Dr. Joseph Sidney “J.S.” Fontenot

January 9, 1935 - August 25, 2015
Funeral services will be held for Dr. Joseph Sidney “J.S.” Fontenot, 80, of Ville Platte, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte at 12 noon, Friday, August 28. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Dr. Fontenot died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at his residence.
Survivors include his wife of 49-and-a-half years, Lola Morein Fontenot of Ville Platte; three daughters, Agatha Fontenot Mayeaux and Marla Fontenot Bourque and her husband, Gary Troy, all of Youngsville, and Danica Fontenot New and her husband, Brian Charles, of Breaux Bridge. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his two grandchildren, Courtney Nicole and Ethan Joseph New; and one step-grandchild, Camille Claire Bourque.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Rena Fontenot; and his in-laws, Vories and Camiola Morein.
At the request of the Fontenot family, visitation will be held Thursday, August 27, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., and again on Friday, August 28, from 8 a.m. until time of services. A rosary will be prayed in Mr. Fontenot’s honor this evening, August 27, at 7 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Foundation or charity of the donor’s choice in honor of Dr. J.S. Fontenot.
Father Tom Voorhies will officiate.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte will be in charge of arrangements.