OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Rufus Breaux, 73, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.
Mr. Breaux’s memories are being cherished by: his five children, Donald Minor and Ronald Minor, both of Texas, Isaac Nichols of Breaux Bridge, LA, Darell Nichols and Michael Nichols, both of Opelousas, LA; one brother, Elton (Lena) Breaux of Washington, LA; his twin sister, Ruby Breaux of Opelousas, LA; seventeen grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Coleman and Thelma Kennedy Breaux; his daughter, Carolyn Breaux; one brother; and one sister, Rosa Weston.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to his nieces and nephews for going above and beyond.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.
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.
Rest in Paradise love Dionne Washington!❤ Prayers to the entire family!!!!🙏
Deepest sympathy to you Miss Ruby Breaux, Sharon Laws, and the rest of Mr. Rufus' family and friends. Rest Easy Rufus, FLY HIGH May he rests in place. The Simmons Family
To the family of Rufus I am the daughter of George Kennedy Sr , bother of Rufus mother. I have not seen Rufus for over 60 years, but heard about his death. Never the less I offer my sympathy to the family and may all of you remember God makes no mistakes and I will continue to pray for all the family Love you all Peggy
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. SHeriff Bobby J Guidroz
RIP Andrea Brisco
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