Obituaries
Marilyn Jean Beach
Apr 22, 2026
Marilyn Salzmann Beach, 89, passed away on Wednesday morning April 22, 2026 at 5:30am. Marily was a long time resident of Prophetstown, IL and a current resident of Houma, LA.Family and friends are invited to a visitation and celebration of life at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma, LA on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00am until service time at 10:00am....
Desiree Ann Bertoniere Billiot
Apr 22, 2026
Desiree Ann Bertoniere Billiot, age 63, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was a native of St. Bernard and resident of Montegut.
A private memorial will be held by the family.
Desiree is survived by her husband, Thomas Adam Billiot; children, Nate' Henry (Robert), Adam Billiot, Arielle Billiot; grandchildren, Alexia Richards (Austin), Amber Henry, Ashton Henry, Arynn Henry; great-grandson, Brylon; great-granddaughter,...
Roland David Allemand, Jr.
Apr 21, 2026
Roland David Allemand, Jr., 69, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia, after a very brief illness.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the celebration of life at Chauvin Funeral Home on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM until service time at 1:00 PM. A reading of the rosary will take...
William Jack Washam
Apr 20, 2026
William Jack Washam, Sr., born October 3, 1935, a native of Mobile, Alabama and a longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Mr. Washam was the owner of Jack's Auto Parts for 50 years and a member of Christ Baptist Church in Houma.
Visitation will take place at Christ Baptist Church on Saturday, May...
Jerome Portier
Apr 20, 2026
Jerome PortierFebruary 25, 1959 - April 20, 2026
Jerome Portier, a native of Chauvin, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Bourg, passed away at the age of 67.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at St. Joseph Church on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., with the rosary, Mass, and burial to...
John Randall Crochet
Apr 18, 2026
It is with sadness and heartbreak that we share the passing of John Randall "Randy" Crochet, who departed this world on April 18, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on November 2, 1962, in Sioux City, Iowa, Randy made a life for himself in Houma, Louisiana, where he was known to many as a spirited boat captain in the...
Ricky James Neil
Apr 18, 2026
Ricky James Neil, age 71, a native and resident of Chauvin, LA., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 9:30a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Burial will follow Mass in the church cemetery.
Ricky is survived...
Melva Jane Vizier Richard
Apr 18, 2026
Melva Jane Vizier Richard, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was a native of Galliano, La and a resident of Houma, La.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Annunziata Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 9:30 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at...
Cynthia Ann Williams
Apr 17, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Lirette Williams, 62, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge passed away on April 17, 2026.She is survived by her Husband, Gary Williams; her daughter, Angelle Guidry Goodman and husband Adrian Goodman; her son Jason Guidry and companion, Brittany Dupre and her children, Gabriel Conklin and Brayden Courteaux; and step grandson, Adrian Goodman, Jr. She is...
Lupe Joseph Valdiviez, Sr.
Apr 17, 2026
Lupe Valdiviez, Sr., age 67, a native and resident of Houma, LA, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Lupe is survived by his children, Lupe Valdiviez, Jr. (Shelly), Sarah Lyons (Jerome), Debra Foret (John), Shelby Valdiviez and Kelsey Valdiviez; his brothers, Jason Parfait, Timothy Valdiviez and Christopher Parfait; his sisters, Stacy Fitch (Raymond), Effie Chassion (Ricky), Sylvia Petrie (Allan) and...
Michael John Trahan Sr
Apr 15, 2026
Michael John Trahan, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:50pm. Michael was a native and resident of Houma, LA. Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, April 24, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Houma, LA (Bayou Black) from 9:00am until service time. A Mass of Christian...
Paul "Tootie" Leroy Parfait
Apr 12, 2026
Paul "Tootie" Leroy Parfait, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, devoted friend, and passionate outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on November 15, 1945, Leroy spent his life in the Dulac community, where he was known for his kind heart and unwavering faith.
A man of simple pleasures, Leroy found joy in the beauty...
Renda Marie Champagne Theriot
Apr 12, 2026
Renda Marie Champagne Theriot was born on August 9, 1935 in Theriot, Louisiana, and peacefully departed this life on April 12, 2026 in Houma, Louisiana.As a devoted homemaker for most of her life, Renda poured her heart and soul into her family. She was married to the love of her life, E.J. Theriot Jr. (deceased), for 55 years and their...
Mary Margaret Benoit
Apr 11, 2026
Mary Margaret Benoit, 64, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, LA passed away on April 11, 2026.Mary is survived by one sister Yvonne B. Breaux and six brothers, David Benoit and wife Janice, Richard Benoit and wife Debi, Tommy Benoit and wife Debbie, Jimmy Benoit and companion Amy, Peter Benoit and wife Denise, Joey Benoit and wife...
Gloria Ann Barker
Apr 9, 2026
Gloria Ann Barker, 84, of Houma, LA, passed away on April 9, 2026. Born on December 30, 1941 to parents, Phillip Murphy and Anne Hoster.To cherish Gloria's memory is her daughter, Gina Wood and husband Cyril "Buck Wood.Gina is reunited in Heaven with her parents, Philip Murphy and Anne Foster, her siblings; JB Foster, Murphy Phillip Foster, Louis Foster, and...
Shirley Ann Akers
Apr 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Akers, who left this world peacefully on April 9, 2026, at the age of 81, in her beloved home of Chauvin, Louisiana. Born on January 23, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Shirley was a beacon of love and strength for her family and friends throughout her life.Shirley is survived by...
Judy LeBoeuf Solito
Apr 8, 2026
Judy LeBoeuf Solito, 85, passed away on April 8, 2026. Judy was a native and resident of Houma, LA.Family and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. till the time of the...
Patsy "Carolyn" Songe
Apr 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patsy "Carolyn" Songe, who departed this life on April 8, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 25, 1935, in Oil City, Louisiana to parents James Coffman and Ruth Jett.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Monday, April 13, 2026, at St. Bernadette Catholic...
Paulette Margaret Lundy
Apr 7, 2026
Paulette Margaret Breaux Lundy, 77, of Bourg, LA, passed away on April 7, 2026.
She was born on August 30, 1948 in Houma, LA.
She grew up in Montegut, Louisiana, and graduated from South Terrebonne High School, later earning her cosmetology certification from the Marinello School of Beauty.
Paulette was a natural caregiver, with a selfless and compassionate heart, always...
Margaret Ann Boquet
Apr 4, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Bascle Boquet, age 92, a native and resident of Bourg, LA., passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 9:00a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Burial will follow Mass in the church cemetery....
