Herman Joseph Lanclos

Herman Joseph Lanclos was born on October 20, 1939, in Arnaudville, Louisiana, and passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025.

A Rosary service will be held for Herman Lanclos on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas. Deacon Jerome Collins will officiate the Graveside service with burial to follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.

Visiting hours will be observed on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.

Herman graduated from Washington High School with a scholarship from LSU in which he graduated with a degree in Agriculture. After teaching for a few years in Lafourche parish, Herman earned a master’s degree from UL in Education. He then went on to teach in St. Landry and Lafayette Parishes for the remainder of his career.

Herman’s love for agriculture showed throughout his life and he always had a garden or even multiple gardens planted at any given time. The many trees and shrubs planted throughout the years on his property was always evident.

Family get-togethers with bar-b-ques on a Sunday afternoon were common, of course with Elvis always playing in the background. His later years were enjoyed with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved visiting with them and sharing personal experiences.

The family would like to thank Courtyard Assisted Living & Retirement Home for all they did for Herman over the last several years. Also, a special thanks to Hospice of Acadiana for their caring assistance.

He survives his sons, Paul Lanclos (Monette) of Opelousas, La. and Daryl Lanclos (Nancy) of Lafayette, La.; his daughter, Charlette Albarado (Charlie) of Scott, La.; his brother, Moise Lanclos, Jr. (Sheila) of Opelousas, La. and his sister, Maggie Savoie (Lincoln) of Sunset, La. He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Lanclos; his parents, Moise and Agnes Lanclos; his brother and sister-in-law, Merrick and Marlene Lanclos and his sister, Emma Grace Guillory.

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.