Obituaries

Lynn Derenthal

Lynn Derenthal

Oct 13, 2024

New Iberia – A graveside service will be held at 11:30am on Friday, October 18, 2024, at St. Peter’s Cemetery for Lynn Derenthal, 74, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 

Doralene H. “Lynn” Derenthal was born in New Iberia, Louisiana on August 8, 1950, to the late Eraste Joseph Hebert and Stella Theresa Bonin Hebert. She dedicated her...

Laura C. Melancon

Laura C. Melancon

Oct 13, 2024

Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 18, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia honoring the life of Laura C. Melancon, 87, who passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 

A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Cecilia on Thursday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm. It...

Nelson Michael "Mickey" Mire

Nelson Michael "Mickey" Mire

Oct 10, 2024

Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 14, 2024, at Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge for Nelson Michael "Mickey" Mire, 84, who passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home.

A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Monday from 7:00 am until time...

Terrell M. Fontenette, Sr.

Terrell M. Fontenette, Sr.

Oct 9, 2024

St. Martinville - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terrell M. Fontenette, Sr., 35, who passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Baton Rouge. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville.

A visitation will take place at the funeral home in St. Martinville...

Albert Joseph Laperouse

Albert Joseph Laperouse

Oct 8, 2024

St. Martinville - A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville for Albert Joseph Laperouse, 75, who passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his residence. 

A visitation will take place at the funeral home in St. Martinville on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 1:00 PM -...

Marnell Freyou

Marnell Freyou

Oct 7, 2024

New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, for Marnell Freyou, 75, who passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. 

Entombment will be at a later date.

Rev. Keith Landry will be the Celebrant.

Visitation will be Friday, from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm at...

Stanley A. Boudreaux

Stanley A. Boudreaux

Oct 6, 2024

Lydia – Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia for Stanley A. Boudreaux, 85, who passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 6, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. 

Entombment will follow at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Jeanerette. 

Rev. Aaron Weido will officiate. 

Visitation will be at...

Hazel Marie Thibodeaux

Hazel Marie Thibodeaux

Oct 5, 2024

St. Martinville - Hazel Marie Thibodeaux, 100, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Landmark of Acadiana Nursing Home in St. Martinville. 

Hazel was born in Breaux Bridge, but was a long-time resident of St. Martinville. She worked for many years at Bienvenu Brothers and ultimately retired from Durand Insurance, where she was a secretary. In her spare time, Hazel...

Caivei Kole Solomon

Caivei Kole Solomon

Oct 3, 2024

Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church to honor the life of Caivei Kole Solomon, 6 months old, who passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.

A visitation will take place at the funeral home...

Ernest "Topper" Breaux, Jr.

Ernest "Topper" Breaux, Jr.

Oct 3, 2024

New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church, for Ernest “Topper” Breaux, Jr. On October 3, 2024, Topper achieved final victory in the promises of Christ.

 Entombment will follow in the Church Mausoleum.

 Rev. Ed Degeyter will be the Celebrant. 

Visitation will be held at...

Olan "Boy" Joseph Romero

Olan "Boy" Joseph Romero

Oct 2, 2024

New Iberia – A memorial service will be held at 2pm at Church on the Rock on November 2, 2024, for Olan “Boy” Joseph Romero, 79, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. 

Pastor Ryan Derouen will officiate. 

Olan Joseph Romero, a beloved member of his family and community, was born in Coteau, Louisiana on August...

Leonard Russo

Leonard Russo

Sep 29, 2024

New Iberia – Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Pellerin Funeral Home, for Leonard Russo, 85, who passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

 Entombment will follow in the St. Marcellus Cemetery, in Rynella.

 Deacon Durk Viator will officiate.

 Visitation will be Saturday, from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm, at Pellerin Funeral Home. A rosary...

Roosevelt Voorhies, Jr.

Roosevelt Voorhies, Jr.

Sep 27, 2024

St. Martinville - A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 05, 2024 at Union Baptist Church for Roosevelt "Junius" Voorhies, Jr., 78, who passed away on September 27, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. 

A visitation will take place in St. Martinville at Union Baptist Church on Saturday. October 5, 2024, from 8:00 AM to...

Preston John LeBlanc

Preston John LeBlanc

Sep 27, 2024

Breaux Bridge - The family will host a Graveside Service at 10:00 am on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Southwest Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery located at 1620 Evangeline Rd in Jennings, La. for Preston John LeBlanc, 70, who passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. Agnes Healthcare & Rehab Center in Breaux Bridge. 

Preston was born and raised in...

Susan Marie Cook

Susan Marie Cook

Sep 25, 2024

Catahoula - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 30, 2024, at St. Rita Catholic Church in Catahoula for Susan Marie Cook, 73, who passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Lafayette. 

Father Bill Melancon will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery.

Susan spent many...

Kevin LeBlanc

Kevin LeBlanc

Sep 25, 2024

New Iberia - Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Pellerin Funeral Home for Kevin LeBlanc, 70, who passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. 

Interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia. 

Rev. Keith Landry will officiate. 

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

Roy P. Charles, Sr.

Roy P. Charles, Sr.

Sep 24, 2024

St. Martinville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Notre Dame Catholic Church honoring the life of Roy P. Charles, Sr., 79, who passed away on September 24, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. 

A visitation will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM at...

Mary Ann Batiste Ames

Mary Ann Batiste Ames

Sep 24, 2024

Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Living Word Fellowship for Mary Ann Batiste Ames, 57, who passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

A visitation will take place at Living Word Fellowship, 3326 Main Hwy, Breaux Bridge, on Saturday, September 28th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 pm. 

Mary was born on...

Kris Jude Viator

Kris Jude Viator

Sep 24, 2024

Coteau – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:30 pm, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, in Coteau, for Kris Jude Viator, 54, who passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 

Entombment will follow in the church mausoleum. 

Rev. Brian Harrington will be the Celebrant. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5:00 pm until...

Melvin Paul LeBlanc

Melvin Paul LeBlanc

Sep 23, 2024

Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Melvin Paul LeBlanc, 81, who passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at his residence. 

A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Thursday from 7:00 am until 10:00...

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