Obituaries
Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
Perry K. Mitchell Tassin
Jan 5, 2026
Funeral Mass for Perry Mitchell Tassin, age 95 of Moreauville, will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Entombment will follow at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
Visitation will begin at 8:00am until 10:15am on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Rosary prayer service will...
Theresa Eloise Johnson
Dec 30, 2025
Theresa Eloise Augustine Johnson, age 97, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her home in Mansura, Louisiana. A woman of remarkable faith, resilience, and unconditional love, Theresa was the matriarch of her family and a cherished pillar of her community.
Born the youngest child in her family, Theresa endured profound loss at an early age with the passing of...
Monica Faye Blanchard
Jan 4, 2026
Monica Faye Blanco Blanchard, 67, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was surrounded by her husband and children.
A native of Patterson, Louisiana, Monica moved to Cottonport in 1982 with her husband, Gary. She raised her three children in Avoyelles Parish and was active in their education. Combining her love of crafting and baking, she baked...
Elmary B. Lee
Dec 31, 2025
Elmary Lee, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on June 7, 1935, and entered into eternal rest peacefully on December 31, 2025, at the age of 90.
Elmary was the cherished daughter of Johnson Berzat and Ruby Augustine Francis. A proud graduate of Mansura High School, she carried her love for learning, people, and life with her...
Gene Joseph Bordelon, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Funeral Mass for Gene Joseph Bordelon, Jr. of Simmesport will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Bordelonville with Fr. Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Gene Joseph Bordelon, Jr., age 53, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Blade Bordelon,...
Andrekia Jackson
Dec 26, 2025
Andrekia Latrelle Jackson
September 10, 1976 ~ December 26, 2025
Moreauville, LA
Andrekia Jackson age 49, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Rapides Hospital in Alexandria, LA.
Funeral Mass for Andrekia Latrelle Jackson will begin at 3:00PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Our lady of Sorrow Church in Moreauville, LA, with Fr. Joshua Burch officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart...
Chris Gerard Guillory
Dec 26, 2025
Visitation for Chris Gerard Guillory of Plaucheville will begin at 8:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Burial will follow at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in Plaucheville. Immediately following the burial a reception will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall in Dupont.
Chris Gerard Guillory, age 63, passed away on December 26, 2025,...
Ike Jenkins, Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Funeral service for Ike Jenkins, Jr. of Evergreen will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the Golden Chain Baptist Cemetery in Cottonport.
Ike Jenkins, Jr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Baton Rouge. Ike was a man of many passions,...
Donald Jenkins Sr.
Dec 18, 2025
Donald Jenkins Sr., age 69, of Jackson, LA passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura, LA.
Visitation will begin at 8:00AM until time of service, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home...
Millie Marie Norman Bump
Dec 16, 2025
Funeral service for Millie Marie Norman Bump of Jonesville will begin at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Wesley Chapel of Simmesport. Burial will follow at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Simmesport.
Millie, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home in Jonesville.
Those left to cherish her memory are a host of nieces and nephews;...
Rodney Jude Tassin
Dec 16, 2025
Funeral Mass for Rodney Jude Tassin of Pineville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Joshua Burch officiating. Entombment and Military Honors will follow at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
Rodney Jude Tassin, 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Hessmer Nursing Home. Rodney proudly served in the...
Gerald Mark Roy
Dec 15, 2025
Gerald Mark Roy, passed away at his residence in Hessmer, Louisiana on December 15, 2025 at the age of 89.
Gerald was a proud retiree of the US Airforce and Army. He proudly served in the Vietnam War. Gerald dedicated over 12 years of his life to serving in the United States Air Force where he made a significant impact as...
Malachi E. Eldridge
Dec 10, 2025
Funeral service for Malachi Ezekiel Eldridge of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Rev. Chris Augustine officiating. Burial will follow at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Cemetery in Cottonport.
Malachi E. Eldridge, age 8, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.
Those left to cherish his...
Wayne “Joey” Chesne, Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
A private memorial service will be held for Wayne “Joey” Chesne of Simmesport.
Wayne Joseph Chesne, Jr., age 57, passed away at his home in Simmesport on Monday, December 8, 2025. As a dedicated Veteran and EMS professional, Joey devoted his life to protecting, serving, and caring for others in every role he undertook. An avid fan of heavy metal music,...
Larayne Ann Bordelon
Dec 7, 2025
(November 28, 1942 – December 7, 2025)
A Family Memorial Service for Larayne Ann Bordelon was held on Friday, Dec. 26 at Escude Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment of her ashes will occur at a later date under the direction of Escude Funeral Home, Mansura, La.
Larayne, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Rapides General Hospital, surrounded by her loving...
Alberta Bowman Moreau
Dec 6, 2025
Mary Alberta Bowman Moreau, a resident of Yellow Bayou, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She was 80 years old.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, beginning at 2:00 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church of Simmesport, with Father Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will...
Ned Bert Joesph Moreau
Dec 3, 2025
Ned Bert Joseph Moreau, age 65, passed away at his home in Simmesport on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. A memorial mass will be held at a later date.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Kenneth Moreau (Rhiannon); grandchild, Kenzie Ann Moreau; his siblings, Clint Moreau and Roxanne Bilodeau; and his nieces and nephew, Holli Moreau, Danielle Thibodeaux, and...
Carter Paul Chesne
Dec 2, 2025
Funeral service for Carter Paul Chesne of Angola, LA will take place at the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Simmesport on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 beginning at 1:00pm with Pastor James Wynn officiating.
Carter Chesne, age 19, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Donnie Chesne (Blaine) and Vanessa Purpera (Dwayne);...
Glynn Joseph Firmin Sr.
Nov 30, 2025
Glynn Joseph Firmin Sr., age 71, passed away on November 30, 2025, at his residence in Simmesport, LA.
Funeral Mass for Glenn Firmin Sr. will begin at 11:30AM, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Simmesport on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Burial will follow at Christ the King Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:00PM to 9:00PM, at Escude...
Roy Michel Gremillion
Nov 29, 2025
Funeral Mass for Roy Michel Gremillion of Mansura will begin at 11:30am on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Entombment & Military Honors will follow at the St. Paul Mausoleum in Mansura.
Roy Michel Gremillion, age 94, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his home in Mansura...
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