Obituaries
Johnny Lee Coates, Jr.
Jun 10, 2024
Johnny Lee Coates, Jr. of Port Barre, Louisiana passed away on June 10, 2024, at Opelousas General Health System. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend who had a kind heart and loving spirit.
Funeral Services for Johnny Lee Coates, Jr., age 40, will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church...
Edmond Thibodeaux, Jr.
Jun 10, 2024
Funeral Services for Edmond Thibodeaux, Jr., age 88, will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, La.
A visitation will be held at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed on Thursday...
Mary Lalonde Credeur
Jun 3, 2024
Mary Lalonde Credeur, age 68, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at her residence in Opelousas. She was a remarkable soul who touched the lives of many.
Mary was known for her unwavering dedication to her roles as a mother, grandmother and wife. Her love for her family knew no bounds, and she found joy in creating a nurturing home...
Geraldine Chauvin Edrington
Jun 2, 2024
A visitation of family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. Father Clint Trahan will conduct the service. The burial will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas, La.
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Ella Mae Dupuis Castille
Jun 1, 2024
Opelousas, Louisiana - Ella Dupuis Castille, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at Landmark of Acadiana in St. Martinville, La. Ella's legacy is one that will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A visitation of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 9:00...
Macy Elizabeth Richard
May 28, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana, at 11:30 AM, for mother and daughter Jerilyn Hidalgo Hebert and Macy Elizabeth Richard, who passed away together in a boating accident on May 28, 2024. Father Jude Thierry will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and...
Jerilyn Hidalgo Hebert
May 28, 2024
Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana, at 11:30 AM, for mother and daughter Jerilyn Hidalgo Hebert and Macy Elizabeth Richard, who passed away together in a boating accident on May 28, 2024. Father Jude Thierry will celebrate the Mass. Rite of...
Enola Frederick Perroux
May 28, 2024
Enola Perroux, born on November 25, 1927, in Krotz Springs, Louisiana, peacefully passed away at her residence in Ethel, Louisiana, on May 28, 2024.
Enola was named valedictorian of her graduating class. Her talents extended beyond academics as she found joy in sewing and became a skilled seamstress renowned for making clothes and Halloween costumes. Cooking brought her great pleasure, especially...
Linda Elizabeth Couvillon Lomenick
May 26, 2024
Linda grew up in Opelousas, Louisiana. She attended the Academy of the Immaculate Conception, graduating in 1959. She later attended USL, where she earned a degree in education in 1964. In a teaching career spanning over forty years, she taught countless students in several school districts, starting in Orleans Parish, then St. Landry Parish at Belmont Academy, and finally Iberia...
Beverly "Claire" Nash Fruge'
May 26, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday June 1, 2024, at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Grand Coteau, Louisiana at 10:30AM for Beverly “Claire” Nash Frugé. Claire Frugé passed away on May 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Sunset, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, Louisiana...
Patricia Ann Fontenot
May 25, 2024
Memorial Funeral service and a Rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, Louisiana. Darrell Burleigh will lead the Rosary service.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the...
Deacon Sammy Diesi
May 19, 2024
Samuel “Sammy” Charles Diesi, age 74, a man whose life was a testament to his unwavering faith, dedication to community service, and commitment to family peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his residence in Opelousas, surrounded by his loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. St. Landry...
Jane F. Thibodeaux
May 17, 2024
Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial for Jane F. Thibodeaux will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, Louisiana. Father Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin...
Martha L. Dean
May 13, 2024
Mrs. Martha L. Dean, a resident of Opelousas, Louisiana, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1930, in Opelousas, La.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas....
Allen Ted Marcantel
May 11, 2024
Mr. Allen Ted Marcantel, a resident of Lawtell, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Opelousas General Health System.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell, LA, with interment in the St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery. Reverend Mark Ledoux will celebrate the Mass.
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David Whittington, Sr.
May 10, 2024
Krotz Springs – A Mass of Christian Burial for David Whittington, Sr. will be held 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Krotz Springs. Rev. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held...
Betty F. Ray
May 8, 2024
Betty F. Ray, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 8, 2024, at her residence in Opelousas, Louisiana. She was born on September 27, 1932, in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Betty's warm and loving personality touched the lives of all who knew her.
Funeral services for Betty F. Ray will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in the...
Robert Earl McBride
May 8, 2024
Opelousas - Robert McBride, age 96, passed away on May 8, 2024, at Eunice Manor Nursing Home. He was born on February 9, 1928, in Opelousas Louisiana.
A visitation to honor Robert's life will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM followed by a Catholic Service in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral...
Eric Mark Fontenot
May 6, 2024
Opelousas, La.- A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Eric Fontenot will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana. Father Neil Pettit will celebrate the Mass.
Eric Mark Fontenot, a native and resident of Opelousas, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born on August 11, 1946, he was...
Wilma Cortez Lafleur
May 3, 2024
Wilma Cortez Lafleur, age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas, Louisiana. She was born in Church Point, Louisiana, on October 3, 1924.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas from 12:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. followed...
