James Phillip Onnebane
February 9, 1940 - July 20, 2010

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Opelousas– Funeral services for James Phillip “Phil” Onnebane, age 70, will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas followed by interment in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Paul Bienvenu will conduct the services.

Mr. Onnebane, a resident of Humble, Texas and native of Opelousas, La., was best known for opening the very first convenience store as owner of the “PHIL-A-SAK” store chain of the 1960’s and 1970’s, passed away at Triumph Hospital in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

He is survived by his sister, Susan Onnebane O’neal of Lafayette, three daughters, Dr. Rhonda Onnebane Halder of Kenner, La.; Paulette Onnebane Taylor of St. Martinville, La.; Michelle Onnebane Gilger of Katy, Texas; one son, Edward Lee Onnebane of Denham Springs, La. and 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 nieces, 3 nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Onnebane; his beloved mother, Elizabeth Cannatella Onnebane and a daughter, Pippa Lynn Onnebane.

Visiting hours will be observed in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home on Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2010 until funeral time.

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements (337-942-2638).