Obituaries

Blaise Matthew Matherne

Dec 29, 2024

Blaise Matthew Matherne, age 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery #2. 

Blaise is survived by his...

Carl John Neubig, Sr.

Dec 26, 2024

Carl John Neubig, Sr., a beloved father, and widowed husband, peacefully passed away at Heritage Manor Nursing Home on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the age of 86. Carl was born on October 9th, 1938 in the City of Plaquemine, Iberville Parish. He served his Country faithfully, and patriotically for eight (8) years as a U.S. Marine Corp Helicopter Pilot....

Wayne "Shorty" Bourg

Dec 26, 2024

Wayne "Shorty" Bourg, age 79, a native of Houma, La. and resident of Gray, La. passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Agnes Domangue Bourg; his children, Sherry Scheffler, Dwayne "Rock" Bourg, and Kimberly Rhodes (Paul); his grandchildren, Lauren Scheffler, Adam Scheffler (Savannah), Brittany Hiner (Brian), Aaron Bourg (Erin), Christian Rhodes (Ruth), Carissa Rhodes and...

Gayle Michael Lewis

Dec 23, 2024

Gayle Michael Lewis, 78, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:30pm. Gayle was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Houma, LA.

Gayle is survived by his loving family; his children, Charles Lewis (Lisa P. Lewis), Chris Lewis (Dana), Jennifer Lewis Hicks (Patrick), and Shane Lewis; grandchildren, Brennan Yates, Kelse Lewis, Amber Lewis, Madison Dobbs, Ashton Hicks,...

Emilie Boudreaux

Dec 23, 2024

Emilie Theresa Boudreaux Emilie Theresa Boudreaux, 88, entered her eternal rest on December 23, 2024. Emilie was a native of Chauvin, LA and a longtime resident of Houma, LA.

A Graveside Service will be held at Church Cemetery on a later date.

Emilie is survived by her loving husband Larry Elliot Boudreaux; her son, Wayne A. Boudreaux and...

Gabe Daniel Gautreaux

Dec 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gabe Daniel Gautreaux, born on May 27, 2005, in Raceland, Louisiana. Gabe left this world on December 23, 2024, at the tender age of 19, leaving behind a profound void in the lives of all who knew him. Residing in Bourg, LA, Gabe was a shining light, a cherished...

Carol Claire Eschete

Dec 22, 2024

Carol Claire Bueche Eschete

11/13/1933 - 12/22/2024

Carol Claire Bueche Eschete, 91, passed away on December 22, 2024. Carol was a native and longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana. In later years, she resided with her son, Dean, daughter-in-law, Margaret and grandson, Andrew, in Saint Louis, Missouri and at the time of her death in Lafayette, Louisiana, with her son and daughter-in-law, Cal...

Peyton Foret

Dec 22, 2024

Peyton Marie Foret, 24, of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and partner. Peyton was a bright light in this world, known for her warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit that touched everyone she encountered.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Peyton's life during a visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home...

Betty Ann Melancon

Dec 22, 2024

Betty Ann Duet Melancon, 85, born May 25th, 1939, in Schriever, Louisiana, was welcomed to her eternal home on December 22nd, 2024, in Houma, Louisiana, surrounded by her loved ones.

The family of Mrs. Betty Melancon would like to invite Mrs. Betty's family and friends to attend a visitation on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Maria Immaculata Catholic Church...

Paulette Drott

Dec 20, 2024

Paulette Potter Drott, 78, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:23 am. Paulette was a native and resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Monday, December 23, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the start of the service at Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM on the...

Beau Haydel

Dec 18, 2024

Beau John Haydel, 43, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:23pm. Beau was a native and resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, December 23, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma, LA from 1:00pm until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Enid Pellegrin LeBlanc

Dec 16, 2024

Enid Margaret Pellegrin LeBlanc, 93, born February 12, 1931 of Houma, loving wife, best friend and soulmate of Morris Joseph LeBlanc for 57 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The people she loved so dearly and with ALL of her heart on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Visitation will be from 4 – 8 pm this Sunday,...

Drusella "Sis" Guidry

Dec 16, 2024

Drusella "Sis" Luke Guidry, 92, a native of Houma, LA and resident of Monroe, LA; passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:05am.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Visitation will continue on Monday, December 23, 2024 at St. Bernadette Catholic...

Ronald Joseph Babin

Dec 16, 2024

Ronald Joseph Babin, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on April 24, 1946, in Houma, Louisiana, Ronald lived a life filled with love, hard work, and cherished moments with family.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation in his honor on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Chauvin Funeral...

Jesse Anthony Bonvillain

Dec 16, 2024

Jesse Anthony Bonvillain, age 74, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service Saturday, December 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. 

Jesse is survived by his brother, Tommy Bonvillain; his sisters, Jean Collins (Speedy), Janet Seago, Amy James...

Smokey James McClain

Dec 14, 2024

Smokey James McClain (and yes that's his real name), a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, nephew, paran, and friend, passed away on December 14, 2024, at the age of 39. Born on July 31, 1985, in Houma, Louisiana, Smokey spent his early years growing up in Panama City, Florida, with his father and Florida family. 

Smokey's journey through life was made...

Barbara Henry LeBlanc

Dec 11, 2024

Barbara Henry LeBlanc, 86, passed away December 11, 2024 at 9:45 PM surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of Houma, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation Saturday December 21, 2024 at Annunziata Catholic Church from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.

Barbara...

Carol A. Frederick

Dec 11, 2024

It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Carol A. Frederick, who departed this life on December 11, 2024, in his cherished home in Chauvin, Louisiana. Born on December 3, 1952, in Morgan City, LA, Carol lived a life full of adventure, love, and passion for the outdoors.

Carol is survived by his daughters, Kayla LeBouef...

Ena Marie Blanchard Savoie

Dec 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ena B Savoie, age 95, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, who departed on Monday December 9, 2024, at the age of 95. 

Born on October 1, 1929, Ena was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved cooking, fishing, gardening and thrifting with her sister,...

Mary Jane Bergeron

Dec 8, 2024

Mary Jane Trahan Bergeron, age 87, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Mary is survived by her sons, Philip Bergeron and Thomas Bergeron (Sue); her daughters, Phyllis Callahan (Allen), and Bonnie Bergeron Verrett (Dinah); her grandchildren, Chris Bergeron, Thai Callahan (Sherry May) and Austin Verrett; her great-grandchildren, Bayah Bergeron, Paul Ricardo Callahan and...