Joseph Broussard Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Joseph Broussard

OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Joseph E. Broussard, 83, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his residence in Sunset, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Rev. Kenneth Celestine will be officiating the funeral service.

Mr. Broussard’s memories are being cherished by: his wife of 51 years, Patricia Barnaba of Sunset, LA; three sons, Joseph Patrick (Rhonda) Barnaba of Phoenix, AZ, Erick Barnaba of Opelousas, LA and Jimmy Alfred Broussard of Arnaudville, LA; seven daughters, Angela Barnaba (Mederick) and Chelsey Barnaba, both of Sunset, LA, Mary Hayes (Raymond, III), Stephanie Barnaba (Gerald) and Demetria Barnaba (Wayne), all of Opelousas, LA, Michelle Barnaba (Morlyn) of Arnaudville, LA and Janet Barnaba of Melville, LA; a bonus daughter, Aanitina Davis (Larry); six brothers, Edward Journet, Nelson Journet, Alvin Journet, Bobby Journet, LeRoy Journet and Brandon Journet; five sisters, Rosa Rabie, Alice Journet, Mary Dardar, Catherine Journetand Elizabeth Celestine; twenty-six grandchildren; thirty-eight great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mr. Broussard is preceded in death by: his parents, Felton Journet and Alice Broussard; two sons, Gordon and Joseph Ernest Broussard, Jr.; one daughter, Mary Alice Barnaba; one brother, Wilbert White; one granddaughter, Kendesa Castille; and one great grandson, Nicholas Shamir Cormier, Jr.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Staff of Hope Hospice and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.

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We shared some great memories, stories, life lessons & more... I wish you could've been here longer ( I always thought you'd live forever Pop) but ι'm glad you were apart of my life. -Your favorite girl

May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz

So sorry for your loss, let his soul rest in peace, Mary , you and your family are in my prayers Eloise

To the y'all have my condolences on your loss praying for you and your family and friends 🙏🙏. We're going to miss you Earnest. You was a good big hearted hard working man. I could go on and on about how you was a bless person in and out. Your work spoke for it self. Your job is done here on earth the Lord needed you. R.I.H. until meet again.

Please accept my sincere condolences. Charles Jagneaux

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