Louis Fay, Sr.

OPELOUSAS - A Mass of Christian Burial for Louis Fontenot Fay, Sr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Monsignor Louis Melancon and Monsignor Keith DeRouen will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Holy Sepulcher Mausoleum. Gift Bearers will be Michon Fay, Rena Fay and Quinten van der Maarel. Readers will be Stephanie Roy and Brother Joel McGraw, F.S.C.

Mr. Louis, age 67, who was a resident of Opelousas, LA, passed away on March 19, 2017 in Houston, TX.

Mr. Louis was a 4th Degree Knight with Knights of Columbus Council 1173. He was also a member of Opelousas Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 1048. Louis was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved teaching his grandchildren how to enjoy the outdoors. He was a Bouree player and enjoyed playing cards at the Elks Lodge. Louis often traveled to his grandchildren's sporting events and enjoyed it thoroughly. He coached and taught his children in sports and outdoor activities that will be passed on for generations. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Deborah Roy Fay; sons, Kip Fay and wife Michon of Opelousas, Chris Fay and wife Rena of Memphis, Tennessee and Andy Fay of Opelousas; daughter, Leslie van der Maarel and husband Quinten of Tomball, Texas; sister, Cindy Riehl and husband Robert of New Orleans; sister-in-law, Marie Fay; and grandchildren, Trey Hammond, Peyton Hammond, Emery Hammond, Connor Fay, Cecilia Fay, Madelynn Fay, Audrey Fay, Dominic Fay, Thomas Fay, Josephine Fay, Andrew Fay, II, Brody van der Maarel, Bryce van der Maarel and Brooks van der Maarel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Thomas Fay, Sr; and brother, Thomas "Buddy" M. Fay, II.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. On Thursday, visitation will continue from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.

The Elks service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home. A Rosary will be recited by Deacon Joubert on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Emonet, Rusty Bellard, Jimmy Genovese, Donald Cropper, Steve Bienvenue, Gardner Richard, Melvin Adams and Tommy Fay.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. Louis' grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to St. Luke's Foundation Cardiology Department, 1213 Hermann Dr., Ste. 855, Houston, TX, 77074 or Texas Heart Institute Development Office: P.O. Box 20345 (MC3-117) Houston, TX. 77225.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337-942-2638) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Visitation

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas
2845 South Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas
2845 South Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, March 23, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Service

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Landry Catholic Church
1020 North Main
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, March 23, 2017
10:00 a.m.

Rosary Service

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel
2845 South Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
7:00 p.m.

Elks Service

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel
2845 South Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
5:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Holy Sepulcher Mausoleum
914 N. Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570

Memorial Contributions

St. Luke's Foundation
1213 Hermann Dr. Ste 855
Houston, TX  77074


Texas Heart Institute Development Office
P.O. Box 20345 (MC3-117)
Houston, TX  77225