Obituaries
Joann Laviolette
St. Martinville – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Joann Laviolette, 80, who passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
A rosary was prayed at 11 a.m. on Monday.
Rev. Bill Melancon officiated at the Funeral Mass. Readers were Mandy Broussard and Marla Begnaud. Gift Bearers were Alyssa Boggs and Hannah Faucheaux.
William ‘Jim’ James Berard
Cecilia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for William “Jim” James Berard, 80, who passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.
A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Friday by Karleen Berard.
Nary Smith, Jr.
St. Martinville – Funeral services are pending for Nary Smith, 74, who passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.
Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lou Ann B. Sanders
Breaux Bridge – A memorial service will be held at a later date for Lou Ann B. Sanders, 73, who passed away on Saturday, Jan.16, 2021.
She is survived by her husband, Alvin Sanders Sr.; daughter, Malinda Sanders; two sons, Alvin Jr. and Joseph Sanders; two grandchildren and one step grandchild; and brother, Irvin Boyer.
Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.