Former mayor and postmaster Warren Pierrotti died at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice on July 21, 2014 at 9:16 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou. Rite of Committal will follow in the New St. Ann’s Cemetery in Mamou with Father Mark Melancon main Celebrant and Father Thainese as Concelebrant.
Pierrotti was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. He was postmaster for 34 years and served four terms (16 years) as mayor.
Survivors include his wife, Diana B. Pierrotti of Mamou; six sons, Kenneth Mark Pierrotti of Gretna, Stephen Warren Pierrotti of Gonzales, Carl Mitchell Pierrotti of Eunice, Warren (Chip) Pierrotti of Baton Rouge, John Scott Pierrotti of Summerville, S.C. and Luke Latour Pierrotti of Ragley; two daughters, Gwendolyn Pierrotti of Abita Springs and Jill Allison Schoeffler of Eunice; two step-sons, Eric Soileau of Reddell and Jody Soileau of Mamou; two step-daughters, Suzanne Duplechain and Sara Miller both of Mamou; 32 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Helen LaTour Pierrotti, one daughter, Melissa Denise Pierrotti, his parents, Willie and Ozilma Aucoin Pierrotti, three brothers, Burke, Horace and Johnny Pierrotti and two sisters, Gayle Johnson and Evelyn Fuselier.. They surely await his arrival with open arms and joyous hearts.
Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 1:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. The Funeral Home will reopen on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 8:00 AM until time of services. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 6:00 P.M. by Deacon Chuck Ortego.
A Military Service will be held on Thursday July 24, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. by the Mamou American Legionnaires Post 123.

Denise Landreneau Hanks, 56, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, following a diagnosis of cancer two months ago.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice followed by interment in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas. The Celebrant will be Rev. Dustin Dought.
She graduated from Opelousas High School and the University Of Southwestern Louisiana School of Nursing. She received her Master’s Degree as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist from Xavier University in New Orleans. Over the years she worked as an ICU nurse, cardiology nurse and then as a nurse anesthetist.
Survivors include her parents, Harold and Jeanette Landreneau, brothers, Dr. Joseph Landreneau and wife, Gail of Alexandria, Dr. John Landreneau and wife, Jenny of Gonzales, sisters, Julie Landreneau of Huntsville, Ala., and Dr. Lori Smith of Atlanta, Ga., former husband, Bryan Hanks of Lafayette, special aunts, Juanita Fontenot of Opelousas and Kathleen Aucoin of Mamou and several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, John and Elizabeth Landreneau and Rose P. Ryder.
Visitation will be at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice beginning on Friday July 25th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and again on Saturday, July 26th from 8:00 am until time of services. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm on Friday evening led by Deacon Gary Gaudin.

Evelyn Louise Peloquin Benoit died on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the age of 68.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice.
Bro. David Plunkett will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Benoit; two sons, Hulin J. Ryder and companion Lisa of Eunice and Will J. Ryder and wife Jennifer of Eunice; three daughters, Celina Fontenot and husband Gary of Chataignier, Anna Fontenot and husband Michael of Eunice, and Madonna Langley and husband John of Durald; five step-daughters, Phyllis Doguet and husband Chad of Rayne, Tracey Schexnayder and husband Bryan of Indian Bayou, Lilly Brown and husband Paul of Lafayette, Nicole Benoit and companion Curtis Oak of Lafayette, and Monique Nezat & husband Chad of Ridge; two sisters, Juanita Arnold of Eunice and Joycelyn Bordelon of Basile; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
he was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Peloquin, Sr. and Lillie Gautreaux Peloquin and one brother, Sidney Peloquin, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Quirk & Son. The funeral home will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday for visitation until the time of service.
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Geneva Bergeron Manuel’s sunrise was September 21, 1933. Her sunset was Thursday, July 24, 2014. Her celebration of life will begin with visitation at Ardoin’s Funeral Home on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at 4:00 pm with a Rosary/Scripture Service at 7:30 pm with Deacon Gary Gaudin presiding. On Monday, July 28, visitation continues at 8:00 am until 9:30 am. The Mass of Resurrection will be at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at 10:00 am, with Fr. Keith Pellerin, celebrant.
Mrs. Manuel was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and loyal friend. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Pamela Manuel Fontenot and her husband, Rocky; two sons, Kris Elliott Manuel and his wife, Christina, and their two daughters, Victoria Manuel Larsen and her husband, Brent, and Allison Manuel; Jamie Doxie Manuel and his wife, Vickie, and their two sons, Tyler Broussard and Cole Manuel. Granddaughters, Kelli Manuel Taquino and her husband, Kyle; Jessica Manuel and fiancee’, Robbie Bradshaw, and their children Preston, Jackson Blair, and Rylee Lane Bradshaw; and Ashley Manuel. Two additional great grandchildren: Julianna and Amelia Broussard; one brother, Nelson Bergeron, and two sisters, Virginia Bergeron Miller and Vern Bergeron Weeks.
Mrs. Manuel is preceded in death by, her parents, Ernestine Lacasse Bergeron and Adeus Bergeron; three sisters, Rose, Elrena, and Lela Mae; brothers, Justin, and Elmen Bergeron; her husband of 60 years, L.D. Joseph Manuel; one son, Keith Blair Manuel.
Mrs. Manuel was born in Iota, La. She was a 1952 graduate of St. Francis Catholic High School in Iota, La. She attended LSU for several semesters. She was a 1991 graduate of Savoy Medical Center School of Nursing Assistants. She was a Pre-school educator for forty- five years. Geneva was a true teacher at heart. Her interest in teaching began when she was a mother with a station wagon who toted neighborhood kids home after they visited with her own children. She shared her enthusiasm and joy for life with the 3-year-olds of the city of Eunice. Today, if a citizen of Eunice is in-between the ages of 8 and 45 years-old, chances are they were taught by her at her “Humpty Dumpty” Nursery School. In addition, for thirty years, she served as a member of the “Just for Twos” and “Children Helping Children” scholastic programs were she was named “Pre-School Educator of the Year.” She also worked as a supervisor in the J.T.P.A. Summer program, counselor-supervisor at LSU-E Catholic Student Center, as well as the McNeese Catholic Student Center.
Mrs. Manuel was also very involved and devoted to life of the Catholic Church at her parish, St. Anthony of Padua’s Catholic Church in Eunice, La. In 1988, she was encouraged by the pastor to serve as the first woman president of St. Anthony’s Parish Council. She also served as a lector and an Extra-ordinary Minister of Holy Communion. She was a 55-year member of the Eunice Catholic Daughters #208, and was selected as Grand Regent from 1973-75. The Catholic Daughters of America selected her as the Catholic Daughter of the Year in 1975. At St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, she and her best friend, Hilda Carrier served as counselors for the “Happy Days” program. In addition, Geneva and her husband, L.D. were Pre-Baptism instructors for young couples preparing to celebrate Baptism with their children, and they also served as leaders of the Confirmation program. Geneva was also a member of the Omega Group, the Ladies Altar Society and the diocesan tutoring program. She worked with children’s liturgy at the 11:00 am Mass. She served as a member of St. Anthony’s funeral choir. She was a committee member of St. Anthony’s Centennial Celebration. In 1975-76, she received the Community Service Award, and was featured in the “Personalities of the South.” She also served on the Lay Advisory Board at Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat Center in Grand Coteau, La.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and staff of Lafayette General Hospital, namely Dr. Jody Rosson, and to the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospice; in addition, to her neighbors and friends who loved her so well.
Donations may be made to the Blair Manuel Scholarship Foundation at LSU-E as well as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Margaret Hamby Cognevich passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the age of 76.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Rene J. Cognevich of Eunice, LA; two sons, Steven Dale Cognevich
and wife Remonia Blanchard of Milton, Fl, and Gregory Todd Cognevich and wife Donna Galmiche of Maxie,
LA; two daughters, Karen Renee' C. Zegura and husband Kenneth of Buras, LA, and Cherie C. Stephens and
husband Andy Stephens, Jr. of Eunice, LA; four sisters, Bonnie Valentine of San Antonio, TX; Barbara Dumas
of Youngsville, LA; Shirley Bellue of Baton Rouge, LA; Jeanne Bowers of Belle Chasse, LA; eleven grandchildren;
and three great grandchildren.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Orlon J. Hamby and Blanche Peters Hamby and one brother,
Donald Hamby.
Funeral Services will be held at Mothe Funeral Home in Algiers, LA with burial to follow at Our Lady of Good
Harbor in Buras, LA. Times of visitation and services are pending.

Margaret Hamby Cognevich died on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the age of 76.
Survivors include her husband, Rene J. Cognevich of Eunice, LA; two sons, Steven Dale Cognevich and wife Remonia Blanchard of Milton, Fla., and Gregory Todd Cognevich and wife Donna Galmiche of Maxie, LA; two daughters, Karen Renee' C. Zegura and husband Kenneth of Buras, LA, and Cherie C. Stephens and husband Andy Stephens, Jr. of Eunice, LA; four sisters, Bonnie Valentine of San Antonio, Texas, Barbara Dumas of Youngsville, LA., Shirley Bellue of Baton Rouge, LA, Jeanne Bowers of Belle Chasse, LA; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orlon J. Hamby and Blanche Peters Hamby and one brother, Donald Hamby.
Services will be held Mothe Funeral Home in Algiers, LA with burial to follow at Our Lady of Good Harbor in Buras, LA. Times of visitation and services are pending.

Daniel “Dan” Vezina died on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Riverview Care Center in Bossier City at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 1:00 pm at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Father Cedric Sonnier Celebrant.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Vezina of Elm Grove; his mother, Hilda Vezina of Eunice; his three children and four step-children, one brother and one sister and many many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, J.E. Vezina; daughter, Debra Corson; infant son, Thomas Vezina and grandson, Clinton Vezina.
Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Sunday, July 27th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again on Monday, July 28th from 9:00 am until time of services. Deacon David Guillory will recite a Rosary at 6:00 pm Sunday evening.

Cheryl Jones Bergeron died on Monday, July 28, 2014, at the age of 65.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Survivors include one sister, Beverly Courville of Lake Charles.
Shel was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Glenn Jones and Marjorie Riggins Mendez, and one brother, Jerald J. Jones.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ollie Marie Gaspard Fontenot died on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at the age of 69.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice.
Deacon Chuck Ortego will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
Survivors include her husband, Rayford Fontenot; three sons, Joseph Vidrine and wife Sandra of Sulphur, Jason Fontenot and wife Dana of Lanse Meg, and Bryan Fontenot and companion Patricia of Durald; one stepdaughter, Connie Landreneau of Eunice; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Gaspard and Blanche Whittaker Gaspard; two sisters, Nola DeBorde and Lessie Bellard; five brothers, Henry Gaspard, Frank Gaspard, John Gaspard, Leroy Gaspard, and Norman Gaspard; and one step-granddaughter, Hannah Landreneau.
Visitation will held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.
A Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. by Deacon Chuck Ortego. The funeral home will reopen at 8 a.m. on Wednesday for visitation until time of service.
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Todd Christopher Daigle died on Monday, July 28, 2014, at the age of 43.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at 11:00 AM at Richie House of Prayer. Pastor Joey Reed will officiate.
Survivors include his parents, Robert Lee Daigle, Sr. and Dolores Blanchard Daigle of Eunice; one son, Sebastian Cole Winters Daigle of Houma, LA; one daughter, Jordan Elizabeth Daigle of Eunice; one step-son, Brock Deville of Mamou; three brothers, Robert L. Daigle, Jr. of Eunice, Shane Daigle of Eunice, and Ryan Daigle of Eunice; three god-children, Jessica Daigle, Abigail Daigle, and Jake Daigle.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Merza Cradeur Smith and Wilfred Blanchard; paternal grandparents, Curley Daigle, Sr. and Emily Prejean Daigle.
Visitation will be held at Quirke & Son until time of service.

A Funeral service will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mallet, LA at 12:00 pm for Allison P. Guillory, 76 on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Visitation will be from 8:30 am to 11:45 am with a Rosary being prayed at 10:00 am, also at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in the St. Ann’s Catholic Church Cemetery with Rev. Justin Arockiasamy, SVD officiating.
Guillory died on July 25, 2014 at 4:55 am at the Southwest LA Veteran’s Home in Jennings, LA.
He was a retired veteran of the United States Army of 22 years.
Survivors include: his spouse, Mercedes F. Guillory of Eunice; one son, Wilbert Lee Frank (Jackie) of Lake Charles; two daughters, Barbara Jean Ned (Christopher) and Melany Ann Frank, both of Eunice; four brothers: David Guillory (Tracy) of Arlington, Texas, Thomas Guillory (Linda) of Richmond, Texas, Paul Guillory (Joan) of Jackson, Miss., and Lucius Guillory, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Houston, Texas; four sisters: Estrelda Sonnier of Beaumont, Texas, Lovey Marie Cooney (Joseph) of Washington, D.C., Cherry Popillion (Hilman) of Mallet, Texas, and Brenda Bowie (Alfred) of Lafayette; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucius and Rose Guillory, Sr.; two sisters, Rose G. Woods and Rita V. Augustine; two brothers, Eluis Guillory and Gerald Guillory; and one son, Robert Lee Frank.
Pallbearers will be: Kendall Frank, Peter Bowie, Malcolm Augustine, Justin Guillory, Jean Paul Guillory, Chadwick J. Popillion, Percy Williams, and Gino Jackson.
Frank Brothers is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Wanda Gail Burney-Joseph, 50, will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 11:00 am at New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice, LA. Visitation will be observed from 9:00 am until service time. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Baptist Church Cemetery in Chataigner, LA. Rev. Joel Green will officiate the services.
She died on July 24, 2014, at her residence in Eunice, LA.
Survivors include one son: Landon Burney of Tacoma, Wash.; one sister: Gwendolyn Burney of Monroe, Conn.; two brothers: Raymond (Armetta) Burney, Jr. of Vancouver, Wash. and Charles Burney of Los Angeles, Calif.A; one grandchild: Larian Burney of Seattle, Wash.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernestine Doucet Burney and Raymond Burney, Sr. and her husband, George Joseph.
Owens-Thomas is in charge of arrangements

Virgie Richard Lejeune died on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at the age of 90.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Eunice. Msg. Bob Romero will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Edward Cemetery in Richard.
Survivors include one son, Gerald Lejeune and wife Eloise of Eunice; one brother, Delton Richard of Church Point; one sister, Lilie Mae Lejeune of Welsh; two grandchildren, Tony Lejeune and Tracy Manuel; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Angelas Richard and Lucille Doucet Richard; her husband, Isaac Lejeune; one sister, Lillian Mott; four brothers, Felix Richard, Rufus Richard, Rodney Richard, and Ervin Richard; and one great-grandson, Brett Manuel.
Visitation at Quirk & Son will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014, at 9 a.m. and will be open all night until the time of service on Saturday. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Friday evening by Deacon Chuck Ortego.

Patricia “Pat” Savoy Boone died on the morning of Friday, August 1, 2014, at Acadian Medical Center at the age of 72. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, August 4, 2014, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice with Deacon David Guillory officiating.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Gilton Boone of Eunice; son, Joseph Richard Boone and wife, Teri of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; daughters, Veronica Johnson and husband, Todd, and Mandy Granger and husband, Joey, all of Eunice; brother, L.D. Savoy and wife, Robbie of Eunice; seven grandchildren, Ty Johnson, Joey Boone, Johnny Johnson, Shawn Boone, Paige Johnson, Madelyn Granger, and Olivia Granger; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leza and Emily Sylvestor Savoy; brother, Floyd Savoy; and sister, Bertha Bonnette.
Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, August 4th from 10:00 am until time of services. Deacon Gary Gaudin will recite a Rosary at 2:30 pm Monday afternoon.

David Charles Gaines died on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the age of 54.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Doucet Cemetery in Hathaway.
David is survived by his mother, Helen H. Gaines of Tampa, FL; one daughter, Candi Breaux of Lawtell; one son,
David Breaux of Swords; one brother, Johnny Gaines, Jr. of Kansas and Bruce Carter of FL; and two grandchildren.
David was preceded in death by his father Johnny Gaines, Sr.; his wife, Patricia Breaux Gaines; and one sister, Dora Elliott.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. until 10 a.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.
The funeral home will reopen at 8 a.m. Sunday for visitation until time of service.