Obituaries
Ralta "Relta" Francis Lirette
Sep 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralta Francis Lirette, who passed away on September 12, 2025.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at St. St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma, LA from 9:00am until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Gregory...
Clifford Fanguy Sr.
Sep 10, 2025
Clifford "Bear" Joseph Fanguy, Sr., 72, a native of Grand Calliou and a resident of Montegut, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Patty Fanguy; Children, Michelle St.Pierre (Larry), Sunshine Mitchell (Leon), Spanky Riley (Bobby), Clifford Fanguy Jr (Jennifer), Brandy Parkman, Mandy Knight (Andrew), Hattie Cole (Tim), Jennifer Dryden (Chad),...
Claire Hatch
Sep 9, 2025
Claire Bergeron Hatch, 85, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025 at 6:22am. Claire was a native of Houma, LA and life long resident of Bayou Black, LA.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Christian Assembly of Schriever, LA (1971 West Park Ave, Schriever, LA 70395 on the...
Earl Henry Jackson, Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
Earl Henry Jacskon, Jr., affectionately known as "Sonny," passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy that embodies his genuine love for family and friends who became family.
Sonny is survived by his beautiful, beloved wife of 61 years, Judy Authement Jackson; children, Jerri Talbot (Ricky), Paula Talbot (Mert, Jr.), Earl Jackson, III (Eileen),...
Terrell Parfait
Aug 30, 2025
Terrell Parfait, age 72, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Terrell is survived by his father Ozema Parfait, Sr.; his children Kevin Parfait (Simone), Catina Burton (Chad), Jerrard Parfait (Carolyn); his grandchildren Jacob Burton, Madison Parfait, Jackson Parfait, Aaron Burton, and Luke Parfait; his companion Lavina Liner and her son...
Letha Ann Parfait
Sep 9, 2025
Letha Ann Parfait, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend, peacefully passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on August 27, 1945, in Lagrange, Georgia, she spent her life devoted to her family and community in Houma, Louisiana.
Letha is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Leroy Parfait, and their cherished children;...
Trisha Ann McElroy
Sep 8, 2025
Trisha (Trish) Ann McElroy, mother and dog lover, passed away at 62 years young, on Monday, September 8th. She is preceded in death by her mother, Myrna McKinley, and father, Fred McKinley.
Trish was a proud alumnus of Miami of Ohio and Midwestern State Universities. She enjoyed walking, spoiling her dogs, and beating her children at Yahtzee, Scrabble, and Gin rummy....
John D. Borne, Sr.
Sep 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Davis Borne, Sr., who has entered into his eternal rest on September 3, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on June 24, 1934, in Rayne, Louisiana, John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He spent his life enriching the lives of those around him...
Cecil Paul Duplantis
Sep 1, 2025
Cecil Duplantis, age 80, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Monday September 1, 2025.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Anna Duplantis; his daughters, Simone Parfait (Kevin) and Monique Besson (Craig); his grandchildren, Madison Parfait, Jackson Parfait, Evan Besson, Allie Besson and Blake Besson; his brothers, Roger Duplantis, David Duplantis and Merle Duplantis.
Cecil was preceded...
Edward P. Bourg, Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
Edward Peter Bourg Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, affectionately known as "Lil Ed" passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at the age of 77 in Houma, Louisiana. Born on October 8, 1947, Lil Ed was known for his warm spirit, kindness, and his unwavering love for his family.Lil Ed worked as a pipeline welder, where his...
Sybil Brown
Aug 28, 2025
The Love of My Life, Sybil Hart Brown returned to Heaven on August 28, 2025 to be with our Lord! God granted me the loan of one of his Angels for the past 46+ years in marriage and my heart is hurting but I am rejoicing in knowing that you are safely home watching over me.
When the Funeral Home...
Janice Parra
Aug 27, 2025
Janice Ann Chauvin Parra
A legend gone. An icon exchanges her vivid, living color for eternal colors we can't yet imagine. A CHARACTER kicks off her signature high heels and dances off the stage. Our matriarch, our Mama, our "Miggy" gone on to greater glories.
Janice Ann Chauvin Parra was born January 26, 1935 in Houma, Louisiana to Hazel "Brown"...
Mary Theriot Naquin
Aug 27, 2025
Mary Theriot Naquin, age 74, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of Houma, La.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial visitation in Chapel Dauphine at Chauvin Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the memorial service at 11:00 a.m....
Lyndon "Spike" LeBouef
Aug 25, 2025
Celebrating the life of Lyndon "Spike" LeBouef, born on December 7, 1963, in Houma, Louisiana, who passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 61. Lyndon, a true character and a beloved figure, he was a man who brought laughter and warmth wherever he went. He had a remarkable sense of humor that could brighten anyone's day and...
Dolores Nicoladis
Aug 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dolores J. Nicoladis, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend. Dolores, a resident of Metairie, Louisiana, was known for her vivacious spirit and unwavering love for her family. She was born on June 3, 1933, in Houma, Louisiana, to Johnnie Jaccuzzo and Dorothy Melancon.
Dolores is survived by her...
Cecil Champagne
Aug 21, 2025
Cecil C. Champagne passed away on August 21, 2025 at the age of 91. He was a native and resident of Houma, LA.
Visitation and services will be on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 10:00am to service time. Liturgy of the Word service will begin on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:00pm at Chauvin Funeral Home...
Beth Rollins Benton Breaux
Aug 21, 2025
Beth Rollins Benton Breaux, born on March 13, 1946, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by her devoted husband and family.
Beth is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Michael John Breaux; and their three children, Esco Benton, III (Antoinette), Paige Breaux...
Carole Olivier Brunet
Aug 16, 2025
January 17, 1950
August 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the departure of our beloved, Carole Olivier Brunet, 75, who passed away on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with COPD. Carole was a native and resident of Houma, LA.
Visitation for friends and family will be held on Saturday, August 23,...
Diana Marie Bourg
Aug 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Diana Marie Bourg, or as she was affectionately known as "Mamom", a loving soul surrounded by her loved ones has left this world peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 90. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home in the Magnolia...
Ethel Callahan Bonvillain
Aug 14, 2025
Ethel Callahan Bonvillain, age 93, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Houma Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow in...
