Obituaries

Derrick Jacque Perkins

Derrick Jacque Perkins passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 50. A Celebration of Life will be held at Quirk & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Lisa Ann Darbonne Allen

Lisa Ann Darbonne Allen passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the age of 60. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at St. Thomas More with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Howard Thibodeaux Jr.

Howard Thibodeaux, Jr. passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 68. No Services have been planned at this time.

Monica Lynn Dietz Thompson

Monica Lynn Dietz Thompson passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the age of 65. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Richie House of Prayer with Bishop Mike McConnaughey officiating and Pastor Joey Reed assisting. Burial will follow in St.

Normal Lee Higginbotham Istre

IOTA- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Normal Lee Higginbotham Istre announces her passing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at The Calcutta House in Lafayette at the age of 78. On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, a Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m.

Susan Ann Tims Lomas

Susan Ann Tims Lomas, born on August 24, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2025, in Opelousas, Louisiana, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice September 5 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Andrew Bates.

Michael “Mike” Manuel

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Michael “Mike” Manuel announces his passing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Maison D’Acadiens in Basile surrounded by his family at the age of 67. At the family’s request, no services will be held at this time.

Michael James LaFleur

Michael James LaFleur passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 68. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Linda Gailen Oliver Stelly

Linda Gailen Oliver Stelly passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 79. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Cremation will follow services with interment of her ashes at St.

Mary Ann Fontenot

Mary Ann Fontenot passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 70. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gregory Fontenot officiating. Burial will follow in St. Julien Cemetery.