Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

John Comeaux

John Comeaux

Nov 8, 2019

John E. Comeaux, 82, died November 8, 2019 in Bryan, TX where he was residing with his sister and brother-in-law, Sherille and Mark McCombs. Born in Church Point he moved to Opelousas in 1958 where he was owner and operator of Cajan Welding and Rentals in Opelousas for 38 years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Doris Karr

Doris Karr

Nov 5, 2019

Opelousas- A memorial service will be held for Doris May Elliott Karr at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas. Pastor Benny Reppond with officiate. Visitation will start at 9:00 a.m. the day of the service.

Doris, age 97, a resident of Opelousas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019...

Donna Morris

Donna Morris

Nov 4, 2019

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Donna Morris at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in the St. Leo Catholic Church in Leonville, Fr. Darren Eldridge will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Leo Mausoleum.

Donna, age 66, a resident of Opelousas, passed away peacefully on Monday,...

Julie Martin

Julie Martin

Nov 4, 2019

Julie Annette Martin, 72, of Opelousas, La. passed away at her home on Monday, November 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Kerr of Washington, La; her father, Raymond Paul Martin of Lafayette, La and a brother, Raymond Paul Martin Jr. She is survived by two sisters, Mare and Fern Martin of Opelousas and a...

Dale Laneaux

Dale Laneaux

Nov 3, 2019

Grand Coteau- A Memorial Service will be held for Dale Laneaux at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Vatican Baptist Church 2426 Hwy 93, Carencro, LA 70520.

Dale, age 68, a resident of Grand Coteau, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Acadia St. Landry Guest Home in Church Point.

Dale enjoyed...

Robert Mcclelland

Robert Mcclelland

Nov 3, 2019

OPELOUSAS- A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019, in the Sibille Funeral Home for, Robert McClelland, age 93, who entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service.

Robert's career was as a Merchant Seaman. This...

Diane Wyble

Diane Wyble

Nov 2, 2019

PORT BARRE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Diane Ryder Wyble at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Port Barre.  Visitation will be held Monday, November 4, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Sibille Funeral Home in Port Barre.  A rosary will be prayed...

George Fontenot

George Fontenot

Oct 30, 2019

LAWTELL- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. George L. Fontenot at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019, in the St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell. Fr. Austin Leger will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Bridget Mausoleum.

Mr. George, age 89, a resident of Prairie Ronde, passed...

Leoma Fontenot

Leoma Fontenot

Oct 30, 2019

PORT BARRE- A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019, in the First Baptist Church in Port Barre for Mrs. Leoma M. Fontenot, 88, who entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her daughter’s home surrounded  by her children in Port Barre. Pastor Benji Richard will conduct the service. Burial...

Verna Decou

Verna Decou

Oct 27, 2019

Opelousas-A Funeral Service for Verna Mae Roche Decou will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the Arceneaux Cemetery in Mire, La.

Verna passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Opelousas General Health System. Verna was...

Diane Brinkhaus

Diane Brinkhaus

Oct 27, 2019

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial for Diane Prejean Brinkhaus will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau, Fr. Michael Russo and Deacon Dewayne Joubert will officiate the mass. Interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas

Mrs. Diane, age 81, a resident...

Philip Gulino

Philip Gulino

Oct 24, 2019

Philip Gulino, 78, of Opelousas died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Opelousas General Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Jerrelyn (“Jerre”) Gulino and his son Isaac. He was preceded in death by his parents Alphonse “Frank” Gulino and Katherine “Katie” Onebane Gulino, his brother “Sonny” Gulino and his sister “Belle” Gulino Durio.

Philip graduated from...

Pamela Thibodeaux

Pamela Thibodeaux

Oct 21, 2019

Port Barre- A Memorial Service for Pamela Yvonne Thibodeaux will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Port Barre.

Pamela, age 53, a resident of Port Barre, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband, John...

Lita Culotta

Lita Culotta

Oct 20, 2019

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial for Lita Castille Culotta will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park.

Lita, age 99, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her home in Opelousas....

Allan Jones

Allan Jones

Oct 18, 2019

Allan Laverne Jones, retired Professor of  Visual Arts, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, died peacefully at his home on October 18, 2019.   Born in Fort Worth, Texas in November, 1940, he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Glenda Wynelle, sister Claudia Cushman (Thomas) sister-in-law, Danette Ray, (Charlie Clikeman) mother-in-law Louise Ray and niece and nephew, Candi Sullivan...

Paul Darbonne

Paul Darbonne

Oct 9, 2019

OPELOUSAS- A Funeral Service will be held for Mr. Paul C. Darbonne at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas; visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Rev. Benny Reppond will conduct the service.

Mr. Darbonne, age 83, a resident of Opelousas, passed away...

Joyena Lanclos

Joyena Lanclos

Oct 1, 2019

OPELOUSAS- A Funeral Service will be held for Joyena “Joy” Lanclos at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Pastor Alan Spence will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Mrs. Joy, age 81, a resident of Opelousas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,...

Christy Bazar

Christy Bazar

Sep 28, 2019

PORT BARRE- A Christian Funeral Service for Christy Lea Bazar will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at Courtableau Baptist Church in Port Barre; visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the church until time of service. Pastor Keith Davidson will officiate the service. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre....

Johnny Higginbotham

Johnny Higginbotham

Sep 28, 2019

PORT BARRE- A memorial services will be held for Johnny Ray Higginbotham  on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Fr. Clint Trahan will conduct the service.

Johnny, age 64, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by son,...

David Stepp

David Stepp

Sep 23, 2019

Opelousas- Funeral services will be held for David Wayne Stepp at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Eugene Reiszner will conduct the service.

David, age 66, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at his home.

David served in the Vietnam war, served...

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