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Ricky James Thibodeaux
Mar 10, 2024
Grand Coteau – Ricky James Thibodeaux age 66 passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at his sister’s house in Bristol surrounded by family and friends. A Funeral Mass and Inurnment will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 1:30PM at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Visitation begins at noon until time of service. Ricky is...
Arthur Gene Maricle
Mar 10, 2024
Gene Maricle, of New Iberia, LA fell asleep in death on March 10th, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital. Arthur Gene Maricle, known to all his friends and family as Gene, was born to Shirley and Lottie Maricle, on January 24th, 1945, in Pitkin, LA. He was always a hard worker, even working with his grandparents on their dairy farm...
Lenore Padilla
Feb 27, 2024
Church Point - Lenore Padilla age 60 passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center surrounded by family and loved ones. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at The Bayou Church in Lafayette from 10:00AM- 12:00PM. Lenore is survived by her children; Luis Padilla of Lafayette, Emma and Anna Padilla of...
Bobby Bellard
Feb 26, 2024
Kaplan - Bobby Bellard age 67 passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at his residence in Kaplan. He is survived by his sons; Eric Bellard and wife Elizabeth, Randy Bellard and wife Carly, Brother Nathan Bellard and wife Kathy, Rita Pafford and husband Ray along with seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Renise Bellard, and...
Patrick Darden
Feb 22, 2024
Youngsville - Patrick Lawrence Darden, age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Youngsville, LA. Patrick was a long time resident of Charenton, Louisiana and was a member of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Patrick is survived by his father, Daniel Darden, three siblings, Susan Darden Deslatte and her husband, Royce Deslatte, Danny Darden and his spouse,...
Cheri Ann Leblanc
Feb 16, 2024
Abbeville - Cheri LeBlanc age 59 passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday February, 27, 2024 from 12:00PM - 4:00PM in the Chapel of Colligan Crematory & Funeral Services in Broussard, La. Cheri is survived by her finace' Michael "Red" Johnson of Abbeville, daughters; Allaina and...
Cheryl Leblanc
Feb 15, 2024
New Iberia - Cheryl Leblanc age 59 passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Iberia Medical Center. She is survived by her father Kelly Leblanc, mother Thelma Dabbs, children; Joshua and Gavin Gulczewski, Benjamin Myers, Simkhia Leblanc and daughter Aunya Siriphann and Caitlyn Younger, Brittany Leblanc and boyfriend Jackie Bounma and kids Alizia Vallejo and boyfriend Noah Boutte...
Jack Paul Showers
Feb 13, 2024
Lafayette - Jack Paul Showers passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Mary Ellen Henry, who held his hand almost all day, on February 13, 2024. Jack lived an abundant life. He was curious, determined, passionate and plain freaking smart. Jack had a devilish smile, strong voice, and a great laugh. He surrounded himself with winners and happy...
Terry Curole
Feb 12, 2024
Duson - Terry A. Curole, 59 a native of Cut Off, LA. passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. Terry is survived by his mother, Deanna Bruce Curole; children Rusty Curole, Teri Regan (William), and Ricky Curole (Meghan); grandchildren, Jolie', Aubree, Bubba, William IV, Xander, Elijah, and Ezra (Ezeriah ); brother, Greg Curole(Toni); sisters, Shelly Chaisson (Kerry), Darla McDonald (Randy), Nicole...
Joseph Harris
Feb 12, 2024
Carencro - Joseph Harris age 80 passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Philadelphia Christian Church in Lafayette from 11:00-1:00PM. Joseph is survived by his wife Andrea and children; Burt,Perry, Kip, Adam, Carrol Ann, Constance and Candace Tatman and numerous nieces,...
Julie Varnado
Feb 12, 2024
Julie Newland Varnado - Baton Rouge age 47 August 5, 1976 - February 12, 2024 Julie was born in Greenville, Mississippi to the late David & Frances Varnado. She grew up with a love for horses, working in the barn and competing in shows every chance she had. At 13 years old Julie placed 14th in the world’s western pleasure competition...
Patrick Leger
Feb 11, 2024
Morse - Patrick Leger age 56 passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at his residence in Morse. No services are planned at this time.
Dylan Michael Walker
Feb 8, 2024
New Iberia - Dylan Walker age 19 passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Abbeville General Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 16, 2024 at First Assembly of God Church in Youngsville, La. He is survived by is mother Gina Michaud and father Keith Walker and grandparents Eugene and Sherry Michaud. He is preceded in...
Brandi Mcdonald
Feb 5, 2024
Lafayette - Brandi McDonald age 42 passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her residence here in Lafayette. The family will announce services at a later date.
Raymond J. Boutte ,Jr.
Feb 5, 2024
New Iberia - Raymond J. Boutte, Jr. passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife Tessie Boutte, father Raymond Boutte Sr., children; Raymond Boutte III and wife Shelby, Ryan Boutte, Nick Boutte and wife Ashton, Destinee' Boutte, and Courtney Romero Watson. Siblings; Rocky Boutte and wife Jennefer, Tammy...
Nola Faye Huffman Merren
Feb 4, 2024
Mamou - Nola Faye Huffman Merren, age 68, entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2024, at Savoy Care Center in Mamou, La. She is survived by her daughters; Crystal Thomas, husband Daniel Thomas, Chella Benoit, husband Irvin Benoit, 15 grandchildren whom she loved. Her brothers, David Huffman, Bobby Huard, Tommy Huard and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Nola was...
Gregory Venable
Feb 4, 2024
Mire, La.-Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at a 12:00 p.m. Mass Of Christian Burial at Assumption of the BVM Catholic Church in Mire, La. for Gregory Paul Venable, 68, who died Sunday, February 4, 2024 due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis at St. Joseph’s Hospice Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, La. Father Edward Duhon, Pastor...
Ronald Parker
Jan 27, 2024
Opelousas - Ronald Parker age 66 passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Sage Rehab and Hospital in Lafayette. He was surrounded by family and friends. The family will announce services at a later date.
Darrell Suire
Jan 19, 2024
Lafayette - Darrell Suire age 66 passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at his home in Lafayette. He was a hairdresser his entire life. His beloved dog Cooper, was with him to the very end. Services will be announced later.
Charlene Tucker
Jan 18, 2024
St. Martinville - Charlene Tucker age 61 passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourds Medical Center in Lafayette. She is survived by her father Charles Ray Tucker Sr. of St. Martinville, daughter Carissa Faith Tucker of Coteau, siblings; Charles Tucker Jr. and wife Cyndi of Abbeville, Teresa Christy and husband Paul of Erath, Lisa Renee...

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