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Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
Nettie Gautreaux
Jun 28, 2025
Funeral service for Nettie Agnes Gautreaux of Simmesport will take place at the United Life Church of Simmesport on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 beginning at 11:00am with Pastor Daniel Lankford officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.
“Lil Nettie” Gautreaux, age 78, passed away at her home in Simmesport on Saturday, June 28th, 2025.
Those left to cherish her memory...
James Tommy Dupont, Sr.
Jun 26, 2025
Funeral services for James Tommy Dupont, Sr of Big Bend will begin at 12:00pm on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Burial will take place at the St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Hamburg.
Tommy Dupont, Sr., age 76, passed away at his home in Big Bend on Thursday, June 26th, 2025.
Those left to cherish his memory are...
Faye Bailey
Jun 24, 2025
Funeral Mass for Faye Bailey of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Martin Laird officiating. Burial will be at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in Plaucheville.
Faye Bailey, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters,...
Michael John Mayeux
Jun 22, 2025
Michael Mayeux, age 46, of Lafayette, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 7:55P.M. Michael was born on September 30, 1979, in Lafayette, LA and a life resident of Lafayette. He graduated from Acadiana High School and was a proud Eagle Scout recipient of two additional palms.
Michael enjoyed spending his days at LARC’S Acadian...
Nelson Laborde
Jun 21, 2025
Nelson Peter Laborde, age 82, of Hessmer passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Hessmer Nursing Home.
Nelson had a love for farming cattle, sweet potatoes, soy beans, and crawfish in Hessmer for over 40 years. He retired from Angola Prison after 19 years of work. He loved and cherished his family the most they were always by each others...
Marvin Ray Guillot, Sr.
Jun 19, 2025
Funeral services for Marvin Ray Guillot, Sr. “Smurf” of Hessmer will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 beginning at 1:00 pm in Escude’ Funeral Home of Mansura with Pastor Eric Descant officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Alphonsus Mausoleum in Hessmer.
Marvin Guillot, Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria....
Kevin Michael Laborde
Jun 17, 2025
Funeral Mass for Kevin Michael Laborde of Long Bridge will begin at 11:00am on Monday, June 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s #2 Cemetery.
Kevin M. Laborde, age 25, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Kevin worked so hard and enjoyed his life on the tugboat....
Betty "Love" Johnson
Jun 15, 2025
Funeral services for Betty “Love” Johnson of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at St. John Community Church-Baptist in Marksville with Rev. Charles Guillory officiating. Burial will follow at the St. John Community Church-Baptist Cemetery in Marksville. Visitation will begin at 8:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at St. John Community Church-Baptist in Marksville....
Jimmy Wayne Bordelon, Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
Funeral Mass for Jimmy Wayne Bordelon, Jr. of Plaucheville will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Martin Laird officiating. Burial will follow at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Cemetery in Plaucheville.
Jimmy W. Bordelon, Jr., age 57, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in...
David Bruce Marchand
Jun 13, 2025
Funeral Mass for David Bruce Marchand of Cottonport will begin at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Fr. Robert Johnson officiating. Burial will be held at the St. Mary’s No. 2 Cemetery in Cottonport.
David Bruce Marchand, age 75, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Valley View Nursing Home...
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 Mass for Mr. Gaon Escude' will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at St. Paul...
Glenn Ray Prier "Pop T"
Jun 2, 2025
***The family kindly requests that all cellphones be set to silent and refrain from taking photos during services.
In Loving Remembrance of Glenn Ray Prier “Pop Tee”
Sunrise: November 13, 1968 – Sunset: June 2, 2025
Surrounded by unwavering love, Ray passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 56. Nurtured in the Catholic faith through examples set by his...
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,...
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