Obituaries

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.

Bobby Bufford Miller

IOTA~It is with the heaviest hearts and great sadness that the family of Bobby Miller announces his sudden passing on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Tyler, TX at the age of 65. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St.

Bill Parrie

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bill Parrie announces his passing on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 82. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Frey Cemetery in Mowata with Msgr. Robert Romero Celebrant.

Catherine "Cathy/DeDen" Catimbang Miller

EUNICE~ Sadly, Catherine “Cathy” Miller was senselessly and tragically taken away from us from injuries sustained by an act of domestic violence on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the age of 31. She was a resident of Eunice.

Clemon Allison, Jr.

On Friday, April 3, 2020 at 2:30 p.m., Clemon Allison, Jr., age 80, passed away at his home in Houston, Texas.

Bernice Benoit

Bernice Benoit passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at the age of 81. A private Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Clinton Sensat officiating.

Gene Adam Lavergne

Opelousas-Private Graveside services will be held for Gene Adam Lavergne at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. Gene Lavergne, 68, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place with Our Lord on April 3, 2020, at Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 68.

Ellis Pitre

Ellis Pitre passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at the age of 80. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Billeau Cemetery with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.