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Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
Jacob Lawrence Spears
Jun 9, 2025
Jacob Lawrence Spears, age 42, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melanie Hurst Spears; children, Trevar (Gabbi) Spears, Hayden Wright, and Tanner Spears; step-children, Gavyn Hurst, Jaydon Hurst, and Egyn Hurst; parents, Henry and Delilah Spears; brother, Courtney (Jessica) Spears; sister, Nicole (Nathan) Leonards; grandchildren, Ryder, Oaklynn, and Maverick; nephew, Austin;...
Garland Joseph Matte
Jun 7, 2025
Garland J. Matte, age 86, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Marksville.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children: Peggy S. Matte, Lyndia M. Matte Nezat, Glyndia M. Matte Duplichan; Monica Jones (Alan Jones, Jr.), Melissa Williams Speight (Kendall Speight), Danielle Matte Daigle, and Travis James Matte; siblings, Todd Matte and...
E. Gaon Escude'
Jun 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Ethan Gaon Escude’, former co-owner and funeral director of Escude' Funeral Home.
Mr. Gaon, age 87 and life-long resident of Mansura, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in San Antonio, TX.
Memorial services are currently pending for Mr. Gaon Escude'. Interment will be held at St. Paul Mausoleum in...
Bennie Ray Anderson
May 28, 2025
God saw that the road was getting rough, the hills was hard to climb. He gently closed those loving eyes, and whispered, "Peace Be Thine" The weary hours, the days of pain, the sleepless nights are past, the ever patient worn out frame has found sweet rest at last.
A Celebration of Life for Bennie Ray "Big Ben" Anderson of Simmesport...
Terry Collins Simmons
May 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Terry Collins Simmons (September 1, 1955 – May 19, 2025)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Collins Simmons, age 69, who peacefully departed this life on May 19, 2025, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital after a gradual decline in health. Surrounded by her loving family and dedicated caregivers, Terry’s gentle...
Terry'ondra Deon Brown Augustine
May 15, 2025
ATTENTION: Please No photography. In respect of the family.
Terry’ondra Deon Brown Augustine of Simmesport, Louisiana transitioned from his earthly home on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Terry’ondra was born on August 7, 2002, he entered this world as a twin, he came in this world gracing the lives of his parents, Nicole Augustine and Wendell Terry Brown, Jr.
He was always a joy...
Launa Maria Lacour
May 14, 2025
Launa Maria Lacour passed into the arms of Jesus Christ on Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, at Belle Maison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hammond, Louisiana, with her loving daughter Dana by her side. She was 84 years old.
Launa was born on August 16, 1940 in the Village of Moreauville, Louisiana as the 11th of 12 children of Edward Albin...
Shirley Jean Chesné
May 14, 2025
Funeral Mass for Shirley Chesné of Moreauville will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Visitation will take place at 8:00am until 10:45am on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Rosary prayer will be held before the funeral mass. Interment will...
Jermaine Joseph Pierre, Jr.
May 11, 2025
Out of respect for the family and the solemnity of the occasion, we kindly ask that no photographs be taken during the visitation or funeral services for Jermaine. We thank you for respecting the wishes of the family during their time of grief.
Visitation for Jermaine Joseph Pierre, Jr. of Moreauville will begin at 9:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday, May 24,...
Noah Hudson
May 11, 2025
Funeral service for Noah Hudson of Marksville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Congregational First Baptist Church in Marksville. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Marksville.
Noah Hudson, age 69, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Mansura.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Erica...
Diana Howard Prier
May 7, 2025
Funeral Service for Diana Howard Prier of Mansura will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Abram Temple Church of God in Christ with Bishop Denson officiating. Burial will follow at Simpson Cemetery in Eola.
Mrs. Diana Howard Prier, a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved sister, and faithful servant of God, passed away, leaving a legacy of compassion, strength,...
Donald Ray "Duck" Armand, Sr.
May 5, 2025
Funeral Mass for Donald Ray “Duck” Armand, Sr. of Bordelonville will begin at 12:00pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Bordelonville with Fr. Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Peter’s Cemetery in Bordelonville.
Donald Ray “Duck” Armand, Sr., age 80, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at The Broadway Nursing Home in...
Charles Lane Bordelon
May 3, 2025
Memorial service for Charles Lane Bordelon, resident of Simmesport formerly of Amite, will be held on a future date.
Charles Lane Bordelon, age 77, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bayou Chateau Nursing Home in Simmesport.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Amy Bordelon of Amite; his sister, Linda Bordelon of Jefferson, and brother, Foster Jonathan Bordelon...
Grace Mae Coleman
May 1, 2025
Grace Mae Coleman, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Avoyelles Hospital In Marksville, LA.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00AM at St. James Baptist Church in in Moreauville, LA. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery.
Visitation will begin from 9:00AM to 10:00AM, Friday, May 16, 2025 at St. James Baptist Church in...
Glenn David Brochard
May 1, 2025
Glenn David Brochard, 69, of Cottonport passed away at his home May 1, 2025.
Glenn was a devoted father and loving husband. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Julie Brochard; his daughters, Danielle Brochard of Alexandria, Aimee Bourque of Cottonport, and Angel Ponthier of Lake Charles; his grandchildren Kaden, Brayden, Jayden, Drayden, Milliani, Brynlee, and Chloe; along with...
Flora "Deecie" Ducote Juneau
Apr 28, 2025
Funeral Mass for Flora “Deecie” Juneau of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s #2 Cemetery in Cottonport.
Flora Juneau, age 86, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Hessmer Nursing Home. She graduated from...
Ursula M. Escude
Apr 26, 2025
Ursula Miller Escude’, age 86, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Hessmer Nursing Home.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Stephanie Escude’ Brochard (Chad) of Mansura, David Robert Escude’ (Caroline) of Baton Rouge, Stephen Charles Escude’ (Amilyn) of San Antonio, Texas, and Wayne Christopher Escude’ (Tina), of Wichita, Kansas; 5 grandchildren, Christina Escude’ Thornton (Robb...
Gwendolyn Laurent Simon
Apr 24, 2025
Funeral Service for Gwendolyn Laurent Simon of Marksville will begin at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Starlight Baptist Cemetery in Marksville.
Visitation will begin at 9:00AM until 11:00AM, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Starlight Baptist Church.
Gwen Laurent-Simon was born August 18, 1953, to the union of the late Edwina and Nathan...
Janet Elizabeth Leach
Apr 21, 2025
Janet Elizabeth “Liz” Leach, age 73, of Lafayette La., passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Visitation will be at Escude Funeral Home, Cottonport, LA , 4 P.M. - 8 P.M. Thursday, April 24th, and Friday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Assumption Church. A Funeral Mass will be held in her honor beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday...
Ray Rabalais
Apr 19, 2025
Memorial services for Calvin “Ray” Rabalais of Simmesport will begin at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Escude’ Funeral Home of Simmesport with Pastor Daniel Lankford officiating.
Ray Rabalais, age 62, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville.
Ray retired from Angola after 20 years of service. He was also a Commercial fisherman and owner-operator...
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