Obituaries
Michael Lee Ainsworth, Sr.
Sep 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Lee Ainsworth, Sr., who departed this life on September 15, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a native of Jena, La and resident of Houma, La.
A private memorial will be held at a later date by the family.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 49...
Dawnella Lynn Monceaux
Sep 14, 2025
In Loving Memory ofDawnella Lynn MonceauxDawn "DD" (53) was born in Houma, Louisiana, on January 25, 1972. She passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, niece, and aunt. To know her was to love her. She had a love like no other and such a fierce personality. To be loved and adored by...
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...
Donald Paul Champagne, Jr.
Sep 11, 2025
Donald Paul Champagne, Jr., 55, of Houma, LA, passed away on September 11, 2025. A native to Houma he entered this world on July 16, 1970 and was the loving son of Donald Champagne, Sr. and Ursula Brehm Champagne.
Donald leaves behind his children; Ira Paul Champagne, Christian Paul Lirette and Heidi Claire Lirette, one grandchild, his sisters; Chrissie Legendre...
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),...
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;...
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...
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....
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),...
John Diggs
Sep 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Diggs, who departed this life on September 4, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on December 29, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana, John grew up immersed in the vibrant culture of the Bayou, which shaped his zest for life.John was a dedicated professional in the concrete industry,...
John Diggs
Sep 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Diggs, who departed this life on September 4, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on December 29, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana, John grew up immersed in the vibrant culture of the Bayou, which shaped his zest for life. John was a dedicated professional in the concrete...
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...
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...
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...
