Obituaries

Elaine C. Guillory

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Elaine C. Guillory in the comfort of her own home with loving family by her side. She was 77. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Hampton Davis officiating.

Murris Vidrine Gorley

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the children of Murris Vidrine Gorley announce her passing on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her home at the age of 81. A private graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

Anna Mae Doucet Thibodeaux

Mrs. Anna Mae Doucet Thibodeaux, 72, departed this life on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. She was born August 1, 1947, to Carlton and Elizabeth Joyce Doucet in Eunice. She worked for Calcasieu Parish School Board as an educator for 35 years.

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.