Obituaries

CHARLES RAY MANUEL

VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Charles Ray “Charlie” Manuel at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte, followed by interment at Sacred Heart Mausoleum, officiated by Father Mitch Guidry.

BRENDA L. VIDRINE

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Brenda L. Vidrine at 10:30 a.m. today, August 25, 2022, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou, followed by interment at New St. Ann Mausoleum. Father Billy Massie will be the celebrant of the Mass and conduct the funeral services.

WILTON M. FONTENOT

VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Wilton M. Fontenot at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Father Andrew Killeen celebrated the Mass. Burial took place at St. Peter Cemetery in Grand Prairie.

JAMES HAROLD VERRETTE

James Harold Verrette, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022. His funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022, at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Father Wayne LeBleu officiated. Burial followed in Consolata Cemetery.

“AL” AURELIEN LOUIS LANDRENEAU

VILLE PLATTE – Graveside services at Evangeline Memorial Park will be held at a later date for AL Landreneau, 80, who passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

MARY ELLA FONTENOT AUCOIN

Mary Ella Fontenot Aucoin, of Mandeville, passed away on August 8, 2022, at the age of 82. She was a native of Belaire Cove. Audubon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary attended Phillips Junior College and had a career as a medical secretary and activity director at Harahan Guest House.

EULA LEE “TINY” FONTENOT

VIDRINE - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Eula Lee “Tiny” Fontenot at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Holy Spirit Chapel in Vidrine. Father Billy Massie celebrated the Mass. Burial took place in Platin Cemetery. Ardoin’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

MARY BONNIE DALE FONTENOT

VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Mary Bonnie Dale Fontenot at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Father Andrew Killeen celebrated the Mass. Burial took place at M.B. Fontenot Cemetery.

JOYCE BROWN MANUEL

VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joyce Brown Manuel at 11:00 a.m. today, August 11, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Burial will take place at Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery.

FLORELLA “POOCHIE” THIBODEAUX

A Mass Of Christian Burial For Mrs. Florella “Poochie” Thibodeaux was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Andrew Killeen officiating. Interment followed in Pine Point Cemetery, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.