Obituaries
Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
Brady Van Sherman
Aug 25, 2025
Memorial service for Brady Van Sherman of Marksville will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Pastor Mark Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph #1 Cemetery.
Brady was born in Marksville, Louisiana on June 15, 1970 to Chris & I.L. Sherman. He passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in...
Dina Alphonse Melerine
Aug 22, 2025
Funeral Mass for Dina Alphonse Melerine of Big Bend, will begin at 10:30am on Monday, August 25, 2025, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Rexmere with Fr. Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Michael’s Cemetery in Rexmere.
Dina Alphonse Melerine, age 79, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at her home in Big Bend.
Those left to cherish...
Mary Ellen Roy
Aug 21, 2025
Mary Ellen Roy, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner, LA.
She was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy came from tending to her garden and the bonds of togetherness with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sheila (Bill) Roy of New Orleans, Tina (Stanley)...
Cheryl Ann Gauthier Jerome
Aug 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cheryl Ann Gauthier Jerome, age 76, who left this world surrounded by her loving family at her home in Pineville on August 20, 2025. Cheryl was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness and generosity.
Born on March 10,...
Janice Marie Doucet
Aug 15, 2025
Janice Marie Kimble Doucet, 70, of French Settlement, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge with her loving family at her bedside.
She was born on October 30, 1954, to the late Will David Kimble and Katherine “Katie” Kimble.
Janice is preceded in death by her parents; her brother,...
Kathryn S. Ducote
Aug 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathryn Ducote, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us peacefully at her home in Cottonport, Louisiana, on August 15, 2025, at the age of 77.
Kathryn was born on November 26, 1947, in Cottonport. She was a woman of unwavering strength and grace, cherished by all who...
Emeric "Ricky" Bordelon, III
Aug 14, 2025
Funeral services for Emeric “Ricky” Bordelon, III of Long Bridge will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Father Brian Seller officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Emeric “Ricky” Bordelon, III, age 70, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home in Long Bridge. Emeric,...
Dolores Jeansonne Adams
Aug 5, 2025
Funeral Mass for Dolores Adams of Lettsworth will begin at 11:00am on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Simmesport with Fr. Kurian Zachariah. Burial will follow at the Grace Community Cemetery in Jacoby.
Dolores Adams, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Bayou Chateau Nursing Home in Simmesport.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Caron Lingo Firmin
Aug 3, 2025
Funeral Mass for Caron Lingo Firmin of Big Bend will begin at 11:00am on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Rexmere with Fr. Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Caron Lingo Firmin, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Lafayette. Caron was known for her outgoing and outspoken personality, her...
Linda Hunter
Aug 3, 2025
Linda Hunter, age 74, passed away at the Hessmer Nursing Home on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. She will be laid to rest with a private ceremony.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Melissa Richardson (Jamie) and Richard Paul Bordelon, Jr.; grandchild Joshua Paul Bordelon (Lacey); and her great-grandchildren, Khloee Stepp, Shae Bordelon, and Hunter Bordelon.
She was preceded in...
Nola Lacour Ortego
Aug 2, 2025
Nola Lacour Ortego passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 at the age of 93. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed spending time with family. She was a wonderful preschool teacher at Faith Cumberland and Kenner Presbyterian for many years and enjoyed volunteering at Our Lady of Divine Providence Church where she...
Alayna Mary Bordelon
Jul 25, 2025
Honoring Alayna's personal request, we ask that you forego cut flowers. Instead, expressions of sympathy may be directed to the charity she selected.
Memorial Mass for Alayna Mary Bordelon of Marksville will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Church of Bordelonville on Monday, July 28th, 2025 beginning at 11:00am with Fr. Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will take place at the...
Tommy McLain
Jul 24, 2025
Swamp Pop Legend and Louisiana Music Hall of Famer
Funeral Mass for Tommy McLain of Hessmer will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Monday, July 28th, 2025 beginning at 10:00am. Burial will take place at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery #2.
Tommy McLain, the soulful voice of Louisiana swamp pop and a beloved figure in American...
Randal John Reech
Jul 23, 2025
Funeral Mass for Randal J. Reech of Bordelonville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Bordelonville. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Randal J. Reech, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home in Bordelonville. Mr. Reech was the agriculture teacher at Mansura Middle School for many years...
Byron Ray Alexander
Jul 18, 2025
Funeral Mass for Byron Ray Alexander of Moreauville will begin at 11:00am on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart #1 Cemetery in Moreauville. Visitation will begin at 8:00am until 10:45am on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Escude funeral Home in Moreauville.
“Behold,...
Mark N. Dufour
Jul 17, 2025
Memorial visitation for Mark Newton Dufour will begin at 10:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Interment will be held privately on a future date.
Mark Newton Dufour, age 62, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Moreauville, Louisiana. A native of Moreauville, Mark was known for his heart of...
Beverly Rabalais
Jul 13, 2025
Beverly Rabalais, age 57, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA.
She always enjoyed playing cards. Phase 10 was her favorite game, but what she enjoyed most of all was being with her family.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 7:00am to 2:00pm, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura, LA.
Funeral Service will begin at...
Pamela Mary DeMars Quebedeaux
Jul 8, 2025
Funeral Mass for Pamela Mary DeMars Quebedeaux of Mansura will be held on Saturday, July 12. 2025 beginning at 11:00 AM in St. Paul Catholic Church in Mansura with Father Irion St. Romain officiating. Burial wil follow in the St. Paul Catholic Church Mausoleum.
Pamela Mary DeMars Quebedeaux, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Christus St. Frances...
Karen Marie Jeansonne
Jul 3, 2025
Funeral service for Karen Marie Jeansonne of Mansura will begin at 12:00pm on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at the Our Lady of Lourdes #3 Cemetery in Fifth Ward.
Karen Jeansonne, age 45, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home in Bunkie.
Those left to cherish...
Nettie Gautreaux
Jun 28, 2025
Funeral service for Nettie Agnes Gautreaux of Simmesport will take place at the United Life Church of Simmesport on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 beginning at 11:00am with Pastor Daniel Lankford officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.
“Lil Nettie” Gautreaux, age 78, passed away at her home in Simmesport on Saturday, June 28th, 2025.
Those left to cherish her memory...
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