Obituaries

Aug 19, 2023

Jeanerette– A Celebration of Life will be held for Mr. Raydel Joseph Frederick Sr., 67, on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 1:00PM at the home of Christine Blanchard in New Iberia.

A native and resident of Jeanerette, Mr. Raydel passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his home. Raydel was a mechanic by trade.  There wasn’t...

Aug 17, 2023

Erath – A private service for Rev. Larry Champagne, 69, will be held at LeBlanc Cemetery.

A native and resident of Erath, Rev. Champagne died at 1:27PM on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his residence.  He was a loving family man who enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and making people laugh.  Rev. Champagne was a faithful preacher of...

Aug 15, 2023

New Iberia– A celebration of life will be conducted for Robert “Bobby” Burke, Jr., age 65, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at David Funeral Home of New Iberia with Pastor Kevin Rowe officiating the service.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from   10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Mr. Robert...

Aug 15, 2023

Jeanerette–A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Louis E. Broussard, age 90, on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 1:45 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Fr. Alexander Albert officiating. Entombment will follow at Beau Pre’ Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at...

Aug 12, 2023

Erath - Funeral Services for Mrs. Rose Marie Faulk Gary, 77, will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at David Funeral Chapel of Erath with Pastor Jeff Scroggins officiating.  Interment will follow at a later date

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 beginning at 9:00AM...

Aug 12, 2023

New Iberia– Funeral services will be held for Mr. Bouaban “Ban” Syharath, 65, on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 1:00PM at David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. Cremation will follow at Southwest Louisiana Crematory in New Iberia.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of New Iberia on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from...

Aug 10, 2023

Lafayette – Memorial Services for James “Orville” Steen, 77, will be held at 12:00PM on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at The Bayou Church.

Visitation will begin at 10:00AM until the time of service.

James Orville Steen, 77, went home to be with his Heavenly Father and to join his wife of 52 years, on Thursday,...

Aug 8, 2023

Erath- A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Lonnie J. Laviolette, 76, will be held at Our Laday of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 4:00PM with Fr. Sensat officiating.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 9:00AM until time of services with a recitation...

Aug 8, 2023

Lafayette – Funeral services for Frank Allen Mooring, 83, will be held Thursday August 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM in David Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Fusilier Pastor of Youngsville Baptist Church Officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 8:00 AM until time of services Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.

A native...

Aug 6, 2023

New Iberia– A celebration of life will be held at a later date for Mr. John Michael “Pasdeaux” Roussel, 68.  Mr. John passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home with his loving family and closest friends by his side.

A native of Norco and resident of New Iberia, John was a generous, helpful, and...

Aug 5, 2023

Erath – Graveside Services for Robert Foster LeBlanc, 67, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.

A Native of Houston, Texas and a resident of Delcambre, Mr. Robert passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. He enjoyed carpentry in his spare time, fishing and watching westerns. He was a...

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...