Rita Lewis Manuel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Lewis Manuel of Eunice, Louisiana, who passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eunice Mayor John B. Lewis Sr. and Lois Wilson Lewis; her former husband Larry D. Manuel; her siblings, J. B. "Butch" Lewis Jr., Kenneth J. Lewis, Catherine L. Stivison and Lois W. Lewis; her niece Catherine R. Stivison; her nephew Lowell Stivision; and her siblings-in-law, Dot Lewis and Frank Stivison.
She is survived by: her daughter Rosalind Lejeune (Scottie) of Eunice; her grandchildren, Brian Rozas, Adrienne LeJeune (Drake), Andrew Rozas (Misti), George Leger (Claire), Josh Leger (Hannah) and Skyla Guidry (Ray); her great grandchildren, Devin LeJeune, Karson LeJeune, Maverick LeJeune, Callie Ann Rozas, Cambria Rozas, Tristan Guillory, Olivia Guidry, Emily Guidry, Aubree Leger, Natalie Leger, Amelia Leger, Madelynn Leger and James Leger; her nieces and nephews, Ralph, Janice Stivison, Priscilla Stivision, Dale, Lorna Marsh, Tiffany and Brian Abshire; and her pets, Rudi and Luna.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 2:45 PM at the Ardoin's Funeral Home (1301 W Laurel Ave, Eunice, LA 70535). A prayer was held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A Mass was held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM at the St. Anthony Catholic Church (310 W Vine Ave, Eunice, LA 70535). A burial was held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 4:15 PM at the St. Paul Cemetery (1301 W Laurel Ave, Eunice, LA 70535).
