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Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Joseph Leger

Joseph Leger

Jun 27, 2022

Opelousas– A funeral service will be held for Joseph Dallas Leger on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel.  Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service. Rite of Committal will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington.

Dallas, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 27, 2022, at...

Dianna Barron

Dianna Barron

Jun 19, 2022

Port Barre-A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Dianna C. Barron will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Dianna, age 74, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on...

Lyle Soileau

Lyle Soileau

Jun 16, 2022

WASHINGTON- Lyle Atwood Soileau, a lifetime resident of Washington, LA, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Lyle passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Lyle was born to Raynold Soileau and Sara Buller Soileau on June 6, 1960. He worked in the oil and gas industry for 30 years, most...

Deanna Nezat

Deanna Nezat

Jun 15, 2022

Deanna Joy Soileau Nezat entered eternal rest on June 15, 2022, passing away peacefully at the age of 80 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Deanna was treasured by her five sons and beloved grandchildren. She was always ready to show her boundless love by cooking a favorite meal or dessert. Her...

Mary Stroud

Mary Stroud

Jun 12, 2022

Mary Richard Stroud

Port Barre-A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mary Stroud will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Sacred Heart Of Jesus in Port Barre. Fr Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, LA.

Mary, age...

Scotty Cormier, Jr.

Scotty Cormier, Jr.

Jun 11, 2022

OPELOUSAS – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Scotty James Cormier, Jr. announces his untimely death at the age of 23.  A memorial service will be held to honor his life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas at 3:00 PM.

Scotty James Cormier, Jr. was born in Opelousas, Louisiana on...

Sharon Green

Sharon Green

Jun 11, 2022

OPELOUSAS – Sharon Y. Green passed away at home on Saturday, June 11, 2022, surrounded by friends and loved ones at the age of 74.  A memorial service honoring her life will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Hope Presbyterian Church in Opelousas

She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert...

Aubrey Thibodeaux

Aubrey Thibodeaux

Jun 9, 2022

OPELOUSAS – It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Aubrey Lee Thibodeaux announces his passing on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the age of 66.  Services and rosary will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas with Deacon Joubert conducting services.  Burial will follow in the...

Franklin Courville

Franklin Courville

Jun 7, 2022

Opelousas– A private service and burial will be held for Franklin Courville who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his residence in Opelousas surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88.

Franklin served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Opelousas where...

Mills Vautrot

Mills Vautrot

Jun 3, 2022

Grand Coteau– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mills Joseph Vautrot on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau. Rite of Committal will follow in the church cemetery.

Mills, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence in Sunset...

Elsie "Momee" Bellow

Elsie "Momee" Bellow

May 31, 2022

Opelousas– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Elsie “Momee” Mae Papillion Bellow on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Gregory Simien will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Ann Cemetery in Mallet.

Elsie, age 79, entered into eternal rest...

Genevieve Charles

Genevieve Charles

May 31, 2022

Opelousas– A Funeral Service will be held for Genevieve Thomas Charles on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Church of God Campground in Palmetto. Visitation will be held in the church from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor Dale Fontenot will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Chimneyville Baptist Cemetery in Garland.

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Billie Casanova

Billie Casanova

May 29, 2022

Billie Jo Mayer Casanova, born October 21, 1930, passed away on May 29th, 2022 at 91 years of age. She was the first Miss Opelousas and represented the Yambilee Festival before queens were chosen. Billie Jo was one of the founding members of the Opelousas General Grey Ladies, a volunteer group formed to assist hospitalized patients and staff. She...

Florine Stelly

Florine Stelly

May 29, 2022

Opelousas– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Florine “Flo” Stelly on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Leo Catholic Church in Leonville. Fr. Darren Eldridge will celebrate the Mass. A Private Inurnment will be held at St. Leo Cemetery.

Flo, age 72, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 22, 2022,...

Karen Tweedel

Karen Tweedel

May 22, 2022

Opelousas– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Karen Sebastien Tweedel on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Neil Pettit will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Karen, age 58, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 22,...

Geneva Stanford

Geneva Stanford

May 22, 2022

Port Barre– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Geneva Vidrine Stanford on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the church cemetery.

Geneva, age 66, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 22,...

Joyce Lavergne

Joyce Lavergne

May 20, 2022

Opelousas– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joyce Elaine Richard Lavergne on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. Visitation will be held in the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time; the rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Monsignor Keith DeRouen will celebrate the...

Ella Richard

Ella Richard

May 16, 2022

Port Barre– A Funeral Service will be held for Ella Marie Dowling Richard on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Port Barre. Pastor, Benji Richard will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until time of service in the First Baptist Church in Port Barre.

Ella, age...

Ozea Noel

Ozea Noel

May 16, 2022

Opelousas -A mass of Christian burial will be held for Ozea Marie Noel on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Father Greg Simien will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Specular Mausoleum Cemetery.

Ozea, age of 95, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May...

Gilman Aguillard

Gilman Aguillard

May 8, 2022

Port Barre -Gilman H. Aguillard, 87, passed away on May 8, 2022. He was surrounded by family, at home. He was the Owner / Operator of Aguillard’s. In his free time, he loved to play French / Cajun music on his fiddle. He played many locations across the United States and Canada. His family remembers him as a hard-working...

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