Obituaries

Mar 23, 2023

Palmetto - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Melba Helen Schexsnayder Leger on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Palmetto.  Father Stephen Ugwu will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Thomas Church Cemetery.   

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from...

Mar 22, 2023

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Patricia Jaremko Lindsey will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Msgr. Jeff DeBlanc and Rev. Fr. Gregory Simien will concelebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA.

The family requests visiting hours...

Mar 18, 2023

Washington – It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Latiolais, age 71, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Tri-Community Nursing Home in Palmetto, LA. 

Rose was a native of Eunice, LA, and a longtime resident of Washington, LA.  She was an inspector for State of Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission for many years.  Before...

Mar 16, 2023

Krotz Springs – A Mass of Christian Burial for Eloise Coulon Ortego will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Krotz Springs.  Rev. Fr. Michael DeBlanc will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in...

Mar 16, 2023

Geraldine “Gerry” Rider Fletcher was born in her maternal grandparents home, known to the family as “the home place” in Iredell, Texas on December 10, 1927. She looked forward to her heavenly home and went there at the age of 95 on March 16, 2023.

At the age of four she moved to Opelousas with her mother, Nelle Houston Rider,...

Mar 15, 2023

Opelousas - A funeral service will be held for Mary Elaine "Blue" Bernard Marks on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. Deacon Jerome Collins will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.

Elaine, age 84, a resident of Opelousas, La., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March...

Mar 11, 2023

Opelousas- Graveside Funeral Services and Rite of Committal for Gloria Mae Moory Elliott will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Holy Sepulcher Mausoleum, 914 N. Union Street, Opelousas, Louisiana, 70570.  Services will be officiated by Fr. Neil Pettit.

The family requests everyone meet at the mausoleum for services. 

It is with heavy hearts that we...

Mar 10, 2023

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Alton Ray Barron on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, La.  The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will conduct the Mass.  Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, La.

Ray, age 80, was born...

Mar 4, 2023

Karl's family would like to invite friends and family to a celebration of life gathering at 1:30 p.m. , Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Potato Place, 3803 Moss Street, Lafayette, LA.

Mar 2, 2023

Lawtell - A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Lee Anna Kidder on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell, LA.  Reverend Ted Broussard will conduct the Mass.  Rite of Committal and burial will follow in the St. Bridget Church Cemetery.

Lee Anna, was born a native of Bristol, La....

Feb 25, 2023

Kaplan – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Irma Olivares, age 80, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan.  Rev. Fr. Mark Miley will celebrate the Mass.

Visitation...

Feb 19, 2023

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial for Sheila Smith Stelly will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

The family requests visiting hours be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February...

Feb 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Larry” Gremillion, age 68, on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Heritage Manor in Opelousas, La.

Visiting will be held at the LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas beginning at 1:00 p.m. until service time at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Larry was...

Feb 18, 2023

Krotz Springs - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sybil Hutto Comeaux at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs.  Rev. Fr. Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and Burial will follow in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Krotz Springs.

Visitation...

Feb 9, 2023

A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell for Kathleen Manuel Matt, 87, born September 28, 1935. Rev. Theodore Broussard will conduct the funeral services. Rite of Committal will be in St. Bridget Cemetery.

Born in Ville Platte to Maxell Manuel...

Feb 8, 2023

Krotz Springs – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sam Morrow, age 88, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in St. John Catholic Church Cemetery in Melville.  Father Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass.

Visitation will be held...

Feb 7, 2023

Today we announce the passing of Charles “Scooter” Hiller V, at 74, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  He passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Scooter was a native and life-long resident of Opelousas. He was happily married to his wife of 53 years, and together they raised three children. He and Anne...

Feb 4, 2023

Melville – Funeral services for Horace Joseph Dupont, age 86, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Melville, LA.  Pastor Rocky Warden will officiate the services.  Graveside services and burial will follow in the Melville Methodist Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m....

Feb 2, 2023

Krotz Springs - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Larry John Martinez, Sr., on Monday, February 6, 2023, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs.  Reverend Michael DeBlanc will conduct the Mass.  Rite of Committal and Burial will follow in the church mausoleum.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 6,...

Jan 24, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Audrey Soileau Richard will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.  Reverend Gregory Simien will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family requests visiting hours be from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on...