Obituaries in Houma, LA

  Amy Trahan, a native of Houma and resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the age of 55.   Amy was an animal lover, especially her dog LuLu.    She is survived by her siblings, Daniel Burnett, Cassie Burnett, Ashley Burnett, Heather Bur...

Merry Dell Rodrigue (Chellette) passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, selflessness, and quiet strength.Merry Dell was a woman whose life was defined not by what she took from the world, but by what she gave to it. She cared deeply and loved fiercely. She made s...

Sonja Ann Billiot, 61, born April 18, 1964 a native of Theriot, LA and resident of Houma, LA passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.She is survived by her daughters, Ashlee Billiot, Britney Billiot, and Chelsie Billiot; eight grandchildren, Nikki McKinnie-Davis, Aden Lewis-Davis, Autumn Enlow, El...

Joseph Elijah Baker, Sr., 82, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He is survived by his fiancé, Merlin Ann Berger; children, Elroy Baker, Shenna Johnson, Rhonda Phillips, Joseph Baker, Jr., David Baker, Dominique Baker, and Margie Baker; 20 gran...

  Paul Samanie Jr., a resident of Houma, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the age of 78.   Rooted in his faith, he lived life with gratitude and purpose. Fishing was his soul and happy place, where he felt closest to God. He also enjoyed life’s simple pleasures-worki...

Bonnie Jo Smith, 64, a native and resident of Houma, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.She is survived by her loving husband of almost 49 years, Jerry Smith, Sr.; children, Sparkle Smith, Jerry Smith, Jr. (Eve), Gerald Smith (Rayanna), and Bruce Ivey (Ashley); grandchildren, Blake, Sparkle E...

Numa J. Schouest, 81, born May 5, 1944 a native and resident of Bourg, Louisiana passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.A visitation will be held in his honor on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Bourg, LA from 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. The burial w...

Jane T Verdin, 78, a native of Grand Bois and resident of Pointe-Aux-Chene, LA. Passed away on January 9, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family.Visitation will be held on January 17th,2026 at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux Chenes, LA with Mass of Christian Burial to follow ...

Michael Anthony Plake, 61, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026. He is survived by his father, Charles Plake; siblings, Victoria Billiot (Harold), Wilma Plake, Naomi Plake, Christina Deon, Joey Deon, Scotty Henry, and Torie Henry; and many extended ...