Dr. Dion Joseph Dubois

Maurice – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice for Dr. Dion Joseph Dubois, age 73, who passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at his residence in Maurice. Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette will serve as Celebrant of the Funeral Mass, Father Matthew Barzare, Associate Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen will concelebrate. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church; with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 11:30 AM. Dion Joseph Dubois was born on July 12, 1952, in Lafayette, Louisiana, and he resided in Maurice. Dion was a lifelong educator, dedicating many years to both classroom teaching and administrative roles. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southwestern Louisiana, a Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston. Following his retirement, Dion volunteered at the International Museum of Culture and went on to became their Associate Director. In his retirement, Dion longed to return home to South Louisiana, which he affectionately called “Cajun Country,” so that he could be closer to his family. He was also a world traveler, exploring remarkable destinations such as Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Hawaii. He continued serving others during his retirement, including his latest role as the Educational Specialist for Dr. Raghotham Patlola and his family. Dion was avid Bridge Player. He spent countless hours preparing classes to teach at the Acadiana Duplicate Bridge Club. In his journey with duplicate bridge, Dion accomplished his life master, his bronze life master, and his silver life master. He held various positions in the bridge club, such as treasurer. Dion’s final accomplishment was the work he did on his book “Common Sense Bridge”. Dion’s final words of wisdom, “it is not about the quantity of life, it is the quality of the life that we live”. Dion is survived by his sister, Geralyn Dubois Abshire and her husband Jamie of Maurice; and his sister-in-law Cheryl Dubois of Youngsville; a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; along with numerous beloved friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minos Dubois, and Marie Lillian Matthews Dubois; his brothers, Seminarian ~ Farrel Dubois, and Jude Dubois; as well as his sister, Evelyn Henry Romero. Committal services will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Kaplan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

Dr. Dion Joseph Dubois

July 12, 1952 - July 28, 2025