Obituaries
Bobby Ellender, Sr.
Nov 16, 2022
Bobby Francis Ellender Sr., 83, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
Family will have service at a later date.
He was survived by his wife, Linda Ougel Ellender; his sons, Bobby Ellender Jr. (Daffany) and Bryan Ellender; his daughters, Brandi Ledet (Tracy) and Becki McAlister (Mike); his grandchildren, Bobby Ellender III (Kaitlyn),...
Leonore "Noonie" Menard
Nov 14, 2022
Leonore “Noonie” Menard, 56, a native and resident of Houma, LA. passed away Monday, November 14, 2022.
A visitation will be held in her honor on December 3, 2022, at Chauvin Funeral Home in Magnolia Chapel starting at 11AM until the Memorial Service at 2PM. Burial will occur, at a later date.
Leonore “Noonie” Menard, 56, a native and resident...
Eddie Paul Chaisson
Nov 14, 2022
Eddie “Nonc” Paul Chaisson, age 68, has been reunited with his wife on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home Wednesday November 16, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will continue Thursday November 17, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin from 9:00 AM...
Dr. John Steigner
Nov 13, 2022
Dr. John Bruce Steigner, MD, was born in Pennsylvania to John and Regina Steigner on October 31, 1942 and passed from this life in Houma, LA on November 13, 2022.
A memorial service will be held in Houma, LA at Chauvin Funeral Home Friday, November 18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with service beginning at 11:00 AM.
Bruce...
Joseph Cledemond Champagne, Jr.
Nov 12, 2022
Joseph Cledemond Champagne, Jr., age 63, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Joseph was a lifetime resident of Houma.
Joseph was survived by his sisters, Norma Woodall and husband Devone Woodall, Roxane Deroche and companion, Nicholas Melancon. Joseph is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Cledemond Champagne, Sr. and...
Frank Moss Porter
Nov 12, 2022
Frank Moss Porter died peacefully on November 12, 2022, at the age of 90, at his son’s home in Berwick, Louisiana. Frank was born August 24, 1932 near Nashville, Arkansas, the son of John William Porter and Johnnie Moss Porter.
Frank Porter may be remembered by many people for many things. Best known, perhaps, is that from the depths...
Cody Paul Schexnayder
Nov 10, 2022
Cody Paul Schexnayder, 47, passed on November 10, 2022. Cody was a native and resident of Houma, LA.
Family and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00am until service time. Funeral Services will begin following visitation on Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home at 11:00am.
Cody is survived...
Laurel Breaux
Nov 10, 2022
Laurel Anne Watkins Breaux
Laurel Anne “Puddin” Breaux, 93, a native of Jeanerette, LA and resident of Houma passed at 9:55pm on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Visitation will be from 9:30am Saturday November 19, 2022 at St. Anthony Catholic Church followed by a memorial Mass at St. Anthony at 11:00am. A private burial will take place at a later...
Gary "Spike" Blanchard
Nov 9, 2022
Gary “Spike” Blanchard, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Spike was a lifelong resident of Houma, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in the Magnolia Chapel at Chauvin Funeral Home on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial following at...
Catherine Bourg Melancon
Nov 6, 2022
Catherine Bourg Melancon, age 69, passed away in Houma, Louisiana on November 6, 2022. She was a graduate of Terrebonne High School and acquired her nursing degree from Nicholls State University.
Cathy began her career as a registered nurse and served the community for over 20 years at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma where she provided nursing services, was...
Barbara Carroll
Nov 6, 2022
Barbara Smith Carroll
Barbara Smith Carroll, age 84, passed away in peace at her residence on Sunday, November 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Marrero, La and current resident of Georgia.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Vickie H. Brown, stepsons; John Carroll III and Patrick J. Carroll, daughter in law Brenda T. Hofstetter;...
Audrey Groves
Nov 4, 2022
Audrey Lee “Pee Wee” Groves, age 77, passed away Friday November 4, 2022 surrounded by his granddaughter. He was a native of Lake Charles and longtime resident of Houma.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home Saturday November 12, 2022 from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Burial will...
Marie Daphne Musso
Nov 4, 2022
Marie Daphne Boudreaux Musso, age 101, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. She was a native of Houma, La., and current resident of Broussard, La.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in Chapel Dauphine of Chauvin Funeral Home on Thursday, November 10, 2022, beginning at 12:00 p.m. until the Liturgy of the Word...
Earl Antoine Naquin, Sr.
Nov 3, 2022
Earl Antoine Naquin, Sr., 84, a native of Golden Meadow, La. and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022.
A visitation will be held in his honor at Chauvin Funeral Home in Magnolia Chapel on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 10 AM until the Religious Service at 11AM. Burial will follow in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano,...
James Menville Trosclair, Sr.
Nov 2, 2022
Captain, James Menville Trosclair, Sr., 78, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 8:52pm. James was a native of Dulac, LA and a longtime resident of Pensacola, FL.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Chauvin Funeral Home from 4:00pm until 9:00pm and continue Monday, November 7, 2022, from...
Courtland Wayne Knight
Nov 2, 2022
Courtland Wayne Knight, 72, a native of Raceland, La. and resident of Lockport, La., passed away on November 2nd, 2022.
The family will hold a private memorial service in his honor. They would like to extend their appreciation to all who offer their condolences and prayers.
Courtland is survived by his children, Kelly Knight and Nikki Hancock and companion, Monty...
Gladys Marie Callais
Nov 1, 2022
Gladys Thomassie Callais, age 75, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Gladys was a native of Lockport and a resident of Houma.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Cross Church located at 2600 Coteau Road Houma, LA 70364 on Saturday, November 12th, beginning at 9AM until her Celebration of...
Shirley Lovell Liner
Oct 31, 2022
Shirley Lovell Liner, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 31, 2022. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Theriot, LA.
Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Chauvin Funeral Home from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m., with visitation resuming Monday, November 7, 2022, from...
Alexander Layne Doyle, Sr.
Oct 30, 2022
Alexander Layne Doyle, Sr., 88, a native of New Orleans, LA who made Houma, LA his home in 1966, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.
Services shall take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with readings to follow at 11:00 a.m....
Kerry "Pecky" Bourg
Oct 29, 2022
Kerry “Pecky” Bourg, 71, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:18am. Pecky was a native of Dulac, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.
Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, LA from 9:00am until service time. A Liturgy of the Word...
