AUBIN, J. WARREN (K5DVQ)
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died peacefully in his home at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, surrounded by his family. He was 82 and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. He was a retired broadcasting engineer of WAFB-TV, Channel 9, and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. An amateur radio operator for 58 years, he was a member of BRARC, ARRL, QCWA, Old China Hands, Society of Wave Pioneers and the Houma-Thibodaux Amateur Radio Club. A parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, he served as an usher and Eucharistic minister. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Virgie Olivier Aubin, a native of Plaquemine; three daughters and their families, Ann Aubin Pulliam of Zachary, her husband, Dan Pulliam, and their two children, Katelyn and Hunter Pulliam, Marie L. Aubin, and Norma J. Aubin and her husband, Greg P. Sanders, all of Baton Rouge; and two brothers, Albert Aubin of Carmichael, Calif., and Thomas Aubin of Sacramento, Calif., and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, Warren N. Aubin and Mary Falvey Aubin, who were of Baton Rouge; and six brothers. His family wishes to thank Dr. David Hanson and staff, Dr. Carl Luikart and staff, and St. Joseph Hospice for their excellent treatment and care. Visitation at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 2250 Main St., from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, until memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Donald Blanchard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
BIGGERS, AUDREY LUTTRELL
A devoted and loving mother, grandmother and friend and a retired school teacher in Plaquemine, and at the Louisiana School for the Blind in Baton Rouge, she died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at St. James Health and Wellness Center. She was 82, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Hedley, Texas. Visiting at Broadmoor United Methodist Church from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Ken Carroll. Survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Bob Bradley, Dugie and David Graham and Donna and Charlie Carville; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Melanie Biggers; a brother, Lonnie Luttrell; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, M.W. Biggers; parents, Bessie and Ollie Luttrell; a brother, Carroll Luttrell; a sister, Virginia Gore; and a daughter, Carol Sue Biggers. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Paul and Andrew Graham, Ryan and Blake Carville and John and Michael Biggers. She received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from LSU. She was a member of United Methodist Women at Broadmoor United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener, traveler and painter, and volunteer at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Special thanks to Dr. Jed Morris, Wendy Tolliver, Gloria Anderson and all the staff at St. James Health and Wellness Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Broadmoor United Methodist Church.
BRADLEY, PETER PATRICK "PETE"
A retired AT&T; manager and resident of Gonzales, he died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at his residence. He was 62 and a native of Buffalo, N.Y. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served in Vietnam. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at Emmanuel Catholic Church, Chopin, from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Monday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Sue Bradley, Gonzales; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Peter Patrick Bradley Jr., Covington, William E. Bradley, Loranger, Michael S. and Chrissy Bradley, Gonzales, and Randy L. and Amy Bradley, Jefferson; a brother, William Bradley, Dallas; and two grandchildren, William Bradley, Loranger, and Drew Elizabeth Bradley, Jefferson. Preceded in death by parents, William and Annie Bradley. He was a member of Knights of Columbus.
CAPELLO, HOWARD "CUBBIE"
A retired clerk with Union Pacific Railroad with 40 years of service and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor Nursing Home. He was 79 and a native of Donaldsonville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served aboard the battleship USS New Mexico. Visiting at St. Jude Catholic Church from 10 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. David Allen. Interment in Prairieville Community Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Lou Ann Duplessis; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Lester Gassert, Washington, Kan., and Joyce and Harold Tridico, Gonzales; and a devoted sister-in-law, Evelyn Lafitte. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Edmund Capello and Lillie B. Capello Cain; three brothers, Joe, James and Arthur Capello; and six sisters, Delma C. Hughes, Ethel C. Caballero, Aline C. Hebert, Beulah C. Milam, Gertrude C. Simoneaux and Addie L. Dyer. Many thanks go out to the priest, nuns and staff at Ollie Steele Burden Manor for their love and support shown to us while we were there.
DiGIROLAMO, NICKY M.
A retired operator for BREC with 25 years of service, he died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at his residence. He was 55 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Sam Maranto. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Vita D. and Kelly J. Manno, Sr., Baton Rouge; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Lou Digirolamo, Greenwell Springs; nephews, Jimmy Manno, Kenneth Manno and Dwayne Digirolamo; great-nephews, Sean Cunningham, Kyle Manno, Eric Lee, Justin Digirolamo, Jay Simoneaux, Jared Simoneaux and Walker Griffon; nieces, Ginger Morris, Paula Cunningham, Margo Digirolamo, Tonia Griffon, Sonia Simoneaux, Nicole Manno and Kelley Cunningham; and a great-niece, Mattie Griffon. Preceded in death by parents, Nick and Josephine Digirolamo. He was a member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church. The Manno family requests no flowers. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 5215 Essen Lane, Suite 10, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The family would like to thank Ginny Barden, Ernest Vocke, Linda, Nancy, Sandy, Michelle, Mrs. Mary and Jean for their tender loving care. We could not have done this without your love and help.
AGNEW, MARY ELIZABETH MONTAN "BETTY"
A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, at 6:45 a.m. at her home. She was 79. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Rick Pitcher. Interment in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her longtime caregiver, Mary Ray of Zachary; cousin, Mai Francis Doles of Plain Dealing; and numerous second cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, Lincoln Miller "Pete" Agnew; parents, Edwin and Irma Crais Montan; a brother, William Edwin "Eddie" Montan; and sister-in-law, Marguerite Star Montan. Pallbearers will be John Doles, Jr., Jack Stone, George and Patton Fritzie, Gaines Garrett, Jon David Babb and James Williams.
BARNETT, BRIANNA ELIZABETH REEVES
Brianna Elizabeth Reeves Barnett, safe in the arms of Jesus, was born Monday, April 7, 2003, and died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, Friday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Dr. Richard Blue. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Denham Springs. She is survived by her parents, Tracy L. and Daniel I. Barnett, Denham Springs; a brother, Nicholas Michael Rhodes, Denham Springs; maternal grandmother, Mary Morgan, Sheffield, Ala.; paternal grandparents, Elton I. and Shirley Barnett, Walker; and an aunt, Dana Barnett, Baton Rouge.
BEACHER, CAMILLA
A homemaker, she died Thursday, April 10, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. She was 89 and a native and resident of Napoleonville. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Evening Star Baptist Church, Napoleonville, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Junious Thompson. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Ben Beacher; a daughter, Albertine Haley; a sister, Mable Johnson; and three brothers, Albert, Ridley and Eddie Johnson. She was a longtime member of Evening Star Baptist Church, where she served as mother of the church.
BROWN, JR. DAVE "UNCLE DAVE"
Retired from the physical plant at LSU and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 1:45 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2003, at his home. He was 72. Visiting at Desselle Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2003, until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by Anthony Hookfin, minister. Interment in Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Debra, Lena Lynette and Wanda; four sons, Anthony, William, Kenneth and Dave DeWayne; three sisters, Rosa Brown Carter, Louella Black and Mamie Toussaint; three brothers, Dalton Benton, Jr., James Benton and Isadore Benton; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Hookfin Brown; mother, Sophia J. Benton; stepfather, Dalton Benton, Sr.; father, Dave Brown, Sr.; and two brothers, Louis C. and Leo S. Brown. Pallbearers will be David Franklin, David, Keith and Shaun Williams, Ronald Thomas and Quinton Gibson. Honorary pallbearers are Don and Michael Miller, Raymond Brooks, William and Kenneth Womack, Dave DeWayne Brown, Anthony Hookfin and Robert Harris. He enjoyed fishing. Special thanks to Trinity Hospice and Benton's Rehabilitation.
CAVALIER, LYDIE ALBARADO
A homemaker and resident of D'Ville House Nursing Home in Donaldsonville, she died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003, in Donaldsonville. She was 92 and a native and former resident of Brusly St. Martin. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial at Brusly St. Martin Chapel, Brusly St. Martin, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Gary Belsome. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Anna and Simon Charlet, Brusly St. Martin; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Ulysse Joseph Cavalier; two sons, Clarence and Hubert Cavalier; two daughters, Clemence Charlet and Angelina Landry; and three brothers, Edmond, Clement "Cop" and Reno Cavalier.
CAVALIER, ULYSSE P.
January 26, 1925 – May 27, 2016
Ulysse Paul Cavalier, 91, a native and resident of Pierre Part, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. Ulysse loved to spend time with all his children, grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Anne Marie Cavalier; one daughter, Betty Ann Cavalier Thibodaux; sons: Wallace Paul Cavalier, Fabian Joseph Cavalier, Burton Joseph Cavalier, and Haywood Joseph Cavalier; sister Elise Cavalier Daigle; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emile Cavalier and Locade Cavalier; 9 sisters, and 6 brothers. Pallbearers will be: Haywood Cavalier, Wallace Cavalier Jr., Sterling Thibodeaux, Fabian Cavalier Jr., Joseph Cavalier Jr., and Rusty Mitchell. The family would like to thank the staff at Thibodeaux Regional Medical Center and Heritage Manor of Napoleonville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and will resume on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 8:00 a.m –9:45 a.m. at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow.
