Obituaries

Aug 5, 2023

New Iberia- Sister Helen Vinton, 90, a long-time resident of New Iberia, passed away on August 5, 2023, with her dear friend, Lorna Bourg, and caregivers, by her side.

Sr. Helen was the daughter of a Gordon, Nebraska rancher, the late John Hopkins Vinton and Helen Swiggart Vinton. She was a rural specialist with over six decades...

Aug 3, 2023

New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Bonnie H. Watkins, age 84, on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Prompt Succor with Father Brian Harrington officiating.  Entombment will follow at Beau Pre’ Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, from 10:00 am until 1:30...

Aug 3, 2023

Jeanerette– Funeral services will be conducted for Blanche A. Segura, age 69, Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at David Funeral Home Chapel of Jeanerette with Pastor Craig Matthew officiating. Entombment will follow at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00...

Aug 3, 2023

Lafayette-A Celebration of Life for Mr. Ryan Bates, 52, will be held at a later date.

A resident of Lafayette, Mr. Ryan passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He loved playing Madden with his sons, fishing, going out on the water, and solving puzzles. He enjoyed making other people laugh. He especially loved spending time with...

Jul 29, 2023

Erath - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana, honoring the life of Elwood James Lacour, 82, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospice’s The Carpenter House after a short, unexpected illness. Interment will...

Jul 28, 2023

Jeanerette– Funeral services will be conducted for Terry Babin, age 69, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at David Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lawrence Babin officiating. Entombment will follow at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at...

Jul 27, 2023

Lafayette – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Adareli Diz, 87, will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, July 31, 2023 at St. Anne Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Russo officiating. Interment will follow at St. Anne Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home on Monday, July 31, 2023 beginning at 9:00AM until the...

Jul 27, 2023

Abbeville - Funeral services for Thanh Viet Cao, 97, will be held Saturday August 5, 2023, at 9:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.

Visitation will be held Wednesday August 2, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Thursday August 3, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Friday August 4, 2023, from 4:00 PM until...

Jul 26, 2023

Jeanerette–A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. David Allain, 62, on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:00PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Mark Derise officiating. Interment will follow at Beau Pre Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 9:00AM until the time of the service...

Jul 26, 2023

Abbeville- Funeral Services for Mr. Bradley Alleman, 71, will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10:00AM with Father Charles Esuaiko officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Thursday, July 27 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM with a recitation...

Jul 23, 2023

Lafayette

Janie Yvonne King got her angel wings on July 23, 2023 in Youngsville, LA. She was 64.

A Mass of Christian burial for  Janie King, will be held Friday July 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM at St. Anne Catholic Church in Youngsville with Monsignor Ron Broussard officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday...

Jul 23, 2023

Lafayette – A Mass of Christian burial for Mrs. Beverly Jane Romero, 85, will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at David Funeral Home with Deacon Cody Miller Officiating. Interment will follow at St. Anne Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Wednesday July 26, 2023 from 4:00PM until...

Jul 21, 2023

New Iberia– A Celebration of life will be conducted for Myrna Hanson later for the immediate family and close friends.

A native of Buffalo, Oklahoma, and a resident of New Iberia. She was born to Loyd and Nola Owens Greelee. Myrna Hanson, age 79, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at her residence in New Iberia....

Jul 20, 2023

Erath – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Jeanne T. Oliver, 94, will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, July 21, 2023 at David Funeral Home with Deacon Tim Marcantel Offciating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Friday, July 21, 2023 from...

Jul 17, 2023

Jeanerette–A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Robert Paul Landry, age 51, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Alexander Albert as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery.

Family and friends will gather at St. John the Evangelist Church at 9:30...

Jul 17, 2023

Erath – Funeral Services for Mr. James “Jimmy” Erwin Quirk, 84, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at David Funeral Home of Erath with Fr. Clinton Sensat officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, beginning at 10:00 AM until the time...

Jul 8, 2023

New Iberia– Funeral services will be conducted for Thomas M. Swatloski, age 101, on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Cemetery Chapel.  Visitation will precede the services at 10 AM.  Fr. Ed Degeyter will officiate, and entombment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.

A native of Houston, Texas, and resident of New Iberia,...

Jul 3, 2023

New Iberia– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Janell Romero David, 87, on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 1:30PM at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church with Monsignor Robert Romero officiating. Interment will follow at Nativity of Our Lady Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of New Iberia on Friday,...

Jul 2, 2023

New Iberia –A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mr. Roy Joseph Cunningham, 91, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 2:00PM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Keith Landry officiating. Entombment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Jeanerette.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 10:00AM until the...

Jun 30, 2023

Erath- A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Daly Lee Duplantis, 92, will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 1:00PM with Fr. Clinton Sensat officiating.  Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Thursday, July 6,...