Obituaries
Dorothy Manuel
Nov 21, 2020
Prairie Ronde- A Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy Thibodeaux Manuel will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prairie Ronde. Rev. Fr. Taj V. Glodd will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Prairie Ronde.
It is...
Earl "Sonny" Williams
Nov 21, 2020
EARL JOHN “SONNY” WILLIAMS, died November 21, 2020 at the age of 90 following Covid complications.
The Williams family will receive visitors on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, LA....
Vicki Fontenot
Nov 21, 2020
Vicki K. Fontenot passed away at her home on November 21, 2020. Vicki, a proud Cajun woman, traveled the world and eventually retired in Mississippi. She will be remembered as a strong, intelligent, resilient woman who loved to socialize and cook (she excelled at both!). Vicki was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Fontenot, and her daughter Celina...
Trina Kirkpatrick
Nov 20, 2020
Opelousas - Private Funeral Services for Trina Suzette Kirkpatrick were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020, in the Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Rev. Msgr. Russell Harrington officiated the services. Rite of Committal followed at Bellevue Memorial Park.
Trina was a native and longtime resident of Opelousas. She passed away on November...
Anthony Dicapo
Nov 19, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial for Anthony Charles DiCapo, affectionately known as "Man" or "Tony" will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020, in the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs, LA. Rite of Committal and interment will be held at St. John Catholic Church Cemetery in Melville. Father Michael DeBlanc will celebrate...
Rosalie Crappell
Nov 17, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that Rosalie Virginia Crappell, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2020, at Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas, La.
A gathering of remembrance for Rosalie will be held at her daughter's residence on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (located at 104 Derneville Lane, Arnaudville, LA)....
Bertha Doiron
Nov 16, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Bertha Schexnayder Doiron on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Krotz Springs. The Reverend Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the church cemetery. Visiting at the LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs will be held on...
Ronald Buschel
Nov 13, 2020
Opelousas - Funeral services for Ronald Ernest Buschel will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas. Burial will be held at Palmetto Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Regina Hickman will conduct the services.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in...
James Soileau
Nov 13, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial for James "Jimmy" Edward Soileau will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Krotz Springs, LA. Rite of Committal and interment will be held at the St. Anthony Church Mausoleum. Fr. Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass.
Mr. Jimmy Soileau, age 84,...
Edgar Baronne, Sr.
Nov 12, 2020
A private memorial service was held on November 15, 2020 for Dr. Edgar “Eddie” Joseph Baronne Sr. a resident of Opelousas, Louisiana, who passed away on November 12, 2020 at the age of 85.
Eddie was born in Bunkie, Louisiana to the late Anthony “Tony” Joseph Baronne and Leona Gauthier Baronne. He graduated from Bunkie High School...
Beulah Robinson
Nov 8, 2020
Krotz Springs - Memorial Services for Beulah Doiron Willis Robinson will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Krotz Springs, LA. Rev. Rocky Warden will officiate the services.
Beulah was a native of Pelba, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Krotz Springs, LA. She was residing in...
Earlis Soileau
Nov 7, 2020
Grand Prairie - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Earlis Joseph Soileau on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in Grand Prairie. Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Peter Church Cemetery.
Mr. Soileau, age 78, passed away on Saturday,...
Percy Savoie
Nov 6, 2020
Percy Joseph Savoie, age 86, a resident of Krotz Springs passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Opelousas General Health System.
Percy served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his son, Jaque...
Betty Evelyn Castille Mckinney
Nov 6, 2020
Opelousas - Funeral services for Betty Evelyn Castille McKinney will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the Hope Presbyterian Church in Opelousas. Burial will follow at the Little Red Church Cemetery. Reverend Dean Rydbeck will conduct the service.
Mrs. McKinney, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020 at her...
Toni Darbonne
Nov 5, 2020
Memorial services for Toni Marie Darbonne will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the Skip Montet Chapel.
Toni Marie Darbonne, age 54, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Opelousas General Health System.
Toni loved her dogs, Babygirl and Doby, Mardi Gras and loved to laugh and have a good...
Ignatius Richard
Nov 4, 2020
Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 9, 2020, for Ignatius H.L. Richard at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church. The Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Richard, age 96, was a native of Bellevue,...
Betty Jo Darby Ellis
Nov 2, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Betty Jo Darby Ellis announce the death of their dear loved one.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Betty was born in Opelousas, LA on August 4, 1953 to Earl Joseph Darby and Nelma Joubert Darby. She died at Opelousas General Health System on Monday,...
Harold Richard
Nov 2, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Harold Richard at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at St. Landry Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will take place at the St. Landry Catholic Church Mausoleum. Monsignor Russell Harrington will celebrate the Mass.
Mr. Richard, age 91, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 surrounded by...
Joseph "Joey" Harrington
Oct 31, 2020
A Celebration of Life and Funeral services for Joseph "Joey" Allen Harrington will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel of Krotz Springs.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home...
Annie Jagneaux
Oct 30, 2020
Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. for Annie Wise Dupre Jagneaux on Monday, November 2, 2020, at St. Landry Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will take place in the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery. Msgr. Russell Harrington will celebrate the Mass. The Readers for the Mass will be Ava Quebedeaux, Paula Darbonne, and...
