Ella Olivier Bernard Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ella Olivier Bernard (Opelousas, Louisiana) on September 15, 2026. Ella, born on March 13, 1931, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ella Olivier Bernard to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Harry Olivier and Louis Bernard; her siblings, Leas, Dillard, Ray, Mary, Eula Mae, Nell, Rose and Helen; and her great grandchild Ian Richard (Blue).
She is survived by: her children, Terry Olivier (Charlotte) of Eunice, LA, Sandra Pitre of Eunice, LA, Darrell Olivier (Glenda) of Eunice, LA, Patricia Olivier Freyou of Eunice, LA, Randal'Boo'Olivier (LeeAnn) of Eunice, LA, Brenda Olivier of Eunice, LA and Joey Bernard (Christy) of Opelousas, LA; her stepchildren, Donna Bernard, Becky Ortego, Cindy Foret and Timmy Bernard (Karla); and her brother Ronnie Lee. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 59 great and 36 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas (2845 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570). A rosary was held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church (2125 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570).
