Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

May 12, 2024

DUE TO A POWER OUTAGE CAUSED BY THE RECENT STORM, VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD IN THE SIBILLE FUNERAL HOME OF OPELOUSAS.Grand Coteau- Funeral Service will be held for John Paul Smith on Friday, May 17, 2024  at 10:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Coteau. Pastor Bert Langley will officiate the service in the...

Susan Nanette Bihm

Susan Nanette Bihm

May 9, 2024

OPELOUSAS- A Funeral Service will be held for Susan Nanette Bihm on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Pastor Benji Richard will conduct the service. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 5:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral...

Jennie Lee Cortez (Deville)

Jennie Lee Cortez (Deville)

May 8, 2024

Opelousas-Funeral services will be held for Jennie Lee Cortez Deville, on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. util 3:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be prayed at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home...

Sister Margaret Rose Cano, MSC

Sister Margaret Rose Cano, MSC

May 8, 2024

Opelousas -Sister Margaret Rose Cano, MSC (AKA Mary Magdalene Cano) was born March 22, 1934 in Shreveport, LA. After a brief illness, she died at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas on May 8, 2024 at 3:31 P.M.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Cano and her mother Lena O’Neal Cano. She was also preceded in death by her...

Mary Lois Glasscock Boagni

Mary Lois Glasscock Boagni

May 3, 2024

OPELOUSAS- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mary Lois Glasscock Boagni on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. MSGR. Keith DeRouen will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Mary Lois Glasscock Boagni, born on November 12, 1937, in...

Tillman Earl Jones Jr.

Tillman Earl Jones Jr.

Apr 30, 2024

Tillman Earl Jones Jr.Port Barre- A Funeral Service will be held for Tillman Earl Jones Jr., on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre. Fr Clint Trahan will conduct the service. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral...

Mary Lavergne Bergeron

Mary Lavergne Bergeron

Apr 25, 2024

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mary Lavergne Bergeron on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prairie Ronde. Fr. Mark Ledoux will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Prairie Ronde. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mary...

Jeremiah "Dolly" Naquin

Jeremiah "Dolly" Naquin

Apr 19, 2024

Melville- A Funeral Service will be held for Jeremiah (Dolly) Joel Naquin on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 12:00 noon in the First Pentecostal Church in Melville; visitation will be held in the church from 9:00 AM until time of service. Pastor Devon England will officiate the service. Burial will follow at First Pentecostal Cemetery in Melville. Jeremiah "Dolly" Naquin, born...

Ricky James Guidroz

Ricky James Guidroz

Apr 18, 2024

Ricky James Guidroz, born on December 17, 1958, in Arnaudville, LA, peacefully passed away at his residence in Sunset, LA. He was a cherished individual who touched the lives of many.Ricky was known for his various passions and interests which brought him immense joy throughout his life. He found solace in the great outdoors through camping, hunting, and fishing. His...

Carl James Gauthier

Carl James Gauthier

Apr 13, 2024

Opelousas -It is of heavy heart we announce the passing of Carl Gauthier, 69 on April 13, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Visitation will held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. in...

Martin Leger, Sr.

Martin Leger, Sr.

Apr 5, 2024

Leonville- A Celebration of Life will be held for Mr. Martin Leger, Sr. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. Inurnment will follow the celebration of life at the St. Leo Cemetery in Leonville. Martin Leger, Sr. was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who touched the lives of...

Clay “Brad” Jackson

Clay “Brad” Jackson

Apr 1, 2024

Clay Bradford Jackson (Brad), a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, suddenly left us on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.Brad was born in Houston, TX at Ellington Fields, now NASA, on August 9, 1956. Growing up in a military family and as an Air Force “brat”, he lived in numerous places and graduated from Balboa High located in the...

Shirley Janet

Shirley Janet

Mar 30, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Shirley Janet on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.Shirley Janet, a beloved mother, and grandmother, cherished for her loving nature and devotion to her family, has passed away at Opelousas General Health System....

Charlotte Marie Guidry

Charlotte Marie Guidry

Mar 27, 2024

Charlotte Clark Guidry passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024 at her home following a long illness.  She was born October 17, 1944 in Bunkie, Louisiana.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years Wayne Guidry, daughters Kelly and husband Chris Maka, Kim Guidry, Katherine and husband Steven Kuss, and grandson Luke Austin Kuss.  She is also survived by...

Ethel Marie Patin

Ethel Marie Patin

Mar 26, 2024

Ethel Marie Patin, born on August 8, 1948, bid farewell to the world on March 26, 2024, at Opelousas General. She was a compassionate soul known for her selfless nature and dedication to caring for others. Ethel's legacy as a caregiver extended beyond just her family; she touched the lives of many in her community through babysitting local children and...

Roma Gail Miller

Roma Gail Miller

Mar 17, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Roma Gail Guillory Miller on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10:00 am. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. A visitation will be held from 8:30 until time of service. A Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. all in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Burial...

Bonnie Marie Richard

Bonnie Marie Richard

Feb 29, 2024

A graveside service will be held for Bonnie Marie Richard on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 3:30 pm n the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Deacon Bill Pollangue will conduct the service.

Bonnie, worked as a  cashier for L.S.U. University known for her warm and loving personality, she passed away at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. Born in Opelousas, she was...

Geraldine Vidrine

Geraldine Vidrine

Feb 26, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Geraldine Vidrine on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 1:30 pm in the St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Neil Petit will officate the Mass. Interment will follow in the St. Landry Mausoleum in Opelousas.

Geraldine Vidrine, a beloved office manager known for her exceptional skills and warm heart, passed away at...

Ainsley M. Kimble

Ainsley M. Kimble

Feb 23, 2024

Ainsley M. Kimble entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2024 in Kenner, LA. She was born on April 30, 1983 in Alexandria, LA to Chris Kimble and Fabian Brouillette Kimble. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Words of Comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home...

Arthur Peter "A.P." Red" Collins, Jr.

Arthur Peter "A.P." Red" Collins, Jr.

Feb 22, 2024

Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for Arthur “A.P." "Red” Collins, Jr. on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. Fr. Neil Pettit will conduct the service. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in the funeral home from 8:30 AM until the time of service; the rosary will be...