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Obituary For Edith Bernard
OPELOUSAS - Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Our Savior’s Church, 202 Our Savior’s Church Blvd., Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Edith Bernard, 70, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.
Pastor Eugene Reiszner, Pastor of Our Savior’s Church, will be officiating the funeral service.
Mrs. Bernard’s memories are being cherished by: her son, Brandon Ricard of Baton Rouge, LA; one brother, Efferin Lewis of Opelousas, LA; two sisters, Vanessa Lewis and Paula Jackson (Duke), both of Opelousas, LA; five grandchildren, Brandon Bell, Jr., Rushad Fleming-Ricard, Bela Ricard, Torian Mather and Brylee Ricard; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by: her husband, Derek D. Bernard; her parents, Bernard and Constance Elliott Lewis; and sister, Carletta Cioni.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Our Savior’s Church.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to: Rose Quirk, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene (Nancy) Reiszner, Sr., Cheryl Doucet, Allen Jack and Our Savior’s Church Family.
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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We are sorry to hear about your mother's Passing. We are praying for you and your family. We know that God will be with you during this time. Jeannie Lewis Lanaux Joseph, Blake,& Bradley
To The Bernard family, Brandon, siblings and grandchildren; I send my most sincerest and heartfelt condolences and prayers to you all during this Beautiful Homegoing Celebration of your Beautiful Queen Mom, Sister and Grandmother, Sis. Edith Bernard. OSC-OTown Greeter, Lillian
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