With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Vidrine Sr. of Lafayette, Louisiana, born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, who passed away on January 15, 2024 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Vidrine Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his former life partner Diana Faye Vidrine; and his father Adley Vidrine. He is survived by : his fiancée Julia Lafleur; his mother Lela Mae Soileau Vidrine; his sons, Jason Douglas Smith (Keisha), Richard J. Vidrine, Jr. (Christine), Nicholas Vidrine (Teri) and Nason Vidrine (Sonia); his grandchildren, Derek Smith, Renee Smith, Kayzlyn Smith, Cody Raffray, Chirstyn Raffray, Candice Raffray, Trey Guidry and Krystin Guidry; his great grandchildren, Addlynn Choplin, Emberlee Chiasson, Laileigh Chiasson and Dawson Raffray; his sister Edith V. Jerkins; his nephew Jesse Guillory; his nieces, Jessica Brown and Sarah Jerkins; his great-nephew Adley Brown; his godmother Joan Guillory; and his mother-in-law Irene Decou.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc