TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan ============================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved ============================================================================= HICKERSON, WALTER ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 11 to September 12, 2013 Walter Hickerson, 59, a native of Kentwood and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his sister, Eva Ruffin Stevenson; and brothers, Eddie and Frank Ruffin Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lizze Mae Hickerson Ruffin; and sister, Vera Ruffin. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== HARRIS, DONNIE, SR. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2013 Donnie Lee Harris Sr., 53, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Joan Henry Harris; mother, Sadie Cleveland; stepfather, Oscar Cleveland; son, Donnie (Natasha) Lee Harris; Daughter, Kiendra Harris; brothers, Herman (Marilyn) Harris Jr., Marvin (Tanya) Harris and Theron (Karen) Harris; sister, Donna (William) Smith; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Harris Sr.; and brother, Wendell C. Harris. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== HARTLINE, MARIE BREAUX ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 9, 2013 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, that the family of Marie Breaux Hartline announces her passing from this life at 1:37 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. She was a native of Westwego but lived most of her life in Metairie. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Garden of Memories Funeral Home at 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her three children, Sandra Hartline (Dennis) LaFleur, of Houma, Glenn (Beth) Hartline, of Metairie, and Billie Lee (Mary) Hartline Jr., of Metairie; 10 grandchildren, Chris (Lyndi) McCardle, Steven (Cecelia) McCardle, Lauren LaFleur, Kelly LaFleur, Pamela (David) Rodriguez, Matthew LaFleur, Billie Lee (Katie) Hartline III, Thomas Hartline, Kevin Hartline and Abby (Gerard) LeBlanc; seven great-grandchildren, Emma LeFleur, Taylor McCardle, Audrey Rodriguez, Peyton Hartline, Mason Hartline, Landon Kramer and Emma LeBlanc; sister, Therese Folse, of Westwego; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Felicien Breaux; mother, Palmyre Schexnydre Breaux; and husband, Billie Lee Hartline Sr. Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie is in charge of arrangements. ====================== HAYES, CARL PRESTON, I ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 17 to September 18, 2013 Carl Preston Hayes I., 68, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at New Vision Family Worship Center. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Theresa H. (Thomas) Joseph, Samantha D. Hayes and Nicole H. (Rickey) Sneeze; brother, Harry Fitch; sisters, Laverne Hayes and Aline H. Smith; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Audrey S. Hayes; parents, Alice Washington Hayes and Sylvester Fitch; sisters, Hilda and Eloise Hayes, Hazel Joseph, Mable Anderson and Cecile Billiot; and brothers, Lawrence, Berwick, Johnus, Hubert, and Freddie Hayes, and Paul, Alvin, John and Antoine Fitch. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== HEBERT, DUDLEY ============================================================================= Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La. (Died September 27, 2013) Dudley James Hebert, 81, died Friday, September 27, 2013 at 09:35 AM. He was a native and resident of Gibson, LA. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home and Monday, September 30, 2013 from 9:00 AM until Service time at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday October 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Burial: Bayou Black Cemetery. He is survived by his, Sons, Ralph J. Hebert and wife Arlene, Steve J. Hebert and wife Bambi, and Kim P. Hebert and wife Erica, Companion, Verna Pellegrin, Grandchildren, Brandi, Christian, Heather, Beanie, Kaci, Cameron and Matthew, Great Grandchildren, Hayden, Karter, Skylar, Benton and Easton, Brothers, Irvin Hebert, Jr. and wife Earline and Aubon Hebert and wife Jane. He was preceded in death by his, Wife, Betty Trahan Hebert; Parents, Irvin Paul Hebert, Sr and Dielie Hebert Hebert. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Dudley served in the United States Navy. U.S. Veteran ====================== HEBERT, MARY MALAGARIE ============================================================================= Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. March 16, 1943 - September 26, 2013 Mary Malagarie Hebert, 70, a native and resident of Montegut, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dale Hebert; sons, Eric Hebert and Craig (Wynona) Hebert; mother, Thelma Malagarie; brother, Allen (Joann) Malagarie Jr.; sisters, Connie (Bradley) Roy, Paula (Daniel) Pennison and Pauline Malagarie; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Malagarie Sr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. ====================== HICKERSON, WALTER ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 11 to September 12, 2013 Walter Hickerson, 59, a native of Kentwood and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by his sister, Eva Ruffin Stevenson; and brothers, Eddie and Frank Ruffin Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lizze Mae Hickerson Ruffin; and sister, Vera Ruffin. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== HOFFMAN, RITA MAY CENAC ============================================================================= May 19, 1915 - September 21, 2013 Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. Rita May Cenac Hoffmann, 98, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. She is survived by her sister, Olga C. Engeron; daughters, Charlene C. Wilson and husband, Jerry Sr. and Georgia C. McDowell and husband, John; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, 1005 Williams Ave., Houma, LA 70364. ====================== HOLMES, HERBERT J. "BOONE", SR. ============================================================================= Source: Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Inc., La. (Died September 5, 2013) HERBERT J. "BOONE" HOLMES, a retired school bus driver with the Jefferson Parish School System, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at Ochsner Health Systems. He was 79, a native of Klotzville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, LA from 2:00pm to 4:30pm Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. Visiting at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 329 S. Jamie Blvd, Avondale, LA from 9:00am to Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am Sat., Sept. 14, 2013. Burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale, LA. Survived by his wife, Rosia Holmes of Avondale, LA; 3 daughters, Joyce Holmes (Ernest) of Metairie, LA, Felicia Holmes of Avondale, LA, and Stacia Holmes (Sullivan) of Westwego, LA; 5 sons, Herbert, Jr. (Gina) of Tickfaw, LA, Tyrone (Veronica) of Algiers, LA, Gregory (Demetrius) of Baton Rouge, LA, Wayne (Latrichia) of Laplace, LA, Kenneth (Tara) of Early, TX; 3 sisters, Vivian James (Clifton) of New Orleans, LA, Bernice Williams of Dallas, TX, and Rita James (Gerald) of Kenner, LA; 2 brothers, Warren Holmes of New Orleans, LA, and Varis Holmes of Detroit, MI; Also 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Clara Holmes; 3 sisters, Annabelle Buggage Jo Ann Adams, and Anna Brown; 2 brother, Alfred Holmes, Sr. and Vernal Holmes. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, LA ====================== JARREAU, KASIE ============================================================================= Source: Falgout Funeral Home, La. September 28, 2013 Kasie Lynn Jarreau, 23, a native and resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 4:45 AM in Raceland, LA. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Friday, October 4, 2013 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, LA. Religious services will be at 11:00 AM Friday at Falgout Funeral Home with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Jayda Elizabeth Jarreau; mother Lisa Jarreau Lachney; sister Taylor Brooke Lachney and grandmother Sonja F. Jarreau. She was preceded in death by her father, Danny Lachney and grandparents, Joseph Cecil Jarreau, Sr., Susie Blanchard and Harvey Lachney. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ====================== JARREAU, LILLIAN ============================================================================= Source: Falgout Funeral Home, La. September 5, 2013 Lillian G. Jarreau, 32, a native and resident of Larose, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013 after a long battle with cystic fibrosis. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until service time on Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A prayer service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home with burial to follow at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Jerome J. Jarreau; daughter, Tabitha Guidry; parents, Nathan Guidry Sr. and Debra Thibodaux Guidry; siblings, Misty Guidry, Nicole Guidry, and Nathan Guidry Jr.; maternal grandmother, Tilly Thibodaux; and nieces and nephews, Kaleb, Erica, Anthony, Zachary, Orinda, and Carabella. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Eves and Lorita Guidry and maternal grandfather, Oscar Thibodaux Sr. She will be missed by her 12 dogs, Titan, Snow, Shay, Bull, Pichoux, Peester, Sugar, Little Man, Deuce, Bolo, Ellie, and Aiden. She is now with her beloved Shank. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== JOHNSON, RUBY ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 17 to September 18, 2013 Ruby Johnson, 47, a native and resident of Franklin, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept 7, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Jones Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at noon Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Jamichael Hudson; daughters, LaSaundra and Kasha Johnson; brothers, Gary, Perry, Wallace and Darrell Johnson; sister, Rose Mary Johnson; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Webster and Berdell Matthews Johnson; and daughter, Jalisa Johnson. Jones Funeral Home in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ====================== JOINER, SAM ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on September 10, 2013 Sam Joiner, 63, a native of Tennessee and resident of Gray, died at 1:14 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, from cancer. A memorial service was Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Darla Joiner; daughters, Tisha (Joey Babin) Joiner and Nola Joiner; several grandchildren; and many loving family members and great friends. He was preceded in death by his wonderful parents; and several loving family members. Falgout Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== JORDAN, JARRELL (DEHART) ============================================================================= Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La. (Died September 9, 2013) Jarrell (DeHart) Jordan, 76, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident on Theriot died at 3:39 PM, September 9, 2013. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 6 PM until 9PM and Thursday Septmeber 12, 2013 from 9 AM until 11 AM at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral Service will begin at 11 AM, Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Chauvin Funeral Home ] with burial afterwards at St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery in Theriot, Louisiana. He is survived by 3 children, Thomas, Michael, and Preston LeBouef; godchildren, Kevin DeHart of Metairie, Heidi Punch Callahan of Houma and Ronald Gros of Gray. His surviving brothers and their spouses are: Calvin and Rosie DeHart, Eura and Yvonne DeHart, Clevis DeHart, Jr., and Rodney and Jackie Dehart all of Theriot, LA. His surviving sisters and their spouses are: Calvin (Mary Frances) Punch, Sr., Alvin (Ethel) Punch, Sr., Eldrich (Glenda) Liner, and Tammy Guidry and her companion Kenneth DeHart. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Dora Punch Jordan; his parents Clevis and Celena DeHart and three siblings, Carroll DeHart, Barbara DeHart Punch, and Loretta DeHart Aucoin. He was also proceeded in death by his brother in law Alex Punch, Sr. and sister in law Nancy Punch DeHart. He was a member of House of Praise Church. ====================== JOSEPH, JUNIOUS ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2013 Junious Joseph, 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Franklin, died at 5:53 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Jude's Spiritual Church in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery He is survived by his wife, Gail Joseph, of Franklin; sons, Emile Joseph, of Jennings, and Irving Lumpkin Jr., of Franklin; daughters, Mitchelle Moore, of Baton Rouge, and Chiquita Lumpkin and Precious Joseph, of Franklin; sisters, Shirley Jarrell and Margaret Mason, of Baton Rouge; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Junious Joseph and Margaret Webster Joseph; and brother, Willie Joseph. Jones Funeral Home in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ====================== KEARNS, DALE FRANCIS ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2013 Dale Francis Kearns, 68, of Thibodaux, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A military honors ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial service will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ana Lorena Rodriguez Murillo Kearns; daughter, Marcia Kearns; brother, Mark Kearns; and niece, Mary Katherine Kearns. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo S. Kearns Jr. and Edith Bowie Kearns. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Dept. of Louisiana, PO Box 601, Thibodaux, LA 70302 or to the Lafourche Animal Society Inc., 207 Belle Meade Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== KELSO, JOSEPH, JR ============================================================================= Source: Falgout Funeral Home, La. September 23, 2013 Joseph Lynn Kelso, Jr., 56 a resident of Golden Meadow, LA, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013. No services are scheduled. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements ====================== KERN, LLOYD J., SR. ============================================================================= Source: Landry's Funeral Home, Lafourche Parish, La. (Died September 19, 2013) Lloyd J. Kern Sr., 89, a native and resident of Napoleonville, LA passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at St. Anne (Napoleonville, LA) from 9:00AM to funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00AM_ at the church. Interment will take place in St. Anne cemetery, Napoleonville. He is survived by his son, Kelly T. Kern and wife Deborah Crochet Kern; daughters, Iris Boudreaux; Ivy Jumonville and husband Eddie Jumonville; daughter-in-law, Joan R. Kern; sisters, Dora Simoneaux and Lorraine Griffin; 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Valerie á°€Vera á´€ Simoneaux Kern; parents, Joseph Kern and Victoria Richard Kern; sons, Lloyd J. Kern Jr. and Neil J. Kern; brother, Joseph Kern Jr.; sister, Louise Kern and Bertha Kern Traigle Landrys Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== KONIECZKA, JULIE ============================================================================= Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La. (Died September 15, 2013) Julie Ann Konieczka, 55, died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 12:32 AM. She was a native of Houma, LA and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a memorial service at 7:00pm at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. A private burial will be held at a later date. She is survived by her, Sons: Justin Konieczka and wife Laura and their daughter Devin Marie Konieczka, Dustin Konieczka and wife Jennifer Konieczka, Brother: Enos Thibodeaux Jr and wife Stacy, Sisters: Fabian Whitney and husband Gregory Sr., Darlene Thibodeaux, and Karen Cadiere and husband Eugene, She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her, Spouse: Frank "Mickey" Konieczka, Parents: Enos Sr. and Margie Pitre Thibodeaux, Grandparents: Andrew and Edna Thibodeaux, and Louis and Emily Pitre, and Sister: Bethany McNamara. In lieu of flowers the family would like to have donations made to Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Society or American Cancer Society. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. ====================== LANDRY, BREZZIE "BRE BRE" ============================================================================= Source: Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Inc., La. (Died September 24, 2013) BREZZIE Brezzie Nichole "Bre Bre" Landry, died Tuesday Sept. 24, 2013 at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City, LA. She was 24, a native and resident of Pierre Part, LA. Visiting at New Covenant Church in Pierre Part, LA from 9:00am to Religious Services at 11:00am Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Burial in Belle River Baptist Cemetery. Survived by a son and daughter, Trae' and Alaya Landry. Parents, Timothy Hebert and Fay Landry. 2 sisters, Tima Garrett and Katie Landry. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, LA ====================== LAPEYROUSE, LYDIA ANNE BLANCHARD ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2013 Lydia Anne Blanchard Lapeyrouse, 91, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Donald (Theresa) Chauvin, Mrs. Ural (Mona) Lapeyrouse and Mrs. Mark (Lynn) Domangue; 11 grandchildren, Audy, Marty, Lacey, Sherry, Zane, Jill, Jamie, Jeff, Chad, Troy and Dawn; 21 great- grandchildren, Mindy, Jana, Hobie, Meagan, Tyler, Alaya, Breah, Dustin, Miles, Journey, Michael, Corey, Brett, Kalyn, Janson, Jordon, Arielle, Andrew, Aiden Trista and Cullen; three great-great-grandchildren, Emma, Emily and Luke; and twin sister, Lydie Blanchard Falgout. She was preceded in death by her husband, Iry Lapeyrouse Sr.; son, Iry "Butch" Lapeyrouse Jr.; grandson, Lane Lapeyrouse; parents, Emile and Theresa Theriot Blanchard; brothers, Dewey, Paul, Charles, Junius and Armand Blanchard; and sisters, Blanche Blanchard Cunningham and Eula Blanchard Pellegrin. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. She was a very devout Catholic who revered the Blessed Virgin Mary and recited daily prayers and the rosary. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary Post No. 9608, the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 380, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Council No. 5013 and a former Lagniappe Fair worker. She was a shrimp factory worker for more than 50 years. Heaven gained another sweet, caring, loving, kind and gentle spirit. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Oaks of Houma, who provided loving care for more than 8 1/2 years, and to her dear roommate, Jeanette Haydel. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LASSEIGNE, DONALD 'DON' JR. ============================================================================= Source: Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, La. September 16, 2013 Donald "Don" Joseph Lasseigne Jr., 44, was a native and resident of Thibodaux, LA. He was born on June 3, 1969 and passed away on September 16, 2013. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Thibodaux Funeral Home and on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9:00 AM until funeral time at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his fianc', Vikki Brown; honorary sons, Anthony & Parker Brewer; father, Donald Lasseigne Sr. and spouse Debbie, his siblings; Dawn L. McCarthy, Donna L. Himel, Desirae Chiasson, Becky McCarthy, Toni Garcia, and Jody Lasseigne, nieces and nephews; Harley Bonvillian, Jalen & Dawson Himel, Abigail Marie & Ella Mae Lasseigne, Kayla Vicknair, Hailey & Lanie McCarthy, Mindy, Ashley, Ali, and Amber Anderson, Erin & Jada Lasseigne, 2 great nephews, and 2 godchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Connie Adams Chiasson;Grandparents, Arnold Lasseigne Sr. & Amy U. Lasseigne, Charles Adams Sr. & Dorothy Mae Stevens Adams, and sister, Tammy L. Lasseigne. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mrs. Dawn McCarthy. Thibodaux Funeral Home INC. is in charge of funeral arrangements. ====================== LASSEIGNE, LEONARD ============================================================================= September 18, 2013 Source: Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, La. Leonard Lasseigne, 72, a native of St. Martinville , LA and resident of Thibodaux , LA passed away on September 18, 2013. Visitation will be on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Thibodaux Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at St. Charles Borromeo from 8:30 AM till funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM at the church. Interment will be in St. Charles Borromeo church cemetery, Hwy 308, Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Janet Comb Lasseigne; children, Todd Lasseigne and wife Heather, Angela Prejean and husband Troy, Cherie Quentin and husband Trevor; mother, Sadia Lasseigne; mother in law, Laura Comb; brothers, Dickie Lasseigne, Charles Lasseigne, Benny Lasseigne; sisters, Judy Dykes, Sylvia Roudeze; grandchildren, Cameron Prejean, Alaina Prejean, Grady Quentin, Hudson Quentin; step grand daughter, Asia Quentin. Preceded in death by father, Bernard Lasseigne; father in law, Louis Comb. He was the Director of Grounds for 32 1/2 years at Nicholls State University. He was a florist and horticulturist. In his spare time, he enjoyed speaking French, traveling, and landscaping. His best times were spent entertaining family, grandchildren, and close friends. He was past president of the Louisiana Society for Horticultural Research and an honorary alumni of Nicholls State University. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Louisiana Society for Horticultural Research, P.O. Box 51366, Lafayette, LA, 70505-1366 in honor of Leonard Lasseigne. Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LEBOEUF, ALBERT JOSEPH, JR. ============================================================================= Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La. (Died September 30, 2013) Albert Joseph LeBoeuf, Jr., 72, died Monday, September 30, 2013 at 04:40 AM. He was a native of and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 9:00 AM until service time at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. He is survived by his daughter, Sally Ann LeBoeuf, Branson, MO, son, Anthony Joseph LeBoeuf, Houma, LA, grandchildren, Tomeka Lirette and husband Terry, Houma, LA, Eleta Guidry, Branson, MO, great grandsons, Keilan Bonvillain and Luke Bonvillain, both of Houma, LA, fiance', Nell Garrett, Houma, LA, godchild, Margerita Dougharty, Branson, MO, brothers, Camille LeBoeuf and wife Sherry, Marksville, LA, Donald LeBoeuf and wife Olinda, Houma, LA, Andrew LeBoeuf and wife Wilma Chauvin, LA, Joseph LeBoeuf, Marksville, LA, sister, Mildred Rodriquez, Houma, LA, Marie Orline Percle and husband Malcolm, Houma, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Mae LeBlanc LeBouef, parents, Albert Joseph LeBoeuf, Sr. and Agnes Doris White LeBoeuf, brothers, Raymond LeBoeuf, Renee LeBoeuf, Nolvin LeBoeuf, Ettienne LeBoeuf, Daniel LeBoeuf, sisters, Prilla Carter, Brunella Pellegrin. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. He loved fishing and spending time with his grandkids. ====================== LEBOEUF, GLADYS ============================================================================= Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La. (Died September 2, 2013) Gladys Theresa LeBoeuf, 85, died Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 3:55 PM. She was a native of Belle Alliance, LA and resident of New Iberia, LA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 8:30am to 10:00am at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 10:30am to 1:00pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 1:00pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her, Daughters: Marcia L. Danos and husband Larry, Brother In Law: William "Bill" Wolf, Brother: Burleigh "Baye" Ruiz and wife Molly, Sisters: Ethel Grace "Nanny" Webre, Sister In Law: Patricia "Pat" Ruiz, Grandchildren: William Paul Wolf and wife Courtney, Gregory A. Wolf and companion Dana, Mathew J. Wolf, Elizabeth C. Standridge and companion Jason, Jonathan Harry Standridge and companion Hillary, and Alexus E. Allemond and companion Todd, Great Grandchildren:Logan C. Wolf, Landon R. Wolf, Jaxon R. Wolf, Natalie G. Dore, Mazlie C. Dore, Jaden J. Standridge, McKenzie M. Burke, and Callie Jai Freeze, She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her, Spouse: Harry Paul LeBoeuf, Parents: Alfred Ruiz and Elnola Rivet Ruiz, Daughter: Laurelle Wolf, Brothers: Horace Ruiz, Roland Ruiz, Warren Ruiz, Herbert Ruiz, Alfred Ruiz Jr., Brother In Law: Carrol "Bud" Webre,and Sister In Law: Ruth P. Ruiz. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She worked in the field of education as a teacher in Terrebonne Parish and Saint Mary Parish for more than forty years. Gladys LeBoeuf was a cancer survivor for sixteen years. She showed a dedication to cancer research through many donations to various organizations. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother to her family emphasizing on educational activities. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. ====================== LEBOEUF, VERGUS JOSEPH, JR. ============================================================================= Source: Landry's Funeral Home, Lafourche Parish, La. (Died September 15, 2013) Vergus Joseph LeBoeuf, Jr., 65, a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Labadieville, LA died on Sunday, September 15, 2013. A visitation will be Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville and on Thursday, September 19, 2013 in St. Philomena Catholic Church from 9:00am until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:00pm in the church. Burial will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mable V. LeBoeuf; two daughters, Annissia M. Forney and Stacha A. Zicko; three sisters, Joyce L. Dupre, and husband, Jerry; Gloria L. Billiot and husband, Bill; Loretta L. Hebert and husband, Steve; one brother, Craig LeBoeuf and wife, Kathy; five grandchildren, Braden, Christian, and Easton Forney, Sallie Mable Zicko, and Sophia Biddy; one sister-in-law, Ethel V. Himel and husband, Errol; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vergus J. LeBoeuf, Sr. and wife, Inez Richard LeBoeuf; brother, Malcom LeBoeuf, Sr. He was a member of the St. Philomena Catholic Church Choir for many years and a charter member of St. Vincent dePaul Society. He retired in 2002 from 31 years of service to J. Ray McDermott. He loved children and never met a stranger. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with medical expenses. Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LEBOUEF, EMILE ============================================================================= Source: Falgout Funeral Home, La. September 1, 2013 Emile "P." LeBoeuf Jr, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. A memorial service will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Christine Crochet LeBoeuf; sons, Corey, Jason and wife, Kerrigan, and Jim and wife, Tara LeBoeuf; sister, Hazel Ellender; brother, John Robert LeBoeuf; and grandchildren, Brandon, Tristan, Cameron, Brayden, Kennedy and Violet Le-Boeuf and London LeBoeuf Bonvillain. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Sr. and Flavia Trahan LeBoeuf; and brothers, Huey, Leroy and Russell LeBoeuf. He was an employee of Weatherford, Int., as a customer service representative. He loved boiling seafood and having barbecues with family and friends. He also enjoyed playing golf and going to the beach. His family would like to thank all of the nursing staff, CNA's, respiratory therapists, housekeeping and dietary personnel on three north at TGMC who touched his life. Also thanks goes to Dr. Gamble, Dr. Sanusi, Arthur Ellender and all our special friends who helped care for him. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LEBOUEF, JULIE MARIE LEONARD ============================================================================= Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. July 13, 1953 - September 23, 2013 Julie Marie Leonard LeBouef, 60, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bourg. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 am. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Ann's Catholic Church cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by her daughters, Bridgette "BB" LeBouef Parks and husband, Daniel, Connie LeBouef Sterkins and husband, Michael "Mike" Jr., and Sandy LeBouef Guidry and husband Jean "Slugger" Jr.; brothers, Nelson Leonard and companion, Linda, Herbert "Cuddy" Leonard and wife, Betty, Adam "Pee Wee" Leonard, Johnnie Leonard and wife, Linda, Harold Leonard, Carold Leonard and Bobby Leonard and wife, Jill; sisters, Judy Chassion and husband, Hilton, and Lisa Thibodeaux and husband, Oris; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Steve Joseph LeBouef; parents, William Joseph Leonard and Rita Mae LeBlanc Leonard; brother, William "Billy" Paul Leonard; grandsons, Nathan Pinel, Tim LeBouef and Nickolas Parks; and granddaughter, Ashley Parks. She was a great mother and grandmother as well as a wonderful caregiver for her family. ====================== LEDET, MARLENE "CAT" ============================================================================= July 8, 1959 - September 6, 2013 Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. Marlene "Cat" Ledet, 54, a native and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. until funeral time Saturday at True Life Worship Center on Hollywood Road in Houma. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her daughter, Shawn Lynn Ledet; sisters, Claudette Voss and husband, Vaughn, Kim Kavvadi and husband, Prakash, and twin sister, Darlene "Dawg" Ledet; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eurge Ledet and Alberta Carrere. ====================== LEDET, VICTORIA MARY ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2013 Victoria Mary Ledet, 73, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church cemetery in Pointe-aux-Chenes. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ledet; sons, Perry Ledet and wife, Donna, and Chris Ledet; daughter, Tammy Ledet and companion, Donald Naquin Jr.; sister, Joyce Boquet; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Sr. and Dorita Babin Bergeron; son, Ricky Ledet; brothers, Clarence Bergeron Sr. and Henry Bergeron Jr.; and sisters, Lois Lirette and Betty Lou Ledet. Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LEWIS, DORETHE ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 10, 2013 Dorethe Lewis, 91, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Thibodaux, was born April 29, 1922, and died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Inez (Lionel) Green, of Louisville, Ky., Lillie (Lawrance) Skinner, of Austin, Texas, Leona (Lionel) Trench, of Thibodaux, and Chris (Jean) Lewis; nine grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; and 73 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Inez Williams and Edward Kane; sons, John Lewis Jr. and Charles E. Lewis; brothers, Morris, Herbert, Lester and Phillips Kane; and sister, Verline Terry. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LEWIS, GUY TRACY ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 30 to August 31, 2013 Guy Tracy Lewis, 53, of Neosho, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at his home in Neosho. He was born Nov. 26, 1959, in Alamogordo, N.M., and had lived in Neosho for many years. A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, Mo. He is survived by his partner and soulmate, Kenny Pierce, of Houma; his parents, Guy T. and Billie Lewis, of Rosepine; maternal grandmother, Clara Crumpton, of Rosepine; sister, Teresa Freund and husband, Joe, of Neosho; and numerous nieces and a nephew. He was a hairdresser and loved to draw and paint, watch old black and white Hollywood movies and garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Guy may be made to Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850. Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, Mo., is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LINER, CHARLES "MIKE", JR. ============================================================================= Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. November 19, 1961 - September 11, 2013 Charles "Mike" Liner, Jr., 51, a native of Houma and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Visitation will be Friday, September 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Visitation will resume Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 9 a.m. until funeral time at Samart funeral home of Houma. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2013at 11:00 AM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Houma, LA. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Houma,LA. He is survived by his: Wife - Rebecca Lynne LinerSon- Christopher James Liner & fiancee Alena Arabie Daughter: Savada Lynne HennetyParents: Mike and Judy Liner Sr. Sisters: Lynette Ganaway & husband Gordon, Penny Taylor, Tonya DeHart & husband Wayne He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and 7 great-nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his: Grandparents: Duffy & Modez Deroche, Robert & Ethel LinerUncles: Wayne Liner Sr. & Larry Liner Sr. He was the Houma Chapter President of Satans Tramps M.C. for 20 years. He worked as a machinist & shrimper. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== LINER, MONA LEE ============================================================================= July 9, 1952 - September 28, 2013 Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. Mona Lee Liner, 61, a native of Dulac and a resident of Dularge, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be at noon Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. She is survived by her spouse, Michael B. Liner Sr.; sons, Michael "Mickey" B. Liner Jr. and wife Leslie "Sam", and Brent E. Liner and wife, Leslie; brothers, John A., Lawrence and Howard Verdin; sisters, Eva Cotton, Leah Courteaux, Lillian Verrett, Lona Verdin and Josephine Scott; grandchildren, Dylan, Christian and Hunter Liner and Ricquel Verrett. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evans Joseph and Leah Verdin; brothers, Pierre, Evans Jr., John E., Anthony, Cleveland and Wesley Verdin; and sisters, Florence Trosclair, Larina Ponino, Ella Verdin, Louise Lacobon and Melvina Lodrigue. ====================== LOFASO, GERALD ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 10 to September 12, 2013 Gerald Francis Lofaso, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with a private burial in Baton Rouge at a later date. He is survived by his wife of more than 55 years, Chip Lofaso and their five children, Lee Patrick, Mary Pamela, Michael, John and spouse, Janice, and Matthew and spouse, Rose. He was blessed with eight grandchildren, Andrew, Alaina, Adam, Brittany, Kelly, Matthew Jr., Megan and Zachary Lofaso; two step- grandchildren, Maddie and Payne Scott; and sisters, Betty Jean Shutts and husband, Jack, and Rosary Guidry and husband, Bert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hilda Lofaso; and daughter- in-law, Crystal Lofaso, spouse of Michael. He was born to Hilda and Frank Lofaso Sept. 4, 1931, in Houma. He lived in Houma all his life, but for the past three years he has resided in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Terrebonne High in 1948. He went to Nicholls and was elected as its first student body president. He then went to LSU and earned his Law Degree in 1954. Upon graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Army. He served Terrebonne Parish as Assistant District Attorney and as State Representative. He practiced law in Houma for more than 50 years. His character impacted many people and he will never be forgotten. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Rabenhorst East Funeral Home in Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ====================== LONGBOY, VENICIA ============================================================================= September 10, 2013 Source: Samart-Mothe Funeral Home, Raceland, La. Venicia W. Longboy, 98, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Chapel in Cut Off on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow in Dardar Cemetery. She is survived by her son, August "Butch" Williams and wife Sharon; sister-in- law, Cathy Williams; nephews, Whitney Dardar, Joseph Williams, Henry Williams; nieces, Hope Larios, Joan Billiot; great nephews, Heath Larios, Hector Larios, Jr.; great nieces, Brenda Dardar Robichaux, Samantha Doucet, April Guidry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufino Longboy; companion, Clayman Anselmi; father, Camille Williams; mother, Leoda Dardar Williams; brother, Joseph Williams; sisters, Nora Billiot, Rita Williams, Bridgette Williams. Venicia grew up on a houseboat along the banks of the bayous of southeast Louisiana. Despite having no formal education, she moved to New Orleans and became a successful business owner in the French Quarter. During his 20+ years Army career, Rufino and Venicia traveled the world. She was outspoken and generous and will be missed by those she touched. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== LOUPE, ABEL ============================================================================= Source: Falgout Funeral Home, La. September 2, 2013 Abel J. Loupe, 86, a native and resident of Lockport, LA passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at 6:43 PM in Raceland, LA. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Holy Savior Catholic Church, Lockport, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church with burial to follow in Holy Savior Catholic Church cemetery, Lockport. He is survived by 4 sons; Calvin Loupe, Sr. and wife Terry, Roland Loupe, Sr., Nolan Loupe and wife Annette, William Loupe and wife Stephanie: 7 daughters, Betty Tastet and husband Bobby, Edna Robichaux and husband Ronald, Sr. "Roach", Debra Boudreaux, Joan Adams and husband Edward "T-Lee", Ruth Savoie and companion Alvin Hebert, Mary Pearl Loupe, Norlie Landry and husband Mark; brother Percy Loupe; 30 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Thibodeaux Loupe, 5 infant children; parents, Yves and Edna Griffin Loupe; brothers, Claude Loupe, John Loupe, Sr., Adam Loupe; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was a life time member of the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department. He loved spending time with his chickens and working in the garden. The family would like to give thanks to Hospice of South Louisiana, Raceland Manor and the doctors who took care of their father. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ====================== LOUQUE, BRAD ============================================================================= September 18, 2013 Source: Samart-Mothe Funeral Home, Raceland, La. Brad P. Louque, 59, a native and resident of Raceland passed away on Wednesday September 18, 2013. Memorial service will be held at Holy Savior Catholic Church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow in Holy Savior Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Elsie Weber Louque; daughter, Kammy Dufrene; brother, Todd Louque; sister, Kim Louque; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Shirley Louque; daughter, Kona Griffin, brother, Scott Louque; sister, Vickie Davis. In lieu of flowers, please make in kind donations to the family to help with funeral expenses. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== LOUVIERE, STEPHEN, II ============================================================================= Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La. (Died September 7, 2013) Stephen John Louviere, II, 20 yrs old died Saturday, September 7, 2013.He was a native and resident of Dularge. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home and Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 9:00 AM until Service time at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Burial in St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his, Parents, Stephen John Louviere and JoAnn Falgout Louviere, Sister, Brittany Louviere Poiencot and husband Corey, one nephew, Austin Lee Poiencot, Grandmothers, Betty Rodrigue Falgout and Dorothy Abadie Louviere. He was preceded in death by his, Grandfathers, Druby J. Falgout and Alvin J. Louviere. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Stephen was a 2012 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School. He was a past member of the Terrebonne Parish Junior Deputy YHEC Shooting Team. He loved fishing and hunting and all of his family and friends. ====================== LUKE, ROY ============================================================================= Source: Lafourche Gazette, Larose, La. posted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, September 20th at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow for Roy Luke, 76, a native of Dulac and resident of Golden Meadow, who passed away on September 18, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. service at the church with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by wife Audrey Doucet Luke; sons, Roy Luke, Jr. and Rod Luke; daughters, Melinda Scott, Debra Luke, Wanda Blanchard, Joan Guidry, Delia Terrebonne and Kim Gaines; brother, Wayne LeCompte; sisters, Martha Poiencot and Della Thibodaux; step children, James Ledet, Jr., Freddie Ledet and Reggie Ledet; 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren, 11 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by previous wife, Alma Billiot Luke; mother, Gertrude Authement Fonseca; birth mother, Betsy Boudreaux LeCompte; father, Frank Tivet; birth father, Walter Luke; step father, Wilbert LeCompte; step son, Bryan Ledet; step grandson, Brody Ledet; brothers, Druis Luke Sr., and twin brother, Loyd Luke; sisters, Betsy Levron, Betty Naquin and Velita Reece. He was a member of the Green Head Club, and a musician. He loved fishing, hunting and his beloved dog, Sparky. ====================== LUKE, SHERI ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 11 to September 12, 2013 Sheri Nicole Luke, 36, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Maurepas, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at New Life Fellowship Church in lower Bayou Blue. She is survived by her parents, Druis A. Luke Jr. and wife, Beverly, of Bayou Blue; mother, Brenda Luke, of Baton Rouge; sons, Cody, Kalobe, Shawn and T.J.; sister, Angela Battise; and brothers, Brian and Kevin Luke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. ====================== MACK, FANNIE MAE ============================================================================= Source: Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Inc., La. (Died August 28, 2013) FANNIE MAE MACK, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 at Heritage Manor of Napoleonville. She was 86, a native and resident of Klotzville, LA. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, LA from 2:00pm to 4:30pm Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Visiting at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Paincourtville, LA from 9:00am to Religious Services at 11:00am Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. Survived by 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Brown. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, LA ====================== MANGUM, GLYNN ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 5 to September 6, 2013 Glynn E. Mangum, 32, a native of Tacoma, Wash., and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Baptist Cemetery in Waterproof. He is survived by his parents, Henry Sr. and Patricia Ann Granger Mangum; companion, Dwanyelle Lyons; brothers, the Rev. Nathan Terry and wife, Michelle, Henry Mangum Jr. and wife, Jepal, and Tyler Mangum; and grandmothers, Sarah Mangum and Janet Granger. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Mac Mangum Sr. and Wilbert "Sonny" Granger; and brother, Roy Terry Sr. Jones Funeral Home in Houma in charge of arrangements. ====================== MATHERNE, HAZEL MARIE CARRERE ============================================================================= Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La. (Died September 7, 2013) Hazel Marie Carrere Matherne, 90, died Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:50 AM. She was a native of Terrebonne Parish, LA and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013 from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday, September 10, 2013 from 10:00 AM until service time at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12:00 PM at the church with burial following at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Noah Pierre Matherne, Jr. and wife Denise, Grand Caillou, daughters, Mary Jane Prosperie, Bourg, LA, Mary Ann Moreau, Venice, LA, Annie Bourg and husband Donald, Chauvin, LA, Shirley Ann Kibodeaux and husband Michael, Houma, LA, Regina Dupre and husband Taylor "Paul', Houma, LA, 20 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, 21 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Pierre Matherne, Sr. parents, Sidney Carrere, Sr. and Pauline Benoit Carrere, son, Joseph Ernest Matherne, daughter, Felicia "Eva" Fields, sons in law, Hasley á°€Tee á´€ Prosperie, Berlin Moreau, Sr. 'Black' and Henry Fields, grandson, Eugene Fields, brothers, Sidney Carrere, II, John Allen Carrere, Joseph Ernest Carrere. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ====================== MCGUIRE, GLENN MARTIN ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2013 Glenn Martin McGuire, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at First Corinthian Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by his sons, LaJuan (Talica) and LaShawn (Amanda) McGuire; daughter, Lakeshia B. (Wayne) Henry; brother, Karnel McGuire; sister, Winifred (Julius) Virgin; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Berwick Jr. and Beverly Daniels McGuire; maternal grandparents, Edward and Clara Celestine Daniels; and paternal grandparents, Berwick Sr. and Augustine Galmore McGuire. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== MC INTYRE, CARNELL C. "YOUNG FLAME" ============================================================================= Source: Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Inc., La. (Died September 8, 2013) McIntyre: Carnell C. "Young Flame" McIntyre: Died Sept. 8, 2013. He was 21, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland St., Thibodaux, La. from 2:00pm to 4:30pm Friday. Visiting at Moses Baptist Church, Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, La. from 9:00am to Religious Services at 11:00am Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 conducted by Rev. Lloyd Jones. Burial in Moses Baptist Church cemetery, Thibodaux. Survived by his son, Jakye Moore McIntyre; Parents, Jennifer McIntyre and Charles Jackson; 6 sisters, Lakeisha and Ashley Williams, Nakase, Shannon, Whitney, and Diamond McIntyre; 4 brothers, Jordy Williams, Bryson McIntyre, Floyd and Derrick Reed, Sr.; 1 God-sister, Allison Smith; 1 god-brother, Jonathan Daggs; Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Corrine Smith. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland Street, Thibodaux, La, ====================== MELANCON, DALLAS ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2013 Dallas Michael Melancon, 27, a native and resident of Thibodaux, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. A memorial visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Family Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his mother Roberta Melancon Naquin; stepfather Russell Naquin; daughter, Tabitha Clement; brother, Dexter Melancon; sisters, Stephanie Ledet and Lauren Melancon; and grandmother, Lena Melancon. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond Melancon. Dal was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a loving and dedicated caregiver to his grandmother and will be sadly missed. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== MOORE, FLORENCE ============================================================================= Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La. (Died September 29, 2013) Florence Hebert Moore, 85, died Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 05:40 PM. She was a native of Houma, LA and resident of Thibodaux, LA. Visitation will be held on from at Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 9:00am to 11:00am at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her, Sons: Dalton Moore and wife Wanda, Paul Moore and wife Pamela, Daughters: Lorain O'con and husband Dennis, Terrylynn Blanchard and late husband Donald, Merryl Billiot and husband Raymond, Diane Bergeron and husband Rudy, and Robin Broussard and husband Wayne II, Brothers: Eugene Hebert, Sisters: Margie Bergeron, She is survived by 23 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her, Spouse: Dalton Moore, Parents:John Hebert, Sr. and Sadonia Hebert, Daughter: Deborah Miller Brothers: Houston Hebert, Francis Hebert, and Johnny Hebert, Sisters: Delores Holt, and Patsy Pitre. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Houma, LA. The family would like to thanks all those who cared for her, especially Audubon Guest House. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. ====================== NAQUIN, ANTHONY ============================================================================= Source: Lafourche Gazette, Larose, La. posted Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Anthony 'Tony' Joseph Naquin, 75, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 9:35 a.m. in Raceland. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, and from 8 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Friday, September 20, at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose with burial to follow in Holy Rosary Catholic Church cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his sons; Scott Naquin and wife Laurie, Wayne Naquin; daughter, Debbie Harrelson and husband David; grandchildren, David, Jr., Lyle, Anthony 'Tony', Chad; great grandchildren, Kiley, Cole, Addelyn, Ellie, Johnathan, Tucker, Makynna, Emily, Katelyn; brothers, Gerald, Dedward á°€Woody á´€ Sr., Elton, Ray Naquin; sisters, Jan LeBlanc, May Rose LeBlanc, Rose Mary Harrelson, Linda Bernard and puppy, Chi Chi. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly Gautreaux Naquin; son, Jeffery Naquin; parents Gustave and Ida Adams Naquin. Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ====================== NAQUIN, LARRY, SR. ============================================================================= Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. August 26, 1941 - September 6, 2013 Larry Naquin, Sr., 72, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mandy Bergeron Naquin; sons, Larry Naquin Jr. and wife, Laura, and Chad Naquin and wife, Tina; sisters, Sally LeBouef and Melissa Thibodaux and husband, Jerry; grandchildren, Jake Naquin, Larry Joe Naquin, Kaegan Naquin Verret and husband, Max, Lance Naquin and wife, Kimberly, Shelby Naquin and Brian Thibodaux; and great-grandchildren, Peyton and Skyler Verret and Dakota Naquin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Leola Price Naquin. ====================== NEWTON, CHAMEARA ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2013 Chameara K. Newton, 34, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 1:52 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 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 First Baptist Church in Schriever. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her mother, Constancenella Newton; sons, De'von and De'shuan Newton; daughter, Daeyanna Newton; brother, Todd Christopher Coleman; and sister, Louise Bias. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Newton Jr.; and sister, Nicole Shuntel Newton. Jones Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ORGERON, JOSEPH ============================================================================= Source: Lafourche Gazette, Larose, La. posted Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Joseph P. Orgeron, 81, a native of Lockport, and a resident of Mathews, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 7:45 p.m. in Raceland. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 27, at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Hilary Catholic Church with burial to follow at Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery in Mathews. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Bailleaux Orgeron; sons Robert Orgeron, Danny Orgeron; daughters, Kathy Eschette and husband Nilton, Darlene Theriot and husband Marvin, Debbie Arceneaux and husband Carl; grandchildren Ashley Foret and husband Ben, Tanner Dufrene, Sr. and wife Stacy; great grandchildren Tanner Dufrene, Jr., Kayla Dufrene; brother Irvin á°€Coon á´€ Orgeron; sisters Evelyn Adams, Rowena McQueen and dog, CoCo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Nora Thibodeaux Orgeron and sister, Doris Gass. ======================