May 10, 2020

Private graveside services for Theresa Ann Valentour of Bordelonville will be held. Entombment will be in the St. Peter Mausoleum in Bordelonville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Theresa Ann Valentour, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville.

Those left to cherish...

May 8, 2020

A private graveside service for Alfred B. Cannon, a native of Mansura, LA, current resident of Houston, TX will be held for immediate family. Services will be officiated by Fr. Irion St. Romain. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Alfred...

May 7, 2020

Theresa Dauzat, age 100, passed away on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at the Hessmer Nursing Home of Hessmer. Private graveside services will be held at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Mausoleum. A memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Luther Dauzat (Nellie) of Hessmer, Louanna Lachney (Ury)...

May 6, 2020

David McKinley, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria after a long battle with cancer.

David was a truck driver for many years.  He was baptized at an early age at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Mansura.  He was a devoted father and grandfather....

May 1, 2020

Sharon Mims Brock, age 66, of Cottonport, passed away peacefully Friday, May 1, 2020.  She was born April 9, 1954 in Corbin, Kentucky. Sharon, a loving mother of two daughters, spent most of her life caring for others. After graduating from Eastern Kentucky University as a Registered Nurse in 1989, she devoted her nursing skills to working...

Apr 28, 2020

A private graveside service for Mae Rita Augustine of Mansura will be held for immediate family officiated by Fr. Irion St. Romain at St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura. A memorial service will be held on a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Mae Rita Augustine, age 87, beloved Mother and Wife,...

Apr 21, 2020

Private funeral services for Shelia “Kiki” Wallace of Simmesport will be held. Burial will be held at Tree of Calvary Baptist Cemetery in Simmesport. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Shelia “Kiki” Wallace, age 41, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her home in Simmesport.

Those left to cherish...

Apr 18, 2020

Russell Anthony Galland, age 71, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home. Russell loved to work in his garden, spend time with family & friends, and to watch football. He was a member of the United States Army, from August 26, 1968 to August 25, 1970. He retired from Frito-Lay working over 28 years...

Apr 17, 2020

Revelation 21:4

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’

Ryan James Rabalais, age 92, a lifelong native and resident of Plaucheville, La., passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Grace Nursing...

Apr 17, 2020

Private funeral ceremony for Kathryn Ann Baradell, a resident of Glenmora and a native of Bunkie, will be held for the immediate family only at Escude’ Funeral Home of Cottonport. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery.

Kathryn Ann Baradell, age 63, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the VA Nursing Home in Pineville....

Apr 16, 2020

Landry Courville, age 92 of Hessmer, Entered eternal life in his home on April 16, 2020. He impacted and was loved by many throughout his life.

Landry was WWII veteran and served in Germany. He spent his career as a machinist and maintenance supervisor at the canning plant in Belledeau from...

Apr 15, 2020

A Graveside Memorial will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 2020 at 10:00am for Marigayle Mayeux Lacour of Moreauville at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Moreauville, LA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Marigayle Mayeux Lacour, age 83, passed away on April 15, 2020. She was a loving mother, doting grandmother, loyal friend,...

Apr 15, 2020

Due to the restrictions on social gatherings, a Liturgy of Christian Memorial Mass for Corinne Lemoine of Moreauville will be celebrated on a later date at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moreauville, LA. Entombment will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moreauville, LA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Our beautiful and loving mother...

Apr 13, 2020

Memorial services for Jimmy Ford of Marksville will be held at a later date.

Jimmy Ford, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Emily Jacob of Marksville and Jean Ford of Marksville; brothers, Remus (Liddia) Ford...

Apr 13, 2020

Private funeral services for Hattie Blackman of Moreauville. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum #2 in Moreauville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Hattie Blackman, age 91, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. Mrs. Hattie was a loving and friendly person. She was the...

Apr 12, 2020

A memorial service for Shane Robert Brouillette will be held at 5:00pm Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Grace Community Church in Lettsworth (Jacoby).

Shane 31, a resident of Hamburg, passed away on April 12, 2020.

Shane was a loving father, son, brother, and friend to so many. He had a smile that...

Apr 11, 2020

A private graveside service for Martin Edward Przekwas, Jr. will be held at the St. Mary’s #2 Mausoleum in Cottonport.

Escude Funeral Home of Mansura, 6608 Porterie St. Mansura, (318-964-2324) LA has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin & Margaret Basking Przekwas, Sr.

Apr 8, 2020

A private graveside service will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church Cemetery in Rexmere on April 13th. Due to COVID–19 restrictions, participation is limited to 10 family members. Other guests are asked to remain in their vehicles. The family regrets not being able to invite the friends and extended family to a public visitation and service. A memorial...

Apr 7, 2020

A memorial service & interment for Scott Gagnard of Hessmer will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Scott Gagnard, age 55, trustworthy and loving husband and beloved father was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Scott started his career as...

Mar 31, 2020

A graveside funeral service will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Moreauville, LA on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 10:30 am for Bonnie Guillory, 80, who peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Father Jose Pallipurath of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville, LA will officiate the service.

Bonnie was...