Obituaries

John Benoit

Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial was held March 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia for John “T-Neg” Benoit, 80, who died on February 28, 2024.

He is survived by his brothers, Clarence Benoit, Russell Benoit and Michael “Mike” Benoit; sisters, Gladys Guidry and Peggy Robin.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia was in charge of arrangements.

Nelson B. Dugas

St. Martinville - A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Nelson Benedict Dugas, 71, who passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Golden Greek Care and Rehab facility.

A visitation took place at the funeral home in St. Martinville on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Fr. Jason Vidrine officiated at the Funeral Mass.

Interment followed at St. Michael Mausoleum.

Lois Ann Robertson

New Iberia – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 24 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in St. Martinville, for Lois Ann Robertson, 78, who died Feb. 12, 2024.

She is survived by her children, Sean Robertson, Joey Robertson, and Leslie Russell; siblings, Velma Roche’, Nolan St. Julian, Patricia DeRouen, Linda LeBlanc, and Judy Robertson, and nine grandchildren.

Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Remi Joseph Gardemal

St. Martinville – Remi Joseph Gardemal, 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Calcutta House in Lafayette, Louisiana. Born on February 25, 1951, in St. Martinville, LA, Remi was the beloved son of the late William and Eula Champagne Gardemal and was one of three children.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church. Deacon Adam Conque’ conducted the services.

Entombment was held at St. Michael’s Cemetery.

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Donald Dean Akers Sr.

St. Martinville – A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville honoring the life of Donald Dean Akers, Sr. where he was a lifelong parishioner and Eucharistic Minister. He died at his residence in St. Martinville on Friday February 16, 2024.

Msgr. Keith Derouen will officiate with scriptures read by Donald Akers, Jr. and Jackie Patterson. Gift bearers will be his grandsons, Miles and Ty Daigle and music will be provided by Patrick Melancon, director of music.

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