GRAND COTEAU – Funeral service will be held at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau, LA for Mr. Alex Robert, 70, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his residence in Arnaudville, LA.
Deacon David Menard will be officiating the funeral mass.
Mr. Robert’s memories are being cherished by: brother, Leroy (LouBertha) Robert of Arnaudville, LA; two sisters, Lillian Robert of Cecilia, LA and Ivy Robert of Washington, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, John and Lillian Collins Robert, Sr.; two brothers, Leon Robert and John Robert, Jr.; and five sisters, Mary Goodley, Mary R. Woods, Fannie Comeaux, Theresa Julien and Barbara Julien.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 18,2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic 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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Rest in peace
My deepest sympathy to the Robert family.
Our good next door neighbor for 25 years. Always a joy to see. Always enjoyed his kindness, friendship and stories. He will be missed.
My heartfelt condolences to the family. He was such a pleasant person.
My deepest condolences to the family. We had good conversations when we met at Russell's. He was such a pleasant person.
Sending my Sincere Condolences.I will definitely miss him. He was always nice to talk with, and always happy to see me. I considered him a very good friend of mine.
Dear Uncle Alex. You have gone home, to a better home we pray. We pray your spirit thrive and shine with and within its new life. For a moment, the world became quiet with your passing. We will not be seeing you here on this earth. But your new life begins and we hope your quiet wit and kindness follow you there. We miss you. We love you. We wish your eternal rest and happiness with The Lord! God bless you and keep our family safe and strong. Your nieces and nephews: Joe and Teeny children and grandchildren and great grandchildren
My condolences and prayers to the family of Alex Roberts. He was a classmate and friend. Sincerely, Myrtle Bobb🙏🏽
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