Obituaries
Mary "Kathy" Chiasson
Sep 16, 2024
Funeral services for Mary “Kathy” Fortenberry Chiasson will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church located at 1382 Gravel Hill Church Road, Pitkin, Louisiana. Pastor Chad Estes will conduct the service. A burial will follow in the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held in the Gravel Hill Baptist...
Julia "June" Meche
Sep 9, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for Julia “June” Meche, age 92, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, LA. Rite of Committal and Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, LA. Reverend Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass accompanied by Reverend Fr. Joseph Padinjarepeedika and Reverend...
Lynda Richard Dupre
Sep 7, 2024
Lynda Dupre, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024, at her residence in Lafayette, Louisiana. She was born on September 16, 1958, in Arnaudville, Louisiana. She lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family.
A visitation for Lynda will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 4:00 PM to...
Cynthia Marie Chachere Fontenot
Sep 5, 2024
Cynthia Marie Chachere Fontenot, passed away peacefully at her residence in Opelousas, Louisiana, on September 5, 2024, at the age of 63. She was born on May 31, 1961, in Church Point, Louisiana, Cynthia was a vibrant spirit who brought joy to all who knew her.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Cynthia will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Hermina Lavergne LaGrange
Sep 3, 2024
Hermina LaGrange, age 92, a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Hermina Lavergne LaGrange will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Father Jude Thierry will celebrate the Mass. The Rite of...
Jerald "Jerry" Levell Thompson
Sep 2, 2024
Mr. Jerald “Jerry” L. Thompson, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Senior Village Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 89. He was born on May 23, 1935, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Jerry was an honorable, man who devoted his life to his family and community.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jerald “Jerry” Thompson...
Gabrielle "Gabby" Mire
Aug 30, 2024
Gabrielle Noel- Destine Mire, affectionately known to many as “Gabby,” was born on December 5, 1991, in Pineville, Louisiana. She embarked on her journey with a heart full of dreams and destined to create beautiful memories and share her boundless compassion with those around her. She gracefully passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital...
Shelley M. Reeves
Aug 29, 2024
A Memorial Service for Shelley M. Reeves, age 42, will be held at a later date.
Shelley M. Reeves was born on June 10, 1982, in Antioch, California and passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Opelousas General Health System.
She worked as a caregiver in the healthcare field, where she dedicated herself to helping others.
Shelley was known for...
Josephine "Josie" Prudhomme
Aug 27, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for Josephine “Josie” Daigle Prudhomme will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA. The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will celebrate the Mass. A Rite of Committal and interment will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA.
Visitation will...
Norma Jean Fontenot
Aug 26, 2024
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with Father Ken Domingue officiating. Visitation will begin from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, with a Rosary being recited at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.
Norma Jean Fontenot, born...
Catherine Prejean Stanford
Aug 21, 2024
Catherine Prejean Stanford, age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on January 27, 1961, in Opelousas, Louisiana.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Catherine Stanford at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell, La. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Father Mark Ledoux will...
Steve Circello, Jr.
Aug 18, 2024
Steve Circello, Jr., a beloved educator and devoted family man, passed away on August 18, 2024, at the age of 66 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on September 9, 1957, in Melville, Louisiana, Steve dedicated his life to teaching and inspiring students throughout his career.
Visitation services for Steve will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 9:00 AM to...
Glenda Kay Gary
Aug 16, 2024
Glenda Kay Gary, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 16, 2024. Born on April 19, 1951, in Orange, Texas, Glenda was known for her vibrant personality as a true " people person" in her ministry service as a Jehovah’s Witness.
A visitation will be held on August 23, 2024, at...
Kenneth "Kenny" DeJean
Aug 11, 2024
Kenny passed away on August 11, 2024, at Opelousas General Health System at the age of 76. He was born on July 24, 1948, in Lafayette, LA. He was raised and lived most of his life in Opelousas,LA , living his last 20 years in Sunset, LA.
On Saturday, August 17, 2024 the eulogy service will be held at 1:00 p.m....
Ray Delahoussaye, Sr.
Aug 10, 2024
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, Charles Ray Delahoussaye, Sr., loving father of two children, passed away at the age of 90 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Ray will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Father Neil Pettit will celebrate the...
Gloria "T-Glo" Joubert Bourque
Aug 3, 2024
Opelousas – Visitation will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Chapel in Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. by Deacon Jerome Collins with a time of sharing following.
Gloria Joubert Bourque passed away on August 3, 2024, at the Senior Village Nursing Home in...
Eva Mae Grimes
Jul 30, 2024
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Deacon Jerome Collins will officiate the service.
The readers will be Samantha Stephens and Mandy Coussan.
A Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 1:30 by Deacon...
Theresa Tolar
Jul 29, 2024
Affectionally known as Momma, MiMi, SiSis and Nanan, Theresa Kaye Bourgeois Tolar (68) passed away on July 29, 2024. Visitation will be held at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home at 9:00 am, Friday, August 2, 2024 and will continue until a Rosary at 12:30 pm led by Deacon Mike Tramel. A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Father Mark Ledoux will be...
JoAnn L. Reviere
Jul 29, 2024
Johanna "JoAnn" L. Reviere, age 88, a resident of Lawtell, La., passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born on June 6, 1936, in Arnaudville Louisiana.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
A Rosary will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home immediately followed by...
Eben Devillier
Jul 28, 2024
Eben F. Devillier, age 67, passed away at Heritage Manor Nursing Home on Sunday, July 28, 2024, He was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on November 14, 1956.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, La. Reverend Vincent Tullus will conduct the funeral service. The burial will be held...
