The Obituary Section

Velma Ardoin Guidry

, Louisiana

October 9, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Velma Guidry, age 69, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6:24 p.m. at her residence in Iota, surrounded by her loved ones.Rev. Andrew Killeen, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will officiate the services. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed on Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m with a rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.Velma was a native and lifelong resident of Iota. She retired from her career as a teacher who dedicated many years to educating and supporting her students. She was also a skilled seamstress and quilter, having created intricate and unique quilts over the years. She was a strong, determined woman who bravely fought…

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Murphy Schexneider

, Louisiana

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for Murphy Schexneider, 85, who passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 11,2026, at his home.Fr. Jesu Raj, pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held on Wednesday from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley. Deacon Bryan Istre will lead the Rosay, Monday at 11:00 am. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.Murphy was born March 6, 1941, in Estherwood, LA and resided in Lyons Point. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed woodworking and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.He is survived by two children, Bryan Schexneider and his fiancé Marlene Andrus, of Morse, and Karen…

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