Obituaries

Eunice, Basile & Iota, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Eunice, Basile & Iota, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Kaitlin "K.K." LeBleu Bielstein

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...

Willie Courville

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

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...

Jennifer T. Fox

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...

Patrick "Pat" Champagne

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...

Mickey James Guillory

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...

Katina Marie Carriere

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,...

George Soileau, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Deborah May Cristiano

Deborah May Cristiano

Jul 15, 2026

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Deborah May Cristiano announces her passing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette with loving family at her side at the age of 67. At the request of the family, no services will be held at this time. Her memory will endure in...

Harriett R. Kreswell

Harriett R. Kreswell

Jul 8, 2026

Harriett R. Kreswell, affectionately remembered for her warmth, vivacity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved, passed away on July 8, 2026, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice, Louisiana. This community shaped her, and she enriched it throughout her life.

A visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 2PM to 8PM...

Blaine "Cupcake" Ike Soileau

Blaine "Cupcake" Ike Soileau

Jul 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Blaine “Cupcake” Ike Soileau, a lifelong resident of Eunice, who passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

A visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 2PM to 9PM with a rosary at 6PM prayed by Deacon Gary Gaudin and will continue...

Bertha Jeanette Cormier

Bertha Jeanette Cormier

Jul 7, 2026

Bertha Jeanette Aguillard Cormier was welcomed into Heaven on July 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. and will continue on Friday, July 10, 8:00 a.m. until the time of services.

Born in Mowata, Louisiana,...

Virginia Lee Moody

Virginia Lee Moody

Jul 4, 2026

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Virginia Lee Moody announces her passing on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at The Ellington of Rayne at the age of 65. A Celebration of LIfe will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery...

Joan Weideman Fruge

Joan Weideman Fruge

Jul 1, 2026

Joan Weideman Fruge passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, at the age of 70.

A celebration of Joan's bright and beautiful life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the chapel of Ardoin's Funeral Home in Basile with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

Joan was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, treasured friend, and...