OBITUARIES

Anvil Briscoe

Anvil Briscoe

Jun 5, 2025

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Anvil Briscoe "Tootie Pop", 72, who passed away June 5, 2025 at his residence. Archbishop John Milton of Emani Temple #49 of the African American Catholic congregation will officiate the services. Interment will follow the service in Greenlawn Memorial...

Cecilia Rose "Ceci" O'Keefe Neustrom

Cecilia Rose "Ceci" O'Keefe Neustrom

May 28, 2025

Cecilia Rose “Ceci” O’Keefe Neustrom passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. She was 77.

A devoted mother and accomplished painter, Ceci was known for her warmth, humility, openness, and gift for making people feel at ease. Whether sharing a story, a meal, or conversation, she endeared herself to countless friends...

Joseph Abel Lormand

Joseph Abel Lormand

May 22, 2025

Abel Joseph Lormand, 87, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Nashville. Born December 14, 1937, in St. Martinville, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Mayonce Lormand and Marie Elizabeth Albert Lormand. He leaves behind a legacy marked by laughter, resilience, and service.

Over the span of 40 years, Abel built a remarkable career driving...

Ima Williams

Ima Williams

May 20, 2025

Ima W. Williams, age 80 passed away Tuesday May 20, 2025 in her family home.

A service will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 610 Raintree Trail, Lafayette, Louisiana on June 14, 2025 at 11:00 am, a rosary will proceed service at 10:30 am. A gathering is planned after the service at the church Family Life Center.

Ima lived and worked...

Leora Domingue Fuselier

Leora Domingue Fuselier

May 7, 2025

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Leora Domingue Fuselier, 97, who passed away May 7, 2025 at her home. Reverend Brian Taylor, pastor of St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will officiate the funeral services. Serving as lectors are Mindi Nash and Anna Duhon; Adam Fuselier and...

Lucille "Nan Lou" Mouton

Lucille "Nan Lou" Mouton

Apr 29, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30 am in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church for Lucille "Nan Lou" Mouton, 90, who passed away April 29, 2025 at Ochsner Acadia General Hospital. Father Peter Emusa, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass and will...

Donald Rodney Wilks

Donald Rodney Wilks

Apr 29, 2025

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Donald R. Wilks, 76, who passed away April 29, 2025 at his residence. Interment will follow the service in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife, Monica Wilks of St. Martinville; two sons, Blaine R. Wilks and Brad Collins (Brittainy)...

Allen Harrington

Allen Harrington

Apr 26, 2025

Allen Harrington saw himself as the reincarnation of Rowdy Yates in "Rawhide," James West in "The Wild, Wild West," Bret Maverick in "Maverick." He was Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) in "The Hustler" and Audie Murphy in every one of his movies. He held conventional thinking in contempt and had total disregard for any rule that tumbled along his path. His...

Minnie Hebert

Minnie Hebert

Apr 24, 2025

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Minnie Lee Dugas Hebert “MinnieMom”, who passed away peacefully at the age of 88, at her home in Carencro, Louisiana. Interment will follow the service in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family requests that visitation begin at 8:00 am Saturday morning...

Joyce Landry McBride

Joyce Landry McBride

Mar 26, 2025

Funeral services will be held March 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Joyce L. McBride , 90, who passed away March 26, 2025. Reverend Brian Taylor, pastor of St. Genevieve Church, will conduct the services. Lectors for the service will be Krystal McBride and Nikki Sonnier. Karen Broussard, musician and vocalist, will...

Lona B. Sonnier

Lona B. Sonnier

Mar 22, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025  at 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Lona B. Sonnier, 95, who passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.  The Rev. J. Aaron Melancon, Pastor at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony. Interment will be in St. Theresa Cemetery...

Miguel Angel Lopez-Oliva

Miguel Angel Lopez-Oliva

Mar 21, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm  in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Miguel Angel Lopez-Oliva, 40, who passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.

Visitation hours will be observed at Walters Funeral Home on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 10:00...

Everett James Duhon

Everett James Duhon

Mar 19, 2025

Everett James Duhon, son of Courtney Wright and Brandon Duhon of Lafayette, entered into this world for a brief time on March 19, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:30 pm in the Infant Rest section of Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Father Manny Fernandez will conduct the services. 

Words of comfort and peace can be left...

Rose Faucheux Lee

Rose Faucheux Lee

Mar 19, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Basil Catholic Church for Rose Faucheux Lee, 70, who passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The Rev. Donavan Labbe, Pastor of St. Basil Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony. Lectors will be Larenda Ougel and Marvin Travasos; gift bearers will be...

Eugene F. Rachal

Eugene F. Rachal

Mar 12, 2025

With full hearts and deep gratitude for his life, the family announces memorial services to be held Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 am at Walters Funeral Home for Eugene Francis "Gene" Rachal, who passed from this world and into the embrace of Love on March 12, 2025.

He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather—steadfast, generous, and kind. He had...

Dominique Marie Antoine

Dominique Marie Antoine

Mar 12, 2025

Memorial services will be held April 12, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Dominique Antoine, 71, who passed away March 12, 2025 at her residence. Father Steve LeBlanc will officiate the services. Eugene Cormier and Gregory DeCuir will be the lectors. 

Survivors include husband, Eugene Antoine of Lafayette; two sisters; Martine DeDecker of France...

Matthew A. Hillman

Matthew A. Hillman

Mar 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matthew Alan Hillman, who left us on March 5, 2025, at the age of 42. Born on September 1, 1982, Matthew was a beloved son, brother, godfather, uncle, professional, and friend to many.

Catholic funeral services will be held Friday, March 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel...

Geraldine Venable

Geraldine Venable

Feb 28, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm at St. John Berchmans Church in Cankton for Geraldine Venable, 81, who passed away February 28, 2025 at her residence. Father Kenneth Domingue will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be Zachary Venable and Logan Venable....

Marietta LaFosse

Marietta LaFosse

Feb 25, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Marietta LaFosse, 78, who passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.  Deacon Art Bakeler will officiate the ceremony.

Visitation hours will be observed at Walters Funeral Home on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until time of services...

Patrick Enard, Sr.

Patrick Enard, Sr.

Feb 13, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette for Patrick Enard Sr., 68, who passed away February 13, 2025. Reverend Monsignor Ronald Broussard will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Interment will follow the service in...