Obituaries
Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
Charlene Coker
Jun 19, 2023
Charlene CokerOpelousas- A Private Memorial Service will be held for Charlene Coker at a later date.Charlene, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2023, at the age of 74 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home of Opelousas. Charlene is survived by her husband, Mitchell Coker of Opelousas; 4 sons, Keith Widhalm & wife Tammy of Missoula, Montana, Brent...
O'Neal Higginbotham
Jun 18, 2023
Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for O’Neal Higginbotham on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.Mr. O’Neal, age 72, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest...
James Murray Reynolds
Jun 17, 2023
James “Jim” Reynolds passed away peacefully on June 17th 2023, at the age of 75.
Jim was born in New Iberia on September 18, 1947, to Fred and Lillian Reynolds. Jim served his country as a corpsman in the United States Navy. Upon completing his military commitment, Jim attended Nicholls State University and obtained a nursing degree in 1973. While attending nursing school, Jim met Karen, a fellow nursing student, and they married in 1974. Jim obtained his advanced...
Eugenia "Genie" Bordelon
Jun 12, 2023
Opelousas - Funeral Services will be held for Eugenia “Genie” Bordelon, on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Pam Roy will officiate the service. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial...
William "Bill" Clay, Sr
Jun 10, 2023
Frilot Cove- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for William “Bill” Joseph Clay, Sr. 85, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Frilot Cove with Fr. Taj Glodd officiating. Visitation will be held in the St. Anne Catholic Church from 8:00 a.m. until time of services. Rosary will be recited...
Christine Marie Guidry
Jun 8, 2023
Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for Christine Hoffman Guidry on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas.
Christine, a resident of Bunkie, entered into eternal rest on June 8, 2023, at the age of 59. Christine was a Courtroom Deputy for the United States Clerk of Courts in Lafayette...
Luke Ragas
Jun 2, 2023
PORT BARRE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Luke Robert Ragas on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre. Fr. James Brady will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home in Port Barre; the Rosary...
Lenora Kimball Robin
May 31, 2023
Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Lenora Kimball Robin on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. in the funeral home; the rosary will be recited at 12:15 p.m. with service to follow. Fr. Clint Trahan...
Roxane Marie Kennison
May 26, 2023
Port Barre- A Private Graveside service will be held for Roxane Marie Kennison at a later date.Roxane, a resident of Port Barre, entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2023, at the age of 60 at her residence. Roxane enjoyed spending time outdoors planting and tending to her flowers. Roxane is survived by her sisters, Charlotte K. Nezat, Brenda K. Higdon,...
Michelle Denise Lafleur
May 26, 2023
Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for Michelle Lafleur on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home; the rosary will be recited at 12:45 p.m. with service to follow. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service. Burial...
James Fontenot, Jr.
May 26, 2023
Opelousas - Funeral Services will be held for James “June” Fontenot, Jr. at a later date.
James, was a resident of Melville, entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2023, at the age of 77. James was a Veteran in the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
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Lee Garland Halphen
May 25, 2023
Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Lee Garland Halphen on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. at the Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas MSGR. Keith DeRouen will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lee, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on May...
Francis Donald Willingham
May 24, 2023
Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Francis “Donald” Willingham on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Leo Catholic Church in Leonville. Fr. Darren Eldridge will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the St. Leo Mausoleum in Leonville.
Donald, a resident of Leonville, entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2023,...
Jeunita Richard
May 12, 2023
Jeunita Labbe Richard
June 9, 1930 – May 12, 2023
Opelousas - Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm in the St John Chapel in Lewisburg for Jeunita Labbe Richard, age 92, who passed away on May 12, 2023, at 11:15 am. at Acadia St. Landry Nursing & Rehab. She was a native and...
Javalie Mary Woodson
May 12, 2023
Opelousas- Funeral service will be held for Javalie Woodson on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Fr. Jude Halphen will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
Javalie Higginbotham Woodson, age 91, gained her wings and entered into eternal rest on Friday. May 12, 2023, at Senior...
Lena Marie Hanks
May 10, 2023
Lena Marie Hanks
Lena, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her residence in Church Point, surrounded by her loving family.Lena is survived by her sisters, Gail Briley, Elaine Hanks Tweedel, Jill Hanks Barnett, Diane Hanks Tweedel and her husband Jimi, and Connie Hanks Mark and her husband Paul; and numerous nieces and nephews.Lena...
Dianna Faye Ward
May 8, 2023
Grand Coteau- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Dianna Ward on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Borromeo Church in Grand Coteau. Fr. Clyde LeBlanc will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the St. Charles Cemetery in Grand Coteau.
Dianna, a resident of Sunset, entered into eternal rest on...
Michael Wayne Schexnayder
May 7, 2023
Michael “Mike” Wayne Schexnayder, 59, of Denver, died Sunday, May 7th, at Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital, where he was recovering from a Stroke he suffered on Easter Sunday, April 9th. While in the Neuro ICU at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, they discovered that he had very aggressive, terminal stomach and liver cancer that was ultimately responsible for ending his...
Vickie Lynn Stevens
May 5, 2023
Vickie Lynn Stevens
Vickie, age 69, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 5, 2023, at her residence in Melville surrounded by her loving family.Vickie is survived by her sons, John Rodney Thomas and Jeremy Stevens; brother, Scotty Lee Leon; and 2 grandchildren,Zachary Stevens and Victoria Stevens.Vickie is preceded in death by her husband Danny Stevens; parents, Jimmy &...
Janys Elise Huntington Schexnader
May 4, 2023
Born on July 6, 1925 in Opelousas, Janys Elise Huntington Schexnader was a generous, kind, compassionate, most forgiving woman. She was thoughtful and unpretentious, and she had a quiet and unassuming presence. She always had a classic appearance and timeless sense of etiquette.
A devout Catholic, Janys practiced her faith her entire life.
As a young person growing up...
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