Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Raceland, Galliano-Cut Off, Houma, and Lockport, LA.
Ray "Butch" Louis Leonard
Nov 24, 2025
Ray “Butch” Louis Leonard, age 82, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:05 p.m. He was a native and resident of Houma, LA.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church in Houma on Saturday, November 29, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at...
Annette Bergeron Savoie Cognevich
Nov 23, 2025
Annette Bergeron Savoie Cognevich, 93, native and resident of Lockport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Annette is survived by her children, Claire Savoie (James) Champagne, Chris J. (Myra) Savoie, and Connie Savoie (Sonny) Levron; her stepson, Drew Cognevich; 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Myrtle B. Parks; and numerous nieces...
Sylvia A. Verret
Nov 23, 2025
Sylvia A. Verret, 80, a native and resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, December 1, 2025 at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Raceland, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland, LA.
She is...
Steve J. Dufrene
Nov 22, 2025
Steve J. Dufrene, 71, a native of Gheens, LA and a resident of Houma, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Private services will be later.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Langley; siblings, Frances Dufrene, Meril Dufrene, Jr., David Dufrene and Colette Ryals (Johnny); nieces and nephews, Angie Arkwright (Kelly), Rory Ryals (Tasha); Jeremy Dufrene (Ashley), Heidi Buras (James),...
Randy Joseph Griffin
Nov 22, 2025
Randy Griffin, a Cut Off Native born on November 16th, 1953, died on November 22nd, 2025.
He is survived by his wife Donna, his daughter Jessica, his siblings Bonnie Griffin Whitaker (Robert), Susan Griffin Cheramie, Tony Griffin Sr. (Jen), Andy Morris Griffin (Rhonda), Mother-in-Law Jeanette V. Danos, Ricky Danos (Marion), Debra Griffin (Reed) plus 2 godchildren, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and...
Thomas "Tommy" Mahan
Nov 22, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Mahan, 86, a native of Kiser, AR and resident of Des Allemands, LA passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Visitation will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, in Paradis, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, starting at 10:00 A.M. until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12 noon with burial to...
Alice "Liz" Mapes May
Nov 20, 2025
Alice “Liz” Elizabeth Mapes May, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:10 p.m. She was a native of Albany and resident of Houma, LA.
Liz is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Domingue, Shannon Naquin, and Jerisse Sanchez; son-in-law, Chester Sloan; brothers-in-law, John Smith and Hulan Taylor; and 10 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.
Liz was preceded in death by her...
Carolyn Cunningham Bourgeois
Nov 19, 2025
Carolyn Cunningham Bourgeois, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:32 p.m. She was a native and resident of Houma, LA.
A memorial service will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma on Saturday, December 13, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held in Terrebonne Memorial...
Kate Rivet Guillot
Nov 16, 2025
Kate Rivet Guillot, age 90, a resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on November 16, 2025, surrounded by family. Kate was born on July 4, 1935, in New Orleans, LA.
A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Kate is survived by her sons, Melvin Jr, Michael, Mark (Angela), Mitch (Robin) and daughter, Kathy G. Matherne, along with 9 grandchildren, and 12 great...
Van Joseph Cheramie
Nov 13, 2025
Van Joseph Cheramie, 78, resident of Larose, passed away at his home on November 13, 2025.
Van was a proud Eagle Scout, a career educator, and an army veteran of the Vietnam War, awarded
the Bronze Star for distinguished service in 1971. He first attended Ole Miss, where he was a
member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity. After his military service, he...
Jimmy Felix David
Nov 12, 2025
Jimmy Felix David, 89, left this world to join his savior and departed family on November 12, 2025.A beloved father and grandfather, Jimmy is survived by his daughter Jill David Cheramie. His son and daughter-in-law Donovan and Deborah Remont David. Granddaughters Dione David, Donielle David Cazayoux and grandson-in-law, Jonathan Cazayoux. Two great-grandsons, Grayson Tyler and Edward Jon Cazayoux. Nieces Donna...
Robert "Bobby" Mendoza
Nov 12, 2025
Robert “Bobby” J. Mendoza, 82, a native of Jenerette, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, November 14, 2025 at St. Hilary Catholic church, Raceland, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am.
He is...
David J Curole
Nov 11, 2025
David “Dave” J. Curole, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was a native of Golden Meadow, La and resident of Cut Off, La.
Mr. David is survived by his best friend and beloved partner of 36 years Leticia Ayala; son, Davery Curole; stepsons, Peyton and Shane Pate; stepdaughter, Angela A. Bourgeois and Peanut Hunter; grandkids, Kenley Curole, Kaden...
Thelma "MeMaw" R. Slade
Nov 10, 2025
Thelma “MeMaw” Ronquille Slade, 93, a native of Westwego, La. and resident of Galliano, La. passed away on November 10, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at South Lafourche Assembly of God in Galliano, La. from 9:00am until 11:00am. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Thelma R. Slade is survived...
Camille "CJ" Joseph Rousse
Nov 10, 2025
Camille Joseph "CJ" Rousse, born on August 28, 1944, in Donaldsonville and raised in Luling, passed away on November 10, 2025, at his long-time home in Bayou Gauche with his family after a long battle with cancer. He was 81.A 1962 graduate of Hahnville High School, CJ also attended classes at Delgado College and Nichols University. In his early career,...
James "Jimmy" Shadell
Nov 9, 2025
James “Jimmy” Shadell, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland. LA. A graveside service will be at 11:00 am at St. Mary Cemetery, Raceland, LA.
He is survived by his sons, Billy Shadell (Tracey) and...
Darren Gerard Griffin
Nov 8, 2025
In the early morning of Saturday, November 8, 2025, Darren “Big Griff” Griffin, 53, native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, passed away. He was at home with his wife of 28 years, Melissa, their son, Bryce, and loved ones at his side. He was faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis and fought valiantly until the very end, like the...
Glenn P. Pitre
Nov 8, 2025
Glenn P. Pitre, a native and resident of Lockport passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Mr. Glenn is survived by his daughter: Lindsay P. Becho (Bertran); grandchildren: Aleyah, Jax, Bertran Jr., and Abriel; brother: Errol J. Pitre (Patricia); and sister: Fay P. Heard (Nolen).
Mr. Pitre was preceded in death by his parents: Floyd and Maria D. Pitre.
Glenn enjoyed fishing and...
Gertrude K. Guidry
Nov 4, 2025
Gertrude Guidry, 90, a native of Galliano and resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Galliano, on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 9 am until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am with burial to follow in Cheramie Cemetery.
Gertrude is survived...
Wildred P. Ougel
Nov 4, 2025
Wildred P. Ougel, 90, a lifelong resident of Larose, LA, entered Heaven on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Visitation will be Friday, November 7, from 11AM until service time at 1PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1PM, with a graveside service and burial to follow in the church cemetery.
She is survived...
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