Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Lucille Reiners

Lucille Reiners

Feb 13, 2022

Washington – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Lucille Gossen Reiners on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington. Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass. Rite of committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Mowata, LA.

Lucille, age 93, entered into eternal rest on Sunday,...

Joseph "Red" Duplechin

Joseph "Red" Duplechin

Feb 11, 2022

Lawtell- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joseph “Red” Leroy Duplechin on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell. Fr. Ted Broussard will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Bridget Cemetery.

Joseph, age 95, a resident of Gonzales and native of Lawtell, entered into...

Mary Davenport

Mary Davenport

Feb 11, 2022

A Memorial Service for Mary Ann Davenport will be held Monday, February 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until time of service in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas. The rosary will be recited at 12:30 p.m.

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Diane Willingham

Diane Willingham

Feb 8, 2022

Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Diane Willingham on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo Catholic Church in Leonville. Fr. Darren Eldridge will celebrate the Mass. Rite of committal will follow at the church mausoleum.

Diane, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at...

Mitchell Glasscock

Mitchell Glasscock

Feb 7, 2022

Opelousas – A Memorial Service for Mitchell Glasscock will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas; visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of service. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service. Inurnment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Mitchell, age 64,...

Martha Cober

Martha Cober

Feb 3, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Martha Voirin Cober, age 87.

Martha was born at home on August 22, 1934, in Letot, Texas, near Dallas. She graduated North Dallas High School in 1952, already engaged at the age of 17 to her handsome Marine, Jay D. Cober. A June wedding...

Heidi Spell

Heidi Spell

Feb 3, 2022

Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for Heidi Spell on Tuesday, February 08, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Pastor Ross Genger will officiate the funeral service. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington.

Heidi, beloved mother, sister, and friend passed away on February 03, 2022. She will...

Allen Guillory

Allen Guillory

Feb 2, 2022

Allen Anthony Guillory

Opelousas – A Chapel Service will be held for Allen Guillory on Saturday, February 05, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will celebrate the chapel service. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Landry Catholic Church Mausoleum in Opelousas.

Allen, age 82, a...

Benita Pommier

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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