Obituaries

JINVER ORTEGO SOILEAU

With deep sorrow, the family announces the death of their beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother Jinver Ortego Soileau. She passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte.

JOSEPH “LEROY” SOILEAU

VILLE PLATTE- It is with heavy, but grateful hearts, that the family of Joseph “Leroy” Soileau announces his passing on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at his home with loving family by his side, at the age of 86. A Memorial Service was celebrated on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 11 a.m.

COREY JOSEPH DEVILLE

Funeral services for Corey J. Deville, 53, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday August 16, 2021, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. Corey, a native of Ville Platte, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, in Arizona. Visitation will be held today, August 15, 2021, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.

JOSEPH EDGAR GAUTREAUX JR.

JOSEPH EDGAR GAUTREAUX JR. January 8, 1942 – August 11, 2021 PINE PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph “Joe” Gautreaux were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Pine Prairie Christian Tabernacle. Mr. Gautreaux, 79, of Pine Prairie, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

RICHARD WILLIAM ROBERTS

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, for Richard William Roberts, 80, who passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, in Alexandria surrounded by his loving family. Pastor Kevin West conducted the funeral services.

MARK W. SHUFF

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held at an 11a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Monday, August 9, 2021, for Mark W. Shuff, 73, who passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

HAROLD “ZICK” FONTENOT

BELAIRE COVE - Funeral services for Mr. Harold “Zick” Wayne Fontenot, 72, were held Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, Belaire Cove. Zick, a resident of Belaire Cove, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Opelousas General Health System.

GLORIA ANN WEAVER KLEISER

CLARKS/VILLE PLATTE/CROWLEY - Gloria Ann Weaver Kleiser, 90, passed away on August 2, 2021, to be at home with her Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Ville Platte. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

WILDA MARIE WALKER

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services were held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Ville Plate for Wilda Marie Walker, 95, who passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Pastor Kevin West officiated the services.

MICHAEL CARY

Michael Cary, recipient of the Order of St. Louis IX Medallion, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the age of 70. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation and Funeral Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling on Monday, August 2, 2021.