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Obituary For Cassandra Calais
OPELOUSAS - Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Cassandra Calais, affectionately known by her family and friends as “Cassie”, 59, who entered eternal rest on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Ochsner University and Hospitals Medical Clinic in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.
Fr. Lambert Lein, S.V.D. of Holy Ghost Catholic Church will be officiating the funeral mass.
Mrs. Calais’ memories are being cherished by: her husband, James Cursey Calais, Sr. of Opelousas, LA; two sons, Cursey James Calais, II and Elliot James Carmouche, both of Opelousas, LA; two daughters, Ariel Juana Calais and Erika Marie Calais, both of Lafayette, LA; two brothers, Mario Dillion of Opelousas, LA and Kenneth Dillion of Kentwood, LA; two sisters, Rhonda Dillion of Atlanta, GA and Zada Neal (Fred) of Arlington, TX; two grandchildren, Kyle Daniel Lecoque, Jr. and Kaden David Lecoque, both of Lafayette, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by: her parents, Melbourne G. Dillion and Leland Anne Campbell Dillion; two brothers, Carl Dillion and Wendell Dillion; and one sister, Cheryl Dillion.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m.
** 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. **
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Josephites Priest and Brothers and also to the following organizations which she was affiliated with: Court 8 KPCLA, Counsel 8 KPC, SVD Associates and Parishioners of Holy Ghost 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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My deepest condolences.
My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Calais / Dillion family. Cassandra will truly be missed.
Glinda S. Carmouche
My condolences to the family of Cassandra Calais Our prayers and sympathy go out to the family! Catherine Chavis Colomb and family!
To Mr Calais and family of Cassandra My prayerful sympathy to each of you. I am grateful to know Cassandra as my HG KPC sister in Claverism and parishioner. I an grateful to know her quiet, but strong Christian character. Ethel Malveaux
Mr Calais you and your family have our condolences.May the Lord watch over you/ family in this time. Curley/Joyce Milburn.
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz
"There is no one in this world like your mother. She was a special woman and she will be with you always." May She Rest in Peace. Ms. A'dell Lee
Jimmy from all member of the 256th ENGR CO.
We are praying for you and your family for your
Lost. May She Rest In Peace Sfc Batiste
Dear Brother Cursey and Families, Our deepest sympathy to all of the Calais Families. Masses and Prayers are being said daily for her Dear soul May She Rest in Peace! Josephite Senior Priests and Brothers Residence Washington,D.C
I am saddened by the passing of my dear friend and sister Cassandra. She was such a loving person but mostly important, she was a Christian woman. I will miss her kindness Martin
Our condolences and prayers for Cassandra Calais and her family.May she Rest In Peace .M/M Patrick and Margaret Amos Barnaba.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.May she Rest In Peace.
Condolences and prayers are offered to the family, friends, and associates, including HG KPC + Ladies Auxillary, friends of SVD, HG Diner volunteers, Josephites, and of course, the priests, staff and parishioners of HG church. Andrea Brisco
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
