Obituaries

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

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Velma Plaisance Arabie

Velma Plaisance Arabie

Jun 4, 2025

Velma Luciana Plaisance Arabie, 99, affectionately known as Maw-Maw Arabie or “Honeybun” died Wednesday June 4, 2025.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 7, at 9 a.m. until funeral time at St. Hilary Catholic Church, in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

Born August 17, 1925 in Vacherie,...

Frank "Paco" Besson Sr.

Frank "Paco" Besson Sr.

Jun 3, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Frank “Paco” Besson Sr. He passed away Tuesday June 3, 2025. He was a beloved member of the Grand Isle Community whose love for family, friends and Grand Isle goes unmatched. He left behind a legacy of unwavering devotion to the people he loved and the people who...

Dale Jude Acosta

Dale Jude Acosta

Jun 2, 2025

Dale Jude Acosta, 71, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Dale is survived by his wife of 50 years, Wanda Plaisance Acosta; son, Jason Paul Acosta (Tisa); daughter, Jessica Acosta Kraemer (Steven); grandchildren, Brody, Brandt, Kyler, Whitney and Kaelynn; brothers, Emery Acosta, Marvin Acosta, Ronald Acosta as well as numerous nieces...

Glenn R. Durbin

Glenn R. Durbin

Jun 2, 2025

Glenn R. Durbin, 77, a resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, LA. Military Honors will be at 10:00 am. Religious services will be at 11:00 am.

He is survived by his wife, Celia Durbin; daughters, Shelley Foster (William),...

Jonathan James Bourg

Jonathan James Bourg

Jun 1, 2025

Jonathan “Jon Jon” James Bourg, 28, a native Golden Meadow and resident of Larose passed away on Sunday, June 1st, 2025.

Jonathan is survived by his babe: Emily Griffin; his baby girls and princesses: Rachel Ruth and Jonnie Lynn; father: Daniel “T-Boone” Barrios, II; brother: Dylan Shane Leissner; sister: Tesla Lynn Barrios (Holden Kieff); nephews: Bentley Billiot, Rage Lyons; paw paw:...

Judy Teresa Eymard

Judy Teresa Eymard

Jun 1, 2025

Judy Teresa Eymard, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 12:55 a.m. She was a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, LA.

Judy is survived by her daughter, Marlo Lafont Cheramie and husband, Tommy “Pookie” Jr.; grandchildren, Aaron Cheramie (Lauren), Gabrielle Cheramie (Taylor Folse); great-grandchildren, Aubree and Colton Cheramie, Holden and Cooper Folse; siblings, Gary Eymard, Sr....

Logun Charles Bates

Logun Charles Bates

May 30, 2025

Logun C. Bates, 27, a resident of Luling, LA, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Des Allemands Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife, Amber Bates; son, Bryer Charles Bates; step parents, Teddy and Jan Meyers; mother-in-law, Bonnie Cologne; brothers, Brady Anderson,...

Ouida Falgout Guidroz

Ouida Falgout Guidroz

May 30, 2025

Ouida Falgout Guidroz, 98, a native of Gheens, LA and a resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Raceland Presbyterian Church. Religious services will be at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her daughters, Mitzi...

Jimmie Paul Allemand

Jimmie Paul Allemand

May 30, 2025

Jimmie P. Allemand, 74, a resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Freeman Allemand; sons, Jason Allemand and Jeramie Allemand (Angelique) and grandchildren, Jordan Allemand and Emily Allemand.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Emily Allemand and sisters, Mary Helen Adams and Elsie Charpentier.

Falgout Funeral Home is...

Brenda M. Rodrigue

Brenda M. Rodrigue

May 30, 2025

Brenda Rodrigue, 85, a native of Taylorsville, TX and resident of Larose, LA passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 30th, 2025.

Mrs. Brenda is survived by her children: Debbie Richoux (Dudley), Donna Paal (Thomas), Les Rodrigue (Rachel); grandchildren: Andre’ Brunet (Gabryell), Armand Brunet (Lindsay), Logan Goeman (Austin), Marcy Rodrigue, Courtney Guffey (Evan), Bethany Daigle (Jeremy),...

Bessie Babin Legendre

Bessie Babin Legendre

May 30, 2025

Bessie “Granny” “GiGi’ Babin Legendre, 88, a native of Luling, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, June 9, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Thibodaux, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in...

Emelda Eschete Plaisance

Emelda Eschete Plaisance

May 29, 2025

Emelda Plaisance, 74, a native and resident of Larose, LA, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, LA. Religious services will be at 11:00 am.

She is survived by her son, Bobby Plaisance, Jr., daughter, Charlene Plaisance, grandchildren, Jonnie, Jasmine, Madison and Kylie;...

Juventino V. Barrera, Sr.

Juventino V. Barrera, Sr.

May 28, 2025

Juventino “Tino” V. Barrera, Sr., 90, resident of Raceland, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Tino is survived by his loving wife, Maria Cavazos Barrera; his children, Mary Cortez, Ramon (Dawn) Barrera, Juventino Barrera Jr., Daniel (Kelly) Barrera, Michelle (Kevin) Harp, and Leslie (Wesley) Chatagnier; his grandchildren, Jacob (Jessie) Cortez, Wesley (Shannon) Barrera, Rebecca (Jacob Brogden) Barrera, Brenna (Aaron) Barrera...

Raleigh Dominic Pitre

Raleigh Dominic Pitre

May 27, 2025

Raleigh Dominic Pitre, better known as Bosco, was born in Golden Meadow on December 20, 1935. He passed away peacefully at 89, on May 27, 2025.

He is married to Lois Catherine Callais for 69 loving years. He is survived by his devoted wife Lois and their 6 children: Donna Carpenter (Richard), Marty Pitre (Laura), Jody Pitre (Monique), Mitchell Pitre (Nikki),...

Larry James Cheramie

Larry James Cheramie

May 26, 2025

Larry James Cheramie, 81, a resident of Raceland, Louisiana, and native of Morgan City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 26, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Glenda Rivet Cheramie, daughters Angella Callais (Chad), Cherri Slade Foret and Jaime Lynn Falcon (Kirby Jr.); Grandchildren Dr. Nicholas Callais (Abby), Noah Callais, Bryce John...

Louis "Louie" LeBlanc

Louis "Louie" LeBlanc

May 26, 2025

With heavy hearts and heartfelt gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Louis “Louie” Edward LeBlanc, a native of New Orleans, and longtime resident of Larose and Luling, LA. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 75.

Louie, a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a 4th...

Al Dwayne Kibodeaux

Al Dwayne Kibodeaux

May 25, 2025

Al Dwayne Kibodeaux, 58, native of Marathon, FL. and resident of Galliano, LA., passed away on Sunday, May 25th, 2025.

Al is survived by his children, James (Annie) Kibodeaux, John Kibodeaux, Gabriel (Alexis) Kibodeaux, and Brittany (Brad) Hellemn; his grandchildren, Bryleigh, Hazel, Owen, Emma, and Zade Kibodeaux, Austin Cheramie, Zoey Hellemn, and Cyrus, Marcus, and Kira Galliano; and his mother, Bernice...

Charles Joseph Griffin

Charles Joseph Griffin

May 25, 2025

With heavy hearts and grateful souls, we remember the life of Charles Joseph Griffin, a native of Golden Meadow, LA, and a resident of Cut Off, LA, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at the age 91 surrounded by the love of his family. He was a man full of joy, laughter, and boundless warmth—a light in...

Richard Anthony Orgeron

Richard Anthony Orgeron

May 22, 2025

Richard Anthony Orgeron, 81, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport passed away on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025.

Mr. Richard is survived by his beb of 61 years: Nellie Orgeron; children: Ricky A. Orgeron (Angie), Reginald Orgeron, Ernie Orgeron (Sue), Brenda Bolton (Mike), Danielle Orgeron; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and siblings: Arthur Orgeron, Jr., Clovis Orgeron, Alvin Orgeron, Peggy...

Kenneth Paul Bourgeois

Kenneth Paul Bourgeois

May 19, 2025

Kenneth Paul Bourgeois, age 64, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:03 a.m. He was a native Houma, LA and a resident of Monticello, MS.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma on Friday, May 30, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May...