Obituaries

Kenneth Glenn Fontenot

Kenneth Glenn Fontenot of Duralde, a dedicated horseshoer and horse trainer, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Opelousas, Louisiana, at the age of 73.

Emily Alfred

Emily Alfred passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the age of 76. Arrangements are pending.

Vivian Guillory Hall

Vivian Guillory Hall passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 85. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Deacon Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Richard

Deacon Thomas Jefferson (TJ) Richard, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 4, 1944, in Crowley, Louisiana, Thomas lived a life rooted in faith, service, and devotion — to his church, his country, and his family.

Linda Ann Beaubouef Jenkins

Linda Ann Beaubouef Jenkins passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the age of 82. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Roger Lee Smith

EUNICE–The family of Roger Lee Smith announces his passing on Monday, April 07, 2025, at Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Chataignier.

Joan Ellen Navarre Richard

IOTA-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joan Ellen Navarre Richard announces her passing on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home at the age of 71. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iota.

Rose Mae Citizen Guillory

Rose Mae Citizen Guillory passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Anthony Green officiating. Burial will follow in Frey Cemetery.

Norman James Duplechin

Norman James Duplechin passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the age of 81. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at St Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Thomas More Cemetery.

Daniel Mosbroker

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Daniel Mosbroker announces his passing on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his sister’s home, surrounded by his wife, siblings and nephews, at the age of 51. No Services have been planned at this time.