Obituaries
Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
Benita Pommier
Jan 29, 2022
A Private Memorial Service will be held for Mrs. Benita Pommier.
Benita, age 66, a resident of Port Barre, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.
Benita enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with family, going fishing, and camping. She also enjoyed crafting and creating...
Margaret Thomas
Jan 27, 2022
Grand Coteau- A Funeral Service will be held for Margaret Jane Thomas on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Church in Grand Coteau. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Father Mark Kramer, S.J. will officiate the funeral service. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the St Charles Borromeo Cemetery....
George Lemen
Jan 25, 2022
Opelousas – A Celebration of Life will be held for George L. Lemen at a later date.
George, age 90, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.
George retired from Speco in Springfield, Ohio was a Veteran of the U S Navy during...
Rita Smith
Jan 25, 2022
Opelousas-A Funeral Service for Rita Smith will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.
Rita, age 84, a resident of St....
Max Fontenot
Jan 24, 2022
Washington-A Mass of Christian Burial for Max Fontenot will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington. Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Max, age 38, a resident of Port Barre, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 24,...
James Caillouet
Jan 24, 2022
OPELOUSAS- Memorial Services for James T. “Bubsy” Caillouet will be on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will officiate the services.
Bubsy Caillouet, 85, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital, surrounded by family.
Bubsy was born in Crowley...
Peter Guillory, Jr.
Jan 23, 2022
Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Peter Guillory, Jr. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the St. Leo The Great Catholic Church. Fr. Daren Eldridge will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Leo Cemetery in Leonville.
Peter, age 80, a resident of Leonville, entered into...
Heather Compton
Jan 21, 2022
Heather was a native of Port Barre, she attended Port Barre High until the time she left to go to National Guard Youth Challegne Program. She graduated the program and got her GED there. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by many.
She was the daughter of Donna Speyrer...
Theresa Fitzgerald
Jan 20, 2022
Opelousas – It is with badly broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful, Mother Theresa Fitzgerald. Theresa received God’s Glory and entered His Kingdom of eternal life on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her daughter home with her family by her side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Theresa Fitzgerald on...
Nell Walcott
Jan 19, 2022
Nell Walcott, age 74, a resident of Port Barre, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Nell loved family, her grandkids were her everything and she loved to spend every minute she could with them. Anyone that has been by Nells house can see that she took great pride in...
William Mitchell
Jan 17, 2022
Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for William Mitchell on Friday, January 28, 2022 in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas; visitation will be on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until time of services on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. Father Michael DeBlanc will officiate the funeral service.
William Mitchell, beloved son,...
James Tatman
Jan 17, 2022
Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for James “Jim” Tatman on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Vinnie Bullara will officiate the funeral service. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Lois York
Jan 16, 2022
Opelousas – A Graveside Service will be held for Mrs. Lois Clary York on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Fr. Clint Trahan will conduct the service.
Lois, age 91, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Opelousas General Health System with her loving family...
Keith Dunbar
Jan 15, 2022
Opelousas- Visitation for Keith Dunbar will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.
Keith, age 41, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side.
Keith enjoyed fixing things...
Gilbert Delisle, Jr.
Jan 12, 2022
Gilbert Peter DeLisle, Jr., was born May 20, 1931, to Gilbert Peter DeLisle and Marie Ursula Durivage DeLisle, in Dallas, Texas. At the age of seven, Gilbert, nicknamed Gib (Big spelled backwards, as he told everyone) and his family moved to Houston, TX. He attended St. Anne’s Catholic School and graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1949. He...
Loyd Breaux
Jan 8, 2022
Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Loyd Breaux on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Fr. Greg Simien will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.
Loyd, age 83, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest...
Albert "Be Be" Melancon
Jan 6, 2022
Grand Coteau- A Funeral Service will be held for Albert "Be Be" Lee Melancon on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Coteau; visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. Minister Jude Lewis will officiate the funeral service.
Albert Lee Melancon, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend...
Paul Morain
Dec 17, 2021
Opelousas – A Memorial Service for Paul L. Morain will be held on Sunday, December 26, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall (261 Bayou Road) in Port Barre.
Paul, age 53, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was an...
Sherman Nugent, Jr.
Dec 15, 2021
Port Barre – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sherman Thomas Nugent, Jr. on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Leo Cemetery in Leonville.
Mr. Nugent, age 78, a resident...
Jeff Benhard
Dec 14, 2021
PALMETTO- A Private Funeral Service was held for Jeff H. Benhard at the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. A Private Burial followed at First United Methodist Cemetery in Palmetto.
Jeff H. Benhard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He will be dearly missed by...
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