duplantis, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Boyne Sr. and Pearl Boyne; and numerous brothers and sisters. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BRASSETTE, JOSEPH ============================================================================= Joseph Dale Brassette, 92, a native of Plaucheville, and resident of Thibodaux, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Military services will be conducted by the United Veteran's League at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Brassette, and companion, Ray Toups Jr.; sons, Donald Brassette, and wife, Lois, David Brassette, and wife, Joan, and Leslie Brassette, and wife, Linda; sister, Bernice Plauche; eight grandchildren, Dwayne, Mark and Kip Brassette, Amy Detillier, Kristy Quantrevingt, Celeste Erny, Lee and Katie Arcement; 10 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was the beloved husband of the late Elsie Hebert Brassette, whom he shared his life with for 71 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Camelia Roy Brassette and Eustice Brassette; brother, Earl; and sister, Verdie Berch. He was a WWII Coast Guard veteran, who served his country with pride and honor. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BREAUX, CHAD, SR. ============================================================================= Chad James Breaux Sr., 46, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Shantel Terrio Breaux; parents, Norman Joseph Breaux and Rita Mae Carrere Breaux; daughters, Heather and Macy Breaux, Kaelyn Terrio, Britani and Hailey McBroom; sons, Chad Breaux Jr., Brady Breaux and wife, Megan, Bryce Terrio and Christopher "TD" Billiot; grandchildren, Kamdyn and Kamryn Terrio, Ayden McBroom and Hunter Breaux and future granddaughter, Kensli Jamie Nikole Terrio; brothers, Brian Breaux and wife, Maria, Jody Breaux and wife, Lainey, and Marty Breaux and wife, Tessie; sisters, Tina Parfait and husband, Henry, and Sally Boudreaux and companion, Julius "Junior" Feet Jr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rene Breaux Sr., Alida Babin Breaux, Lawrence Carrere and Cora Luke Carrere; and nephew, Brian "B.J." Breaux Jr. Chad was a wonderful, caring husband and father. He was a family man who loved spending time with his grandkids and his family. He was a boat captain for about 20 years and was extremely dedicated to his job at Settoon Towing. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Baton Rouge General Hospital Midcity Burn Center for the care they provided. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BREAUX, STANELY, SR. ============================================================================= Stanley P. Breaux Sr., 89, a native of Bayou Gauche, and resident of Gheens, and a former resident of Raceland, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at United Memorial Methodist Church in Mathews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine. He is survived by his sons, Morris Griffin and wife, Cathi, Michael Breaux and wife, Marie, and Stan Breaux Jr. and wife, Ruth; daughters, Patsy Ford and husband, Gerald, Joyce Chauvin, Marylyn "Mary" Legendre and husband, Keith, Carolyn Toups and husband, Reed, Debra "Debbie" Terrebonne and husband, Chet, and Angie Pertuit and husband, Tommy; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie E. Porche Breaux; parents, Joseph and Bertha Matherne Breaux; son-in-law, Buddy Chauvin; brothers, Irby, Noah, Alex and Earl Breaux; sister, Anna Matherne; and grandchildren, Randy Chauvin and Thomas Paul Toups. He was an avid fan of Central Lafourche High School, LSU and the Saints. He was a member of the American Legion and a past president of the V.F.W. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BRUNET, NOLAN, JR. ============================================================================= Nolan Joseph Brunet, Jr., 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish, and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by his ex-wife, Annette Songe; good friend, Cheryl Matherne; father, Nolan Joseph Brunet Sr.; sons, Brent, Brad and wife, Amanda, and Brian Brunet and wife, Erica; daughters, Tessie Brunet and D.J. Theriot, and Mandy Brunet and Dustin Pitre; brothers, Tim, Dan, David and Peter Brunet; sisters, Carolyn Liner, JoAnna Brunet, Sandy Brunet, Susan Molaison, and Peggy Brunet; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Adalene Scott Brunet; and son, Chad Brunet. He was a loving father and "Pe Paw," who loved fishing and his swamp pop music. His favorite quotes were "And how," "Buck-A-Roo" and "What the what." In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samart Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BUMGARNER, VERNON ============================================================================= Vernon F. Bumgarner, 59, a native of Deer River, Minn., and resident of Bourg, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bourg Baptist Mission in Bourg. He is survived by his daughter, Veronika Bumgarner; brothers, Stanford Bumgarner, Dale (Jeani) Bumgarner and Roger (Jessica) Bumgarner; sister, Susan (Jose) Santiago; and friend, Tracy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Bumgarner; and his father, Stanford Bumgarner. He was a boat captain and enjoyed spending time with his daughter. He also enjoyed computers and being on the water. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BRUNET, PHILIP, SR. ============================================================================= Philip Peter Brunet Sr., 68, a native and resident of Isle de Jean Charles, died at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdayday and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his sons, Philip P. Brunet Jr., Keith Brunet and companion, Keisha, and Tommy Brunet and Leslie Billiot; daughters, Cassandra Authement and husband, Robert, Christina Brunet and companion, Lance, Karlene Lathrop and husband, Eric, and Tammy Billiot and husband, Roland; 25 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Beulah Naquin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Belanger Brunet; parents, Pauline Brunet and Regina Dardar Brunet; and brother, Howell Brunet. He was a loving father who will be sadly missed. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== BURSON, DONALD ============================================================================= Donald Wayne Burson, 77, a native of Atlanta, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 9:18 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Neugent Burson of Houma; sons, Dwayne Burson, Darrin S. Burson and wife, Trisha, David N. Davis, and Douglas M. Davis and wife, Nancy, all of Houma; daughters, Donna Garcia and Ahmy Davis Powell of Tampa, Fla.; and grandchildren, Dylan Garcia, Schae Burson, Brandon Burson, Kayla Davis, Kylan Davis, Natalie Frederick and husband, Barry, Nikki Miller and Mark Guidry Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarice Edwin and Norma King Burson; son, George A. Davis; and brother, Billy Bob Burson. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Houma and a member of the Sugarland Country Club. He retired from Texaco as a supervisor after 37 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== CANTRELLE, ANDREW ============================================================================= Andrew J. Cantrelle, 87, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 29, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday atBayou Blue United Methodist Church, 193 Lake Long Drive in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Darline Dupre and companion, Ronald Acosta, Vickie Bollinger and husband, Mark, and Trudy Giroir and husband, Bryan; brothers, Morris and Joseph Cantrelle; sister, Annabelle Wiley; 10 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Marcel Cantrelle; son, Leland Cantrelle; daughter, Linda Dupre; parents, Cashmere and Estelle Richoux Cantrelle; brothers, Junius, Whitney, Allen and Emile Cantrelle; and sister, Julia Johnson. The family would like to give special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice and Terrebonne General Medical Center. Andrew was a great mechanic. "We Thank You Jesus for being with Dad during his final journey in life." Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== CANCIENNE, LULA "DEAN" (HAMBY) ============================================================================= Lula "Dean" Bernadine Hamby Cancienne, a native of Greer, S.C., and resident of Gibson, died at 8 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Wayne Cancienne and wife, Jan, of Houma, and Claude J. Cancienne Jr. and wife, Lois, of Mississippi; daughters, Dolores Taylor and husband, Dave, of Ocala, Fla., and Denise Pepperman of Chalmette; grandchildren, Norman Taylor, Chris Cancienne, Shawn Duet, Amanda Cancienne Bortko, Amber Cancienne and Robbie Pepperman; five great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Hamby and wife, Carolyn; and sister, Derleith Hamby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude J. Cancienne Sr.; parents, George and Nannie Hamby; and brothers, George, J.D., Lacy, Doyle and Ebb Hamby.She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a member and past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the United Methodist Women. She volunteered for 25 years in nursing homes and the V.A. Clinic, where she was awarded Volunteer of the Year in 2010. She was also awarded Person of the Year at First United Methodist Church. She was a great softball coach for girls in the late 60's and early 70's. She sewed really well and loved Saints and LSU football. She was an avid reader. She loved cooking, gardening, bowling, traveling and spending time with her family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== CANTRELLE, ANDREW ============================================================================= Andrew J. Cantrelle, 87, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 29, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday atBayou Blue United Methodist Church, 193 Lake Long Drive in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Darline Dupre and companion, Ronald Acosta, Vickie Bollinger and husband, Mark, and Trudy Giroir and husband, Bryan; brothers, Morris and Joseph Cantrelle; sister, Annabelle Wiley; 10 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Marcel Cantrelle; son, Leland Cantrelle; daughter, Linda Dupre; parents, Cashmere and Estelle Richoux Cantrelle; brothers, Junius, Whitney, Allen and Emile Cantrelle; and sister, Julia Johnson. The family would like to give special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice and Terrebonne General Medical Center. Andrew was a great mechanic. "We Thank You Jesus for being with Dad during his final journey in life." Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== CARSON, BARBARA ============================================================================= Barbara Lynn Carson, 40, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 26, 2013.Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. She is survived by her sons, Hunter Barfield and Noah Carson; mother, June Cornwell; and siblings, Dana, John, Torrey, Sonnie and Angele. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Cornwell. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== CHAMPAGNE, LORETTA "TO-TO" (PICOU) ============================================================================= Loretta "To-To" Picou Champagne, 85, a native of Chauvin, and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Danny "Shomp" P. Champagne and wife, Nancy, Carroll "Shomp" J. champagne and wife, Mary, and Marla Champagne Lapeyrouse and husband, Everette; grandchildren, Timothy "Tim" Champagne, Tobbie Jill Champagne, Ryan Champagne, Joey Champagne, Ross Everette Lapeyrouse, Macel Lapeyrouse Sprehe and Cory Champagne; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchhildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. Champagne; parents, Franklin J. Picou and Melizia Marie Henry Picou; brothers, Elies, Clarence, Lawrence and Frank Picou; sisters, Alice Picou Usie, Louise Picou Lapeyrouse and Stella Picou; and great-grandchild, Christina Champagne. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered for her church and community. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== CHAPMAN, THOMAS ============================================================================= Thomas Glenn Chapman, 52, a native of Lake Charles, and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 31, 2013. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. The United Veterans League will conduct a service at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hebert Chapman of Houma; mother, Mary Mae Chapman and late husband, James Chapman Jr., of Houma; mother-in-law, Nettie Hebert of Gonzales; stepsons, Toby Fanguy, Elrin Fanguy III, and Corey Fanguy; brothers, James Norris Chapman III and wife, Stephanie, of Houma; John Keith Chapman and companion, Donna Wedgeworth, of Bourg; and Timothy Neil Chapman and wife, Vickie, of Schriever; sisters, Jayme Suzanne Chapman of Houma, and Aimee Teresa Chapman of Houma; step-grandchildren, Malory Fanguy and Timothy "T.J." Fanguy; and special granddaughter, Brittany Fanguy. He was preceded in death by Junius "Bud" Hebert. He was a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He was a loving husband, brother, son, grandfather and stepfather. He was a hard worker who had a heart of gold. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== CHEATHAM, WANDA (DAVIS) ============================================================================= Wanda Marie Davis Cheatham, 48, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, April 18, 2013. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in New Belmont Baptist Church cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by her daughter, Jasmin Lynn Cheatham, of Napoleonville; parents, Edison and Frances Burdis Davis, of Labadieville; and brothers, Edison, Eric and Ronnie Davis. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Edison Davis and Alma Davis Plant; maternal grandparents, Rhula and Helen Burdis; and ex-husband, Ricky Cheatham. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== CLARKSTON, WALTER "LOU", SR. ============================================================================= Walter Leon "Lou" Clarkston Sr., 64, a native and resident of Franklin, died Friday, April 12, 2013. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Triune Church of God In Christ. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Franklin Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Marie Clarkston; daughters, Shantel Y. and Tamika D. Clarkston; sons, Walter L. (Toni) and Jason G. Clarkston; brothers, Edward Jr. (Ethel), Joseph (Dorothy Mae), Jonathan Sr., Emmanuel, Barry J. (Sandra), and James C. (Wendy) Clarkston; sisters, Carrie C. (Royal) Stewart, Edlena C. (Darryl) Brice, Mae B. Clarkston, Tracey C. (Autrey) Johnson, and Antonia D. (Alonzo) Petty; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr., and Carrie D. Clarkston; and sister, Elizabeth Clarkston. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== COLE, AMANDA (BROOKS) ============================================================================= Amanda Faye Brooks Cole, 41, a native of Thibodaux, and resident of Gretna, died Sunday, April 7, 2013. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Cordeal Campbell, of Thibodaux, and Aaron Dark, of Houma; sons, Lamark Bowens, of Gretna, and Qwon Cole, of Vacherie; daughters, India Bowens and Camery Cole, both of Gretna; sisters, Kirsten Brooks, of Detroit, Mich., Cadeal Peace and Ayana Campbell, of Dallas, Texas. and Skylah Hutchinson, of Thibodaux; brothers, Casey Brooks, of Thibodaux, Terrence Brooks, Aaron Dark Jr., Preston and Derrick Dark, all of Houma, and Cedric Dark, of New York; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ty Hutchinson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== COLLINS, MINTA ============================================================================= Minta C. Collins, 92, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church cemetery in Golden Meadow. She is survived by her son, Peter R. Collins and wife, Cheryl; daughters, Simone Dupierre, Veronica (C.J.) Gisclair, Rosanna C. Aucoin, Celena (Ted)Rousse, and Lilly (Ronald) Riera; brother, Luke Cheramie; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie J. Collins; parents, Hugh and Lima Cheramie; son, Larry Collins; and sisters, Oralee Terrebonne and Ella Deramie. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== COMMODORE, DIMPLE (MARYLAND) ============================================================================= Dimple Maryland Commodore, 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish, and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home in Houma, and 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Elisha Jr. (Valerie), Edgar Lee (Patricia), and Gralin (Marcia) Commodore; and daughters, Roslyn Commodore and Melissa (Rodrick) Bolden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elisha Commodore Sr.; son, Randy Commodore; and parents, Edward and Harriet Johnson Maryland. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== CONN, JOANN (USE) ============================================================================= JoAnn Use Conn, 69, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Sunday, April 21, 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, and a private family burial will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Harold Frank Conn Jr.; son, Kelly J. Conn and wife, Darlene; daughters, Donna Hebert and husband, Gene, and Buffy Conn; brother, Ralph Use; sister, Betty U. Robicheaux; grandchildren, Joey and Kayla Hebert, Cade Conn, Andrew Dupre, Kelly Conn, Sarah Conn and Devin Conn; and great-grandchildren, Laura, Kensi and Allie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Usé and Nolia Thibodeaux Usé; daughter, Leslie Ann Conn; and brothers, Bobby, Rudy, Wayne, Clark and Gerald Paul Usé. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== CONSTRANTICHE, GERALD ============================================================================= Gerald Joseph Constrantiche, 70, formerly of Houma and a resident of Rockford, Ill., was born February 13, 1943, and passed away Friday, April 26th, 2013, in Rockford, Ill., after suffering a stroke and metastatic cancer. He will be cremated, per his wishes, and will be laid to rest in Houma at a later date. He is survived by Zelina Brewer and her husband, Paul, Dr. Shayne Pepper and wife, Nancy, Aline Duke, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He is also survived by his special friend, Helen Domingues. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonce Constrantiche and Amy Deroche Constrantiche; sisters, Yvonne Thibodaux, Josephine Breaux, Eula Mae Vargas, and his twin Geraldine Leonard; and four brothers and one sister who died as infants. Gerald was an avid fisherman, card player and friend to many. He was a former employee of Shady Acres Senior Center, where, after his retirement, he spent many days visiting with friends he made there. Sunset Funeral Home in Machesney Park, Ill., is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DARCEY, JERRY ============================================================================= Jerry Xavier Darcey, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:23 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his son, Jerry W. and wife, Regina Darcey; daughter, Cynthia Annette Davis; sister, Cheryl Falcon and husband, Kerby; nine grandchildren, Valerie Verdin, Victoria Bonvillain, Derek Darcey, Kodie and Kameron Stowers, Charlene, Elizabeth, Lena and Lee Davis; and seven great-grandchildren, Gracie and Makayla Verdin, Ethan, Skyler and Branson Bonvillain and Courtney and Isaiah Luke Darcey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Annette Ware Darcey; and parents, Floyd Xavier and Hazel Boudreaux Darcey. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DAVIS, PEGGY (AUGUST) ============================================================================= Peggy August Davis, 61, a native of Belle Rose, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013. A memorial service will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. James Cemetery in Belle Rose. She is survived by her mother, Hilda Brown August of Belle Rose; daughters, Adrienne (James) Davis LeBlanc of Belle Rose, and Andrea Davis (Derick Sr.) Dents of Baton Rouge; sister, Barbara August Jones of Bertrandville; brothers, Louis August Jr., the Rev. Phillip August Sr. of Donaldsonville, Eric (Alice) August of St. James, Rudy (Dannette) August Sr. and Randy (Joyce) August Sr. of Belle Rose. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis "Papa" August; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DEHART, LORI (BILLIOT) ============================================================================= Lori Billiot Dehart, 50, a native and resident of Bourg, died Saturday, April 20, 2013. Visitation will from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Marvin Dehart Jr.; sons, Jason and Marvin Dehart III; daughter, Karen Dehart; brothers, Alcee Jr. and wife, Linda, Willie and wife, Judy, Douglas and wife, Sheila, Danny, and Davy and wife, Ruth Billiot; sisters, Louann Verdin and husband, Alton, and Susan Billiot; grandchildren, Dakota and Khloe Dehart; She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcee and Mildred Billiot; brothers, Robin, Donald, Dean and Rusty Billiot; and sisters, Elsie Billiot, Rena Cushin and Melissa Billiot. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DEHART, STEPHEN "RIP" ============================================================================= Stephen Paul "Rip" DeHart, 47, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 15, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Walker DeHart; father, Antoine "Anthony" DeHart; mother, Linda DeHart Ortego; sons, Jeffrey Walker, Tyler DeHart and Jay Paul DeHart; daughters, Romy and Victoria DeHart; brother, Wayne DeHart; and sisters, Sue DeHart and Danielle Fontenot. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DELATTE, GEORGE, SR. ============================================================================= George J. Delatte Sr., a native and resident of Larose, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Church cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Dubois Delatte; sons, Kevin (Linda) Delatte and Corey (Laci) Delatte; daughter, Monica Pierce and husband, Adam; brothers, Daniel and Tommy Delatte; sister, Darlene Tastet; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, George J. Delatte Jr.; parents, Cleore Delatte Sr. and Blanche Boudreaux Delatte; brother, Cleore Delatte Jr.; and sister Maryann Orgeron. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DELATTE, JOHNNY ============================================================================= Johnny P. Delatte, 64, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was born Feb. 24, 1949. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in St. James Chapel cemetery in Choctaw. He is survived by his wife, Eula Tabor Delatte; daughters, Mandy Lynn Delatte Pamplin and fiance, Yon Michael Cheramie; brothers, Albert, Kleibert, Rolandberg, Joseph Harry, Daniel and Manuel Delatte; sisters, Yvonne Hebert, Toudell Thibodaux, and Carrie Ordogne; grandchildren, Alyssa Ashlyn and Brooklyn Elise Pamplin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Lily Tabor Delatte. He was a member of American Legion Post No.11, VFW Post No. 5097, United Veterans League in Houma, Wander's Car Club and a past member of Lagniappe Car Club. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a dedicated Veteran. He loved to travel with antique car clubs, family and friends. Thibodaux Funeral Home in is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DIGGS, SHEDRICK "SHEP", JR. ============================================================================= Shedrick "Shep" Diggs Jr., 39, a native of Houma and resident of Zachary, died Friday, March 29, 2013. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his mother, Linda Bolt, of Houma; stepfather, Leonard Dorsey, of Houma; son, Seigan Evans, of Houma; daughter, Soleil Evans, of Houma; fiancee, Christine Taylor of Zachary; stepchildren, Kristyn Matthew and Justin Taylor; paternal grandmother, Easter Diggs; and brother, Roderick Diggs. He was preceded in death by his father, Shedrick Diggs Sr.; brother Christopher Diggs; maternal grandparents; and paternal grandfather. He served in the U.S. Navy. M.J.R. Friendly Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DOMANGUE, DALE ============================================================================= Dale Raymond Domangue, 68, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Liturgy of the Word will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Malbrough Domangue; mother, Beulah Moore Domangue; son, Mark Domangue; daughters, Dina Domangue Pflieger and husband, Jefferson, and Donna Domangue Leger and husband, Kin; sister, Marsha Domangue Falgout and husband, Leroy; and grandchildren, Cody Carrere, Abby Carrere, Morgan Pierce, Aiden Pflieger and Mason Domangue. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Raymond Domangue. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and playing card games. He also enjoyed his retirement and "get togethers" with his family and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DOMANGUE, RAYMOND ============================================================================= Raymond Joseph Domangue, a native and resident of Chauvin, was born May 27, 1929, and passed away at 9:12 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013, and is now with our Lord. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 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 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nora Theresa White Domangue: daughters, Norma (Alley) LeBoeuf, Chris (John) Desormeaux Eschete, Susan (James) Duncan and Pamela (Wayne) Blanchard; sons, Sherwin (Tara) Domangue and Sherwood (Kemala) Domangue; daughter-in-law, Annie (Ray) Theriot Domangue Guidroz; grandchildren, William (Tracy) LeBoeuf, Ryan (Skye) LeBoeuf, Dawn (Corey) Desormeaux Roberts, Toni (Andre) Desormeaux Porretto, Casey (Francie Marie) Desormeaux, Rindy (Jason Myers) Billiot, P. J. (Angel Authement) Domangue, Brooks (Celeste Champagne) Domangue, Leah (T. J. Blanchard) Domangue, Tyler (Marcela Iniguez) Blanchard, Curtis (Traci) Domangue, Jayce Domangue, Cody Domangue, Donovan (Jeanne Morgan Gernon) Domangue, Austin Domangue, Theresa Domangue, Kyle Trosclair and Joshua Domangue; great-grandchildren, Brooke LeBoeuf, Logan LeBoeuf, Dawson LeBoeuf, Lani LeBoeuf, Cade LeBoeuf, Tonya (Taylor Verrett Sr.) Roberts, Julie Roberts, Judd Roberts, Jacob Roberts, Jules Collins Desormeaux, Emma Claire Porretto, Fallon Evans, Landon Evans, Macie Domangue, Maddix Domangue, Carsyn Henry, Jaida Domangue and Kaiya Domangue; great-great-grandchildren, Madison Verrett, Taylor Verrett Jr., Jaidyn Roberts and Jourdyn Roberts; and brothers, Clyde, Gary Sr., Tores Jr., René and Terry. He was preceded in death by his sons, Westley and his twin Domangue; son-in- law, Jules Desormeaux; parents, Tores Sr. and Mary Mae Lirette Domangue; and brothers, Ernest, Jerry Sr., Elgin and Israel. He was a fisherman and loved having get-togethers with his large family. His hobby was planting zinnias. That was his passion. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DOUCET, FOREST ============================================================================= Forest Joseph Doucet, 94, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:34 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his sons, Daniel (Odile) Doucet and Kenneth "Nico" (Marlis) Doucet; daughters, Martha (Linton) Griffin and Gloria (Clarence) Hebert; brother, Vincent Doucet; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Griffin Doucet; parents, Julian and Elodie Rousse Doucet; brothers, Oris, Octave, Clarence and Infant Doucet; sisters, Ranza Doucet, Leonise Doucet, Armina Bychurch, Theresa Long and Infant Doucet; and one great-grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DRYDEN, JACK ============================================================================= Jack Clifford Dryden, 80, a native and resident of Houma, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Houma. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Diane King Dryden; sons, Fritz and wife, Denise Dryden, and Mark Dryden; daughters, Dana Poiencot and husband, Andy, and Dena Roy and husband, Mark; daughter-in-law, Allison Dryden; grandchildren, Jennifer Dryden Bent and husband, Jason, Alayna Dryden Giles and husband, Todd, Lindsey Dryden Champagne and husband, John, Brandon Dryden and wife, Bligh, Kayla Dryden Guidry and husband, Nicholas, Blake Dryden, Chad Dryden and wife, Jenny, Holly, Chase, and Cody Dryden, Beaux, Hunter and Dylan Poiencot, and Hayley and Megan Roy; step-grandchildren, Lindsey and Derrick Roy; great-grandchildren, Leila Bent, Carson Champagne, Luke Giles, Kenleigh Dryden, Emily Dryden, and Kate and Baylor Guidry; and step-great-granddaughter, Rylan Roy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Alice Klingman Dryden; father and mother-in-law, Vernal and Hazel Marcel King; brothers, Fletcher and David Dryden; sister, Nancy Dryden Jones; son, Bret Dryden; daughter, Donna Dryden McElroy; and nephews, Kendal, Bryan and Steven Dryden. Jack was a loving, devoted and loyal husband, father, grandfather and friend. His love, support and enthusiasm for his family could never be measured, and his joyful presence will be greatly missed. We will miss his humorous stories and priceless life lessons and always hold them dear to our hearts. He ran track and played football for Terrebonne High School. He also played football for Hinds Jr. College and Tulane University. He was retired from Texaco after 20 years of dedicated service, and he was a member of First United Methodist Church in Houma. The family would like to thank the amazing people of First United Methodist Church and Haydel Hospice for their care, support and compassion for Jack and his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Association , the American Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. ====================== DUET, CLEOPHAS "FED" ============================================================================= Cleophas J. "Fed" Duet, 91, a native of Golden Meadow, and resident of Galliano, passed away at 9:32 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Military honors will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church by the United Veterans League. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mae H. Duet; stepson, Darryl Orgeron; stepsisters, Louella and Flora Mae Duet; six step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred V. Duet; parents, Xavier and Julie Callais Duet; stepson, Leonce R. Orgeron; and brother, Linton A. Duet Sr. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was a third and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, DAV, VFW and American Legion. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DUET, ETHEL ============================================================================= Ethel Duet, 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, April 11, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Sidney J. Duet Jr.; children, Scott Duet and wife, Lori Clausen Duet, Duane Duet and wife, Lisa Diaz Duet, and Tiffany Duet; brother, Larry Perez; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Euclide Perez and Lillian Ordogne Perez. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DUFRENE, VELMA (PARKS) ============================================================================= Velma Parks Dufrene, 93, a native of Raceland, former resident of Paradis and Des Allemands, and resident of Kentwood, died at 5:42 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Des Allemands Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche. She is survived by two sons, Bob (Linda) Dufrene and Elmond (Sally) Dufrene Jr.; daughters, Barbara Stanley and Eunice (Ray) Borland; brothers, Venis, Raymond, Terry and Gary Parks; sister, Ethel Savoie; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmond Dufrene Sr.; parents, Ernest and Edna Folse Parks; sons-in-law, George Stanley and George Gunn; brother, Wilmer Parks; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DUFRENE, VIVIAN ============================================================================= Vivian Marceline Dufrene, 98, a native and resident of Raceland, was born on Christmas Day 1914 and passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her niece and caregiver, Sandra P. Katz; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Grabert Dufrene and Allen J. Dufrene; sisters, Lillian D. Pennington and Corinne Dufrene; and brothers, Will, Joseph and Allen Dufrene. She was an educator in the Lafourche Parish Schools and St. Mary's Nativity School for 47 years.She was very active in her Catholic faith and was a charter member of The Catholic Daughters of America. She belonged to the St. Mary's Altar Society and was a lector and Eucharistic minster. In recognition of her services to the church, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux honored her with the Bishops Medal in 1987. She was a loving person and will be missed by her family and friends. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DUPRE, JARRED ============================================================================= Jarred Michael Dupre, 20, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Lafourche Parish, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma, and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Catholic Church cemetery in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his parents, Troy and Reana Dupre; sister, Chelsea Dupre Chapman and husband, Justin Chapman; nephews and godsons, Cory Alfred, Trey Alfred and Jastin Chapman; grandmothers, Diane Dupre, Pearl Dupre and Mary Porche; aunts and uncles, Rickey and Jackie Dupre, Keith and Kim Dupre, Paran Clark Jr. and Erica Dupre, Todd and Trina Dupre, Kirby P. Solet and Sharon, Tina and Trace Anderson, Karen "Cookie" Deville, Sharon Solet, Pam Solet and Katrina Porche; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ronald Porche and Clark Dupre Sr.; and uncles, Lovince "Snookie" Solet, Tab Dupre and A.J. Lirette. He was employed by Kentwood Water. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding bikes, riding horses and being "the life of the party." In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samart Funeral Home to cover funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== DUPRE, LAWRENCE "POP" ============================================================================= Lawrence "Pop" Dupre, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes, and resident of Bourg, was born Feb. 15, 1935, and died Saturday, March 30, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Catholic Church cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Foret Dupre; three children, Karen D. Laborde and husband, John, Denise D. Charpentier and husband, James, and Kirsta Dupre; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Hazel Lirette, Emmadell Dupre, Earline Naquin, Dorothy LeBoeuf, Mary Pinell and Mildred Falgout. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Deroche Dupre; father, Paul J. Dupre; brother, Olden Dupre; and sisters, Thelma Pitre, Irene Lecompte, Eula Boudreaux and Alberta Pellegrin. Lawrence was a commercial fisherman and trapper. He was an employee of Houma Tractor and Equipment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the St. Ann's Parish Center Building Fund. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ELLIS, ALICE (KELLER) ============================================================================= Alice Keller Ellis, 91, a native of St. John, former resident of Thibodaux, and longtime resident of Millsboro, Del., died Friday, April 5, 2013. A Mass of Christian burial was Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Georgetown, Del. Burial with military honors followed the Mass at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. She is survived by her two daughters, Susan McNatt and husband, Jerry, and Sharon Montague, all of Millsboro, Del.; two granddaughters and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Gordon Ellis; parents, Andrew and Adeline Schexnayder Keller; brother, Edward L. Keller; and sisters, Margaret Keller Naquin and Doris Keller Long. Prior to moving to Millsboro, Del., Alice grew up in Louisiana and cherished her Southern heritage and family. She served honorably in the Women's Army Corps (WACS) during World War II. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Home of the Brave Foundation, Women Warriors Reintegration Program, 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, Del. 19963. Parsell Funeral Home in Lewes, Del., was in charge of arrangements. ====================== EZELL, ALTON "JABO" ============================================================================= Alton "Jabo" Ezell, 68, a native of Baxterville, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 7, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Diana Clement Ezell; children, Vickie (Bryant) Marcel, Terry Ezell and Kevin (Missie) Ezell; brother, Ed Bryant; sisters, Judy Beach, Katherine Lee and Brenda Davis; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Ezell Bryant; son, Brian Ezell; brother, Shorty Ezell; and one grandchild, Mitchell Dufrene. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== FALGOUT, NORMA (SAVOIE) ============================================================================= Norma Savoie Falgout, 94, a native of Bayou Blue, resident of Houma and former resident of Westwego, died Sunday, April 28, 2013. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Lamar Gautreaux and husband, LeRoy, Melinda "Tina" Fitzgerald and Juanita "Nina" Lawrence; son, Linus "Linny" Falgout Jr. and wife, Carolyn; brother, C. Paul Savoie; sisters, Claire Marcel, Erna LaBauve and husband, Denny, and Ellen Rogers and husband, Clement; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linus "Whitey" Falgout Sr.; parents, Edward and Lucille Savoie; brothers, Murray, Phillip and Richard Savoie; and sisters, Ruby Daigle and Iris Brien. Special thanks goes to the staff of The Oaks of Houma, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center ER and ICU, and Terrebonne General Medical Center ER and CCU for the care that was given to Norma. She was a member of the Council on Aging in Westwego and a member of the Senior Center in Westwego. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== FANGUY, JEFFERY ============================================================================= Jeffery J. Fanguy, a native of Houma and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died Tuesday, April 16, 2013. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. He donated his body to science. He is survived by his companion, Yoshie Bretey of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; sons, Darrell and J.J. Fanguy; daughters, Anjanette Dunn and Desireé Pellegrin; brother, Justin Fanguy; sisters, Alma Dantin and Joan Farmer; and brothers-in-law, Charles Farmer and Jerry Babin. He was preceded in death by his father, Justin Fanguy Sr.; mother, Sadie D. Fanguy; son, Ricky Fanguy; and sisters, Dora Heaverlo Joyce Babin, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Zeringue and Judith "Judi" Thibodeaux. ====================== FANGUY, JIMMY ============================================================================= Jimmy Paul Fanguy, 58, a native of Morgan City, and resident of Dulac, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Family Cemetery in Dulac. He is survived by his wife, May Verdin; mother, Edna Francis Fanguy; sons, James, Derrick and Elliot Fanguy; daughters, Anna Fanguy, Christine Verdin and Jamie Fanguy; brothers, Howard Jr., Gilbert, Arnold, Wilson, Leroy, Allen Jr., Lucius and McKinley Fanguy; sisters, Elta Therien, Edith Martin, Angelene Fanguy, Martha Jean Rita Ray, Mary Ann Collins and Helen Lajaunie; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard J. Fanguy Sr.; son, Jimmy P. Ledet; brothers, Wallace Sr., Roland and Allen Fanguy Sr.; sisters, Diana Boudreaux and Lisa Fanguy; and his first wife, Frances Ledet. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== FIELDS, GAIL (SAVOIE) ============================================================================= Gail Savoie Fields, 65, a native and resident of Gray, died March 29, 2013. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday at House of Prayer Church in Thibodaux. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Davis; daughters, Sheila Jowers and husband, Darryl, Cynthia Usé and husband, Roland Usé Jr., and Gwen Echols and husband, Ricky; brother, Harvey Savoie; sisters, Jane Ortego, Violet Samanie, Frances Savoie and Darlene Savoie; grandchildren, Tron Jowers, Chelsy Pellegrin and husband, Eddie Pellegrin Jr., Storm Jowers, Cherish Usé, Jacob Echols, Charity Usé, Roland Usé III and Ank Vu. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Fields; father, Morris Savoie; brother, Norris Savoie; and sisters, Mary and Deborah Savoie. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== FIELDS, THRESA ============================================================================= Thresa Fields, 77, a native of Columbia, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Sue) Fields, Elliott (Pam) Fields, Nelson "Shawn" (Juli) Fields and Shane Fields; daughters, Aleta Ruggiero, Rhonda (Kane Clement) Fields, Flavia (Ray) Marcel, and Roberta (Jerome) Mosier; sisters, Beatrice Hicks, Sadie Dement, Billie Jean Green and Betty Barry; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Smokey" Fields; parents, Nelson and Cecil Forbes; son-in-law, Joseph Ruggiero; daughter-in-law, Rita Fields; brother, Robert Forbes; and granddaughters, Kathy Fields and Megan Fields. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== FONSECA, EDDIE ============================================================================= Eddie R. Fonseca, 74, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away at 6:51 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Houma. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon at the church, with burial in St. Gertrude Catholic Church cemetery in Des Allemands. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia B. Fonseca; father of Winnie Cruse and husband, Daniel, Barbara Dufrene and husband, Wade, Hetty Breaux and husband, R.J., and one deceased infant son; grandfather of Eddie Cruse Sr. and wife, Aja, Danielle LeBlanc and husband, Bobby, Chelsey Cruse and companion, Alvin Robichaux Jr., Kelly Cruse, Ashley Dufrene, Shelbe, Austin and Sidney Breaux and the late Jayden Breaux; great-grandfather of Mark Cruse, Eddie Cruse Jr., Hunter Tregre, Kent "K.J." Phillips Jr., Kaitlyn Cruse and Mason Cruse; son of the late Ernest Fonseca Sr. and Blanche Frickey Fonseca; brother of Ernest "White" Fonseca Jr. and wife, Shirley, Francis Fonseca, Linda Comardelle and husband, Leslie Sr., Jane Fonseca, Hope Rhodes and husband, Bob, Dale Fonseca and the late Herman Fonseca Sr.; and sister-in-law of Ruby Fonseca. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GABB, DAVID ============================================================================= David Eugene Gabb, 86, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday April 24, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Danny Gabb and wife, Zeny, Timmy Gabb and wife, Patti, and Chris Gabb and wife, Stacey; daughters, Linda LeBlanc and husband, Lynn, and Mary Ellen Whitford and husband, Pete; sisters, Dorothy Levy, Azema Roddy, and Flora LeBlanc; seven grandchildren, Holly Ferrill, Sarah Goff, Joanna, Julie, Jacqui, Shayla and Alicia Gabb; and two great-grandchildren, Zachary and William Goff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah P. Gabb; parents, Alfred and Leah Gabb; brothers, Alfred Jr., Henry and Robert Gabb; sister, Ama Gabb Roppolo; and grandchild, Leah Justine Gabb. Special thanks to the staff of Audubon Guest House and Journey Hospice for their loving care. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was loved by all who knew him for his generosity and compassion. He will be missed. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GASPAR, AUGUSTINE (BOURGEOIS) ============================================================================= Augustine Bourgeois Gaspar, 94, a native and resident of Donner, died Thursday, April 25, 2013. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic church in Chacahoula. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Lawrence Catholic church cemetery in Chacahoula. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Clement (Eddie) LeBlanc; brother, Emilca Bourgeois; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchild; and eight great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Clarence Gaspar; parents, Aurelien Bourgeois and Alice Hebert Bourgeois; sons, C.J., Joffrey and Glenn A. Gaspar; brothers, Clifford, Abby, Irvin and Emile Bourgeois; and sisters, Anita Benoit, Louise LeBlanc, Florence LeRay and Aline Ayo. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GILFOUR, WESLEY ============================================================================= Wesley Adam Gilfour, 68, a native of Thibodaux, and resident of Warm Springs, Ark., was born Sept. 15, 1944, and passed away Friday, April 5, 2013. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the House of Prayer, United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux. Everyone is invited to join the family for his going home celebration. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rita Benoit Gilfour; sons, Joshua James Kraemer and wife, Alisha, and Wallace Joseph Kraemer and wife, Tonya; grandson, Michael James Kraemer; and sisters, Mildred G. Martin and husband, Magnal Sr.; Rosly "Letia" G. Alleman and husband, Irvin Sr., Beverly G. Peltier, and Anna G. Aysen and husband, Howard Jr. He was preceded in death by his father, Junius Paul Gilfour; mother, Rose Adams Gilfour; brothers, Roland Paul "Red" Gilfour and Roy Junius "T-June" Gilfour; and his in-laws, Antoine Benoit and Thelma Chiasson Benoit. He was a member of House of Prayer (U.P.C.) United Pentacostal Church in Thibodaux for 26 years. He had been a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Pocahontas, Ark., for the past year. He was a devoted man of God and was lovingly known as "Brother Candy." Taylor-Cox Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Ark., was in charge of arrangements. ====================== GILLASPIE, TILLMAN "TIM" ============================================================================= Tillman "Tim" Gillaspie, 90, a native of North Louisiana and resident of Houma, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anna Gillaspie; son, Wayne Gillaspie and wife, Lyla, of Houston, Texas; brother, Clifton Gillaspie, of Bossier City; stepson, William "Dod" James, of Houma; three grandchildren, Lance, Douglas and Farrah Gillaspie; three great-grandchildren, Travis, Maddison and Jayden Gillaspie, of Bandera, Texas; ex-wife and close family friend, Jerie Gillaspie; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Farrell Gillaspie, of Houma; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Gillaspie; brothers, Joel, Edgar, John and Giles Gillaspie of Magnolia, Ark.; and sister, Vera Hassion, of West Monroe. He retired from Exxon-Mobile after 33 years of service and retired from ARCO after 10 years of service. He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Houma. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GRAY, JOHN ============================================================================= John Mark Gray, 54, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at his home of cancer. John was born in Houma, January 16, 1959. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. James Morrison will officiate. John is survived by his wife, Susan Gautreaux Gray; stepdaughter, Katie Kaai and son-in-law Kawika Kaai, of Morgan City; granddaughter, Sarah Hoku Kaai; sister, Rebecca Gray Nuelle and brother-in-law, Thomas Nuelle, of Katy, Texas; niece, Lauren Johnson and husband, Travis; nephews and their wives, John Thomas Nuelle and Cassie, and William Gray Nuelle and Brittny; aunt, Sue Hutcherson; his beloved Mother, Shirley Hodnett Gray; niece, Brooke Marie Gautreaux; and nephews, Justin David and Hunter Lee Meaux, of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his father, John Louis Gray, of Fort Worth, Texas; cousin, Stephen Hutcherson, of Houma; and grandparents, Buster and Fannie Hodnett, and Jake and Biggie Gray. John loved and enjoyed the children our family has been blessed with. He spent countless holidays and family vacations with his sister and her family. When our niece, Brooke, was born he spent as much time as possible with her. His granddaughter, Sarah was the light of his eyes. He was there from the moment she was born. He graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High in 1977. John battled Squamous Cell Carcinoma And Urothelial Cancer of the bladder for over two years. He fought the good fight, he finished his race, and he kept his faith. I would like to lovingly thank Tom and Rebeca Nuelle for opening their home to us during John's treatment in Houston, Texas, and for always making us feel welcomed. Also, a deep and heartfelt thank you to Susan and Chet Morrison for going out of their way to constantly make certain John was comfortable and peaceful. Thank you to Theresa Larose at CMC for always being available to help us in every way. Thanks also goes to Dr. Robert Alexander, Dr. Robert Gamble and his nurse, Dina, David Norris, for your many visits and phone calls and Jeremy with Bayou Homecare, thanks for hanging with John. To Jude Jr., Billy and Dexter, thank you for your countless visits and Marie, thank you. Thanks goes to Lisa Swanner, for jumping on a plane at a minute's notice because I needed you. Thanks also to my sister, Leslie, thank you for everything and Terry Fornof, thank you for the many calls from Abu Dhabi! Hilda Kissell, thanks for the prayers, Daniel Kimbrell, we love you and most of all, our precious Katie, Kawika and Sarah for helping and loving John on his journey. Flowers are welcome as are donations to My Heart's Desire Animal Shelter on Hollywood Road in Houma. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GRAY, ROBERT "MOLE MAN" ============================================================================= Robert "Mole Man" Gray, 61, a native and resident of Patterson, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Shield Cemetery in Patterson. He is survived by his brothers, Rogers Jr., Joseph, Ronald and Melvin Gray; and sister, Patricia Griffin. Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GREEN, CHRISTOPHER ============================================================================= Christopher Green, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 20, 2013. A memorial service was held at Jones Funeral Home in Houma today, with a private burial. He is survived by his companion, Virginia Francois; daughters, Tameka R. Castle, Jacqueline R. Ratcliff, Christal Williams, and Vanessa Alexandra; sons, Gerald and Robert Carter, Jimmy and Terry Leonard; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Green and Herda Crador; and brothers, Eddie Green and Clyde Smith. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GRIFFIN, NAOMI (LOUVIERE) ============================================================================= Naomi Louviere Griffin, 77, a native of Paradis, and resident of Raceland, died Friday, April 12, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Harry Griffin Sr.; sons, Harry Griffin Jr. and wife, Tina, Bryan Griffin and wife, Sally, and Kerry Griffin and wife, Lisa; brothers, David John Louviere and Joseph Jessie "Joe" Louviere Jr.; sisters, Peggy Joy Sanchez and Mary Elizabeth Gros; four grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Jessie and Alice Elizabeth Laughlin Louviere. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GUIDRY, CHARLES "CHUCK", JR. ============================================================================= Charles F. "Chuck" Guidry Jr., 51, a native and resident of Houma, lost his battle with liver cancer Friday, April 5, 2013. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial to follow at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Kaye Trosclair Guidry; mother, Rosalie LaRose Duet; father, Charles F. "Butch" Guidry Sr.; grandmother, Bessie LaRose; children, MaShanna Myrick and husband, Cody, Cassidy Baham and husband, Felix, Corey Guidry and wife, Miranda, Shawn Guidry and Brandon Guidry; stepson, Kase Trosclair; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Sterling LaRose; and his paternal grandparents, O.B. and Marie Guidry. Chuck will be missed dearly by his friends and family. The family would like to thank Dr. Khalid Moussa, Haydel Memorial Hospice and Maison de'Ville. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GUIDRY, JASON ============================================================================= Jason A. Guidry, 46, a native and resident of Larose, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his mother, Thelma M. Guidry; wife of 11 years, Maria Guidry; son, Jade A. Guidry and wife, Kayla; daughter, Sarah J. Guidry; stepdaughter, Anna Medina; stepson, David Medina; grandchildren, Jade J. Guidry and Kyson C. Guidry; step-grandchhild, Loran Medina; brothers, Harold, Michael and Clyde Guidry; and sisters, Marion Sevin, Cheryl Loupe, Donna Allemand and Amy Naquin. He was preceded in death by his father, Emile J. Guidry. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Galliano is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GUIDRY, JOHN ============================================================================= John R. Guidry, 89, a native and resident of Galliano, died Monday, April 29, 2013. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m.Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Clark R. Guidry and wife, Bonnie; sister, Joyce Guidry Terrebonne; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Rita Cheramie Guidry; parents, Gustave and Edna Gisclair Guidry; son, Teddy Guidry; brothers, Almate and Vinton Guidry; and sister, Gurtie Guidry. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GUIDRY, TODD ============================================================================= Todd James Guidry, 45, a native of Golden Meadow, and resident of Houma, died Monday, April 15, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Bridget Miller Guidry, of Houma; son, Hayes Guidry; stepdaughter, Julia Daigle; stepson, Gavin Daigle; grandmother, Jane Guidry; sister, Laurie Guidry Kiffe and husband, Ray; and nephew, Sloan Kiffe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Thomas and Cheri Stoufflet Guidry; and grandparents, Logan Guidry, Weldon and Josephine Stoufflet. He was the business owner of Pressure-Quip. He was a very dedicated husband and loving father and loved spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking and was a member of the Krewe of Houmas Carnival Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to Troop C Grant-A-Wish, P.O. Box 607, Schriever, La. 70395. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GUILLOT, THERESA (LANDRY) ============================================================================= Theresa Heloise Landry Guillot, 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:51 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sons, Conroy Guillot of Houma, and Eric Guillot of Atlanta, Ga.; daughters, Rhoda G. Rau, of Houma, and Mary G. Ellender, of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Marie Elise Landry, of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Guillot; parents, Adelard and Odette LeBlanc Landry; brothers, Odell, Claude and Raymond Landry; and sisters, Adine L. Boudreaux and Viola L. Torr. She was a member of the St. Gregory Barbarigo Ladies Altar Society. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Vandebilt Catholic High School or any charity. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Phyllis Malbrough, aides and nurses at The Oaks of Houma, for all the special care given to their mom. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== GUY, EUGENE "CALUTE" ============================================================================= Eugene Paul "Calute" Guy, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Church cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Guy, of Houma; sons, Glynn "Pierre" (Vickie) Guy, Ricky (Paula) Guy, and Jamie (Shannon) Guy; daughters, Nancy (Gale) Guidry and Penny Guy Price; sister, Brunella Guy Authement; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Louella Lirette Guy; and sons, the Guy twins. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================