Obituaries

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

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Earline Mary Theriot

Earline Mary Theriot

Sep 15, 2026

Earline Mary Sampey Theriot, 89, native and resident of Raceland, Louisiana, has passed away on Tuesday, September, 15, 2026.

Mrs. Earline is survived by her children, Susan Pearce, Kevin (Becky) Theriot, Keith (Nancy) Theriot, Douglas Theriot, Ricky Theriot, Nicole Theriot, and Jimmy (Jennifer) Theriot; her 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; her sister, Dolly Sampey (Barry) Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was...

Lilly Rose Trosclair

Lilly Rose Trosclair

Sep 15, 2026

Lilly Rose Trosclair, 88, native of Lockport, LA and resident of Larose, LA passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Mrs. Lilly is survived by sons, Dudley J. “DJ” Trosclair Jr. (Charlene) and Keith Trosclair (Torey); daughter, Dana T. Loupe (George); grandchildren, Jeff M. Trosclair (Renee), Jordan M. Trosclair (Emily), Dusty Ann T. Sanamo, Shanna L. Rogers (Aaron), Jodi L. Landry (Dane);...

Chris Leon Dufrene (Uncle Chris)

Chris Leon Dufrene (Uncle Chris)

Sep 14, 2026

Chris Leon Dufrene, 74, a native and lifelong resident of Gheens, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Chris will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Kacy and Kendyl Dufrene; grandchildren, Sadie, Claire, Raélyn, Mya, and Vincent; great-grandchildren, Iris and Ivy; godchildren, Charles and Jenny Dufrene and Rickey Sampey; and beloved pet, Che-Che. The memories he created with those he...

Maria M Rivera

Maria M Rivera

Sep 14, 2026

Maria M. Rivera, 96, native of Culebra, Puerto Rico and resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Monday, September 14th, 2026.

Maria is survived by her sons, Andres Nieves, Carlos Nieves (Gloria), Angel Nieves, and Marcos Nieves; daughters, Irma Garcia and Mirtha Garcia.

She was preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Inez Rivera; sons, Victor Garcia and Raul Garcia; and...

William "Bill" Henderson Young, Jr.

William "Bill" Henderson Young, Jr.

Sep 14, 2026

William “Bill” Young, Jr., 81 a native of New Orleans, La. and resident of Raceland, La. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Visitation will be at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, La. on September 26, 2026 from 9:30 am until service time. A funeral service will be celebrated at 12:00 noon  with burial at...

Sonia C. Bourgeois

Sonia C. Bourgeois

Sep 12, 2026

Sonia C. Bourgeois, 55, a resident of Des Allemands, LA, passed away on September 12, 2026.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Cody Bourgeois; sons, Joshua and Jansen (Emily); grandchildren, Wyatt, Holden, Jameson and Layton; mother, Patricia Flannigan Cameron; brother, Tommy Cameron; sister, Rita Terrebonne.

She was preceded in death by her father, William M. Cameron and brother, William...

Ruby Ponson Dufrene

Ruby Ponson Dufrene

Sep 11, 2026

Ruby Ponson Dufrene, 96, a native and resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, September 17, 2026 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. Hilary Cemetery.

She is survived by...

Donald Ray Ducote

Donald Ray Ducote

Sep 11, 2026

Donald Ray Ducote, 76, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Avondale, Passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carmelita “Lita” Richard Ducote, daughter, Lindsay M. Ducote-Guidry, grandchildren, Mason W. Ducote, Maddison L. Ducote, and Morgan B. Guidry, goddaughter, Kellie Peyton, sister, Sharon, as well as numerous nieces, nephews,...

Herman "Wally" Joseph Borne

Herman "Wally" Joseph Borne

Sep 11, 2026

Herman “Wally” Joseph Borne, 93, a native of Raceland and recent resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 9 am until the Mass of Christian burial at 11 am with burial to follow in St. Mary...

Seth John Matherne

Seth John Matherne

Sep 8, 2026

Seth John Matherne, 53, a native of Gramercy and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, in Paradis, on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 10 am until the Mass of Christian burial at 11am with burial to follow in St. Gertrude...

Eddie W. Tyler

Eddie W. Tyler

Sep 8, 2026

Eddie W. Tyler, 77, a native of Barataria, LA and a resident of Larose, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:00 am on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at American Legion Hall, 921 Veterans St., Lockport, LA. Religious services at 11:00 am.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn L. Tyler; son, William Tyler...

Jerry D. Matherne

Jerry D. Matherne

Sep 8, 2026

Jerry D. Matherne, 88, a native and resident of Des Allemands, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Monday, September 14, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Paradis, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am with burial to follow in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Des...

Roy Gaudet

Roy Gaudet

Sep 7, 2026

Roy Gaudet, 74, a native and resident of Raceland passed away on Monday, September 7th, 2026.

Mr. Roy is survived by his companion and life partner of 45 years: Dennis Adams.

Mr. Gaudet was preceded in death by his parents: Julius and Wilma G. Gaudet.

Roy was a kind hearted man, that never met a stranger. He would give you the shirt off...

Michael Anthony Detillier

Michael Anthony Detillier

Sep 6, 2026

Michael Anthony Detillier, college and pro football analyst of Mathews, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at age 65.

Mike is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Linda Brown Detillier; his daughter, Stephanie, and her husband, Clyde Verdin, of New Orleans; his daughter, Kimberly, and her husband, Jordan Westmoreland, of Lockport; his greatest joy —...

Ted P. Orgeron

Ted P. Orgeron

Sep 6, 2026

Ted “Chop: Orgeron, 66, a native of Coteau La Sip and a resident of Gheens, LA, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, September 11, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gheens, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in St....

Betty Griffin Duet

Betty Griffin Duet

Sep 6, 2026

Betty Griffin Duet, 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, LA, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

A visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Home, in Galliano, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and will continue at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, in Golden Meadow, on Monday, September 14,...

Eugene William Thibodaux

Eugene William Thibodaux

Sep 6, 2026

Eugene William Thibodaux, more affectionately known to all of us as “Pa”, a native of Thibodaux and a lifelong resident of Raceland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Betty Thibodaux; his children, Lydia Thibodaux (Kim), Lynette...

Vidalia Legendre

Vidalia Legendre

Sep 6, 2026

Vidalia Legendre, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in the presence of her loving family.

She is survived by her sons, Louis Legendre (Diane), Carroll Legendre Jr (Brittney), and David Legendre (Pam); son-in-law, John Borne (Liz); and stepson, Artie Dufrene (Debra); as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great...

Eric Paul Adams

Eric Paul Adams

Sep 3, 2026

Eric Paul Adams, age 43, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was a native of Cut Off and a resident of Galliano, Louisiana.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano on Saturday, September 12, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m....

Francine Blanchard Verrett

Francine Blanchard Verrett

Sep 3, 2026

Francine Marie Blanchard Verrett, 72, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. She was a native of Morgan City and a resident of Houma, Louisiana.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, Louisiana from 10:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m., with burial following...