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Ville Platte, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ville Platte, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Jeanette Guillory

Jeanette Guillory

May 7, 2024

VILLE PLATTE – Jeanette Guillory, a cherished wife, devoted mother, adored grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. Burial will follow...

Betty Fontenot Wiggins

Betty Fontenot Wiggins

May 5, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Betty Fontenot Wiggins, 94, of Ville Platte at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 11:30 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  Burial will follow in the Evangeline Memorial Park Mausoleum.

 

A lifelong resident of Ville Platte, Mrs. Wiggins passed away peacefully at 7:30 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at...

James Olen Dupre

James Olen Dupre

May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON – James Olen Dupre passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 79.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 6, 2024, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA, officiated by Father James Brady.

James was born on October 24, 1944, in Opelousas, LA...

George H. "Butch" Buller, Jr.

George H. "Butch" Buller, Jr.

Apr 30, 2024

George H. "Butch" Buller, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family, at the age of 82. Born on November 21, 1941, in Ville Platte, LA, Butch was a kind-hearted soul who touched the lives of many through his work and his vibrant personality. A Mass of...

Pauline LeBas LeCoq

Pauline LeBas LeCoq

Apr 30, 2024

Pauline LeBas LeCoq, a lifelong resident of Ville Platte, LA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 57. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.

 

Pauline...

Rose Deshotels

Rose Deshotels

Apr 23, 2024

VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Rose Deshotels at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Pine Prairie, LA.  Burial will take place in St. Peter's Cemetery.



Rose Deshotels, 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Pine Prairie, LA. She was born on May 30, 1958 in...

Mary Lourie Richard Sylvester

Mary Lourie Richard Sylvester

Apr 22, 2024

VILLE PLATTE - Mary Lourie Richard Sylvester, a beloved homemaker and mother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family at her residence on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 98. Born in Plaisance, LA, on November 15, 1925, Lourie was known for her warm personality and unwavering love for her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Myra Ann Roberie

Myra Ann Roberie

Apr 19, 2024

Myra Ann Roberie, a devoted wife, mother, and artist peacefully passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 55. To honor Myra’s extraordinary life a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte beginning at 6:30 PM. Deacon Ben Soileau will preside over the service.

Myra's roots in Ville...

Elizabeth Jane Ortego Guillory

Elizabeth Jane Ortego Guillory

Apr 14, 2024

Elizabeth "Libby" Jane Ortego Guillory, a cherished resident of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 74. Born on March 27, 1950, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her community. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred...

Tommy Phillip Soileau

Tommy Phillip Soileau

Apr 14, 2024

Tommy Phillip Soileau, age 63, son of Nolan and Emma Joyce Soileau, was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana on August 20, 1960. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his residence in Carencro, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Our Lady Queen of...

Dustin Joshua "Poose" Fontenot

Dustin Joshua "Poose" Fontenot

Apr 6, 2024

Dustin Joshua "Poose" Fontenot, a compassionate and hardworking machinist and painter, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Bayou Chicot, Louisiana, at the age of 43. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Burial will follow in the...

Robert "Bobby" Paul Helmer

Robert "Bobby" Paul Helmer

Mar 15, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Helmer, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. A celebration of life will be hosted by Bayou Chicot United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 30th, with visitation beginning at 9:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am.

Bobby was born on July 12, 1951 to Laurant and Eudora Helmer. He...

Doloris "Dee" Sebastien Sylvester

Doloris "Dee" Sebastien Sylvester

Mar 11, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Doloris "Dee" Sebastien Sylvester, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on March 11, 2024. Known affectionately as Dee, she leaves behind a legacy brimming with...

Elaine Fontenot Soileau

Elaine Fontenot Soileau

Mar 2, 2024

VILLE PLATTE – Elaine Fontenot Soileau passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family in Opelousas, LA, on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the age of 86.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 1:00 PM.  A Burial will follow at Sacred Heart of Jesus Mausoleum....

Clinton Ardoin, Sr.

Clinton Ardoin, Sr.

Feb 24, 2024

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services for Clinton Ardoin, Sr. will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte, Louisiana.  Burial will follow in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery with Father Stephen Pellessier officiating services.  Clinton passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Ville Platte at...

Melissa Ann Bonnette

Melissa Ann Bonnette

Feb 21, 2024

VILLE PLATTE - Melissa Ann "Missy" Bonnette passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Alexandria, Louisiana at the age of 50. A Celebration of Life will be hosted at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with Reverend Kevin West presiding over the service.

 

Missy was born...

Louella Pitre

Louella Pitre

Feb 11, 2024

Lou Ella Pitre, 97, of Lafayette, LA, sadly left us on Sunday, February 11, 2024, following rapidly declining heart failure. She was a dear mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin, and friend. She spent her life pouring herself out for others. She was very loved and is greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her father, Adeol Fuselier, mother,...

Mack Wallace Blood

Mack Wallace Blood

Feb 4, 2024

Mack Wallace Blood, a resident of Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte, earned his wings and met Jesus on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the age of 81.   He was born on Sunday, February 15, 1942, to Charles Blood and Julia Carpenter in Evangeline Parish where he grew up on the banks of Bayou Cocodrie.  Mack was a...

Jennifer Ann Ortego

Jennifer Ann Ortego

Feb 3, 2024

Jennifer "Taunt Jenny" Ortego, a beloved member of the Ville Platte community, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the age of 70.  Jenny was born on Saturday, November 7, 1953, in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Marius and Theresa Tate Ortego and was a lifelong resident of Ville Platte.  She attended USL and earned a degree in education and...

Delores G. Messer Blood

Delores G. Messer Blood

Jan 16, 2024

TURKEY CREEK—Delores G. Messer Blood, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 75.  Born on October 28, 1948, in Opelousas, LA to the late Sherman Granger and Lucy Opry Granger.  Funeral Services will be held at Trinity Baptist Church in Turkey Creek, LA on Friday, January 19, 2024, at...

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