Obituaries

Opelousas, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Opelousas, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Stacey Ann Ortego Richard

Stacey Ann Ortego Richard

Apr 18, 2025

OPELOUSAS- It is with profound sadness and great heartache that we announce the passing of our beloved Stacey Ann Ortego Richard, 52, revered as a pillar of strength, bravery, and unyielding positivity, passed away on April 18, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones after many long years battling a genetic kidney disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease. Stacey was...

Lena Mae Jannise

Lena Mae Jannise

Apr 15, 2025

Lena Mae Jannise, a devoted homemaker and a beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on May 11, 1948, in Port Barre, Lena graced the lives of many with her loving spirit and nurturing nature.

As a homemaker, Lena dedicated her life to her family, instilling values...

James Adams

James Adams

Apr 14, 2025

James Llewellyn Adams, a distinguished attorney and lifelong lover of the outdoors, passed away after a brief illness, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 87 in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Born on August 19, 1937, Jim graduated from Emory Law School, beginning a remarkable legal career. He started at Arnall, Golden, Gregory, one of Atlanta's premier law firms, before relocating to...

Patricia Ann Brown

Patricia Ann Brown

Apr 12, 2025

Opelousas-- Funeral services will be held for Patricia Ann Brown on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Opelousas, Pastor Marcus Lazard will officiate the service. Visitation will be held in the church from, 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. Landry Cemetery in...

Charles Ray Mistric, Sr.

Charles Ray Mistric, Sr.

Apr 11, 2025

Port Barre-- Funeral service will be held for Charles Ray Mistric, Sr. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the service. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. in the Sibille...

Johnie Wayne Johnson

Johnie Wayne Johnson

Apr 3, 2025

Johnie Wayne Johnson passed away on April 3, 2025, at 77 years old. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, it was evident that he was a man who brought great joy to all who knew him. He was a steadfast husband, God-instilling father, comical grandfather, and the truest of a friend.

Johnie was born on September...

James Ken Mistric

James Ken Mistric

Mar 31, 2025

PORT BARRE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for James "Ken" Mistric at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr Clint will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in the Sibille Funeral Home...

Emma Lee Lalonde

Emma Lee Lalonde

Mar 30, 2025

Port Barre--A grave side service will be for Emma Lalonde Stelly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre. A visitation will held at 1:00 p.m. until time of service in he Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre.

Emma, born on August 12, 1930, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at...

Jerry Lee Sonnier

Jerry Lee Sonnier

Mar 29, 2025

Port Barre-- A funeral service will be held for Jerry Lee Sonnier on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre. Pastor Benny Reppond will officiate the service. Visitation will start 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Lee Sonnier, a beloved...

Malcolm Louis Miller

Malcolm Louis Miller

Mar 29, 2025

Opelousas--A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Malcolm Louis Miller on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Bill Miller will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial along with concelebrant Msgr. Keith DeRouen. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.

A visitation will...

Peggy Ann McJunkins

Peggy Ann McJunkins

Mar 29, 2025

Port Barre -- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Peggy Ann McJunkins on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Clint will celebrate the Mass. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in the Sacred Heart Catholic Hall from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass.

Peggy, a cherished and devoted family member, passed away...

Rhonda Deville

Rhonda Deville

Mar 27, 2025

Opelousas--A funeral service will be held for Rhonda Deville, on March 31, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Dwight Brown will officiate the service.

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m.

Rhonda, a loving person who brought joy...

Rita Bergeron Barron Olivier

Rita Bergeron Barron Olivier

Mar 27, 2025

Port Barre-- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Rita Bergeron Barron Olivier, on Monday March 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Port Barre. Readers will be Tierney Bebee, Andrea Deville and...

Arthur Roy Shay Jr.

Arthur Roy Shay Jr.

Mar 25, 2025

Arthur Roy Shay, Jr , “AJ”, was born May 31, 1977 in Opelousas, LA and passed away on March 25, 2025 at Opelousas General Hospital. He was a graduate of the 1995 class of Port Barre High School.

AJ was mechanically inclined and loved working with tools. In fact, he could repair just about anything he got his hands on, Cars,...

Gregory Paul Valin

Gregory Paul Valin

Mar 24, 2025

Port Barre--- A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Gregory Paul Valin on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in the Sibille Funeral Home in Port Barre from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00...

Charles Ralph Nezat

Charles Ralph Nezat

Mar 12, 2025

Opelousas--Funeral service will be held for Charles Ralph Nezat, on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel . Deacon Dwayne Joubert will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a rosary at...

John LaBauve

John LaBauve

Mar 11, 2025

Opelousas- A Funeral Service will be held for John LaBauve on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Pastor Grant Chustz will conduct the service. Burial will follow in the First Pentecostal Cemetery in Melville. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in...

Marie Emma Lanclos

Marie Emma Lanclos

Mar 6, 2025

Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for Marie Emma Lanclos in the St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Neil Pettit will officiate the Mass. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marie Emma Richard Lanclos,...

Lester James Rudolph

Lester James Rudolph

Mar 5, 2025

Opelousas- A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Lester James Rudolph.

Lester James Rudolph, born on March 1, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Opelousas, Louisiana. He lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that life...

Holly Lorraine DeJean

Holly Lorraine DeJean

Mar 4, 2025

Port Barre- A Funeral Service will be held for Holly Lorriane DeJean on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre. Pastor Benny Reppond will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in...