All Obituaries

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte, on Monday, November 29, 2021, for Bessie Louise Chapman, 93, who passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Father Andrew Killeen will be celebrant of the mass and conduct funeral services. Burial will take place in M.B. Fontenot Cemetery. She is survived by son, Crestin “Chris” Fuselier and wife,...

EUNICE~ On Friday, November 26, 2021, Darleen “Deanie” Diaville, companion, sister, aunt, and friend passed away at Acadian Medical Center at the age of 56. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 6:20 pm on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice with Father Hampton Davis officiating.      Darleen loved being with her family and cherished the time they would spend together. She enjoyed spending time on her computer and...

 Eunice~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Kurta, Sr. announces his passing on, Friday, November 26, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata. Burial will follow in the St. Lawrence Cemetery with Father Mike Sucharski, Celebrant.      John served his country proudly in the United States Army Air Corps. He...

MAMOU – It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Sharon “Yaya” Tate Berzas announces her passing on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette at the age of 69. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, November 29, 2021, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery with Father Bala, Celebrant.        Sharon “YaYa” Tate...

EUNICE ~ It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Amanda Istre LeBlanc announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her home at the age of 62. Graveside services are pending at this time with Bishop Lonnie Guillory officiating.     Amanda lived a simple life and loved her family. As a mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Amanda will be remembered by all, especially by her son, Jeremiah LeBlanc and wife, Gwen of Eunice; her brothers,...

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held at a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 for Patsy Ann Stegall, 83, who passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 in Morgan City.  Father Mitch Guidry will be celebrant of the Mass and will conduct funeral services.  Burial will take place in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery.  Patsy Ann Stegall was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana on...

MAMOU - A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Basile for Jerome Randall Ardoin, 45, who passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.   Jerome Randall Ardoin was born on August 7, 1976, in Mamou, LA to Randall Ardoin and Nita Marie Menier.  Jerome enjoyed cooking, making people laugh, and spending time with his family.   He is survived by his three daughters, Courtney Blaire...

OTTO ~ Charles Eveart Anderson, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Born in Carthage, TX, he was the son of the late Hubert and Leveda Mae Harmon Anderson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his first wife, Mary Lou Toney Anderson in 1992; second wife Joyce Martinez McClain Anderson in 2019; grandson, Jacob Tracy; and a sister, Sally Ann Clay. Mr. Anderson served proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  He worked as a heavy equipment...

It is with the great sadness that the family of Kenneth “Red” Patrick Vidrine,77, announces his passing on Monday, November 15, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Father Tom Voorhies will conduct funeral service and be celebrant of the Mass. Entombment will take place at Gates of Heaven Mausoleum. Kenneth “Red” Patrick Vidrine was born on...

     EUNICE ~ It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Ethel A. Hale announces her passing on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at her home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.     Ethel loved to go garage selling and loved her plants. She enjoyed being with her children,...