All Obituaries

IOTA~ It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of April Young announces her passing on Friday, May 14, 2021 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.     April loved her children and family. She was a very caring person and enjoyed cooking. She leaves behind her mother, Rebecca Courville of Iota; her two sons, Presley Mitchell and RaJae Mitchell, both of Iota; her aunts, Amy Miller of Iota, Janet Hebert of Mermentau, and Sandra Francois...

     IOTA~ A beloved daughter, mother, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Rachelle Marie Domingue left this world unexpectedly, at 39, on May 13, 2021.   A  Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota . Inurnment to follow in the St Joseph Columbarium with Father Jude Thierry, Celebrant.     Rachelle was a fearless, brave, and beautiful young lady. She loved all things that...

MAMOU –Services will be held at a 3:30 PM Graveside Service at Platin Cemetery in Vidrine on Friday, May 14, 2021 for John Winston Vidrine, 73, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Lafayette, LA. John is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Vidrine; daughter, Shantel O’Connor of Easton; two grandchildren, Staci O’Connor and Rylee O’Connor; sister, Kathy Vidrine of Easton; brother Jeryl Vidrine and wife, Paula of Colfax, LA and numerous...

     EUNICE~ Mark C. Link was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the age of 68 with loving family by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Richard. Burial will follow in the St. Edwards Cemetery with Father Wayne Duet, Celebrant.      Mark was a lifelong farmer in the Richard community. He was...

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held at a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Thursday, May 13, 2021 for Estelle Bordelon, 91, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Father Mitch Guidry, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, will be celebrant of the Mass and will conduct funeral services. Burial will take place in Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Estelle is survived by her...

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held at an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Saturday, May 8, 2021 for David E. Lemoine, 78, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  Father Andrew Killeen will conduct funeral service and be celebrant of the Mass. Entombment will take place at Sacred Heart Mausoleum. David E. Lemoine was born on October 13, 1942 to Joseph Jennings...

 VILLE PLATTE –A  memorial visitation will be held Tuesday May 11, 2021, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at 1817 Megan Ln, Ville Platte, Louisiana for Joseph Blaine Lafleur, 46, who passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Ville Platte.  He is survived by his mother, Kathleen  Lafleur; wife, Mary Lafleur; son, Blaine Guy; daughters, Melissa and Renee’ Guy; sisters, Denise Roberts, Megan Lafleur, Dorothy Lunsford, Darla Miley, and Grace...

     IOTA~ Our hearts are heavy as the family announces the sudden passing of  Chelsea Lynn Orillion Cowart, 22, on Tuesday, May 04, 2021 at the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 07, 2021 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Iota. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery with Pastor Gary Dardar officiating.      The passing of our lovely daughter, wife,...

MAMOU – A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Roderick P. Fontenot, 80, who passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Roderick P. Fontenot was born on May 21, 1940 in Ville Platte, LA to Bruce and Hattie Fuselier Fontenot.  He worked in the Oilfield as a Mud Logger for many years.  He took great pride in his work and was very good at his job.  When not working he enjoyed spending time outdoors farming and fishing.  Roderick...

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held at a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Thursday, May 6, 2021 for Bonnie F. Fontenot, 86, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Father Mitch Guidry, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, will be celebrant of the Mass and will conduct funeral services. Burial will take place in Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery. Bonnie Fontenot, 86,...