Cyrus James Seilhan

A Mass of Christian Burial for Cyrus James Seilhan, 72, of Jennings will be held at 10 a.m. today, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, with Rev. Trey Ange officiating.

Visitation for Mr. Seilhan began Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, from 1:30-9 p.m., with a Cursillo rosary recited at 6 p.m.

Visitation will resume today, Friday, from 8 a.m. until time to leave for the church at 9:30 a.m.

Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Mr. Seilhan passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2023, after struggling with health issues for the past few years.

Mr. Seilhan was born Sept. 28, 1950, in Jennings, to Isaac and Ethel Miller Seilhan. He was a high school graduate of Jennings High Class of 1970 and worked as a salesman in the construction/building material field.

Although he lived in Baton Rouge for about 20 years, most of his life was spent in Jennings. He loved watching LSU, taking rides, eating out and French music.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy Guillot Seilhan; daughter Kim (Dan) Best of North Carolina; two sons, Kyle (Rhonda) Laughlin of Prairieville and Travis (Melissa) Seilhan of Jennings; three sisters, Emily (Bill) Fabacher and Matilda LaCombe, all of Iota, and Nickie Bertrand of Lake Arthur; two brothers, Abbie (Sandra) Seilhan and Douglas Seilhan, all of Iota, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Richard LeGros.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the nursing staff at Jeff Davis Living Center, the Jennings American Legion Hospital, Dr. Christopher Achee and Father Trey Ange.

Pallbearers will be Isaac Seilhan, Joshua Seilhan, Philip Seilhan, Ryker Holloway, Devin Duplechain, Clay Clement and Bill Fabacher.

Honorary pallbearers will be Luke and John Michael Seilhan.