Obituaries

John Winston Johnson October 5, 1944 - August 25, 2026

John Winston Johnson, a respected attorney, businessman, community servant, and lifelong resident of the Basile area, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 81.

Constance “Connie” Durio Jaubert

Constance “Connie” Durio Jaubert, age 82, passed away on June 29, 2026. Funeral services were held at Martin & Castille Funeral Home.

Cataleya “Cat Cat” Reece Mott December 1, 2021 - August 7, 2026

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cataleya “Cat Cat” Reece Mott announces her passing on August 7, 2026, at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans at the age of 4.

Bonnie Vidrine Taylor January 5, 1937 - August 8, 2026

EUNICE ~ Bonnie Vidrine Taylor, of Eunice, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 8, 2026, leaving behind a loving family and countless cherished memories. Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1:00 PM until the time of services.

Amanda Lee Rozas Lafleur January 31, 1940 - August 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Amanda Lee Rozas Lafleur announces her peaceful passing on August 6, 2026, the anniversary of her mother’s death in 1968. Born on January 31, 1940, in Eunice, LA, Amanda was the fourth child of Stewart and Florence Rozas.

DeEtte Person Denette November 4, 1972 - August 6, 2026

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of DeEtte Person Denette announces her passing on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home at the age of 53. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Burial followed in St.

Mickey James Guillory February 29, 1940 - August 3, 2026

EUNICE ~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mickey James Guillory announces his passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, at his home with family by his side at the age of 86. Funeral Services will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Eunice United Pentecostal Church.

Deborah May Cristiano November 2, 1958 - July 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Deborah May Cristiano announces her passing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette with loving family at her side at the age of 67. At the request of the family, no services will be held at this time.

John David Carrier March 9, 1965-July 7, 2026

John was born March 9, 1965 to the late Earlyn and Jeanelle Carrier of Eunice, LA. John passed away, surrounded by family, on July 7, 2026 at Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. In death, he gave life by donating his organs.

Harriett Kreswell

Harriett Kreswell passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. A visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Sunday, July 12 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 6 p.m. and will continue on Monday, July 13 from 8 a.m. until time of services.