Obituaries
Dr. Don Harris
Jan 8, 2025
Broussard – A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, in Broussard, for Dr. Donald Paul Harris, who passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Entombment will follow in the church cemetery.
Monseigneur Keith DeRouen will be the Celebrant.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from...
George Blanchard
Jan 8, 2025
Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am on Monday, January 13, 2025, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge for George Blanchard, 72, who passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his residence.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 12:00...
Kathleen "Kathy" Broussard
Jan 8, 2025
New Iberia – A memorial service will be held at Pellerin Funeral Home at 3:00 pm on Monday, January 20, 2025, for Kathleen “Kathy” Broussard, 67, who passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
Deacon Josh Leblanc will officiate.
Visitation will be at Pellerin Funeral Home from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Monday.
A native and resident of New Iberia,...
Marie Levie Sonnier
Jan 7, 2025
Breaux Bridge- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 17, 2025 at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Marie Levie Faucheaux Sonnier, who passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 103.
She was a beacon of kindness in her community and a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Often called Marie or Levie, her...
Aaron Douglas Choate
Jan 6, 2025
Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at The Family Church in Lafayette for Aaron Douglas Choate, 46, who passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. Aaron’s health was a gift to him and he graciously gave that to others through the act of organ donation.
A visitation will take place...
Dorothy "Dottie" Calais
Jan 5, 2025
A memorial service will be held at Pellerin Funeral Home in Cecilia, Louisiana for Dottie Calais who passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her home on the Uncompahgre Plateau overlooking Montrose, Colorado where she and Chris lived for the last 23 years.
Visitation will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025 from 8 am - 1:30 pm. The service will...
Elmae Belaire Picard
Jan 5, 2025
New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church, for Elmae Belaire Picard, 91, who passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Interment will follow in the Holy Family Cemetery.
Rev. Ed Degeyter will be the Celebrant.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 pm until 8:00...
James "Jim" R. Réaux
Jan 2, 2025
Parks - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parks, honoring the life of James "Jim" R. Réaux, 85, who passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his residence.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in St. Martinville on Thursday, January 9th from...
Charles "T-Ed" Barras
Jan 2, 2025
Catahoula - A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Dion Madonna Hall for Charles "T-Ed" Barras, 81, who passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at St. Agnes Healthcare & Rehab Center.
A visitation will take place at Dion Hall on Thursday, January 9th from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and will continue...
Francis "Vernadean" Polk
Jan 1, 2025
New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, for Francis “Vernadean” Polk, 78, who passed away on January 1, 2025.
Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Cemetery.
Rev. Donald Bernard will be the Celebrant.
Visitation will be Saturday, from 8:00 am until 9:30 am at Pellerin Funeral...
Mary Grace Breaux
Jan 1, 2025
Cecilia - A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Mary Grace Breaux, 75, who passed away on January 1, 2025, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Cecilia on Saturday, January 18th from 8:00 AM to 10:15 AM.
A...
Fannie Lou John
Jan 1, 2025
Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church honoring the life of Fannie Lou John, 79, who passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 surrounded by her family.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Saturday from 7:00...
Thelma Trahan Melancon
Jan 1, 2025
Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at St. Bernard Catholic Church honoring the life of Thelma Trahan Melancon, 98, who passed away on January 1, 2025, at Landmark of Acadiana Nursing Home.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Tuesday from 7:30 am...
Lois Elaine Starks
Jan 1, 2025
New Iberia – Funeral services will be held at Pellerin Funeral Home at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 6, 2025, for Lois Elaine Starks, 90, who passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery.
Rev. Spencer Beach and Rev. David Furka will officiate.
Visitation will be at Pellerin Funeral Home from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm on...
Delta Landry Guidry
Dec 31, 2024
Parks - A Memorial Mass will be said by Fr. David Rozas at St Joseph Catholic Church in Parks at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 25, 2025, for Delta Landry Guidry who passed away on December 31, 2024.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Hebert (Buddy), son, Andy Guidry (Sandra), daughter, Yvette Rebert, daughter-in-law, Cindy, brothers, Wiley Landry and Harris...
Melvin James Hypolite
Dec 31, 2024
Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church honoring the life of Melvin James Hypolite, 78, who passed away on December 31, 2024 in Lafayette.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 7:00...
Kevin "Big Kev" Bailey
Dec 31, 2024
Lafayette - A private memorial service will be held at a later date, honoring the life of Kevin "Big Kev" Bailey, 68, who passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Kevin was born on December 24, 1956, in Wichita, KS. He had a successful career in the oil field working his way up the ladder from field hand to Regional Manager...
Elsie Jane Taylor
Dec 30, 2024
Arnaudville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church honoring the life of Elsie Jane Taylor, 88, who passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Arnaudville on Friday,...
Bertha Ann "MeMe" Rodgers
Dec 30, 2024
Arnaudville - Bertha Ann "MeMe" Rodgers, 75, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at her residence.
Bertha was born on October 1, 1949, in Lafayette. MeMe's heart was a treasure trove of joy, where the memories of countless shared moments will forever echo. Her greatest passion in life was unequivocally her family. She took immense pride in nurturing relationships with...
Andrew Gonsoulin
Dec 28, 2024
New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, for Andrew Gonsoulin, 97, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rev. Keith Landry will be the Celebrant.
Visitation will be Friday, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm...
