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David Livingston

David Livingston

Nov 19, 2024

Lafayette resident David Livingston passed away suddenly on the morning of November 19, 2024. He was 85 years old. 

He is survived by his wife Susan Livingston; four children, Kim Laliberte and husband Dwayne, Beth Livingston and Ray Boudreaux, Marse Livingston, and Claire Livingston; one brother, Larry Livingston & wife Sheila; one granddaughter, Kristyn Freyou & husband Kaleb; one great-granddaughter Wren;...

Richard Steve Johnston, Sr.

Richard Steve Johnston, Sr.

Nov 18, 2024

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Richard Steve Johnston, Sr., 78, who passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Donald Johnston will conduct the services. Interment will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation hours will be observed on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 9:00...

Sadie Miller Cormier

Sadie Miller Cormier

Nov 14, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm in St. John Berchmans Church in Cankton for Sadie Miller Cormier, age 95, who passed away on November 14, 2024, at her residence in Carencro. Reverend Monsignor Russell Harrington will be the Celebrant of the Mass and conduct the funeral services. Con-celebrants will be...

Donna Parker

Donna Parker

Nov 10, 2024

Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Donna Parker, 76, who passed away on November 10, 2024. Father William Schambough, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Milton, will conduct the services. Lector will be her granddaughter, Nicole Parker. Private inurnment services will be in St. Patrick...

Alan Joseph Guidry

Alan Joseph Guidry

Nov 9, 2024

Alan Joseph Guidry passed away on November 9, 2024 at his residence in Scott. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home. The family requests that visitation be observed on Thursday from 12:00 PM until the time of service. Services will be followed by burial with military...

Donald James Begnaud

Donald James Begnaud

Oct 20, 2024

Lafayette resident Donald James Begnaud, 77, passed away October 20, 2024 at his residence. Private, family services are scheduled in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Kelly Mitchell and her husband Harold of Lafayette; son, Ross Edward Begnaud of New Orleans; sister, Barbara Breaux of Lafayette; and three grandchildren, James Michael Kelly of Longmont, CO, Justin Lee Kelly of...

Margan Anne Soudelier

Margan Anne Soudelier

Oct 9, 2024

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Margan Anne Soudelier, who passed away October 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old.

Rev. Msgr. Keith DeRouen, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Church will conduct the funeral services. Jodi Bollich, organist and soloist,...

James Larry Blount, Sr.

James Larry Blount, Sr.

Sep 27, 2024

James Larry Blount, Sr., 82, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024.

James is survived by his son, James Larry Blount, Jr. of Lafayette; his two daughters, Cynthia Nolen of Oakdale, and Angela Eichler of Opelousas; seven grandchildren, Jaleigh Blount, Jocelyn Blount, and Jade Blount of Lafayette, James Tyler Mancil of Kinder, Kali Mancil of Oakdale, Justin Molbert of Opelousas, and...

Ella M. Gary

Ella M. Gary

Sep 27, 2024

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Ella M. Gary, 91, who passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. Deacon Cliff Tanner will officiate the ceremony. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens immediately following the services. 

Visitation hours will be observed at Walters Funeral Home on Tuesday, October...

Rodney Verret

Rodney Verret

Sep 26, 2024

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Rodney Verret, 87, who passed away September 26, 2024 at his home in Opelousas. Beau Dore, pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City and nephew of Rodney's, will conduct the funeral services. Charlene Howard, a special friend of Rodney's,...

Paul D. Guidry

Paul D. Guidry

Sep 26, 2024

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 between the hours of 12:30 -4:00 pm at the Lions Club Hall (112 Abigayles Row, Scott) for Paul Dwayne "PD" Guidry, who passed away on September 26, 2024.He is survived by his daughter, Leah Rae Guidry; grandson, Logan Phillip Rachal; siblings, Ronald (Vee) Guidry, Sandra Guidry, and Victoria Breaux; sister-in-law,...

Michael Wayne LeCoq

Michael Wayne LeCoq

Sep 10, 2024

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 13, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Michael Wayne LeCoq, 69, who passed away September 10, 2024. Deacon Art Bakeler will conduct the funeral services. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. 

Survivors include three daughters, Alisha Babin and her husband Christopher, Andrea Miller and her husband...

Charles "Randy" Begnaud

Charles "Randy" Begnaud

Sep 9, 2024

Charles “Randy” Begnaud passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. 

He is survived by five sisters, Brenda Kunak (Jason), Barbara Gauthier (Conrad), Rachel Dugas (Tony), Jessica Brasseaux (Dennis), and Phyllis Begnaud; one son, Brad Begnaud (Amie); one daughter, Raini Matte (Red); one grandson, Dylan Begnaud (Keirsten); two grand-daughters, Jazlyn Williams and J’Lynn Williams; two great-grandchildren, Emmarie and Dallas; four step-grandchildren, Demond,...

Marrella Ann Guidry Hebert

Marrella Ann Guidry Hebert

Sep 4, 2024

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Marrella Ann Guidry Hebert, 79, who passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The Rev. Msgr. Keith DeRouen will officiate the ceremony. Interment will immediately follow the service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. 

Visitation hours will be observed at Walters...

Carolyn Gail Walters

Carolyn Gail Walters

Aug 30, 2024

A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Carolyn Walters, 82, who passed away August 30, 2024 at her home. Deacon Art Bakeler will conduct the funeral services. Interment will follow the service in Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings.

Survivors include her three children,...

John E. Jagneaux

John E. Jagneaux

Aug 26, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm in St. Peter Church of Carencro for John E Jagneaux, 92, who passed away August 26, 2024 at The Carpenter House. Father Christopher Cambre, pastor of St. Peter Church, will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Charlotte...

Leota Castille

Leota Castille

Aug 22, 2024

Leota Louise Domingue Castille passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving son, Jeffery, and other family members.

Leota was born November 30, 1949 in Sunset, Louisiana. In 1968, she graduated high school from the Academy of Immaculate Conception, and then she attended T.H. Harris in Opelousas, achieving a nursing degree in 1971.

Leota had a successful nursing...

Bryan J. Espree

Bryan J. Espree

Aug 18, 2024

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Bryan J. Espree, 74, who passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Pastor Shelton Clay will officiate the ceremony. Interment will take place at a later date. 

Visitation hours will be observed at Walters Funeral Home on Monday, August...

Alfreda "Tut" Harris

Alfreda "Tut" Harris

Aug 18, 2024

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Breaux Bridge Pentecostals for Alfreda “Tut” Harris, 93, who passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Pastor Jonathan Haygood will officiate the ceremony. Interment will immediately follow the service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Lafayette. 

Visitation hours will be observed at Breaux Bridge Pentecostals on Saturday, August...

Madeline Marie Landry

Madeline Marie Landry

Aug 15, 2024

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Madeline Marie Landry, 76, who passed away August 15, 2024. 

The family will receive visitors between the hours of 12:00 - 2:00 pm prior to the service at Walters Funeral Home.

Madeline was born February 5, 1948 to Wallace (“Snook”)...

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