Obituaries

St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville for Allen Joseph “Black” Oubre, Sr. who passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

The family requested visiting hours be observed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22nd.  

A rosary was recited by his son-in-law, Sim, at 2 p.m.

Entombment followed at St. Michael Mausoleum in St. Martinville.

Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service was held on Jan. 19, at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge for Nancy Champagne Patin, 85, who died on Jan. 12, 2024.

She is survived by her sons, Jorge Diaz and Bill Diaz; daughter, Judy Patin; sister, Nellie Webb; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pellerin Funeral Home, was in charge of arrangements.

Breaux Bridge - A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge for Johnny “Grumpy” Guidry, 80, who passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at his residence.

A visitation will take place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. 

A rosary will be prayed at 11 a.m. on Thursday. 

Deacon Dennis Landry will officiate at the Funeral Service. Reader will be Paget Guidry.