Barbara B. Hidalgo

Barbara G. Hidalgo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 20, 2024, at the age of 88.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Barbara Hidalgo at 12:00 PM on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church.  The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will celebrate the Mass.   Rite of Committal and burial will take place at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA.  

Pallbearers will be Joseph “Jay” Hidalgo, Christopher “Chris” Hidalgo, P. Gregory “Greg” Hidalgo, Tommy Greene, Anthony Palermo, and Geoffrey Greene. Honorary pallbearers will be Nicholas Greene and Michael Hidalgo.

Visitation will take place in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas on Sunday, February 25, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Rosary Service will be held at 6:30 PM on Sunday evening by Deacon Jerome Collins.  The funeral home will re-open on Monday, February 26, 2024, from 8:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

Barbara will be remembered not only for her kind and loving nature but also for the impact she had on those around her.   Barbara's warmth extended beyond her family as she was actively involved in various community groups and organizations. She found joy in being an avid reader and loved cooking and baking for family gatherings. Barbara's dedication to her family was evident through her involvement in her children's classrooms as a "room mother" and as a substitute teacher at Belmont Academy. Her faith was central to her life as she participated in a local rosary group, belonged to the Ladies Altar Society, and was a committed parishioner at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Barbara also was a part of a bible study group, book club group, Pokeno group, and she enjoyed many years of square dancing.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Joseph "Joe" Hidalgo, Sr.; her sons, Joseph "Jay" Hidalgo, Jr. and wife, Pam of Plano, TX; Christopher "Chris" Hidalgo and wife, Cindy of Chicago, IL; and P. Gregory “Greg” Hidalgo of Carrollton, TX; and her daughters, Mary Denise Hidalgo Greene and husband, Tommy of Baton Rouge, LA; and Cheryl Lynn Hidalgo and husband, Anthony Palermo of Baton Rouge, LA.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lauren Hidalgo, Caroline Hidalgo, Carley Hidalgo Bourgeois and husband, Hans; Aimee Greene Howard and husband, Graham; Geoffrey Greene; Nicholas Greene and wife, Brooke; Katelyn Hidalgo Tucker and husband, James; and Michael Hidalgo.  She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Cohen Howard, Abigail Howard, Alexandra Greene and Charlotte Tucker; and her Godchildren, Suzenne Lavergne and Billy Bourdier.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William George Bourdier and Beatrice Fontenot Bourdier; and her brothers, Gene Bourdier and Willaim “Bill” Bourdier.

Barbara will forever remain in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her gentle spirit and unwavering love. May she rest in peace knowing that she has left an indelible mark on all who crossed her path.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com. 

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-2638, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.