Mary Leola Richard Duplechain Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Mary Leola Richard Duplechain

MRS. MARY LEOLA RICHARD DUPLECHAIN

OPELOUSAS – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Mary Leola Richard Duplechain, 83, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at her residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Fr. Justin Arockiasamy, S.V.D., will be celebrate the mass.

Mrs. Duplechain’s memories are being cherished by: her seven sons, Keith (Katherine) Fontenot, Richard Duplechain and Ronald (Wendy) Patin, both of Opelousas, LA, Jonathan (Bernadette) Duplechain of Church Point, LA, Mark Williams of Houston, TX, Ron (Anna) Williams of LaPlace, LA and Roger Dawkins of Port Barre, LA; three daughters, Elizabeth Duplechain, Daphanie Nevilles (Duke) and Samantha Duplechain (Jimmy), all of Opelousas, LA; two brothers, Wilton Richard of Crowley, LA and John L. Richard of Lawton, OK; 28 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her husband, Joseph “JC” Duplechain; her parents, Preston and Beulah Ventress Richard; father and mother-in-law, Octave and Beatrice Amos Duplechain; four brothers, Alton Richard, Lee Allen Richard, Calvin Richard and Ivory Ventress; and two sisters, Jeanette Pitre and Rose Irma Chavis.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA.

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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Cousin Leola was my second cousin as she was first cousin to my father, Rufus J. Matthews who departed this life in November of 2022. Their mothers, Great-Aunt Beulah and my Grandmother Julia, were sisters. Although Cousin Leola and Daddy didn't see each other often, they always enjoyed great reunion during their rare meetings. Her genuine, sweet, sweet spirit moved me when I was privileged to see her, and I will never forget that. Until we meet again, dear cousin, rest well in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Rufus (Gerald) Matthews

My deepest condolences to my little Duplechain cousins who have lost their mom, Leola. Your Mom was a beautiful spirted person - may she now sleep in peace with God and his angels✝️ When Leola married our cousin-brother JC over 60 plus years ago, she added so much to the fabric of our family.❤️ She brought with her, love and a joyful spirit, and our family was made so much better because she was in it. We loved her dearly and she loved us back. Although brokenhearted, i pray Leola will be granted eternal rest and that the perpetual light will shine upon her. ✝️✝️ We will never forget you my cousin/sister and we will continue to look after your children.💔❤️

TO THE FAMILY OF LEOLA RICHARD U HAVE MY SYMPATHY.CHILDREN BE STRONG AND BE TOGETHER AS THIS WAS WHAT LEOLA WAS ABOUT.SHE WAS MY CHILDHOOD FAMILY/FRIEND.MAY SHE REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.

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