Ann Anastasio "BaBa" Oncale

Ann "BaBa" Anastasio Oncale, 86, was called to Heaven peacefully by Our Lord on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was a native of White Castle, past resident of Chalmette for 55 years until Hurricane Katrina, and living in Napoleonville. Preceded in death by her daughter, Ann Oncale; parents, Rose Domino and Santo Anatasio; and siblings, Mary A. Falgout, Rosa Anastasio, Santo "Tiena," Anthony "Tony," Sam, Joseph, Vincent and Charles Anastasio. Survived by her children, Susan O. Van Matre, of LaPlace; Helt J. Oncale Jr. (Renata), of Eppstein, Germany; and Patrick Gerard Oncale, of New Orleans; three grandchildren, Stacey A. Boudoin and Christina and Carla Oncale; great-grandchild, Devon M. Watson; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the CNAs, nurses and staff of Heritage Manor of Napoleonville and Cardinal Hospice. Special thanks to Paulette Nelson, who was a friend to not only Mom, but the family for the past two years. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, Jan. 8, at noon at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 411 St. Joseph St., Napoleonville. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until service. Interment in White Castle Cemetery, 31755 Laurel Ridge Road, White Castle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or (800) 272-3900. Arrangements by Thibodaux Funeral Home, (985) 446-8826.