Obituaries

Jul 3, 2021

Opelousas - Funeral services for Bernita "Bonnie" Dupre Parks will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.  Brother Eddie Douglas will conduct the services.  Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Prairie Ronde, La.

Visitation will be held Thursday,...

Jul 2, 2021

Krotz Springs - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. for Sandi Rachel Nolan on Monday, July 5, 2021, in the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs, La.  Father Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow in the church cemetery.

It is with heavy hearts we...

Jun 30, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Thuoc Van Do at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas.  Father Toan will celebrate the Mass, Father Viet Hung will give the Sermon, Father Sai will give the Last Rites and Father Vuong will give the Rite of Committal...

Jun 29, 2021

Bertha (Bea) Landry Cloward AKA Mrs. James L. Cloward Sr, age 92, passed away peacefully at the Beehive Home of Salem on June 29, 2021.

Bea was born December 18, 1928 in Sunset, Louisiana to Ashley and Euphrosie Robin Landry. She was raised in Opelousas, her family being the same Landry's of the St. Landry Parish and...

Jun 25, 2021

Opelousas - A Memorial service for David Roy Durham will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Christian Life Center Church in Opelousas, LA.  Rev. Benny Reppond will officiate the services.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of David Roy Durham of Opelousas, Louisiana known to many as "Dave", on...

Jun 25, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Frederick "Fred" Charles Montgomery at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, LA.  Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and burial will follow in the St. John Catholic Church Cemetery in Melville, LA.  Readers will be Patrice...

Jun 22, 2021

Opelousas - Funeral services will be held for Cody Lawrence LeBlanc at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home.  Deacon Dwayne Joubert will officiate the services.  Rite of Committal will follow in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Cemetery in Leonville.

It is with heavy hearts we...

Jun 18, 2021

Opelousas - A Private Memorial Service for Niki LeBlanc Spisak will be held at a later date.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Niki LeBlanc Spisak.  She passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021, after a brief illness.

Niki never met a stranger.  She enjoyed antiques, doing puzzles, cross stitching...

Jun 15, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Clyde "Randall" Thompson, age 79, on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Randall graduated from the University of Arkansas and Texas A&M to enter his lifelong career of being a chemist. He retired from Valero after being with the company for over thirty years. He enjoyed playing the clarinet...

Jun 13, 2021

Lena Estep, Nikki, 41, beloved Mother and Step-Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 13, 2021. She entered this world on November 26, 1979 in Houston, TX, born to Robert and Edwina Andrus. Though suffering from a major accident that caused the loss of her father when she was a child, Nikki lived an active lifestyle. ...

Jun 9, 2021

Opelousas – Graveside Funeral services will be held for Mr. Manuel Pena Hernandez, Jr. at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, Louisiana.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. Manuel Pena Hernandez, Jr., age 79, on Thursday, June 9, 2021, at his home in Opelousas...

Jun 9, 2021

Opelousas-Funeral services for John Fitzgerald Lopushansky will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, La.  Rev. Fr. Gregory Simien will officiate the services.

Interment will be at St. John Berchman's Catholic Church Cemetery in Cankton, Louisiana at a later date.

Visitation...

Jun 7, 2021

Krotz Springs - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Gayle Fitzgerald Morrow at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs.  Reverend Father Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass assisted by Deacon Clayton Hollier.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the St. Anthony Church Cemetery....

Jun 6, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joan "Dannie" Roberie Ardoin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, La. The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen and Deacon Sammy Diesi will concelebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery....

Jun 5, 2021

Melville - Funeral services for Linda Faye Burleigh Jaubert will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Melville.  Reverend Father Laurent De Prins will conduct the funeral service.  Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Port Barre, La.  Visitation will be held in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral...

Jun 4, 2021

Opelousas - Funeral services will be held for Charles Donovan Nezat, Jr. at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas.  Reverend Tania Bryant will conduct the service.  Burial will follow in the Little Red Church Cemetery in Opelousas.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing...

Jun 3, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marjorie “Margie” Jagneaux Quebedeaux announce her passing on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021, in the St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA. The Reverend Monsignor Russell Harrington will celebrate the Mass. Rite of...

May 29, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Reine Mae Stelly Richard at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas.  Rev. Fr. Gregory Simien will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Visitation...

May 26, 2021

Opelousas-Private Funeral Services for Holly Celeste Taylor were held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. Rev. Louis Charrier officiated the services.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Holly Celeste Taylor, age 34, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at her home...

May 23, 2021

Opelousas - Funeral services will be held for Grace Lafleur Lavergne at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.  Father Jason Vidrine will conduct the service.  Rite of Committal and burial will follow in the St. Bridget Church Cemetery in Lawtell, La.

It is with heavy...