Obituaries

Joseph Wilson Ryes, 69, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his residence.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 201 Gary St., St. Martinville, from 9 a.m. until the Mass at 10 a.m.

Joseph, better known as “Snooky,” was a graduate of Adam Carlson High School’s Class of 1970 and served in the United States Army. He was a hard, dedicated worker for Motiva Oil Refinery for 44 years. 

St. Martinville – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon on Nov. 13  at Notre Dame Catholic Church for Theresa Valsin Etienne, 86, who died on Nov. 4, 2021. 

She is survived by her brothers, Russell, Octave and Milton J. Valsin; and sisters, Dorothy Anthony and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Wiltz. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Etienne. 

Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Jeanerette – A graveside service was held for Etta G. Lasseigne, 83, on Nov. 1 at Beau Pre’ Mausoleum Chapel. She died  on Oct. 27, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Ulysses Lasseigne Jr., Mrs. Mickey (Alicia) Poirier, Mrs. Glenn (Alyson) Evans and Amelia Lasseigne; siblings, Eddy  and Errol Greig; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

David Funeral Home  was in charge of arrangements.