All Obituaries

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, for Jorge Humberto Angel  (76), who passed away at his home on December 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving and adoring family.  Jorge was born in his home country of Guatemala to his parents Efrain Angel and Candelaria Carrera on December 7, 1947. He relocated to the United States in 1993 and worked as an auto mechanic for many years.  Jorge was a passionate fan of Club Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as...

New Iberia – A Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Iberia for Tan Joseph Alfano.   Mr. Alfano, (age 66, passed away at Iberia Medical Center on Friday, November 24, 2023. Inurnment will immediately follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Reverand David Furka will be the officiant. A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Mr. Alfano was a 1974 graduate of New Iberia Senior High School. Upon graduating he...

Opelousas – Maxime (Max) Sonnier, 69, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, LA on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. Max, as he was affectionally known, was born on January 29, 1954, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Gussie Olivier and the late Kelsey Sonnier. Max worked as an automotive mechanic for the majority of his life. He was generous with his time and talent among family and friends. He was a man of simple pleasures, finding joy and solace in...

Kameran James Bedsole passed from this earth on November 13th, 2023, at his residence in New Iberia, LA. He was 36 years of age. Kameran was born on April 25th, 1987, in New Iberia, LA. He graduated high school from St. Gabriel School in Baton Rouge, LA. He was the son of Thomas Allen Bedsole (deceased) and his mother, Kim Migues Herman, along with his stepmother, Marla Bedsole, and stepfather, James Herman. Kameran had two half-brothers, Jeremy Bedsole and Jason Bedsole. Kameran will be...

New Iberia – Lavina Derouen Pepper, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving and adoring family. Her departure created a void in the hearts of those who knew her, but her beautiful spirit will continue to live on in their cherished memories. Lavina Derouen Pepper, a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend was born on July 19, 1956, to her parents UL and Beulah Derouen. She was a dedicated lady...

New Iberia – Rex J. LeBlanc, Jr., was born on November 22, 1933, and passed away at his home in New Iberia on October 29, 2023, at the age of 89.   Born to his parents Rex J. LeBlanc Sr., and Amy Brown LeBlanc, Rex grew up on Avery Island, Louisiana with his sisters Verna and Audrey. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1951-1954 aboard the USS Oakhill during the Korean War.  Rex was an honored recipient of the National Service Medal. After the war he...

New Iberia – Tong (Oumady) Philayvanh, 88, of Coteau passed away at 3:05 A.M. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her residence in Coteau, LA. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Kenthao, Laos to her parents Pock and Mo Oumady. Mrs. Tong and her family came to the United States in 1980 and resided in Groton, CT before making Coteau, LA, their home.  Tong was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. She was an active member of the New Iberia Buddhist Temple. Tong is...

New Iberia – Larry Andrew Darby, Sr., 74, passed away at his home in New Iberia on October 12, 2023.  He was born on May 15, 1949, to Clarence George Darby, Sr, and Lillie Marie Romero Darby.    Larry was married to the love of his life Natalie for 36 years.  He worked in the jail and transportation for the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office for 22 years. In addition to working for the sheriff’s department, he was a crane operator at the Port of Iberia. He...

New Iberia – Stacey Joseph “Deuce” Romero passed away suddenly at his home in New Iberia on Thursday, October 12, 2023. A celebration of life will be held  from 12:00 to 3:00, on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Greene Funeral Home located at 802 Weldon Street, New Iberia, LA  70560 Stacey was a biker who enjoyed riding his purple Harley Sportster motorcycle and loved going to Auto Drag Races at Louisiana tracks.  He avidly enjoyed watching television. His...

A private memorial gathering will be held for Ray at a later date.