Obituaries
Eunice, Basile & Iota, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Eunice, Basile & Iota, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
Patrick "Pat" Champagne
Jul 29, 2026
Patrick D. “Pat” Champagne Sr., aged 96, passed away peacefully on July 29th, 2026, in Lafayette, LA. Born in Lockport, LA on November 21st, 1929, he was the eleventh of twelve children. He lived a life marked by faith and devotion to his family and country.
Pat graduated from Holy Savior High School in Lockport, LA, and immediately joined the Navy...
Bertha Fruge Turner
Aug 14, 2026
EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bertha Fruge Turner announces her passing on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Eunice Manor at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. Burial will follow in the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Cemetery...
David "Beechie" Leckelt
Aug 10, 2026
IOTA~It is with heavy hearts that the family of David Leckelt announces his passing on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 69. Visitation will begin on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Iota at 11:00am followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 pm with Brother Donnie officiating.
David, known as...
Valley Paul Vidrine, Jr.
Aug 9, 2026
EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Valley Vidrine, Jr. announces his passing on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at his home with family by his side at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow...
Bonnie Vidrine Taylor
Aug 8, 2026
EUNICE ~ Bonnie Vidrine Taylor, of Eunice, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 8, 2026, leaving behind a loving family and countless cherished memories.
Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM until the time of services. A Rosary will be prayed by Deacon Gary Gaudin at 2:30 PM, followed...
James G. Hebert
Aug 7, 2026
Basile~ It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the sudden passing of James G. Hebert, on Friday, August 07, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories at the age of 79. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Basile beginning at 10:00 am, followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 pm at Ardoin’s...
"Cat Cat"
Aug 7, 2026
EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cataleya “Cat Cat” Reece Mott announces her passing on August 7, 2026, at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans at the age of 4. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in...
Willie Courville
Aug 6, 2026
Willie Courville, a lifelong resident of Eunice, was born on August 13, 1940, in Eunice, Louisiana. She was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, August 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
A visitation will be held in her honor on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice. A Rosary...
DeEtte Denette
Aug 6, 2026
BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of DeEtte Person Denette announces her passing on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home at the age of 53. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery...
Mickey James Guillory
Aug 3, 2026
EUNICE ~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mickey James Guillory announces his passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his home with family by his side at the age of 86. Funeral Services will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Eunice United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary...
Kaitlin "K.K." LeBleu Bielstein
Aug 1, 2026
EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kaitlin “K.K.” LeBleu Bielstein announces her passing on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria at the age of 37. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow in...
Katina Marie Carriere
Jul 31, 2026
EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Katina Marie Carriere announces her passing on Friday, July 31, 2026, at her home in Eunice at the age of 61. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.
Katina was born on December 5, 1964, in Eunice,...
Jennifer T. Fox
Jul 30, 2026
IOTA~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jennifer T. Fox announces her passing on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her home at the age of 66. A service dedicated to Jennifer’s life will be celebrated at Grace Community Baptist Church, 212 Mamou Prairie Road, Iota, LA 70543 on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Kevin...
George Soileau, Jr.
Jul 29, 2026
EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of George Soileau, Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Carpenter House in Lafayette at the age of 90. A Celebration of Life will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Entombment will follow in the St. Paul...
John Dorceueaux Sonnier
Jul 27, 2026
BASILE ~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Dorceueaux Sonnier announces his passing on Tuesday, July 27, 2026, at his home with family by his side at the age of 86. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Entombment will...
Florencio Campos Nunez
Jul 25, 2026
IOTA - Florencio Nunez was welcomed into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Iota on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. A Rosary will be prayed at 2:00 p.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial...
Joseph Pergie "JP" Guidry
Jul 24, 2026
IOTA - Joseph Pergie Guidry, Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as "J.P." or "Joe," passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate J.P.'s life during a memorial visitation at Ardoin Funeral Home in Iota on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time...
Janice Marie Hanks Leger
Jul 22, 2026
IOTA~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Janice Marie Hanks Leger announces her passing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Calcutta House in Lafayette at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota on Monday, July 27, beginning at 11:00am with burial to follow in the...
Mary Catherine "Bobbie" Kolander Thibodeaux
Jul 22, 2026
EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mary Catherine “Bobbie” Kolander Thibodeaux announces her passing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Crowley at the age of 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Entombment will follow...
David Lenny Lafleur
Jul 20, 2026
David Lafleur passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. In accordance with his wishes, no funeral or memorial services will be held at this time.
David's legacy of love will continue on in all who knew him, including his beloved daughter, Nichole Bastidas and son-in-law, Miguel Bastidas; his brothers, Charles, Keith, and Kevin...
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