Barbara Perry Bujard Stallcup, O.C.D.S.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette for Barbara Perry Bujard Stallcup, O.C.D.S., age 88, who passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence at Rosewood Assisted Living in Lafayette.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in the funeral home.
Reverend James Brady, JCL, will officiate the Mass and conduct the funeral services, Concelebrant and Homilist will be the Very Reverend Jamin S. David, JCL, V.G. Entombment will be held in the Peace Chapel Mausoleum of Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her children, Bernard M. Bujard (Maria) of Uvalde, TX, Stanton P. Bujard (Melissa) of Youngsville, LA, Angela L. Bujard of Lafayette, LA, Annette M. Bujard of Lafayette, LA Stephen J. Bujard (Carmen) of Tickfaw, LA, and Gary A. Stallcup (Barbie) of Montague, TX; fifteen grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Leroy Stallcup; former husband, Dr. Alton Moss Bujard; her parents, William Joseph Perry and Marie Magdaline Brouskie Perry; and her brother, Erwin Perry.
Barbara was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and spent her early years there before later residing in Abbeville, and Albany, Louisiana, and ultimately making her home in Lafayette. A proud graduate of Wichita Falls Senior High School, she answered a calling to care for others by pursuing nursing at Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, beginning a distinguished healthcare career that spanned more than forty years working at several hospitals, including Abbeville General Hospital, Lafayette General Hospital, University Medical Center, and Women's & Children's Hospital.
Throughout her life, Barbara combined professional excellence with a deep commitment to service. As a registered nurse, she played an instrumental role in establishing the Gastroenterology Laboratory at Lafayette General Medical Center and later helped establish hospice services in Bowie, Texas, extending compassionate care to countless patients and families. She also helped establish the Phillip Russo Family and Friends Endowed Scholarship at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, reflecting her belief in the importance of education and opportunity for future generations.
A woman of deep faith, Barbara was a devoted parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette and a respected, well-loved member of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Catholic Church in Albany. There, she faithfully participated in parish ministries and generously brought Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. One of her greatest personal achievements was becoming a Third Order Carmelite, a spiritual goal she proudly attained in her seventies.
Barbara embraced life with creativity, compassion, and enthusiasm. She found joy in crocheting, painting, playing the piano, and expressing her artistic talents through a variety of crafts. An avid bridge player, she treasured the friendships and fellowship the game provided. Her love for animals was evident through her volunteer work at local animal shelters, where she devoted her time and care to helping abandoned and neglected pets find loving homes.
Barbara will be remembered for her gentle spirit, servant’s heart, unwavering faith, and the countless lives she touched through her kindness, dedication, and love.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to Hospice of Acadiana as well as Barbara’s fellow residents and the compassionate staff of Rosewood Assisted Living for their loving care, kindness, and support.
Many individuals touched her life in meaningful ways and remained close to her heart, including Bernard Addison, H.L. Stallcup, and Christine Stolf. Her life was enriched by her faith, friendship, and encouragement of her church family and the Carmelite community.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Barbara Perry Bujard Stallcup, O.C.D.S., to Phillip Russo, Family, and Friends Endowed Scholarship at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Contact: Phillip Russo 337-482-0924, Phillip.Russo@louisiana.edu; or the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Lafayette - 1250 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501 - 337-232-4651- lafayettecarmelites@gmail.com.
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Martin & Castille Funeral Home - SOUTHSIDE, 600 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508, 337-984-2811.