Jacob Papillion

New Iberia – Funeral services will be held at Pellerin Funeral Home at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for Jacob Papillion, 67, who passed away peacefully at Hospice of Acadiana’s Calcutta House on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Rev. Keith Landry will officiate.

Entombment will follow at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church Cemetery in Coteau.

Visitation will be at Pellerin Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

A rosary, led by the Men’s Rosary Group, will be prayed at 10:30am on Saturday.

A lifelong area resident, Jacob Simon Papillion was born on October 17, 1958, to the late Sanders and Mary Lou Victorian Papillion. His father died when Jacob was an infant, and he was raised by his mother and sister. A country boy at heart, Jacob was a hard worker and took pride in everything he did. His career was spent in the oilfield, having dedicated many years to Global X-Ray & Testing Corporation and American Piping Inspections. An excellent cook, Jacob cherished having family and friends gathered around the dinner table, enjoying the fruits of his labor. His infectious laugh could light up a room, and he was a true gentleman. His family was the most important thing to him, shown not only by his words, but by his actions. He treated his wife like a queen, putting her first always. Jacob was a beacon of light that will be truly missed.

Mr. Papillion is survived by his loving wife, Denise Bodin Papillion; daughter, Brittany Papillion; stepson, Foster Patout (Blair Breaux); sister, Mildred Lastrapes (Charles); grandchildren, Theo Touchet, Vanessa Smith, Bentley Darby, Hunter Darby, and Camille Romero; brother-in-law, Terry Bodin (Jackie); sisters-in-law, Susan Gotcher (T.C.), Karen Bodin, Sandi Cobb (Bobby), Judy Thibodeaux, and Connie Bodin; aunts, Elta Victorian and Sally Catarnang (Richard).

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Papillion; grandparents, Doreston and Odelia Guillory Victorian; brothers-in-law, Mark Bodin and Dallas “Buddy” Bodin; parents-in-law, Dallas and Nola Armentor Bodin; uncles, Wilton Melson and Loney Victorian; and aunts, Doresta Papillion, Sarota Vallere, Sareda Victorian, Anna Millikan, Selina Guillory, and Odesta Guillory.

Pallbearers will be Foster Patout, Myles White, Jonathan Smith, Charles Lastrapes, Darryell Vallere, and Brian Thompson.

Honorary pallbearers are John Trahan, Hilton Papillion, Terry Bodin, Terry Paul Bodin, Barkley Bodin, Dr. Gilbert Pellerin, Mitchell Pellerin, Seth Russo, Gentry Russo, David Delahoussaye, Sy Bodin, and Christopher Moreau.

May his memory be a blessing.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560 (337-365-3331).