Obituaries

Reasa Jean Rodrigue Falgoust was entrusted to God’s loving care on Monday, January 22, 2018. She was a native and resident of Vacherie, LA. A visitation was held at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial was at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Eric Falgoust; two children, son, Shelby Lassere, and daughter, Hailey Lassere and fiance’ Howard Jean Kraemer III; parents, Leslie and Antoinette Rodrigue; sister, Antoinette “Toni” Rodrigue and fiance’ Kevin Olinde; godchildren, Paul Harang, Brandon Rodrigue, and Drue Polkey; niece, Fallon R. Terracina; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Cyril P. Rodrigue. Reasa was a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She always put everyone before herself, always trying to assist with others’ burdens even with the weight of her own.

Willie Mae Keller Smith, 76, a native and resident of Vacherie, LA, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2018. She was born June 1, 1941 to her late parents, Morris and Catherine Keller. She is survived by her two children: Mark Anthony Keller, Sr. and Mary Katherine Smith-Thomas; seven grandchildren: Kaisha, Sean and Haven Thomas; Markeisha and Mark Anthony Keller, Jr.; Malik Joseph and Kenneth Brown; two great-grandchildren: Chayson Gordon and Kai Thomas; and one godchild: Melan Smith. Also survived by three sisters: Susie St. Juniors of New Orleans, LA; Dorothy Roussel (Wilbert) of Edgard, LA; and Margaret Williams of Vacherie, LA; a brother: Larry J. Keller, Sr. (Gloria) of San Antonio, TX; sister-inlaw Jessie Mae B. Keller, and a host of relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Clarence Byrd, Morris Keller, Jr., Charles Keller, Sr.; sister, Shirley Keller- Daughtry; godson, Keith Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Una Labat Dugas, age 105, was born on March 1, 1912 and passed away on January 23, 2018. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Convent, LA. She is survived by her son, Joseph H. Dugas, Jr. and his wife, Lucy; 2 grandchildren: Joseph Paul Dugas (Anna) and Mary Villemez (Joshua) and 4 great-grandchildren: Jonah and Julianna Villemez, and Sebastian and Aidan Dugas. She is also survived by her sister, Rose Mae Schexnayder and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Dugas, Sr., her parents: Dasise Labat and Angele Oubre; her brothers: Dasise Jr., Rene, O’Neil, Eddie and her sister, Ann Chauvin. A visitation in her honor was held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 6476 Hwy. 44, Convent, LA on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial in St. Michael Mausoleum. The family would like to thank Chateau St. James Retirement Home, St.

Clifford Joseph LeBlanc, age 82, was born on December 15, 1935 and passed away on January 10, 2018 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Catherine Lambert LeBlanc; a son John and daughter, Jennifer LeBlanc (Jeff) as well as a granddaughter Ashley Tucker. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clement and Emily Oubre LeBlanc; brothers: Clement, Jr., Virgie (Jug), Harvey, Eugene (Pete), Ferdie, Sr.; sisters: Beatrice, Myrna, Rose, Jeannette and Ethel. He was an avid gardener, retired Lutcher Volunteer firefighter, and retiree from the St. James Parish School Board. He served in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Sinclair Service Station in Lutcher. The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice and the Carpenter House. A visitation in his honor was on Friday, January 12, 2018 at ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

Lynette Cecilia Allen Coleman, a native of Gramercy, LA and resident of Phoenix, AZ entered into eternal peace and rest at her residence on Monday, December 18, 2017, at the age of 54. Lynette was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister and aunt who enjoyed gatherings and vacationing with her family and friends. Lynette is survived by her sons, Vincent and Lance Coleman of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Clifton J. Allen of New Orleans, LA; Bruce G. Allen of Hutto, TX; Ashley P. Allen of San Francisco, CA; sisters, Deanna M. Roquemore and Adrianne M. Allen both of Prairieville, LA; Elaine U. Willis of Plano, TX; and Sharon M. Parker of St. Charles, MO; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted family and friends. Lynette is preceded in death by her parents, the late William Allen and Verdial Marmillion Allen. Lynette worked as a Literacy Specialist at Tonalea Elementary School in the Arizona School District.