Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for South Lousiana and surrounding areas

Therese Olmsted

Therese Olmsted

Dec 23, 2021

New Iberia– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Therese Olmsted, 90, on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 10:00AM at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church with Fr. Ed Degeyter to serve as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at Nativity of Our Lady Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of New...

John Simon Becnel, Jr.

John Simon Becnel, Jr.

Dec 23, 2021

Jeanerette–A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for John Simon Becnel, Jr. age 93, on Monday, December 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Fr.  Alexander Albert officiating. Entombment will follow at Beau Pre-Mausoleum.

The family requested the visitation to begin on Sunday, December 26, 2021, from 5 p.m. until...

Gurness Broussard

Gurness Broussard

Dec 22, 2021

New Iberia–Gurness Viator Broussard, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 5:35 p.m. at Consolata Nursing Home.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Gurness V. Broussard was born on April 16, 1927, to Riley and Beulah Gerard Viator.

Gurness is survived by her grandchildren, Barry Broussard (Natalie) of New Iberia, Brandi...

Radona Castille

Radona Castille

Dec 21, 2021

Lafayette- Memorial Services for Mrs. Radona Castille, 53, will be held at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 11:00AM with Pastor Chris Fusiller officiating. Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, from 10:00AM until the time of services.

A resident of...

Carolyn Marie Bourque

Carolyn Marie Bourque

Dec 17, 2021

Bayou Portage– A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Mrs. Carolyn Marie Bourque, 70, a native of Loreauville and resident of Bayou Portage, Mrs. Bourque passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn enjoyed making friends, helping others, going to church, and caring for her...

Mary David Peck

Mary David Peck

Dec 15, 2021

New Iberia– Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Mary David Peck, 64, on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the David Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Ed Degeyter officiating. Inurnment will follow at Beau Pre Memorial Park at a later date. Family and friends wishing to view the funeral service can visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/597106374692678 at approximately 11:00AM...

Winnie Bell Romero Menard

Winnie Bell Romero Menard

Dec 14, 2021

Coteau–A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Winnie Bell Romero Menard, 89, on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 3:00PM at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Harrington to serve as the Celebrant with musical accompaniment by Jodi Bollich. Reading from scripture will be Jillian Frederick and Brianna Menard. Giftbearers will be Adrianne...

Ella "Jane" Fontenot Landry

Ella "Jane" Fontenot Landry

Dec 14, 2021

Abbeville – Funeral services for Ella (Jane) Landry, 83, will be held Friday December 17, 2021, at 1:00 PM at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Father Francois Sainte-Marie Pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday December 16, 2021, from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 7:00 PM and...

Michelle Richardson Vilayphanh

Michelle Richardson Vilayphanh

Dec 14, 2021

New Iberia– Funeral services will be held for Michelle Richardson Vilayphanh, 40, on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 3:00PM at David Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chris Doumit officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2021 from 9:00AM until the time of the service with a Rosary...

Audrey Joyce Derise Crocker

Audrey Joyce Derise Crocker

Dec 13, 2021

Jeanerette– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Audrey Joyce Derise Crocker, 89, on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 10:30AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Alexander Albert to serve as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery.

A native of Jeanerette and resident of Bayou Vista, Mrs. Crocker...

Conrad "Pete" Juneau, Jr.

Conrad "Pete" Juneau, Jr.

Dec 13, 2021

Lafayette – Funeral Service for Mr. Conrad L. “Pete” Juneau, Jr., 78, will be held at 2:30PM on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at David Funeral Home Chapel of Lafayette with Reverend James Brady, Pastor of St. Pious X Catholic Church officiating the Service.  Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at David...

Dickie Earl Lucas

Dickie Earl Lucas

Dec 12, 2021

Erath – Funeral services for Dickie E. Lucas, 50, will be held Friday December 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath with Father Andre Metrejean officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday December 16, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 6:00 PM and will continue...

Edith R Touchet

Edith R Touchet

Dec 11, 2021

New Iberia– Funeral services will be conducted for Edith Romero Touchet, age 94, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at David Funeral Home Chapel with Father Bill Melancon officiating. Entombment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery

Family requests visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. A Rosary...

Kristy Lynn Kloesel Hebert

Kristy Lynn Kloesel Hebert

Dec 10, 2021

Abbeville – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Kristy Lynn Kloesel Hebert, 41, will be held at 12:00PM on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with FR. Andre Metrejean officiating.  Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.

Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Wednesday, December...

Sandra Cormier

Sandra Cormier

Dec 10, 2021

Lafayette- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sandra B. Cormier, 68, will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Sacred Heart of Broussard with Fr. Keith Landry officiating. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery of Broussard. Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, from 4:00PM...

Ronald J. Kennedy, Sr.

Ronald J. Kennedy, Sr.

Dec 8, 2021

Jeanerette– Graveside service was conducted for Ronald J. Kennedy, Sr., 77, on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Beau Pre Chapel with Father Albert Alexander officiating. Entombment will follow at Beau Pre Mausoleum.

Private visitation was held on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.

A native of...

Fabian Dale Broussard

Fabian Dale Broussard

Dec 7, 2021

Abbeville- A Memorial Mass for Mr. F. Dale Broussard, 81, will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church of Abbeville. The Internment will be private. The family will gather from 12:00PM until the time of service on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. A native of Erath and...

Terry Louviere, Sr.

Terry Louviere, Sr.

Dec 3, 2021

Youngsville - Terry Louviere, Sr. peacefully passed away on December 3rd at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a bright, spunky man who loved to make jokes and have a good time. As an avid outdoorsman, he loved to take his family and friends on camping trips to get out and enjoy nature. When the weather was...

Phyliss D Boudreaux

Phyliss D Boudreaux

Dec 1, 2021

New Iberia– A Private Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date for Phyliss D. Boudreaux, 77, who passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 8:29 a.m. at her residence in New Iberia.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Phyliss D. Boudreaux was born on November 24, 1944, to George “Paw” and Irene...

Florella Menard Trahan

Florella Menard Trahan

Nov 29, 2021

Erath- Florella Menard Trahan “Queen”, transitioned to heaven on Monday, November 29, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Timothy 4:7, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I kept the faith.

Funeral Services for Florella Menard Trahan “Flo”, 86, will be held at St. John Catholic Church on Thursday, December 2,2021 at...