Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Garry Leroy Todd
Oct 22, 2021
Garry Leroy Todd, 86, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, in his residence.
Born in Morehouse, Missouri to Edgar Leroy and Mildred Tucker Todd, Mr. Todd was a graduate of University of Missouri. He was a civil engineer for Conoco, until opening his own Engineering and Land Surveying firm, G. L. Todd and Associates. Mr. Todd was a member...
Jerry Lee Granger
Oct 22, 2021
Jerry Lee Granger, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, passed at away at 12:50 AM on Friday, October 22, 2021 in a local care facility.
Mr. Granger was born December 30, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1962 graduate of Marion High School and worked thirty years for Himont as an operator, retiring...
Christine B Fontenot
Oct 22, 2021
Christine Baumgart Fontenot, 82, died Friday, October 22, 2021, in a local care center.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at University Baptist Church. Cremation was entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson.
Marvin Douglas "Smitty" Smith Sr.
Oct 20, 2021
Marvin Douglas “Smitty” Smith, Sr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:28 PM on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mr. Smith was born on November 19, 1941 in Leesville, LA where he was raised and graduated from Leesville High School. He moved to Lake Charles and resided here for the rest of his life. In earlier...
John Nunez, Jr.
Oct 19, 2021
John Nunez, Jr., 57, of Vinton passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in a local hospital.
John worked for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve since 1999. He began as security guard with the Texas location, working his way up to a control room operator. In 2012 he transferred to the Hackberry location. He loved fishing and hunting, especially deer hunting, and...
Janet Graham
Oct 19, 2021
The angels escorted Janet “Janette” Marie Myers Graham to her home in heaven on October 19, 2021.
Janet was born and raised in Lake Charles, LA, by George and Yola Maraist Martin Myers. Janet was the second to youngest of ten children. She is survived by her sister, Peggy Myers, and her brother, Louis Myers.
Janet was the mother of...
Dorothy Ferne Cummings
Oct 19, 2021
Dorothy Ferne Cummings was born September 7, 1927 in Englewood, Colorado, She was 94 years old and peacefully fell asleep in death at home with her children by her side on October 19, 2021.
She grew up with her parents and five older sisters on a homestead in eastern Colorado. After graduating high school she moved to Colorado Springs...
Deirdre Ann Culhane
Oct 19, 2021
Deirdre Ann Culhane, 63, of Lake Charles, took her final rest on October 19, 2021, at home, after a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer.
Deirdre was born February 28, 1958, in Buffalo, NY to William Culhane and Elizabeth Martinez. She loved to travel and lived her life to the fullest, in her healthier years.
Deirdre is...
Lisa Katherine Searcy
Oct 18, 2021
Lisa Katherine Searcy, 59, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021in her residence.
Lisa was born on September 25, 1962 in Puerto Rico. Being in a military family, she lived in several places both in the states as well as in other countries. In 1977 she moved to Lake Charles where she currently resided.
Those left...
David Buck Stewart
Oct 18, 2021
David Buck Stewart, 68, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 in a local hospice facility. David was born on October 18, 1953 to Paul G. and Inez Hodge Stewart in Lake Charles, LA.
David was employed by the engineering firm of Meyer & Associates, Inc. as a Designer for fifty years. He was an avid fly fisherman. He enjoyed...
James Carrol Stine
Oct 18, 2021
James Carrol Stine, 69, passed away on October 18, 2021, in a local hospital. James loved working with his hands and fixing things. He was a mechanic at heart. James was a member of Light of Life Church. He was loved by his family and all who knew him.
James is survived by his children, Heather Reinholt, Jamie Stine...
Alvin Joseph Ogea
Oct 18, 2021
Alvin Joseph Ogea, 88, of Sulphur, LA passed away peacefully in a local care center.
Alvin was born on December 2, 1932, in Lake Charles, LA to Sanders and Grace Ogea. He enjoyed his time in the great outdoors over the years crabbing, duck hunting, and running track when he was in High School at LaGrange. Alvin served his...
Darryl Wayne Fontenot
Oct 17, 2021
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Darryl Wayne Fontenot announces his passing on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in a local healthcare facility at the age of 73.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 5:00 until 8:00 pm, with a rosary to begin at 6:00 pm, at the Johnson Funeral Home...
Donald Ray Fontenot
Oct 17, 2021
Donald Ray Fontenot, 61, of Sulphur, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Fontenot was born February 14, 1960 in Kinder, LA and was a 1978 graduate of Westlake High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and in the U.S. Army, where he served as a Scout, training alongside the Army Rangers. ...
Wilma Manuel
Oct 17, 2021
Wilma Anne Chaisson Manuel, 88, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:37 PM on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in her residence.
Mrs. Manuel was born January 10, 1933 in Welsh, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for over sixty years. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Mrs. Manuel was a member of the Cajun French Music...
Allen Lawrence Rogers
Oct 16, 2021
Allen Lawrence Rogers, 84, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Rogers was a born March 12, 1937 in Grand Lake, LA and lived most of his life in South Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. He served the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and...
Raul E. Varela, M.D.
Oct 16, 2021
Dr. Raul Enrique Varela, 77, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Raul Varela dutifully served the Lake Charles community for more than forty years as a Doctor of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. He spent his professional career improving the quality of life for many in Southwest Louisiana....
Donald Soirez
Oct 16, 2021
Donald Soirez, 59, of Hackberry, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in his residence. Donald was a retired electrician. He loved to play bingo and was a big fan of sports.
Donald is survived by his stepmother, Sadie Soirez; three sisters, Lois Soirez, Kattie Toups and husband, Terry of Hackberry and Donna “Sissy” Hebert and husband, Richard of Devers,...
Todd Eric Mere
Oct 14, 2021
On October 14, 2021, Todd Eric Mere, 47, of Sulphur, LA, entered eternal life into the arms of Christ.
Todd was born July 18, 1974, to Claby, Jr. and Julie Mere in Lake Charles, La. He was the last of four boys and completed their family. He was a mischievous young man and always was the clown of the party. ...
Ralph Eugene Vincent
Oct 13, 2021
Ralph Eugene Vincent, 69, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 13, 2021, in his residence.
Ralph was born on June 22, 1952, in Sulphur, LA to Melvin and Delores Vincent.
Ralph’s greatest joy the past few years was being “Paw” to his grandson William. In addition to that he enjoyed being outside working in his yard and...
