Obituaries

Betty Fontenot Guillory

Betty Fontenot Guillory passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the age of 88. No Services have been planned at this time.

Kathryn Landreneau

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kathryn “Cathy” Sue Landreneau announces her passing on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 68 . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice.

Joseph Larry Citizen

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Larry Citizen announces his passing on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 4:25 p.m. at his residence. He was 64. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Starlight Baptist Church in Rayne.

Bennett Charles Guidry I

Mr. Bennett Charles Guidry I, 83, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Bennett was born and raised in Mermentau, La. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps before settling down and raising his family.

Lucien Joseph Montelaro

EUNICE–It’s with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Lucien Joseph Montelaro would like to announce his sudden and unexpected death on May 06, 2023 at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. He was 79. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. at St.

Tommy Francois

Tommy Francois passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the age of 83. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Weathered and Rev. John Campbell officiating. Cremation will follow.

Sandra Bertrand Lasage

Sandra Bertrand Lasage passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Duralde with Father Blaine Clement Celebrant. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery in T-Mamou.

Mark Green Jr.

It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Green Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:12 p.m. in Opelousas. He was 78. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Golden Star Baptist Church in Eunice.

Judy Guillory

It is with great sadness that the family of Judy Guillory announces her passing on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 4:23 a.m. at her residence in Lafayette. She was 69. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Progressive Baptist Church in Iota.

Jude Richard Bird

Jude Richard Bird, 76, from Eunice, passed away on April 12, 2023 in Phayao, Thailand after a lengthy illness. Jude was a graduate of St. Edmund High School class of 1964, and received his bachelor’s of science degree from USL and a masters degree from LSU.