LAKE ARTHUR – April Joy Duhon Richard was born in Jennings, La., on April 15, 1965, to Ellsworth D. Duhon and Deanne Lounsberry Duhon and after 57 years on this earth was called to her Heavenly Father on Dec. 1, 2022. April was a homemaker who dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She was ferociously independent woman with a tenacious spirit, was kindhearted and loved animals. April’s adolescent years were spent living in England and Australia with her family. She enjoyed traveling on her motorcycle, gardening, growing her own vegetables, raising her chickens. April was adventurous and loved life, she was a voracious reader. She took every opportunity to learn as much as she could thru each of her experiences. She earned numerous certifications, including welding, blackjack dealer, stained glass artist, scuba diving and Secretary at West End Instructional Center and most recently was employed by Acadian Ambulance. Above all she was proud of and devoted to her three sons. April will be tremendously missed by all who knew and loved her.
April is survived by her mother, Deanne Lounsberry Duhon of Lake Arthur, La.; her three sons, Jacob Richard, Cameron Richard, Adrian Richard; her sister, Angela Duhon Landry (Shane); her three nieces, and one nephew; her 13 great-nieces and nephews.
April is preceded in death by her father, Ellsworth D. Duhon; and her sister, Allison G. Duhon.
A Mass of Christian Burial for April Joy Duhon Richard, 57, of Lake Arthur, La., will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur, La., on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur, La., on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of her Service at 2 p.m.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for a reception celebrating April’s life at the Oustalet Center following her Services.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to the Glioblastoma Foundation in April’s memory. Donations can be made to the following link: www.glio blastomafoundation.org/get-involved
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Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.