Obituaries

Mar 4, 2023

Karl's family would like to invite friends and family to a celebration of life gathering at 1:30 p.m. , Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Potato Place, 3803 Moss Street, Lafayette, LA.

Mar 2, 2023

Lawtell - A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Lee Anna Kidder on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell, LA.  Reverend Ted Broussard will conduct the Mass.  Rite of Committal and burial will follow in the St. Bridget Church Cemetery.

Lee Anna, was born a native of Bristol, La....

Feb 25, 2023

Kaplan – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Irma Olivares, age 80, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan.  Rev. Fr. Mark Miley will celebrate the Mass.

Visitation...

Feb 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Larry” Gremillion, age 68, on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Heritage Manor in Opelousas, La.

Visiting will be held at the LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas beginning at 1:00 p.m. until service time at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Larry was...

Feb 19, 2023

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial for Sheila Smith Stelly will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Reverend Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

The family requests visiting hours be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February...

Feb 18, 2023

Krotz Springs - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sybil Hutto Comeaux at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs.  Rev. Fr. Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and Burial will follow in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Krotz Springs.

Visitation...

Feb 9, 2023

A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell for Kathleen Manuel Matt, 87, born September 28, 1935. Rev. Theodore Broussard will conduct the funeral services. Rite of Committal will be in St. Bridget Cemetery.

Born in Ville Platte to Maxell Manuel...

Feb 8, 2023

Krotz Springs – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sam Morrow, age 88, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in St. John Catholic Church Cemetery in Melville.  Father Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass.

Visitation will be held...

Feb 7, 2023

Today we announce the passing of Charles “Scooter” Hiller V, at 74, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  He passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Scooter was a native and life-long resident of Opelousas. He was happily married to his wife of 53 years, and together they raised three children. He and Anne...

Feb 4, 2023

Melville – Funeral services for Horace Joseph Dupont, age 86, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Melville, LA.  Pastor Rocky Warden will officiate the services.  Graveside services and burial will follow in the Melville Methodist Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m....

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 – 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 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 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...