Obituaries
Jason Botts Spain
Nov 3, 2022
Jason Botts Spain died November 3,2022. Jason was born February 25,1974 in Winston Salem NC. Jason graduated from Tates Creek High School in Lexington,Ky in 1993. He played football and baseball at Tates Creek High School earning in his senior year, all conference honors in football and baseball, as well as his baseball teammates voted him Most Valuable player...
Earline Darbonne
Oct 29, 2022
A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Earline "Deuce" Darbonne at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA. The Reverend Gregory Simien will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Eunice, LA.
Earline Godeaux Darbonne, age 96, died...
Margaret Comeaux Meche
Oct 29, 2022
Opelousas – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ann Comeaux Meche, who passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at her residence in Opelousas at the age of 81.
Funeral services for Margaret Ann Comeaux Meche will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in the Skip Montet...
Bernice Ducharme
Oct 27, 2022
Opelousas – A Memorial Gathering will be held for Bernice Verrette Ducharme at from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. An inurnment will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mausoleum in Port Barre, La.
It is with deep sorrow we announce...
Thomas "Tommy" Hidalgo
Oct 26, 2022
Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Thomas “Tommy” Wayne Hidalgo, on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Reverend Fr. Gregory Simien will conduct the Mass. Rite of Committal and Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.
It is with deep sorrow we...
Robin Connolley
Oct 25, 2022
Opelousas – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Elizabeth Connolley who passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at her residence in Prairie Ronde at the age of 59.
All funeral services will be held privately by request of the family.
Robin had a passion for dancing which she...
Sheila Fay Hester
Oct 25, 2022
Opelousas - Funeral Services will be held for Sheila Fay Pitre Hester on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA. Deacon Sammy Diesi will conduct the services.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022, in the Skip...
Joseph "J.B." Viviano
Oct 15, 2022
Opelousas- Funeral Services for Joseph Berchman Viviano, known to many as “J. B.”, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA. Rev. Msgr. Keith DeRouen will celebrate the service. Rite of Committal and interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas,...
Marie Minnie Devillier
Oct 11, 2022
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday October 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church in Leonville for Marie Minnie Devillier, age 90, who passed away on October 11, 2022, at Opelousas General Hospital. Entombment will be at St. Leo the Great Mausoleum in Leonville. The Rev. Father Darren Eldridge, pastor of...
Fleta Boagni
Oct 11, 2022
Opelousas – Funeral services for Fleta Hollier Boagni will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, La. The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will conduct the service. A Private Rite of Committal will be held following the service. Visitation will be held from 10:00...
Albert Lasseigne
Oct 8, 2022
Krotz Springs- Graveside services for Albert Joseph Lasseigne will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery in Krotz Springs, LA. Deacon Bill Pollingue will conduct the service.
Visiting will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs from 9:00 a.m. until...
Paul "Fuzz" Tankersley
Oct 5, 2022
It is with deep sorrow we regretfully announce the passing of Paul “Fuzz” Jerone Tankersley on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the age of 61, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
Opelousas- Funeral services will be held for Paul “Fuzz” Jerone Tankersley, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial...
Irvin "Big One" Lagrange
Oct 4, 2022
Graveside services will be held for Irvin “Big One” Lagrange at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Deacon Jerome Collins will conduct the service.
Mr. Lagrange, age 91, died on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Broussard, LA.
Irvin was a native of Port Barre, LA and made Opelousas his...
Ellen Stagg
Oct 3, 2022
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. The Reverend Michael Russo will Celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park cemetery. Gift bearers will be Kaitlyn Sheffield Ribarin, Marie Louise Stagg, Lorie Stagg Jacobs, Kathryn Denais, and Emma...
Lisa Dawn Guidroz
Oct 3, 2022
Krotz Springs – A Mass of Christian Burial for Lisa Dawn Kimball Guidroz will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs. Father Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held in...
Mildred "Millie" Sellers Boudreau
Sep 29, 2022
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mildred Sellers Boudreau, age 86, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, LA, followed by Rite of Committal interment in the Cedar Hill Cemetery also in Washington, LA. The Reverend Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass.
“Millie” was...
Joseph "Joe" Cortez
Sep 25, 2022
Opelousas – Funeral services for Joseph “Joe” W. Cortez will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA. Deacon Sammy Diesi will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas...
Michael Stanford
Sep 25, 2022
Opelousas – A Memorial Service for Michael Cyril Stanford will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, La. Deacon Ulysse Joubert will conduct the service.
Visitation will begin Saturday, October 1, 2022, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home...
Joey Bordelon
Sep 24, 2022
Washington – A Mass of Christian Burial for Joey Bordelon will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, La. Reverend Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, La.
Visitation will be held in the Skip Montet...
Helen Louise Basile
Sep 20, 2022
Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial for Helen Louise (LeBlanc) Basile will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.
It is with...
