Obituaries

Johnny Hatler

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Johnny Hatler announces his passing on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 70. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Linton “Sonny” Joseph Rougeau, Jr.

Linton “Sonny” Joseph Rougeau, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the age of 80. A Funeral Service will be held at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022 with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

John "Coach B" Burson

EUNICE–On Monday, December 5, 2022 John “Coach B” Burson, husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away at Eunice Manor with his loving family by his side. He was 73. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Kathleen Boone Marcantel

Kathleen Boone Marcantel passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the age of 62. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Frye officiating. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery.

Selina LeJeune

EUNICE-It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Selina LeJeune announces her passing on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel.

Brenda Dupre McGee

MAMOU–A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Brenda Dupre McGee at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Eunice. Father Hampton Davis will be the celebrant of the mass followed by Interment at Reed Cemetery.

Essie Richard Fruge

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Essie Richard Fruge announces her passing on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas. She was 93. A Celebration of Life will be Celebrated at 2 p.m.

Horace Darbonne

BASILE– It is with heavy hearts that the family of Horace Darbonne announces his passing on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Southwind Nursing Home in Crowley at the age of 69. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at St.

Loretta Deshotel West

Loretta Deshotel West passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Chataignier with Father Darren Elridge Celebrant.

Farrell James Ashford

Farrell James Ashford passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Duralde with Father Bala Rayapati Celebrant. Burial will follow in Ashford Cemetery in Basile.