Willis J. Champagne Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Willis J. Champagne (Lafayette, Louisiana). Willis, born on February 1, 1942, passed away on October 7, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willis J. Champagne to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Willis for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Willis’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Sanders Champagne and Lucy Champagne; wife: Judy Ann Bijeaux Champagne; children: Lonnie (Missy) Champagne, Rene (Hiedi) Champagne, Nicole C. (Mike) Touchet and the late Lisa Champagne; grandchildren: Danielle (Cody) Hayes, Travis (Brooke) Champagne, Dustin (Jazzlyn) Champagne, Tommy (Alex) Champagne and Paige (Marissa) Carriere; great-grandchildren: 7 (and the late Chance Champagne); sisters: Jean C. (Carol) Theriot and Nancy C. Latiolais; sister-in-law: Sadia Champagne; siblings: the late Carol (Mildred) Champagne, Robert "Bobby" (Charlene) Champagne, Rita C. (Desire) Bonin and Shirles Champagne; brother-in-law: the late Randolph Latiolais; godchildren: Richard Champagne and Arlene Champagne; celebrant: Fr. Steve LeBlanc; pallbearers: Dustin Champagne, Travis Champagne, Tommy Champagne, Johnny Champagne, Richard Champagne and Jaime Latiolais; honorary pallbearers: Mike Thibodeaux and Cody Bertrand; other: numerous nieces & nephews.
A rosary will be held on Sunday, October 11th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Delhomme Funeral Home - Bertrand Bertrand (1011 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506). Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the St. Jules Catholic Church (116 St Jules St, Lafayette, LA 70506).
