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Nettie Victoria Roberson Rondeno, 76, a native of Patterson and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Atlanta.

Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church in Patterson. Burial will follow in Patterson Cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Vickie Madison of Prairieville and Felicia Rondeno of Atlanta; four granddaughters; siblings, Elaine Phillips of Baker, Dr. Clifford Roberson Jr. of Atlanta, Anita Evans of Baton Rouge, Shelby Roberson Sr. and Donald Valentine, both of Morgan City, Sherel Jones and Larry Williams, both of Patterson, and Frances Cage, Joyce Crenshaw and Abbie Offrealli, all of New Hartford, Connecticut.

She was preceded in death by parents, paternal and maternal grandparents, and a brother.

Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ricky David Pillaro, 67, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, June 22, 2023.

He is survived by his siblings; Jake Pillaro III, Christine Farias, Bernardine Jaet and Jeremiah Pillaro; and son, Jason Verret.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.

Twin City was in charge of arrangements, and no services will be held at this time

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Ochsner St. Mary held two SAFE Sitter classes this summer for the youth in the community. Students learned rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR along with skills to be a great babysitter.

Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has launched a new resource for all patients actively undergoing treatment.

A cancer support group is open to patients, regardless of diagnosis, and will meet on the third Wednesday of each month, noon-1 p.m. in the Cancer Center events room, on the second floor of Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. A Zoom link is available for patients wishing to attend the sessions virtually. 
 
The monthly cancer support group will offer patients a comfortable venue to discuss their diagnoses, treatments, side effects, and other cancer-related topics with those who also understand the journey with cancer.
 
 “Through this support group, patients will be able to lean on one another, address shared experiences, and find additional support and motivation,” said Amy Boudreaux, director, cancer program, Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “As the leading cancer care provider in the Bayou Region, this is another effort to provide our patients with as many resources as possible and ensure that no one faces cancer alone.” 

 The sessions will be led by Megan Lasserre, patient navigator and social worker, Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. 

“Beyond expert care, we offer a wide array of complementary resources to take care of the entire patient,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO, Terrebonne General Health System. “By providing this outlet to patients, we’re emphasizing the importance of mental and emotional health in addition to the physical wellbeing of those going through cancer treatment.” 

For additional information, call 98-857-8093, and ask to speak to a patient navigator. 

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center provides cancer care to the Bayou Region.

The full spectrum of comprehensive services, from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship, is offered. Services include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery, as well as patient navigation, clinical trials, and free community screenings.

The Cancer Center is nationally accredited with commendation and recognized for excellence in cancer care by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the National Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program, an affiliate of the prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology (A.S.C.O.). For more information on cancer services by Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, visit marybird.org/Houma.