Rebekah Fruge

Rebekah Fruge, 72, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:15 AM on Sunday, November 1, 2026 in a local hospital.

Born on December 13, 1953, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she was a lifelong resident of the community she lovingly called home. She was a proud 1972 graduate of LaGrange High School. She continued her education at McNeese State University and later graduated from Sowela Technical Institute in 1976 with a degree as a Clerk Typist. In 1991, she furthered her education by earning a degree in Computer Programming from Clark College.

Throughout her working years, she was employed as a telemarketer, where she dedicated herself to her work.

Her faith was an important part of her life. She was a devoted member of Sale Street Baptist Church, where she warmly served as a greeter and shared her love of music through singing in the church choir.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Barbara Gabanek and Hannah Wittmann; nephews, Jody and Sean Reynaud and Jimmy and Kevin Abel; niece, Debbie Button; and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Delia and Ede Oza Fruge and brothers, Edward and Eddie Fruge.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2026 in the Johnson Funeral Home chapel of Lake Charles. The Rev. Drew Mills will officiate. Burial will be held privately in St. Louis Cemetery in Eunice, LA following the service. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until the start of the service.