Obituaries

Berna Babineaux Mire

Berna Babineaux Mire passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the age of 81. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Burial will follow in Ortego Cemetery.

Gerald Ray Amy

Gerald Ray Amy passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the age of 68. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Pilgrim Rest Fellowship Hall. Interment of his ashes will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.

Jimmy Fontenot, Sr.

Jimmy Fontenot, Sr. passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 80. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

Derek “DJ” Joel Stout

Derek “DJ” Joel Stout passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the age of 35. No Services have been planned at this time.

Ashley Steinfeldt

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ashley Steinfeldt announces her unexpected passing on November 16, 2025 at the age of 45. Services will be held at Ardoin’s chapel on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. with David Guillory officiating.

Genevieve Bellemin Manuel

Genevieve Bellemin Manuel, a beloved educator, devoted wife, and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. A Mass will take place at St. Anthony Catholic Church on November 14, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m.

Elverta Marcantel Fruge

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elverta Marcantel Fruge announces her passing on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 97. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at St.

Harold Palmer

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harold Palmer announces his passing on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

James "Ed" Bertrand

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of James “Ed” Bertrand announces his passing on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home with loved ones by his side at the age of 76. Private memorial services will be held at a later time.

Preston “Willie” Richard

Preston “Willie” Richard, 87, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on April 18, 1938, Willie lived most of his life in Eunice, Louisiana.