Cover photo for Merlyn "Muff" Louis Carrier's Obituary
Merlyn "Muff" Louis Carrier Profile Photo
1930 Merlyn "Muff" Carrier 2024

Merlyn "Muff" Louis Carrier

January 22, 1930 — October 26, 2024

Opelousas

Emblem

Merlyn Louis Carrier known to many as "Muff" passed away on October 26, 2024, at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, Louisiana. He was born on January 22, 1930, in Washington, Louisiana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Merlyn Louis Carrier at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA. Father Neil Pettit will celebrate the Mass. The Rite of Committal will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA. Military honors will be rendered at the graveside by the U. S. Navy. A Rosary service will be recited at Bellevue Memorial Park following the graveside service. 

His military service was a testament to his bravery and patriotism serving as a Petty Officer during the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 45 of Opelousas, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 08971 of Opelousas, and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a very active participant in the Veteran ceremonies in Opelousas for many years. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge #1048 of Opelousas. 

He is survived by one son, David; two daughters: Cherise and Denise and their children; and two nieces: Christine Mueschke and Valerie Pyle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas Carrier and Wilmer “Pro” Rembert Carrier; two brothers: J. D. Carrier and Delma Carrier; and one sister, Helen C. Bordelon.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com. 

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-2638, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Merlyn "Muff" Louis Carrier, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, October 31, 2024

10:00 - 10:45 am (Central time)

St. Landry Catholic Church

1020 N Main St, Opelousas, LA 70570

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Rite of Committal and Graveside Service

Thursday, October 31, 2024

11:00 - 11:15 am (Central time)

Bellevue Memorial Park

4833 LA-182, Opelousas, LA 70570

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Rosary Service

Thursday, October 31, 2024

11:15 - 11:30 am (Central time)

Bellevue Memorial Park

4833 LA-182, Opelousas, LA 70570

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 2532

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree