Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Vicky Race

Vicky Race

Dec 30, 2020

PORT BARRE- A Mass of Christian of Burial will be held for Vicky Ann Race at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Monsignor W. Curtis Mallet, Vicar General for the Lafayette Diocese will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Vicky, age...

Michael Doucet, Sr.

Michael Doucet, Sr.

Dec 29, 2020

Port Barre - A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael Wayne Doucet, Sr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass. Readers will be his nieces, Melissa Armond and Cindy Soileau. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in...

Mary Stephen

Mary Stephen

Dec 27, 2020

Mary Catherine Hardke Stephen was born on December 1, 1955 in New Orleans, LA., and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 27, 2020.

Mary was a graduate of Nicholl’s University with a B. S. in Speech Pathology. At the time of her death, she was employed by Sonny’s Audio Video, working as an office manager for...

Robert Soileau

Robert Soileau

Dec 27, 2020

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert “Bobby” Soileau Will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Port Barre. Fr. Jared Suire will celebrate the Mass.

He is survived by his son, Jed Soileau and...

Donald Davis, Jr.

Donald Davis, Jr.

Dec 27, 2020

Donald Pulford Davis, Jr., died peacefully in his sleep on December 27, 2020. Born on August 17, 1955, Don was 65 years old and a native of Long Branch, NJ.  An artist who painted figurative paintings and landscapes, Don lived in New York City for many years and spent weekends in rural Pennsylvania, where he kept a large painting...

James Bergeron

James Bergeron

Dec 27, 2020

Opelousas - Funeral service for James Cless Bergeron will be held at a later date.

James, age 80, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Savoy Medical Center. He is survived by his daughter, Diana Bergeron Lazarone of Pineville, sister, Shirley Bergeron Leger of Opelousas, grandchildren, Darren Darbonne, Gary Darbonne,...

Leo Barron

Leo Barron

Dec 25, 2020

Port Barre- A Funeral Service for Leo Glenn Barron Will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre.

He was a son, brother, cousin, friend, one of a kind dad & poppy, He loved his girls & grandkids, he never met a stranger, he loved spending...

Sr. Lurlie Boudoin, Msc

Sr. Lurlie Boudoin, Msc

Dec 23, 2020

Sr. Lurlie Boudoin, MSC (AKA Sr. Peter) was born September 16, 1927 in Creole, Louisiana and died at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas, Louisiana on December 23, 2020 at 12:25 AM.  Sister was preceded in death by her parents, John Pierre Boudoin and Edith Boudreaux Boudoin; and by her siblings, John Boudoin, Jr., Joseph Boudoin, Greta...

Betty Scruggins

Betty Scruggins

Dec 22, 2020

Port Barre - A Mass of Christian Burial for Betty Joyce Isreal Scruggins will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass.

Betty, age 80, a resident of Port Barre, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 22, 2020,...

Robert Nix

Robert Nix

Dec 21, 2020

Houston, Texas - A grave side service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020, in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Robert, age 85, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 21, 2020, at Opelousas General Health System. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy...

John Credeur, Jr.

John Credeur, Jr.

Dec 21, 2020

Opelousas - A memorial service for John S. Credeur, Jr. will be held at a later date.

John, Jr., age 66, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 21, 2020, at Opelousas General Health System. He is survived by his former wife, Rose Bergeron of Opelousas; daughters, Barbara Credeur, Jessica Noel and Shelly...

Carrace Hollier

Carrace Hollier

Dec 20, 2020

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial for Carrace J. Hollier will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Visitation will be held in the church from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. The rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. by Deacon Dwayne Joubert. Msgr. Russell...

Sr. Mary Hecker, Msc

Sr. Mary Hecker, Msc

Dec 20, 2020

“I have found David, my faithful servant, with my holy oil I have anointed him and my arm has made him strong.” (Psalm 89:21)   More than 96 years ago, Sr. Mary David Hecker, MSC was found and chosen by God.  She was born September 23, 1924 and she died at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas,...

Glenn Thibodeaux

Glenn Thibodeaux

Dec 17, 2020

Opelousas - A Funeral Service for Glenn Thibodeaux will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service. Burial will follow at the Gardner Hinckley Family Cemetery in Washington.

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Joseph Wyble

Joseph Wyble

Dec 13, 2020

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph Carroll Wyble will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass. Interment will follow in the St. Leo Mausoleum in Leonville.

Carroll, age 90, a resident of Port Barre, entered...

John Barron

John Barron

Dec 10, 2020

Port Barre - A Mass of Christian Burial for John Seth Barron will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass. Rite of committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Seth, age 38, a resident of Port Barre, entered into eternal rest...

Charles Leger

Charles Leger

Dec 10, 2020

Port Barre - A Mass of Christian Burial for Charles Howard Leger will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass. Rite of committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Charles, age 76, a resident of Port Barre, entered into eternal rest...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Dec 5, 2020

Cecilia- A Graveside Service for Barbara Ann Miller, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia. Pastor Benny Reppond will conduct the service.

Barbara, age 69, a resident of Breaux Bridge, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Lafayette General Medical Center. She is...

Dora Vidrine

Dora Vidrine

Dec 3, 2020

Port Barre - A Mass of Christian Burial for Jane Vidrine will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass. Rite of committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Mrs. Jane, age 89, a resident of Port Barre, entered into eternal rest...

Lula Devillier

Lula Devillier

Nov 30, 2020

Port Barre - A Mass of Christian Burial for Lula Mae Fontenot Devillier will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass.

Lula Mae, age 80, a resident of Port Barre, entered into eternal...