Obituaries

Feb 2, 2023

Krotz Springs - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Larry John Martinez, Sr., on Monday, February 6, 2023, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs.  Reverend Michael DeBlanc will conduct the Mass.  Rite of Committal and Burial will follow in the church mausoleum.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 6,...

Jan 24, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Audrey Soileau Richard will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.  Reverend Gregory Simien will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family requests visiting hours be from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on...

Jan 23, 2023

Opelousas – Funeral services for Warren Thomas Ulmer affectionately known as “Buck” will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Opelousas, Louisiana.  Pastor Joel Murrah will conduct the service.  Burial will follow in the Iatt Baptist Cemetery in Verda, Louisiana at 3:00 p.m.

Visitation will be held at...

Jan 18, 2023

Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 23, 2023, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana, at 2:30 p.m. for Dorothy Claire White. Miss White passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Visitation will be held at St. Landry Catholic Church on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. until the time of...

Jan 18, 2023

Opelousas – Funeral services for Nancy “Robin” Riggleman, age 60, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA. Pastor Blake Cotter with Our Savior's Church (Lafayette Campus) will officiate the services.

The family requested visitation times be held from 4:00 p.m. until...

Jan 9, 2023

Jacob was a native of Lake Village, Arkansas and was born on August 5, 1986.  He passed away peacefully at Legacy Nursing Home (Plaquemine Caring Center, LLC) on January 9, 2023.

Jacob is survived by his mother, Jeannie Chevalon (Tracy) of Church Point, La.; his grandparents, Clara Randle of Arnaudville, La. and Mary Lavern Bariola of Lake...

Jan 7, 2023

Opelousas –Memorial services for Theresa Duplechien Darbonne will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA. Deacon Bill Pollingue will officiate the services.

The family requested gathering times be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in the...

Dec 31, 2022

Opelousas- Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Joseph Bullara, age 71, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA. Rev. Fr. Gregory Simien, of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church will celebrate the...

Dec 25, 2022

Long-time Opelousas native and resident, Estelle Mason Perrault, died on Christmas Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 97. Estelle was deeply devoted to her family and community. She was fondly referred to as the “Nan of The Whole Wide World,” and she earned and owned that title, leaving those in her orbit feeling more loved and like...

Dec 22, 2022

Opelousas – Funeral services for Marie “Elaine” Latiolais Guillory will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct service.  Burial will follow in the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery.

It is with deep sorrow we regretfully announce the...

Dec 21, 2022

Opelousas – Graveside service and inurnment for Sheila D. Menard will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, La.  Father Laurent De Prins will conduct the service.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sheila D. Menard, age 69, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Dec 15, 2022

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial for Leo Paul Marks will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre, LA.  Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre.

Mr.  Leo died on Thursday, December 15, 2022,...

Dec 13, 2022

Opelousas – Funeral services for Mary Aline Cormier will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.  Pastor Bart Leger will conduct the funeral service.  Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in the...

Dec 13, 2022

Melville - Funeral services for Elie “Butch” Boudreaux will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Melville. Reverend Benny Reppond will officiate the services. Burial will follow in the First Baptist Cemetery in Melville.

Visitation will be held in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Melville on Monday, December...

Dec 12, 2022

Washington - A Memorial Mass will be held for Phil Felix Wartelle, Jr. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, La.  Father Matthew Higginbotham will Celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and Inurnment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Phil Wartelle Jr, 94, passed away at his childhood...

Dec 8, 2022

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Bobby P. Dupre, 85, announces his passing on Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at his home in Opelousas. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Queen of Angels Catholic Church Monday, December 12th at 10:30 a.m.

A loving father, Bobby will be dearly missed...

Dec 5, 2022

Krotz Springs – Celebration of Life Services for Bryan “Bo” Billodeau, Sr. will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs, LA.  Deacon Tom Robinson will conduct the service.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home, from 10:00 a.m. until...

Dec 5, 2022

Opelousas -Funeral services for Gerald Joseph Champagne, known as “Champ” will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Opelousas, LA. Rev. Perry Hubbs will officiate the services.  Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald Joseph...

Dec 5, 2022

Melville – Funeral services for Vernice Ledoux Deville will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in the First Pentecostal Church of Melville.  Visitation will be held on Thursday in the church from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m.  Reverend England will conduct the service.  Graveside services will be held on Friday, December...

Dec 5, 2022

Opelousas - Graveside services for Baby Maddux John Cade Dupre will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.  Deacon Dwayne Joubert will officiate the service.  Prior to the graveside service, there will be a family gathering beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the cemetery.

Maddux John Cade Dupre,...