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Lona B. Sonnier

Lona B. Sonnier

Mar 22, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025  at 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Lona B. Sonnier, 95, who passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.  The Rev. J. Aaron Melancon, Pastor at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony. Interment will be in St. Theresa Cemetery...

Miguel Angel Lopez-Oliva

Miguel Angel Lopez-Oliva

Mar 21, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm  in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Miguel Angel Lopez-Oliva, 40, who passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.

Visitation hours will be observed at Walters Funeral Home on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 10:00...

Everett James Duhon

Everett James Duhon

Mar 19, 2025

Everett James Duhon, son of Courtney Wright and Brandon Duhon of Lafayette, entered into this world for a brief time on March 19, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:30 pm in the Infant Rest section of Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Father Manny Fernandez will conduct the services. 

Words of comfort and peace can be left...

Rose Faucheux Lee

Rose Faucheux Lee

Mar 19, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Basil Catholic Church for Rose Faucheux Lee, 70, who passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The Rev. Donavan Labbe, Pastor of St. Basil Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.

Visitation will...

Eugene F. Rachal

Eugene F. Rachal

Mar 12, 2025

With full hearts and deep gratitude for his life, the family announces memorial services to be held Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at Walters Funeral Home for Eugene Francis "Gene" Rachal, who passed from this world and into the embrace of Love on March 12, 2025.

He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather—steadfast, generous, and kind. He had...

Dominique Marie Antoine

Dominique Marie Antoine

Mar 12, 2025

Service times are pending for Dominique Antoine, 71, who passed away March 12, 2025 at her residence.

Survivors include husband, Eugene Antoine of Lafayette; two sisters; Martine DeDecker of France and Genevieve Decuir of Marksville, La.; and one brother, Alain DeDecker of Belgium.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean and Odette DeDecker.

Dominique was born in the Democratic Republic of...

Matthew A. Hillman

Matthew A. Hillman

Mar 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matthew Alan Hillman, who left us on March 5, 2025, at the age of 42. Born on September 1, 1982, Matthew was a beloved son, brother, godfather, uncle, professional, and friend to many.

Catholic funeral services will be held Friday, March 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel...

Geraldine Venable

Geraldine Venable

Feb 28, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm at St. John Berchmans Church in Cankton for Geraldine Venable, 81, who passed away February 28, 2025 at her residence. Father Kenneth Domingue will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be Zachary Venable and Logan Venable....

Marietta LaFosse

Marietta LaFosse

Feb 25, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Marietta LaFosse, 78, who passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.  Deacon Art Bakeler will officiate the ceremony.

Visitation hours will be observed at Walters Funeral Home on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until time of services...

Patrick Enard, Sr.

Patrick Enard, Sr.

Feb 13, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette for Patrick Enard Sr., 68, who passed away February 13, 2025. Reverend Monsignor Ronald Broussard will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Interment will follow the service in...

Annie Rose Meche

Annie Rose Meche

Feb 13, 2025

Annie Rose Hebert Meche, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Reverend Brian Taylor will officiate the Mass and conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be...

Barbara Chiapetta

Barbara Chiapetta

Feb 6, 2025

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Barbara Chiapetta, 92, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Iberia Manor North. Pastor Chad Thibodeaux, Pastor at Vatican Baptist Church, will officiate the ceremony. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens immediately following the...

David Edgar Citron IV

David Edgar Citron IV

Feb 4, 2025

Christian funeral services will be held Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for David Edgar “Brooks” Citron IV, who passed away on February 4, 2025 after a lengthy battle with osteosarcoma. He was 49 years old. 

Reverend Monsignor Keith DeRouen, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Opelousas will conduct...

Steven "Steve" H. Wiley

Steven "Steve" H. Wiley

Jan 29, 2025

A Celebration of Life honoring Steven "Steve" Wiley will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Live Oak Room at Walters Funeral Home. He passed away at his home on January 29, 2025, at 68 years old.

Survivors include his children, Stephanie (Bryan) Fetsch of Maurice, and Michael (Christian) Wiley of Ville Platte; one sister, Jean Wiley...

Mary Kathryn Short

Mary Kathryn Short

Jan 27, 2025

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Mary Kathryn Short, 62, who passed away January 27, 2025. Deacon Art Bakeler will conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be her two children, Amber Michelle Short-Torres and Andre George Beverly, Sr. Jodi Bollich, organist and soloist, will perform,...

Charles R. Taylor

Charles R. Taylor

Jan 13, 2025

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Charles R. Taylor, 90, who passed away January 13, 2025. Pastor Chad E. Nora of Progressive Baptist Church will conduct the funeral services. Interment will follow the services in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. 

Survivors include his children, Catherine (Carl) Creduer of...

Willis M. Guilbeau

Willis M. Guilbeau

Jan 9, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30 am at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Grand Coteau for Willis M. Guilbeau, 89, who passed away January 9, 2025. Reverend Monsignor Keith DeRouen, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels in Opelousas will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral...

Debra Bourque

Debra Bourque

Dec 26, 2024

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Debra "Debbie" Bourque, 67, who passed away December 26, 2024 in New Orleans. Father Gregory Chauvin, pastor of St. Jules Church, will conduct the funeral services. Interment will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Scott.

Survivors include her...

Willie Benoit

Willie Benoit

Dec 17, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 20, 2024 at 12:30 pm in St. Elizabeth Seton Church for Willie Benoit, 91, who passed away December 17, 2024 at the Carpenter House. Father Brian Harrington, pastor of Our Lady of Sacred Heart in Church Point, will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral...

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;...

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