Samuel Craig Dufour

Samuel Craig Dufour obituary, Plaucheville, LA

Samuel Craig Dufour

Samuel Dufour Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home - Plaucheville on Feb. 2, 2026.
Funeral services for Craig Dufour will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 in the chapel of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Plaucheville. Burial will follow in the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Plaucheville.

Mr. Dufour, age 60 of Plaucheville, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his residence.

Craig loved his family fiercely, cheered hard for the New Orleans Saints and never missed a chance to fire up the grill. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Samuel and Victoria McCain Dufour.

Survivors include his brothers, Shawn Dufour and his wife Vicki of Plaucheville and Danny Dufour of Hessmer; and his niece and nephews, Zackary Dufour, Logan Dufour, Hayden Dufour, Courtney Dufour, Gabe Dufour and Eli Dufour.

Friends may visit on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Plaucheville.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hixson-ducote.com

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