LeMoyen - Visitation service will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Manuel Mason, 70, fondly referred to as Ossie, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice Facility in New Orleans. LA.

Mr. Mason leaves to treasure his memories, four sisters, Linda Mason of LeMoyen, LA, Lottie Everett and Gloria Hayes, both of LeBeau, LA, and Helen Baltazar of Glenmora, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mr. Mason was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Manuel Mason, Sr and Mrs. Edna Cain Mason; one brother, Howard Mason; and three sisters, Delores Mason, Louise Mason Tezeno, and Shirley Mason.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Derrick Mason, Adonis Pate, Sr. and Adonis Pate, Jr.

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.