Katie Theresa LaRocca Rosteet, 82, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in a local care facility.
Mrs. Rosteet was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and attended First Ward Elementary. She was member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Mrs. Rosteet loved the outdoors and was especially fond of gardening.
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Ernest C. Rosteet of Lake Charles; her daughter, Karla Belleau and husband Calvin of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Michael Beddoe and wife Jaim and Chris Beddoe and wife Jessica, all of Sulphur, and Valerie Delhommer and husband Jeremy of Prairieville; great grandchildren, Jackson, Brooks, Briggs and Brody Beddoe, Brianna and Peyton Delhommer. She is also survived by her brother Carlo LaRocca of Lake Charles, sister, Anna Jeane of Tyler, Texas and sister-in-law, Vivian LaRocca Leatherwood, also of Lake Charles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlo and Angelina Liprie LaRocca and one brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March 12, 20ll, at Johnson Funeral Home. Rev. Ruben Buller will officiate. Interment will be at Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Aunt Katie taught me how to drive. I connected with Aunt Katie in alot of ways, she was my comfirmation Godmother and always listened to me. I will miss her dearly. We Love You Aunt Katie. Remember Kaitly is called Katie after you.
Aunt Katie we will truly miss you. All I could think of last night after hearing the news was the multiple times that you tried teaching us to dance in the middle of your living room when we were little. It was so much fun and we would laugh and carry on. I will cherish my memories for ever. We Love YouAngie Lynn Fridge
During this difficult time, may the comfort of God's loving arms carry you through the quiet moments and bring you peace.Ronnie NicotreMy dad(Jack Nicotre) and Katie are first cousins.
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Katie was my first cousin and I will always remember her loving and joyful personality. May all your cherished memories be with all of you and help you to heal and may Gods love and peace be with you at this difficult time. all my love to a wonderful family! Frances Ann (Liprie) My dad was Uncle Mike.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Katie. My Dad Battista (Bot) Nicotre were cousins. Mary Nicotre PlagmanPort Neches, Texas
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace and comfort in your precious memories. Katie was a first cousin of my Daddy.Dianna Nicotre(Jack Nicotre's daughter)
You all have my greatest sympathy and love in this time of sorrow. She was such a wonderful and loving neice and confirmation godchild. With love and prayers, Aunt Rose Lee