Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Barbara Reeves
May 8, 2023
Barbara Ann Reeves, 75, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, May 8, 2023. Barbara was born on December 4, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to Adam and Agnes Jacks Trahan. She was an excellent cook and seamstress and loved spending time with her grandkids. Barbara took in a lot of her children’s friends and family members over the years.
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Rodney Joseph Lopez
May 8, 2023
Rodney Lopez, born in Kinder on August 24, 1948, son of the late Yeumen and Mabel (Duplantis) Lopez, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 74. Rodney, a farmer, and heavy equipment operator, enjoyed making sausage, playing cards, and listening to French music. Most of all, spending time with his beloved grandson, Elliott was what he enjoyed...
Deryl Dale Rougeau
May 8, 2023
Deryl Dale Rougeau, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2023, at his residence in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on June 11th, 1936, in Mamou, Louisiana, to Alexander and Letha Rougeau. He was 86 years old.
Deryl attended T.S. Cooley Elementary School and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1959. He...
Brandon J. Ange
May 8, 2023
Brandon J Ange, 43, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at a local care center.
Brandon was born on October 19, 1979 in Lake Charles, LA. He enjoyed spending time at the Casino and watching football and wrestling. Brandon loved fishing and working on cars.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Raymond Ange and Angela Casebeir; siblings,...
Gussie Amadeo Fazzio
May 7, 2023
Gussie Amadeo Fazzio, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in her residence at Villa Maria Retirement Center surrounded by her family. She was born on October 23, 1926, in Morgan City, LA to Tony and Josephine Cammarata Amadeo.
Gussie graduated from Morgan City High School in 1943. She was presented an engraved silver trophy for being the...
Latch Ramuar
May 7, 2023
Latch Ramuar, born in Jennings on December 23, 1957, son of Wilfred Bouillon and Doris Ramuar, passed away May 7, 2023, at the age of 65. Latch was a very giving person and would do anything to help anyone in need. He will be missed by all who knew him. Latch is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jimmy...
Patricia Ann Radomski
May 7, 2023
Patricia Ann Radomski, “Pat", 83, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, May 07, 2023, in her home.
Mrs. Radomski was born May 02, 1940 in Yonkers, NY, raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and was a 1958 graduate of Hastings High School. Upon graduation, she attended beauty school and worked in cosmetology for a short time. After marrying her high school...
James 'Michael' Burrow
May 6, 2023
James “Michael” Burrow passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023 at a local care facility in Lake Charles, LA.
He was 60 years old. Michael was born on October 30, 1962 in Sulphur, LA to James H. & Myrna Burrow. He was raised in Sulphur and worked for many years at Johnnie’s Paint & Body Shop in Lake Charles. Michael...
Rita Kay Gary
May 6, 2023
Rita Kay Gary, 73, passed from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at a local care facility. A life-long Catholic, Rita was born in Marshall, TX. on June 25,1949, as an only child to James and Carmen Gary. Ms. Rita Kay had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and was a member of Our Lady of Prompt...
John Wojciechowski
May 6, 2023
John Wojciechowski, 83 of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at a local facility. He was born on August 1, 1939 in Camden, New Jersey to John and Helen Wojciechowski.
John was a graduate of Haddon Heights High School in Haddon Heights, NJ and was very proud to serve his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the...
Jim James S. Pruden
May 5, 2023
James Stanley “Jim” Pruden, 78, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 in his home. Born on August 23, 1944, in Greenville, Mississippi, James was the son of the late James Ollie Pruden and Grace Andrews Pruden. He also lived twenty years in San Diego, California, during which time he worked for LaSalle Trucking Company, retiring as Warehouse...
Artey Oneal Courmier
May 5, 2023
Artey Courmier, 76, of Sulphur, passed away Friday, May 5th, 2023, in his residence surrounded by family.
Artey loved spending time with his family and friends, spending time at the Hackberry camp and was a big supporter of the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to go hunting and fishing. Artey will be dearly missed...
Beverly Jean Doucet
May 4, 2023
Beverly J. Doucet, 68, of Sulphur, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, surrounded by her family. A lifelong Sulphur resident, Beverly was a 1973 Sulphur High School graduate. She had worked for several local convenience stores and for the Gravity Drainage District. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, watching games shows and spending time with family. Beverly will be fondly remembered...
Lydia Hodges Anderson
May 3, 2023
Lydia Hodges Anderson, age one hundred, passed away on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 in Lake Charles, LA.
Lydia was born in Ragley, LA, on December 23rd, 1922 to parents F.A. and Beulah Hodges. She is preceded in death by husband Joe M. Anderson, her parents, one infant brother, one sister and two brothers. Lydia is survived by her children,...
Jane Ann Hebert
May 3, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Ann Hebert on May 3, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, on September 28, 1942, to William and Janey Oden Hogan, Jane lived a life full of love, kindness, and resilience.
Jane Ann dedicated her life to helping others as a compassionate counselor, guiding...
Monica Singleton Soileau
May 3, 2023
Monica Marie Soileau, 50, was called home on May 3rd, 2023 in Beaumont, TX. She was born in Lake Charles, LA and grew up in Westlake. She was a driven and outspoken leader, athlete, and student at Westlake High School, where she graduated in the Class of 1990. She began working at ConocoPhillips in 1994 and climbed the ranks within...
Dennis Bebee
May 2, 2023
Dennis W. Bebee, born on April 27, 1968, son of Ray and Yvonne Fontenot Bebee, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the age of 55. Dennis enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, and being with family. He is preceded in death by his brother, Craig Bebee. Survivors are his parents, Ray and Yvonne Bebee; brothers, Dwayne Bebee (Jodie), and David Bebee;...
Brenda Manning Breaux
May 2, 2023
Brenda Joyce Manning Breaux, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, at Lake Charles Care Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on January 11, 1940, in Beaumont, Texas
Brenda was preceded in death by her loving parents Travis Manning Sr and Dorothy LeBlanc Manning. Also gone before her was her husband of 44 years...
Helen Marie Cuvillier
May 1, 2023
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our beloved Helen Marie Fontenot Cuvillier, who passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on November 25, 1951, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Helen was the treasured daughter of Austin James Fontenot and Odelia Marie Foreman Fontenot.
Helen spent her formative years in Lake Charles and...
Larry Vance Blanchette
May 1, 2023
Larry Vance Blanchette, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 8:14 AM on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Mr. Blanchette was born September 11, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of Marion High School and attended McNeese State University. He served his country as a Sergeant in the U....
