Obituaries

Kenneth "Papoose" Bushnell

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Kenneth Roy Bushnell, Jr. announces his passing on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was 54. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at St.

Burkman Gotreaux Jr.

Burkman Gotreaux, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Dennis Gotreaux officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

John Woodard Perkins

John Woodard Perkins passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the age of 77. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Jasper Manuel

EUNICE–On, Monday, September 6, 2021, Jasper J. Manuel, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 76. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles.

David McCraney

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of David McCraney announces his passing on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 64. A Celebration of Life was celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.

Mete Alpay

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mete Alpay announces his peaceful passing on Friday, September 3, 2021, in his home at the age of 74. Mete retired from LSUE as an Assistant of Chemistry Professor after working there for 35 years.

James "Jim" Gregory LaFleur

James “Jim” Gregory LaFleur passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the age of 60. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. At the request of family, visitation will be held from 2 p.m.

Patsy Gil Fontenot

Patsy Ruth Gil Fontenot passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Loretta Romain Cormier

Loretta Romain Cormier passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Robert Pitre

Robert Pitre passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the age of 64. No Services have been planned. Robert is survived by one brother, Huey Fontenot and one sister, Gwen Fontenot. He was preceded in death by his father, Curley J. Pitre and his mother, Aline Berzas Fontenot.