Obituaries

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

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Marianne Greig Chauffe

Marianne Greig Chauffe

Dec 16, 2024

Marianne G. Chauffe, 88, a native of St. Martinville, La, resident of Lafourche parish for 55 years and a current resident of New Orleans, La passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, hours away from her 89th birthday.

Marianne is survived by her son, Greig Chauffe; daughters, Suzanne Chauffe (Benny) Tullia and Mitzy Chauffe (Kelly) St. Amant; grandchildren, Curtis Chauffe,...

Angel Mary Robert Haydel

Angel Mary Robert Haydel

Dec 15, 2024

Angel Mary Robert Haydel, 59, a native of Ama, La and resident of Luling, La passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

 

Angel is survived by her mother, Marjory Robert, father, Jimmy Robert Sr. and step mother Lena Robert; daughter, Mariah Sill (Henry); brothers, Kippy Robert and Jimmy Robert Jr.; and grandchildren, Henry Sill V, Brooklyn Haydel, and Zandel Haydel. 

 

She was...

James D. Shafer

James D. Shafer

Dec 15, 2024

James D. Shafer, 55, a native of Amarillo, TX and a resident of Des Allemands, LA, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland, LA. Burial will be at Des Allemands Mennonite Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Tammie Rena Shafer; sons, Zachoree...

Jodi Schultz Smith

Jodi Schultz Smith

Dec 14, 2024

Jodi Marie Smith, 46, a resident of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Services are currently pending.

Jodi is survived by her husband of 26 years, Jody Smith Sr.; children, Cody Schultz (Yolanda), Janaé Smith (Max), Jade Champagne (Cody), Jody Smith Jr. (Hydie), Justin Smith (Cynthia), Joshalyn Greisen; brothers; John and Eric Schultz; and 11 grandchildren; and her fur baby...

Dwight W. Walls

Dwight W. Walls

Dec 13, 2024

Dwight Walls, 81, of Bayou Gauche, passed away on December 13, 2024. Born on January 18, 1943, in Itta Bena, Mississippi, he was a devoted husband to Janice Dufrene Walls and a loving father to Bridgette Domengeaux, Derryl Walls, Jenelle Logan, and Glenn Walls.

Dad was industrious and dedicated. He spent all his working years until retirement as a millwright, where...

Alza A. Doucet

Alza A. Doucet

Dec 11, 2024

Alza Anselmi Doucet, 100, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, La. passed away on December 11, 2024.

 Visitation will be on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church from 10:00am until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery.

 Alza is survived by her...

Tish "Lovey" Toups

Tish "Lovey" Toups

Dec 11, 2024

Tish “Lovey” Toups, 53, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on December 11th, 2024. 

Tish is survived by her favorite child: Van; children: Anthony “Pan” Goldsmith (Shea),  Alyssa Matherne (Dylan) and Deacon Vizier; grandchildren: Camelia and Jax, Oliver and Finn; mother: Rebecca “Honey” Toups; siblings: Jenny Toups; godchild: Brett David and friend: Rick Goldsmith. 

She was preceded in death by...

Beatrice "Bea" Terrebonne Galjour

Beatrice "Bea" Terrebonne Galjour

Dec 8, 2024

Beatrice “Bea” Terrebonne Galjour 99, native of South Lafourche, passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Mrs. Bea is survived by her daughter, Cindy (John) Bourgeois; her nieces, Kathy (Sidney) Sandras, and Suzette (Wayne) Hunter; her nephews, Daniel (Sheral) Terrebonne, and Dwayne (Laura) Terrebonne; and step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bea was proceeded in Death by her beloved husband, Harold “Jack” Galjour; her...

Michele Kay Stuart

Michele Kay Stuart

Dec 5, 2024

Michele Kay Stuart, age 58, of Des Allemands Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December

5, 2024.

Michele was born on June 2, 1966, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Patricia K. Roberts and the late

Walter O. Evans.

In February of 1982, she met the love of her life James “Jimmy” Stuart of Cresent, Iowa. They

had their first child Nichole in August of 1983 and...

Theresa "Tee" Marie Cortez Aucoin

Theresa "Tee" Marie Cortez Aucoin

Dec 3, 2024

Theresa “Tee” Marie Cortez Aucoin native of Des Allemands, LA, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2024 at the age of 79. 

 Visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Home, of Raceland, on Friday, December 13th from 6 pm to 9 pm and will continue at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, in Paradis, on Saturday, December 14th from 9 am until...

Tommy Paul Cheramie

Tommy Paul Cheramie

Dec 2, 2024

Tommy P. Cheramie, Sr., 73, a native of Galliano, LA and a resident of Larose, LA, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Larose, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the...

Nessie P. Plaisance

Nessie P. Plaisance

Dec 2, 2024

Nessie P. Plaisance, 86, a native and resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at St. Mary’s Nativity Community Center, Raceland, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

He is survived...

Kenny Doucet

Kenny Doucet

Nov 30, 2024

Kenny Doucet, 57, a native and resident of Galliano passed away on Saturday, November 30th, 2024.

 Mr. Kenny is survived by his daughter: Emily Doucet; siblings: Allen Doucet (Kish), Wayne Doucet (Pam), Kevin Doucet; and his fur baby: Patches; niece: Kaylie Doucet; nephew: Vincent Doucet (Alexandria); and great nephew: Austin Doucet.

 Mr. Doucet was preceded in death by parents: Vincent and Mildred...

Michael J. Picou

Michael J. Picou

Nov 30, 2024

 

Michael Joseph Picou, 75, native and resident of Golden Meadow, passed away on Saturday, November 30th, 2024.

 Michael is survived by his brothers Phillip (Donna) Picou, and Kenneth Picou; his sister, Sheila Picou Collins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Michael was preceded in death by his parents Clebert “Mickey” & Julia Picou.

 Michael will be missed dearly by his family and all who...

Adan Cordova Pacheco

Adan Cordova Pacheco

Nov 29, 2024

Adan Cordova Pacheco, 62, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:22 a.m. He was a native of Rio Grande, Mexico and a resident of Larose, LA.

Adan is survived by his companion, Cheryl McWilliams; children, Cassandra and Adan Max Pacheco; brothers, Raul Pacheco and wife, Rosalba, and Eloy Pacheco and wife, Martha Martinez; sister, Sara Pacheco, and Manuela Pacheco...

Dr. Nicholas Antoine Plaisance

Dr. Nicholas Antoine Plaisance

Nov 29, 2024

 Dr. Nicholas Antoine Plaisance, 74, native of Cut Off, passed away on Friday, November 29th, 2024. Dr. Nicholas is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cleta Fortier Plaisance; his children, Andre (Lori) Plaisance, Angelique Plaisance, and Jeannine Plaisance Barth; and his grandchildren, Nicholas Barth, and Lillian Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Louise Plaisance, and brother,...

Trent Michael Truxillo

Trent Michael Truxillo

Nov 28, 2024

Trent Michael Truxillo, 19, native of Lockport, passed away on Thursday November 28th, 2024. Trent is survived by his loving fiancé and girlfriend of two years, Lena Leboeuf; his parents, Amy (Joshua) Lee, and Jerry Truxillo Jr.; his siblings, Joshua (Kayla), Jacob (Amanda), Heidi (Derek), Chaz (Kristin), Travis (Asia), Hailey (Miles), and Kalie (Tylae); his nieces and nephews, Brenton, Jackson, Emmalyn,...

James "Yogi" Louis Ruiz

James "Yogi" Louis Ruiz

Nov 27, 2024

James “Yogi” Louis Ruiz, 64, native of New Orleans and resident of Larose, passed away on Wednesday, November 27th.

Yogi is survived by his wife of 23 years, Julie Bordelon Ruiz; his daughters, Brooke Ruiz, Sarah Ruiz, Rhea (Cory) Updegraff, Michelle (Tommy) Carr, Abbie (Ludovic) Lee; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild on the way; his brother, David Ruiz; and sisters, Kim...

Donna Orgeron Badeaux

Donna Orgeron Badeaux

Nov 26, 2024

Donna O. Badeaux, 64, a native of Larose, LA and a native of Lockport, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 4, 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 Holy Savior...

Carmen V. McInnis

Carmen V. McInnis

Nov 25, 2024

Carmen V. McInnis, 94, died November 25, 2024 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Manchester on February 23, 1930 the daughter of William and Germaine (Belanger) Vincent. Prior to her retirement she was a cook in Grand Isle, LA., where she resided prior to moving back to Manchester. She volunteered at City Hall in Manchester...