Port Barre, LA — The Port Barre community is mourning the loss of Lucas Paul Doucet, a 14-year-old student who passed away peacefully at his home on June 18, 2026.
Lucas had just graduated from the 8th grade at Port Barre High School on May 18, marking a milestone his family and friends say he was deeply proud of.
Born on November 9, 2011, in Opelousas, Louisiana, Lucas was remembered by loved ones as a kind and gentle young man who left an impression on everyone he met.
Port Barre High School shared the news on social media, offering condolences to the family and noting that counselors would be available Monday at noon for students who needed support or someone to talk to.
A Life Full of Activity and Heart
Lucas was known throughout Port Barre for his love of sports and the outdoors. He played football for Port Barre and was a proud member of the Port Barre 14U Pony All Stars baseball team, where teammates and coaches say he brought energy and team spirit to every game.
He also played bass drum in the Port Barre Middle School Band, an achievement that gave him a great deal of pride.
Outside of school activities, Lucas enjoyed hunting and fishing, hobbies that gave him a connection to nature and time spent with family and friends.
Those who knew him describe a well-rounded young man who balanced athletics, music, and outdoor life with ease.
Lucas is survived by his parents, Galen and Cassidy Doucet of Port Barre, and Tracie Wheaton and James Gonzales of Torbert. He leaves behind siblings Wyatt and Anthony Gonzales, and sisters Finlee, Weslyn, and Rosalie Doucet.
He was also loved by his grandparents, Jessie and Kim Doucet of Port Barre and Lora and Kim Guidry of Krotz Springs, along with his great-grandfather Wayne Stanford. A large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins across Louisiana also mourns his passing.
Funeral Services Set for Saturday
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre. A visitation will be held at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas on Saturday, June 20, starting at 9 a.m., with a rosary at 11 a.m. and visitation continuing until 12:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre, officiated by Fr. Clint Trahan.
Readers for the service will be Desiree Wheaton and Dawn Doucet, and gift bearers will be Lucy Dean, Lane Duplechain, and Colton Hardy. Burial will take place afterward at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Cohen Dean, Andrew Wheaton, Logan LeDoux, Cole Lanclos, Gregory Hardy, and Levan Doucet.
Family and friends have been invited to share memories and words of comfort through the funeral home’s website, where a digital guestbook has already drawn thousands of visits as the community continues to express its grief and support.
Port Barre High School asked the public to keep the family in their prayers and to respect their privacy during this difficult time as students, teachers, and neighbors come together to remember a teenager whose short life left a lasting mark on those around him.
