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Johnson
Long-time parish councilman Curtis Johnson Sr. Passed away on Jan. 27 of a heart attack at St. Charles Parish Hospital. He was 71.
Johnson was elected a police juror in 1977 and served as councilman for the St. Rose area from 1988 to 2000. He also worked in the 70’s as a parish zoning code enforcement officer.
Johnson was a lifelong resident of St. Rose. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and attended Grambling State University for two years. He was a member of the National Negro Professional Baseball League during the 1950’s.
He was also a member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. The organization will hold a jazz funeral for Johnson on Saturday.
Johnson is survived by a son, Curtis “Tiger” Johnson Jr., of Miami; two daughters, Lynette Johnson Brown of New Orleans and Dionne Johnson of St. Rose; and nine grandchildren.
A funeral was held on Jan. 31 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 100 Second Street in St. Rose.
Loupe
Esther Mary Loupe, a native of Milwaukee, Wis. and resident of Albany, Passed away on Jan. 4, 2004. She was 79 years old.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Loupe and Steven Allan Bowman, sons Michael Loupe and wife Jill, John Loupe and Richard Loupe, 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Rosalya Pokroa Bartnikowski and brothers Stanley, Walter, Leonard, Casmir and Chester Bartnikowski.
A memorial service was held at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands on Jan. 8.
Roberts
John S. Roberts, a resident of Youngsville and native of St. Charles Parish, Passed away on Jan. 29, 2004. He was 37 years old.
He is survived by his wife Barbra Roberts, mother Cynthia Cetadol, guardian parents Rene and Cheryl Matherne, son John S. Roberts Jr., daughters Velvet N. Roberts and Alexis R. Roberts and brothers Lloyd Cetadol Jr. and Floyd Cetadol. He is preceded in death by his father, Howell S. Roberts, and his stepfather, Lloyd Cetadol Sr.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of 16 years, Mr. Roberts’ religious service was held on Feb. 6 at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, followed by interment at St. Charles Cemetery
in Luling.
Savage
George Hubert Savage Jr., a retired Entergy Corp. material management supervisor, died on Jan. 17, 2004 of renal failure at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Miss. He was 60 years old.
Mr. Savage was born in Beardstown, Ill. and lived in Luling for 20 years. He was a retired master sergeant in the Marines and served in Vietnam. His commendations include the Good Conduct Medal with six stars, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three stars, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. Survivors include his companion, Wanda Phillips, son George Savage III and stepsons, Chauncey Mize and Phillip Patrick, stepdaughters Tara Naquin, Chandra Sampey and Pamela Gilbert, mother Pearl Lucille Savage, sister Carolynn Sue Hall, and five grandchildren. A graveside military service was held on Jan. 24 at Ebenezer Cemetery
in Pennington, Ala.
Abbate
Connie Ann Abbate, age 42, of Garyville, Passed away on Feb. 11, 2004 at St. Charles Hospital. She is survived by her husband Peter Abbate, sons Peter Jr., Brad and Brett Abbate, daughter Brandie Abbate, brothers Alvin and Donald Louque, and sisters Sandra Anslum Susan Falcon and Carolyn Rizzuto. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Brad Paul Abbate Jr.
A funeral service was held on Feb. 13 at Alexander Funeral Home in Norco.
Anderson
Bradley David Anderson, a native of Dallas and resident of Destrehan, Passed away on Feb. 5, 2004. He was 17 years old.
Bradley was an honor student, a member of the Wise Conservation Club, the Science Olympiad Team and a literary rally representative.
He is survived by his father, Gene Alden Anderson of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., mother Mary Beth Kugler Anderson of Destrehan, grandparents Charles J. and Thelma B. Kugler of Destrehan and Charles A. and Martha Anderson of McPherson, Kan., sister Callie Anderson of Destrehan and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Bradley D. Anderson at any Bank One Location. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 10 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan.
Campbell
Harry Lloyd Campbell, a native of Craigsville, Va. and resident of Destrehan, Passed away on Feb. 22, 2004. He was 82 yeras old.
He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Aitken and Linda Hayes, and son Chuck Campbell, sister Ressie Alier, give grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced at a later date.
Comardelle
Josephine Adams Comardelle, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, Passed away on Feb. 26, 2004. She was 83 years old.
Mrs. Comardelle is survived by her sons, Charles, Lawrence Jr., Thomas, Randy and Timothy Comardelle, her daughters Ethel Hotard and Peggy Matherne, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence “Yank” Comardelle Sr., her parents, Antoine Adams Sr. and Josephine Matherne Adams, her brothers Adolph, Alfred, Lucien, Joseph and Antoine Adams and her sisters Angeline Clulee, Elvire Comardelle and Estelle Comardelle.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 28 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands.
Dufrene
Marguerite Brandt Dufrene, a native of Alliance and resident of Des Allemands, Passed away on Feb. 13, 2004. She was 99 years old.
She is survived by her son, Brandt J. Dufrene, daughter Gwen Morel, sister Emma Lou Elston, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alex N. and Ethel Conrad Brandt, brothers Hewitt “Bud” and Saxon R. Brandt, and sisters Ruby Reynolds, Doris Cognevich, Gladys Becnel and Ida Trieul.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 16 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church.
Dufrene
Whitney J. Dufrene, a native and resident of Des Allemands, Passed away on Feb. 20, 2004. He was 90 years old.
He is survived by his son, Donald Dufrene, daughters Jackie Prejean, Jeanette Mouney, Mary Sirgo, Loretta Matherne and Betty Foret, brothers Ernest Dufrene and Lester Dufrene, sisters Verly Reeves and Myrtle Hoffman, 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife by first marriage Ethel Bernard Dufrene, wife by second marriage Alphonsine Trauth Dufrene, wife by third marriage Josephine Boudreaux Dufrene, parents Tousaint and Cecile Parks Dufrene, brothers Norris and Leonce Dufrene and sisters Glaze Chauven and Mae Toups.
Mr. Dufrene was retired from the Texaco plant in Paradis with 32 years od service.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 21 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands.
Kelly
Mary Helen Kelly, a native of Mississippi and resident of Luling, Passed away on Feb. 19, 2004 after a long battle with Leukemia. She was 73 years old.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Kenny, daughters Judy Burns and Janice Nicholas, brothers Charles, Lex and Billy Ray Ervin, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Dora Ervin, son Jimmy Kelly and brothers Medford and Larry Ervin.
Plaisance
Shirley Rogers Plaisance, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, Passed away on Feb. 14, 2004. She was 76 years old.
She is survived by her husband, David P. Plaisance, son Charles P. Plaisance, daughter Paula P. Guidry, brother Nolan Rogers, sisters Rose R. Cheramie, Ruth R. Eymard, Mabel R. Loflin and Geraldine R. Mayeur, and four grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edar and Lydia L. Rogers, son Gary Gisclair Sr., brothers Cleveland Rogers and Early Rogers, and sister Carrie R. Cheramie.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off.
