Sunday funeral procession for former Youngsville police chief Menard
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- Funeral procession details released in honor of former Youngsville Police Chief Earl Menard, who had passed away Tuesday, Youngsville Police Department said.
According to officials, the procession will take place in Youngsville on Sunday at approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The procession will begin at David’s Funeral Home and follow the route below:
- Departing David’s Funeral Home at approximately 6:30 PM
- Proceeding down Highway 89 (Youngsville Highway)
- Turning right onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway (due to construction-related closure on Youngsville Highway)
- Turning left onto Bonin Road from Ambassador
- Continuing on Bonin Road turning Left on Highway 92 (Iberia Street)
- Turning right onto Lafayette Street
- Turning right onto Church Street
- Turning left onto Fourth Street
- Concluding at 304 Fourth Street, where the procession will end
Officials suggest to motorists to seek alternative routes during the approximate times, anticipate traffic delays and take precaution while driving to ensure safety for all participants.
Details regarding funeral services has been listed below:
Location: David’s Funeral Home, 316 Youngsville Hwy
Date: Sunday August 10,2025
Time: Visitation and service from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Chief Menard served as the Police Chief of Youngsville for 27 years. After retiring, Chief Menard continued to serve the city as a community liaison officer, dedicating his life to the betterment of Youngsville.
Chief Menard’s contributions to the community, his leadership and his unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Youngsville will not be forgotten. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication to law enforcement and community service.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date by the Menard family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley and Frioux-David Funeral Home of Lafayette.