Debora Ann Dupuis

Opelousas--A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Debora Ann Dupuis at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. Very Reverend Msgr. Keith DeRouen will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church on January 21, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. until time of Mass at 12:00 P.M. A Rosary will be recited at 11:40 A.M. in the church.

Readers will be Nichole Grivat, Aidan Ryder, and Brittany Labbie. Gift Barrers will be Bailey, Ava, and Lyla Varisco.  

Debora, born on December 14, 1961, passed away at her home on January 18, 2026. A cherished member of her family and community, Debora’s spirit and kindness will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.

Debora is survived by her beloved wife, Leah Ryder, of 32 years. She held dear the bonds she shared with her 7 sisters, Julie (Kirk) Grivat, Louise (Carlin) LeBlanc, Celena Dupuis Tilbury, Ash (Gary) Gassiott, Jane (Mitchell) Labbie, Laura (Todd) Landry, and Lisa (Brandon) Varisco. 

In addition to her immediate family, Debora's presence enriched the lives of her extended family, including her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Larry and Georgina Ryder, brother-in-law, Brad (Kaitlin) Ryder, and sisters-in-law, Elizabeth "Boogie" Ryder, and Toni (Chris) Naquin. Debora took immense joy in her role as an aunt, leaving a lasting impact on her 27 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews.

She also leaves behind her beloved fur babies Pierre and Pearl, who brought joy and companionship into her life.

Debora was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Louella Dupuis, whose love and guidance shaped her into the remarkable person she became. She is also reunited in spirit with her maternal grandparents, Clovis and Celina Trosclair, and her paternal grandparents, Paul Patrick and Heloise Laura Beatrice Chaffe Dupuis.

The legacy of Debora Ann Dupuis will carry on in the hearts of those she loved dearly. Her compassionate nature, unwavering support, and zest for life have left an indelible mark on her family and friends, ensuring that she will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Heart Association or Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center.

Words of Comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.