Obituaries

Gwendolyn Darleen Stringer

Gwendolyn Darleen Stringer passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the age of 55. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Barbara Ann Richard Ogea

Barbara Ann Richard Ogea passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the age of 83. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Unity Baptist Church with Reverend Greg Gaspard officiating. Burial will follow in First Baptist Church Cemetery in Chataignier.

Donvan "Donnie" Lavergne

With heavy hearts, the family of Donvan “Donnie” Lavergne announces his peaceful passing on December 11, 2024. Born on December 5, 1954, in Eunice to William and Thelma Clavier Lavergne, he passed away after a long battle with cancer. Donnie enjoyed writing, golfing and watching sports.

Gary Lee Higginbotham

Gary Lee Higginbotham passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the age of 68. No Services have been planned at this time.

Amynth Lavergne Dies Winn

Amynth Lavergne Dies Winn passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the age of 97. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Edwards Cemetery.

Shirley Monier Meyer

Shirley Monier Meyer passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the age of 75. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Candice Lynn Atchison

Candice Lynn Atchison passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the age of 49. No Services have been planned at this time.

Patricia “Pat” Ann Leeper Pitre

Patricia “Pat” Ann Leeper Pitre passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the age of 68. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, celebrant, Fr. Hampton Davis . Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Ville Platte.

Joey Vidrine

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Joey Vidrine announces his passing on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Savoy Medical Center in Mamou at the age of 49. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1 p.m.

Devena “Dee” Deshotels Moody

EUNICE-Devena “Dee” Deshotels Moody of Eunice passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 100. At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, December 6, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m.