Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Emily Brasseaux

Emily Brasseaux

Dec 12, 2021

Opelousas- A Graveside Service will be held for Emily Fisette Brasseaux on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Deacon Sammy Diesi will conduct the service. Burial will follow Graveside Service at Bellevue Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Emily, age 84, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Senior...

Barrett Soileau

Barrett Soileau

Dec 11, 2021

Barrett, age 61, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his home. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

After high school Mr. Barrett went on to receive a BA in political science and a master’s in education from LSU in Baton Rouge.

He...

Barbara Parker

Barbara Parker

Dec 9, 2021

Opelousas – A Memorial will be held for Barbara Parker at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the Atchafalaya Presbyterian Church in Bayou Current, LA. Grave side memorial to follow in the Gordon Plantation Memorial Cemetery in Bayou Current. Barbara, age 77, a resident of Baker, LA, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Lane Regional Medical...

Joseph "Bubba" Brown

Joseph "Bubba" Brown

Dec 4, 2021

Opelousas – A Funeral Service will be held for Joseph “Bubba” Brandon Brown on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas. Deacon Ulysse Joubert  will conduct the service. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited tentatively at 6:30 p.m. that evening.

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Peter Schad

Peter Schad

Dec 2, 2021

Opelousas – A Celebration of Life will be held for Peter Tennyson Schad on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas; with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Peter, age 62, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on...

Gwendolyn Wilson

Gwendolyn Wilson

Nov 30, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Wilson on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Neil Pettit will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.

Gwen, age 70, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Tuesday, November...

Gurcie Badeaux

Gurcie Badeaux

Nov 30, 2021

PORT BARRE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ms. Gurcie Arnaud Badeaux at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Brian Taylor will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Ms. Gurcie, age 87, a resident of Port Barre, passed...

Bralyn Lyons

Bralyn Lyons

Nov 29, 2021

Opelousas – A Funeral Service will be held for Bralyn John Lyons on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas; with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Fr. Dave Hebert will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Bralyn, age 41, a...

Melissa Creel

Melissa Creel

Nov 28, 2021

Port Barre – A Memorial Service will be held for Melissa Rase Creel at a later date.

Melissa, age 42, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2021, at her home.

She is survived by her companion of 10 years, Louis Chadwick Vail of Port Barre; aunt, William Freeman of Jonesboro, Arkansas; sister,...

Bonnie Richard

Bonnie Richard

Nov 27, 2021

Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Bonnie Marie Richard, On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Bridget Catholic Church. Fr. Ted Broussard will officiate the Mass. Interment will follow in the St. Bridget Cemetery in Lawtell.

Bonnie, age 68, a resident of Lawtell, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021,...

Wilson Soileau

Wilson Soileau

Nov 25, 2021

Wilson "Smiley" Soileau

Port Barre- A Memorial Mass will be held for Wilson "Smiley" Soileau on Tuesday, 11/30/2021 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr Clint Trahan will celebrate the mass. Rite of committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.

Wilson, age 100, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on Thursday, November 25,...

Joseph Jaubert, Jr.

Joseph Jaubert, Jr.

Nov 21, 2021

Opelousas – A Memorial Service will be held for Joseph Kenneth Jaubert, Jr. at a later date.

Kenneth, age 58, a resident of Rayne, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Kenneth was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and going fishing. He loved working with his hands and wood working.

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Linda Stermer

Linda Stermer

Nov 20, 2021

Port Barre – A Memorial Service will be held for Linda Barron Stermer on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Port Barre.

Linda, age 67, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Lafayette General Hospital.

She is survived by sons, Andrew Paul Cano, Sr.,...

Marie Bourdier

Marie Bourdier

Nov 20, 2021

A Funeral Service will be held for Mrs. Marie “Denise” Lazaro Bourdier on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas; with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Denise, age 75, a...

Carolyn Andrepont

Carolyn Andrepont

Nov 16, 2021

Opelousas – A Celebration of Life will be held for Mrs. Carolyn Andrepont on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Pastor Benny Repond will conduct the service. A private inurnment will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park at a later date.

Carolyn, age 65, a resident of Opelousas,...

Brenda Olivier

Brenda Olivier

Nov 15, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Brenda Ann Olivier on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening....

Audrey Thibodeaux

Audrey Thibodeaux

Nov 14, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Audrey Mae Thibodeaux on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

Audrey, age 87, first-born of Wilsey and Elsie Nezat Callier, entered her...

Joseph Eldridge Chiasson

Joseph Eldridge Chiasson

Nov 8, 2021

PORT BARRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Joseph “Eldridge” Chiasson on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Eldridge, age 80, a resident of Port Barre, entered...

Betty Trahan

Betty Trahan

Nov 6, 2021

OPELOUSAS – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Betty Godeaux Trahan on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Opelousas. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Betty, age 79, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal...

Trena Ardoin

Trena Ardoin

Nov 6, 2021

PORT BARRE– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Trena Marks Ardoin on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Trena, age 55, a resident of Port Barre, entered into...