Obituaries
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...
Rita Primeaux
May 12, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, private graveside services will be held for Rita Mae Matte Primeaux at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas. The Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will conduct the Committal Service.
Rita Mae Matte Primeaux passed away at the age 82 on May 12, 2020, where she was greeted by the...
Joseph Carroll Sonnier
May 12, 2020
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, June 13th from 9 am to 12 pm at LAFOND-ARDOIN Funeral Homes, 2845 South Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570 for Joseph Carroll Sonnier, who died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Passages Hospice in New Orleans. Following visitation, there will be a Rosary at 12 pm followed...
Darlene Popps
May 12, 2020
Melville - Mrs. Darlene Mouille Popps was a native of Cambridge, Minnesota, and was a longtime resident of Melville, Louisiana. She passed away on May 12, 2020, at Tri Community Nursing Home in Palmetto, LA, at the age of 64. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting in her spare time. Most of all, she loved spending time with...
Rita Godeaux
May 11, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Prairie Ronde for Rita Mae Godeaux. Reverend Conley Bertrand will conduct the service.
Ms. Godeaux, age 64, a resident of Carencro, LA, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical...
Penelope Layne Majors
May 10, 2020
Penelope Layne Majors, nine months and 16 days old, was born on July 25, 2019 and passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service for Penelope will be held at a later date.
Penelope is survived by her parents, Jesse Majors, Jr. and Tiffany Majors of Carencro; her...
Mary Ardoin Dupre
May 9, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, a private graveside service will be held for Mary Adoin Dupre at Ashford Cemetery in Basile. Deacon Sammy Diesi will conduct the service.
Ms. Dupre, age 97, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Opelousas General Health System.
Mary was a dedicated...
Frances Juliette Lafleur Venable
May 9, 2020
Frances Juliette "Shorty" Venable, 86, was called to her eternal resting place on May 9, 2020. She entered this world on January 31, 1934 in Opelousas, LA, born to Alex and Lima LaFleur.
She is survived by her son Carl Andrew "Andy" Fontenot and his wife Annette; her grandchildren, Jim Fontenot and his wife Stacey, Aaron Fontenot...
