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Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries
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Melissa Elston
Jan 23, 2024
Melissa Elston, a beloved homemaker, passed peacefully on January 23, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was born on April 21, 1971, and her departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Melissa will forever be remembered as a very loving and caring person. Her kind and compassionate nature were evident in...
Frank Justin Artigue
Jan 22, 2024
Frank Justin Artigue, 28, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. Justin was surrounded by love from his family and friends during his final days.
Justin was born July 10, 1995, to loving parents Frank Jude Artigue and Carrie Broussard Artigue. He attended Cathedral-Carmel Catholic School and Lafayette High School. Justin grew...
Sherry Ann Rivette
Jan 22, 2024
Opelousas- Funeral service will be held for Sherry Ann Rivette, on Saturday, January 27, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Benny Reppond will officiate the service. A visitation will be held on Saturday, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel from 9:00 a.m. till 10:30 a.m.
Sherry Ann Rivette, a beloved homemaker and a very loving and caring...
Virginia Lee Badeaux
Jan 21, 2024
Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Clint will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Port Barre.
Virginia Lee Badeaux, known as Jenny, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the Calcutta House. She...
Patti C. Nguyen
Jan 20, 2024
Patti Lane Charles Nguyen , September 8th 1959 – January 20th 2024. 64 years old, a Port Barre native and a PBHS class of 75 graduate, passed away Saturday morning at Oschner Hospital in Plaquemine, La. She was the daughter of Alice and Jimmy Charles, both of Port Barre. Patti has two siblings, Ricky Charles and Lisa Charles Grimmett. Patti...
Sr. Mary Elizabeth Demeo, MSC
Jan 15, 2024
Opelousas- Sister Mary Elizabeth Demeo, MSC (AKA Sr. Mary Assumpta) was born April 2, 1934 in Waltham, Massachusetts. She died on January 15, 2024 at 3:15 AM at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas, Louisiana.
She was the seventh child of a family of twelve born to Joseph Demeo, a native of Italy, and Filomena DeMarco Demeo...
Marlene Ann Caillouet
Jan 13, 2024
Marlene Ann Caillouet passed away on January 13, 2024, in Baton Rouge. A private family service conducted by Deacon Sammy Diesi of St. Landry Catholic Church will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Belleview Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana.
She was born in Church Point, Louisiana, October 27, 1933, to James Caillouet and Edna Daigle Caillouet, but spent most...
John E. Soileau
Jan 13, 2024
Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for Mr. John E. Soileau on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 12 NOON in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Opelousas. Deacon Jerry Wyble will conduct the service. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington.
John E....
James Edward LeBlanc, Jr.
Jan 11, 2024
PORT BARRE–Funeral service will be held at a later date for James Edward LeBlanc, Jr.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward LeBlanc, Sr. and Connie Opel Trew LeBlanc, and one siste,r Jeanette LeBlanc.
Words of Comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of...
Melissa Bazar
Jan 8, 2024
Port Barre-A Mass of Christian Burial for Melissa Bazar will be on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Jared Suire will celebrate the Mass.
Melissa Bazar, a loving and caring homemaker, passed away on January 8, 2024. She was born on October 7, 1964, in Opelousas, Louisiana. Melissa was...
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....
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