Ascension Funeral Home

02/20/2026

Evelyn “Gail” Bordelon Miller passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the age of 91 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA, surrounded by her devoted children after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

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02/18/2026

We want to recognize the caregivers who show up every day with patience, strength, and compassion — offering comfort in the hardest moments and love in the smallest details.

To every caregiver: thank you for all you do.
You make a difference more than you know.

02/17/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Mardi Gras!

02/16/2026

Some love stays with us forever.
And what we’ve shared deeply can never be lost, it becomes part of who we are.

If you’re missing someone today, may their memory bring you comfort in quiet ways.

02/14/2026

Have a happy Valentine's Day!

02/12/2026

Valentine’s Day can feel different when someone you love is no longer here.
This season, you can still honor their memory in meaningful ways.

There’s no right or wrong way to remember.

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02/10/2026

Love means planning ahead.
Taking time to start the conversation now can ease the burden on the people you care about most and ensure your wishes are known.

Call or visit us today. We’re here every step of the way.

02/06/2026

Grief is not something to fix, it’s something to honor.
The depth of our grief reflects the depth of our love, and mourning is a natural response to meaningful connection.
In this thoughtful article by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, he explores why our capacity to grieve exists because we first had the capacity to love.
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02/04/2026

Mary Lou Cowan Holeman Zolecki peacefully passed away on January 30, 2026, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Lafayette, at the age of 89. She was surrounded by care and comfort in her final days and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

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02/04/2026

We honor everyone who has been impacted by cancer, those currently fighting, those we’ve lost, and the families and caregivers who walk beside them every step of the way.

01/29/2026

For many, winter can bring a heavier emotional weight, especially for those carrying grief. The season slows us down, sometimes more than we’d like. Even so, some strength is built in stillness.

01/27/2026

You may hear the terms viewing and visitation used interchangeably, but they can serve different purposes.
A viewing is typically a quiet time to pay respects in person, while a visitation is often a more open opportunity for family and friends to gather and offer support.
Both are meaningful in their own way.