Obituaries

Erath – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Vories Joseph Stoute, lovingly known as “Potch”, 85, was held at 4:00 pm on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiated
Interment was follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
A native and lifelong resident of Erath, Mr. Stoute died at 1:04 am on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center.

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Barney Lee Viator, age 54, at 3:00 pm Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at the church mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre on Monday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Rosary being prayed at 7:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Tuesday from 8:00 am until 2:30 pm.

Paul Harold Dartez passed away on October 4, 2017. He was born on January 25, 1927, and celebrated his ninetieth birthday earlier this year in style, surrounded by family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Velta Frederick Dartez; sisters, Louise Broussard and Emma Varn; children, Michael (wife Phyllis), Alice Stewart (husband Kim), and Matthew (wife Michelle); nine grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonce and Bella Dartez.