James "Ken" Kenneth Soileau

Krotz Springs-A Memorial Mass for James “Ken” Soileau will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs, LA.  Rev. Fr. Michael DeBlanc will conduct the service.

Family and friends can gather on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs.

Ken, age 69, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ken worked as a draftsman for many years.  He enjoyed watching football and cheering on the New Orleans Saints and the LSU Tigers.  Ken loved spending time with his family, being outdoors, fishing, grilling, and barbequing.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.   

Ken leaves behind his son, James “Eric” Soileau and wife, Angela and his two grandchildren, Tatum Soileau and Declan Soileau, all of New Castle, Colorado; his daughter, Kami Lyn Soileau of Conway, Arkansas; his brothers, Bruce Soileau and wife, Bonnie, of Thomasville, Georgia, and their children, Abrie Sellers and husband, Nick; and Layla Soileau; and Terry Soileau and wife, Debbie of Houston, Texas; his sisters, Debbie Soileau of Krotz Springs, Louisiana; and Sherry Williams of Krotz Springs, Louisiana, and her children, Jessica Brownell and husband, Jason; Jennifer Williams, and Michael Williams; and his brothers-in-law, Jim Beard and wife, Lois of Salisbury, North Carolina and Roger Wise of Augusta, Georgia.  He is also survived by a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye T. Wright Soileau; his parents, James Ervin Soileau and Betty Jane Fitzgerald Soileau; his brothers-in-law, Walter “Joe” Williams and Louis Wright; and his sister-in-law, Susan Wright Beard.

Family and friends are invited to visit our website at www.lafondardoin.com.         

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs, (337)942-2638, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.