Obituaries
Joseph "Penny" Castille, Sr.
Jul 5, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joseph Eugene "Penny" Castille, Sr., age 69, announces his passing on Sunday, July 5, 2020.
Mr. Castille enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and going to his camp. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his sons, Joseph...
Amy Dupre’ Veillon
Jul 3, 2020
Amy Soileau Dupre' Veillon, born May 1, 1924 near Washington, Louisiana, died peacefully surrounded by family at the home she shared with her daughter in Lafayette, Louisiana on July 3, 2020. Visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana with a Mass of Christian Burial at 3:30 pm....
Donald Circello
Jul 1, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that Mr. Donald "Gabe" Circello, age 68, passed away on July 1, 2020. Burial was held in the Methodist Cemetery in Melville, La.
Donald is survived by his brother, William "Billy" Circello & wife, Cynthia of Livonia, La.; his sisters, Katherine Bauder, Annette Thornton, Betty Loe all of Texas...
Judy Duckworth
Jun 30, 2020
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Judith Marie Gibson Duckworth, at the age of 86, on June 30, 2020. Visitation and funeral services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 in the Skip Montet Chapel at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas beginning at 10:00 a.m. until rosary time at 1:30 p.m. followed by a...
Ernest Prejean
Jun 24, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that Ernest "Paul" Prejean, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
The family requests that visiting be held in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas on Sunday, June 28, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by funeral services at 11:30 AM....
Benny Circello, Jr.
Jun 23, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that Mr. Benny Wayne Circello, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Opelousas General Health System.
Visitation will be held in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs on Friday, June 26, 2020 beginning at 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Theodore Matherne Bourque
Jun 23, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Theodore Matherne Bourque, age 82, announces his passing at his residence in Grand Prairie surrounded by his loving family. The family requests visiting be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, from 2:00 p.m. until Rosary time at 3:00 p.m., followed by a Mass...
Jeannine (Chachere) Wallace
Jun 19, 2020
Due to the outbreak and growth of the virus locally the family does not feel safe holding a ceremony at this time. The funeral and visitation will be private and a memorial in Jeannine's honor will take place at a later date.
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Jeannine Chachere Wallace...
Judy Sylvester
Jun 12, 2020
Opelousas - Funeral services for Judy Sylvester will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel of the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home, 2845 South Union Street, in Opelousas. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. with interment burial immediately following in the Greenwood Memorial Park, 2202 Military Hwy, in Pineville, LA. ...
Ronald Speyrer
Jun 9, 2020
Opelousas-A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Ronald Speyrer will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in the St. Landry Catholic Church of Opelousas, LA. Msgr. Russell Harrington will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, LA.
Ronald Eli Speyrer, loving father, son...
Mamie Devillier
Jun 8, 2020
Mamie Kentora Devillier, age 42, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020.
Mamie was a wonderful and loving person. She enjoyed spending time with her family, swimming and driving everyone everywhere. Mamie will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by parents, Donald Devillier and Sandra Faul; her son,...
Tammy Daigle
Jun 8, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Tammy Fontenot Daigle at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Rev. Fr. Blake Dubroc and Rev. Fr. Austin Leger will con-celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery in Mallet, LA....
Wilbert Comeaux, Sr.
Jun 4, 2020
Wilbert Ray Comeaux, Sr.
Melville-Funeral Services for Mr. Wilbert Ray Comeaux, Sr. will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Melville. Rev. Russell Comeaux will officiate the services. Burial will follow in Baptist Cemetery in Melville.
Wilbert Comeaux, age 76, was born in Arnaudville, LA,...
Marie Louise Pitre
May 30, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Marie Louise Pitre at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at St. Landry Catholic Church. Monsignor Russell Harrington will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas from...
Gene Leger
May 26, 2020
Krotz Springs - Funeral services will be held for Gene Edgar Leger on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 1:30 PM in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Krotz Springs. Reverend Fr. Michael DeBlanc will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the First Pentecostal Church of Bayou Rouge Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2020, in...
Arthur Lacassin
May 26, 2020
Arthur "Douglas" Lacassin, 77, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 26, 2020 at his home in Missouri City, TX. Doug was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully at approximately 4:44 am of natural causes. He entered this world on December 5, 1942 in Krotz Springs, LA, born to Louis and Elmire Lacassin.
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Broderick “Rik” Dejean
May 22, 2020
Broderick Charles DeJean, 68, was called to his eternal resting place on May 22, 2020. He entered this world on April 21, 1952 in Opelousas, LA, born to Robert and Loretta DeJean. He is survived by his brother-in-law Dick Alario, sister-in-law Jeanette DeJean, nieces Christine DeJean, Courtney Moore, Lecie Alario Israel and Stacee Alario Reeves, and nephews Robb DeJean...
Betty Ruth Edwards
May 19, 2020
Betty Ruth Royer Edwards has departed to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 19, 2020. Betty "had no enemies and never met a stranger." She loved everyone, and everyone loved her.
Betty was born in the Beauregard Parish village of Carson to Lillian and John A. Royer on April 28, 1926. Betty's formative years were divided...
Robert Theriot
May 17, 2020
Port Barre- Robert Theriot passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Robert was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy was his family. He was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas who through his social interactions never met a stranger. Robert...
Mary Lou Donatto
May 16, 2020
Private funeral services will be held for Mary Lou Durousseau Donatto at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Burial will be held in the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery. Reverend Gregory Simien will conduct the funeral service. A public viewing for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the...
