Obituaries

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

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Richard "RJ" Compeaux III

Richard "RJ" Compeaux III

Sep 10, 2023

Richard “RJ” Compeaux, III, resident of Larose, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the age 71. RJ is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Theriot Compeaux; children, Richard “Richie” Compeaux IV and Meagan C. Callais (Stephen); grandchildren, Cecilia and Oscar Callais; mother, Lonis Cheramie Compeaux; siblings, Ricky Compeaux (Wayne Foret), Myra...

Johnson Vincent Chouest

Johnson Vincent Chouest

Sep 10, 2023

Johnson “T-John” Vincent Chouest, 66, a native of Galliano, LA and a resident of Franklinton, LA, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galliano, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in...

Moise Patrick Ford Jr.

Moise Patrick Ford Jr.

Sep 10, 2023

Moise Patrick Ford, Jr., passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland on Friday, September 22, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00...

Russell E. Arcement, Jr.

Russell E. Arcement, Jr.

Sep 9, 2023

Russell E. Arcement, Jr., 84, a native of Rita and resident of Lockport passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Visitation will be held at Holy Savior Little Church on Saturday, September 16th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He is...

Juanita Ann Becnel Haydel

Juanita Ann Becnel Haydel

Sep 8, 2023

Juanita Ann Becnel Haydel, PHD, 74, a native and resident of Luling passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. Visitation will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 12th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in St. Charles Cemetery. Juanita is survived...

Perry A. Cortez, Sr.

Perry A. Cortez, Sr.

Sep 7, 2023

Perry A. Cortez, Sr., 70, a native of Kraemer and resident of Raceland passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Perry is survived by his sons, Edgar (Tiffany) Cortez, and Perry A. Cortez, Jr.; brothers, Dennis Cortez, and Dwayne Cortez; sister, Patsy Trosclair; grandchildren, Abby Cortez, Chloe Cortez, Braxton Cortez, and Sailor Cortez. Perry was preceded in death by his...

Carolyn Rodrigue Marse

Carolyn Rodrigue Marse

Sep 6, 2023

Carolyn Rodrigue Marse, 85, a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Labadieville, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Visitation will be from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 2085 St. Mary St., Thibodaux, LA and from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, September 11,...

Sgm Bobby J. Franklin

Sgm Bobby J. Franklin

Sep 6, 2023

SGM Bobby J. Franklin, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2023. Bobby is survived by his wife of 70 years Carole, children; Bobby (Terry), John, Kathy, and James (Yelonda), nine grandchildren; Hillary, Heather (Ryan), Johnny (Lindsey), Aaron (Ashley), Kevin, Trevor, Cody, Ashley (Parrish), and Alyssa (Thomas), 10 great-grandchildren, Mason, Kendall, Ryan, Jr., Maddie, Gabby,...

Joyce "Papa Cong" Robichaux

Joyce "Papa Cong" Robichaux

Sep 5, 2023

Joyce J. “Papa Cong” Robichaux, 92, a native and resident of Raceland passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Home on Saturday September 9th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. with burial to following St, Mary Cemetery. Joyce...

Rachel Melancon Pierce

Rachel Melancon Pierce

Sep 4, 2023

Rachel Melancon Pierce, 57, a native and resident of Cut Off, LA passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, LA from 9:00AM until time of service. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00AM. Burial will follow in...

Dino A. Tregle

Dino A. Tregle

Sep 1, 2023

Dino A. Tregle, 64, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Tregle; children, Dustin Tregle (Megan) and Casey Gerhardt (Dominic); grandchildren, AnnaBelle, Desireé, Bethonie, Jordan, Peyton and Kassie; brother, Vincent Tregle; sisters, Adaline Comardelle and Joyce Matherne. He...

Antonio German Abalos Jr.

Antonio German Abalos Jr.

Sep 1, 2023

Antonio German Abalos, Jr., 68, a native of Havana. Cuba and resident of Bayou Blue, La passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. Antonio leaves to cherish his memories his Wife, Maria Carmen Abalos; as well as his brothers and sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Antonio Abalos, Sr. Antonio was a graduate of Nicholls...

Willie Edd Windham, Ii

Willie Edd Windham, Ii

Sep 1, 2023

Willie Edd Windham, II. 40, a native and resident of Raceland, La. went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, September, 1, 2023. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Living Word Church located at 1916 Highway 311, Schriever, La. from 9:00am until service time. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00am. Willie is survived by...

Ricky J. Chiasson

Ricky J. Chiasson

Aug 31, 2023

Ricky J. Chiasson, 56, a native and resident of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Ricky is survived by his wife, Samantha “Sam” B. Chiasson; son, Rhys J. Chiasson (Sadie); stepchildren, Rance, Mandi and Dylon Matherne; grandchildren, Hardin and Jensin; 11 step-grandchildren; mother, Helen Dufrene Chiasson; brothers, Robert J. “Brud” Chiasson III (Brenda), Russell J. Chiasson; sister, Roxanne...

Edward "Scratch" Joseph Eschete Jr

Edward "Scratch" Joseph Eschete Jr

Aug 31, 2023

Mr. Edward “Scratch” Joseph Eschete Jr, age 72, of the Mirror Lake Community, Villa Rica, GA unexpectedly passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home. Ed was born December 9, 1950 in Houma, LA, the son of the late Edward “Smokey” Joseph Eschete Sr. and the late Shirley Lee Eschete. He was raised Catholic attending St. Francis de Sales...

Dean G. Toups

Dean G. Toups

Aug 30, 2023

Dean G. Toups, 72, a native and resident of Gheens, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gheens, LA. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am. He is survived by his wife, Carlotta Pitre Toups; daughter, Debbie Toups...

Ernest E. Kiger

Ernest E. Kiger

Aug 29, 2023

Ernest E. Kiger, resident of Cut Off, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Saturday, September 9th from 9 am until service time. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 am. Ernest is survived by his wife of 38 years, Beth Talamo Kiger; children, Ernest Jr. (Wonda),...

Lula Mae Matherne

Lula Mae Matherne

Aug 27, 2023

Lula Mae Riviere, 90, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, LA. Religious service will be at 12:00 pm. She is survived by her son, Paul “Butch” Adams; granddaughter, Courtney Farries (Jeremy); great...

Gail Ann Plaisance Serigny

Gail Ann Plaisance Serigny

Aug 25, 2023

Gail Ann Plaisance Serigny, 70, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023. Visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano on Tuesday, August 29th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and resume on Wednesday August 30th from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Kate Marie Adams Plaisance

Kate Marie Adams Plaisance

Aug 25, 2023

Kate Marie Adams Plaisance, 87, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Lockport, LA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, LA from 10:00AM until time of service. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12:00 Noon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Kate is survived by...