Obituaries

Donald Ray Laday

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 10 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, in Eunice for Donald Ray Laday, 66, who passed on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Opelousas General Hospital. Rev.

Mrs. Leona Gobert

It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Leona Gobert announces her passing on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 1:40 a.m. at Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitation Center in Eunice. She was 86. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St.

Mary Claire Thibodeaux Soileau

Mary “Claire” Thibodeaux Soileau passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the age of 60. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Helena Fruge Young

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Helena Young announces her passing on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St.

James "Doc" Thibodeaux

EUNICE~It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of their beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend, James Thibodeaux, on February 20, 2021 at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at St.

Lourella “Mrs. Lou” S. Fontenot

EUNICE–It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Lourella S. Fontenot announces her passing on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 93. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Mary Evelda Guillory

Mary Evelda Green Guillory was born April 24, 1934 in Plaquemine Point near Opelousas, Louisiana to Bessie Handy-Green and Joseph Colbert Green. She was the third child of eleven. At age 14, her mother died and she took on all responsibilities of being a mother to her nine brothers and sisters.

Ferrel Ray Reed

Farrel Reed passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 64. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Reverend Kenneth Veillon officiating. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.

Roy Sattler

EUNICE-It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Roy Sattler announces his passing at his home on February 16, 2021 at the age of 75. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice.

Mary Elaine Guillory

Mary “Elaine” Guillory passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the age of 74. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.