Merline Chifici Whatley Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Merline Chifici Whatley (Harvey, Louisiana), who passed away on April 13, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merline Chifici Whatley to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gerald Bonvillian, Sr.; her parents, Anthony Chifici and Christine B. Chifici; her granddaughters, Michelle Dormain and Misty Poyadou; and her siblings, Virginia Bengert (Louis), Tanya Fraisse (Owen), Cathy Chifici and Anthony Chifici.
She is survived by: her children, Jamie B. Lepine (Marcel), Gerald Bonvillian, Jr., Don Bonvillian, Sr., Mark Bonvillian, Sr. and Tina Bonvillian; and her sister Irene Chifici. She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.
