Obituaries

Dec 29, 2020

In lieu of a formal service, a private graveside service will be held for Paul "P.R." Rodney Krantz at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery in Krotz Springs at a later date.

Paul was born on November 10, 1926 and passed away at the age of 94 on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, after a long illness.

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Dec 28, 2020

Opelousas – Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a walkthrough visitation will be held for Mrs. Nellie Vizinat Guillory on Thursday, December 31, 2020, from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM in the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. A reminder that all entering the church must have masks and must abide by social distancing. The Funeral Mass is by invitation...

Dec 26, 2020

Opelousas -Funeral services will be held for Dorothy Mary Baque Soileau, known to many as "Dot" at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, LA.  Rite of Committal will take place at Bellevue Memorial Park.  Msgr. Russell Harrington will officiate the services.

Visitation will...

Dec 25, 2020

Krotz Springs-A Celebration of Life service for David Bertrand Lacassin, known to many as “Magoo,” will be held at a later date.

Magoo was a native of Krotz Springs, past resident of St. Gabriel for many years, and was currently residing in Krotz Springs for the past 5 years.  He passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020,...

Dec 23, 2020

Opelousas- A private memorial service for Carmen Perry Cottano, was held on December 27, 2020.

Mrs. Cottano, age 63, was born in Opelousas, LA and was a longtime resident of Krotz Springs, LA. She passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Carmen was a daughter, sister, wife,...

Dec 21, 2020

Funeral services for Harvey James Dies will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Krotz Springs.  Reverend Allen Myers will conduct the services.

Visitation will be held in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs on Monday, December 28, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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Dec 21, 2020

Opelousas - Funeral services will be held for John August Fontenot (known to many as "Johnny") at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in the Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Krotz Springs, LA.   Fr. Pete Smith will officiate the services.  Graveside services and Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA.

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Dec 20, 2020

Opelousas - Memorial services for Delbert "Rit" Richard, known to many as "The Tractor Man" will be held at a later date.

Mr. Richard, age 65, was born in Beaumont, Texas, and was a longtime resident of Opelousas, LA.  He passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

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Dec 20, 2020

Mary Asta Williams born on January 29, 1932 passed away peacefully at her family’s farm on December 20, 2020. Mary was born in Port Barre where she would ultimately retire and live out her golden years with her lifelong love Earl “Sonny” Williams who predeceased his bride by less than a month. Mary was also predeceased by her parents...

Dec 19, 2020

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for James "Jimmy" Soileau, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas.  Monsignor Russell Harrington will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, La.

Visitation will be held in the...

Dec 15, 2020

Funeral services for Doris Faye Naquin Verrette will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Krotz Springs.  Reverend Allen Myers will conduct the service with burial to follow in the First Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Krotz Springs on Thursday,...

Dec 13, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Francis James "Frog" Ducote announce his passing on December 13, 2020.

Due to Covid-19 there will a graveside service  held in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

He was a former member of the carpenters local 1098, in Baton Rouge, La. He also worked...

Dec 12, 2020

Opelousas- Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Thibodeaux Fontenot will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel in the Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas.  Rite of Committal and Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice. Msgr. Russell Harrington will officiate the services.

Mrs. Lillian died on...

Dec 12, 2020

Allen "Bubba" Muir Penick, Jr.

March 16, 1956 - December 12, 2020

Opelousas - Funeral services for Allen "Bubba" Muir Penick, Jr. will be held, at the Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas.  Burial will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park. Rev. Regina Hickman will officiate the services.

It is with heavy hearts...

Dec 11, 2020

Opelousas-A Mass of Christian Burial for Theresa Pitre Dupre will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA.  Rite of Committal and Interment will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park.  Fr. Ben Pitre will celebrate the Mass.

Ms. Theresa, age 92, passed away on Friday, December 11,...

Dec 9, 2020

Krotz Springs - Funeral services for Carl Paul Hooks will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Krotz Springs, LA.  Brother Mike Devillier will conduct the services.  Burial will follow in the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Krotz Springs.

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

Dec 8, 2020

Graveside service for Florence Higdon Moreau will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Krotz Springs.

Florence, affectionately known as Tee or Mamee by her family and friends was born in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of Krotz Springs, LA. She passed away on...

Dec 7, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Constance "Connie" Ruffino Lalonde at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 09, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Church.  Rite of Committal will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Rev. Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass.

Ms. Connie, age 89, passed away on Monday, December 07, 2020 at home surrounded by...

Dec 7, 2020

Krotz Springs - Funeral services for Darlene Dupuis will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Krotz Springs, La.  Reverend Allen Meyers will conduct the services.  Burial will follow in the First Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until...

Dec 6, 2020

A Memorial Mass for Mr. Charles Gerald Roy, Sr. will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at 10:00 AM at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA.

Charles Gerald Roy, “Gee”, “Daddy”, “Poppa”, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2020.

He was born on March 15, 1931, in Opelousas,...