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Leo Paul Rideaux

Passed 10/17/2023

Obituary For Leo Paul Rideaux

PLAISANCE - Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Mohorn Baptist Church in Plaisance, LA for Mr. Leo Paul Rideaux, 56, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in North Carolina. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Minister Charles Williams, Jr. will be officiating the funeral service. Pastor Nicholas Thomas serves as Pastor of Mohorn Baptist Church.

Mr. Rideaux’s memories are being cherished by: his wife, Mitzi Morrison Rideaux of Greensboro, NC; his father, Fredrick Rideaux of Opelousas, LA; fur baby, Beaux Rideaux; six sisters, Jane Lafleur, Mary Rideaux, Lola Rideaux, Lisa Rideaux and Sandy Rideaux, all of Opelousas, LA and Lee “Susie” Ben of Missouri City, TX; special aunt, Olevia Green of Opelousas, LA; Godfather, Emile Scott of Opelousas, LA; sister-in-law, Kiki Morrison of Greensboro, NC; special cousin, Walter Green of Opelousas, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his mother, Julia Scott Rideaux; brother, Wilmer Rideaux; paternal grandparents, Frank and Mary Rideaux; maternal grandparents, Amos and Eva Scott; bonus grandmother, Sally Pickens; mother-in-law, Mary Morrison; brother-in-law, James Ben, Sr.; and nephew, Michael Wayne Goodley.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Mohorn Baptist Church.

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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To my friend Mitzy and Leo's Family: My deepest sympathy for your loss and prayers for the family. Amanda T.

My deepest sympathy for your loss & prayers for the family.

Lisa, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Praying for strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Just want Leo family to know that he was a great guy yeah brothers and sisters and also in Greensboro North Carolina and that he will truly be missed he was that guy that was always on 10 always ready to go and all he ever wanted was time time with his brothers from eating playing golf fish scaling or showing off his karaoke skills he was the one that kept the group together with just a simple phone call of how you doing when the real question was how are you doing with all the things that he was going through If energy was always good he was that guy that could walk into a room by the end of the night everybody knew his name we will blessed to get to know this man for 30 years and his biggest blessing was when his wife came into his life and I want to say thank you missy for riding with Paul your best friend thank you all Cornell Lewis bless you Leo rest in peace

To Mary,Jane,and the Rideaux family, you have my condolences during this most difficult time. You are in my prayers. Rose Sam Baton Rouge

To Mitzi and the Rideaux family and to all of your friends and loved ones. Leo will be sorely missed. We wished we had of made more time to spend together. We're deeply sorry for your unexpected loss. Love from, Scott, Chris & Nate McMillan.

To our cousin Mitzi, we the Payton family would like you to know that our heart goes out to you. You have our deepest condolences. We know that this was unexpected. Mitzi, you and Paul's family will be in our prayers. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Me and Robert send our deepest condolences to my cousin Mitzi and the entire Rideaux family in the passing of her beloved husband Paul.May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time Love Wiggins family

Deepest condolences to the family and to his wife. We were Classmates Plaisance High School Class of 1984. Praying. Ursula Brown Goody

You all have my deepest sympathy. I am praying you all strength in the Lord. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Our families go way back. We used to be next door neighbors in Grand Prarie, La. My brother Joshua and Paul were really close. They used to play basketball together and just hang out together. God bless and may God keep you all. Love Renella Joubert Ennis

Leo was a great person and he will be truly missed.On behalf of my husband Cornell and myself we would like to send our condolences to his wife Mitzi and his entire family. Greensboro NC, Cornell and Janice Lewis

Leo was great person and he will truly be missed. My husband,Cornell Lewis and myself would like to give our condolences to his wife Mitzi and his entire family. Greensboro, NC. Cornell and Janice Lewis

Our Prayers and Condolences to the entire Family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. Pastor Nelson and Sis Francis LaFleur, Fellowship MBC Houston Tx

To my family, I send my most sincere and heartfelt condolences! My prayer for you all is that THE LORD will continue to walk with you throughout this " Bereaved Season" as HE HAS, IS, AND SHALL, In The Mighty Name of JESUS! In my Uncle Fed's voice...GOD MAKES NO MISTAKE! HALLELUJAH!! Love, Pudgy

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ford & Joseph Funeral Home | Opelousas, LA

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