Obituaries

Betrella Daigle Prather

Betrella Daigle Prather passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Roland David Deloach

MAMOU–Funeral services will be held for Roland David Deloach on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice and will be conducted by Deacon Chuck Ortego. Burial will follow in the Savoy Lafleur Cemetery in Perchville.

Melvie Joseph Blanchard

EUNICE–Melvie Joseph Blanchard passed away on June 29, 2023 at the age of 95 in his home in Eunice, Louisiana. He was born on November 23, 1927 in Church Point, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Cynthia “Cindy” Thibodeaux Chapman

Cynthia “Cindy” Thibodeaux Chapman passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her home in Conroe, Texas at the age of 65. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held immediately after from 11 a.m.

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Lemoine Zorn

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Lemoine Zorn, age 67, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 23, 2023. She succumbed to her long fight with cancer while surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m.

Woodrow “Ted” Theodore Salling

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts the family of Woodrow “Ted” Theodore Salling announces his passing on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Opelousas General Hospital at the age 82 with family by his side. Woodrow’s life will be celebrated on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.

Berline Boone

EUNICE–On the beautiful evening of June 20, 2023, a loving and kindhearted mother and grandmother, Berline Boone passed away in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at St.

Joshua Lane Boone

Joshua Lane Boone passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the age of 38. A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rickey Boone officiating.

Patricia Joan (Lewis) Roosa

Patricia Joan (Lewis) Roosa, 91, left this earthly realm on Sunday, June 18, 2023, after courageously struggling with Parkinsons. Patricia (Pat) was born on October 17, 1931, in Beaver Township, Ohio, the youngest of the six children of William Marion Lewis and Sarah Ada Viola (Dimond) Lewis.

Sidney “Gilbert” Bertrand

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the loss of our loved one, Sidney “Gilbert” Bertrand who passed away, on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Oak Lane Nursing Home. He was 76.