Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Michael Paul Lacombe
Feb 12, 2023
Michael Paul LaCombe, 53, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:41 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in a local hospital.
Paul was born on July 11, 1969 in Lake Charles where he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Parkway Christian Academy. He began his 34-year career as a second generation production operator and later assumed the title...
Deborah "Debby" Marie Mann
Feb 10, 2023
Deborah “Debby” Marie Mann, born in Palo Alto, CA on December 30, 1952, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 70, following a brave battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Iowa High School. Debby worked as a dispatcher for several different law enforcement agencies. Along with crafts, listening to music, Debby enjoyed fishing and spending...
Charles Eugene Chassay
Feb 10, 2023
Charles Eugene Chassay, 80, entered into God's heavenly presence February 10, 2023. His strong will to live a full life, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried him throughout his recent courageous struggle.
Charles was born on April 24, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Roger Paul Chassay, Sr. and Ruby...
Orgy Joseph Broussard
Feb 10, 2023
Orgy Joseph Broussard, born December 29, 1926, son of the late Hypolite and Leola (Stewart) Broussard, passed way Friday, February 10, 2023, at age 96. Orgy was member of the Cajun French Music Association Hall of Fame. He was a constable for 32 years and was the 2020 Constable of the year in the state of Louisiana. Orgy worked as...
Amber Dawn Billings
Feb 10, 2023
Amber Billings, 40 years old, was born on November 22, 1982, in Lake Charles, LA. She passed away in her home on February 10, 2023. Amber was fiercely passionate about her friends. She was a Barbe High School graduate. She will always have the biggest space in the hearts of the loved ones she leaves behind.
Those left to cherish...
Kenneth Daniel "Danny" Fontenot
Feb 9, 2023
Kenneth Daniel (Danny) Fontenot, 72, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in a local care facility.
Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff.
Daren Lebleu
Feb 9, 2023
LeBleu Settlement - Daren LeBleu, born in Lake Charles, son of the late Fredrick and Mary Jane (Fontenot) LeBleu, passed away in a local hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 58. Daren, a graduate of Iowa High School, worked for Evangeline Maid. He enjoyed woodworking, watching sports, fishing, and most of all, spending time with his...
Leo "J.J." Landry
Feb 9, 2023
Leo “J.J.” Landry, 4, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Those left to cherish his memories are parents, Aaron Landry and Charlee Thibodeaux; grandparents, Scott and Cathy Landry and brother, Zander Landry; great aunt and uncle, Steve and Larran Gieger; great grandmother, Judy Landry; aunts and uncles, Angela Breaux, Michael Breaux, Joey(Amanda) Breaux, Chris (Kate) Breaux,...
Cornelia Louise Fontenot
Feb 8, 2023
Connie L. Fontenot, 60 years old, was born June 23, 1962 to Regina and Edward Bonvillain in Ragley, LA.
At 7:58 a.m. on February 8, 2023 Connie took her first step into heaven.
Connie loved life, she loved people and knew how to love people well. She had a gift for giving people a safe place to shine and be...
Gerald Dwayne "Bubby" Saucier
Feb 7, 2023
Bubby was preceded in death by his parents; Wanda Elaine Saucier McFarlin, R. J. “Frenchie” Saucier, and stepson; Joseph Trenton Herring.Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years; Patrice Pruitt Saucier, his sons; Lester Saucier and wife Leslie Sazon, Gerald Saucier Pilkey and Jamie Hagan, daughters-in-law; Yenid Herring and Lori Hagan, granddaughters; Lucille Saucier and...
Elia Thibodeaux Prudhomme
Feb 6, 2023
Elia Prudhomme, 90, born Thibodeaux, entered into eternal rest at 3:30 AM on Monday, February 6, 2023.
Born on October 16, 1932 to Joseph and Octavia Thibodeaux, she lived in Church Point until marrying Rodney Prudhomme in 1951. It was then that they moved to Lake Charles where they lived, worked, worshipped and raised their 4 children. They were members...
Mary Bellon Gerard
Feb 6, 2023
Lacassine- Mary Bellon Gerard, born in Lacassine on December 3, 1939, daughter of the late Louis and Thea (Marcantel) Bellon, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 83. Mary was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and served with the Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and being with family. Mary worked at Market...
Anthony James Beaugh
Feb 6, 2023
Anthony James “Tony” Beaugh, 74 years old, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 7, 1948 to Leopold and Mary Aguillard Beaugh in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mr. Beaugh was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was the owner of L & A Construction, and was a talented...
Edward Calvin Pickett
Feb 5, 2023
Edward Calvin Pickett, born on March 15, 1968, son of the late Edward Cecil Pickett, and Sharon Janell Baily, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 54. Edward was a diesel mechanic, and enjoyed tinkering on just about any machine he could get his...
Walter Deshotel Jr.
Feb 4, 2023
Walter Deshotel, Jr., born June 14, 1942, son of the late Walter Deshotel, Sr., and Lucinda Manuel Deshotel, passed away February 4, 2023, in a local hospital at the age of 80. Walter was a 1961 graduate of Oberlin High School and attended Sowela Technical School. He served in the U. S. National Guard. Walter was a member of St....
Caroline Marie Crowe
Feb 4, 2023
Caroline Marie Crowe, 22, went to be with her Lord on February 4th, 2023.
Caroline was born on June 21, 2000, to Jane Hartman and John Crowe. She loved music and painting. She went to Sam Houston High School in Moss Bluff and Timber Creek in Fort Worth Texas. Caroline loved her dog Ozzy. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter,...
Gladys Simien
Feb 4, 2023
“Release Me”
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, and you can only guess,
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love...
Charles James Bourgeois
Feb 3, 2023
Charles James Bourgeois passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was 92 years old and just eight weeks past the loss of his loving wife, Barbara. The inscription they chose for their headstone reads, “Live – Laugh – Love, We Did,” and indeed they did. They were married for 71 years...
Aaron Joseph Veillon
Feb 3, 2023
Aaron Joseph Veillon, age 79 of Lake Charles, LA left the world on February 3, 2023. Aaron was born April 1, 1943 in Eunice, Louisiana. Aaron attended Mamou High and then enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1960 until July 1963. He was stationed at Selfridge Air Force Base in Mount Clemens Michigan where he was in the...
