Raphael Reviere

Opelousas – Funeral services will be held for Ray Reviere at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.  Rev. Fr. Ted Broussard will officiate the services.  The Readers for the funeral service will be his godchildren, Miranda Fontenot and Amy Decuir.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow at St. Bridget Cemetery in Lawtell.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dad/ Pop, Raphael Bernard Reviere, age 65, on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette.    He was born in Mamou and was currently residing in Lafayette.  He was a passionate crane operator for close to 40 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle on the open road as a pastime.  He was meticulous about the upkeep of the many yards which he was responsible for.  He cherished spending time with his family who meant the world to him; love and respect. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

He is survived by his mother, JoAnn LeBlanc Reviere; two daughters, Christie Reviere and Danielle Reviere; two sisters, Diane Tweedel (Leon) and Virginia Reviere; three grandchildren, Brittany Jefcoat (Jacob), Kailey Latiolais, and Joshua Latiolais; and three great-grandchildren, Eden Jefcoat, Noelle Jefcoat, and Navy Jefcoat. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Arleen Reviere; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and beloved family members; and furbaby, Oreo.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nolton Reviere; paternal grandparents, Antoine and Lena Bellard Reviere; his maternal grandparents, D. D. LeBlanc and Mary Stelly LeBlanc; two sisters, Cynthia Courville and Debra Reviere; and two beloved furbabies, Rex and Bandit.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Jefcoat, Joshua Latiolais, Thomas Courville, Leon Tweedel, Barry LeBlanc, and his godchild, Dexter Tweedel.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas.  A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening in the funeral home.  On Wednesday, visitation will continue from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

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

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