Jane Ellen Antoine Rapp passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at her home in Houston, TX at the age of 63. Jane Ellen was a native of Port Sulphur, LA and a resident of Houston were she was employed by Robindel Private School. Beloved Daughter of Milton and Shirley Parker Antoine Jr. Devoted mother of Kaylin (Houston) Haynes of Houston, Texas and the late Karl Rapp. Loving sister of Gerald (Shirley), Antoine Sr., Cynthia (Dwight Sr.) Raby, Milton J. (Misty) Antoine Sr., Ronnie (Catherine) Antoine, Cathy (Randy) Gray and Sherita (Darryl Sr.) Bartholomew. Grandmother of Houston Jr., Solomon and Justyce Haynes. Devoted friend of Michael Rapp. Deceased also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur, LA. Father Gerard Stapleton officiated. Interment was at Diamond Cemetery. Jane Ellen's family received guests for a visitation on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Robinson Family Funeral  Home in Belle Chasse, LA. Please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome. com to sign guestbook.

Conjetta Marie Smith Powers, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, November 27, 2015 at her daughters home in Conyers, GA at the 74. A native of Boothville, LA and a resident of Conyers since Hurricane Katrina. Beloved daughter of the late Ester and Molton Smith. Wife of the late Melvin Powers Sr. Devoted mother of Jewel Smith, Bridgette (Hosea) McAdams, Melvin Jr. and Clyde Powers and Tammy Turner. Sister of Leadine Williams, Lorraine, Norma Lee, Molton (Barbara), Donald (Wanda) and Norman (Veronia) Smith. Deceased also survived by 13 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. Family and friends were invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday December 5, 2015 at the Mt. Olive B.C. in Boothville, LA. Dr. Theodore Turner officiated. Entombment was at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mausoleum in Belle Chasse, LA. Please Visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome. com to sign the guestbook.

Cordell Cepeda Parker Sr. passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the age of 48. A native and lifelong resident of Port Sulphur, LA. Cordell was a devoted parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8703, and also a member of the Mason Axiom Lodge #216 of New Orleans, LA). Loving husband of Lisa Scott Parker. Devoted son of Mary E. Turner Parker and the late Lionel Parker. Devoted father of Kora, Coran, Danaka and the late Cordell Parker Jr. Stepfather of David Turner and the late Galen Scott. Brother of the late Kendra and Cantrell Parker. Son-in-law of Nellie and James Perkins. Grandson of the late Elvina and Leon Turner, Beatrice and Eugene Parker. Deceased also survived by four grandchildren, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. Relatives and friends of the family, pastor, officers and members of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Olive Baptist Church of Boothville, LA, all neighboring churches, employees of Palodin Contractor and Delta Marina were invited to attend the mass of Christian burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur, LA on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Father Gerard Stapleton officiated. Interment followed in St. Patrick Mausoleum. Please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome. com to sign the guestbook.

Kendra Lydell Parker, passed on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the age of 45. A native of Port Sulphur, LA and a resident of Arlington, TX. Kendra was a 1988 graduate of Port Sulphur High School and was employed by Lab Corp in Arlington. Devoted daughter of Mary Ellen and the late Lionel Parker. Loving mother of the late Megan Olivia Gomez. Sister of the late Cordell and Cantrell Parker. Sister-in-law of Lisa Scott Parker. Granddaughter of the late Beatrice and Eugene Parker, the late Elvina and Leon Turner. Goddaughter of Thelma Jackson. Deceased also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. Relatives  and friends of the family, Pastor, officers and members of St. Patrick C.C., Mt. Olive B.C. of Boothville, LA and all neighboring churches were invited to attend the mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur, LA. Father Gerard Stapleton officiated. Entombment followed in St. Patrick Mausoleum. Please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook. 

Dorothy Callaway Lee, a native of Venice, LA, went home to be with her Lord on December 1, 2015 at the  age of 72. Beloved wife of Henry M. Lee Sr. Mother of Veronica Kalade (Terry), Cynthia Lee, Angel Lee, Georgiana Lafont (Perry) and Henry M Lee Jr. (Marjorie). Sister of Jerry Callaway (Andra) and the late Austin Callaway (the late Brenda). Daughter of the late Robert Callaway and Jefferey Posey Callaway. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren along with many other loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Services will follow in the funeral home chapel, conducted by Rev. Don Chance. Interment will be held at Westlawn Memorial Park. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mothefunerals.com.

Ronald Jefferson, a native of Buras, LA and a resident of Dallas, TX for many years, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at his home in Dallas, TX at the age of 63. Beloved son of the late Janet Jefferson. Devoted brother of Suzin (the late Robert) Reed, Devora (Arlinston) Tugwell, Janice (Johnell) Smith, Connie (Billy Ray) Hubbard, Mary (Bobby) Brown, Sharon (Bodillie) Ellerson, Rachel, Stephon (Giselle), and Phillip (Yvette) Jefferson, Bernell and James Boudreaux, and late Donald and Christopher Jefferson. Grandson of the late Louise Jones. Deceased also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Boothville, LA. Dr. Theodore Turner officiated. Interment was at Cannon Cemetery in Narin, LA. Please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome. com to sign guestbook.

Megan Olivia Gomez passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the age of 21. She resided in  Arlington, TX and was a 2012 graduate of Lamar High School. Loving Daughter of Marlon Gomez and the late Kendra Lydell Parker. Devoted granddaughter of Tim and Rubenia Gomez and Mary Ellen and the late  Lionel Parker. Niece of Nelson Gomez, and the late Cordell and Cantrell Parker. Goddaughter of Stephen Vallery and Danielle Mitchell. Deceased also survived by a host of great aunts, uncles, cousins and devoted friends. Relatives and friends of the family, pastor, officers and members of St. Patrick C.C., Mt. Olive B.C. of Boothville, LA, and all neighboring churches were invited to attend the mass of Christian burial on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur. Father Gerard Stapleton officiated. Entombment followed in St. Patrick Mausoleum. Please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome. com to sign the guestbook. 

Ernest A. Bourgeois Sr., retired Fire Chief for Boothville/Venice Volunteer Fire Department and a lifetime resident of Venice, LA passed away on November 27, 2015 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Ida Mae Navarre Bourgeois for 66 years. Father of Donna Billings, Michael Bourgeois, Curtis Bourgeois, JoAnn Bourgeois, and the late Ernest A. Bourgeois, Jr., and Peggy Sue Holston. Father in law of Rick Billings, Tammy Bourgeois, Linda Bourgeois, Mavis Bourgeois and Angela Smith. Son of the late Alice and Desiree Sylvester Bourgeois. Preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters; and survived by one brother, Leon Bourgeois. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the funeral service in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home in Marrero, LA on Monday, November 30, 2015. Interment was at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.

Lloyd J. Boudreaux Jr. entered into Eternal Rest on November 27, 2015 at 5:36 p.m. at the age of 75 years. Lloyd was born on June 6, 1940 and resided in Empire, LA. Beloved father of Andrew Boudreaux (Melinda), Bret Boudreaux, Clint Boudreaux and Phyllis Watts (Curtis). Grandfather of Carolyn Boudreaux (Chris), Bonnie Pivach (John), Jeffery Roberts (Lyndsi), Jessica Roberts (Andy), Olivia, Allie, B.J., Jade, Taylor, Dylan and Addison Boudreaux, to which he used to say, “I love you the most! I said it first!” Great-grandfather of Matilyn, Logan, Kiley and George. Brother of Ernest Boudreaux (Kay), Diane Barney (Dicky), Gail Boudreaux, Carroll Boudreaux (Patricia) and the late Jeanne Lasyone (the late Kenny). Son of the late Lloyd J. Boudreaux Sr. and Ophelia LeBlanc Boudreaux. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Woldenberg Nursing Home for their care and compassion and to his brother Carroll for his never-ending love and guidance. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the visitation at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, LA on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Visitation resumed at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. A funeral mass followed. Interment was at Nairn Cemetery. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mothefunerals.com.

Antoinette Josephine Catalano Badalamenti passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015 at 2 a.m. at the age of 86. She was a resident of Belle Chasse, LA for the past 68 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Anthony Badalamenti. Daughter of the late Michael J. Catalano and Mary Gagilano Catalano. Mother of Joseph M. Badalamenti, Adeline Balestra (Joe), and Ann Marciante (Paul). Loving grandmother of Dena Durr, Antoinette Melerine, Christina Persand, Jennifer Owen, and Annette Cotton. Great grandmother of Timmy, Josie, Vincent, Griffin, Kelsey, Emily, and Talon. She was the oldest of ten children, Vickie Laird, Mary Ann Miller, Margaret Billiot Cox, Tony  and Sal Catalano. She was preceded in death by siblings, Emily Robeau, Lucy Robinson, Vincent and Frankie Catalano. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Antoinette did volunteer work at JoEllen Smith Hospital and loved to volunteer when it was time to bake Italian cookies for the St. Joseph Alters at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Joseph Church in Gretna. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend visitation and a funeral mass held in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home on Friday, December 4, 2015. Special thanks to everyone at Riverbend Nursing Home who showed such compassion and to the nurses from Hospice Compassus. Burial was private. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com. 

Horace Alphonse Maise Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at his home in Boothville, LA surrounded by his loving family at the age of 83. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Nola Maise, one son and eight daughters, 23 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and three siblings. Memorial service was held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Buras, LA on Sunday, December 20, 2015.

William Michael "Mike" Van Haverbeke, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, December 14, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Hospital, after valiantly fighting many illnesses during his life. Loving father to Michael Van Haverbeke (wife Kelli), Brian Van Haverbeke (wife Courtney), and Jason Van Haverbeke (wife Jeanette); grandfather to Kaitlyn, Brian Jr., Bryce, and Makenzie; ex-husband to Margaret S. Van Haverbeke Boudreaux (husband Wayne); brother to Jenny Kersey (husband Russ) and Alida Gage. He is preceded in death by his father, Gaston L. Van Haverbeke, and mother, Billie Teddlie. Born on July 9, 1947 to Gaston and Billie; Mike graduated form West Jefferson High School in 1965. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Naval Reserves until his honorable discharge in 1972. He married the love of his life, Margaret Scarabin, in 1967 and together had three sons. An entrepreneurial spirit, Mike successfully started his family's business, Southland Rental Tools, Inc., in 1981 in Belle Chasse, LA. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing the lower coast of Plaquemines Parish and coaching his sons baseball teams. Although his life was detoured by illness, he possessed a kind soul and always wore a smile. Mike will be dearly missed by his family and friends. The family would like to thank all of those who have helped care for Mike through the years. Your compassion, love, and care have been truly appreciated. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visitation at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, LA on Friday evening, December 18, 2015. Visitation resumed at the funeral home on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Funeral services were also held at the funeral home on Saturday. Interment was held in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna, LA. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.

Audrey "MaMa" Encalade a native of Davant, LA and a resident of Patterson, LA departed this life on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the age of 80. She is survived by her daughters Barbara Riley, Donna Davis and Rachel Encalade; a stepson Charles Miller; Three sisters Agnes Encalade, Doris Macky and Mary Gibson; two brothers Allen Williams Jr. and the late Wilbert Williams and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend a Christian burial at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Point-ala-Hache, LA on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Interment was at St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com.

Caroline Castoe Burkett passed away on December 5, 2015 at the age of 71. She was born in Sulphur, OK and resided in Buras, LA. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Burkett. Daughter of Gladys Preast Castoe and the late Dewey Belmont Castoe. Sister of George Castoe (Diane), the late Julia Mae Castoe Morrison (Richard) and the late Larry Castoe. Aunt of Diana, Richard Lee (Jean), Amelia “Millie” (Bill), Dana, George Jr. (Regina) and Darlyn (Mark) and the late Tommy. Great-aunt of Joe Ray, Randy, Wiley (Laura Beth), Andre, Eli, Kateland, Emma, John Mark, Julia and the late Keaton (Holly). Great-greataunt of Dakota, Camry, Addison, Sawyer, Paisley, Sawyer, Karter and Kylan. Niece of Eva Smith, Faye Mathis and Ann Cook. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the visitation at River of Life Church in Happy Jack (Diamond), LA on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Graveside services will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, OK at a later date. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mothefunerals.com.

Pearl Theresa "Toni" Ledet Pouncy Casler Bossier peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Former wife of the late Tommy Pouncy by first marriage. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Casler, Jr. by second marriage and the late Earl Bossier by third marriage. Daughter of the late Liberal Ledet and Lucille Guidroz Ledet. "Wondrous" mother of Ronnie Boudreaux (the late Ronald), Leslie Casler III (Rita), Lynn Dumesnil (Emmette Jr.) and the late Kerry Casler. Grandmother of Michael Boudreaux, Shantel B. Robeaux, Leslie Casler IV, Michael Casler, Anthony Casler, Mary Casler, Emmette Dumesnil III, Cory Dumesnil, Jace Dumesnil and Kimi Dumesnil. Great Grandmother of Robert "Rob" Taggart, Megan Boudreaux, Luke Casler and Amelia Dumesnil. Great Great-Grandmother of Jude Taggart. She is preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters. Pearl is survived by her sisters-in-law whom she loved as well as her many loving nieces and nephews. She was born in Larose and was a resident of Belle Chasse. Family and friends were invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Belle Chasse, LA on Thursday, December 17, 2015 followed by a funeral mass. Interment was held in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.

Ellen Rita Prout Jones, affectionately known as ‘Old Momma’, transitioned peacefully from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Canon Hospice at the age of 93. Ellen was a lifelong resident of Boothville, LA. She was born on January 6, 1922 to the union of the late Whitney and Alma Williams Prout. Devoted wife of the late Clifford Jones. Cherished mother of Bernadette J. Avist, Gwen C. Jones, Joycelyn J. (the late Charlie) Toulouse, Clifford W. (Mercedes) Jones, Mary Ellen (Robert) Johnson, Lavern J. (the late Berrie) Maynor, Harold R. (LaVerne) Jones, Bishop Tommy R. (Stephanie) Jones, Valarie J. (Orlando) Ragas, Gregory (Lisa) Jones and the late Mercedes G Griffith, Sheila A. Jones and Ruthie M. Jones. Devoted aunt of Minister Bobby Prout. Sister of the late Marcus, Felton and Ada Prout. Deceased is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, 47 great-great-grandchildren, several sisters and brothers-in-law, two godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her grandchildren Gregory C. Jones, Kennedy Ancar, Shyrion Carey and Shawnee Ballard. Relatives and friends of the family, Pastor, officers and members of Zion Hill Christian Church and all neighboring churches of Plaquemines Parish were invited to attend the homegoing celebration held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Zion Hill Christian Church located at 137 Zion Hill Lane, Boothville, LA. Pastor Samuel Crum officiated. Entombment followed in Our Lady of Good Harbor Mausoleum in Buras. The family received guests for a visitation on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Robinson Family Funeral Home in Belle Chasse, LA. Please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome.com to sign guestbook.

Scott John Heindel peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the age of 62. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marie Huxen Heindel. Scott is survived by his father, Alton “Al” Heindel; his sister, Dianne Heindel Griffith (Matt); his brother, Glenn Heindel (Rhonda); his Neice, Kristi Murphy (Trevor) and his nephew, Devin Heindel. He is the great uncle of Peyton and Karoline. Scott was born in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Belle Chasse, LA. He was a 1974 graduate from Belle Chasse High School. Scott was an Associate at Walmart in Algiers for 27 years in the Electronic Department. He was a loving and caring person who loved being involved in photography and fishing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Mothe Funeral Home in Algiers, LA on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment will be in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.