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Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Geneva Murray Darander

Geneva Murray Darander

Jan 3, 2024

Memorial service for Geneva Murray Darander of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura. Interment will be held on a future date. Visitation will begin at 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura.  

Geneva Murray Darander, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January...

Marion "Estelle" Prevost

Marion "Estelle" Prevost

Jan 2, 2024

 

Funeral services for Marion Estelle Coco Prevost of Bordelonville will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 beginning at 11am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Bordelonville. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 beginning at 9am until the time of service at the St. Peter’s Church Hall in Bordelonville. Interment will be held in the St....

Keith Leo Chatelain

Keith Leo Chatelain

Jan 1, 2024

Keith Chatelain, age 65, passed away at Lafayette General Hospital on Monday, January 1st, 2024.He was born July 15th, 1958, a native of Mansura and a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Keith is survived by his brother, Phillip P. Chatelain & sister-in-law, Roberta J. Daugherty Chatelain of Alexandria. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Kenneth Joseph Rachal

Kenneth Joseph Rachal

Jan 1, 2024

 

Funeral Mass for Kenneth Joseph Rachal of Hessmer will take place at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Hessmer on Friday, January 5th, 2024 beginning at 11:00am with Rev. Dwight De Jesus officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Mausoleum.Kenneth Rachal, age 69, passed away at Lafayette General Hospital on Monday, January 1st, 2024.

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Juliette Guillory Gauthier

Juliette Guillory Gauthier

Dec 31, 2023

Juliette Guillory Gauthier, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Pineville, LA. She was born on July 7, 1939, in Hessmer to Edwin and Lena Daigrepont Guillory.Juliette's journey through life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and a genuine sense of humor that brought joy to those around her. She began...

Sylvia Reason Quebedeaux

Sylvia Reason Quebedeaux

Dec 30, 2023

Funeral Mass for Sylvia Reason Quebedeaux of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Paul the Apostle Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 8:00am on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 until 11:00am at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura. A holy...

Jane Marie Thevenot

Jane Marie Thevenot

Dec 30, 2023

 

Funeral Mass for Jane Thevenot of Cottonport will begin at 12:00pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11:00am until 12:00pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2023  at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport.

 Jane Marie Thevenot, age 65, of...

James "Jimmy" Lemoine

James "Jimmy" Lemoine

Dec 27, 2023

James "Jimmy " Lemoine, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a well respected member of the community, passed away on December 27, 2023 at Ashton Manor in Luling, LA. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends during his final moments.    Born on May 3, 1934 in Longbridge, LA, James was the son of Elliott and Hattie (Simon)...

Rella Marie Holmes

Rella Marie Holmes

Dec 24, 2023

Funeral service for Rella Marie Holmes of Mansura will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Fr. Abraham Palakkattuchira. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery #3 in Fifth Ward. Visitation will begin at 5:00pm until 9:00pm on Friday, December 29, 2023, and resume at 8:00am until 10:00am on...

Fay Cazelot

Fay Cazelot

Dec 21, 2023

Memorial service for Fay Cazelot of Yellow Bayou will begin at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Heart of Worship Church in Lettsworth with Pastor Daniel Wright, III officiating. Interment will follow at the Heart of Worship Cemetery in Lettsworth. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm until 2:00pm on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Heart of Worship Church in Lettsworth....

Krissey Couvillion Burnett

Krissey Couvillion Burnett

Dec 21, 2023

Funeral Mass for Krissey Burnett of Alexandria will take place at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church of Plaucheville on Friday, December 29th, 2023 beginning at 12:00pm with Rev. Martin Laird officiating. Burial will take place at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Mausoleum.

Krissey, age 43, passed away at her home in Alexandria on Thursday, December 21st 2023.

Krissey was a selfless person...

Juanita Marie Couvillion Mitchell

Juanita Marie Couvillion Mitchell

Dec 20, 2023

Funeral services for Juanita Marie Mitchell of Ball, originally from Moreauville, will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating.

Internment will follow at Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Moreauville.

Visitation will begin at 10:00am until time of service on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Escude Funeral Home...

Skylar Orion "Chad" Jackson

Skylar Orion "Chad" Jackson

Dec 18, 2023

Funeral Services for Skylar Orion "Chad" Jackson of Marksville will begin at 11:00am on Friday, December 22 2023, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura. Burial will follow at Little Zion Baptist Church (307 S Bayou des Glaises Rd, Cottonport, LA 71327).

Visitation will begin at 9:00am to 11:00am on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura.

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Edward Charles Brooks

Edward Charles Brooks

Dec 17, 2023

 

Funeral Mass for Edward Charles Brooks of Mansura will take place at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church of Mansura on Thursday, December 28th, 2023 beginning at 11:00am with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will take place at St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura.

Edward Charles Brooks, age 92, passed away at Avoyelles Hospital of Marksville on Sunday, December...

Jesse Noel Ludeau

Jesse Noel Ludeau

Dec 15, 2023

 

Jesse Noel Ludeau, a strong but gentle Cajun from Ville Platte, ended his 21-month battle with pancreatic cancer on December 15th at the age of 64. A quiet, determined man - some might say stubborn or hard-headed - Jesse’s strength helped him defy the odds after his diagnosis and he was a warrior until the very end. He was...

Donnie Ray Parker

Donnie Ray Parker

Dec 14, 2023

Funeral service for Donnie Ray Parker of New Orleans will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Little Zion Baptist Church in Innis. Visitation will begin 9:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Little Zion Baptist Cemetery in Innis.  

Donnie Ray Parker, age 64, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Southeastern...

Dr. Ophelia Agnes Guice

Dr. Ophelia Agnes Guice

Dec 13, 2023

Funeral service for Dr. Ophelia Agnes Guice of Lafayette will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Fr. Abraham Varghese officiating. Burial and military honors will follow at Holy Ghost Cemetery in Marksville. Visitation will begin at 8:00am until 11:00am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura.

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Katherine Sue Cook

Katherine Sue Cook

Dec 8, 2023

 

Katherine Sue Cook, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023, at the age of 72 in Marksville, Louisiana. She was born on June 9, 1951, in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, to her late parents William Floyd Parks and Muriel B. Ramirez Parks Russell.

 

Katy will be dearly missed by her son John Manuel Cook Jr. and her...

Nolan Ray Johnson

Nolan Ray Johnson

Dec 7, 2023

 

Funeral Mass for Nolan Ray Johnson of Mansura will be held on Monday December 11, 2023 beginning at 11:00a.m. in St. Paul Catholic Church in Mansura with Father Irion St. Romain officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ann (Ducote) Johnson; and siblings, Lawrence Johnson, Marvin Johnson,...

Bertha Firmin

Bertha Firmin

Dec 7, 2023

Funeral Mass for Bertha Firmin of Cottonport will begin at 1:00pm on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Martin Laird officiating. Burial will follow at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 8:00am to 12:30am on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport. Rosary at 11:30am at Escude...

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