Wesley Winfrey III's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana

Wesley Winfrey III

October 7, 1997 - September 26, 2025 (27 years old)

Lafayette, Louisiana

Wesley Winfrey III's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana

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Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

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Wesley Winfrey III

October 7, 1997 - September 26, 2025 (27 years old)

Lafayette, Louisiana

Wesley Winfrey III Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wesley Winfrey III of Lafayette, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 27, on September 26, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wesley Winfrey III or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Warren Lazard, Sr. and Betty Lazard; his great-grandparents, Holland Jason and Lucille J. Lavergne; his stepgrandmother Elise Smith Lazard; and his uncle Warren Lazard, Jr..

He is survived by: his son Courtlyn J. Winfrey of Lafayette, LA; his parents, Wesley Winfrey, Jr. (Kathleen Fay) of Opelousas, LA and Tracy Lazard of Lafayette, LA; his sisters, Katelyn Lazard of Lafayette, LA, Racheal Rene of Lafayette, LA and Cathryn Bill of Beaumont, TX; his grandparents, Wesley Winfrey, Sr. of Opelousas, LA and Lucille Taylor (John Taylor, Jr.) of Opelousas, LA; his uncle Anthony Winfrey of Opelousas, LA; and his aunts, Shanika Rochon of Opelousas, LA, Staice Lazard White of Opelousas, LA and Shawanna Lazard-Lavergne (Reginald) of Opelousas, LA.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 10:45 AM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Community Chapel Church of God in Christ (1606 College Ave, Opelousas, LA 70570).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ford & Joseph Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Spirit of Liberty
2841 Louisiana Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501

Sat

Oct 11

Visitation

8:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Community Chapel Church of God in Christ
1606 College Ave, Opelousas, LA 70570

Sat

Oct 11

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Community Chapel Church of God in Christ
1606 College Ave, Opelousas, LA 70570

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October 8, 2025

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“Our heartfelt condolences for your family’s loss. It’s comforting knowing that God is close to the broken-hearted..”


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