Obituaries

Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Mary A. Coco

Mary A. Coco

Aug 28, 2026

Mary Ellen Arceneaux Coco

May 20, 1944 – August 28, 2026

Mary Ellen Arceneaux Coco, 82, of Moreauville, LA, died at home on Friday, August 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her six daughters. Mary was born in Lafayette on May 20, 1944, to Benjamin Louis and Palmyre Ann Martin Arceneaux and grew up surrounded by a large extended family eventually...

Joseph Peter Glaviano

Joseph Peter Glaviano

Aug 25, 2026

Memorial Mass for Joseph Peter "Joe Pete" Glaviano of Cottonport will begin at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Fr. Charlie Ray officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport. 

Joseph Peter Glaviano, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 25,...

Rosetta Ivory

Rosetta Ivory

Aug 24, 2026

A memorial service for Rosetta Ivory of Marksville will take place at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 beginning at 1:00pm.

Rosetta Ivory, age 78, passed away at the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center of Baton Rouge on Monday, August 24th, 2026. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Felix Ivory,...

Susan Diane Detrick

Susan Diane Detrick

Aug 23, 2026

Susan Diane Detrick, age 75, passed away on Sunday 23, 2026, at residence in Morrow, LA. 

A Memorial Service will be held for Susan Detrick on Tuesday, September, 1, 2026, 11:00AM at Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport, LA.

Burial will follow service at the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Morrow, LA (5187 Hwy 361).

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, beginning...

Hilda Grace Houston

Hilda Grace Houston

Aug 8, 2026

Funeral service for Hilda Houston of Mansura will begin at 3:00pm on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Starlight Baptist Church (3538 LA-1, Marksville, LA 71351) with Rev. Van Keith Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Starlight Baptist Cemetery in Hickory Hill.

Hilda Houston, age 83, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. Born in...

Patricia Ann Dufour`

Patricia Ann Dufour`

Aug 7, 2026

Funeral Mass for Patricia Ann Dufour will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Church in Bordelonville on Friday, August 14, 2026 beginning at 11:00 am with Father Thomas Kennedy officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Church Cemetery in Bordelonville.

Patricia Dufour, age 63, passed away at the Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home on Friday, August 7, 2026....

Rene Joseph Bordelon

Rene Joseph Bordelon

Aug 6, 2026

Renee Joseph Bordelon, 65, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday August 6th, 2026. Renee was born on September 16th 1960, in Baton Rouge, LA to Layton and Mildred Bordelon.

He grew up in Baton Rouge and graduated from Woodlawn High School and went to work in restaurant management shortly after. He also worked for the State of Louisiana Lottery. He...

Bert Steve Smith

Bert Steve Smith

Aug 1, 2026

Bert Steve Smith, Sr.

February 3, 1930 - August 1, 2026

Bert Steve Smith, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and service to others.

Bert was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He never hesitated to help anyone in need and was known for his kindness, generosity, and willingness...

Kenneth Paul Scallan

Kenneth Paul Scallan

Jul 31, 2026

Funeral Mass for Kenneth Paul Scallan of Plaucheville will begin at 11:00am on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Brian Seiler and Fr. Martin Laird officiating. Entombment will follow at Mater Dolorosa Mausoleum in Plaucheville.

Kenneth Paul Scallan, age 69, passed away on July 31, 2026, at his home in Plaucheville.

Kenneth was a hardworking...

Donna Barr

Donna Barr

Jul 30, 2026

Funeral service for Donna Faye Patnaude Barr of Simmesport will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Simmesport. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery in Simmesport.

Donna Barr, age 70, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her home in Simmesport.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joseph Barr, Jr.; children,...

Rayden Leon Lemoine

Rayden Leon Lemoine

Jul 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Rayden Leon Lemoine.

With heavy hearts, we announce the stillbirth of our precious son, Rayden Leon Lemoine, on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Though his time with us was brief, Rayden was deeply loved and will forever remain in our hearts. He brought love, hope, and light to our family, and his memory will always be cherished.

Rayden is lovingly...

Ricky Paul Bordelon

Ricky Paul Bordelon

Jul 24, 2026

Private services will be held for Ricky P. Bordelon of Mansura.

Ricky Paul Bordelon, age 67, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. He was a handyman at the antique shop with Howard Ducote. Ricky was his mother's caregiver for many years until her passing. He also worked at Paragon Casino. 

Those left to cherish...

Eula Mae Batiste

Eula Mae Batiste

Jul 24, 2026

Funeral Mass for Eula Mae Batiste of Mansura will begin at 10:00am, Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura.

Eula Mae Batiste, age 85, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at residence in Olive Branch, MS.

Those left to cherish her memory are...

Romelle Kasai Patterson

Romelle Kasai Patterson

Jul 23, 2026

Funeral Mass for Romelle Patterson will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at the Christ the King Catholic Church with Fr. Thomas Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery.

A visitation with the family will be held at 11:00am at the Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport on Saturday, August 1st, 2026. The holy rosary will...

Evans Dubroc

Evans Dubroc

Jul 20, 2026

Funeral Mass for Evans Dubroc of Plaucheville will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church on Friday, July 24th, 2026, beginning at 11:00am with Father Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will take place at the Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery of Dupont.

Evans Dubroc, 79, passed away at the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital of Lafayette on Monday, July 20th, 2026....

James Conrad Gremillion

James Conrad Gremillion

Jul 16, 2026

James Conrad Gremillion, age 67, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2026 at Bayou Chateau Nursing Home in Simmesport. 

A Funeral Memorial Mass for Conrad will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church in Moreauville with a recitation of the holy rosary at 9:30am in the church. Entombment will follow at Sacred Heart Church Mausoleum.

Those...

Sanford Dean Rogers

Sanford Dean Rogers

Jul 14, 2026

Funeral services for Sanford Dean Rogers will be held at Escudes Funeral Home in Simmesport, LA on Friday, July 17, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00, officiated by Brother Gilbert Barr. Interment will follow at Dale Rogers & Family Cemetery.

Sanford Dean Rogers, 63, of Lettsworth, LA, passed away peacefully at his...

A'Layna Laiken Kali Duruisseau

A'Layna Laiken Kali Duruisseau

Jul 8, 2026

Funeral service for A’Layna Laiken Kali Duruisseau of Alexandria will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at St. Matthew’s Baptist Church (5605 Old Boyce Rd, Boyce, LA 71409). Burial & Military Honors will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery of Lebeau (103 Lebeau Church Rd, Washington, LA 70589).

A’Layna Duruisseau, age 22, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at...

Peggy Jane Daigrepont

Peggy Jane Daigrepont

Jul 7, 2026

Memorial visitation for Peggy Jane Daigrepont will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Escude’ Funeral Home of Moreauville.

Peggy Daigrepont, 69, of Moreauville, passed away on July 7, 2026 at the Valley View Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphus Scroggs and Dorothy Mayeux Scroggs.

She is survived by her children,...

Samuel Francisco

Samuel Francisco

Jul 6, 2026

Samuel Francisco, age 83, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA. 

Celebration of life for Samuel Francisco will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, beginning 11:00am at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura, LA. 

Visitation will be from 9:00am until time of service on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Escude Funeral Home in...