Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for South Lousiana and surrounding areas

Taisha Duke

Taisha Duke

Dec 21, 2025

Charenton – A Private Memorial Service for Mrs. Taisha Duke, 43, will be held at a later date.

A native Pasadena, TX and a resident of Charenton, Mrs. Duke died at 10:50AM on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at her residence. Taisha was known for her love for painting and the outdoors, especially going to the beach. She also enjoyed spending time...

Michael Wayne Huntsberry

Michael Wayne Huntsberry

Dec 20, 2025

1 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith…"

A native and a lifelong resident of Abbeville, our beloved Michael Wayne Huntsberry was born August 10, 1955 to the late Elmo Joseph Huntsberry and Annie Broussard Huntsberry.

Michael was a loving son, devoted father, and proud grandfather who loved his family beyond...

Carl James Sonnier

Carl James Sonnier

Dec 20, 2025

New Iberia – Funeral Services for Mr. Carl James Sonnier, 76, will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Highland Baptist Church with Brother Jeremy Babb officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home of New Iberia and will resume on Sunday, December...

Carole Schmidt Hall

Carole Schmidt Hall

Dec 18, 2025

New Iberia– Funeral services will be conducted for Carole S. Hall, age 85, on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home Chapel with Madre Annie Etheredge.

Visitation will be held at Frioux-David Funeral Home on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 2:00 pm until the time of service at 6:00 p.m.

Carole Schmidt Hall, loving mother and grandmother, well known as MawMaw,...

Lucy A. Vincent Rooks

Lucy A. Vincent Rooks

Dec 15, 2025

New Iberia–A Celebration of life will be held on a later date, for Lucy A. Vincent Rooks, age 77 who passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Iberia Medical Center.

Lucy was truly a one-of-a-kind individual who never met a stranger. She had a gift for conversation and was always ready to share a story about her friends or family,...

Christopher "Chris" Suire

Christopher "Chris" Suire

Dec 15, 2025

Abbeville – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Christopher “Chris” Suire, 73, at 1:30PM, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church with Reverend Louis Richard officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Readings will be led by Laurie Legere for Felix Legere, and Bryan Simon. Offertory gifts will be offered by...

Carolyn Ann Barnes

Carolyn Ann Barnes

Dec 15, 2025

Lafayette- A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Carolyn Ann Barnes, 84, will be held at Holy Cross Church of Lafayette on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM with Fr. Josh Guillory officiating. Visitors are welcome no earlier than 9:30AM. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery of New Orleans at 2:30 PM with Fr. Beau Charbonnet officiating.

Carolyn...

Joel Stevens Terrebonne

Joel Stevens Terrebonne

Dec 15, 2025

Erath – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Joel Terrebonne, 78, at 11:00AM, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath with Father Clinton Sensat officiating. Interment will follow at Migues Cemetery in Delcambre.

Visitation will be held from 5:00PM – 9:00PM, on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home...

Donna Richard Hargrave

Donna Richard Hargrave

Dec 13, 2025

Erath – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Donna Fay Richard Hargrave, 74, will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Sensat officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.

Visitation will begin at 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home of...

Lucille Albert Breaux

Lucille Albert Breaux

Dec 9, 2025

New Iberia – Funeral services will be held for Lucille Albert Breaux, 93, (wife of the late Joseph Clovis “J.C.” Breaux III born June 27, 1930) on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Frioux-David Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia with Father Keith Landry officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Frioux-David...

Charles Wayne Landry

Charles Wayne Landry

Dec 7, 2025

Erath–A Mass of Christian burial for Dr. Charles Wayne Landry will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre with Father Buddy Breaux as Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum. Visitation will be held in the church from 10 a.m. until the service time at...

Velma Jane Broussard

Velma Jane Broussard

Dec 6, 2025

Lafayette-Memorial Services for Velma "Baudin" Broussard, 82, will be held at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 6:00PM.

Visitation will be held at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 5:00PM until time of services.

Velma Jane Broussard departed this life on Saturday December 6th 2025, at her son Jamie's house in the...

Kathryn Buteau Brasseaux

Kathryn Buteau Brasseaux

Dec 4, 2025

Jeanerette- It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kathryn Buteau Brasseaux, who left us on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the age of 43.

A service to honor and celebrate Katie’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, with Fr. Francis Damoah officiating. Interment will follow...

Joseph Clifford Naquin, Jr.

Joseph Clifford Naquin, Jr.

Nov 30, 2025

Joseph Clifford Naquin, Jr. December 21, 1950 – November 30, 2025

“A Celebration of Life in loving memory of Joseph Clifford Naquin, Jr., whose light continues to shine in our hearts.”

Forever remembered, forever cherished. Joseph, lovingly known as J.C. to most, and affectionately called “Brother” or “Uncle Brother” by his family, was born on December 21, 1950, in Franklin, Louisiana, to...

Frank Cuccio

Frank Cuccio

Nov 30, 2025

New Iberia – Funeral Services for Mr. Frank Cuccio, 96, will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Frioux Funeral Chapel of New Iberia with Fr. Keith Landry officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Frioux-David Funeral Home of New Iberia on Thursday, December 4, 2025 beginning at 4:00PM and continuing until...

Paula Cyr Louviere

Paula Cyr Louviere

Nov 30, 2025

Jeanerette– Funeral services will be conducted for Paula Louviere, age 75, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at McGowen Methodist Church with Pastor Susan Pugh officiating. Entombment will follow at McGowen Methodist Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on December 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m.

Paula was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Ann Marie Moulis Pete

Ann Marie Moulis Pete

Nov 27, 2025

Loreauville - A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Ann Moulis Pete, 85, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, December 02, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Loreauville with Fr. Crochet officiating. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.

Visitation will begin at 4:00PM on Monday, December 01, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home until 8:30PM with a recitation of...

Barbara Landry

Barbara Landry

Nov 26, 2025

Jeanerette – A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Barbara Clement Landry, 89, will be held at 10:00AM, on Friday, December 5, 2025, at St  John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Jeanerette. A Recitation of the Rosary will begin before Mass at 9:30AM. Interment will follow at St  John Cemetery.

Mrs. Barbara Clement Landry lived a life filled with joy, devotion, and spirited...

Stuart Angus Hulin

Stuart Angus Hulin

Nov 26, 2025

Loreauville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Stuart Angus Hulin, 35, at 2:00PM, on Monday, December 1, 2025, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Father Bill Melancon officiating. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 9:00AM, on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Loreauville and continue until the time of...

Cecil Chatman Jr.

Cecil Chatman Jr.

Nov 24, 2025

Lafayette – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Cecil Chatman, 77, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Louie Richard officiating. Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.

Visitation will begin at 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Lafayette with a recitation of...