Local Obituaries
Helen Kratzer
Nov 28, 2022
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Helen Marie Bertrand Kratzer, 79, of Jennings, will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating. Burial will follow in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Kratzer will begin on...
Joann Royer Thibodeaux
Nov 28, 2022
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. JoAnn Royer Thibodeaux, 81, of Lafayette will be held in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Deacon Wayne Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Island Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Thibodeaux will begin Wednesday, November 30 at 9:00 a.m. A rosary...
Larry John Breaux, Sr.
Nov 25, 2022
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Lorrett “Larry” John Breaux, Sr., 83, of Welsh will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mike Nolan officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. and...
Felton Lane Cormier
Nov 22, 2022
Funeral services for Felton Lane Cormier, 55, of Jennings, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022, in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Wells officiating. Cremation will follow the service under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Cormier will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the First...
John Murphy Leger
Nov 19, 2022
Funeral services for Mr. John Murphey Leger, Sr., 79, of Hayes, will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dennis House officiating. Burial will follow in Hayes Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Leger will begin on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 4:00 p.m....
Irma Faye Bivens
Nov 18, 2022
Jennings
Funeral services for Irma Faye LeJeune Bivens, 76, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings with Pastor Mickey Istre officiating. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from 2:00...
Jennifer Pete Deshotel
Nov 15, 2022
Jennings
Funeral services for Jennifer Rene Pete Deshotel, 51, of Jennings will be held on Saturday November 19, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the Miguez Funeral home Chapel.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m., until the time of service. Burial will take place in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Jennifer passed away on November...
Arthur "Tommy" Ardoin
Nov 12, 2022
Funeral services for Mr. Arthur “Tommy” Ardoin, 66, will be held at 2 p.n., Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Bill Miller officiating.
Burial will follow in the Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will be observed on Wednesday, beginning at 10 AM until 1:30 PM. A Rosary will be...
Aj Thibodeaux
Nov 10, 2022
Jennings
A Memorial Mass for Mr. AJ Thibodeaux will be held on Monday November 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau with Father Andrew Schumacher officiating.
Visitation will be held at the church on Monday starting at 11:00 a.m. and continue until the time of service. Burial will take place in St. John...
Mildred Elana Hydle
Nov 10, 2022
Jennings
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of Ms. Mildred Elana Hydle, 58, of Mermentau, LA. A visitation will be held on Tuesday November 15, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will take place following the visitation. Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home of...
Marlene A Royer
Nov 9, 2022
Funeral services for Marlene A. Royer, 71, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Susil Fernando officiating. Burial will follow in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Royer will begin on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. in the Miguez...
Wendy Marie Trahan
Nov 7, 2022
Monday evening, November 7th, 2022, Wendy Marie Trahan slipped from the arms of her loving family and into those of her Lord and Savior.
Wendy, the much-loved daughter of Judith Cooper and the deceased Rev. Wayne Cooper, was a vibrant woman who wore her laughter as freely as her smile. A lasting gift she imparted to all who had the...
Virgil Emmitt Lejeune
Oct 27, 2022
Jennings
Mr. Virgil Emmitt LeJeune, 55, was born on December 6, 1966, in Crowley, LA to George and Sharlyn Bertrand LeJeune. He passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at his residence.
Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Virgil enjoyed playing the guitar, drums, and music in general. He loved his nieces and nephews like his...
Wavel Hugh Guidry
Oct 27, 2022
Lake Arthur
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wavel Hugh Guidry, 85, of Lake Arthur on October 27, 2022, surrounded by his family while listening to Cajun music.
Visitation will be held at Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur on Monday, October 31, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service...
Patricia "Patsy" Mapel
Oct 24, 2022
A memorial visitation celebrating the life of Patricia Ann Myers Mapel, 70, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022. in the Miguez Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Ms. Mapel was born on November 20, 1951, in Lake Arthur to parents Archie Smith and Eula Lee Myers. She worked in the aviation industry as...
Karlin Ann Beard
Oct 24, 2022
Funeral services for Ms. Karlin Ann Beard, 67, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Beard will begin on Thursday, October 27, 2022,...
Kenneth "Kc" Credeur
Oct 20, 2022
Memorial Visitation for Mr. Kenneth Wayne “KC” Credeur, 64, of Jennings, will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, from noon until 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Credeur was born on August 14, 1958, in Jennings to parents, Charles W. and Pearl Gary Credeur. He was a resident of Jennings all his life. After his high...
Carl Joseph Sonnier
Oct 20, 2022
Masonic funeral services for Mr. Carl Joseph Sonnier, 66, of Jennings, will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings. Burial will follow in St. Anne Cemetery in Elton, under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Sonnier will begin on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 9:30 a.m....
Marshall Guidry
Oct 20, 2022
It is with wonderful memories, yet sad hearts that we announce the death of our loved one, Marshall Ray Guidry, 46, of Lake Arthur, Louisiana.
Mr. Guidry was born on April 12, 1976, to parents Allen Ray and Sybil Ann Benoit Guidry. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He worked as a carpenter. Mr. Guidry was a hard worker...
August Wilson Broussard
Oct 11, 2022
Jennings
August Broussard, 76, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at home.
August was born in Westlake, LA to Arthur Broussard and Zenia Myers Broussard. August worked at College Oaks Elementary as Head Custodian for 25+ years, then went on to work at Jennings Elementary as well as Lake Arthur Elementary.
Funeral services will be hold on Tuesday, October 18,...
