All Obituaries

Arthur "Douglas" Lacassin, 77, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 26, 2020 at his home in Missouri City, TX. Doug was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully at approximately 4:44 am of natural causes. He entered this world on December 5, 1942 in Krotz Springs, LA, born to Louis and Elmire Lacassin. Doug is survived by his 2 children - daughter Kim Lacassin Gaulke (husband Gernot) of Missouri City, TX and his son Michael "Mike" Shane...

Krotz Springs - Funeral services will be held for Gene Edgar Leger on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 1:30 PM in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Krotz Springs.  Reverend Fr. Michael DeBlanc will conduct the service.  Burial will follow in the First Pentecostal Church of Bayou Rouge Cemetery.   Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs from 10:00 AM until time of services at 1:30 PM.  Mr. Leger was a...

Broderick Charles DeJean, 68, was called to his eternal resting place on May 22, 2020. He entered this world on April 21, 1952 in Opelousas, LA, born to Robert and Loretta DeJean. He is survived by his brother-in-law Dick Alario, sister-in-law Jeanette DeJean, nieces Christine DeJean, Courtney Moore, Lecie Alario Israel and Stacee Alario Reeves, and nephews Robb DeJean and Tyler DeJean. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Chip DeJean, Bob DeJean, Jr. and sister Sherri...

Betty Ruth Royer Edwards has departed to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 19, 2020.  Betty "had no enemies and never met a stranger."  She loved everyone, and everyone loved her. Betty was born in the Beauregard Parish village of Carson to Lillian and John A. Royer on April 28, 1926.  Betty's formative years were divided between Oakdale and New Orleans.  As WWII was drawing to an end, she married her "sweetheart sailor" and they...

Port Barre- Robert Theriot passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Robert was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy was his family. He was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas who through his social interactions never met a stranger. Robert will be extremely missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Lavergne Theriot of Port Barre, brother, Hilman Theriot...

Private funeral services will be held for Mary Lou Durousseau Donatto at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas.  Burial will be held in the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery. Reverend Gregory Simien will conduct the funeral service.  A public viewing  for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home from 8:00 AM until 9:15 AM.  A private...

Melville - Mrs. Darlene Mouille Popps was a native of Cambridge, Minnesota, and was a longtime resident of Melville, Louisiana.  She passed away on May 12, 2020, at Tri Community Nursing Home in Palmetto, LA, at the age of 64.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting in her spare time.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and taking care of her children and grandchildren.  She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her...

Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, private graveside services will be held for Rita Mae Matte Primeaux at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas. The Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will conduct the Committal Service. Rita Mae Matte Primeaux passed away at the age 82 on May 12, 2020, where she was greeted by the late Wilson Primeaux who escorted his lovely bride into Heaven after a long eight-year separation. Rita was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed...