Obituaries

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

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Reed Michael Cheramie

Reed Michael Cheramie

Jul 27, 2024

Reed Michael Cheramie, 62, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:40 p.m. He was a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Cut Off, LA.

A Private service will be held at later date.

Reed is survived by his wife of 36 years, Stephanie Cheramie; daughter, Tori Cheramie; and sister, Valli C. Cantrelle.

Reed was preceded in death by his...

Ambrose Anthony Estay, Jr.

Ambrose Anthony Estay, Jr.

Jul 27, 2024

Ambrose “Butch” Anthony Estay Jr., 77, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:25 p.m. He was a native of Paradis, LA and a resident of Raceland, LA.

 Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Paradis on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m. until a Mass of Christian...

Clarice Ledet Lane Lepine

Clarice Ledet Lane Lepine

Jul 26, 2024

Clarice Ledet Lane Lepine, 92, a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at St. Hilary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

She...

Ramona P. Williams

Ramona P. Williams

Jul 25, 2024

Ramona P. Williams, 91, a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2024.

 

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, July 27th 2024 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, in Golden Meadow, from 9:00 am until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with...

Irene LeCompte Lyons

Irene LeCompte Lyons

Jul 24, 2024

Irene Marie LeCompte Lyons, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:54 a.m. She was a native and resident of Chauvin, LA.

 Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 p.m. with burial...

Darrel James Ledet

Darrel James Ledet

Jul 22, 2024

Darrel James Ledet 48, born November 1, 1975, a native of Cut Off, Louisiana Passed away at his residence on July 22, 2024. 

He is survived by his wife Melissa Ledet, daughters Kristy Ledet, Lexus Mulkey and Megan Mulkey, sons Aaron Ledet and Leo Mulkey, parents Philip and Mary Ledet, 5 grandchildren, siblings Nina Ledet, Jody Williams (Henry Williams), Sara Brown...

Roy A. Lirette

Roy A. Lirette

Jul 21, 2024

Roy A. Lirette, 67, a native and resident of Boutte, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Visitation will be from 10:30 am until 11:30 am on Friday, August 2, 2024 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 Mt. Airy Cemetery, Boutte,...

Todd John Degruise

Todd John Degruise

Jul 19, 2024

Todd John Degruise, 54, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, after a 9-month battle with cancer.

 

Visitation will be held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 23rd from 9 am until service time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11am with burial to follow in St. Mary...

James Dufrene

James Dufrene

Jul 18, 2024

James Dufrene, age 83, a native of Larose and resident of Cottonport, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 22nd from 9:30 am until service time at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12 noon with burial to follow in...

David P. Naquin

David P. Naquin

Jul 17, 2024

David P. Naquin, 60, a native of Golden Meadow, LA and a resident of Galliano, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial...

Harris "Jay" Matherne, III

Harris "Jay" Matherne, III

Jul 17, 2024

Harris “Jay’ Matherne III, 46, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Boutte passed away on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024.

 Jay is survived by his loving wife of 20 years: Melissa Dutreix Matherne; his sons: Jean-Paul Matherne and Jace Matherne; his parents: Harris Jr. and Sharon M. Matherne; his sister: Shelley Matherne Hokkanen (Eric); in-laws: Chris and Sandra Dutreix; brother-in-law:...

Joanna Walker Rotolo

Joanna Walker Rotolo

Jul 16, 2024

Joanna Walker Rotolo, 83, a native and resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Holy Savior Little Church, Lockport, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

She is survived by...

Ronald "Costette" Bruce

Ronald "Costette" Bruce

Jul 16, 2024

Ronald “Costette” J. Bruce, 85, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Tuesday. July 16, 2024.

 Mr. Ronald is survived by his children: Cindy Walker (Pat), Dena Gravois (David), Jad Bruce (Serena); grandchildren: James Walker Jr. (Jen), and Carlie Thibodaux (Chaz); great grandchildren: Jackson, Kathryn, Brooklyn, Cohen, and Brady; and brother: Michael Bruce.

 Mr. Bruce was preceded in death by...

Roy A. Williams

Roy A. Williams

Jul 15, 2024

Roy A. Williams, 91, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle passed away on Monday, July 15th, 2024.

 Mr. Roy is survived by his son: Glenn A. Williams; daughter: Pamela Williams Guidry; grandchildren: Skylynn Williams, Wendy Williams Nunez (Santos), Kyle Williams, Chloé Guidry, and Cydney Guidry; great grandchildren: Kaden Valenzuela, Yazmin Nunez, Zoey Dantin, Oaklyn Bruce; daughter in...

Lucia "Lucy" Danos Anselmi

Lucia "Lucy" Danos Anselmi

Jul 14, 2024

Lucia “Lucy” Geralda Danos Anselmi, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was a native and resident of Galliano, LA. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at the House of Prayer Church in Larose on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with burial following...

Norris Thomas Griffin

Norris Thomas Griffin

Jul 13, 2024

Norris T. Griffin, 72, a native and resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, LA and from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Holy Savior Little Church, Lockport, LA. A Mass of Christian...

Lamar "Pop" Gene Lowry

Lamar "Pop" Gene Lowry

Jul 12, 2024

Lamar “Pop” Gene Lowry, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was a native of Coushatta and resident of Lockport, LA.

Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with burial following...

Lenette Mary Pellegrin

Lenette Mary Pellegrin

Jul 12, 2024

Lenette Mary Pellegrin, 57, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was a native and resident of Chauvin, LA. 

 Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma on Friday, July 19, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m. until a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. with burial following in St. Elie Cemetery...

Burke "T-Burke" Pitre

Burke "T-Burke" Pitre

Jul 12, 2024

Burke “T-Burke” Pitre, 63, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off passed away on Friday, July 12th, 2024.

 Mr. Burke is survived by his daughter: Nikki Rousse husband Joshua L. Rousse; granddaughters: Parker Hebert and Porter Rousse; and siblings: Terral Pitre, Barbara Rebstock, Robin Pitre, Donna Collins, Johanna Matherne, Jacinda Blanchard, Melissa LeBlanc.

Mr. Pitre was preceded in death by...

Kenneth Forbes

Kenneth Forbes

Jul 11, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Forbes, 62, a resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Falgout Funeral Home, Lockport, LA.

He is survived by his son, Steven Forbes; grandchildren, Abel and Stiles Forbes; former wife, Sandy Davidson; mother, Janet Kujawski; step-father, Ski Kujawski; sister, Bonnie Ezell...