Obituaries

Ethel Savoy

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Ethel Savoy, 93, of Welsh passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at her residence. A Mass of Christian burial will be held today, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Our

Judy Ann Lyons

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It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Judy Ann Lyons of Jennings announces her passing from this life on July 18, 2019, at the age of 62.

The family of Judy is honoring her wishes of cremation and a memorial service may be held at a later date.

Lloyd Oliver Bruchhaus

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ELTON — It is with heavy and full hearts that we announce the very peaceful passing of Lloyd Oliver Bruchhaus, 96, of Elton which occurred Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings.

Funeral services for Mr. Bruchhaus will be held Monday, July 22, 2019, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Elton, with Rev. Jose Vattakunnel officiating.

Edolia Dartez

Funeral arrangements for Edolia Dartez, 68, will be announced by Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.

 

Richard Anthony Darcé

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Richard Anthony Darcé, 86, a longtime resident of Jennings, died July 15, 2019, in Jennings American Legion Hospital following a brief battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, followed by a 3 p.m. funeral mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings.

Interment will be at a later date at the veteran’s cemetery in Jennings.

Evelyn Vincent

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LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Vincent, 85, of Lake Arthur will be held today, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 3 p.m. in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel, with

Lubert Emile Fontenot

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Lubert Emile Fontenot, 78, of Welsh passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at his residence. Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh today, Tuesday, July 16,

Jeffrey Neil Ray

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June 2, 1983 - July 12, 2019 A Mass of Christian burial for Jeffrey Neil Ray, 36, of Lafayette will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church

Martha Smith Leckelt

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It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Martha Smith Leckelt announces her passing from this life on July 8, 2019, at the age of 87.

Funeral services for Martha Smith Leckelt will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings today, Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 10 a.m., with Reverend Gene Richard officiating.

A gathering of family and friends was held at the funeral home beginning Wednesday, July 10, from 2:30-9 p.m. Visitation will resume today, Thursday, July 11, from 8 a.m. until the time of her service at 10 a.m.

Ronnie Wayne Duplechan

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Funeral services for Ronnie Wayne Duplechan, 60, of Sliverwood will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Friday, July 12, 2012, at 7 p.m., with Pastor Craig Sams officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home Friday, July 12, 2019, from 5 p.m. until the time of his service at 7 p.m.

Burial will follow Silverwood Cemetery.

Ronnie was born in Lafayette on Jan. 16, 1959, to Fletcher Duplechan, Sr., and Dorothy Jane Davis Duplechan. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on July 8, 2019.