Obituaries

Willie Mae Gedward

St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Nov. 11 at Notre Dame Catholic Church for Willie Mae Gedward, 85, who passed away on Oct. 27, 2023.

She is survived by her son, Lincoln Joseph Gedward, Jr.; daughter, Lovina Gedward; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. 

Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wilfred Champagne

St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 7, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Wilfred Champagne, 89, who died Nov. 2, 2023.

Survived by his companion of 14 years, Earline Lejeune; daughter, Leona Perez; son, Leonard Champagne; step-daughter, Tammy Derouen; daughter-in-law, Marlene Champagne Robin; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Wright, Johnny Champagne, Andrew Champagne, Joseph Champagne, and Larry Champagne.

Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lou Anna Duplechin

Arnaudville - A Mass of Christian Burial was held Nov. 6, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, for Lou Anna A. Duplechin, 79, who died Nov. 1, 2023. 

She is survived by her children, David Duplechin, James Duplechin, John “Brant” Duplechin, Sarah Landry, and Tammy Duplechin; sister, Peggy Chautin; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and her special godchild, Vicki Andrus.

Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Steve A. Broussard

Catahoula - A Funeral Service was held Nov. 3 at Dion Hall for Steve A. Broussard, 66, who died on Oct. 29, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth DeRouen;  sons, Jeremy, Kelly and Kerry Broussard; parents, B.A. “Benny” and Mary Lou Louviere Broussard; sisters, Lonnie Mason, Jodie Belaire, and Lorie Oubre; eight grandchildren, and Kaleb Broussard; and one great-grandchild.

Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Walter Adam Thibodeaux

St. Martinville - A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Walter Adam Thibodeaux, 97, who passed away at his residence surrounded by family on November 4, 2023.

Visitation took place at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville on Tuesday, November 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will continue on Wednesday, November 8 from 9 a.m.until time of service.

Rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

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