Obituaries
Betty Ruth Edwards
May 19, 2020
Betty Ruth Royer Edwards has departed to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 19, 2020. Betty "had no enemies and never met a stranger." She loved everyone, and everyone loved her.
Betty was born in the Beauregard Parish village of Carson to Lillian and John A. Royer on April 28, 1926. Betty's formative years were divided...
Robert Theriot
May 17, 2020
Port Barre- Robert Theriot passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Robert was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy was his family. He was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas who through his social interactions never met a stranger. Robert...
Mary Lou Donatto
May 16, 2020
Private funeral services will be held for Mary Lou Durousseau Donatto at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Burial will be held in the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery. Reverend Gregory Simien will conduct the funeral service. A public viewing for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the...
Rita Primeaux
May 12, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, private graveside services will be held for Rita Mae Matte Primeaux at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas. The Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will conduct the Committal Service.
Rita Mae Matte Primeaux passed away at the age 82 on May 12, 2020, where she was greeted by the...
Joseph Carroll Sonnier
May 12, 2020
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, June 13th from 9 am to 12 pm at LAFOND-ARDOIN Funeral Homes, 2845 South Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570 for Joseph Carroll Sonnier, who died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Passages Hospice in New Orleans. Following visitation, there will be a Rosary at 12 pm followed...
Darlene Popps
May 12, 2020
Melville - Mrs. Darlene Mouille Popps was a native of Cambridge, Minnesota, and was a longtime resident of Melville, Louisiana. She passed away on May 12, 2020, at Tri Community Nursing Home in Palmetto, LA, at the age of 64. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting in her spare time. Most of all, she loved spending time with...
Rita Godeaux
May 11, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Prairie Ronde for Rita Mae Godeaux. Reverend Conley Bertrand will conduct the service.
Ms. Godeaux, age 64, a resident of Carencro, LA, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical...
Penelope Layne Majors
May 10, 2020
Penelope Layne Majors, nine months and 16 days old, was born on July 25, 2019 and passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service for Penelope will be held at a later date.
Penelope is survived by her parents, Jesse Majors, Jr. and Tiffany Majors of Carencro; her...
Mary Ardoin Dupre
May 9, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, a private graveside service will be held for Mary Adoin Dupre at Ashford Cemetery in Basile. Deacon Sammy Diesi will conduct the service.
Ms. Dupre, age 97, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Opelousas General Health System.
Mary was a dedicated...
Frances Juliette Lafleur Venable
May 9, 2020
Frances Juliette "Shorty" Venable, 86, was called to her eternal resting place on May 9, 2020. She entered this world on January 31, 1934 in Opelousas, LA, born to Alex and Lima LaFleur.
She is survived by her son Carl Andrew "Andy" Fontenot and his wife Annette; her grandchildren, Jim Fontenot and his wife Stacey, Aaron Fontenot...
Joseph Benny Fontenot
May 9, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, a private memorial service will be held for Joseph Benny Fontenot.
Mr. Fontenot, age 80, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Fontenot served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the...
Ethel Darby
May 7, 2020
Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery for Ethel Daire Darby. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service.
Mrs. Darby, age 86, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Opelousas General Health System.
Ethel was a faithful member...
Raymond Fletcher
May 6, 2020
Mr. Raymond Fletcher died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Ray proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a self-made entrepreneur that loved travel, fishing and was a joker.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Edith Fletcher; his son, Ray Fletcher, Jr.; brother, Jerry...
Bruce Landry
May 6, 2020
Bruce Landry, 62, adored Husband and Father, passed away on May 6, 2020 after a long courageous battle with a rare form of skin cancer. He was born on September 2, 1957, in Opelousas, Louisiana and was a resident of Houma, Louisiana for 43 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Brenda Fontenot...
Annie Savoie
May 5, 2020
Opelousas-Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, a private Graveside Service will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery for Annie Marie Savoie. Rev. Msgr. Russell Harrington will conduct the Committal Service.
Miss Savoie, age 76, was a native of Church Point and longtime resident of Opelousas, LA. She died on May 5, 2020, at Our...
Zeke Higginbotham
May 5, 2020
Zeke Higginbotham, age 52, a resident of Arnaudville, passed away on May 5, 2020.
Zeke worked as a machinist in the oilfield. He loved listening to music and cooking especially BBQ. Zeke will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
Zeke is survived by his mother, Barbara Campbell Hardy (John); his son,...
Geraldine Moreau
May 4, 2020
Leonville - Due to the Covid 19 mandated gathering restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at St. Leo Cemetery for Geraldine Cardinale Moreau. Deacon Dwayne Boudreaux will conduct the service.
Mrs. Moreau, age 80, was a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Pecaniere, LA, died on May 4, 2020, at Opelousas General Health System. She was a telephone operator for many years. She will be remembered for being a...
Larry Latiolais
Apr 24, 2020
Private graveside services will be held for Larry Michael Latiolais at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington. Monsignor Keith DeRouen will officiate the graveside service.
Mr. Larry Latiolais, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020 at the age of 74. He was born on September 23,1945 and was one of five boys....
Beverly Moncla Griffin
Apr 23, 2020
Private Graveside Services will be held for Beverly Moncla Griffin on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the Holy Sepulcher Mausoleum in Opelousas, LA and will be officiated by the Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen.
Beverly Moncla Griffin, 90, of Opelousas, Louisiana, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, from pre-existing conditions, in the comfort of her home.
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Riley Johnson
Apr 22, 2020
Private Graveside Services will be held for Riley Joseph Johnson on Friday, April 24, 2020 in the St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery in Krotz Springs, LA and will be officiated by Reverend Michael DeBlanc.
Riley Johnson, age 83, and a resident of Krotz Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
Riley was a graduate...
