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Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Bertha Blanchard

Bertha Blanchard

Apr 14, 2024

Funeral service for Bertha Blanchard of Longbridge will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville with Paster Shane Deville officiating. Burial will follow at the Belledeau Baptist Cemetery.

Bertha Blanchard, age 90, passed away at the Rapides Regional Medical Center on Sunday, April 14, 2024.  Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Virginia...

Erline Juneau Roy

Erline Juneau Roy

Apr 13, 2024

Funeral Mass for Erline Juneau Roy of Marksville will begin at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle, Monsignor James Ferguson, Fr. Bryan Seiler, and Fr. Derek Ducote officiating. Entombment will follow at the St. Paul Mausoleum. 

 

Erline J. Roy, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April...

Vera Rose Riley

Vera Rose Riley

Apr 11, 2024

Funeral services for Vera Riley, of Simmesport, will take place at Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport on Saturday, April 27, 2024, beginning at 11:00 am. Burial Will take place at True Vine Baptist Cemetery in Hamburg.Visitation from 8:00 am until 11:00 am at Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport on Saturday, April 27, 2024.Vera Riley, age 77, passed away at her...

Margaret Kimball

Margaret Kimball

Apr 8, 2024

Funeral Mass for Margaret Kimball of Vidalia, formerly of Plaucheville, will take place at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church of Plaucheville on Friday, April 12th, 2024 beginning at 11:00am with Rev. Martin Laird officiating. Burial will take place at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Cemetery.

Margaret Kimball, age 69, passed away at the Trinity Medical Center in Ferriday, LA on Monday,...

Marvin James Lacour

Marvin James Lacour

Apr 4, 2024

Marvin James LaCour was born to the late Norris LaCour and Fannie Wallace LaCour on January 19, 1953. He departed this life on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Riviere de Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura, LA. 

 

Marvin was an incredibly talented contractor who excelled in various trades, including carpentry and painting. He truly mastered his craft.

 

Those left to cherish his...

Ralph Juneau

Ralph Juneau

Apr 4, 2024

A Funeral Mass for Ralph Juneau will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, beginning at 11:00 am at Church of the Little Flower in Evergreen. Burial will follow the Mass at Church of Little Flower Cemetery in Evergreen.Ralph Juneau, age 87, of Bunkie, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Valley View Nursing Home in Marksville.Ralph was a man...

Byron "BF" Lemoine

Byron "BF" Lemoine

Apr 2, 2024

Funeral Mass for Byron “BF” Lemoine of Simmesport will begin at 12:00pm on Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Bordelonville with Fr. Paul officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Peter’s Cemetery. 

 Byron “BF” Lemoine, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home in Simmesport surrounded by loved ones. 

 Those left to cherish his...

Darlene Ann Dean

Darlene Ann Dean

Apr 2, 2024

Darlene Dean, age 70, passed away at her home in Cottonport on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. A memorial gathering for Darlene will take place at the Escude Funeral Home of Cottonport on Friday, April 12th, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with a memorial service at 6:30pm that evening.. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Jessica R. Dean of Athens,...

James Haroldean Bordelon

James Haroldean Bordelon

Mar 31, 2024

 

James Haroldean Bordelon, age 91, of Bordelonville passed away onSunday, March 31, 2024 at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Harahan, LA. 

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Juanita Bordelon of Bordelonville; son, Glen Bordelon of Waggaman; sister, Dianna Bordelon Lemoine of Metairie, brother, Neil Bordelon of Kenner; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. 

 

He is preceded in death by...

Larry Anthony Hauck

Larry Anthony Hauck

Mar 31, 2024

Larry Anthony Hauck, a cherished member of the Terrytown Louisiana community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Simmesport, Louisiana. He was born and raised in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana on April 30, 1933. 

Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Audree Quintana-Hauck, and his second wife, Arlene White-Hauck; parents, Edward Hauck Sr. & Elvin...

Retired Command Sergeant Major George Dalton Brown

Retired Command Sergeant Major George Dalton Brown

Mar 30, 2024

Retired Command Sergeant Major George Dalton Brown, age 84, was a native of Simmesport, Louisiana and a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away Saturday, March 30 at UC Memorial Hospital Central, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

 

George was reared in Simmesport, Louisiana and graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in 1957. After spending a brief period at Southern University, Baton Rouge,...

Rosemary Augustine

Rosemary Augustine

Mar 29, 2024

Funeral services for Rosemary Augustine of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Little Zion Baptist Church in Long Bridge with Rev. Vernon Simon officiating. The burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Ms. Augustine, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at her home in Mansura.

Those left to mourn her loss and cherish...

Patricia Couvillion

Patricia Couvillion

Mar 28, 2024

Funeral Mass for Patricia Ann Couvillion of Plaucheville will begin at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Simmesport. Burial will follow at Christ the King Cemetery.  

Visitation will be held from 9:00am until 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, at Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport. 

Patricia Ann Couvillion, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March...

Sam Clay Blankenship

Sam Clay Blankenship

Mar 25, 2024

Funeral services for Sam Clay Blankenship of Hessmer, former native of Bunkie, will take place at the Escude Funeral Home of Mansura on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 beginning at 6:30pm. A visitation will also be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 2:00pm to 9:00pm. Burial will take place at a later date with private services.

Sam C. Blankenship, age...

John Bowman Jr. "Lil John"

John Bowman Jr. "Lil John"

Mar 22, 2024

Funeral services for John Bowman, Jr. "Lil John" of Simmesport will take place at Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 beginning at 12:30pm with Pastor William Wright, III officiating. Burial will take place at the Heart of Worship Cemetery of Lettwsworth.

Visitation will begin at the Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at...

Ruth Ann Shaw

Ruth Ann Shaw

Mar 21, 2024

Funeral services for Ruth Zimmer Shaw of Mansura will take place at the Christian Family Worship Center of Mansura on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 beginning at 11:00am with Pastor Mark Crawford officiating. Burial will take place at the Christian Family Worship Cemetery.

Ruth Ann Shaw, age 73, passed away at the Rapides Regional Medical Center on Thursday, March 21st, 2024.  Those left...

Marvin Paul Hebert

Marvin Paul Hebert

Mar 20, 2024

The memorial service for Marvin Paul Hebert of Cottonport will be held on a future date. 

 

Marvin Paul Hebert, age 68, passed away at his home in Cottonport on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after fighting a longtime illness. Marvin's loving memory will forever be cherished by his devoted wife, Beryl, who stood by his side through the years and aided him...

Marsha Bordelon Desselle

Marsha Bordelon Desselle

Mar 19, 2024

Memorial Mass for Marsha Bordelon Desselle of Bordelonville will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Bordelonville with Fr. Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. 

Marsha B. Desselle, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her home in Bordelonville. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving...

Dwayne Cadiere

Dwayne Cadiere

Mar 19, 2024

"A life lived in quiet, with no fanfare or fame,Yet your absence now leaves a noticeable claim.In the stillness of night, your memory will gleam,A gentle reminder of all you have been."

James Harold "Billy" Arnouville

James Harold "Billy" Arnouville

Mar 16, 2024

Funeral service for James Harold “Billy” Arnouville of Simmesport will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Burial will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Hamburg. Visitation will begin at 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville and will resume on Saturday...

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