Obituaries

DJ "Jay" Johnson

A visitation honoring Doreston's life will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on June 27, 2025. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. June 28, 2025 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where family and friends will gather to celebrate his remarkable life.

Melvin Curtis Bellow

Melvin Curtis Bellow passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Thomas More Cemetery.

Earl “EJ” Joseph Fuselier

Earl “EJ” Joseph Fuselier passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the age of 76. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Quirk & Son Chapel with Reverend Weston Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Walter C. Thibodeaux

EUNICE–The family of Walter C. Thibodeaux announces his passing on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Opelousas General Health System at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. Burial will follow in the St.

Jeanellen “Nell” Bergeaux Soileau

Jeanellen “Nell” Bergeaux Soileau passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 65.

Carla L. Manuel

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carla L. Manuel announces her passing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou at the age of 63. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Timothy Edward Bihm

Timothy Edward Bihm passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the age of 69. No Services have been planned at this time.

Charles "Charlie" "Bill" "Junior" Guillory

Charles "Charlie" "Bill" "Junior" Guillory, a beloved figure in the Eunice community, passed away on June 12, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Mass in celebration of Charlie's life will be held on June 17, 2025, at St.

Shelton Tate

Shelton Tate, age 85, of Eunice, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by family. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Deola Arnaud Deshotel

Deola Arnaud Deshotel, a beloved member of Eunice, Louisiana, left this world on June 10, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of her cherished family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.