Raymond J. "Sonny" Burleigh's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2026 in Opelousas, Louisiana

Raymond J. "Sonny" Burleigh

July 23, 1945 - March 28, 2026 (80 years old)

Opelousas, Louisiana

Raymond J. "Sonny" Burleigh's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2026 in Opelousas, Louisiana

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Raymond J. "Sonny" Burleigh

July 23, 1945 - March 28, 2026 (80 years old)

Opelousas, Louisiana

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Raymond J. Burleigh Obituary

The memory of Raymond J. Burleigh of Opelousas, Louisiana, who passed away on March 28, 2026 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Burleigh and Verna Wyble Burleigh; his sister Patricia Burleigh Jenkins; and his former wife Sandra Lafleur Burleigh. He is survived by: his wife Evelyn Wyatt Burleigh of Opelousas; his stepchildren, Sam Tresner (Rebecca) of Broussard and Veronica Tresner of Sunset; his siblings, Michael Burleigh (Donna) of Opelousas, Barbara Bihm of Opelousas and Sandra Castille of Lafayette; and his grandchildren, Jerrett Tresner, Amanda Brown (Ben), Victoria Tresner, Brittany DeVillier, Kimberly Tresner, Jacob DeVillier and Phillip Tresner. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Homes



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Mar 30

Visitation

Skip Montet Chapel at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas
2845 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Mar 30

Rosary

Skip Montet Chapel at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas
2845 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Mar 31

Visitation

Skip Montet Chapel at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas
2845 S Union St, Opelousas, LA 70570

Tue

Mar 31

Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
1432 W Landry St, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Mar 31

Committal service

Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery
4833 LA-182, Opelousas, LA 70570

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