Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Theresa Ann Lanclos

Theresa Ann Lanclos

May 10, 2025

Opelousas- A Christian Mass will be held for Theresa Ann Lanclos on May 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Leonville. Burial will follow in the St. Leo Cemetery. visitation will be held in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. till time of Mass, with a Rosary to be prayed...

Joseph "Tee" Wilton Scruggins

Joseph "Tee" Wilton Scruggins

May 9, 2025

Port Barre- A Christian Mass will be held for Joseph "Tee" Wilton Scruggins, on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will began at 10:00 a.m. with a Rosary at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home in Port Barre.

Joseph...

Lloyd Joseph Dupuis

Lloyd Joseph Dupuis

May 7, 2025

Opelousas-- A graveside service will be held for Lloyd Joseph Dupuis, at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the Mission of St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Palmetto, LA. Fr. Stephen Ugwu will conduct the service.

Lloyd Joseph Dupuis, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 7, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on...

Mildred Marks Hardy

Mildred Marks Hardy

May 6, 2025

PORT BARRE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mildred Marks Hardy on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 8:00 AM until 11 AM in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rosary will be recited...

Kathryn Stubbs Smith

Kathryn Stubbs Smith

May 4, 2025

Opelousas- A private service will be held for Kathryn Stubbs Smith, at a later date.

Kathryn, a beloved college professor and cherished member of the Opelousas community, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the Opelousas General Health System. Born on April 15, 1955, in Opelousas, Kathryn dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge and the education of countless students.

Kathryn...

John Dale Doucet

John Dale Doucet

May 3, 2025

OPELOUSAS- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for John Dale Doucet on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM at Our Lady of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. The Very Reverend Msgr. Keith DeRouen will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be held in the church on Monday from 2:30 PM until the time of Mass. Rite...

Mary Mell Miller

Mary Mell Miller

Apr 29, 2025

OPELOUSAS- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mary Mell D. Miller, age 93, who peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 29th at her residence. The family will receive guests at Sibille Funeral Home on Friday, May 2nd from 9 am...

Rev. Eldon Reeves

Rev. Eldon Reeves

Apr 19, 2025

OPELOUSAS- Funeral services for Rev. Eldon W. Reeves will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Pentecostal Church of Opelousas. Rev. Reeves, age 89, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Pastor Anthony Polotzola, of First United Pentecostal Church of Opelousas, and Rev. Keving Cox will officiate...

Stacey Ann Ortego Richard

Stacey Ann Ortego Richard

Apr 18, 2025

OPELOUSAS- It is with profound sadness and great heartache that we announce the passing of our beloved Stacey Ann Ortego Richard, 52, revered as a pillar of strength, bravery, and unyielding positivity, passed away on April 18, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones after many long years battling a genetic kidney disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease. Stacey was...

Lena Mae Jannise

Lena Mae Jannise

Apr 15, 2025

Lena Mae Jannise, a devoted homemaker and a beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on May 11, 1948, in Port Barre, Lena graced the lives of many with her loving spirit and nurturing nature.

As a homemaker, Lena dedicated her life to her family, instilling values...

James Adams

James Adams

Apr 14, 2025

James Llewellyn Adams, a distinguished attorney and lifelong lover of the outdoors, passed away after a brief illness, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 87 in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Born on August 19, 1937, Jim graduated from Emory Law School, beginning a remarkable legal career. He started at Arnall, Golden, Gregory, one of Atlanta's premier law firms, before relocating to...

Patricia Ann Brown

Patricia Ann Brown

Apr 12, 2025

Opelousas-- Funeral services will be held for Patricia Ann Brown on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Opelousas, Pastor Marcus Lazard will officiate the service. Visitation will be held in the church from, 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. Landry Cemetery in...

Charles Ray Mistric, Sr.

Charles Ray Mistric, Sr.

Apr 11, 2025

Port Barre-- Funeral service will be held for Charles Ray Mistric, Sr. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the service. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. in the Sibille...

Johnie Wayne Johnson

Johnie Wayne Johnson

Apr 3, 2025

Johnie Wayne Johnson passed away on April 3, 2025, at 77 years old. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, it was evident that he was a man who brought great joy to all who knew him. He was a steadfast husband, God-instilling father, comical grandfather, and the truest of a friend.

Johnie was born on September...

James Ken Mistric

James Ken Mistric

Mar 31, 2025

PORT BARRE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for James "Ken" Mistric at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr Clint will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in the Sibille Funeral Home...

Emma Lee Lalonde

Emma Lee Lalonde

Mar 30, 2025

Port Barre--A grave side service will be for Emma Lalonde Stelly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre. A visitation will held at 1:00 p.m. until time of service in he Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre.

Emma, born on August 12, 1930, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at...

Jerry Lee Sonnier

Jerry Lee Sonnier

Mar 29, 2025

Port Barre-- A funeral service will be held for Jerry Lee Sonnier on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre. Pastor Benny Reppond will officiate the service. Visitation will start 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Lee Sonnier, a beloved...

Malcolm Louis Miller

Malcolm Louis Miller

Mar 29, 2025

Opelousas--A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Malcolm Louis Miller on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Bill Miller will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial along with concelebrant Msgr. Keith DeRouen. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.

A visitation will...

Peggy Ann McJunkins

Peggy Ann McJunkins

Mar 29, 2025

Port Barre -- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Peggy Ann McJunkins on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Clint will celebrate the Mass. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in the Sacred Heart Catholic Hall from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass.

Peggy, a cherished and devoted family member, passed away...

Rhonda Deville

Rhonda Deville

Mar 27, 2025

Opelousas--A funeral service will be held for Rhonda Deville, on March 31, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Dwight Brown will officiate the service.

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m.

Rhonda, a loving person who brought joy...