Obituaries

Eunice, Basile & Iota, Louisiana Obituaries

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

Bertha "Buddie" Babb

Bertha "Buddie" Babb

Aug 28, 2020

Bertha "Buddie" Ann Bellemin Babb, is at peace now and praising her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in heaven.  She passed away peacefully in the morning hours of August 28, 2020, in Houston, TX. Buddie was born on August 23, 1939 in Grand Coteau, LA, to Peter Joseph and Mathilde Guidry Bellemin. She was a member at Mary Queen...

Pastor James Cart Jr.

Pastor James Cart Jr.

Aug 27, 2020

IOTA~ Pastor James Vernon Cart, Jr, 68, left us unexpectedly on Thursday, August 27, 2020. A Celebration of Pastor Cart’s life will be held on Tuesday, September 1st at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Iota. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery with Br. William Wesson officiating.

James was a resident of Houston,...

Willie Dietz

Willie Dietz

Aug 21, 2020

IOTA~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Willie Dietz announces his passing at the age of 85 on Friday, August 21, 2020 in the comfort of his home. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iota. Burial will follow in the Iota City...

Paul Hofstetter, Jr

Paul Hofstetter, Jr

Aug 15, 2020

Mr. Paul Hofstetter, Jr. passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Basile Care Center at the age of 79.

Paul was born on March 28, 1941, in New Orleans, LA.  His parents, Paul and Lucille Mitchell Hofstetter.

At his request, no service will be held.

Patricia Gaspard

Patricia Gaspard

Aug 11, 2020

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Patricia L. Gaspard announces her passing on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Camelot Place in Crowley at the age of 77.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow...

Sylvia Bourque

Sylvia Bourque

Aug 2, 2020

On Sunday, August 2, 2020, Sylvia Ann O’Pry Bourque passed away peacefully in her sleep.  She was 84 years old.  Sylvia was the mother of seven children, eighteen grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.  Mom was a great cook and loved preparing meals for everyone.  That love led her to enter the workforce later in...

Rena Dupre

Rena Dupre

Jul 31, 2020

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the son of Rena B. Dupre announces her passing on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Eunice Manor at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 03, 2020 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice. Entombment will follow in the St. Paul Mausoleum with Deacon...

Allen Manuel

Allen Manuel

Jul 29, 2020

Allen J. Manuel passed away on July 29, 2020 at his residence in Eunice at the age of 84. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 31, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Father Hampton Davis, officiating.

Allen was a native of...

Dustin Thompson

Dustin Thompson

Jul 24, 2020

EUNICE~Our hearts are filled with sorrow as the family announces the unexpected loss of Dustin Chase Thompson, a loving father, son, grandchild, brother, uncle and friend. He was 28. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 01, 2020 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Turkey...

Aj Ardoin

Aj Ardoin

Jul 17, 2020

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Arole “AJ” Ardoin announces his unexpected passing on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Acadian Medical Center at the age of 41 years. A Celebration of Life will take place at 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice with Minister...

Austin Brown

Austin Brown

Jun 29, 2020

IOTA~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Austin Brown announces his passing at the age of 91 on June 29, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 02, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota....

Nathan Miller

Nathan Miller

Jun 25, 2020

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the loss of our beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend, Nathan Miller on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. He was 93. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at...

Harold Hebert

Harold Hebert

Jun 25, 2020

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the children of Harold J. Hebert announces his passing on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the age of 62. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice. Private graveside service will be held at St. Augustine Mausoleum in Basile...

Frank Zaunbrecher

Frank Zaunbrecher

Jun 21, 2020

EUNICE~The family announces, with heavy hearts and great sadness, the death of Frank August Zaunbrecher at the age of 43. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Word Ministries in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Frey Cemetery with Pastor Jamie Tyler of Our Savior’s Church in Eunice officiating....

Gregory Hebert

Gregory Hebert

Jun 19, 2020

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Gregory J. Hebert announces his passing on Friday, June 19, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 22, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church...

Esther Ardoin

Esther Ardoin

Jun 16, 2020

BASILE~It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Esther Jean Ardoin announces her passing on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving family by her side. She was 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at St....

John D. Fontenot

John D. Fontenot

Jun 9, 2020

IOTA-It is with the heavy hearts that the family of John D. Fontenot announces his passing on Tuesday, June 09, 2020 at the age of 59 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iota. Burial...

Betty Strachan

Betty Strachan

Jun 6, 2020

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Betty Stahl Strachan announces her passing on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side.  She was 71.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home with Fr. Hampton...

Irma Andrus

Irma Andrus

Jun 3, 2020

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Irma A. Andrus announces her passing on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side. She was 83.  A  Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 14, 2020  at First Baptist Church in...

Linda Thibodeaux

Linda Thibodeaux

Jun 2, 2020

EUNICE~Our mom, Linda L. Thibodeaux, passed away on Tuesday, June 02, 2020 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side at the age of 69.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday, June 05, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Mt....