Obituaries

Veil David "Sonny" DeVillier

I think, often, that if I had an obituary to write for myself, it would probably say something like ‘Family, Fraternity, and University.’” -Sonny DeVillier, 1995. Veil David “Sonny” DeVillier, was born March 25, 1935, and died of COVID-19 on April 17, 2020, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Elden C. "Bada' Sonnier

EUNICE-It is with great sadness that the family of Elden “Bada” Sonnier, 82, of Eunice, announces his passing. Elden passed away peacefully in his sleep at 9 a.m., Sunday April 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Elton Darbonne

Elton Darbonne passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 84. A Private Graveside Service will be held on Monday, April 20, 2020 at St Louis Cemetery with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating.

Joey Chapman

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joey Chapman announces his passing on Friday, April 17, 2020, at the Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 49. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020 ,at the St.

Harry Lee Blanchard

Harry Lee Blanchard passed away on Wednesday, April 15 at the age of 71. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17 at St. Paul Mausoleum with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

Rita Fontenot Granger

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rita Fontenot Granger announces her passing on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Maison De Lafayette at the age of 69. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Calvary Cemetery officiated by Fr. Matthew Hebert.

Shirley Thompson Ortego

Shirley Thompson Ortego passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the age of 79. A Private Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at St. Paul Mausoleum with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Shirley was an assistant librarian at the Eunice Public Library for thirty-two years.

Elaine Marie Newman

Elaine Marie Manuel Newman, 69, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at her residence in Lafayette. Elaine was born May 1, 1950, in Eunice and was a long-time resident of Acadiana. She graduated from Basile High School and went on to attend McNeese State University, obtaining a bachelor’s degree.

Theresa Pitre LeJeune

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Theresa P. LeJeune announces her passing on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Eunice Manor at the age of 91. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the Protestant Cemetery with Pastor Mike Fontenot officiating.

Jane Vizena Burge

BASILE-It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Jane Vizena Burge announces her passing on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. She was 82. A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St.