Dudley Joseph Diaville

EUNICE ~ It is with great sadness that the family of Dudley Joseph Diaville announces his passing on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home with loving family by his side at the age of 87. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Ashford Cemetery with Pastor Collin Courville and Pastor Daniel Bourque officiating.

Dudley Joseph Diaville, born on August 2, 1938, to the late Morris and Bertile Bertrand Diaville, honored the world with his enduring spirit and unforgettable work ethic. Throughout his career at A&R Pipeline, Dudley dedicated himself to maintenance. After retirement, he devoted countless hours to the Acadian Baptist Center in Richard, contributed to the Mamou Road Water System, and served as a custodian at LSUE, demonstrating his love for both his work and the people around him. Beyond his work, Dudley found joy in simpler pleasures—crawfishing, farming vegetables, and tirelessly maintaining his yard, often seen behind his trusted lawnmower. He was also a Sunday School Director and a Baptist Deacon at Emmanuel Baptist Church and a custodian at North Eunice Baptist Church.

Dudley's legacy is one of hard work, dedication, and an unyielding spirit that will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. His warmth and kindness left an indelible mark in the lives of many, and he will be sorely missed.

Dudley is survived by his two sons, Greg Diaville and wife, Shelli of Elkins, AR, and James Diaville of Eunice; three daughters, Christina Fontenot and husband, Dwayne of Eunice, Lori Courville of Pine Prairie, and Betty Duplechin of Eunice; fifteen grandchildren, Corey Fontenot, Krystal Bourque, Adrian Fontenot, Christoper Courville, Courtney Courville, Caitlyn Courville, Collin Courville, Ashley Diaville, Gregory Diaville II, Shelby Diaville, Kyleigh Diaville, Anissa Israel, Twila Miller, Tonya Duplechin, and Heather Ardoin; forty four great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Leura Belle Hollier Diaville; his parents; son, Timothy Diaville; and great grandson, Branson Boone.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm and again on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 8:00 am until time of services.

Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel, (337)457-3371 is in charge of arrangements.