Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Timothy Gilcrease

Timothy Gilcrease

Mar 24, 2019

Opelousas- Funeral service will be held for, Timothy Craig Gilcrease, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Gary Mitchell will officiate the service. Rite of Committal will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Timothy age 57, a resident of Carencro, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Ochsner Medical...

William Jarrell, Jr.

William Jarrell, Jr.

Mar 11, 2019

William Hamilton Jarrell, JR, better known as Billy, passed away on Monday night, March 11, 2019 at Opelousas General Hospital. He was surrounded by his large loving family after suffering a heart attack early Sunday morning. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, March 19th at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Celebrant...

Wiley Williams

Wiley Williams

Mar 11, 2019

Opelousas- A private Service will be held for, Wiley "Mickey" Williams, at a later date. Mickey, age 60, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at his residence. He loved his family, friends and life, and enjoyed helping others. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Mrs. Elmoura "Tiny" McGee Williams,...

Pattie Stephens

Pattie Stephens

Mar 10, 2019

Opelousas- Pattie Prather Stephens, age 70, died in her home in Opelousas, LA on March 10, 2019. Pattie will always be remembered for her sweet disposition and her kindness toward all people and animals. She loved spending time with her family and many close friends. In years past she was known for her good cooking and hosting dinner gatherings....

Raywood Broussard

Raywood Broussard

Mar 6, 2019

Opelousas- A Memorial Service will be held for, Raywood J. Broussard, at a later date. Raywood, age 67, a resident of Sunset, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by his son, Blaise Broussard of Youngsville, daughter Lucy Broussard Taylor and her husband, Dustin of Sunset, brother, Harold Broussard and his wife, Lorita...

Ernest Landry

Ernest Landry

Mar 5, 2019

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Ernest J. Landry, on Friday, March 8, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mr. Landry, age 72, a resident of Port Barre, passed away...

Murphy Dekerlegand

Murphy Dekerlegand

Mar 5, 2019

Opelousas- A Memorial Service will be held for, Murphy Carl Dekerlegand, on Monday, March 11, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas. Murphy, age 50, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his residence. He enjoyed reading his bible, making bon fires with his nieces and nephews...

George Viator

George Viator

Mar 1, 2019

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Mr. George O. Viator, on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Reverend Clint Trahan will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Mr. Viator, age 83, a resident of Lafayette and native...

Pauline Nezat

Pauline Nezat

Mar 1, 2019

Krotz Springs- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Pauline Nezat, on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Krotz Springs; with a rosary prayed in the church at 9:30 a.m. Reverend DeBlanc will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Pauline, a...

James Huguet

James Huguet

Feb 24, 2019

Opelousas- Funeral service will be held for, James Wilbur "Jim"' Huguet, on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Perry Hubbs will conduct the service. Rite of Committal will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, LA. Jim, age 79, a resident of Opelousas passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019....

Sibyl Meche

Sibyl Meche

Feb 20, 2019

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Sibyl Goss Meche, on Saturday, February 23, 2019, 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 in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Sibyl, age 76, a resident of Opelousas passed away on Tuesday,...

Raymond Taylor

Raymond Taylor

Feb 19, 2019

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Raymond Joseph "Noo" Taylor, on Friday, February 22, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Raymond, age 81, a resident of Port Barre passed away...

Gloria Cortez

Gloria Cortez

Feb 19, 2019

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Mrs. Gloria Soileau Cortez, on Friday, February 22, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Reverend Gary Schexnayder will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery in Lawtell, LA. Mrs. Cortez, age 93, a resident of...

Joseph Stelly

Joseph Stelly

Feb 9, 2019

Opelousas- A Funeral Service for Joseph Leeton Stelly, will be on Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Interment will follow in the St. Leo Mausoleum in Leonville. Fr. Eldridge will officiate the service. Joe, age 83, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Prompt Succor Nursing Home. Joe proudly served in the...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Feb 7, 2019

Opelousas-A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. John Johnson will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. Rite of Committal and burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Fr. Greg Simien will celebrate the Mass. J B Johnson died peacefully on February 7th, 2019 at his...

Kyle Savoy

Kyle Savoy

Feb 5, 2019

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Kyle Matthew Savoy, on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the church mausoleum. Kyle, age 28, a resident of Port Barre passed away on Tuesday,...

Joel Devalcourt

Joel Devalcourt

Feb 3, 2019

Grand Coteau- A Funeral Service will be held for, Mr. Joel Devalcourt, on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Coteau; visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Diane Bijeaux will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the St. Charles Cemetery in...

Yvonne Artigue

Yvonne Artigue

Feb 2, 2019

Port Barre- A Funeral Service will be held for, Mrs. Yvonne Guillory Artigue, on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre; visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. A rosary will be prayed at 2:30 p.m. Reverend Clint Trahan will conduct the service. Yvonne, age 44,...

John Walton, Jr.

John Walton, Jr.

Jan 29, 2019

Bayou Current- Funeral Service will be held for, Mr. John "J.T." Walton, Jr., age 80 will be on Friday, February 1, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the Atchafalaya Presbyterian Church in Bayou Current. Pastor Dean Rydbeck will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mr. Walton extended in eternal rest on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 joining...

Jessie Doucet

Jessie Doucet

Jan 27, 2019

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Jessie Mae Doucet, on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre. Jessie, age 81, a resident of Port Barre,...