Obituaries
Carmen Cottano
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,...
John Fontenot
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.
Visitation...
Harvey Dies
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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Delbert Richard
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.
Mr....
Mary Williams
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...
Jimmy Soileau
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...
Doris Verrette
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,...
Francis "Frog" Ducote
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...
Allen "Bubba" Penick Jr.
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...
Lillian Fontenot
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...
Theresa Dupre
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,...
Carl Hooks
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...
Florence "Tee" Moreau
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...
Constance "Connie" Lalonde
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...
Darlene Dupuis
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...
Charles Gerald Roy, Sr.
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,...
Geraldine “Gerry” Richard
Dec 4, 2020
Geraldine "Gerry" Stelly Richard, 79, a resident of Arnaudville, Louisiana, left this earth to be with her daughter, parents, sisters and brother on Friday, December 4, 2020.
Gerry had a strong belief in her Catholic faith. She loved her family more than anything and always put them before herself. She would always attend her children's sporting and...
Orval "Doc" Durham, Sr.
Dec 4, 2020
Opelousas - Funeral services will be held for Orval "Doc" Lee Durham, Sr. at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. Father Mike DeBlanc will conduct the service with burial to follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020...
Patsy Pitre
Dec 1, 2020
Opelousas - Funeral services for Patsy Gail Dupre Pitre will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. Reverend Eugene Reiszner will conduct the services. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 10:00...
Ella Cormier
Nov 29, 2020
Opelousas - Funeral services for for Ella Lea Luneau Cormier will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas. Reverend Benny Reppond will conduct the services.
Mrs. Cormier, age 74, a resident of Palmetto, La., passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020, surrounded...
