Irene Baugard Ortego Obituary
The passing of Irene Baugard Ortego of Eunice, Louisiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 3, 2024 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Irene Baugard Ortego to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hatley Manuel and Grace Oliver Manuel; her daughter Joanna "Tina" Marie Fontenot; her brother Wilbert Manuel; and her great grandchild Elliott Drake Fontenot.
She is survived by: her husband Joseph Ortego of Eunice; her sons, Joe Wayne Fontenot (Janette) of Eunice and Dallas Fontenot (Debbie) of Carencro; her stepsons, Stanley Prather (Debbie) of Ville Platte, John Ortego (Alisha) of Houston, TX and Eddie Prather (Dagmar) of Houston, TX; her grandchildren, Kim Fontenot, Brittany Fontenot, Sarah Fontenot, Dylan Fontenot, Melissa Fontenot, Jason Fontenot, Derrek Fontenot, Dakota Fontenot and Devin Fontenot; and her stepgrandchildren, Kari Prather, Stanley "Pony" Prather, Jr., John Austin Ortego, Jr., David Prather, Anthony Prather and Steven Prather.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 4th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday, October 5th 2024 from 8:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Ardoin's Funeral Home (1301 W Laurel Ave, Eunice, LA 70535). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 5th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the First Baptist Church (331 Park Ave, Eunice, LA 70535). A burial was held on Saturday, October 5th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery (3979 U. S. Hwy 190, Eunice, LA 70535).
