Larry Stelly

Larry Stelly

Opelousas-Funeral services for Mr. Larry Stelly, age 67, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2008, with a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Landry Catholic Church of Opelousas. Interment will follow in the Myrtle Grove Cemetery in Opelousas.

Msgr. Louis Melancon and Fr. Mark Melancon will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.

Mr. Larry was born in Opelousas and was a longtime resident of Port Barre. He died on Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Opelousas General Health System after a brief battle of cancer. He was a member of the Carpenter's Local Union for over 25 years. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, cooking and smoking meats. He also enjoyed spending time with the family and having coffee with his friends at Dimick'sBumper to Bumper. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Mrs. Gloria LaCombe Stelly of Port Barre; one son, Chuck Stelly and wife, Joyce of Grand Prairie; three daughters: Deanna LeJeune and husband, Keith of Port Barre; Jennifer Moran and husband, Patrick of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Kim Kartchner and Billy Kartchner of Port Barre; one brother, Floyd J. Stelly and wife, Betty of Port Barre; one sister, Geraldine Gerry Fontenot and husband, Shelton of Baton Rouge; brother-In-law, Clayburn Bertrand of Opelousas; and and 11 grandchildren: Krissy, Attie, Kade, Gabe, Kyle, Alia, Amy, Madison, Landon, Henry, and Esme.

Mr. Larry was preceded in death by his parents: Clifton Joseph Stelly and Mrs. Emma Guillory Stelly; and one sister, Joyce Bertrand.

Visiting hours will be observed on Sunday, September 21, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. On Monday, visitation will continue in the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until the time of services.

A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home on Sunday evening.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.

Visitation

Sibille Funeral Home
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Sunday, September 21, 2008
10 a.m.9 p.m.Mon. 8 a.m.serv

Service

Rosary Service

Sibille Funeral Home Chapel
2309 George Drive
Opelousas, LA  70570
Sunday, September 21, 2008
7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Landry Catholic Church
1020 North Main Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Monday, September 22, 2008
11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Myrtle Grove CemeteryHa
Highway 190
Opelousas, LA  70570

Memorial Contributions

LA Hospice and Palliative Care
336 Heather Drive, Suite 1
Opelousas, LA  70570