Obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

Krotz Springs - Visitation will be held for Charlene Ann O'Connor on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Krotz Springs.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlene Ann O'Connor, age 66, on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Opelousas General Health System.

Jan 31, 2022

Opelousas – Reverend P. Austin Leger, 89, retired priest of the Diocese of Lafayette passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. News of his death has been received with sadness by people throughout the Diocese.  His love of God and love for His Church was experienced by his dedication...

Jan 31, 2022

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ronald Steve Vidrine at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas.  Father Neil Pettit will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and internment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park.

Visiting will begin on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 9:00...

Jan 21, 2022

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Bernadine "Bennie" Ann Aucoin Hargroder at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas.  Father Neil Pettit will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and internment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce...

Jan 21, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ethel "Lil Girl" Lee Doucet, age 71, on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Lil Girl enjoyed spending time in the garden and planting beautiful flowers. She liked to cook for family, especially gumbo. On quiet days, you could find her fishing or sitting outside by a fan...

Jan 17, 2022

Opelousas - Funeral services for Malcolm Joseph Granier will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.  Father Joe Campion will conduct the service.  Rite of Committal and internment will be held at Lafayette Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022,...

Jan 16, 2022

Melville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Shirley Coulon Maddie at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. John Catholic Church in Melville.  Father Stephen Ugwu will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and internment will follow in the St. John Catholic Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 20,...

Jan 15, 2022

Opelousas - A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Kenneth Doucet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas.  Pastor Myron Guillory will conduct the service.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the...

Jan 12, 2022

Opelousas - Funeral services for Martha Lee Olivier Richard will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.  Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service.  Burial will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m....

Jan 11, 2022

Carol Trudell, age 91, Born on November 14, 1930, in Marshfield, WI. died peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Opelousas, LA.

She was widowed in 1953. In 1961 she married Howard Trudell. She was widowed again in 2008. She retired after working years as a medical secretary. She lived many years in Wisconsin,...

Jan 4, 2022

Opelousas- Funeral services for Antone "Tony" Dias Edward Furtado III will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.  Deacon Dwayne Joubert will officiate the services.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in...

Jan 4, 2022

Krotz Springs - Funeral services for Vincent Wiltz, Sr. will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Krotz Springs.  Brother Rocky Warden and Bro. Allan Meyers will officiate the services.  Burial will follow in the First Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 10:00...

Jan 3, 2022

Krotz Springs - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Louella Ardoin Hyatt at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs.  Father Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and internment will follow in the St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery.

It is with...

Jan 3, 2022

Opelousas - Funeral services for Lee Audrey LaCombe Cummings will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.  Deacon Jerry Wyble will conduct the service.  Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 10:00...

Jan 1, 2022

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Belle Carroll Tweedel at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church.  The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and internment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Visitation will be...

Dec 24, 2021

Bayou Rouge - Funeral services for Marvin Dempsey Bertrand will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, at the First Pentecostal Church of Bayou Rouge, LA. Rev. Bob Fruen will officiate the funeral services. Burial will take place in the First Pentecostal Church Cemetery of Bayou Rouge.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce...

Dec 23, 2021

Palmetto - A Mass of Christian Burial for Raymond Morain will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Palmetto. Father Stephen Ugwu will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow at St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021,...

Dec 22, 2021

Opelousas - A Celebration of Life Service for Amy Marie Pellissier Granger will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas.  Visitation with family and friends will begin at 8:30 a.m.  A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.  Deacon Sammy Diesi will conduct the rosary...

Dec 19, 2021

Washington - A public gathering will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Washington Baptist Church (208 E. Dupre Street, Washington, LA) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  A Memorial Service being held at 6:00 p.m. in the church.  Reverend Louis Charrier will officiate the services.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the...

Dec 17, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Lisa Anne Gaines announces her passing on Friday, December 17, 2021, at her residence after an extended illness. She was 65 years old.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Our Lady Queen of Angels...