Funeral Homes in Lafayette, LA

Facts about Lafayette, Louisiana

• Lafayette has been featured in films like: H.P. Lovecraft’s The Dunwich Horror (2009), and Wolvesbayne (2009).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Bill Sampy (american football player), Mark Carrier (american football player), Jerry Fontenot (american football player and coach), Anthony Clement (american football player), Kevin Faulk (american football player), Devery Henderson (american football player), and Johnny Hector (american football player).
• Lafayette is home to the following sports teams: Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball.

Lafayette (/ˌlæfiˈjɛt/; French: [lafajɛt]) is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. The city of Lafayette is the fourth-largest in the state, with a population of 120,623 at the 2010 census. The combined statistical area of Lafayette–Opelousas-Morgan City was 611,774 according to 2012 estimates. Lafayette is the parish seat of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Its nickname is The Hub City.The American city was founded as Vermilionville in 1821 by Jean Mouton, a French-speaking man of Acadian descent. In 1884, it was renamed for General Lafayette, who fought with and significantly aided the American Army during the American Revolutionary War. The city's economy was primarily based on agriculture until the 1940s, when the petroleum and natural gas industries became dominant. Lafayette is considered the center of Acadiana, the area of Cajun and Creole culture in Louisiana and the United States, which developed following the relocation of Acadians after their expulsion by the British from eastern Canada in the late 18th century following France's defeat in the Seven Years' War. There is a strong Louisiana Creole influence in the area.

Lafayette Obituaries

It was disclosed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on November 27th, 2018 that Anne Snyder (Givens) died in Sarasota, Florida.  Ms. Snyder was 91 years old and was born in Lafayette, LA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anne's life.

It was written on August 14th, 2018 that Marjorie Esther Off (Thorgersen) died in Lafayette, Louisiana.  Ms. Off was 91 years old and was born in Chicago, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marjorie Esther's life.

It was revealed by San Antonio Express News on February 7th, 2018 that Dustin A Dominque passed away in San Antonio, Texas.  Dominque was 37 years old and was born in Lafayette, LA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dustin A's life.

It was disclosed on February 4th, 2018 that William Seaton "Bill" Phillips died in Lafayette, Louisiana.  Phillips was 92 years old and was born in St Louis, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Seaton "Bill"'s life.

It was revealed by The Mail Tribune on February 1st, 2018 that Mary Gertrude Chachere died in Jacksonville, Oregon.  Chachere was 95 years old and was born in Lafayette, LA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary Gertrude's life.

It was disclosed on January 29th, 2018 that James Murray died in LaFayette, Louisiana.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James's life.

It was disclosed by South West Times Record on January 20th, 2018 that David Ray Hodge passed away in Mabelvale, Arkansas.  Hodge was 56 years old and was born in Lafayette, LA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor David Ray's life.

It was reported by Ann Arbor News on November 16th, 2017 that Mary Kidder (Goulas) died in Marquette, Michigan.  Ms. Kidder was 82 years old and was born in Lafayette, LA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary's life.

It was disclosed on November 1st, 2017 that Sarah Elizabeth Pendergast (Watson) passed on in Independence, Missouri.  Ms. Pendergast was 74 years old and was born in Lafayette, LA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sarah Elizabeth's life.

It was noted by Texarkana Gazette on September 15th, 2017 that Rita Mae Comeaux-Walker (Comeaux) passed on in Texarkana, Texas.  Ms. Comeaux-Walker was 70 years old and was born in Lafayette, LA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Rita Mae's life.

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Lafayette is a hub for Cajun and Creole culture. Tourists flock to Lafayette to get a taste of Cajun cuisine, which is a famous regional style of cooking. It embraces local ingredients while getting inspiration from the countries which its residents originated. Influences from African, Caribbean, French, Native American, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Indian cooking can be found in Cajun food. Meals are typically main dish, rice or cornbread, and a vegetable dish.

The official website for the city of Lafayette is http://www.lafayettela.gov/Pages/Index.aspx.