Elaine Patin Stutes

Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Elaine Patin Stutes, 89, who passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Rev. Garrett McIntyre officiated at the Funeral Mass. Readers were Michelle Domingues and Emily Redd.

Interment followed at St. Bernard Mausoleum - No. 1 in Breaux Bridge.

Elaine was a devout Catholic and lifelong parishioner of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where she attended Mass weekly. She was a faithful and dedicated adorer at St. Bernard’s Chapel of Perpetual Adoration for many years and spent countless hours offering prayers and devotions to those in need. 

Elaine loved working in her flowerbeds and maintaining a pristine yard. She especially enjoyed cooking and baking for family events and holidays.  Prior to her retirement, Elaine was employed with Domingues Motors and Martin Chevrolet.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell W Stutes; parents, Clobus Pierre Patin and Ruth Guidry Patin; infant son, Kenneth W. Stutes; two sisters, Fern (Hillan) Guidry and Gloria Ann (Russell) Thomassee; and two brothers, Warren J. (Renella) Patin and Charles T. (Leola) Patin. 

Pallbearers were Colin Domingues, Zachery Lancon, Brian Patin, Keith Patin, Paul Patin and Kim Guidry.  

Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Pd.Adv.)