Hixson-Snider Funeral Home

SULPHUR - Arlan James Barrilleaux, age 68, and Diane Elizabeth Barrilleaux, age 58, passed away tragically on March 1, 2017.

Arlan and Diane lived most of their life in Sulphur. They loved spending time with their grandbabies and having family and friends over for cookouts. Diane loved going shopping with her daughters, drinking coffee everyday with Deanna and calling Ladonna everyday on the phone in Minnesota. Diane loved taking her son, James to swim and t-ball games when he was young. His dad took him golfing and fishing. Arlan was passionate about playing his guitar, and singing with his daughters while Diane watched. They were very loved and will be missed each and every day.

Those left behind to cherish their memories are twin daughters, Deanna Molstad and husband, Brett; Ladonna Barnard and husband, Kevin; a son, James Barrilleaux and fiance', Nikita Julian and daughter, Nadia; ten grandchildren, Caleb, Dylan, Jaxson, Aliyah, Kaileigh, Moriah, Natalia, Aubrey, Alayna, Laykon; a brother, Dwayne Barrilleaux and wife, Jody; sister, Lisa Gueringer and husband, Paul; sister, Linda Lyons and husband, John; and numerous nieces and nephews.

They were preceded in death by their grandson, Maddox Ray Wilks Barrilleaux, Arlan's parents, Leoda and Bill Barrilleaux, and Diane's father, Mari Aucoin and mother, Ruby LaGrange Aucoin.

Diane loved her dog, Tyson Lee, and her two cats, Gracie and Ginger.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4-10 p.m. and 3 p.m. until time of service on Thursday. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com