EUNICE ~ Lonnie Crawford, Jr., the beloved husband of Debra L. Crawford, passed away after a short illness at the age of 66 on May 29, 2015 in Milledgeville, GA.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debra L. Crawford, his son and wife, Jason Michael Crawford and Crystal Crawford, of Warner Robins, GA, his daughter and husband, Megan L Hasty and Jared Hasty, of Smyrna, GA, his beloved grandson, Davis Alexander Hasty, and soon to be born granddaughter.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Crawford, Sr. and Dovie Mayo Crawford of Pasadena, TX.
Mr. Crawford was born on September 16, 1948, in Houston, TX and raised in Pasadena, TX where he graduated from Pasadena High School in 1966. He met and married Debra LeRay in April 1976. They moved to Eunice, LA in 1978, where they opened a women’s boutique, Turning Point, and continued until their retirement in October 2014. Following retirement, the couple moved to Milledgeville, GA to be closer to their children and grandson.
“Laddie”, the name he was fondly known by, will be remembered for his devoted involvement with kids’ athletics. Friends can attest to the diligent attention he gave to the softball fields, and driving kids to their tennis and softball games. He always said those were the best times of his life. He was an avid fisherman and customers who came into their store would be “held hostage” so he could tell them fishing stories. He loved to sit on the floor of their store with a pile of dance shoes so he could fit each child with the proper fit. Their reward would be a sucker for their patience.
The Crawford family will hold a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Eunice at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. After the service, the family will host a reception at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Moore’s Funeral Home & Crematory of Milledgeville, GA and Quirk’s Funeral Home in Eunice, LA have charge of the arrangements.
The family request in lieu of flowers, all donations to be made to the Eunice High School Softball program.
View obituary and send personal condolences at www.quirkfuneralhome.com

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Allen Bergeron announces his passing on Thursday, July 09, 2015 at Eunice Manor surrounded by loved ones at the age of 79. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Sensat officiating.
Allen was a proud Vietnam Veteran, serving ten years in the United States Army. He worked in the oilfield, was an avid gardener and loved animals. A loving father, brother, grandfather and friend, Allen will be missed dearly by all who knew him especially his three children, Celina Delagarza and husband, Robert of Mamou, John Allen Bergeron, Jr. and wife, Susan of Eunice, and Bernard Bergeron and wife, Roberta of Eunice; three sisters, Elaine Francois of Richie, Louella LeJeune of Oberlin, and Deloisie Deville of Crowley; six grandchildren, Nicole LeJeune, Kelly Renee LeJeune, Benjamin LeJeune, Brandy Viallon, Adam Bergeron, and Erin Manuel; and eighteen great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by beloved wife, Verna Lee Whittaker Bergeron; daughter, Paula Faye Bergeron; parents, Etienne and Vergie Boudreaux Bergeron; three brothers, Alvin, Jessie, and James Bergeron; and sister, Ann LeJeune.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm, and again on Sunday, July 12th from 8:00 am until services. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm Saturday evening.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.

Church Point ~ A Memorial Service will be held at a date and time to be determined by family for John Darryl Carte, 68, a native of Church Point, LA and long-time resident of Eunice, LA, currently a resident of Iota, LA. He died Friday morning, July 10, 2015 at his residence surrounded by family and friends after a five-year journey with cancer.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Fangue Carte of Iota; a son, Mitchell Carte and wife Jodie of New Iberia, LA; his daughters, Michelle Carte of Simi Valley, CA and Anne Marie Mayville and husband Stephen of Reno, NEV; his grandchildren: Bradley and William Mayville, Emily Carte, Ryan and Brittney Estis, Faith, Tommy and Anna Dorch and a brother, Gary Carte of Breaux Bridge, La.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Eloise Guidry Carte.
Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway, Church Point, La. (337) 684-5488.
View the obituary and guest book on-line at guidryfuneralhome.com.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 13, 2015 at 11:00 am at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for Willie Pitre, Jr., 70, who passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at his residence.
Visitation will be observed on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and resumes Monday, July 13, 2015 at 9:00 am until the time of services, at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette.
A rosary will be recited Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 6:00 pm at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette.
Entombment will follow in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette, at a later date.
Father Keith LaBove, Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lafayette, will officiate.
Willie was born July 13, 1944 in Lawtell, LA and was a long-time resident of Acadiana. He graduated from Lawtell High School. A proud veteran, Willie served as an A1C E-4 in the United States Air Force. He worked as a Chief Operating Officer for Louisiana State Newspapers. Willie was a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lafayette. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, cook and outdoorsman. Willie was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and loving brother. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Willie is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Corinne Fontenot Pitre; son, Michael C. Pitre and his wife, Erica of Gonzales and his daughter, Adele Pitre of Lafayette; three sisters, Eula Mae Faul (Joe) of Lafayette, Ethel Faul (Carlton) of Opelousas and Mary Lou Meche of Maurice; four grandchildren, Jacob Hollier, Anna Marie Pitre, Emily Katherine Pitre and Bonnie Dimitry and numerous dear nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Pitre, Sr. and Marie Manuel Pitre; two sisters, Winnie Mae Lee and Anita Kaye Soileau and brother-in-law, Doak Meche.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Willie’s name to Miles Perret Cancer Services, 2130 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70508, www.milesperret.org.
Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St., (337) 981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.

EUNICE ~ It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Stephen Charles Gilkey announces his passing on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the age of 35. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Msgr. Romero Celebrant.
Stephen was a massage therapist at La Palmera Spa in Abbeville and a nursing student at UL in Lafayette. He was musically inclined and loved playing his guitar, riding his motorcycle, wonderful father, was a Eagle Scout, a Scout Master at St. Pius and he loved people.
He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him especially his loving wife, Carrie Stroder Gilkey of Lafayette; his parents, William J. Gilkey of Marryville, TN and Delores G. Gilkey of Baton Rouge; his three loving children, Justin Stroder, Joseph Charles Gilkey and Elianna Marie Gilkey all of Lafayette; his brother, Michael E. Gilkey and wife, Kelly of Cleveland, OH; his sister, Laura M. Gilkey of Glen Burnie, MD; and his in-laws, Carl and Emeline Stroder of Lafayette.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice, on Tuesday, July 14th from 11:00 am till time of services on Wednesday. Deacon David Guillory will recite a Rosary at 7:00 pm Tuesday evening.

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Edna Mae McDaniel Savant. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery.
Edna Mae McDaniel Savant, widow of Joseph C. Savant, born August 7, 1934, in Tate Cove, Louisiana (near Ville Platte), died at home on July 12, 2015, in Kaplan, Louisiana. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1952. She was a master seamstress, quilter, and gardener having learned as a child from her mother and sisters. She was a member of the Acadiana Quilters Guild and the Cajun Quilters Guild. The climax of her quilt art creativity came in 2007 at the St. Martinville Quilts on the Teche Show when her “Peace Makers Tree of Life” quilt won Best in Show. Edna Mae will be remembered for her love, generosity, creative landscapes, and beautiful quilts made with love and given away freely to comfort and benefit others including charities and NICU babies.
Edna Mae was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grand and great grandmother. She leaves behind her “gifts from God”, Steven Savant and his wife, Kathy Bertrand; Tony Savant and his wife, Connie Savoy, and their children: Nina and her son, Braxton; Kyle and his wife, Kelly; and Cade and his wife, Liz, and their daughter, Aubrey; Tim Savant and his wife, Cathy Broussard, and their children: Josh, and his wife, Katy, and their children, Reagan, Tate, Ty, and Ellie; and Bart, and his wife, Abby, and their son, Collin; Jody Savant and his children: Aaron, and his wife, Patricia, and their daughter, Emily; Kira, and her husband, Chad Broussard, and their children, Ireney and Prestyn; Seth and Matt; Melanie and her husband, Roland Landry, and their daughter, Raeni and her husband, Chris Petry, and their children, Ava and Carter; and Roland’s children: Chantina Stelly and her son Coy, Rory Landry, and their children, and Seth Perrin; Anne and her husband, Allen Baudoin, and her children: Scott Malhiet and his wife, Gretchen; and Rachel Malhiet. Her family will continue to honor her legacy in this life, in a loving and generous way.
Serving as pallbearers are the grandsons: Josh, Kyle, Bart, Aaron, Seth, Cade, and Matt Savant and Scott Malhiet. Honorary pallbearers are the sons: Steven, Tony, Timmy, and Jody Savant. Readings at the Mass of Christian Burial will be daughter Anne Savant Malhiet Baudoin and daughter-in-law Katherine Bertrand Savant.
Edna Mae will join her family who predeceased her in this life, including her mother, Mary Edna Smith McDaniel; her father, John McDaniel; her brother, George McDaniel and his wife, Hazel; her sisters, Regina and her husband, Larry Lemoine, and Elizabeth (Betty) McDaniel Harwell; and her loving husband, Joseph C. “J.C.” Savant.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity, in her memory.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Monday, July 13, 2015 from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 8 a.m. until services.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Savant family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

IOTA~With much sorrow, the family announces the passing of Claude Durio who peacefully slipped away in his 79th year in the comfort of his home with loving family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Iota. Interment will follow in the Reed Cemetery in Tee Mamou with Pastor Louis Charrier officiating.
A proud veteran, Claude served in the United States Army. He was a past member of the Masons as well as a past member of the American Legion in Oberlin. He was a driller for the oilfield but most of all he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him especially his wife, Elma A. Durio of Basile; his three sons, Creg Durio and Brian Durio and wife, Jami all of Tee Mamou and Joel Durio and wife, LeAra of Tepetate; his three brothers, John Durio and wife, Margaret of Vinton, Fernest Reed, III and wife, Geraldine of Elton and Neville Reed and wife, Ellen of Orange, TX. He was a loving grandfather to four grandchildren, Cody Durio, Heidy LeBauve, Ramsy and Joellee Durio and six great grandchildren, Ali, Rylie, Braden and Brantly Durio and Hayden and Hudson LeBauve.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer Durio and Delaide Delome; sisters, Mary May Fontenot, Leola Burnett and Effie McClelland; brothers, Francis and Joe Durio and Robert Barnes.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Iota on Thursday, July 16th from 11:00 am until 11:00 pm and again on Friday, July 17th from 8:00 am until time of services.

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Kenneth ''Flutch'' LaFleur announces his sudden passing on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 72. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 3:30 pm at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Abadie officiating.
Kenneth known to many as ''Flutch'' was an owner/operator of Acadiana Wrecker but most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him especially his wife of 47 years, Gwen LaFleur of Eunice; his four children, Beth Savoy, David LaFleur, and Blake LaFleur and wife, Jodi all of Eunice, and Keran LaFleur and husband, Jon Richardson of Scott. He was a loving and caring grandfather to seven grandchildren, Toby McGee, Phillip LaFleur, Courtney LaFleur Istre, Ashley LaFleur, Scott LaFleur, Tyler and Lainey Cormier and four great grandchildren, Ayla Guidroz, Gage McGee, William and Charlotte Istre; as well as extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleas and Stella Sittig LaFleur and his sister, Wyda LaFleur Johnson.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, July 20th from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm and again on Tuesday, July 21st from 10:00 am until time of services. Father Abadie will recite a Rosary at 7:00 pm Monday evening.

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Ludie Blanchard White announces her passing on Friday, July 17, 2015 in her home at the age of 90. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Entombment will follow in the St. Paul Mausoleum with Deacon David Guillory officiating.
Ludie was a waitress at many local restaurants including the old Pelican, Rosevelt and the Chatterbox. She was a loving mother, sister and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her especially her son, Lynsey Ray White and wife, Kay of Rowlett, TX; her three brothers, Melvie Blanchard and wife, Shirley of Baton Rouge, Clinton Blanchard and wife, Bertha and Shelton Blanchard and wife, Peggy all of Houston, TX; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one great grandchild; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Ray White and her parents, Eddie and Melda Marie Thibodeaux Blanchard.
At the request of the family visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Tuesday, July 21st from 9:00 am until time of services

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Edgar Ray White announce his passing on Friday, July 16, 2015 at the age of 89. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice. Entombment will follow in the St. Paul Mausoleum with Deacon David Guillory officiating.
Edgar, or ''Ray'' as he was called by family and friends served his country proudly in the United States Navy having served in World War II. He was retired from Union Texas Petroleum but most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him especially his wife of fifty five years, Ludie Blanchard White of Eunice and his son, Lynsey Ray White and wife, Kay of Rowlett, TX; his eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one great grandchild; as well as extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lynzey and Elbe White; a brother, James Edward White; his first wife, Mildred Blair White.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Tuesday, July 21st from 9:00 am until time of services.

Aleda Veillon Poore passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015, at the age of 78.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.
Pastor John Krause will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
Aleda is survived by two daughters, Victoria A Poore of Eunice and Jacqueline Anthony and husband
Craig of Casa Grande, AZ; one brother, Joe Daily of Lake Charles; one sister, Orine Veillon Urioste
and husband Leo of Eunice; six grandchildren, Richard A Ray and wife Melissa of Mamou, Donovan T.
Poore of San Antonio, TX, Skip Rash of Washington, Brianna Anthongy of Casa Grande, AZ, and Ryan
Anthony of Grand Junction, CO; and nine great-grandchildren.
Aleda was preceded in death by her parents, Halphen Veillon and Zula Fontenot Veillon; her husband,
Richard D. Poore; three sisters, Hattie, Hattles, and Ludea Veillon; four brothers, Hallie, Maxime, Jeff,
and Joe Manuel; and one granddaughter, Aleda Neva Poore.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The
funeral home will reopen on Friday for visitation until the time of service.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Esther Marie Francois, 93, Eunice, died at 11:15 PM Friday, July 24, 2015, at Acadian Medical Center,
Eunice, after a short battle with illness. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 28, 2015,
at Ritchie House of Prayer with Reverend Joey Reed, Pastor, and Reverend Dan L. Rigdon of Plano, Texas,
officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2015, and from
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. The interment service will follow at St. Louis Cemetery, Eunice.
Memorials may be made to the Ritchie House of Prayer Capital Improvements Fund.
The family wishes to thank the Acadian Medical Center and its medical surgery personnel, as well as Dr. Zeb Stearns
and RN Jena Duckworth Miller of Heart of Hospice for the compassionate care provided to her during her last days.
We wish you could have had the opportunity to know Mom better. Our thanks to Professional Home Health for counsel
and consistent care. Thanks to Dr. David Ware and Dr. Randy Miller for their expertise and kindness. She valued you
and your staffs' sensitive delivery of care. Exceptionally noteworthy, we express our heartfelt gratitude to her granddaughter,
Mike Genin Dupre, for sharing love and laughter with a special tenderness in daily care over the past year.
Esther was born on September 28, 1921, in Eunice, Louisiana, the first of eleven children born to Artemon 'Bijou' Fruge and
Oline Marie Courville Fruge and later Julie LeJeune (Cortez) Fruge. She married Albert Francois.
Surviving are daughters, Faye Delafosse and husband Cliff and Joann Dupre and husband Henry of Eunice; daughter-in-law,
Jean Francois of Eunice; sons, Russel Francois and wife Rebecca Rigdon of Bloomingotn, Illinois, and Clinton
Francois and wife Elizabeth Boone of Eunice; seventeen grandchildren, Melissa Richard and husband Brian, Mitz Lebouef
and husband Troy, Mandy Francois, Mia Brignac and husband Michael, Jarrad Francois and wife Monica, Leah Bellon,
Kelly Hogg, Randall Hogg and wife Connie, Candace Fontenot and husband Keith, Lori Moosa and husband Steven,
Daxton Dupre and wife Mary, Mike Genin Dupre, Rhett Dupre and wife Miley, Danielle Kim and husband John, Andre Francois
and wife Matilde, Damon Francois and wife Laura, and Devin Scott Franois and wife Alicia; thirty great grandchildren;
and three great great grandchildren.
She leaves behind sisters, Verna Bourgeois and husband Nelson and Betty Josey and husband Robert; brothers,
Artemon 'A.J.' Fruge, Johnny Fruge and wife Charlotte, Joe Claiborne Cortez, and Allen Ray Cortez and wife Elaine.
Additionally, she leaves treasured 'in-law families,' her friends, ad neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Jessie; brothers, Houston, Atlas, Dudley, and Jimmy;
sisters, Rose Mouton, Bonnie Fruge, and Joyce Cortez; and grandchild, Terry Hogg.
Esther was of the sixth generation of Fruges to reside on Prairie Faquetaique resulting from the union of some of this
area's first settlers, Pierre Francois Fruge and Catherine de Moullin Duplantier. She was born two and one-half miles east
of Eunice on farmland owned by her grandparents, Louis and Marie Courville. Today, a small grove of pecan trees and ruins
of her grandparents' house mark the site, located just a stone's throw north of Eunice Manor. As a young girl, she learned
English as a second language at public school and completed formal education through grade six. On Sunday mornings she
walked from her home to US 190 where she, at age twelve, met family friends who took her to St. Anthony's where she began
her life's spiritual journey. On Saturdays she walked with four of her younger siblings, Houston, Atlas, Verna, and A.J., to the
church for catechism and made her first communion at age thirteen.
During her early teens her family moved from her grandparents' land to Ritchie to work on Albert Roy's farm. The entire
family worked together in the fields of cotton, corn, and food crops. A few years later she met and at the age of seventeen
married the love of her life, Albert. He gave her twenty dollars, the equivalent of a month of his salary, to cover the cost of
shoes, a dress, gloves, a hat, and her wedding band for their marriage performed by Justice of the Peace Brunson.
Coupling love with her husband's Pentecostal faith, they created an enduring foundation for a lifetime together. She required
little in life except sacred space to practice her faith, opportunities to be near God's creations And treasured hours with her family and friends.
Mom was our family's humble and gentle leader as well as a role model and real life mentor for sons, daughters, parents,
spouses, and friends. We were incredibly blessed to have her for ninety-three years and already miss her kind smile and
touch, but celebrate her life, the great example of calm and optimism she always displayed. We celebrate the reunion of
our beloved parents. We love you, Mom, and we rejoice that you are finally home!
Quirk and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Patrick Ryan Menard passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015, at the age of 60.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in
Eunice at 1:00 p.m. Father Travis Abadie will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery.
Patrick is survived by wife Grace Menard of Eunice; one son, Marcus Chad Menard of Shreveport;
three brothers, Clay Menard and wife Corrie of Eunice, Donald Menard and wife Nena, and Francis
Menard and wife Deanna of Lafayette; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Menard and Ursla Lafleur Menard Courvelle.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

DENHAM SPRINGS - Bruce, as most knew him, lost his 26 year battle with Parkinson’s on Monday, July 27, 2015. He was a very kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Born on October 15, 1943 in Eunice, he went on to be a veteran in the Navy and an employee of Transco Pipeline Company.
He is survived by his daughters Tracey (Dwayne) Perry and Leslie Zemke; sons Toby (Vannie) Miller, David (Erica), Ben (Tara), and Todd McAllister; sixteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Johnny, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 28 years JoAnn Wells and his parents Clifton and Bernice Miller.
“He fought the fight and finished the race”
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkinson’s or ALS Foundations.
Condolences may be offered at www.sealefuneral.com

John Karl Belfour passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at the age of 58.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home
in Eunice. Deacon David Guillory will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary.
Karl is survived by two sisters, Becky Faulk and husband Bill of Baton Rouge and Patricia Belfour of
Slidell and two brothers, Kent Belfour and wife Angie of Eunice and Dwayne Belfour and wife Adla
"Sissy" of Lafayette.
Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Perry J. Belfour and Mary Guillory Belfour.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to "Gofundme.com/Karlbelfour".
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. by Deacon David Guillory. The funeral home will reopen on Friday
morning at 8:00 a.m. for visitation until the time of service.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Clara Blanchard Daigle passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at the age of 83.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic
Church in Eunice. Msg. Robert Romero will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Clara is survived by her daughter, Liz Dupre and husband of Eunice; three grandchildren, Tod Dupre,
Stacey Beard, and Haley Toups; and eight great-grandchildren.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Blanchard and Agnes Francois; her husband, Conrad
J. Daigle; one sister, Elaine Boyer; and two brother, Gorney Richard and Edward Blanchard.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. by Deacon Gary Gaudin. The
funeral home will reopen Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. for visitation until the time of service.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Eunice~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Euna Bellard Andrepont announces her passing on Thursday, July 30, 2015 in Beaumont, TX at the age of 102. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 02, 2015 at 11:00 am at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Sensat officiating.
Euna was born in Richie on August 22, 1912 to Clabert Bellard and Amelina Vasseur. She had the privileged to care for Tyler Fruge, Brooke Dodd and Eddie Deshotel during their pre-school years. She and her husband had Andrepont's Bait Stand for 25 years and was the St. Thomas More Bazaar Queen in 1981. She resided in Eunice until May 2010, when she moved to Beaumont. Her life can be summed up in one word ''Acceptance.'' Matthew 25:21 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! Enter into the joy of your master.'
Euna's memory will live on in all who loved her, she was a loving mother to a daughter, Lois Fontenot of Beaumont, TX and a son, Aaron Andrepont and wife, Kathryn of Moss Bluff; a wonderful maw maw to thirteen grandchildren, twenty nine great grandchildren and twenty two great great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Wilma Andrepont of Eunice; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Maw maw, you will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Andrepont; her parents; her sons, Aubrey and Nathan Andrepont; grandson, Brent Andrepont; great granddaughter, Rebecca Andrepont; son-in-law, Sidney Fontenot and her daughter-in-law, Linda Andrepont.
At the family request in lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or donate by phone: 800.805.5856.

EUNICE~It is with the heaviest hearts and great sadness that the family of David Lloyd ''Mo'' Ardoin announce his passing on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice with loving family by his side at the age of 61. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 01, 2015 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Duralde. Rite of Committal will follow in the Ashford Cemetery with Msgr. Robert Romero Celebrant.
David known to many as ''Mo'', was a heavy equipment operator in the oilfield. He was a hard worker who loved being outside taking care of his yard and tending to his garden. But most of all he loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He was a loving father to his son, Luke Ardoin of Bayou Chicot and his daughter, Heidi Ardoin of Duralde; a wonderful son to Jean Davy of Eunice; a loving brother, to Randy Ardoin and Cathie Vega both of Lafayette; a wonderful and loving grandfather to two grandchildren, Braydon Adriano Vega and Peyton Ortego; as well extended family and friends. ''The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained.''
He is preceded in death by his father Lloyd Ardoin and his brother, Blake Ardoin.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, July 31st from 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm and again on Saturday, August 1st from 8:00 am until time of services. Deacon Gary Gaudin will recite a Rosary at 6:00 pm Friday evening.

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Patricia Bertrand Stroderd announces her passing on Saturday, August 01, 2015 at Opelousas General at the age of 76. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 04, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Rite of Committal will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Father Tom Voorhies Celebrant.
Patricia was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her especially her daughters, Jennifer O'Neill and Benjamin Reeves of Eunice, and Erica Frye and husband, Scotty of Sulphur; brother, James Bertrand and wife, Lana of Sulphur; eight grandchildren, John Paul LeBlanc, Emily O'Neill, Austin O'Neill, Tana Frye, Brooke Jones and husband, Eric, Kendall Frye, Riley Frye and Peyton Frye; two great grandchildren, Hayden Grace and Greyson Cale; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Davis Stroderd; parents, Houston and Gladys Schambaugh Bertrand; and son in-law, David Wayne O'Neill.
At the request of the family visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, August 3rd from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm, and again on Tuesday, August 4th from 8:00 am until time of services. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm Monday evening by Father Kendall Faulk.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.

MUNCIE, IN-Rodgers Aguillard, 80, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at I. U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 26, 1935 to Rene and Essie (Fontenot) Aguillard in Eunice, LA.
Rodgers obtained a B.S. Degree in accounting from McNeese State University and an M.B.A. from Ball State University.
He retired from Ball Corporation as the Director of Purchasing after 35 years of service.
Rodgers was involved in Junior Achievement and was a member of the Mount Olive Community Church where he participated in many church functions prior to the decline of his health.
He proudly served his country in the U. S. Airforce both in the U. S. and abroad where he served in the American Embassy. During his military career, he was the recipient of the good conduct medal and the armed services longevity service award.
Rodgers enjoyed wood working, gardening, traveling, camping, fishing, boating, playing euchre, sports, barbecues and grilling, and Cajun cooking.
He is survived by his loving wife, Claudette ( Conicoff) Aguillard; daughters, Karen Aguillard and Debbie (Kenneth) Sanner; sisters, Lois Tyson, Mary Ann Sonnier, and Lottie (Harry Lee) Ledoux; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews also survive.
Rodgers was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roland Aguillard; sisters, Verna Lee Lebry, Ethel Monreau, and Lou Ledoux; brother’s-in-law, Youree Tyson, Paul Sonnier, Rutland Lebry, Harrold Monreau, and Leroy Ledoux.
Visitation will be held at Elm Ridge Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Services were held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Rodney Eiler officiating.
Burial was at Elm Ridge Memorial Park.