Obituaries

Eunice, Basile & Iota, Louisiana Obituaries

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

Ettaline "Cat" Guidry

Ettaline "Cat" Guidry

Mar 15, 2025

EUNICE~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ettaline “Cat” Guidry announces her passing on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Oaklane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 90. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow...

Elizabeth Rose LeJeune

Elizabeth Rose LeJeune

Mar 15, 2025

EUNICE~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elizabeth Rose Lejeune announces her passing on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving girls at the age of 67. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow in the...

Willard J. Fontenot

Willard J. Fontenot

Mar 15, 2025

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Willard J. Fontenot announces his passing on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Southwind Nursing Home in Crowley at the age of 83. A Rosary and Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Basile. Burial will follow in the St....

Johnny "Snoopy" Bundick

Johnny "Snoopy" Bundick

Mar 14, 2025

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Johnny ‘Snoopy” Bundick announces his passing on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 56. At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. A private funeral service will be held at...

Derwin "Dud" Paul Davy

Derwin "Dud" Paul Davy

Mar 11, 2025

IOTA – It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Derwin “Dud” Paul Davy passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Basile, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota with burial to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Derwin...

Anthony Scott Thibodeaux

Anthony Scott Thibodeaux

Mar 8, 2025

The family of Anthony Scott “T-Tony” Thibodeaux shares the heartbreaking news of his sudden passing on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 39.

Born on November 20, 1985, in Sulphur, Anthony was the beloved son of Anthony, Sr. and Tammy LeDoux Thibodeaux. A talented and creative spirit, he expressed his unique vision through his artistry, whether it was in...

Steven Talley Reaux

Steven Talley Reaux

Mar 7, 2025

With heavy heart the family of Steven “Steve” Talley Reaux announces his sudden passing on Friday morning, March 7, 2025. He was 68.

Steve was born on December 30, 1956 in Opelousas to the late Charles and Mary Talley Reaux.

He attended and graduated from Port Barre High School, attained level of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He also...

Clifton Harold Cowart

Clifton Harold Cowart

Mar 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Clifton Cowart's passing on March 7, 2025, at the age of 80, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family

Born on December 6, 1944, to the late Harold and Rita Falcon Cowart, Clifton devoted many years to serving his country proudly in the United States Navy....

Renea McWilliams

Renea McWilliams

Mar 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family of Sheri Renea McWilliams announces her sudden passing on March 4, 2025, at the age of 54. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday March 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Word Ministries in Eunice, officiated by Pastor Josh Belt and Jamie Tyler.

Renea was a dedicated homemaker who devoted her life to her family...

Austin G. Smith

Austin G. Smith

Feb 25, 2025

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Austin G. Smith announces his passing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 28, 2025, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice with Father Sam Fontana, Celebrant.

 Austin, born on October 26, 1944, to...

Karl Wayne Fontenot

Karl Wayne Fontenot

Feb 24, 2025

Karl Wayne Fontenot passed away peacefully at his home in Prairieville, on Monday, February 24th, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1943, in Eunice to Weston & Geraldine Fontenot. 

Karl is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mona Hebert Fontenot; daughter, Danae (John) and son, Adam (Megan), 5 grandchildren, Sarah,...

Dustin Paul Aguillard

Dustin Paul Aguillard

Feb 23, 2025

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dustin Paul Aguillard announces his passing on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home at the age of 25. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Guillory Cemetery with Pastor Ron...

Harry Bellard

Harry Bellard

Feb 23, 2025

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harry Bellard announces his passing on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Eunice Manor at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Mausoleum with Father Hampton...

Anthony Fontenot

Anthony Fontenot

Feb 11, 2025

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anthony Fontenot, Sr. announces his passing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Carpenter House in Lafayette at the age of 68. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St....

Keith Anthony Heinen

Keith Anthony Heinen

Feb 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness, the family of Keith A. Heinen announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 67. A beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Keith's warm spirit and infectious laughter touched the lives of everyone who knew him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at St....

Patrick Wayne Fontenot

Patrick Wayne Fontenot

Feb 6, 2025

Patrick Wayne Fontenot, born on May 7, 1949, departed this life on February 6, 2025. Patrick was a devoted husband, loving father, beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, and a cherished friend to many.

A visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Iota on February 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by a funeral service at the Northside Assembly...

Charchelle Armato

Charchelle Armato

Feb 5, 2025

Charchelle Brown Armato, 67, of Eunice, LA passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am with a rosary at 9:15am in the mausoleum of St. Paul’s cemetery in Eunice, LA on Saturday, February 8th, 2025.

Charchelle was the daughter of Curlin Joseph Brown and Dovie Guillory Brown....

Yvonne Miller

Yvonne Miller

Feb 4, 2025

IOTA- With heavy hearts, the family of Yvonne Miller announces her passing on February 4, 2025, at her home in Iota, at the age of 75. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iota, with burial to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, led by Deacon...

Beverly Miller Longman

Beverly Miller Longman

Jan 30, 2025

 Beverly Miller Longman passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Calcutta House in Lafayette, LA surrounded by her loving family. 

 She is survived by her children, Douglas C. Longman, Jr. and his wife Kitty, Stacey (Longman) and her husband Hon, Thomas Frederick, and Scott Longman and his wife Melissa. Known as Memaw, she is survived by seven grandchildren, Conrad...

Anward Joseph Mayeaux, Jr.

Anward Joseph Mayeaux, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

EUNICE-A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice, LA for Anward Joseph Mayeaux, Jr., age 76 who passed away at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Eunice surrounded by his wife, four children, and family. Anward was born in Ville Platte, LA on...