Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Paul Higginbotham

Paul Higginbotham

Nov 8, 2012

Paul Rodney Higginbotham, age 70, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, passed away in the comfort of his own home in the presence of family and friends on November 8, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Diane Lisenbea Higginbotham, brother of Javalie Woodson, father of 12 children, grandfather of 23 grandchildren and great grandfather of 16 great grandchildren. He is also...

Frankie Tolar

Frankie Tolar

Nov 6, 2012

OpelousasA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bridgette Catholic Church of Lawtell at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the St. Bridgette Cemetery with Fr. Austin Leger officiating. It is with great sadness that the family of Frankie Belle Tolar, age 84, announces her passing on Tuesday,...

Sidney Landry

Sidney Landry

Nov 1, 2012

Port BarreA Catholic service will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with Fr. Daniel Picard officiating. It is with great sadness that the family of Sidney J. Landry, age 64, announces his passing on Thursday,...

Fred Lucas

Fred Lucas

Oct 31, 2012

Opelousas Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas, LA, for Mr. Fred Lucas. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, LA. Rev. Perry Hubbs will officiate the Service. Fred was a resident of Tri Community Nursing Home where he...

Brenda Artigue

Brenda Artigue

Oct 30, 2012

Port BarreA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre, at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with Fr. Austin Leger and Deacon Mitch Hebert officiating. It is with great sadness that the family of Brenda Artigue, age 58,...

Michael Hebert

Michael Hebert

Oct 29, 2012

The family of Michael Guidry Hebert sadly announces his death on October 29, 2012, at his home in Opelousas, Louisiana, following a brief illness. Mike, know to his many friends as TMike and to all of his many nieces and nephews as Nonc, was born on February 9, 1950 in Opelousas and is survived by his children: Spring Hebert...

Charlene Leblanc

Charlene Leblanc

Oct 27, 2012

Charlene Marie LeBlanc , a lifelong resident of Port Barre died on October 27, 2012, at Opelousas General Health System, at the age of 86. Born to George and Edna Breaux on December 26, 1925, she was adopted by Walter and Bonnie Bazar when she was 4 years old. She is preceded in death by Kirtley LeBlanc, Sr., beloved...

William Griffin

William Griffin

Oct 22, 2012

Opelousas Funeral services for William Hayden Griffin, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October, 25, 2012, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park. William was a resident of Mansura, LA. He passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012, at his home at the age of 72. He was a Home...

Billie Bishop

Billie Bishop

Oct 22, 2012

Billie Jean Brents Bishop age 86, of Opelousas, Louisiana, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012. She was born on April 23, 1925, in Cleveland, Arkansas, a daughter of William Oscar and Alma Mae Medlock Brents. She was preceded in death by her parents husband Leland Bishop sisters, Lila Reid and Iva Wells brother, George Calvin Brents and an infant...

Glynn Brown

Glynn Brown

Oct 21, 2012

OpelousasA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Prairie Ronde at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with Fr. Ted Broussard officiating. It is with great sadness that the family of Glynn Brown, age 63, announces his passing on Sunday,...

Edward Lanclos

Edward Lanclos

Oct 20, 2012

Sibille Funeral Home 2309 George Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 3379486523 Fax 3379486199 Email lasibillecharter.net Edward Blue Mule Lanclos Opelousas A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA, for Mr. Edward Blue Mule Lanclos. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Bellevue...

Elaine Mayer

Elaine Mayer

Oct 20, 2012

A private service will be held at a later date for Elaine L. Mayer, age 72, who died at her residence on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Mrs. Mayer was the wife of Dr. Frederick Lionel Mayer and the daughter of Adler Ledoux and Mildred Moreau LeDoux who preceded her in death. Her survivors include sons, Frederick J. Mayer and...

Houston Boudreaux

Houston Boudreaux

Oct 6, 2012

MelvilleA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Catholic Church of Melville at 1:30 pm on Monday, October 8, 2012. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the St. Johns Cemetery with Fr. James Nguyen officiating. It is with great sadness that the family of Houston Boudreaux, age 89, announces his passing on Saturday, October...

Amelia Carrier

Amelia Carrier

Oct 6, 2012

Port BarreA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 8, 2012. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre with Fr. Daniel Picard officiating. The reader will be Amy Carrier and the gift bearers will be Monette Carrier...

Florence Thibodeaux

Florence Thibodeaux

Oct 5, 2012

OpelousasA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church of Opelousas at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 8, 2012. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Holy Sepulcher Mausoleum in Opelousas with Fr. Paul Bienvenue officiating. It is with great sadness that the family of Florence Flo Thibodeaux, age 89, announces...

Lisa Macip

Lisa Macip

Oct 4, 2012

Opelousas A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA, for Mrs. Lisa F. Macip. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA. Rev. Father Austin Leger will celebrate the Mass. Lisa was a...

Ariel Bellemin

Ariel Bellemin

Oct 3, 2012

OpelousasA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Opelousas at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas with Fr. William Bill Miller officiating. It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Ariel Joseph Bellemin,...

Joseph Bergeron

Joseph Bergeron

Oct 2, 2012

Port Barre Funeral services for Joseph Bergeron age 40, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October, 4, 2012, in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre. Fr. Dan Picard will officiate the services. Joseph was a resident of Port Barre. He passed away on Tuesday October 2, 2012 at...

Roxana Mtanyos

Roxana Mtanyos

Sep 28, 2012

Grand Coteau A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau, LA, for Mrs. Roxana Theriot Mtanyos. Private Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the St. Charles Cemetery in Grand Coteau, LA, at a later date. Rev. Father James Lambert will...

Barbara Guidroz

Barbara Guidroz

Sep 28, 2012

Port Barre Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Angelle Guidroz will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October, 1, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Port Barre, LA. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre. Rev. Benji Richard will officiate the services. Barbara was a longtime resident of Port Barre. She passed away on Friday,...