Shirley Mae Picard Leger passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at the age of 74.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic
'hurch in Eunice. Fr. Austin Leger will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Shirley is survived by three daughters, Priscilla Alleman of Eunice, Geneva Leger of Eunice, and Monica Leger of Eunice; one son Gerald Leger of Eunice; one sister, Hilda LeJeune of Eunice; seventeen grandchildren; and
sixteen great-grandchildren.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Jean Leger, Sr.; her parents, Edwin Picard and Naize Cormier Picard; two sons, Carl K. Leger and Jean B. Leger, Jr.; and three sisters, Nora Daigle, Lois Richard, and Agnes Leger.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and
staying open all night. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. by Fr. Austin Leger.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

Joyce Lavergne Soileau passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015, at the age of 72.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 24, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home
in Eunice. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Roland Soileau of Eunice; one daughter, Sandra Whitaker of Eunice; one son Troy LeJeune of Eunice; two sisters, Jennifer Lavergne of Meridian, MS and Shirlene Abriga of Meridian,
MS; two brothers, Rifton Lavergne of Eunice and Merlin Lavergne of Waveland, MS; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Joyce was preceded in death by her first husband, Oster LeJeune; her parents, Hillman Lavergne and Hilda Doucet Lavergne; and one brother, Emory Lavergne.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 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 on Thursday at 8:00 a.m. for visitation until the time of service.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

MAMOU – Father Francis L. Bourgeois, 80, a native of Mamou and resident of Consolata Home in New Iberia passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. Visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Mamou on Sunday, December 27 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Monday, December 28 from 8:00 AM until time of service. A rosary will be prayed in his honor on Sunday evening at 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 28 at 10:00 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Mamou, Louisiana. Burial will follow in the St. Ann's Cemetery with Bishop Michael Jarrell, celebrant.
Father Bourgeois was born in Church Point, Louisiana and attended public school in Mamou. He then continued his education at Immaculata Seminary in Lafayette and Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. He was ordained a Priest of God on June 3, 1961 for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette and faithfully served God and His people for 53 years.
His priestly assignments included: June of 1961 at St. Therese in Abbeville, June of 1966 at St. Joesph in Rayne, December of 1967 at Our Lady of Sacred Heart in Church Point, January of 1971 at St. Peter Apostle in Gueydan, February of 1973 at St. John Vianney in Bell City, March of 1977 at St. Lawrence in Mowata, August of 1978 at St. Stephen in Berwick, July of 1981 at Sacred Heart in Ville Platte, December of 1983 at Holy Rosary in Kaplan, April of 1984 at St. Joseph in Iota, and January of 1992 at St. Leo IV in Roberts Cove. On July 20, 2008, he left St. Leo IV with a heavy heart to begin retirement in Mamou.
He was indeed a very gentle, good and caring person which manifested itself to the end. He enjoyed people and traveling; especially out west to meet his sister Sybil in Arizona to vacation and sightsee. On these trips, he took along his mom and other relatives.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his sister Yvonne B. Gillis of Marietta, Georgia, brother Larry Bourgeois and wife Leila of Jackson, Louisiana, nephew Sean Gillis, and nieces Pamela B. Bordelon and Patricia Hoskins and husband John.
He now joins in Heaven his parents, Ernest R. Bourgeois of Church Point and Celeste Landreneau Bourgeois of Mamou and his sister Sister Sybil Bourgeois O.P. of the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Acadian Inc. 2600 Johnston Street Suite 200, Lafayette, La 70503-3240.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or leave words of comfort at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin's Funeral Home in Mamou is in charge of arrangements.

EUNICE~Our hearts are heavy as we have lost a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Betty Verrett Pelican, on December 21, 2015 at Thibodeaux Regional Medical Center at the age of 73. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Andrew Cemetery with Father Tom Voorhies officiating.
She was a homemaker and devoted her heart and soul to her home and family. She was a great cook, gardener, baker and she loved to sew. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her especially her two sons, John Pelican, Jr of Basile and Joshua Kirkland of Louisville, KY, her daughter, Flora Howell of Duralde; three brothers, Douglas Verrett of Bayou L'Ourse, Donald Verrett of Mobile, AL and Russell Verrett of Bayou Vista; three sisters, Anna Olivier of Eunice, Judy Cochran of Toledo Bend and Patricia Vice of Bayou L'Ourse; six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Pelican Boone; son, Maxell Pelican and three siblings.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 11:00 am until time of services.

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elroy ''Bobcat'' Jones announces his passing on Tuesday, December 23, 2015 at Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 84. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Saturday, December 26th from 11:00 am until time of services.
He was very much loved by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Thibodeaux Jones.

EUNICE ~ Visitation for Amos Willis LeBlanc, Sr., will be Tuesday, December 29, 2015 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, with funeral services following at 11:00 am, both at St. Paul Baptist Church in Mamou, LA. Interment will be in the St. Paul Cemetery, Mamou, LA with Rev. Soloman Evans officiating.
Mr. LeBlanc, Sr., age 58, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Dallas Regional Hospital in Dallas, TX.
Mr. LeBlanc, Sr. enjoyed watching and playing football as well as Coaching Little League Baseball. He was affiliated with New Birth Baptist Church in Paris, TX.
Survivors include: one son, Joseph LeBlanc of Willington, NC; three brothers: Norris LeBlanc and Francis LeBlanc, both of Mamou, LA, and Robert L. LeBlanc of El Paso, TX; three sisters: Rose M. Noel, Mary M. Fontenot, and Audrey L. Hall-Berton, all of Mamou, LA.
Mr. LeBlanc, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, one son, three brothers, and one sister.
Pallbearers will be: Joseph LeBlanc, Patrick Hall, Christopher LeBlanc, Allen Noel, Horace LeBlanc, Jr., Juan Jason, Sebastian Noel, and Rodney Clark, Sr.
Frank Brothers Funeral Home, 150 Town Home Drive, Eunice, LA, (337) 457-7533 is in charge of arrangements.

Kinder-A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Jeanne Redlich Savant, 69, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Rev. Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will follow in Indian Village Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home.
The family received visitors on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 3-9 p.m. at Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. The Holy Rosary was prayed at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Jerry Wyble. Visitation resumed on Wednesday morning from 8 a.m. until time of service.
Jeanne was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a woman of strong faith. Her most precious time was that spent with her family and as an organist playing music in church to rejoice Jesus’ sweet name. Jeanne will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Aimee Cunningham Carr and husband, Ron, and D’Ane Cunningham Chambers and husband, Chan; her mother, Edna Schwartzenburg Redlich; one sister, Dionne Bordelon and husband, Clay; two brothers, Lowell Redlich and wife, Mona, and Lyle Redlich and wife, Tina; two granddaughters, Kristen and Kamryn Chambers; and sister-in-law, Beverly “Bebo” Redlich.
Jeanne is preceded in death by her father, Oris Redlich; husband, Ronnie J. Savant; and her brother, Dwaine Redlich.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com

Beatrice Francis Young passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015, at the age of 89.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home
in Eunice. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
Beatrice is survived by two daughters, Debra A. Young of Elton; and Tammy Y. Chapman and husband
Roderick of Eunice; three sons, John Daryl Young and wife Bonnie of Eunice, Faron B. Young and wife Melissa of Conroe, TX, and Troy D. Young of Lake Charles; daughter-in-law, Wyonna Young of Baton Rouge; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and six great great-grandchildren.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband Silas J. Young, Sr.; her parents, Howard Chauvin and Georgina David Chauvin; son, Silas J. Young, Jr.;grandson, Seth Young; three sisters, Leola Riche; Amelia
Holland; and Bernadine Achee; and three brothers, Lynn Chauvin, Lance Chauvin, and Howard Chauvin.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. The funeral home will reopen on Monday at 8:00 a.m. for visitation until the time of service.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

BASILE~Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of Hayes Daniel Courville on Friday, December 25, 2015, at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 11:00 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Entombment will follow in the St. Augustine Mausoleum with Father David Hebert, Celebrant.
Although we were blessed to have him with us here on earth for just under 3 months, his presence with his parents, sister and his family will forever be in their hearts. Hayes' memories will be cherished by his loving parents, Daniel and Natalie Christ Courville of Basile; his loving big sister, Greta Renee Courville of Basile; his maternal grandparents, Gene and Colleen Klumpp Leonards and Roderick and Lisa Christ all of Eunice; his paternal grandparents, Steve and Georgie Courville of Basile; his maternal great-grandmothers, Jerry Guillory of Basile and Shirley Klumpp of Kinder; his paternal great-grandfather, Moise Courville of Basile; his godparents, Jenny Courville and John Eric Fontenot both of Basile; as well as his extended family. Our world has been forever blessed because of this precious angel who will live on in our hearts forever.
He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Nelson and Lula Mae Christ, Charles Klumpp and Jim Guillory; his paternal great-grandparents, Verdie Courville and Fulton ''Red'' and Glade Bacon.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Basile on Tuesday, December 29th from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm and again on Wednesday, December 30th from 7:00 am until time of services. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm Tuesday evening.
Pallbearers honored to serve will be John Eric Fontenot, Matt Courville, Nick Courville, Garret Christ, Gavin Christ, Ethan Bacon, Sam Bacon and Chad Faul.

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Flora Marie Reed Soileau announces her passing on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in Natchitoches at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Entombment will follow in the St. Paul Mausoleum with Father Dustin Dought, Celebrant.
Flora was a life long member of the Catholic Daughters. She devoted her life to her faith and family. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her especially her four children, Stephen Reed Soileau and wife, Christa of Sugarland, TX., Pauline Renee Soileau Carrier and husband, Patrick of Kingsland, TX, Damian Kirk Soileau and wife, Marie of Natchitoches and Bradford Ray Soileau and wife, Anita of Mandeville; one brother, Lony Michael Reed, Jr of Marble Falls, TX; a sister, Madeline Reed Montelaro and husband, James of Eunice. The joys of her life her seven grandchildren, Jeremy Bradford Carrier, Brian Patrick Carrier and wife, Allison, Nicholas Maurice Soileau, Jennifer Soileau Bradford and husband, Franklin, Lydia Soileau Kirk and husband, John Handley, Allison Rachael Soileau and Alexander Raymond Soileau and four great grandchildren, Timothy Jacob Carrier, Addyson Layne Soileau, Philomene Idiolie Kirk and John Handley Kirk IV.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lony Michael ''L.M.'' and Avis Meyers Reed.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice on Wednesday, December 30th from noon until service time.
In lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Edmund School Catholic School, 230 North 3rd Street, Eunice, LA 70535

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bobbie Taylor announces his passing on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon David Guillory officiating.
Bobbie was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he worked in Intelligence. He was also a past owner, operator and manager of the Eunice Superette. Bobbie will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife of 41 years, Bonnie Vidrine Taylor of Eunice; two sons, Jared ''Chip'' Taylor of Eunice, and Mark Vidrine of Texas; three daughters, Clair Taylor Deshotel of Eunice, Kim Vidrine King of Lafayette, and Janine Vidrine Milner and husband, James of Lake Charles; brother, Donald McManus; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; two nieces and extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Vidrine; mother, Hazel Taylor; and brother, Richard ''Skip'' McManus.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, December 28th from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm, and again on Tuesday, December 29th from 8:00 am until services. Deacon David Guillory will recite a Rosary at 7:00 pm Monday evening.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.

''I have fought the good fight, I have
Finished the race, I have kept the faith.''
2 Timothy 4:7
''His master said to him, ‘Well done, good
And faithful servant! You have been faithful over a little; I will set
You over much. Enter into the joy
Of your master. '' Mathew 25:21

Mamou~ Mary Hope Landreneau(nee' Dardeau) born on November 13, 1943, a native of Ville Platte and a longtime resident of Mamou passed into the joy of her Father at 4:10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Mamou with Christian Burial to follow in the New St. Ann's Cemetery.
Hope spent her life serving her family, friends and community as a member of the Extraordinary Minister of Communion at St. Ann's Catholic Church; baseball coach and President of Dixie Youth Baseball in Mamou; a member and officer of the Mamou Rotary Club; and a member, Secretary and President of La Justice of the Peace and Constables Association. She received many awards for her service and professional work including Louisiana Secretary of the Year, Mamou Woman of the Year, and Louisiana Justice of the Peace Judicial Award among other accolades and honors.
Before her retirement from Savoy Medical Center and 27 years as a Justice of the Peace, Hope attended USL; was a legal secretary; co-owner of a western store and concrete plant; and school bus driver. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband, sisters and friends. She will be missed and well remembered by all.
Hope is survived by her four sons, Kevin P. Landreneau and wife, Johanna of Baton Rouge; Boyd Landreneau and wife, Karen of Mamou; Troy Landreneau and wife, Leah, of Iowa, LA; and James Landreneau of Lake Charles; two sisters, Annetta Juneau of Ville Platte and Joyce Comeaux of Lafayette; two brothers, C.J. Dardeau and Dale Dardeau of Ville Platte; ten grandchildren, Jean Paul, Brogan, Kristen, Tanner, Melanie, Elizabeth, Aubrey, Jaxon, Alexis and Clay; and one great-grandchild, Ainsley Marie Fuselier.
Hope will now reunite in Heaven with her husband, Ronald Jean Landreneau; her parents, Clovis and Christina Maude Dardeau; five sisters, Rose Mae Doucet, Lou Ella Briley, Myra Guillory, Beryl Young and George Anne Hosman; three brothers, Isom, Ray and Winston Dardeau; and one grandchild, Kevin P. Landreneau, JR. They surely await her with open arms and joyous hearts.
At the request of the Landreneau Family, visitation will take place on Wednesday December 30, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Gibson. The visitation will reopen on Thursday December 31, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. until time of services.

Harvey Dale James Fontenot passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015, at the age of 64.
No Memorial Service is planned at this time.
Harvey is survived by his mother, Rose Bergeron Rozas and stepdad Albert of Eunice; three daughters, Denise F. Ortego and husband Chad of Carencro, Penni Fontenot of Lafayette, and Sarah Lafleur and
husband Moise of Eunice; three sons, Troy Fontenot and wife Lisa of Lafayette, Casey Fontenot of Slidell, and Eric Scott Fontenot of Lafayette; three sisters, Deborah Olivier of Eunice, Charmane Richard of Eunice,
and Connie Guidry of Lewisburg; two brothers, Patrick Fontenot of Iota and Marcus Fontenot of Sunset; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Harvey was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Fontenot.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home

Gervis Stanford passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, age 85.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Rev. Vernon Martindale will officiate. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Ville Platte.
Gervis is survived by his wife, JoAnn Begnaud Stanford; four sons, Daniel J. Stanford, Keith M. Stanford, Stephan Stanford, and Ben Stanford; one sister, Anna B. Leger; and seven grandchildren.
Gervis was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Stanford and Maria Jagneaux Stanford; four sisters, Laura Stanford, Rita S. Venable, Ella Mae S. Manuel, and Elta S. Miller; and three brothers, Vorice Stanford, Roland Stanford, and Verland Stanford.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Katherine "Winkey" Melancon Coker passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at the age of 49.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016, at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Ron LaCombe will officiate. Inurnment will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum in Eunice with
Deacon Gary Gaudin doing the committal.
Katherine is survived by her husband William Coker, Jr. of Mamou; her parents, L. C. Melancon and Barbara Watson Melancon of Eunice; one son, Nicholas Burge of Houston; and two sisters, Kam Butler and husband Brandon of Crowley; and Celeste Vidrine and husband Brent of Sunset.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

MAMOU – Louis ''L.J.'' Joesph Deculus, a United States Army Veteran, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on December 30, 2015 at 11:45 PM at the age of 74. L.J. loved God, his family, and his country. He was a son, brother, husband, dad, paran, pawpaw, uncle, cousin, and friend who will missed by everyone he touched.
L.J. was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church where he served as an usher and as a 3rd Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 2675. He worked tirelessly for his church and council. After graduating valedictorian from Joseph Celestine High School in Mamou, Louisiana, L.J. joined the United States Army and proudly served his country. He is recognized as a Veteran of Foreign Wars and was a member of the American Legion Council 123. A farmer by trade, he returned to Mamou to marry his sweetheart, Mary Dianne Espree of Houston, Texas and to assist in the growth of his family's farm. He worked with his father and brothers to build the Deculus Brothers' Farm. L.J. was recognized for his commitment to farming and his community when he was appointed to serve on the Louisiana State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee for the United States Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency from 1974 to 1990. He retired from farming in 1986, but continued to do the thing he loved most, work. He became a crawfish farmer for several years and upon retiring from crawfish farming, he accepted a position with the Evangeline Parish Police Juror as a heavy equipment operator and transporter, where he worked until 2011. He and Dianne were settling into retirement with many projects for the grandchildren. In addition to being dedicated to his community and country, L.J. was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Dianne E. Deculus of Mamou, son Louis Deculus Jr. and wife Ramona Fruge Deculus of Houston, Texas, daughters Donna Deculus of San Antonio, Texas, Jennifer Deculus Johnson and husband Kevin of Spring, Texas, Jessica Deculus of Pearland, Texas, and Deidre Deculus Robert and husband James, Jr. of Glynn, Louisiana, his brothers Elie Deculus of Mamou, Herman Deculus of Brusly, and Howard Deculus of Mamou, and sister Marjis Deculus Allen of Mamou. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his eleven grandchildren: Blake Semien, Gabrielle, Maeghan, and Breanna Deculus, Frank Broussard, Nalani, Maya, Kevin Jr., and Aaron Johnson, James III, and Jude Michael Robert.
He now joins in Heaven his parents Ashton, Sr. and Ester Deculus, and his brothers Ashton Jr., Horace, and Antonia Deculus and his sisters Edna Deculus LaChapelle and Hazel Deculus Espree.
At the request of the family, a rosary will be prayed for L.J. on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 9:15 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Mamou, Louisiana followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM and Rite of Committal in the New St. Ann Mausoleum. Father Thianese will be officiating services.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or leave words of comfort for the family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin's Funeral Home in Mamou is in charge of arrangements. 337-468-5231.

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Jodie Hoffpauir Gautreaux at her home at the age of 36. A Celebration of Life will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Pastor Steve Gautreaux and Pastor Allen Ben officiating.
Jodie will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her especially her husband of 16 years, Todd Gautreaux of Mamou; her son, Holden Gautreaux of Mamou; her parents, Herman and Juanita Hoffpauir of Crowley; her sister, Jada Hoffpauir Simon and husband, John of Iota; and a host of nieces and nephews and extended family.
She now rests in peace with her paternal grandparents, Ernest Belgium and Lovenia Hoffpauir; and maternal grandparents, Calice and Lucia Sonnier.
At the request of the family visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, January 4th from 10:00am until 10:00pm, and again on Tuesday, January 5th from 8:00 am until services.
Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 W. Laurel Ave., (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Manuel passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, at the age of 70.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Deacon David Guillory will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
Ronald is survived by his companion, Doris Gillard of Eunice; one son, Brian Keith Manuel of Mamou; one daughter, Rhonda M. Venable and husband Randy of Broussard; three step daughters, Wendy
Hollier of Lafayette, Nichole Roy of Eunice, and Penny Thornton of Macon, GA; one brother, Kenneth Manuel of Texas; four sisters, Helen Fontenot of Basile, Drucella Perkins of Texas, Elsie Hahn of Ringgold, LA, and Sarah Dietz of Texas; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Leopold Manuel and Josephine Labbie Manuel; his wife, Hilda Mae Kibodeaux Manuel; one brother, Huey Manuel; one sister, Laura Granger; and one great grandchild, Karson Manuel.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2016, from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM by Deacon David Guillory. The funeral home will reopen on Monday at 8:00 AM for visitation until the time of service.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley Belton Mason passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the age of 57.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Fr. David Hebert will officiate. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Kenneth Mason, Sr. of Basile; three daughters, DeToshia Flugence and husband Alfred of Broussard, Katrina Thomas and husband Brandon of Basile, and Gwendolyn Mason of Basile; one son, Kenneth "Dwayne" Mason, Jr. of Basile; two sisters, Sherry Sam of Basile and Laurie Belton of Elton; five brothers, Oscar Belton of Carencro, Phillip Belton of Eunice, Joseph Belton, Jr. of Basile, Judice Belton of Basile, and James Belton of Eunice; and seven grandchildren.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Belton, Sr. and Hazel Ceaser Belton and one sister, Eva Botley.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

BASILE~Louis Joseph LeJeune, 88, of Basile passed away, Wednesday, January 06, 2016, at his home in the loving company of his family.
Visitation for Louis will begin on Friday, January 08, 2016 at 10:00 am until 10:00 pm at Ardoin's Funeral Home, 1210 South Ryan Ave, Basile, LA 70515. A Rosary will be offered at 6:00 pm Friday evening. A Celebration of his life and funeral Services will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, January 09, 2016, at Ardoin's Funeral Home followed immediately by a Catholic Mass and Burial Services at 11:00 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Basile with Father David Hebert , Celebrant. Flowers may be sent to Ardoin's Funeral Home, Basile. Those wishing to sign Louis' online guestbook may do so at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com
Louis was born December 26, 1927 in Basile to Adolus and Sadie Vidrine LeJeune. He grew up in Basile assisting his father with running their general store in Basile and graduated from Basile High School in 1946. While in high school, Louis was a member and Drum Major of the Basile High School Band. After graduation from high school he enlisted in the United States Navy on January 11, 1946 and was honorably discharged on November 14, 1947 at the rank of Seaman First Class. While in the Navy he deployed to the Asian-Pacific Theater of Operations and served as a musician on board the USS Jason, a resupply and repair ship, and the USS Tausig, an Allen M. Sumner class destroyer. His military awards include the American Theater Campaign Medal, the Asia Pacific Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
On May 07, 1952 he married the former Wilda Ardoin Fontenot and upon his death, they had been married for 63 years. Following his service in the Navy, Louis worked in the oil field until her was seriously injured in an oil field related accident. After recovering from his injuries, he earned a living as a self-employed upholsterer and specialized in restoring antique furniture. He also continued to perform as a musician and was a guitarist specializing in one of the things he loved, Cajun Music. He was a member of a large family that lived very near each other and he loved the family gatherings that involved cooking, laughing, and playing ''French Music''. He cherished visiting with his friends, extended family members, his children, grandchildren, his great and great grandchildren.
Louis is survived by wife, WIlda Ardoin LeJeune; his daughter, Jacqueline LeJeune Martin and husband, Leslie G. Martin, Sr., his son, Dolan Ray Fontenot; his grandchildren Ryan LeJeune, Angelle LeJeune Seeley, Jason Pitre, Roxanne Pitre Chaisson, Donna Fontenot Guillory, Jamie Fontenot, Tony Johnson, Otis Johnson, Rachel Johnson Fontenot, Justin LeBleu, Londie Martin, Leslie Martin, Jr., Lisa Martin and thirty five great grandchildren, and twenty seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolus and Sadie Vidrine LeJeune; his son Ronald LeJeune; his brother Joseph ''D.S.'' LeJeune; and his three sisters, Verdie LeJeune Douget, Eva LeJeune Cavel, and Geneva LeJeune Fontenot.