Obituaries in Houma, LA | Houma Today (2024)

Friday, April 19, 2024

Janell AucoinJanell Percle Aucoin, 68, died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:49 PM. Born November 4, 1955 she was a native of Choupic, Louisiana and resident...Janell Percle Aucoin, 68, died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:49 PM. Born November 4, 1955 she was a native of Choupic, Louisiana and resident of Labadieville, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Tuesday,...Ordoyne Funeral Home

Willie J. BecnelAge 88Thibodaux, LAWillie J. Becnel, 88, a native of Vacherie, Louisiana and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana passed away on April 18, 2024.A visitation will be held in...Willie J. Becnel, 88, a native of Vacherie, Louisiana and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana passed away on April 18, 2024.A visitation will be held in his honor on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Our Lady...Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc.

Audry KeenAge 93Houma, LAAudry Mae Keen, a native and resident of Houma, age 93, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 17, 2024. Family...Audry Mae Keen, a native and resident of Houma, age 93, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 17, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a visitation in her honor...Chauvin Funeral Home

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Martharine HunterAge 96Houma, LAMartharine Porche Hunter, a cherished soul known for her kindness and devotion, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, in Houma, Louisiana, at the age...Martharine Porche Hunter, a cherished soul known for her kindness and devotion, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, in Houma, Louisiana, at the age of 96. Born on May 19, 1927, in Eagle Island,...Chauvin Funeral Home

Mae Duplantis Theriot LedetMae Duplantis Theriot Ledet, age 101,passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation for Mae...Mae Duplantis Theriot Ledet, age 101,passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation for Mae on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Chauvin Funeral Home in...Chauvin Funeral Home

Francis MatherneAge 87Francis Matherne, 87 a native and resident of Raceland, La. passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.Visitation will be Saturday, June 1, 2024 at St....Francis Matherne, 87 a native and resident of Raceland, La. passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.Visitation will be Saturday, June 1, 2024 at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church from 9:00am until service time....Falgout Funeral Home

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Harrison Gill, Jr.Age 100On Monday morning, April 8, 2024, Harrison went home to the Lord. He reached a personal goal on February 21st this year when he celebrated...On Monday morning, April 8, 2024, Harrison went home to the Lord. He reached a personal goal on February 21st this year when he celebrated his 100th birthday. Harrison always had a quick smile and...Chauvin Funeral Home

Tammy Marie Terns ToupsAge 44Bayou Blue, LATammy Marie Terns Toups of Bayou Blue, 44, was released to her heavenly home Friday, April 12, 2024, after a fierce battle stemming from complications...Tammy Marie Terns Toups of Bayou Blue, 44, was released to her heavenly home Friday, April 12, 2024, after a fierce battle stemming from complications of a stroke.She was born in Utica, New York, raised...Samart Funeral Home-West Park

Monday, April 15, 2024

Larry Peter ChauvinAge 88Ruston, LALarry Peter Chauvin passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, integrity, and compassion. Born February 6, 1936, in New...Larry Peter Chauvin passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, integrity, and compassion. Born February 6, 1936, in New Orleans, LA, he was a cherished son, brother, husband, father,...

Rosalie LaRose DuetAge 82Houma, LARosalie LaRose Duet, 82, a native and resident of Houma, LA passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.Rosalie is survived by her grandchildren, Cassidy Baham,...Rosalie LaRose Duet, 82, a native and resident of Houma, LA passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.Rosalie is survived by her grandchildren, Cassidy Baham, Corey Guidry, Shawn Guidry and Brandon Guidry; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters,...Falgout Funeral Home

Dalmas "Teeny" Gros, Jr.Thibodaux, LADalmas "Teeny" Gros, Jr., 79, a lifetime resident of Thibodaux, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 8, 2024. Teeny is preceded in death...Dalmas "Teeny" Gros, Jr., 79, a lifetime resident of Thibodaux, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 8, 2024. Teeny is preceded in death by his parent Dalmas and Angeline Debois Gros; brother, Deoma...Ordoyne Funeral Home

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Hilda Fanguy GuidryAge 97Hilda Fanguy Guidry, 97, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Thursday, April 11th, 2024.Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation...Hilda Fanguy Guidry, 97, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Thursday, April 11th, 2024.Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at Our Lady of the...Falgout Funeral Home

Hilda Fanguy GuidryAge 91Hilda Fanguy Guidry, 91, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Thursday, April 11th, 2024.Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation...Hilda Fanguy Guidry, 91, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Thursday, April 11th, 2024.Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at Our Lady of the...Falgout Funeral Home

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Eleanor Seal TravircaAge 77Lockport, LA, LAEleanor Seal Travirca, a native of Independence, LA and resident of Lockport, LA passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, age 77.Visitation will be held...Eleanor Seal Travirca, a native of Independence, LA and resident of Lockport, LA passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, age 77.Visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, LA on Monday, April...Falgout Funeral Home

Friday, April 12, 2024

Dr. Ray Cinnater, M.D.Age 88Ray Cinnater, M.D., 88, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 1:14 PM. Born June 26, 1935, he was a native of St. Louis, Missouri...Ray Cinnater, M.D., 88, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 1:14 PM. Born June 26, 1935, he was a native of St. Louis, Missouri and longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana.A visitation will be held...Chauvin Funeral Home

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Ledie "Cathy" SimonAge 72Thibodaux, LALedie "Cathy" Simon, 72, a native of Dulac and resident of Thibodaux , passed away on April 7, 2024.A visitation will be held in her...Ledie "Cathy" Simon, 72, a native of Dulac and resident of Thibodaux , passed away on April 7, 2024.A visitation will be held in her honor on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Samart Funeral Home...Samart Funeral home of Houma LLC – WEST PARK

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Floyd MelanconFloyd “Tardy” Joseph Melancon, 90, a native and resident of Houma, LA, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.Floyd is survived by his wife of 70...Floyd “Tardy” Joseph Melancon, 90, a native and resident of Houma, LA, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.Floyd is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marie Levron Melancon; his son, Gregory Melancon; his daughter,...Melancon

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The Houma Courier is a newspaper published daily in Houma, Louisiana, United States, covering Terrebonne Parish.

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The Advocate is Louisiana's largest daily newspaper. Based in Baton Rouge, it serves the southern portion of the state. Separate editions for New Orleans, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate, and for Acadiana, The Acadiana Advocate, are published.

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Obituaries in Massachusetts and other parts of New England can generally be found in the local town or county papers. Many obituaries for Boston and the surrounding area can be found in: Boston Athenaeum. Index of Obituaries in Boston Newspapers, 1704-1800.

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