Obituaries

Abigail Ponthier Courville

Abigail Ponthier Courville passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the age of 70. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Courville Cemetery.

Patrick Camille Miller

Patrick Camille Miller passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the age of 63. Arrangements are pending. Cremation will follow services.

Lucille Maria Smith Shamburger

Lucille Maria Smith Shamburger passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the age of 66. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at St. Thomas More with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Frank Lawrence Messina

Frank Lawrence Messina passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur with Father Jay Alexius Celebrant.

Monte William Hoffpauer

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Chapel in Crowley for Monte William Hoffpauer, 64, who passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 12:46 a.m. at Calcutta House in Lafayette. Rev. Christie Brammer will officiate the service.

Tavares Orlando Allen

Tavares Orlando Allen passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 49.

Willie “Daniel” Boone, III

Willie “Daniel” Boone, III passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the age of 39. No Services have been planned at this time.

Nellie “Faye” Francois Delafosse

Nellie “Faye” Francois Delafosse passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the age of 79. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Jane Ellen McGee Ulery

Scottsdale, Arizona Jane Ellen McGee Ulery was a devoted and loving wife, godmother, aunt, sister, and cherished friend to many. She passed away following an unexpected medical event on August 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of grace, generosity, and spirited service. A proud graduate of St.

John Blanchard Jr.

John Blanchard, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the age of 57. No Services have been planned at this time.