Obituaries

Rose Marie Vital Jones

Rose Marie Vital Jones passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the age of 87. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Elton. Reverend Freddie Jack will officiate. Burial will follow at Lorraine Cemetery in Lacassine.

Dr. Ferdinand Joseph DeRouen

EUNICE~It is with the heaviest of hearts and great sadness that the family of Dr. Ferdinand Joseph DeRouen, Jr. announces his passing on Monday, June 26, 2017 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Mass to honor the life and memory of Dr. F. J. "Brother" DeRouen, JR.

Jimmie Dolan Pelloquin

BASILE~Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we announce the passing of Jimmie D. Pelloquin in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, June 26, 2017 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile.

Helen M. Wyble

Helen Merza Wyble, 99 years young, a native of Eunice, Louisiana and resident of Abbeville, Louisiana passed away on June 24, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 30th, at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Msgr. J. Robert Romero officiating.

Wayne Fontenot

MAMOU – Wayne Fontenot was a kind, caring, loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, and a great friend to many. He was an excellent provider for his family; working offshore for many years as a construction foreman. Wayne was known not to waste a moment of his life.

Gloria LaCombe Burge

BASILE~Gloria Burge, a much loved mother, mother in law, grandmother and friend passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Lafayette with loving family by her side. She was 62. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile on Saturday, June 24, 2017.

Laura Arnold Fruge

Laura Arnold Fruge passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at the age of 85. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017, at 11:00 AM. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Fr. Clinton Sensat will officiate.

Felicien Joseph Simon

EUNICE ~ Visitation for Felicien Joseph Simon will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Mathilda Church Center with funeral services following at 11:00 am at St. Mathilda Catholic Church with Father Darren Eldridge officiating. A Rosary will be prayed at 9:00 am.

Doris Arnaud

Doris Arnaud passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017, at the age of 85. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

Linda Frey Campbell

Linda Frey Campbell passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the age of 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 1:00 PM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata. Father Joseph Tran will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery.