Obituaries

Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Ryan James Lemoine, Sr.

Ryan James Lemoine, Sr.

Feb 23, 2025

Funeral Mass for Ryan James Lemoine, Sr., of Hamburg, will begin at 11:00am on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Catherine Cemetery in Hamburg. 

Ryan Lemoine, Sr., age 72, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home in Hamburg. 

Those left to cherish his...

Ricky St. Romain

Ricky St. Romain

Feb 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ricky St. Romain, a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, who left us too soon on February 22, 2025, at the age of 48. Ricky was born on February 7, 1977, and he lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to those around him.

Funeral service...

Patricia Saucier

Patricia Saucier

Feb 21, 2025

Patricia Saucier of Cottonport, age 79, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Valley View Nursing Home in Mansura. 

Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00am on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025, beginning at 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport. A rosary will be...

Madeline Francisco

Madeline Francisco

Feb 19, 2025

Funeral Service for Madeline ”Ollie Mae” Francisco of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Friday, February 28th, 2025 at the Escude Funeral Home of Mansura. Burial will follow at the St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura. 

“Ollie Mae” Francisco, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at Riviere de Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura. 

Those left to cherish her memory...

Anthony I Stone

Anthony I Stone

Feb 17, 2025

Funeral Liturgy for Anthony I. Stone of Midland, MI will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025 from the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 3109 Swede Ave. Midland, MI 48642 with Fr. Rob Howe as celebrant. 

Anthony’s family will receive friends on Friday from 3-7 p.m. at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street, and at the church...

Ursula Bordelon Jeansonne

Ursula Bordelon Jeansonne

Feb 17, 2025

Funeral Mass for Ursula Bordelon Jeansonne of Cottonport will begin at 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Irion St. Romain officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph #2 Cemetery in Marksville. 

Ursula B. Jeansonne, age 88, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the Valley View Nursing Home...

Connie Marie Holloway

Connie Marie Holloway

Feb 12, 2025

Connie Marie Holloway, age 65, passed away at her residence in Moreauville on February 12, 2025.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shantell St. Romain (Ricky) of Simmesport; grandson, Austin St. Romain (Miracle Kelone) of Simmesport; siblings, Delores Lopez (Gary) of Slaughter, Charlie Kimble Jr (Vera) of TX, Johnnie Kimble (Julie) of Flint, TX, Charlene Polotzola (Steve) of...

Mary Dean Turner

Mary Dean Turner

Feb 12, 2025

A Graveside Service will begin at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at St. Mary's Cemetery #2 in Cottonport, LA. 

Mary Dean Johnson Turner, age 83, of Cottonport, LA passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her residence. 

She is survived by her sister, Joyce Johnson Cooper and brother-in-law, Mike (Curry) Cooper of Cottonport, LA; brother, Paul Johnson and sister-in-law, Linda...

Floyd Coleman

Floyd Coleman

Feb 11, 2025

Funeral service for Floyd Coleman will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 beginning at 11:00 AM in the St. James Baptist Church in Bordelonville with Reverend Wade Edwards, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery

Floyd Coleman, age 55, passed away at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville on February 11, 2025. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife,...

Janette "Nenan" Voinche

Janette "Nenan" Voinche

Feb 11, 2025

Funeral Mass for Janette “Nenan” Voinche of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Friday, February 14, 2025, at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Entombment will follow at the St. Paul Mausoleum. 

Janette M. Voinche, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Avoyelles Hospital. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Clarence Jones, Jr.

Clarence Jones, Jr.

Feb 9, 2025

Funeral service for Clarence Jones, Jr. of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Starlight Baptist Church in Marksville with Rev. Van Keith Jones officiating. Burial will be held at the Starlight Baptist Church Cemetery.

Clarence Jones, Jr., age 78, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria.

Those left to...

Barron Paul Chenevert

Barron Paul Chenevert

Feb 4, 2025

Visitation for Barron Paul Chenevert of Mansura will begin at 2:00pm until 4:00pm on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport. Graveside and military honors will begin at 11:00am, Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville. 

Barron Paul Chenevert, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home in Mansura. 

Barron...

Heath Dufour

Heath Dufour

Feb 3, 2025

A private memorial service will be held for Heath Dufour of Cottonport. 

Heath Dufour, age 38, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville.

He is survived by his son, Hayden Tassin Dufour of Moreauville; his mother, Pam Dufour of Cottonport; his father, Mark Dufour of Covington; his nanny, Cheryl and James Rogers; second mother figure; Nicole...

Octavia "Tavia" Villemarette

Octavia "Tavia" Villemarette

Feb 3, 2025

Funeral Mass for Octavia “Tavia” Villemarette of Hessmer will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Hessmer with Fr. Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.

Octavia Villemarette, age 85, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at her residence in Hessmer.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Connie...

Carolyn Pitts

Carolyn Pitts

Feb 2, 2025

Graveside service for Carolyn Pitts will begin at 11:00am on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Christ the King Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00am to 11:00am, on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport. 

Carolyn Pitts, born on April 6, 1937, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. 

Carolyn was known for her good nature, she never turned a...

Geraldine K. Lemoine

Geraldine K. Lemoine

Jan 29, 2025

Funeral Mass for Geraldine K. Lemoine of Moreauville will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Rexmere. 

Geraldine Lemoine, age 87, passed away at Rapides Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. 

Those left to cherish her memory...

Linda Coco Stowe

Linda Coco Stowe

Jan 27, 2025

Funeral Mass for Linda Coco Stowe of Denham Springs will begin at 11:00am on Friday, January 31, 2025, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum in Mansura. 

Linda Coco Stowe, age 77, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the House of Grace in Denham Springs....

William "Billy" Sweeney

William "Billy" Sweeney

Jan 24, 2025

Memorial service for William “Billy” Sweeney of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Fr. Charlie Ray officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport. Interment will be held on a future date. 

William “Billy” Sweeney, age 86,...

Robert Scott Mayeux

Robert Scott Mayeux

Jan 22, 2025

Funeral service for Robert Mayeux of Mansura will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Deacon Ken Primeaux officiating. Entombment will be at St. Joseph #2 Mausoleum in Marksville.

Robert Mayeux, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home in Mansura. 

Those left to cherish his wife, Jane Mayeux; children:...

Don E. "Donnie" Firmin, II

Don E. "Donnie" Firmin, II

Jan 21, 2025

It is with much sadness and pain that we regrettably announce and attempt to accept the passing of Donnie Firmin, father, husband, son, friend, and so much more. Donnie as an individual, was known mostly for his goodness. He carried a lot of heavy burdens throughout his life. He endured experiences that almost constantly kept himself and those near him...