Obituaries

Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Leona Baudin, 88, who passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

A visitation took place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. and continued on Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Friday. 

Rev. Garrett McIntyre  officiated at the Funeral Mass. Interment followed at St. Bernard Cemetery No. 1. 

Breaux Bridge - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on April 20,  at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Yvonne Batiste Mercier, 78, who died on April 6, 2024.

She is survived by her siblings, Vivian Lindsey, Walter Batiste; brother-in-law, Dr. George Diggs; six godchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. 

Pellerin Funeral Home  is in charge of arrangements.

Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia for Alton “White” Melancon, 91, who died on April 12, 2024.

He is survived by his sons, Jessie Melancon, Mike Melancon, and Wilbert “Su’dee” Melancon; daughters, Leanna Giarratano and Mary Taylor Sr.; and 15 grandchildren.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia is in charge of arrangements.