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Gerald Meyers
Dec 12, 2023
Lafayette – Gerald Meyers, age 80 passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Camelot of Broussard Assisted Living facilities. Gerald is survived by his four sons; Timothy and wife Paula, Marc and his wife Lauren, Keith, Shane Meyers, brothers; Wilbert and Wilson Meyers his grandchildren; Azeline, Keith Jr. Kaylee, Hannah, Ashton, Caitlyn, Natalie, Courtney, Harley, Jazmine and 12...
Karl F. Volkmar
Dec 9, 2023
Lafayette - Karl Franklin Volkmar (''Butch" to family), 79, passed away in Lafayette, LA, on 9 December 2023. Karl was the son of the late Karl and Julia Volkmar; brother of Julia Helen Volkmar, John Allen Volkmar ( Kazuko, spouse) and the late William Volkmar (Karen, late spouse); uncle of Karl Glen Volkmar (Wendy, spouse), the late William Richard Volkmar,...
Jorge Angel
Dec 9, 2023
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, for Jorge Humberto Angel (76), who passed away at his home on December 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving and adoring family. Jorge was born in his home country of Guatemala to his parents Efrain Angel and Candelaria Carrera on December 7, 1947. He relocated to the United States...
Larry B. Calhoon
Dec 9, 2023
Lafayette - Larry B. Calhoon, age 76 peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at The Hospice of Acadiana's Calcutta House in Lafayette, with his wife and daughter at his side. Larry is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Edean Calhoon, children; Patrick Calhoon of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kristinna Calhoon-Rosette and her husband Alton of Beaumont,...
Marilee Bell
Dec 8, 2023
Youngsville - Marilee Bell, age 95 passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 due to natural causes with a sudden decline in her health over the previous week. Marilee is survived by her daughters; Donna and husband Tom Wilson, Coleen Nolen, grandchildren and spouses; Brett and Anne Wilson, Bryce and Donna Marie Wilson, Bryan Wilson, Amy and Adam Connell, Heidi...
Larry W. Burgess
Dec 3, 2023
Charenton – Larry W. Burgess age 87 passed away on December 3, 2023 at The Bayou Bend Health System in Franklin, La. Larry is survived by his children; L'Ree Minthorn of Pendleton, Oregon, Lance Burgess and his life long companion Lorraine Vargas of Clovis, New Mexico, Lon Burgess and his wife Karen of New Iberia, Stepson Guy Darden and his...
Janet Howell
Dec 2, 2023
Lafayette – Janet R. Howell, age 74 passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her husband and family. Jan was born in West Monroe, La. on November 8, 1949. She graduated from West Monroe High School in 1967. Jan then married Victor Howell on June 12, 1978. Jan is survived by her husband of 45...
Albert "Aubrey" Neeb Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
Broussard - Albert "Aubrey" Neeb Jr. was a solider. He was a financial planner, an avid bowler, a father and stepfather and a boundless source of energy. Above all, he was an awesome husband to his beloved wife, Carolyn. Aubrey was all of these and more during a 79-year life that began in Gretna and ended in Lafayette Parish, where...
Darrell Suire Jr.
Nov 24, 2023
Abbeville - Darrell Suire Jr. age 41 passed away on November 24, 2023 at his residence in Abbeville. He is survived by his wife Renee, his daughter, Brianne and his mother Rita Suire of Mississippi. he was preceded in death by his father Darrell Suire Sr. Darrell had a love of watching football and cooking Cajun foods. No services are...
Sandra Leblanc
Nov 24, 2023
Lydia - Sandra Leblanc passed away on November 24, 2023 at her home in Lydia surrounded by family and friends and under the care of Hospice of Acadiana. She is survived by her children; Chad Gros and his wife Raquel of New Iberia, Kerry Gros Jr. of Opelousas and Amanda Walker and her husband Christopher of New Iberia. Her sister...
Naomi Suire
Nov 20, 2023
Crowley - Naomi Suire age 42 passed away on November 20, 2023 at her residence in Lafayette, La. She is survived by her parents Ricky Suire and Dawn Miller of Crowley, her children; Brice Suire of New Iberia, Ryan Lejeune of Gueydan, Icis Lejeune of Gueydan, her brother Lane Suire of Crowley and her grandchildren, Ly'lux Theriot and Tanner Lejeune....
Carol Packard
Nov 18, 2023
Carencro - Carol Levonne (Casto) Packard (79) born in West Virginia on March 25 1944, resided in Ohio for the majority of her life, and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends in Carencro, Louisiana on November 18, 2023 at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years and...
Brengle C. Perres
Nov 13, 2023
Lafayette Brengle C. Perres age 83 passed away on November 13, 2023 at The Lafayette Heart Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Roberta Perres and his children; Christopher Perres from Hazel Green, Al., Scott Singletary from Sunset, Cherie Perres Grayson from Lecompte, Michelle Perres Stanley from Hot Springs, Ark., Vanessa Singletary from Vesper, Wi....
Rhett Houston Emberly
Nov 11, 2023
Broussard - Rhett Houston Emberly was born Saturday evening, November 11, 2023, pre-term, to his mother, Emily Emberly and father, Kenny Emberly of Broussard, Louisiana. Rhett was born with a strong heart and otherwise healthy, despite being too premature - allowing us to experience the gift of our beautiful child finally in our arms after months of joyful pregnancy, planning...
Brandon Touchet
Nov 9, 2023
Kaplan - Brandon Touchet age 42 passed away on November 9, 2023. He is survived by his mother Celestine Touchet, his two sons; Brighton and Carter Revette, siblings; Mark and Timmy Green, Donna Hargraves and Chasity Touchet. He is preceded in death by his father, Christopher Green and brother Christopher Green Jr. Services has been postponed to a latter date.
Camille "Gg" Melancon
Nov 7, 2023
Broussard – Camille “GG” Melancon age 88 passed away on November 7, 2023 at her home in Sweeny, Texas. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 15, 2023 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Broussard. Interment will immediately be following at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will...
Juan Gonzalez
Nov 5, 2023
Gonzales - Juan Gonzalez age 77 passed away on November 5, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. No services are available at this time.
Bryan Oncale
Nov 5, 2023
Eunice - Bryan Oncale age 62 passed away on November 5, 2023 at his residence in Eunice. He is survived in death by his children; Cory Oncale and wife Tina from Eunice, Amber Touchet and husband Dwight from Maurice, Tiffany Oncale and Elizabeth Oncale from Eunice. Brother, Steven Oncale from Eunice, along with 10 grandchildren. He is preceded in death...
Gerald Burr
Nov 1, 2023
Baton Rouge. Gerald Burr age 58 passed away on November 1, 2023 at The Capital House Nursing and Rehab Center in Baton Rouge. A Memorial Mass is being held on November 17, 2023 at 12:00 at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 7330 Mickenson Road Baton Rouge, La. 70811.
Virginia Scherer
Oct 18, 2023
Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 21st, 2023, at 10:00am at Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette, Louisiana for Virginia Scherer, 81, who passed away, Wednesday October 18th, 2023, at Maison De Lafayette Rehabilitation Center. Virginia is survived in death by her three son's, Selwyn Scherer and wife Terry of Houston, Texas, Mark Scherer of New Iberia, and Terrell Scherer...

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