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Caillet
Odell Francis Caillet, a native of Killona and resident of Luling, died on Sunday, May 19, 2002 at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans.
He was the beloved husband of Jeanne Brou Caillet. Loving father of Mary-Joan Caillet Smith. Devoted grandfather of Jeremy Russell Smith and Brittany helene Smith. Preceded in death by his son Edward Gerard Caillet. Son of the late Cycil A. Caillet Sr. and Denise Waguepack Caillet. Brother of Mrs. Helene Baudouion, Mrs. Shirley Mae Lambert, Mrs. Muriel Foxsworth, Cycil A. Caillet Jr. and the late Mrs. Leola Madere, Mrs. Lois Baudouin, Mrs. Florence Madere, Mrs. Hazel Millet and Mr. Paul Victor Caillet.
Caillet was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2409 and American Legion Post 131. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling on Wednesday, May 22. Entombment followed at St. Charles Cemetery
in Luling. H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco handled the arrangements.
Bourgeois
Percy Joseph Bourgeois, Sr., a resident of Norco, died on Saturday, May 18, 2002 in New Orleans. He was 91.
Bourgeois was the husband of the late Inez Haydel Bourgeois. Son of the late Anicet and Yolande Tyler Bourgeois. Father and father-in-law of Patricia and James Poche of Norco; Percy, Jr. and Sandy Bourgeois of Destrehan; and Guy and Judy Bourgeois of Norco. Brother of Marian Landry of Baton Rouge; Roy Bourgeois, Sr. of Lutcher; the late Arthemise Bleakly, Ruth Bleakly Elaine Foret and Harold Bourgeois.
He was a KC member of the Red Church Council #3634. Also survived by nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 21 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Norco. interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery
in Paulina. Donations may be made in his memory to the Metropolitan Hospice, 5650 Read Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70127.
Gilder
Thomas Hill Gilder died on Monday, May 13, 2002 in San Mateo, California. He was 57.
Gilder is survived by his four brothers, Hal M. Gilder and his wife Abbie of Prairieville; Eugene C. Gilder and his wife Raynell of Crowley; Robley A. Gilder and his wife Charlette of Hahnville; and Galen A. Gilder and his wife Corinne of Crowley. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal M. Gilder and Hollis Gilder.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley. A rosary visitation was held Friday night. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery
in Lafayette.
Geesey-Ferguson F.H. Inc. of Crowley was entrusted with arrangements.
Thomas
Ronald E. Thomas, Sr., a resident of Norco, died at his residence on Sunday, May 12, 2002. He was 94.
Mr. Thomas retired from Shell Oil Company after 45 years of service. He served as treasurer for 50 years of Shell Employees’ Federal Credit Union, which later became Louisiana Federal Credit Union. Mr. Thomas was past Master of Square and Compass Lodge #417 in Kenner. He had served as an Elder for many years in Good Hope Presbyterian Church and was active in youth sports, especially bowling and baseball.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen M. Thomas, one son, Ronald E. Thomas, Jr., two granddaughters, Joy and Amy Thomas and their mother, Elizabeth Thomas. He is also survived by one brother, James. D. Thomas and wife Marilyn, and one sister, Annie Ruth Hill and husband Ray.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 16 at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling. Entombment followed in St. Louis Cemetery
#3 in New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Ronald E. Thomas, Sr. Memorial Fund, in care of First Union Presbyterian Church, 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling, 70070.
Mr. Thomas will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father.
Naquin
Betty Klibert Naquin, a native of Garyville and a resident of Luling, died on May 31, 2002. She was 66.
Beloved of wife of the late John R. Naquin. Mother of Jill N. Savoie, Charlene N. Chiasson, and Darren J. Naquin. Sister of Dorothy K. Roussel, Lloyd Klibert, the late Harold Klibert and the late Armuntine Oubre Klibert. Mother in law of Warren Savoie Jr. and Adrian Chiasson. Grandmother of Ryan Chiasson, Megan Chiasson and Luke Savoie.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, June 3 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling. Entombment followed St. Charles Mausoleum in Luling. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the American Cancer Society or Holy Catholic Church.
Comardelle
Vivian Matherne Comardelle, a native of Gheens and a resident of Des Allemands died on Friday, May 31, 2002 at age 84.
Comardelle was a member of St. Gertrude Ladies Altar Society. Beloved mother of Jackie Cheramie, Genevieve Frickey, JoAnn Rogers, Era Jane Toney, Walter Comardelle, and Murphy Comardelle. Sister of Norman, Nerman, Johnny Matherne. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Willie Comardelle. Parents Joseph and Mercedese Schouest Matherne. Sisters Mabel Hogan, Nora Abadie, Emma Falcon.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday June 3 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemends. Entombment followed at Mennonite Cemetery
in Des Allemands.
Waguespack
Harris A. Waguespack Jr., a native and resident of Lockport, died June 1, 2002. He was 88.
Waquespack was retired from the La. Department of Transportation and Development. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department, and an usher at Holy Savior Church.
Beloved husband of Mae Degruise Waguespack. Father of Mary W. Weimer, Evelyn W. Dupuy, and Janet W. Owens. Brother of Annie Waguespack and Marion Waguespack. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harris Waguespack Sr. and Josephine Melancon Waguespack. Sisters Gleo W. LeCompte and Anna Mae W. McClain.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 4 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Entombment followed at Holy Savior Cemetery.
Braud
Robert Gilbert Braud, a retired Shell Oil employee and charter member of the Marshal Duck Clud, died Friday, June 7, 2002 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He was 92 years old.
Braud was a native of Prairieville and a resident of Norco for the past 73 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Marguerite ‘Maggie’ Marchand Braud. Father and father-in-law of Maycel Braud Joseph, the late Betrous ‘Joe’ Joseph, Clark Braud and Vicki Braud, Arlen Braud and Karen Braud, and the late Robert Gilbert, Jr. He was the last living son of the late Gilbert P. Braud and Sarazine Braud of Prairieville and the brother of the late Emile, James and Pamala Braud and Martha Babin. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic CHurch in Norco. Entombment followed at Prairieville Cementery in Prairieville.
Dufrene
Joseph G. Dufrene, a retired pipefitter at Avondale Shipyard, died Friday, June 7, 2002 of cardiopulmonary arrest at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was 76.
Dufrene, a native of Raceland, was a resident of Westwego for 53 years. He was an Army veteran and received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, Victory Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with two bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Philippine Independence Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal.
He is survived by his son Dennis P. Dufrene and his daughter Jeanelle D. Odom. Brother of Aman Dufrene, Ida Toups, Earline Badeaux and Julia Chaisson. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday June 10 at Mothe Funeral Home on Marrero and Burial followed at Heaven Mausoleum in Westwego.
Alexander
Duane Louis Alexander, a native of Luling and a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. died on June 9, 2002. He was 37.
Alexander was the beloved son of Hubert and Dolores Rabalais Alexander. Brother of Rickie ALexander, Darlene Buras, Stephanie Alexander, and Kris Cornish. He was the grandson of Dlo Rabalais and the late Penn Rabalais.
Troxclair was a graduate of Hahnville High School.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend memorial services today at 10 am at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home of Norco.
Gearheard
Marguerite Faucheux Gearheard, a native and life long resident of Lutcher died at her home on Friday. She was 91.
Gearheard was beloved wife of the late Arthur Grant “A.G.” Gearheard Jr. She was mother of William J. “Bill” Gearheard and his wife Connie of Mandeville, the late Arthur “Grant” Gearheard III, and Margo Gearheard Jacobs. She was sister of Myrtis Faucheux Blount of Kenner. Gearheard was also survived by 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gearheard was a homemaker, a past member of the Catholic Daughters and active in many church activities.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pauline. interment followed at St. Joseph Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Perrilloux
Ricky Paul Perrillioux, a native of Hahnville and a resident of St. Rose, died on Friday. He was 42.
Perrillioux is survived by his parents Oliver and Lynn Perrillioux; his sons, Dustin, Scott, and Ricky Perrillioux Jr.; his daughters, Brandi and Katie Perrillioux. He is also survived by his brothers Oliver, Allen, Neal, Bryan, Gary and Corey Perrillioux and Benny Williams; and his sisters Rita Horn, Regina Rodriguez, Jessica St. Pierre, Mary Williams, and Stephanie Williams.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Neal Williams; his brother, Donnie Glynn; and his grandparents Felicia and Oliver Perrillioux.
A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland. Entombment followed at St, Hilary Mausoleum.
Brown
Dana “Chris” Brown, a supervisor of St. Charles Mosquito Control, died June 8, 2002 of a heart attack. He was 50 years old.
Brown, a native of Salisbury, Penn., was a resident of Boutte for the past 13 years. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Blanchard Brown. Step-father of Ed Raymond Veillon Jr. of Paradis and Tammy Veillon Pfeil.
Brown was the son of Ralph and Laura Brown of Salisbury. Brother of Nick Brown and Bonny Mull. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Denis Gray Jr., Ed Raymond Veillon III, Deavon Pfeil.
Services were held on Tuesday, June 11. Burial followed in Salisbury, Penn on Friday June 14.
Autin
Whitney Joseph Autin Sr., former resident of Luling and a resident of Metairie, died on July 2, 2002. He was 76.
Autin was the beloved husband of Rita Hebert Autin. He is survived by sons, Whitney J. Autin Jr., and daughter, Cynthia Autin Eliser. He was the brother of Loveless Autin, Lawrence Autin and Luby Robichaux. He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was the son of the late Levis and Melvina Daigle Autin. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Loney, Clifton, Hubert, and Ernest Autin, and his sisters, Eula Sapia and Mildred Autin.
Autin was a World War II Navy Veteran, a member of VFW Post 370 of Luling, and a member Teamster local 270 of New Orleans.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on July 5 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Entombment followed at the church cementery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Greater New Orleans.
