Obituaries

Gloria Mae Gautreaux Darbonne

Gloria Mae Gautreaux Darbonne passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the age of 81. No Services have been planned at this time.

Melvin "Bob" Fontenot

With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Melvin “Bob” Fontenot, of New Boston, TX at the age of 91 on October 16, 2025 while in Hospice Care in Texarkana, TX. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Gerald Adam Benoit

Gerald Adam Benoit passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the age of 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

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.