Obituaries

DONALD “D.L” VIDRINE

WASHINGTON - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon today, October 21, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington for Donald Lewis “D.L.” Vidrine, who was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home.

JOSEPH BERT MILLER

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joseph Bert Miller today, October 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott. Bert went home to be with the Lord at the age of 92 on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings.

DORA GUILLORY JOHNSON

EUNICE - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Dora Guillory Johnson, of Eunice, announces the loss of a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. She was 86.

MARY GERMAINE ARDOIN FUSILIER

Mary Germaine Ardoin Fusilier, 80, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of Wednesday, October 6, 2021, surrounded by her children.

MARGARET YVONNE SOILEAU

ST LANDRY – Funeral services were held at a 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in St. Landry for Margaret Yvonne Soileau, 83, who passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

KIM LEGER

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Kim Leger, 47, were held at 11 a.m. on October 12, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Kim, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at her residence. Father Tom Voorhies officiated the funeral Mass.

ERLENE CLARK ASHFORD

Erlene Clark Ashford, 75, also known as Miss Evil, from Turkey Creek, passed away on September 21, 2021. A memorial was held in Evil’s honor for her family and close friends on October 9, 2021. It will be hosted in her daughter Desiree’s home at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Harahan area.

JOSEPH “JOE” BERLIN MATTE

BELAIRE COVE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph “Joe” Berlin Matte, 83, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Sacred Heart Chapel in Belaire Cove. Mr. Matte, a resident of Belaire Cove, passed away Thursday, September, 30, 2021, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte.

MICHAEL KEITH TATE

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services for Michael K. Tate, 73, will be held at 11:30 a.m. today, October 7, 2021, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. Mr. Tate, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his residence.

KAYLA SUE LEGRAND MANUEL

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Kayla Sue Manuel, 71, will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021, in the LaVille Funeral Home Chapel. Kayla, a native of Pine Prairie, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Vidor, Texas. Burial is to follow in the Fontenot Cemetery.