Obituaries

Carlos Tejeda Herrera

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carlos Tejeda Herrera announces his passing on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Calcutta House in Lafayette at the age of 50. A Memorial Service may take place at a later time.

Joan Evelyn Burson

EUNICE—A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joan Evelyn Burson on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Eunice, Louisiana. Joan passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 84. A Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m.

Irene Mae Courville

BASILE–It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Irene Mae Courville announces her passing on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home at the age of 94. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile, La.

Cecelia Gayle Manuel Fruge

BASILE– It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Cecelia Gayle Manuel Fruge passed away at Eunice Manor with her loving family by her side. She is 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile.

Jill W. Fuller

IOTA - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jill W. Fuller announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home at the age of 87. A celebration of Jill’s life will be held at a later time, where friends and family can gather to honor the remarkable woman she was.

Jayden Cash Breaux

Jayden Cash Breaux, a cherished son, brother, and grandson, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2025, at the age of fifteen. Born on March 9, 2010, in Opelousas, Louisiana. The visitation services to honor Jayden's life will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday.

Alma Deshotel Tate

Alma Deshotel Tate, age 81, of Eunice, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on September 8,1944, Alma was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Kenneth Dale Cormier Sr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Dale Cormier Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on September 28, 2025, at the age of 76.

Deborah F. Norris

EUNICE–With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Deborah F. Norris, who passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Carpenter House in Lafayette, surrounded by her beloved family. On Friday, October 3, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society will pray a Rosary at 10 a.

Warren “Paul” Leckelt

IOTA–With heavy hearts, the family of Warren “Paul” Leckelt announces his passing on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 67. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m.