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Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Newton Nelams

Newton Nelams

May 21, 2018

Opelousas- A private memorial for, Mr. Newton Nelams, will be held at a late date. Mr. Newton, age 54, a resident of Washington, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at his residence. He is survived by his brothers, David Nelams and wife, Christine of Youngsville, and Archie Higginbotham of Church Point; sisters, Donna Haugen and husband, Robert of...

Dalton Gary

Dalton Gary

May 19, 2018

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial for, Dalton J. Gary, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. Reverend Monsignor Keith DeRouen will celebrate the mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the Leroy Cemetery in Leroy, La. Mr. Dalton, was a resident of Opelousas for...

Joan Gutsmeidl

Joan Gutsmeidl

May 18, 2018

GRAND COTEAU- A Funeral Service will be held for, Ms. Joan Gutsmeidl, on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Coteau. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service. Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Charles Cemetery in Grand Coteau. Ms. Joan, age 73, passed away on Friday,...

John Ware

John Ware

May 16, 2018

Opelousas- Funeral services for John Link Ware, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas. Minister Toby Ryder will officiate the services. Interment will follow in the Ardoin-Gauthier Cemetery. John Ware, 63, of Belle Chasse. A man with a heart of gold, gained his Heavenly wings May 16,...

Clara Stelly

Clara Stelly

May 14, 2018

Opelousas -A Memorial service for Clara Stelly will be held at a later date. Clara was a resident of Port Barre, she died on Monday, May 14, 2018, at Lafayette General Medical Center , at the age of 62. Clara is survived by her daughter, Angela Richard and her companion Michael C. Bertinot of Arnaudville, her brother, Harold Dale...

Dorothy Marks

Dorothy Marks

May 11, 2018

PORT BARRE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Mrs. Dorothy Leger Marks, on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Reverend Daniel Picard will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Marks, age 89, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018...

Anthony Graffagnino

Anthony Graffagnino

May 6, 2018

Opelousas -A Funeral Service for, Anthony "Tony" Gene Graffagnino, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the service. Interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Anthony "Tony", a resident of Opelousas, died on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at his home,...

Richard Bordelon

Richard Bordelon

May 5, 2018

Opelousas -A Mass of Christian Burial for Richard Bordelon will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Pastor of St. Landry Catholic Church, Father John Brady will conduct the Mass. Interment will be at Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Richard was born in 1939 to J.Y. and Nita Daly Bordelon. He graduate from the Academy of the...

John Doucet Ii

John Doucet Ii

May 4, 2018

Lafayette- A Celebration of Life Service will be held for, John Allen Doucet II, on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Landmark Church in Lafayette; with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the church. Pastor Rick Langford will conduct the service. John, age 41, a resident of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, at...

Alice Mcclelland

Alice Mcclelland

Apr 30, 2018

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Mrs. Alice "Ticky" McClelland, on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington. Reverend Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Ticky, age 87, passed away on the Monday, April 30, 2018 at her residence surrounded...

Percy Marks, Sr.

Percy Marks, Sr.

Apr 29, 2018

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Percy Marks, Sr., on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Reverend Daniel Picard will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mr. Percy, age 80, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on Sunday,...

Vernal Soileau, Sr.

Vernal Soileau, Sr.

Apr 27, 2018

A Funeral Service will be held for, Vernal J. Soileau, Sr., on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. Pastor Perry Hubbs will conduct the service. Burial will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery in Lawtell. Mr. Soileau, age 92, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018, at his...

Bobby Woodson

Bobby Woodson

Apr 25, 2018

Opelousas- A Rosary Service and Celebration of Life will be held for, Bobby Woodson, on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will pray the rosary. Bobby, age 68, a resident of Sunset, passed away on...

Seth Lewis

Seth Lewis

Apr 21, 2018

Opelousas -A Funeral Service for, Seth "Beau" Lewis III, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Pastor Perry Hubbs will conduct the service. Seth "Beau" was a resident of Opelousas, he died on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the age of 62. Seth was a man that...

Gloria Fourtunia

Gloria Fourtunia

Apr 21, 2018

Opelousas- A private service for Gloria Jean Fourtunia will be held at a later date. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth J. Fourtunia of Opelousas; brother, Joseph A. Perez and wife, Suzanne of Ponchatoula; and sister, Jennifer A. Jones of Baton Rouge. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Fourtunia; parents, Louis J. Perez, Sr. and...

Harold Venable

Harold Venable

Apr 20, 2018

Opelousas- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Harold John Venable, on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. The Mass will be officiated by celebrant, Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen and concelebrant, Reverend Angelo Cremaldi. Rite of Committal will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park. Mr....

Mary Quebedeaux

Mary Quebedeaux

Apr 14, 2018

Opelousas-A Funeral Service will be held for, Mary Quebedeaux, at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2018, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas; with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Pastor Eugene Reiszner will conduct the service. Mary, age 56, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Carpenter House...

Charles Nezat

Charles Nezat

Apr 14, 2018

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Mr. Charles "Nicky" Nezat, on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Reverend James Brady will officiate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park. Mr. Nezat, age 75, a resident of Opelousas, passed away on Saturday, April 14,...

Jean Stickler

Jean Stickler

Apr 12, 2018

OPELOUSAS-A Celebration of Life for, Mrs. Jean Marie Stickler, will be held at a later. Mrs. Stickler, age 91, a native of Texas and resident of Sunset, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stickler will be remembered as a lady who lived a fun filled life and always enjoyed...

Lorraine Norton

Lorraine Norton

Apr 10, 2018

GRAND COTEAU- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for, Mrs. Lorraine Norton, on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau; with a gathering beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the church. Rite of Committal will be held in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lorraine Norton, passed away peacefully on...

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