Obituaries
Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
Robert K. Rabalais
Jan 13, 2025
Robert Keith Rabalais passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at his residence.
Robert was born and raised in Mansura, Louisiana, and developed a deep connection to his community. He later resided in Jackson, Louisiana, where he has dedicated 25 years of his professional life to the State of Louisiana's Mental Health System and Lane Regional Medical Center practicing occupational...
Vernon J. Alexander
Jan 9, 2025
Funeral service for Vernon J. Alexander of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at St. John Community Church-Baptist in Marksville with Rev. Charles Guillory officiating. Burial & military honors will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Cemetery in Mansura.
Vernon J. Alexander is the second child born to the union of Shedrack Floyd Alexander and Carry...
Wilbert "WJ" Chenevert Jr.
Jan 8, 2025
Wilbert "WJ" Joseph Chenevert Jr. (1951-2025)
Wilbert Joseph Chenevert, 73 of Simmesport, LA, passed away on January 8, 2025. Wilbert was born in Simmesport, LA on November 25, 1951, the son of Wilbert Sr. and Corrine Dupont Chenevert.
Wilbert is remembered as a kind, easy-going man with a unique soul and a good heart; as a man who spent his life helping...
Daniel Keith Barbry, Sr.
Jan 8, 2025
Funeral Mass Daniel Keith Barbry, Sr. of Mansura will begin at 11:00AM on Monday, January 13, 2025, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Hessmer. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura.
Daniel Barbry, Sr., age 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his residence in Mansura. Daniel never met a stranger, He would talk to anyone that...
Fred Gaspard
Jan 7, 2025
Funeral Mass for Fred Gaspard of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Friday, January 10th, 2025 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Entombment will follow at the St. Paul Mausoleum in Mansura.
Fred Gaspard, age 91, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
Esselene Lemoine
Jan 6, 2025
Graveside services for Mrs. Esselene “Essie” Lemoine are currently pending.
Esselene “Essie” Lemoine, age 89, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Hessmer Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of Mansura, La. She and her husband, Matthews Lemoine, were married in Hessmer, on December 23, 1951. Later in life, she began her career as a bank teller at Mansura State...
Annie Mae Phillips
Jan 4, 2025
Homegoing Celebration of Annie Mae Phillips
Funeral Services for Annie Mae Phillips will begin at 11:00AM, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport, LA. Burial will follow at Golden Chain Cemetery in Cottonport, LA.
Annie Mae Phillips was born in Pineville, LA on May 12, 1949. She went to her heavenly home on January 4, 2025, at...
Clyde Jude Jacobs
Jan 2, 2025
Funeral Mass for Clyde Jacobs of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, January 11, 2024, at the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Paul Kummunpuram officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura.
Clyde Jacobs, age 83, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Hilltop Nursing & Rehab Center in Pineville.
Those...
Jacqueline Chaze
Dec 30, 2024
Jacqueline Elizabeth Chaze, of Mansura, passed away at her residence on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Erin Dukes, Jaimi Chatelain, Kacy Gagnard, and Todd Chatelain (Tammy); grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kade, Kelby, Jaze, Kera, McKenna, Laine, Alise, Myra, and Eric Gagnard; sisters, Joann Chaze, Pookie “Verna” Shannon, and Elaine Thibodeaux.
Jacqueline Elizabeth Chaze was preceded in...
Mary Margaret Simmons Malbrough
Dec 30, 2024
Funeral services for Mary Margaret Simmons Malbrough will be held at the Escude Funeral Home of Mansura on Saturday, January 11,2025, beginning at 11:00am. Visitation will also be held that morning from 8:00am until service.
Mary Margaret Simmons Malbrough was born on January 12, 1953, in Mansura to Mr. Alfred Simmons and Mrs. Alzica Prier James of Mansura, where she was...
Dennis Joseph David
Dec 27, 2024
Visitation for Dennis Joseph David, age 84, of Mansura will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, beginning at 10:00am to 12:00pm at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura. Rosary will be at 11:00am. Graveside service will follow at Bayou Jacques Church of Christ Cemetery in Bayou Jack.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, LouElla M. David; son, Trampas...
Joseph Leonce Tate
Dec 27, 2024
Funeral Mass for Joseph Tate of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Hessmerwith Rev. Kenneth Michiels officiating. Entombment will be at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Mausoleum.
Joseph Leonce Tate, age 83, passed away at the Rivière de Soleil Community Care Center on Friday, December 27, 2024.
Those left to cherish his...
Dottie L. Moreau
Dec 24, 2024
Funeral Mass for Dottie L. Moreau will take place at the Christ the King Catholic Church in Simmesport on Saturday, December 28, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Father Kurian Zachariah officiating. Burial will follow in the Christ the King Catholic Church Mausoleum.
Dottie L. Moreau, age 95, of Simmesport, passed away at Bayou Chateau Nursing Home in Simmesport on Tuesday,...
Ronald F. DesHotels, Sr.
Dec 19, 2024
Funeral Mass for Ronald F. DesHotels, Sr., resident of Sunset, will begin at 11:00am on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Simmesport with Fr. Kurian Zachariah officiating. Burial will follow at the Christ the King Mausoleum.
Visitation will begin at 5:00pm until 10:00pm, on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura (6608 Porterie...
Norma Jean Manuel
Dec 18, 2024
Funeral Mass for Norma Jean Manuel of Hessmer will take place at the Christian Family Worship Center on Saturday, December 28, 2024, beginning at 11:00am with Pastor Mark Crawford officiating. Burial will take place at the Lamartiniere Cemetery.
Norma Jean Manuel, 76 years old, passed away at Hessmer Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Those left to cherish her memory...
Taylie Joe Sampson
Dec 16, 2024
Funeral service for Taylie Joe Sampson of Mansura will begin at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Upper Room Church in Hessmer.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of beloved baby, Tayliejoe Sampson, who was born and gained her wings on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Opelousas General Hospital.
Though we did not have the chance...
Carol M. Dufour
Dec 14, 2024
Visitation for Carol M. Dufour of Alexandria will begin at 4:00pm until 7:00pm on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura. The holy rosary will be recited at 6:00pm that evening. Interment will be held on a future date.
Carol M. Dufour, age 81, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home in Alexandria.
Those left to...
Blane Joseph Roy
Dec 12, 2024
Private services for Blane Joseph Roy of Dupont will be held.
Blane J. Roy, age 62, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his home in Dupont.
Blane began most of his adult years serving our country where he served as a medic in the army. After selflessly serving our country, many throughout the Avoyelles community knew him from his welding...
Janet Neyland Ortego
Dec 11, 2024
Funeral Mass for Janet Neyland Ortego, formerly of Plaucheville, will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Martin Laird officiating. Entombment will follow at the Mater Dolorosa Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 9:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville. Rosary prayer will begin...
Terry Joseph Ducote
Dec 11, 2024
Terry J. Ducote, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, passed away with his loved ones at his side, on December 11, 2024. Born on August 20, 1945, in Belledeau, Louisiana, to George and Alma DeSoto Ducote. Terry lived a life marked by devotion to his Catholic faith, family, service to his country, and excellence in his profession. Terry was a...
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