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Mar
13
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203
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14
Funeral service
9:30 a.m.
Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
2510 Emerson St, Monroe, LA 71201
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Bud Ray Obituary
Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Mr. LaRoy Dean “Bud” Ray will be held at 9:30AM Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Tim Hurd officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Friday, March 13, 2026, at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Full obituary to follow.
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2308 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
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Upcoming Events
Mar
13
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
14
Funeral service
9:30 a.m.
Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
2510 Emerson St, Monroe, LA 71201
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Mulhearn Funeral Home - MonroeOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.