Obituaries
Joshua "Bubba" Murrell
Dec 9, 2023
New Iberia –The angel choir must have needed someone to mix sound, as Joshua "Bubba" Murrell, 69, left this earth on Saturday, December 9, 2023, to return to the Lord who gave him immense musical talents.
A seeker who investigated all forms of the divine, Bubba will be remembered at a memorial Eucharist on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the...
Leo J. Fremin
Dec 9, 2023
New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, for Leo Joseph Fremin, 95, who passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Lafayette.
Rev. Mark Derise will be the Celebrant. Rev. Garrett Savoie will concelebrate.
Interment will follow at...
James "Jimmy" Boyd
Dec 8, 2023
Breaux Bridge- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, December 22, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for James "Jimmy" Boyd, 57, who passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Friday from 7:00...
Anthony Ackal
Dec 8, 2023
New Iberia - Anthony Ackal, a beloved father, grandfather, and cherished member of the community that he dearly loved, has passed away surrounded by his immediate family, at the age of 89 in Lafayette. Born on October 27, 1934, Anthony lived a life full of love, and joy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00...
Irene Broussard Richard
Dec 8, 2023
Loreauville – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, December, 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Loreauville, for Irene Broussard Richard, 95, who passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Entombment will in the St. Marcellus Cemetery, in Rynella.
Rev. Barry Crochet will be the Celebrant.
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Dina Mary Viator Bourque
Dec 7, 2023
Coteau – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, for Dina Viator Bourque, 56, who passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Entombment will follow in the church cemetery.
Rev. Matthew Hebert will be the Celebrant. Rev. Barry Crochet will concelebrate....
Ward Breaux
Dec 7, 2023
St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 11, 2023, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Ward Breaux, 76, who passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his residence.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in St. Martinville on Sunday from 3:00 pm until 9:00...
Cecelia "Mom" Soularie
Dec 6, 2023
Breaux Bridge- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Cecelia "Mom" Soulaire, 96, who passed away on December 6, 2023 at her residence.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Friday from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
A...
Burt Bujard, MD
Dec 6, 2023
New Iberia – Dr. Bujard peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Iberia Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Reverend William Blanda at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from...
Lana Lorencia Lewis
Dec 5, 2023
Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Lana Lorencia Lewis, 37, who passed away on December 5, 2023, at Carpenter House.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Saturday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
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Billy Ray Gooch
Dec 5, 2023
St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Billy Ray Gooch, 72, who passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his residence.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in St. Martinville from 7:30 am until 1:00 pm....
Jack Picard, Jr.
Dec 5, 2023
Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Jack Picard, Jr., 78, who passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at The Carpenter House in Lafayette.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Friday from 11:30 am...
Theodore Teddy Landry
Dec 3, 2023
Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Theodore Teddy Landry, 41, who passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 7:00 am to 10:00...
Mary Madeline Duplechin
Dec 3, 2023
Mary Madeline Duplechin age 76, a native and resident of Breaux Bridge, passed away peacefully, at Carpenter House in Lafayette on Sunday, December 03, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Claude Milton Wiltz and Aline Boudreaux Wiltz.
In keeping with Madeline's wishes, she will be cremated, and no services will be held. Interment will be in St. Bernard...
Elsie Breaux Armentor
Dec 2, 2023
Coteau - Elsie Breaux Armentor, 89, a very kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 2, 2023, surrounded by her family, who were by her side throughout her illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Our Lady...
Doris Dartez Bonin
Dec 2, 2023
New Iberia – A Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Pellerin Funeral Home, for Doris Dartez Bonin, 87, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Entombment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.
Deacon Durk Viator will officiate.
Visitation will be Thursday, from 9:00...
Melvin Boyer
Dec 1, 2023
New Iberia - Private services will be held at a later date for Melvin Boyer, 63, who passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation in Franklin, LA.
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560 (337-365-3331).
Russell "Kicker" James Ortamond
Nov 30, 2023
Breaux Bridge - A Celebration of Life will be held from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 1130 Dupuis Rd. Breaux Bridge, LA, for Russell "Kicker" James Ortamond, 69, who passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Ochsner St. Martin Hospital.
Russell was born on October 6, 1954, in Abbeville, Louisiana. As a pastime, he...
Ricky James Melancon
Nov 29, 2023
Cecilia - Ricky J. Melancon, 67, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, a St. Agnes Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Cecilia on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM. A rosary will be prayed by Deacon Marcel "Butch" Hebert at 11:00 AM.
Burial will follow at...
Anne Musso Melancon
Nov 28, 2023
Anne Musso Melancon, beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother, passed away peacefully at her home in New Iberia on November 28, 2023.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 4, 2023, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.
Rev. Keith Landry will be the Celebrant.
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