Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Cheryl Faye Hidalgo

Cheryl Faye Hidalgo

Sep 10, 2025

PORT BARRE- A Memorial Gathering will be held for Cheryl Faye Hidalgo on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in Sibille Funeral Home chapel of Port Barre. Inurnment will follow in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

Cheryl Faye Hidalgo, born on December 17, 1946, in Opelousas, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her residence in Opelousas on September 10,...

Hilario Ignacio Escobar

Hilario Ignacio Escobar

Sep 1, 2025

OPELOUSAS- A Funeral Service will be held for Hilario Ignacio Escobar on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Unity Baptist Church of Opelousas. Pastor Greg Gaspard will conduct the service. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Unity Baptist Church located at 11460 HWY 190, Opelousas, LA 70570.

Hilario Ignacio Escobar, born...

Micah Cullen Buller

Micah Cullen Buller

Aug 28, 2025

OPELOUSAS- A Celebration of Life for Micah Cullen Buller will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. The rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. by Deacon Dwayne Joubert. A Memorial Service will be conducted by Micah’s uncle, Wynn Buller at 7:00 p.m. in Sibille Funeral Home...

David Paul Nezat

David Paul Nezat

Aug 27, 2025

July 2, 1965 – August 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Paul Nezat. Born July 2, 1965, in Eunice, Louisiana, Dave was the third of five boys born to James Lowell Dean and Deanna Joy Soileau Nezat.

A gifted athlete, Dave graduated from St. Edmunds High School in 1984, where he excelled in football,...

Cristina Perez-De'Tejera

Cristina Perez-De'Tejera

Aug 27, 2025

Cristina Perez-De'Tejera, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana, at the age of 83. Cristina was born on Sunday, July 5, 1942, in Caracas, Venezuela, and her journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her humble, caring spirit. A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Joseph Russell Johnson, Sr.

Joseph Russell Johnson, Sr.

Aug 24, 2025

Graveside interment services for Joseph (Russell) Johnson, Sr., age 86, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick #2 Cemetery, 5000 Canal St., New Orleans, LA. He entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, resident of Opelousas,...

Beulah Stoute LeJeune

Beulah Stoute LeJeune

Aug 24, 2025

PORT BARRE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Beulah LeJeune on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Beulah Stoute LeJeune, a beloved matriarch and gentle spirit, passed away peacefully on August 24,...

Sr. Elizabeth Marie Gremillion, MSC

Sr. Elizabeth Marie Gremillion, MSC

Aug 21, 2025

Sr. Elizabeth Marie Gremillion, MSC was born December 8, 1932 in Moreauville, Louisiana. She died at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas, Louisiana on August 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM.

Sr. Elizabeth Marie was preceded in death by her father, Gustave Gremillion and her mother, Claudia Marie Lacour Gremillion and by her siblings: Gustave, Roland, Henry, Joseph, Margaret,...

Patricia Sheridan Wood

Patricia Sheridan Wood

Aug 19, 2025

AUGUSTA, TX- A Graveside Service will be held for Patricia Sheridan Wood on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Augusta Cemetery in Augusta, Texas. Bro. Leon Wallace will officiate the service.

Patricia, a cherished member of her family and a dedicated professional in retail furniture sales, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 86. Born...

Alice Guidry Hicks

Alice Guidry Hicks

Aug 5, 2025

Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for Alice Hicks on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas. Pastor Perry Hubbs and Pastor Greg Gaspard will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the Palmetto Methodist Cemetery.

Alice Guidry Hicks, a cherished matriarch, was born on January 21, 1928, in Port Barre, Louisiana. She...

Cleo Bourque

Cleo Bourque

Aug 3, 2025

Cleo A. Bourque August 30, 1950 – August 3, 2025

Cleo A. Bourque, 74, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 30, 1950, Cleo lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service to others.

A faithful servant to the Lord, Cleo never hesitated to share her faith and joy...

Lionel John Joseph

Lionel John Joseph

Aug 1, 2025

Port Barre- Funeral Services will be held for Lionel John Joseph at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Fr. Clint Trahan will provide the service. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. A Rosary will prayed at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in...

Louis Anthony Mayeaux

Louis Anthony Mayeaux

Aug 1, 2025

Opelousas- Funeral Services will be held for Louis Anthony Mayeaux, on Monday, August 4, 2025 in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Benny Reppond will officiate the service. A visitation will be held on Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p. m. in the funeral home.

Louis, born on July 23, 1962, in Bunkie, Louisiana, passed away on August 1, 2025,...

Nancy Nell Johnson Moreau

Nancy Nell Johnson Moreau

Jul 18, 2025

Opelousas--A funeral service will be held for Nancy Nell Johnson Moreau on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel, with a Rosary at 1:45 p.m. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.

 Visitation will began at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home until time...

James "Jamie" Michael Bourque, II

James "Jamie" Michael Bourque, II

Jul 17, 2025

Opelousas--A funeral service will be held for James "Jamie" Michael Bourque, II, on Wednesday July 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 5:30 p.m., in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Deacon Ulysse Joubert will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Jamie, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on July...

Marilyn Trahan

Marilyn Trahan

Jul 16, 2025

Opelousas-- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Marilyn Trahan at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, in the St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass. Burial will follow in the Myrtle Grove Cemetery in Opelousas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. with a all...

Jack Del Bueno, Jr.

Jack Del Bueno, Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

OPELOUSAS- A Memorial Service will be held for Mr. Jack Del Bueno, Jr. on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. by Fr. Pete Smith in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas; visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home, The Elks will perform a memorial ceremony at 12:00 noon. An inurnment will be...

Jack Stansbury

Jack Stansbury

Jul 2, 2025

PRAIRIE RONDE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Jack Stansbury on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prairie Ronde. Fr. Mark Ledoux will celebrate the Mass. Rite of committal will follow the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Prairie Ronde.

Jack Stansbury, passed away on July 2, 2025, at Ochsner Acadia General...

Carol "Tootsie" Diaville Wheaton

Carol "Tootsie" Diaville Wheaton

Jun 27, 2025

OPELOUSAS- A Celebration of Life will be held for Carol “Tootsie” Diaville Wheaton on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the First United Pentecostal Church of Opelousas. 

Carol “Tootsie” Diaville Wheaton, born on February 6, 1963, entered into eternal rest on June 27, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, whose vibrant...

Noah Joseph Ducote

Noah Joseph Ducote

Jun 24, 2025

PORT BARRE- A Funeral Service will be held for Noah Joseph Ducote on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Port Barre. Pastor Benji Richard will conduct the service. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre.

Noah Joseph Ducote, born on August 23, 2005, in Crestview, Florida, entered into eternal rest...