Roger Lachney Obituary
Roger J. Lachney, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
He enjoyed being a farmer and always talked about farming along with hunting and fishing with everyone.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marguerite Lachney of Hessmer, LA; three children, Jenna Lachney of Birmingham, AL, Brock Lachney of New Orleans, LA; and Cody Lachney of Hessmer, LA; one sister, Melanie Maddox (James Walter).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stravis & Gloria Lachney and one brother, Keith Lachney.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura, beginning from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Reopening Monday, October 13, 2025, at 8:00am until time Mass, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura (6608 Porterie St).
Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00am on Monday, October 13, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville (141 S Washington St.). with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum Cemetery #2 in Marksville (1271 S Washington St.)
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home of Mansura.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6608 Porterie St. P.O. Box 415, Mansura, LA 71350
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