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Varvaro
Lena Mae Alleman Varvaro of Destrehan died on May 17, 2005.
She was born on September 8, 1932 in White Castle and lived in Destrehan most of her life. Mrs. Varvaro was a homemaker and involved in politics for over 50 years.
She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond (Cider) Varvaro, Sr. Loving mother of Ray and Rita Varvaro. Daughter of the late Albert and Lucille Millet Alleman. Sister of Lois Naquin, Albert Alleman Jr., and the late Evans Alleman, Audrey Alleman, and Marie Lauve. Grandmother of Missy Rome, Craig and Kenny Perrier, Derek, Michelle, and Kristin Varvaro. Also survived by beloved friend, Pam Morrissey who helped her in good times and sickness.
Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the visitation at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco on May 20 from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 12 noon at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. interment in St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum.
H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco was in charge of arrangements.
Washingon
Pastor Echete Washington Sr., pastor of Metropolitan Church of God in Christ, died May 12, 2005 of a heart attack at Life Care Hospital. He was 46. Pastor Washington was born in New Orleans and lived in St. Rose before moving to New Orleans. He graduated from Destrehan High School. He was a member of Warriors for Christ Men's Outreach and had worked for U Park Parking Garage.
Survivors include his wife, Qwendolyn Wilson Washington ; two sons, Ezra Washington and Echete Washington Jr.; three daughters, Myoshi Robinson, Shekener Obianwu and Shamyar Washington ; three brothers, Mark and Joseph Washington Jr., and Jason Farlough; two sisters, Jennifer Keeling and Elita Washington ; a grandfather, Charles Wiggs; and eight grandchildren.
A funeral was held on May 21 at Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ, followed by burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Weber
Perrin Joseph Weber died May 15, 2005 in Norco. He was 72.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Duhe Weber; son, Duane Weber; sisters; Merlene St. Pierre and Deanna Maus; and 4 grandchildren: Walker and Jadelynn Brignac, Dustin and Dylan Weber. Preceded in death by parents; Peran and Clementine Dupuy Weber; daughter, Karen Weber Brignac; son, Derrin Weber; brothers and sister, Marlvain Weber, Glynn Weber, and Margaret Laurent.
Visitation was on May 17 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on May 18 from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. Mass of Christian Burial took place on May 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norco. Entombment in St. Peter’s Mausoleum in Reserve.
H.C. Alexander Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Williams
Junious "JW" Williams, a retired employee of St. Charles Grain Elevator in Destrehan, died May 12, 2005 at his home. He was 80.
Mr. Williams was born in New Orleans and lived in New Sarpy for 55 years. He graduated from Lowery Training School in Donaldsonville and attended Leland College in Baker. He was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Williams; a son, Kenneth Williams; three daughters, Cheryl Cloudet, Gail Baudy and Karen Hawthorne; a brother, Leroy Williams; a sister, Octavia Johnson ; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral was held on May 19 at St. Matthew's Baptist Church, in New Sarpy, followed by burial at St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum.
Woods
Kylyn Reneé Woods died May 20, 2005 at Charity Hospital of injuries suffered in a hit-and-run. She was 4.
Kylyn was born in Metairie and lived in Luling. She attended P.K. Boutte Christian Academy, where she was on the honor roll. She also received the Phonics Award, the Numbers Award, the Music Appreciation Award, the Physical Education Appreciation Award and the Personal Respecting Award.
Survivors include her father, Edmond R. Woods ; her mother, Hope Reneé Woods her grandparents, Debbie and Tom Clark and Edmond and Connie Woods ; and her great-grandfather, Chuck Clark.
A Mass was said May 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Road, Destrehan. Visitation began at 10 a.m. Burial took place at All Saints Mausoleum. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Aubert
Louis Aubert Jr. died June 9, 2005 of a heart attack at St. Charles Parish Hospital. He was 47.
Mr. Aubert was born in Lutcher and lived in Destrehan.
Survivors include his wife, Aletea Stewart Aubert; a daughter, Lacy Aubert; a stepdaughter, Richon Jones; a stepson, Richard Jones IV; five sisters, Octavia Bright, Claudia Robertson, Lilly Francis, Jennifer Thompson and Jacquelyn Michaels; seven brothers, Lloyd Jackson , Robert Aubert Sr., Kenneth Aubert Sr., and Alvin, Gerald, Tremille and Calvin Aubert.
A funeral was held Saturday. Burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Becnel
Etiennette "Net" Jeanne Steib Becnel died on June 19, 2005. She was 84.
Mrs. Becnel was a native of Vacherie and a resident of Luling.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond G. Becnel, Sr.; her parents, Etienne and Elizabeth Falgout Steib; a daughter-in-law, Maisy Hymel Becnel; a son-in-law, Darwin Guillory; a child, Berris Becnel; four brothers, Berris, Rene, Adolph, and Albert Becnel, one sister, Josephine Reulet; one great granddaughter, Kaylie Barras; and one great-great grandson, Colby Falcon.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Terry, Raymond, and Chris Becnel, Marlene Guillory, Carolyn and Harry Millien, Sr. of Donaldsonville, Beverly and George Borne, Jr., and Susanne and Gerald Zeringue; one sister, Prudent Steib of Vacherie, 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on June 22. Burial in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church's cemetery in Vacherie.
Becnel
Joseph Eno Becnel died June 3, 2005. He was 79.
Mr. Becnel was a native of Vacherie and a resident of Luling. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Church and a member of the VFW Post 3750 of Luling and the American Legion of Luling.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Dupont Becnel; parents, Bernard Becnel Sr., and Aimee Steib Becnel; four brothers, Bernard Jr., Pierre, Albert, and Ray Becnel; and two sisters, Marie Antoinette Reulet and Genevieve Labat. Survivors include two sons, Lyle and Pierre Becnel; three daughters, Amanda Campbell, Lisa Becnel Edwards, and Sarah Thigpen; and six grandchildren, Joshua, Kara, and Jessica Becnel, Blaine and Wesley Thigpen, and Garrett Campbell.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on June 6. Burial in St. Charles Cemetery
in Luling.
Arrangements were under the direction of Falgout Funeral Homes, Inc. of Raceland.
Blanchard
Edna Jean Little Blanchard died June 11, 2005 at Ormond Nursing and Care Center. She was 85.
Mrs. Blanchard was born in Wellington, New Zealand, and lived in Destrehan. She was a baker at St. Lawrence the Martyr School.
Survivors include a son, Louis Blanchard; a daughter, Robyn Blanchard Buccola; and five grandchildren. A private service was held. Landry Funeral Home of Thibodaux handled arrangements.
