Obituaries
Amy Bonvillain
Jul 9, 2025
Amy Claire Bonvillain, 65, a native of Houma and resident of Morgan City, LA; passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:23pm.
Family and friend of the family are invited to a memorial service and celebration of life at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 9:00am until service time. A Mass will...
Ben Vung Le
Jul 8, 2025
Ben Vung Le, a beloved husband and father, passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 10, 1949, Ben's journey began in Kien Giang, Vietnam. He immigrated to the United States in 1980, seeking a better life and new opportunities. In 1989, he made Houma, Louisiana, his home, where he would cultivate deep roots...
Laura Fitch
Jul 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Laura "Virginia" Fitch, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who peacefully departed this life on July 8, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on March 13, 1949, in Dulac, Louisiana, Virginia was a proud American Indian whose life was a testament to strength, resilience, and unwavering love.Virginia was a matriarch in...
Beverly Ann Branum Vannoy
Jul 8, 2025
Beveryly A. Vannoy, age 87, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Holdenville, Oklahoma and a longtime resident of Houma, La.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home in Magnolia Chapel on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM until service time at...
Dwight Eugene James
Jul 6, 2025
Dwight Eugene James, age 79, a native of Conway, Arkansas and resident of Houma, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Dwight is survived by his children, Tweet James and Chad James; and his brother, Charles James (Debra).
Dwight was preceded in passing by his wife, Bobbie James; his parents, Franklin James and Edwa Pledger James; and his brother, Robert James.
Services...
Shirley Ann Dumond
Jul 3, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Shirley Dumond, 72, of Theriot, LA, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2025, with her loving family at her side. Shirley was born on November 16, 1952 to parents Alex and Lydia Punch.
A visitation will be held in her honor on...
Mary Lou Pizzolatto
Jul 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Lou Pizzolatto, who entered her eternal rest on July 2, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on September 1, 1942, in Houma, Louisiana, Mary Lou devoted her life to her family, nurturing those around her with unwavering love and kindness.Mary will be lovingly remembered by her sisters...
Christine Scott
Jul 2, 2025
Christine Marie Guy Scott, 64 passed away in the care of her loving family on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:35am. Christine is a native of Chauvin, LA and a resident of Bourg, LA.
Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 11:00am until service time....
Marlene Bergeron Champagne
Jun 28, 2025
Marlene Bergeron Champagne of Upper Little Caillou, Houma, Louisiana, passed peacefully on June 28, 2025 after a life spent as a loving daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Marlene was known for her kitchen that always had enough food for all of us to drop in for a meal, and if you were fortunate you left with a...
Ernestine Rhodes
Jun 26, 2025
Ernestine Bazet Rhodes Obituary
Ernestine Bazet Rhodes, an 89-year-old Houma, Louisiana native, passed away on June 26, 2025, from natural causes in her Pear Street home, the same dear home where she was born to Julia and Ovide Bazet. Ernestine walked to Mass at Saint Francis, she walked to school, and she walked to receive her diploma in 1953 at Terrebonne...
Mae Elvera Smith
Jun 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mae Elvera Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of our community. Born on November 23, 1923, in Houma, Louisiana, Mae lived a remarkable life that was characterized by her unwavering faith and profound dedication to her family. She departed this world peacefully on June 25, 2025, at...
Ron Jackson
Jun 24, 2025
Ron Paul Jackson, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parrish and a resident of Houma, LA passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Ron is survived by his loving family; his mother Ollie Vice Jackson; his son's John Jackson, Chad Jackson (Dee), his daughter Torie Estrada (Brandon). His brothers Kyle J Jackson (Gina) and John C Jackson, his grandchildren Christopher, Charlotte,...
Aveline Marie Theriot
Jun 22, 2025
Aveline Marie Theriot, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the age of 95, in Houma, Louisiana. Born on August 18, 1929, in Chauvin, Louisiana, Aveline dedicated her life to her family and her faith, serving as a guiding light to all who knew her.Aveline held the cherished title of homemaker, finding joy...
Hayes James Porche, Jr. "Gabby"
Jun 21, 2025
Hayes James Porche, Jr., "Gabby", 82, a native and resident of Bayou Dularge (Theriot) , LA passed away on Saturday morning, June 21, 2025 at 8:45 am.
Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 9:00 am until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow...
August Joseph Kreamer Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
August Joseph Kreamer Jr, 61, passed on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:46am surrounded by his wife and loving family. August was a native and resident of Houma, LA.
Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 9:00pm and continue at Annunziata Catholic Church in...
Jerry Larpenter
Jun 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerry Joseph Larpenter, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on June 18, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on October 26, 1953, in Houma, Louisiana, Jerry dedicated his life to serving his community, culminating in an illustrious 30-year career as Sheriff of Terrebonne...
Rudy Mark Bergeron, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
The gates of Heaven got a little muddier as Rudy Bergeron Sr. rolled in - probably in an old, beat-up, soot-covered backhoe - ready to fix whatever drainage issues St. Peter's been ignoring since the Great Flood. After decades of moving dirt, solving problems nobody asked him to, and making gardens grow where even weeds gave up, Rudy decided it...
David Joseph Norman, Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
David Joseph Norman, Jr. was born on June 25, 1935 in Houma, Louisiana and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 15, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Joseph Norman Sr.; mother, Isabella Carey Norman; daughter, Melissa Ann Norman; sister, Joyce Norman Svoboda Bordlee; wife, Mary Miazza Norman and wife, Barbara Berry Barker Norman.
David is survived...
Danny Joseph Hidalgo
Jun 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Danny Joseph Hidalgo, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on June 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Danny was born on July 16, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Alby Hidalgo and Gladys LeBlanc Hidalgo.
Danny is survived by his loving wife of 20...
Rita "Jennie" Thibodeaux
Jun 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita "Jennie" Breaux Thibodeaux, who left us on June 12, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a native of Bourg and resident of Houma.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Friday, June 27, 2025 from 9:00...
