Obituaries

Irene B. Ortego

EUNICE–With heavy hearts, the family of Irene B. Ortego announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Carpenter House in Lafayette at the age of 80. A Celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m.

Lynda Joyce Hoyer Willis

Lynda Joyce Hoyer Willis passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the age of 77. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

James "Butch" H. Shelton, III

James H. Shelton III, affectionately known as “Butch,” passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 64. He was born on May 20, 1960, in McAlester, OK, to Betty Lou (Dunn) and James H. Shelton, Jr.

Cheryl Ann Vizena

Cheryl Ann Vizena, (Cherie to those who loved her) a devout Catholic and loving mother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family.

Dr. “Randy” Randall A. Bergeron

Dr. “Randy” Randall A. Bergeron passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the age of 70. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Mike Sucharski Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Deanna Young Prather

Deanna Young Prather passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the age of 80. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Swanson officiating. Entombment will follow in S. Paul Mausoleum.

Carl Cart

Carl passed away on the 28th of September at the age of 76. He was at home surrounded by his wife and daughters. Carl was an auto mechanic from the age of 17 and was self employed for 50 of those years.

Mary Jane Bertrand Blanchard

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Jane Bertrand Blanchard, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who left this world Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family.

Magan “Maga” Bellard

BASILE–With heavy hearts the family of Magan “Maga” Bellard announces her passing on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette at the age of 47.

Larry James LaFleur

Larry James LaFleur passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the age of 71. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shawn Fontenot officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery