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A6 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 WWW.HOUMATIMES.COMTHE Tımes
Wiggis GregoireWiggis Gregoire, 73, a native of Houma,
La., and resident of Dulac, La., died at 11:01
a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017.
Mr. Gregoire enjoyed cooking, hunting,
trawling and watching wrestling and cow-
boy movies. He attended Bayouland Worship
Church and was known as “The Bread Man.”
He is survived by his won, Wiggis (Marissa) Gregoire Jr.;
daughters, Merita (Joseph) Solet, Leona (Randy) Self, Rita
(Larry) Martin, Sandy (Russell) Gautreaux, Anita (Lupe)
Cervantes, Candy (Andy) Robinson, Anna (Darren) Naquin
and Cookie (Craig) Boudreaux; brothers, Ronnie and Lonny
Gregoire; 29 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houma.
(Chauvin)
Lonnie WilliamsLonnie Earl Williams, 59, a native of Boni-
fay, Fla., and resident of Houma, La., died on
Saturday, January 14, 2017.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Regi-
na Belanger Williams; son, William (Nikki)
Bush Jr.; daughters, Rebecca (Jason) Austin
and Callie Holm; sisters, Debbie Sapp, Bren-
da Theriot and Donna Oates; and six grandchildren.
Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery.
(Samart)
Carol AllemondCarol Allemond, 73, a native of Montegut,
La., and resident of Bourg, La., died on Satur-
day, January 14, 2017.
Mrs. Allemond is survived by her sons,
Dean (Regina) and Miguel Allemond; broth-
ers, Donald and Wayne Pitre; three grand-
children; and three great-grandchildren.
Services are pending.
(Samart)
Bessie RichardBessie Gaubert Richard, 97, a resident of
St. Charles Community, La., died on Friday,
January 13, 2017.
Mrs. Richard is survived by her step-sons,
Eugene (Bernadette), Francis (Helen) and
Wade (Lolla) Richard; 11 grandchildren; 31
great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Burial is at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in St. Charles.
(Thibodaux)
Paul ThibodauxPaul Junius Thibodaux, 80, a native of St.
John, La., and resident of Thibodaux, La.,
died on Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Mr. Thibodaux loved to play music with
family and friends. He also enjoyed fi shing
for Choupic and crabs and cooking for his
family.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Lasseigne Thibodaux;
sons, Daryl (Tammy) and Dale (Donna) Thibodaux; daugh-
ter, Melissa (Paul) Duet; brother, Eugene Thibodaux; sister,
Lois Ledet; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchil-
dren.
Burial is at a later date.
(Thibodaux)
Ernest LandryErnest “EJ” Landry Jr., 92, a native of New
Orleans, La., and resident of Galliano, La.,
died on Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Mr. Landry was a United States Navy
Veteran. He was also a past commander of
the American Legion and longtime member
of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Beulah Landry; son, Byron
(Rose) Landry; daughter, Letty (Chris) Knight; fi ve grand-
children; and 13 great-grandchildren.
(Falgout)
Ernestine BrowderErnestine Eason Browder, 69, a native of
Cotton Valley, La., and resident of Houma,
La., died at 2:43 p.m. on Thursday, January
12, 2017.
Mrs. Browder is survived by her son,
Robert (Joyce) Browder Jr.; daughters, Gloria
Boutte, Roberta Browder and Priscilla (David) Washington;
six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Burial is at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
in Schriever.
(Jones)
Joseph BenoitJoseph G. Benoit, 78, a native of Chackbay,
La., and resident of Choctaw, La., died on
Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
Mr. Benoit was a loving man, according to
those closest to him. They say he enjoyed the
company of his closest friends.
He is survived by his sons, Paul (Jackie) and Michael
(Lori) Benoit; step-daughters, Leona Adams, Cindy Gilu-
so and Debra Henderson; brother, Russell Benoit; sisters,
Bernice Bourgeois, Delores Savoie and Mary Roussel; fi ve
grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren; and nu-
merous step-great-grandchildren.
Burial is at St. James Chapel Cemetery in Choctaw.
(Thibodaux)
Linda LandryLinda Roger Landry, 65, a native and resi-
dent of Thibodaux, La., died on Wednesday,
January 11, 2017.
Mrs. Landry was known for loving life and
was always ready for a good party.
She is survived by her husband, Danny
Landry; and sons, Mitch (Amanda) and Brett (Julie) Landry.
Burial is at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux.
(Landry’s)
Daniel StoneDaniel Green Stone, 71, of Houma, La., died
on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
Mr. Stone is survived by his wife, Lara-
ine Schiavo Stone; daughters, Brandi and
Michele Stone; sister, Joyce Stone; brother,
Duke Stone; step-mother, Ethlyene Stone;
and step-brothers, Je� and Joey Thomas.
Burial is at Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma.
(Samart)
Justilia CuroleJustilia Bou� anie “Ty” Curole, 95, a native
of Galliano, La., and resident of Cut O� , La.,
died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
Mrs. Curole is survive by her son, Teddy
(Sandra) Curole; daughter, Elaine (Phil-
ip) Blanchard; brother, Hilton Bou� anie;
three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren; and
seven step-great-great-grandchildren.
Burial is at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in
Cut O� .
(Samart-Mothe)
Danny DobsonDanny P. Dobson, 65, a native of Larose,
La., and resident of Cut O� , La., died on
Tuesday, January 10, 2017.
Mr. Dobson is survived by his children,
Chuck (Tammie) Dobson and Alexis (Larry)
Luke; brother, Rex Dobson; sisters, Mary
Ann Alario and Joan Dean; and two grandchildren.
Services are pending.
(Samart-Mothe)
Susan BergeronSusan Ann Bergeron, 62, a native and
resident of Houma, La., died on Tuesday,
January 10, 2017.
Ms. Bergeron is survived by her daugh-
ters, Brandy (Merrill) Schmalz and Chris-
tina (Christopher) Blanchard; siblings,
Nancy (Paul) Naquin and Roy (Debra) and Virginia (Chris)
Bergeron; and six grandchildren.
Burial is at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma.
(Samart)
Levy GriffinLevy Joseph Gri� n Jr., 87, a native of
Golden Meadow, La., and resident of Cut O� ,
La., died at 9:12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10,
2017.
Mr. Gri� n is survived by his children,
Nona (Evans) Vizier, Noreen (William) Mar-
cello, Russell (Sheila) Gri� n and Rosalind (John) Melancon;
sister, Lorraine (Ivy) Bouzigard; six grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Burial is at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.
(Falgout)
Milton BabinMilton “Mitch” Raymond Babin, 79, a
native of New Orleans, La., and resident of
Houma, La., died at 6:35 a.m. on Monday,
January 9, 2017.
Mr. Babin was a greeter at the Sam’s Club
in Houma. He enjoyed watching LSU and
the Atlanta Braves as well as camping with his family and
friends.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia Blanchard
Babin; sons, Brian and Gregg (Karen) Babin; daughter, Kel-
ly Babin; sister, Marion Babin; and fi ve grandchildren.
Burial is at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma.
(Chauvin)
Roy LaurentRoy J. Laurent Sr., 89, a native of New Orle-
ans, La., and resident of Montegut, La., died
at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017.
Mr. Laurent served in the United States
Navy during World War II. He was a carpen-
ter and loved fi shing, cooking, baking and
being with family and friends.
He is survived by his sons, Roy (Carol) Jr. and Charles
(Linda) Laurent; daughter, Jocelyn Laurent; brother, Leslie
Cazaubon; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Burial is at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in
Houma.
(Chauvin)
Laura LewisLaura B. “Mickey” Lewis, 73, a native of Terrebonne
Parish, La., and resident of Houma, La., died on Monday,
January 9, 2017.
Ms. Lewis is survived by her sons, Glen
(Andrea), Anthony and Roger Lewis; daugh-
ters, Gwen Johnson and Regina Hubbard;
brothers, Joe (Dorothy) Lewis and Bennie
(Melissa) Stalling; sisters, Arlene Nevis and
Sandra (Rickey) Sneed; 25 grandchildren;
and 35 great-grandchildren.
Burial is at Southdown Cemetery in Houma.
(Samart)
Julie TrosclairJulie Joan Malbrough Trosclair, 59, a na-
tive of Houma, La., and resident of Theriot,
La., died at 4:25 p.m. on Monday, January 9,
2017.
Mrs. Trosclair was a parishioner of St. Eloi
Catholic Church and a devoted teacher at
Honduras Elementary School. She participated in South-
down Plantation Market Place for more than 20 years.
She is survived by her husband, Cyrus Paul Trosclair Jr.;
son, Aaron (Krystal) Trosclair; daughters, Sarah (Mikie)
Richards and Lindsey (Jason) Hebert; brother, Barry Mal-
brough; sister, Pat (Russell) Rodrigue; and nine grandchil-
dren.
Burial is at St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery in Theriot.
(Chauvin)
Paul LirettePaul Julius Lirette, 82, a native and res-
ident of Chauvin, La., died at 11:42 a.m. on
Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 11:42 AM.
Mr. Lirette was a parishioner of St. Joseph
Catholic Church. He was a carpenter and
enjoyed fi shing and cooking.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Boudlouche
Lirette; sons, Michael (Marion) and Kenneth Lirette; daugh-
ters, Donna (Galen) LeBoeuf; sister, Helen (Kirby) Bonette;
four grandchildren; and fi ve great-grandchildren.
Burial is at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma.
(Chauvin)
Graydon BonvillainGraydon Raymond Bonvillain, 95, a native
of Bayou Black, La., and resident of Gray, La.,
died on Sunday, January 8, 2017.
Mr. Bonvillain was World War II veteran
with the United States Army Air Corps. He
was also a member of St. Bridget Catholic
Church. He was a hard worker and avid farmer who also
loved to read, fi sh and lend a helping hand.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Rita
LeBoeuf; daughters, Sherry (Charles) Cain, Chris (Frank)
Sherman, and Karen Weick; six grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren.
Burial is at St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery in Gray.
(Falgout)
Ethel ComardelleEthel Adams Comardelle, 88, a native
of Raceland, La., and resident of Des Alle-
mands, La., died on Sunday, January 8, 2017.
Mrs. Comardelle was an avid member
of the Des Allemands Mennonite Quilting
Circle.
She is survived by her son, Wayne (Polly) Comardelle;
daughter, Ruby (Lester) Hackman; brothers, Vincent, Har-
ris Jr., Nickless and Russell Adams; sisters, Corinne Giroir
and Enolda Guidry; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grand-
children.
Burial is at Des Allemands Mennonite Cemetery in Des
Allemands.
(Falgout)
Marceline PlaisanceMarceline Breaux Plaisance, 88, a native of
Lafourche Parish, La., and resident of Lock-
port, La., died on Sunday, January 8, 2017.
Mrs. Plaisance is survived by her children,
Barbara (Russell) Cole, Bobby (Emelda)
and Gary (Vicky) Plaisance, Earline (Luke)
Chouest, Deborah (Jerry) Lagrange and Darlene Breaux;
brothers, Roland and Roy Breaux; 11 grandchildren; 27
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Burial is at a later date.
(Falgout)
Elizabeth WaguespackElizabeth “Betty” Vale Waguespack, 80, a
native of New Orleans, La., and resident of
Thibodaux, La., died on Sunday, January 8,
2017.
Mrs. Waguespack loved her family and
friends and she extended her care to others
through a long nursing career.
She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Tamara) and Steven
(Shelley) Waguespack; sister, Kathleen Thompson; and six
grandchildren.
Burial is at St. Philip Catholic Church Cemetery in Vach-
erie.
(Landry’s)
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