Obituaries

Oct 4, 2020

Michael “Mike” Patrick Brennan, age 76, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He was a native of Cleveland, OH and a resident of Chauvin, LA.

Mike is survived by his son, James T. Brennan and wife, Jill; daughter, Elizabeth A. Kinder and husband, Devin; grandchildren, Emma R. and Nathan X. Kinder.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents,...

Oct 3, 2020

Telcis Theresa Blanchard Cantrelle, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 5:00pm.  Telcis was a native of Bourg, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 9:00am until service time. Funeral Services will begin following visitation at Chauvin...

Oct 2, 2020

James “Jimmy” Cox, a native of Natchez, Mississippi and resident of Houma, Louisiana passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2020, at the age of 76.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, Louisiana on Monday, October 12, 2020. A Mass of Christian burial will begin...

Oct 1, 2020

Berwick “Sam” Joseph Olivier Jr., 88, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020  at 8:31am.  Berwick was a native of Bourg, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend services at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bourg, LA on Monday, October 5, 2020 from 9:00am until service time.  A Mass of...

Sep 29, 2020

Ouida Ethel Faust Maricelli, 91, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 11:40am. She was a native of Natchitoches, LA and a resident of Montgomery, TX.

Private services will be held at the graveside by her family.

Ouida is survived by her son, Barry F. Maricelli and wife Beverly; daughters, Debra M. Blackwell, Lisa...

Sep 27, 2020

Janet P. Gros, age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was a longtime resident of Houma, LA.

Burial will be held privately in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Janet is survived by her sons, Michael Gros and wife Nita, David Gros and companion Pam; grandchildren, Kellie Gros, Katie Gros Hebert, Danny Gros, and David...

Sep 24, 2020

Rodney Boudreaux, 72, passed away surrounded by his loving wife Sybil on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:15pm. Rodney was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Dulac, LA. Family and friends of the family are invited to a visitation on Thursday, October 1, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at Holy Family Catholic Church in...

Sep 24, 2020

Rachel Green Milford, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, peacefully at home after a long battle with Alzheimers.  She was a native of Hazlehurst, Mississippi and a resident of Houma since 1967.  She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Terrebonne Parish for 25 years, the last 20 years being at Houma Junior High.

Services will be...

Sep 23, 2020

Albert Antoine Billiot Jr., age 79 passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was a native of Dulac and a resident of Houma, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home on Friday, September 25, 2020 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  Mass of...

Sep 23, 2020

Carmel Marie Pitre, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Carmel was a longtime resident of Houma, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Friday, September 25, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m....

Sep 22, 2020

Katherine "Katie" Marie Guidry Bourque, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was a native of Lafayette, La and long-time resident of Houma, La.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation in Chapel Dauphine at Chauvin Funeral Home on Friday, September 25, 2020 beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Mass of...

Sep 21, 2020

Michael “Big Daddy” John Plessala, age 73, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 1:10 a.m. He was a lifelong resident of Houma, LA.

Following a private memorial service the family will receive visitors on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the fellowship hall (facing Boston Lane) at...

Sep 19, 2020

Joseph (Sonny) B. Ryder, aged 90 years, a native of Washington. Louisiana and resident of Chauvin,Louisiana  passed away on Saturday September 19,2020 .

Mr. Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Patricia Garrison Ryder.  Sons, Timothy and Larry Ryder and 3 grandchildren, Nate, Cayden and Nickie Ryder.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph D....

Sep 18, 2020

Karen Marie Johnson “Maw K”, age 58, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. She was a native and long time resident of Chauvin, La.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation for Karen Johnson Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Chauvin Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Sep 18, 2020

Todd Anthony Bergeron, 35, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at 4:26pm.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00am until service time. Ministry Services will begin following visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home at 12:00pm with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2.

Todd is survived by his...

Sep 16, 2020

Genevieve Theresa Ledet Kramer, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was a long time resident of Houma, La.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation for Genevieve Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 8:30 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Monday, September...

Sep 15, 2020

James Wilbert Verdin Sr., 76, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:53am surrounded by his wife and sons. James was a native of Dulac, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to visitation on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at The Pentecostals of Houma Church at 1810 Bayou...

Sep 14, 2020

Martha “Tony” Mercer West passed away on September 14, 2020. Martha was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 30, 1939 to the late Ernest Barnard Mercer, Jr. and Martha Cole Mercer.

Tony attended Gulfport High School and the University of Southern Mississippi where she was a Chi Omega. Tony married William “Jimmy” James West, Jr. and they had one...

Sep 10, 2020

Sep 9, 2020

Sheila G. Ducote, age 52 years, a native and resident of Houma, passed away on Wednesday September 9, 2020 at 9:35 PM. 

A  Memorial service in her honor will take place at First Baptist Church of Houma on Saturday September 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM.  Friends may call at the church from 9:30 AM until service time.

Surviving are her...