Obituaries

Marcia Lapeyrouse Guidry

Mar 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marcia L. Guidry, 68, a devoted nurse, educator, and beloved member of the Houma community. Marcia was born on October 16, 1955, in Houma, LA, and sadly departed on March 28, 2024.The family will have a private graveside at a later time. Marcia is survived by her daughter, Bethanie Guidry; and grandchildren, Allie...

John Guidry

Mar 26, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26th, John Claude Guidry (79) entered the Kingdom of God. He left behind many loved ones who are all saddened by his passing.

John was born at Ellender Memorial Hospital in Houma, Louisiana on March 16, 1945. He spent his early life in Montegut surrounded by his parents, Claude and Lena Guidry, his twin sister, Joy, and four...

Wilson John Freeman

Mar 25, 2024

Wilson John Freeman, 77, a native and resident of Houma, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the early morning of Monday, March 25, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a visitation in his honor on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. followed by the United...

Mary A. Terrio

Mar 23, 2024

Mary "Lil Mary" Terrio , 44, a long time resident of Bayou Dularge, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024.  She is survived by her father, Lester "David" Terrio; mother, Maryanne "Mary" Terrio; siblings, Kristy Terrio (Dwayne), Angelika "Angel" Terrio, Tatiana "Tonya" Terrio; aunts, Angelika "Angie" Savastano and Francis Kearney (Richard); uncle, Gerald "Jerry" Kearney; niece, Alexus Lirette; nephews, Tyler...

Theresa Blanchard

Mar 23, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Theresa Josephine Blanchard, a beloved member of the Chauvin community. Born on November 14, 1931, in Houma, LA, Theresa dedicated her life to her family and work. She peacefully departed on March 23, 2024, at the Oaks of Houma.

Theresa's legacy lives on through her daughter Laura Lirette, with whom she shared a...

Roxanne Bradford

Mar 23, 2024

Roxanne Bradford, a beloved wife and homemaker, passed away on March 23, 2024, at her residence in Houma, LA, at the age of 67. She was born on January 31, 1957, in Houma, LA, and was known for her love of animals, particularly her cherished dogs, and her warm hospitality towards friends and family.

Roxanne will be deeply missed by her...

Nazia Dardar

Mar 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nazia Dardar, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Born on December 26, 1933, in Point-Aux-Chene, Louisiana, she peacefully departed from this world on March 20, 2024, at her residence in Point-Aux-Chene, Louisiana. Nazia was a proud American Indian, deeply devoted to her family and her heritage.

Nazia's life was defined...

William "Bill" Felix Witty

Mar 20, 2024

William "Bill" Felix Witty, age 86, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elaine Code Witty; his daughters, Pamela Witty-Oakland (Michael) and Donna Quin (Patrick); his daughter-in-law, Nadine Witty; his grandchildren, Myles LeCompte (Brandy), Micah Witty-Oakland...

Timothy David Vene

Mar 20, 2024

Timothy David Vene, age 66, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He was a native of Bakersfield, CA and resident of Houma, La. A private memorial will be held by the family. Timothy is survived by his son, Joey David Vene and wife Paula; friend and caretaker, Joanne Vreeland; grandchildren, Phillip Young, Hannah Chaisson, Jordyn Dupre, Madelyn Dupre; great-grandchildren, Landon, Braxton, Kelian,...

Stephen Dempsey

Mar 19, 2024

Stephen "Steve" Joel Dempsey, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Steve was a native of Houston TX, and a resident of Houma, LA.

Steve is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Aleta Davis Dempsey; his sons Thomas Lee Dempsey and Madison Clint Martin (Bess); daughters Jessica Lynn Dempsey and...

Johnny Ball

Mar 18, 2024

Johnny Lee Ball, 69, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10:45am. Johnny was a native of Jacksonville, FL and a resident of Theriot, LA.Family and friends of the family are invited to a visitation on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00am until service time.  A Memorial Mass...

Gilbert John Scott

Mar 18, 2024

Gilbert John Scott, 80, a lifelong resident of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 18, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a visitation in his honor on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Chauvin Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Chauvin Funeral Home from...

William Warn Kingdon Sr.

Mar 17, 2024

William Warn Kingdon, Sr., age 93, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2024.William is survived by his sons, William Kingdon, Kenneth Kingdon, Jim Kingdon; and his daughter, Patty Kingdon.William was preceded in passing by his wife and mother of his children, Virginia Eileen Groves Kingdon; his wife, Elizabeth Barns Belvin Kingdon; his daughter, Evelyn Kingdon.Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to...

Sylvia Marie Collins

Mar 17, 2024

Sylvia Marie Collins, age 94, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was a native of Grand Caillou, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home in Chapel Dauphine on Friday, April 5, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the...

Matthew John-Amos Thibodeaux

Mar 16, 2024

Matthew John-Amos Thibodeaux, 34, a longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a visitation in his honor on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Bayou Black Cemetery. Matthew is survived by his...

Wanda Hebert Ledet

Mar 16, 2024

Wanda Hebert Ledet, age 75, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was a native and resident of Houma. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Annunziata Catholic Church from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at...

Aysun Silas-John Ward

Mar 15, 2024

Aysun was born peacefully sleeping at home on March 15, 2024, at 4:13 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 7.4 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Aysun is survived by his parents, Tracy and Kateland Ward of Houma; his grandparents, Norbert “Pop-Pop” and Helena “Luna” Larousse of Gray, Susana “Meemaw” Ward of Houma, Mark “Popo Ben” and Cathy “Nana” Benoit of Sulphur;...

Rita Naquin Pellegrin

Mar 12, 2024

Rita Naquin Pellegrin, age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was a native of Montegut and resident of Houma. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service at Chauvin Funeral Home Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.Rita is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Murphy...

Linda Mary LeBlanc Thibodaux

Mar 12, 2024

Linda LeBlanc Thibodaux, a native and resident of Houma, LA, born on December 19, 1938, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.Linda is survived by her daughters, Julie T. Fortenberry (Andy) and Marie E. Thibodaux; her sons, Louis E. Thibodaux and Alan P. Thibodaux (Greta); her grandchildren, Paul Fortenberry, Austin C. Darby, Aidan Mahler, Matthew Thibodaux, and Shavonne Pagliughi; her...

Storm Christopher Chauvin

Mar 11, 2024

Storm Christopher Chauvin, age 28, was born to Sharon Steele and Art Chauvin on May 12, 1995, and passed away March 11, 2024. He was born and raised in Houma, Louisiana before moving Los Angeles, California.He is preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Babin Jr., Brian Babin, and Lee Babin; his grandfathers, Frank Steele and Myron Chauvin; grandmothers, Helen...