Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Raceland, Galliano-Cut Off, Houma, and Lockport, LA.

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Lois Legendre Larousse

Lois Legendre Larousse

Jul 21, 2025

Lois Legendre Larousse

February 3, 1934 – July 18, 2025

Mathews, LA

Lois Legendre Larousse, 91, a life-long native and resident of Mathews, LA passed away on July 18, 2025 in her home surrounded by the love, laughter, tears, and peace of God, caretakers, and loved ones. Many thanks to Haydel Memorial Hospice for their transitional guidance, Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Ochsner...

Dudley A. Danos

Dudley A. Danos

Jul 18, 2025

Dudley “Pops” Danos, 78, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Dudley is survived by his daughter, Lace Danos; brothers, Willie Danos (April); sister-in-law, Carol Danos; nieces and nephews, Tessie Toups (Toby), Jared Danos (Jamie), Marcie Dufrene (Aaron), Julia Danos as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by...

Ronda S. Ragas

Ronda S. Ragas

Jul 17, 2025

Ronda S. Ragas, 67, a native of Buras and resident of Houma, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

She is survived by her husband, Richard “Bean” Ragas; daughter, Leah Morrill Ledet (Tim Jr.); grandchildren, Myra, Mazzie and Sage Ledet; siblings, Brian, Marla and Cathy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Scarabin Sr. and Leodille Zeringue Scarabin; siblings,...

Linwood Pierre Terrebonne

Linwood Pierre Terrebonne

Jul 16, 2025

Linwood “Woody” Pierre Terrebonne, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A longtime resident of Galliano and a 1953 Graduate of Golden Meadow High School, Woody, as he was known by nearly every one of his friends and family, was very active in the local civic and business community. He was the long-time former General Manager of L&M...

Karl G. Champagne, Sr.

Karl G. Champagne, Sr.

Jul 15, 2025

Karl “Mike” Champagne, 85, a native of Taft, LA and a resident of Hahnville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial...

Johnny Joseph Orgeron, Sr.

Johnny Joseph Orgeron, Sr.

Jul 15, 2025

Johnny Joseph Orgeron Sr., 79, a native and resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Visitation will be held in his honor at Falgout Funeral Home, in Lockport, LA, on Thursday, July 24th, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland,...

Steve Leonard

Steve Leonard

Jul 14, 2025

Steve “Pa” J. Leonard, 92, a native and resident of Golden Meadow called home by Jesus on Monday, July 14th, 2025.

Mr. Steve is survived by his daughters: Gwen L. Douvillier (Ruel); grandchildren: Christopher Cole (Emily), Joseph Douvillier (Amanda), Megan Adams, Andrew Adams (Adia); great grandchildren: Caleb, Wyatt, Ruel, Ben, Eli, Renée; special nieces: Marcy, Roxanne, Anita, Lera, Lola and Kelly;...

Kern J. Rodriguez

Kern J. Rodriguez

Jul 13, 2025

Kern J. Rodriguez, 72, lived a vibrant life in Raceland, La. filled with love, kindness, and joy. He touched many hearts and will be deeply missed. His spirit will forever inspire those who knew him. He passed away on July 13, 2025 at home with his loving family near his side.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on...

Jimmy Joseph Estay

Jimmy Joseph Estay

Jul 12, 2025

Jimmy Joesph Estay, 71, Native and resident of Larose, La, passed away Saturday July 12, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Estay; parents, Louis and Frances Estay; and brother, Jeffery Estay.

He is survived by his sons, Jamie and Reggie Estay; daughter, Brandi Estay; and grandchildren, Ethan, Tori, Bralee, and Destiny Estay.

A memorial service will be held at...

Joey M. Dorsey

Joey M. Dorsey

Jul 12, 2025

Joey M. Dorsey, 40, a native of Lockport, LA and a resident of Cut Off, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11 am in Holy Savior Mausoleum, Lockport, LA with a gathering to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 719 7th St. Lockport, LA.

Joey is survived by...

Erna Savoie LaBauve

Erna Savoie LaBauve

Jul 11, 2025

Erna Savoie LaBauve, 94, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Erna is survived by her children, Coy LaBauve, and Leslie (Chuck) Martin; her stepchildren, Leah Ellender, and Angela LaBauve; her grandchildren, Erin (Jay) Whitten, Jessica Ellender, Philip (Dulce) Broussard, Renee LaBauve, Craig (Nancy) LaBauve, Chase LaBauve, Alicia (Mike) Kern, Shelby Knight, Alyssa...

Lonis M. Compeaux

Lonis M. Compeaux

Jul 11, 2025

Lonis M. Compeaux, 92, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Cut Off, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 10 am until service time. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Lonis is survived by...

Dennis R. Eslick

Dennis R. Eslick

Jul 9, 2025

Dennis Ray Eslick, 73, a native of Jefferson, TX and a resident of Hahnville, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, LA. A Military Service will be at 11:00 am with burial to follow in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Des Allemands, LA.

He...

Kenneth Wade Mullins

Kenneth Wade Mullins

Jul 8, 2025

Kenneth Wade Mullins, 91, resident of Luling, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Life Church Assembly of God, Boutte, La; with burial to follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling, La.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 70 wonderful years...

Derral J. Kraemer

Derral J. Kraemer

Jul 8, 2025

Derral “Plug” Kraemer, 71, a native and resident of Kraemer, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Kraemer, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived by...

Michael J. Cortez

Michael J. Cortez

Jul 8, 2025

Michael J. Cortez, 81, a native and resident of Des Allemands, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:30 am on Friday, July 11, 2025 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Paradis, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am with burial to follow in St. Gertrude Cemetery,...

Kurt A. Autin

Kurt A. Autin

Jul 7, 2025

Kurt A. Autin, 67, a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Falgout Funeral Home, Lockport, LA. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Trauth Autin; children, Randy...

Elaine Luquette Bourgeois

Elaine Luquette Bourgeois

Jul 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She peacefully departed this life after 92 years with 63 wonderful years of marriage to the love of her life, her “Sweet” — a partnership that was the foundation of her joy and strength.

Visitation will be at St. Mary’s Church on Monday,...

O'Neal Peter Foret, Jr.

O'Neal Peter Foret, Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

O’Neal Peter Foret, Jr., 60, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 9:37 a.m. He was a native Chauvin and resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin on Saturday, July 12, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Burial will...

Noella Marie Walker

Noella Marie Walker

Jul 6, 2025

Noella Marie Walker, 80, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

She is survived by her brother; Noah Walker Jr. (Mary), nephew and niece; Brad Walker (Reginia) and Jennifer Albert (Deven), and her great nephew and nieces; Dexter and Hailey Albert, and Gracelyn and Emilee Walker.

Noella was preceded in death by her parents;...