Aretha "Rita" Lejeune's obituary  in Lafayette, Louisiana

Aretha "Rita" Lejeune

2026

Lafayette, Louisiana

Aretha "Rita" Lejeune's obituary  in Lafayette, Louisiana

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Melancon Funeral Home Inc

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Aretha Lejeune Obituary

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Aretha Lejeune in Lafayette, Louisiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Aretha Lejeune or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Aretha's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She was predeceased by: her husband Bennett R. Lejeune; her parents, Stanley Blaze and Ruby Ann Barber; and her brother Stanley John Bowie. She is survived by: her children, Kevin Ray Lejeune of Beaumont, TX, Kathleen Ann L. Duhon of Rayne, Pamela Marie Hoffpauir Cormier (Kendall) of St. Martinville and Sandra Sue Lejeune of Rosharon, TX. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 10th 2026 at 8:30 AM at the Melancon Funeral Home (4117 N University Ave, Carencro, LA 70520). A rosary was held on Friday, April 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Friday, April 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc



Fri

Apr 10

Visitation

Melancon Funeral Home
4117 N University Ave, Carencro, LA 70520

Fri

Apr 10

Rosary

Melancon Funeral Home
4117 N University Ave, Carencro, LA 70520

Fri

Apr 10

Funeral service

Melancon Funeral Home
4117 N University Ave, Carencro, LA 70520

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