Obituaries
Joseph Macy Usie
May 28, 2025
Joseph Macy Usie, 92, of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Joseph was born on October 3, 1932, in Henderson, Louisiana to Robert and Celonie Usie.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 73 years, Ida Mae Latiolais Usie; 4 children, Rebecca Guidry, Elizabeth Adinolfi, Randy Usie (Melissa) and Wayne Usie (Maureen); 14...
Kathleen Louviere
May 27, 2025
Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parks honoring the life of Kathleen Louviere, 74, who passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at her residence.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Thursday from 6:00 pm...
Michael Metzel
May 26, 2025
New Iberia – Private services will be held at a later date for Michael Metzel, 67, who passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025.
A lifelong area resident, Michael was born in New Iberia on December 14, 1957, and was a graduate of New Iberia Senior High. He worked for many years as a safety coordinator in the oil and gas...
Clifton "Cliff" Gaudet
May 26, 2025
St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church honoring the life of Clifton "Cliff" Gaudet, 90, who passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Maison de Lafayette.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in St. Martinville on Friday from 11:00...
Beverly Benson
May 26, 2025
New Iberia - Graveside services will be held at Holy Family Cemetery at 11:00 am Thursday, May 29, 2025, for Beverly Daspit Benson, 90, who passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home.
Rev. Stephanie Leleux will officiate.
A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Beverly Ann Daspit Benson was born on September 30, 1934, to the late Anthony...
Henry Romero
May 25, 2025
Coteau – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for Henry Romero, 84, who passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his residence.
Entombment will follow in the church mausoleum.
Rev. Ed Degeyter will be the Celebrant and Deacon Keith Duhon will assist.
Visitation will be...
Mary Ella Bourque Castille
May 25, 2025
Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge for Mary Ella Bourque Castille, 91, who passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Lafayette, surrounded by the family she dearly loved and cherished.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge...
Glenn A. Abshire
May 23, 2025
Rynella - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Marcellus Catholic Church at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for Glenn Alexander Abshire, 78, who passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Rev. James Nguyen will be the Celebrant. Lectors will be nieces, Elizabeth Ready and Sarah Lindsay.
Entombment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be at...
Elaine Babineaux Sonnier
May 22, 2025
New Iberia – A memorial service will be held at Pellerin Funeral at 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, for Elaine Babineaux Sonnier, 84, who passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Deacon Durk Viator will officiate.
Entombment will be at a later date.
Visitation will be at Pellerin Funeral Home on Tuesday from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm.
A rosary led by the...
Louis Gary
May 22, 2025
Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge for Louis Gary, 93, who passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Monday from 8:00 am until the service at 10:00...
Joseph "Moonie" Bergeron
May 19, 2025
Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge for Joseph "Moonie" Bergeron.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Saturday from 8:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am.
Brother Jimmy will officiate the Funeral Service.
It is with...
Judge John M. Duhe, Jr.
May 16, 2025
Judge John M. Duhé, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025 in New Iberia, LA. Born on April 7, 1933 in New Iberia, Duhé was the son of John Malcolm Duhé and Rita Arnandez Duhé. He was buried in a private service near his first home on Hope Plantation in Beau Pre’ Cemetery near New Iberia.
Duhé was a graduate...
Zayde Willis
May 16, 2025
St. Martinville - A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 23, 2025 at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville for Zayde Willis, 1, who passed away on May 16, 2025 at his residence.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in St. Martinville on Friday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Pastor Gabe Smith will officiate...
Doris Segura Sheldon
May 16, 2025
New Iberia – Private services will be held at a later date for Doris Ann Segura Sheldon, 76, who passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.
A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Doris was born on May 27, 1948, to the late John and Mae Walker Segura. She enjoyed playing the poker machine, Bourre and Thirty 31 (Cadillac). You...
Joslyn Derise
May 16, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joslyn, 16, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Although her life was just beginning and she was taken from us too soon, Joslyn lived life to the fullest every day.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at...
Marnell Saunier Fremin
May 16, 2025
Delcambre – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Our Lake of the Lake Catholic Church, in Delcambre, for Marnell Saunier Fremin, 75, who passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at her residence in Coteau, surrounded by her husband and children, after a 16 month battle with pancreatic...
Margaret Kaumans
May 15, 2025
Breaux Bridge - Margaret Laughlin Kaumans, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home.
Margaret was a faithful Christian who offered unwavering love and support to those around her. As a homemaker, she dedicated her life to creating a warm and welcoming environment for her daughter and later, her grandchildren. Her legacy as an...
John Salazar, Sr.
May 15, 2025
Breaux Bridge- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. Bernard Catholic Church for John Roman Salazar, Sr., 75, who passed away on May 15, 2025 at Evangeline Oaks Nursing Home.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Sunday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and...
Marguerite "Margie" Allen
May 14, 2025
New Iberia – A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Friday, May 30, 2025, for Marguerite “Margie” Renoudet Allen, 77, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Hospice of Acadiana’s Calcutta House.
Rev. Conner Poirrier will be the Celebrant.
Inurnment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.
Visitation will be at St. Peter's Catholic...
Jesse L. Schexnailder
May 13, 2025
Cecilia - A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Pellerin Funeral Home in Cecilia for Jesse L. Schexnailder, 84, who passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at St. Agnes Healthcare & Rehab Center.
A visitation will take place at the Pellerin Funeral Home in Cecilia on Saturday, May 24th from 10:30 AM to...
