OPELOUSAS - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Paul “Ricky” Chachere, 61, who entered eternal rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his residence in Rosharon, TX. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery.

Father Thomas James, S.V.D. will be officiating the funeral mass.

Mr. Chachere leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Deborah Chachere of Rosharon, TX; three sons, Dashaun (Faitful) Chachere of Katy, TX, Pierre Chachere and Darius Chachere both of Rosharon, TX; one daughter, Debrashia Chachere of Rosharon, TX; two brothers, Robert Lee (Jane) Chachere and Johnny Chachere both of Opelousas, LA; one sister, Sandra Brown of Opelousas, LA; ten grandchildren; and a host of nieces nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Dimus and Elvina Citizen Chachere and one brother, Joseph Chachere.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

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.