Obituaries

Nov 1, 2023

Loreauville - Edward “Eddy” Coates passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 66. He was born on March 7, 1957, to Edward Coates and Paulita Levert Coates in Baton Rouge. Eddy loved deeply and had a passion for life like few others.  He was passionate about his career, first as a dedicated employee to Red Stick...

Oct 30, 2023

Lafayette- Funeral Services for Mr. Blake Michael Vallot, 26, will be held at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 2:00PM with Pastor Weldon Moak officiating. Interment will follow at St. Anne Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 9:00AM until time of...

Oct 28, 2023

New Iberia– A Memorial Service will be held for Pamela Faye “Mink” Prosper Bonin, 66, on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00PM at the David Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia with Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Peter Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 10:00AM until...

Oct 27, 2023

Lafayette - A Mass of Christian Burial for Nicholas Francis Gary, 76, will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Casey Dugas officiating. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 3:00PM until 7:00PM with...

Oct 27, 2023

New Iberia--Johnny Love Norris III, of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on October 27, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on January 21, 1949, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of the late John "Goat" Love Norris, Jr. and Elzie Ashley Norris. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Harry Norris.

Raised...

Oct 26, 2023

New Iberia– Graveside services were conducted for Judah Robert Boudreaux on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Beau Pre’ Cemetery with Pastor David Denton officiating.

Judah was taken up to heaven on October 24, 2023, and stillborn on October 26, 2023.

Though Judah’s life was short, he was loved and cherished by his...

Oct 25, 2023

Loreauville– A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Marvin James Broussard, age 71, on Monday, October 30, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Bill Melancon as Celebrant.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 30. 2023 from 8:30 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. A Rosary will be...

Oct 24, 2023

Erath - A Mass to celebrate the life of Gerald Don Touchet, 85, will be held at 1:30PM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana with Father Clinton Sensat officiating.  He will be laid to rest during a private ceremony at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum following his cremation.

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Oct 22, 2023

Loreauville– A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Allen J. Gondron, age 89, on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:30 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Loreauville with Father Barry Crochet. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and...

Oct 21, 2023

Erath-A Mass of Christian burial for Jonas Perrin, 97, will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana with Father Sensat officiating. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum. Visitation will be at David’s Funeral Home in Erath at 4:00PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 until 9:00PM...

Oct 20, 2023

Broussard – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Cynthia “Sandy” Guilbeau Benoit, 69, will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Broussard with Fr. Michael Delcambre officiating.  Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Thursday, October 26, 2023...

Oct 20, 2023

Jeanerette– Funeral services will be conducted for Ella Mae Rita Rogers Verret,87, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 2:00 PM at David Funeral Home Chapel of Jeanerette with Pastor Jerry Fitch and Pastor Larence Babin officiating. Entombment will follow at Loisel Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 10:00 AM until the time...

Oct 19, 2023

Lafayette – Funeral services for Lorita Jane Comeaux, 91, will be held Monday October 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM n Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Broussard with Father Casey Dugas officiating.

Visitation will be held Sunday October 22, 2023 from 2:00PM until 7:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 5:00 PM and will continue Monday from 9:00...

Oct 17, 2023

Erath- A Mass of Christian Bural for Mr. David Duhon, 76, will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 10:00AM with Fr. Sensat officiating. Burial will follow at Bancker Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Friday, October 20, 2023 from 8:45AM until time...

Oct 17, 2023

Jeanerette–A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mr. Eli Joseph Migues, 70, on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 1:00PM(Time Pending) at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Fr. Albert Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Jeanerette on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from...

Oct 15, 2023

Lafayette – Funeral services for Whitney James Johnson, 44, will be held Friday October 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Anne Catholic Church in Youngsville, with Father Michael Rousso officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday October 19, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 7:00 PM, and will continue Friday from...

Oct 12, 2023

New Iberia– A Celebration of Life will be conducted for Jimmie Ray Guillory, Sr., age 68, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. David Funeral Home with Pastor Sean Boudreaux officiating.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.

A native of Lafayette and a lifelong resident...

Oct 11, 2023

Jeanerette--Gertrude “Angie” Gauthier left this world peacefully on October 11, 2023, and is rejoicing with her heavenly family.  Angie was born on July 31, 1940, to Angie LeBlanc Rogers and Leon Rogers.  Her mother died while giving birth to Angie.  She and her one-year-old sister were each raised by different sisters of their mother.  Adelia LeBlanc Comeaux and Wallace...

Oct 8, 2023

Jeanerette– Funeral services will be conducted for Mary Dunklin Gaither, 77, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:00AM at David Funeral Home Chapel of Jeanerette with Father Albert Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 3:00PM until 9:00PM, and resume on Thursday, October 12, 2023,...

Oct 4, 2023

New Iberia- Leesa Billodeau Falterman died at her home in New Iberia, Louisiana, on October 4, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1956, to Dewey David Billodeau, Sr. and Josephine Bacala Billodeau. Her family will observe a celebration of her life on November 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Church in Broussard, Louisiana....