CROWLEY β Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Israelite Baptist Church in Crowley, LA for Mr. Darrel Victoria, 75, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in Iota Cemetery.
Pastor Ivan J. Lewis will officiate the funeral service.
Mr. Victoria was a member of the following organizations: C.F. Ladd Masonic Lodge #48, Derouen Hall β Holy Royal Arch Masons #81, AL Kadr Temple #153 β Lake Charles, LA, Excelsior #84, O.E.S., American Legion Miller Post #506 and Past Board Member for Acadia Council on Aging.
Mr. Victoriaβs memories are being cherished by: one son, Darrel Victoria, Jr. of Houston, TX; one daughter, Danielle Damon of Lafayette, LA; three sisters, Margaret Victoria of Houston, TX, Dr. Debira Broussard of Crowley, LA, Jeanette Shepherd of Killeen, TX; four grandchildren, Gerald Damon, Jr., Quincy Damon, LaDarius Allen and Kaylin Victoria; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Pete and Beulah Adams Victoria, Sr.; six brothers, Pete, Jr., Reubin, Paul Allen, Michael, Wesley and Miguel Vicctoria; three sisters, Ida and Myrtle Victoria and Rosamary Woods; maternal grandparents, Paul Adams and Selena Poullard; and paternal grandparents, Don-Louis Victoria and Rose Pickett.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Israelite Baptist Church in Crowley, LA. Visitation will resume on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Israelite Baptist Church in Crowley, LA.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital and Leading Home Care - Lafayette.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 577 N. Ave. C, Crowley, LA, (337) 514-5217, is in charge of arrangements.
Eccles Lehman sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Darrel Victoria, Sr. - December 04, 2025
So sorry to hear of Mr. Victoria's death. We were teammates on the football team.He had such a robust smile. We always had a great relationship. I will miss him. Kerry Frank, PhD
Wishing the family Gods comfort and peace in your time of grief!! Gods Love will see you through !
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I was so sorry to hear about Darrel's passing. He was so humble and kind. Praying for the family!! Harriet
On Behalf of OjDunn #85 GRETNA LA we send our Heartfelt condolences the Family. PHA JW Brooks
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You will be missed my guy.
Praying for the family; a giant has fallen in Christendom and masonry.
May the Lord welcome you with open arms, RIP Bro. Vic
Vic as we call him was truly a mentor in my life as well as. In my masonic growth. He and co hearts who all inspired me would rattle off the burial ritual like no other. Each time they would do it I would be in Aww. Masonry has lost a mainstay. Thank you for instilling in me the foundation and the light you saw. Much love Vic. Get your rest. Your with your crew now.
I was so sorry to hear of Vic's transition. He has been so kind to me and my family over the years, even after the passing of my mom, Maggie Clemons. We are so sorry for your family's loss. I will continue to pray prayers of peace and comfort for the Victoria family. Vic was a true kind and faithful servant of God.
Uncle Daddy we're gonna miss you, you attended everything , and I love cooking Rhodes chitterlings and corn bread for you ,and them Jell-O shots, you lived your life and Deedie did her Best by her Daddy forever daddy's girl!!!!! Until we see each other again , Tell all the Family that's Resting I said hello Exspecially my Mom!!! Love you unc
Your Classmate Mo. We had fund together....You will be Mist
May he rest in peace...
Prayers extended to the family. Your bright smile and beautiful spirit will be missed.
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