Obituaries

Barbara Ann Smith Fontenot

Barbara Ann Smith Fontenot, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Chataignier with Brother Rickey Boone officiating. Burial will follow in Chataignier Baptist Cemetery.

Kenneth Ray Fontenot

Kenneth Ray Fontenot, age 71, was born on October 5, 1954, and passed away on January 29, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father John Dugas serving as Celebrant. Burial followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Justin L. Stagg

Justin L Stagg of Baton Rouge died suddenly while in Farmington NM. Justin is survived by his father, Tom Stagg of Charlotte NC, brother Spencer D Stagg of Lafayette LA, his mother Karen Karabin and stepfather Jerry Karabin of Farmington NM.

Mary Lou Menard LeJeune

Mary Lou Menard LeJeune, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Quirk & Son Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery.

Jennifer Ann Deshotel Ledet

Jennifer Ann Deshotel Ledet, age 55, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Quirk & Son Chapel with Father Sam Fontanta officiating. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery.

Robert James Fontenot

Robert James Fontenot, age 66, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1959, in Mamou, La, and was a resident of Eunice. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall of Eunice.

Kenneth James Lalonde

Kenneth James Lalonde, age 74, passed away on February 5, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Joyce Mae Reed Guillory

Joyce Mae Reed Guillory passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the age of 85. Arrangements are pending.

Charles Guidry Benoit

Charlene Guidry Benoit passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Quirk & Son Chapel with Reverend Alvin Ogea officiating. Burial will follow in Courville Cemetery.

Vernon Charles "Mac" McManus

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Vernon Charles "Mac" McManus, 87 years of age, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Surrounded by his loving family, Vernon was welcomed into heaven in perfect peace.