Obituaries

Russell John Armond Sr.

Russell John Armond, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the age of 64. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Russell Armond, Jr. moderator. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Virginia Fontenot Ledet

Virginia Fontenot Ledet passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the age of 77. A Memorial Service will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Phillip Pitre officiating.

Michael “BoBo” Balque, Sr.

Michael “BoBo” Balque, Sr. passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 76. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Word Ministries with Bishop B.K. Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Travelers Baptist Cemetery.

Dustin Cole Bourque

Dustin Cole Bourque passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the age of 39. A Private Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dennis Gotreaux officiation. Burial followed in St. Louis Cemetery.

Joseph “Joe” Charles Benoit, Jr.

Joseph “Joe” Charles Benoit, Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 74. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Joe’s grandson, Louis Roy, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

Etta Marie Daigle Manuel

Etta Marie Daigle Manuel passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the age of 82. No Services have been planned at this time.

Willard "Squealer" Miller

IOTA– It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Willard Miller on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 6 p.m.

James Glenn Jorden

James Glenn Jorden, 69, of Sunnyside, N.Y., passed away on Oct. 2, 2023, at home. James was born on Aug. 6, 1954, in Opelousas, La., to Billy Wayne Jorden and Glenora Jory Jorden. He graduated from Eunice (La.) High School and Louisiana State University, where he majored in theater.

Linda Marcantel

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Linda Marcantel announces her passing on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 74.

Mary Tate Collier

Mary Tate Collier passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the age of 101. No Services have been planned at this time.