Obituaries
Mary Lou Hutchins
Mar 31, 2025
A Funeral Service for Mary Lou Hutchins will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lifepoint Church of Carencro (3545 NW Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520). Pastor Jonathan Lewis and Pastor Jay Lewis will conduct the service. The burial will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.
Visitation for Mary Lou will begin on...
Lennie Parrott Buller
Mar 29, 2025
Lennie Rhea Parrott Buller, whose life was a testament to dedication, love, and community, passed away peacefully at her residence in Garland, Louisiana on March 29, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 18, 1943, in Eunice, Louisiana, Lennie grew to be a beloved figure in her community and beyond.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Lennie Parrott Buller...
Ray "Tookie" Savant, Jr.
Mar 25, 2025
Ray "Tookie" Savant, Jr., age 64, was born on May 15, 1960, in Lafayette, Louisiana, and passed on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at East Jefferson General in Metairie, Louisiana.
Funeral services for Ray Savant, Jr. will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 1:00 pm in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Melville. Reverend Devin England will conduct the service with...
Eugene "Gene" Pierrel Fisher, Jr.
Mar 24, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Pierrel Fisher, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on September 3, 1936, in Washington, Louisiana and dedicated much of his life to family, service, and his lifelong career in healthcare.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Eugene...
Charles Ryder
Mar 18, 2025
Joseph "Charles" Ryder passed away on March 18, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was born on December 26, 1942, in Opelousas, Louisiana, and he devoted his life to shaping the minds of young learners over an impressive 46-year career in the St. Landry Parish Schools and Lafayette Parish School Systems.
A Mass of...
David Wagner Stelly
Mar 17, 2025
David W. Stelly, 64, passed away surrounded by his family at Lafayette General Hospital following a short illness.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home from 10:00am until 2:00pm. A Rosary will be recited in the funeral home by Peter Fruge. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Leo the Great Catholic...
Caroline Ganson Sonnier
Mar 7, 2025
Caroline Ganson Sonnier, born on August 4, 1947, in Lecompte, Louisiana, passed away on March 7, 2025, at her residence in Opelousas, Louisiana. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 10:00am until 2:30pm. A Graveside Service will follow at 3:00pm at Bertrand Cemetery.
Throughout her life, Caroline found...
Mary Anne Miller Hiller
Mar 6, 2025
Born January 23, 1948, Mary Anne Miller Hiller, a lifelong resident of Opelousas, Louisiana peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was 77 years of age.
Her wish was to have a simple and dignified private graveside service with immediate family in attendance. She was never one to make a fuss about things, or to call...
Felix Noel
Mar 3, 2025
Felix Octave Noel, age 78, a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Acadia St. Landry Rehab in Church Point, Louisiana. Felix was born on December 14, 1946, in Prairie Ronde, Louisiana.
Funeral services for Mr. Felix Noel will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial...
Joseph Lee Lavergne
Feb 23, 2025
Joseph Lee Lavergne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished member of the Prairie Ronde community, passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 22, 1939, in Iota, Louisiana, Joseph was a man of strong values, dedication, and a heart full of love for his family and friends.
A resident of Prairie Ronde, Joseph...
James Reynold Fontenot
Feb 22, 2025
James Reynold Fontenot, a beloved educator, coach, and family man, passed away peacefully at his residence in Opelousas, Louisiana, on February 22, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on December 3, 1936, in Washington, Louisiana, James devoted his life to education and community service, leaving a mark on all who had the privilege to know him.
Visitation will...
Betty Johnson Short
Feb 13, 2025
Betty Johnson Short, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence in Opelousas, Louisiana on February 13, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born on June 24, 1949, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where Betty spent her life dedicated to her family and the joys that brought them together.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty...
Mary Ethel Huguet Landreneau
Feb 10, 2025
The Washington community mourns the loss of one of its matriarchs, Mary Ethel Huguet Landreneau. She passed from this earth in the early morning hours of February 10, 2025. A lifelong resident of Washington, Louisiana, Ethel cherished her Catholic faith, family, friends, and community above all else. Born September 1, 1928, to Joseph Sidney Huguet and Aliza Stephens Huguet. She...
Frankie Ray Cottano
Jan 31, 2025
Frankie Ray Cottano, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at the Senior Village Nursing Home.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:30am, at the Gary Soileau Community Center (216 Park Street, Krotz Springs, LA 70750). A Funeral service will begin at 11:00am with Brother Don Disotell officiating. A Celebration...
Rev. Herbert Ray Bradford
Jan 31, 2025
Rev. Herbert Ray Bradford peacefully passed away at home in Jonesville, Louisiana, on January 31, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1938, in Catahoula Parish.
A Funeral Service will be held for Herbert on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the First Pentecostal Church in Melville (112 Fontenot St, Melville, LA 71353) at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held in the...
Belinda Wallace
Jan 31, 2025
The family of Belinda Marie Wallace, of Krotz Springs, LA, is saddened to announce her passing on January 31, 2025, at the age of 65, after a brief and sudden illness.
Belinda was an expert in numerous fields. Her professional journey began in Krotz Springs, where she worked for Hill Petroleum before relocating to Alaska to work in the oilfields. She...
Chad Edward Beard
Jan 29, 2025
Chad Edward Beard, a cherished son, devoted father, and beloved friend, passed away on January 29, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana, at the age of 50. Born on December 24, 1974, in Opelousas, Louisiana, Chad's vibrant spirit and infectious laughter illuminated the lives of all who knew him.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home...
Walterine Duplichen Cannatella
Jan 29, 2025
Walterine Cannatella passed away peacefully at her home in Melville, La. on January 29, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on February 16, 1936 to Lodis and Iles Duplichen, she graduated with a degree in education from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette.
Shortly after that, she married her husband of 55 years, Peter Anthony Cannatella of Melville. They joyfully filled their...
Connie Marie Wilde Thibodeaux
Jan 23, 2025
Connie Marie Wilde Thibodeaux was born on November 10, 1953, in Flint, Michigan. She passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at her residence in Opelousas, Louisiana. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister embodying a spirit of kindness and warmth that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025,...
Elsie Marks Guidry
Jan 22, 2025
Elsie Marks Guidry was born on April 25, 1930, in Waxia, Louisiana. She peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her residence in Church Point, Louisiana. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Elsie's warmth and love touched the lives of all who knew her.
Funeral services for Elsie Marks Guidry will be held on Monday, January...
