Gloria Dean Dupre Richard

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Dean Dupre Richard, a beloved grandmother, sister and friend, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 83. Gloria was born on February 4, 1941, in Ville Platte, LA to Onezime and Frances Dupre and later resided in the town of Mamou. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at the New St. Ann’s Mausoleum with Deacon Chuck Ortego serving as celebrant over the service.

Throughout her life, Gloria found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She enjoyed tending to her yard, cultivating beautiful flowers, and working at Eckerd's Drug Store. Her devotion to her hobbies and work was a reflection of her warm and caring nature.

Gloria will be dearly missed by her siblings Charles Dupre and wife Donna, Marty Dupre and wife Elizabeth, Leander Dupra and wife, Carolyn; Margaret Lafleur, Rita Gayle Briley, Victoria Vidrine and husband Charles, and Jay Manuel and wife Charmaine.  She is also survived by her step-children, Carolhn, Shannon, and Vickie; her grandchildren, Jada Robinson and Ronnie Guillory, as well as her great-grandchildren, Jazzlyn Robinson, Nyla Robertson, Alexia Simieu, Alliesha Robinson, Nyshia Robinson and Brylee Guillory and her great-great-grandchildren, Bryson Senagal, and Grayson Senagal.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Felton Richard; her parents Onezime and Mabel Oge; the late, Frances Dupre, Mabel Oge; son, Scott Veillon; daughter, Phyllis Faye Robertson, and brother, Chris Dupre.

At the family’s request, a visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home of Mamou on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, beginning at 9:00 am with a Rosary being led by Deacon Chuck Ortego at 10:00 am.

Family and friends may leave condolences for the family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Mamou is in charge of arrangements.