Murphy Lasseigne

Catahoula - A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Dion Hall in Catahoula for Murphy Lasseigne, 88, who passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Iberia Medical Center. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the Dion Hall from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm on Monday. A rosary will be prayed at 1:30 on Monday. Rev. Richard Fabre will officiate at the Funeral Service. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville. Murphy was a veteran of the Korean War, honorably serving his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion. As a pastime, he enjoyed cooking for benefits that would help those in need of raising money. Murphy will be remembered for his well-kept yard, clean car, and his opinionated thoughts. He is survived by his son, Kirk Lasseigne and wife Jackie of St. Martinville; his daughter, Jeannine Lasseigne of St. Martinville; and his grandchildren, Jensen Lasseigne of St. Martinville and Caroline Lasseigne of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Marie Lasseigne; and his parents, Leston and Stella Johnson Lasseigne. Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com