Obituaries
Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
Wilson Lee Stelly
Jan 7, 2024
Port Barre-Wilson Lee Stelly, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 7, 2024. He was born in Opelousas on July 17, 1949, to his loving parents Wilson and Norma Lee Stelly.
In Addition to his career as a pasta salesman and painter, Wilson dedicated himself...
Kiyoe Sonnier
Jan 4, 2024
PORT BARRE– A Funeral Service will be held for Kiyoe “Kimmie” Kimura Sonnier, on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home.
Kimmie, age 96, born in Sapporo, Japan, entered into eternal rest on...
Leon "Sonny" Ray, Sr.
Dec 31, 2023
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
Sadness abounds at the announcement of the death of a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many who crossed his path in this life.
Funeral services for Mr. Leon Karl “Sonny” Ray, Sr., 78, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6,...
Carolyn Rose Dupre
Dec 30, 2023
Port Barre -Carolyn Rose Dupre, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2023, at Opelousas General Health System. She was born November 18, 1949, in Courtableau to Ervin and Minnie Hooks. Carolyn was a homemaker who dedicated her life to raising her family.
Carolyn had a warm and nurturing spirit that made her house truly feel like...
Jeannette "Jeannie" Dupre
Dec 30, 2023
Opelousas- Funeral services for Jeannie Young Dupre will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Reverend Perry Hubbs will conduct the service, and the eulogy will be given by her daughters. Burial will be held at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.
Jeannie Young Dupre, a resident of Carencro, LA,...
Sr. Mary Ann Louise Arno, MSC
Dec 27, 2023
Sr. Mary Ann Louise Arno, MSC (AKA Sr. Benita) was born November 1, 1939 in Lafayette, LA. She died at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing on December 27, 2023 at 11:48 PM.
Sr. Ann was preceded in death by her father, Frank Arno, and her mother, Margaret Le Doux Arno; her siblings: Bob Arno, Shelby Arno, Ethel Arno LaFleur,...
Irma Ledoux Speyrer
Dec 21, 2023
Opelousas -A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Irma Ledoux Speyrer at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. A visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mark Ledoux will celebrate the Mass. Rev. Conley Bertrand and Rev....
Byron Kim Badeaux
Dec 19, 2023
Port Barre- Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
Byron Kim Badeaux, a skilled automotive mechanic, passed away on December 19, 2023, in Port Barre, Louisiana. He was born on August 31, 1966, in Opelousas, Louisiana. Byron was well-known for his dedication to his craft and his unwavering commitment to helping others through his work.
From an...
Jeanette Mable Curtis
Dec 16, 2023
Jeanette M. Curtis, 80, of Amarillo, TX died peacefully on December 16, 2023, at BSA Hospital, Amarillo, Texas. In lieu of a wake, Graveside services only will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Methodist Cemetery in Melville, Louisiana. Following the Graveside services, we ask family and friends to join us at the Methodist Church, Melville,...
Loria Mae Prudhomme
Dec 9, 2023
Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for Loria Prudhomme on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Allan Myers will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the St. Leo Cemetery in Leonville.
Loria Mae Prudhomme, a beloved home maker, passed away on December 9, 2023, at the Villa Feliciana Nursing Home....
Cynthia Ann Leger
Dec 6, 2023
Leonville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Cynthia Leger on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Leo Catholic Church in Leonville. Inurnment will follow the mass services in St. Leo Cemetery.
Cynthia Ann Leger, born Cynthia Ann Guidroz on August 29, 1951, in Opelousas, Louisiana, passed away on December 6, 2023, at Our...
Pamela Faith Zerangue Arceneaux
Dec 5, 2023
Opelousas- Pamela Faith Arceneaux will be remembered for the way she celebrated the big and small things in life. With a strong faith, love of nature, and immense enjoyment from time with friends and family — she lived her days to the fullest. After several years of a fight with Alzheimer’s Pamela passed peacefully in her home in Dripping Springs,...
Joycelyn Guillory Johnson
Dec 4, 2023
Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joycelyn Guillory Johnson on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre. Visitation will be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service; the rosary will be recited at 2:30 p.m. Fr....
James "Jimmy" Brinkhaus
Nov 28, 2023
“I know that soon my life will be over. I thank God for it, and for all He has given me in this life…But I look forward to Heaven.” Jimmy, age 63, left us on November 28, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation will be held in Sibille Funeral Home chapel,...
Madelyn "Maggie" FitzGerald Halphen
Nov 27, 2023
OPELOUSAS- A Mass of Christian Burial for Madelyn (Maggie) FitzGerald Halphen will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Msgr. Keith DeRouen and Fr. James Brady will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.
On November 27, 2023, Madelyn...
Sr. Audrey Ruth Donnenfelser
Nov 25, 2023
Sister Audrey Ruth Donnenfelser, MSC (AKA Sr. Maria Incarnata, MSC) was born February 19, 1933 in New Orleans, LA. She died at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing on November 25, 2023 at 10:41 AM.
Sister Audrey Ruth was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Edward Donnenfelser and her mother, Edna Duples Donnenfelser; her sister, Melba Deakle (husband, Frederick...
Hunter Joseph Higdon
Nov 25, 2023
Port Barre -Hunter Joseph Higdon, a senior at Port Barre High School, passed away on November 25, 2023, in Opelousas. He was born on March 15, 2006, at Opelousas General Health System.
Hunter was known for his friendly and outgoing personality. He had a natural ability to connect with others and always went out of his way to make people...
Matthew Gene Richard
Nov 21, 2023
OPELOUSAS- A Mass of Christian Burial for Matthew Gene Richard will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.
Matthew Gene Richard, a devoted Catholic, loving husband, father, and...
Sue Traylor Devillier
Nov 15, 2023
Port Barre- A Funeral Service will be held for Sue Traylor Devillier on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the First Baptist Church of Port Barre. Visitation will be held in the church from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Pastor Joe Jenkins will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.
Sue...
Albert Paul St. Amand
Nov 12, 2023
Opelousas - Albert Paul St. Amand, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at Lafayette General Medical Center. He was born on September 12, 1938, in Opelousas, Louisiana. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to his craft, Albert made a lasting impact through his career in the sewing industry.Paul's journey in the sewing...
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