Obituaries
Timothy "Timmy" Marcel
Oct 18, 2025
Timothy "Tim/Timmy" Joseph Marcel, 51, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was a native and resident of Houma, LA born on July 10, 1974.
Family and Friends are invited to attend the visitation on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg from 9 AM till time of the Mass of Christian Burial beginning...
James "Big Jim" Miller
Oct 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James "Big Jim" Miller, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this life on October 21, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a native of Fort Bragg, North Carolina and longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana.
Please check back for service date and time.
James is survived by his...
Leola Charpentier
Oct 18, 2025
Levurn "Chic" Hebert Charpentier, born March 11, 1953, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Houma, Louisiana, surrounded by love.
Chic is survived by her husband, Murphy Charpentier; her daughters, Angela Hebert and Jennifer Neal, and son-in-law, Joseph Neal; her five beloved grandchildren, Skye Larrabee (and husband, Chris Larrabee), Zachary Hebert, Holden Neal, Joshua Neal, and Madison Neal; and...
Irna Dupre
Oct 15, 2025
Irna C. DupreIrna Dupre, 86, passed away on October 15, 2025. Irna was a native of Chauvin and a longtime resident of Point-Aux-Chenes. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1237 LA-665, Montegut, LA 70377 on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM-11:00 AM until the Mass of...
Ilinie Marie Authement
Oct 18, 2025
Ilinie Marie Authement, age 88, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Ilinie is survived by her sons, Terry J. Lapeyrouse, Jr. and Christopher J. Lapeyrouse (Kyung); her daughters, Sheila L. Wolkens (Ronald), Elizabeth L. Dupre (Peter) and Ilinie Lapeyrouse; her brother, James Authement, Jr.; and her 21 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchild.
Ilinie...
Jerry "Gary" Joseph Duplantis Sr.
Oct 12, 2025
Jerry "Gary" Joseph Duplantis Sr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on October 12, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on January 26, 1942, Jerry was a native and resident of Grand Caillou, LA. He lived a life that revolved around the rhythms of Louisiana's waterways. He worked as a...
Larry James Porche, Jr.
Oct 12, 2025
Larry James Porche, Jr., age 69, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Larry is survived by his wife, Catina LeBoeuf; his son, Hunter Porche (Cassie); his grandchildren, Willa and Tripp, and a chosen grandchild, Vivian Boudreaux; his sisters, Monica Vedros and Melissa Hardeman (Steve); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in passing...
Eunice Pitre
Oct 11, 2025
Eunice Pitre, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on May 22, 1943, in Houma, Louisiana, Eunice embodied the spirit of kindness and love, nurturing those around her with an open heart and warm embrace.Eunice was a devoted homemaker, embracing the joys of family life with grace and...
Zula Pitre
Oct 10, 2025
Zula L. Pitre, age 92, passed away Friday, October 10, 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 visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Frances Cemetery...
Patrick William Schoen
Oct 9, 2025
Patrick "Pat" William Schoen, 71, born in New Orleans and a resident of Chauvin, LA passed peacefully at home of Mantle Cell Lymphoma on Thursday, October 9th. A loving husband, devoted father, and avid Saints fan, Pat was a loyal friend to many, and always talked to everyone.
The son of the owner of Bob's Pizza Palace in Houma, Pat was...
Theresa Pontiff
Oct 6, 2025
Theresa Daigle Pontiff, 95 years of age, a lifelong resident of Terrebonne
Parish, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 with her daughter by
her side.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation at
St. Francis de Sales Cathedral on Friday, October 17, 2025 from
9:00-10:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am with
burial following at...
Barbara Cartolano
Oct 5, 2025
Barbara Jane Giroir Grow Cartolano, 88, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 11:46AM. Barbara was a native and resident of Houma, LA.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Chauvin Funeal Home from 9:30am until service time. A Liturgy of the Word will follow visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home on...
Joan Rogers
Oct 4, 2025
(May 5, 1948 – October 4, 2025)
Joan Margarite Boisvert Rogers departed this world peacefully on October 4, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jim Rogers; her loving daughter, Michelle Eroche (William Eroche); stepchildren Lauren and Christopher Rogers; granddaughter Joanna Izaguirre (Christian Aldridge); step-grandchildren Matthew Brill (Jenna Maybin), Samantha Krieger (Austin Krieger), and Jack Eroche (Alexis Boyajian);...
Nelson Joseph Dupre
Oct 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Nelson Joseph Dupre, 93, who went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 4, 2025, in his hometown of Houma, Louisiana. Born on February 4, 1932, Nelson was a faithful and devoted father, grandfather and friend.
In honor of Nelson, Visitation will be held on...
Jodie Mier King
Oct 4, 2025
Jodie Mier King, age 66, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, La, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Jodie is survived by her daughters, Kathy Corbin (Rene Landry) and Kristyn King; her son, Hoffman King III (Lacey); her grandchildren, Alyson Portier, Anthony King, Aydan King, Landyn King, Brianna King, Cierra Corbin,...
Bro. Mike Mathena
Oct 3, 2025
Obituary of Michael Lee Mathena
June 11, 1960-October 3, 2025
Chauvin, LA
Bro. Mike Mathena went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2025, at the age of 65. Mike was born in Detroit, Michigan to Harold and Doris Mathena. Mike worked many jobs over the years, but he felt called to preach in 1992. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist...
Gary Hilary Boudreaux
Oct 3, 2025
Gary Hilary Boudreaux, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Linda P. Boudreaux; his children, Denise B. George (Greg), Simone B. Pierce (Clifton) and Matthew J. Boudreaux (Rebecca); his grandchildren, Gregory Hunter George (Sarah), Spencer B. George, Lindsey P. Dupre (Corey), Ashley B. McIntyre, Madeleine B. Crochet (Bryce) and...
Cecil Harry Douglas
Sep 30, 2025
Cecil Harry Douglas, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully departed this life on September 30, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 20, 1945, in Charleston, South Carolina, Cecil lived a life full of joy, laughter, and love. For 33 beautiful years, he shared his life with his devoted spouse, Coleen Blount. Their partnership was filled...
Tammy Sue Courteaux
Sep 30, 2025
Tammy Sue Courteaux, age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, La, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Tammy is survived by her daughters, Edna Gautreaux and Lacey Gautreaux; her grandchildren, Geovonta Smalls, Garilyn Smalls, Malaya Smalls and Gianna Smalls; her mother, Nola Naquin Courteaux; her brothers, Jasper Courteaux, Jr. and Timmy Courteaux; her sister, Julie Courteaux; and...
David Fonseca
Sep 29, 2025
David "Pawpee" Fonseca, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. He was a native and resident of Houma, La.
A private memorial will be held by the family at a later date.
David is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dina LeBlanc Fonseca; children, Angie Fonseca Trahan (Patrick), Brian Fonseca (Mistie); grandchildren, Brittany Scott (Kevin), Alexis Trahan (Gabe), Ariel...
