Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dennis J. (Coach) Trahan
Sep 28, 2022
Dennis James Trahan, 80, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully at 11:41 AM on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in his residence surrounded by family.
Dennis was born May 9, 1942 in Jennings, LA and was a 1960 graduate of St. Michael High School in Crowley, LA, where he began his love of sports and received 15 of the 16...
Lois Holland Nevils
Sep 28, 2022
Lois Holland Nevils
Theda Lois Holland Nevils, 96, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Nevils was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles born October 14, 1925. She was an only child, born to Jasper and Estelle LeDoux Holland, heir to John Jacob Ryan, founding father of Lake Charles. ...
Robert Russell Vincent
Sep 28, 2022
Robert Russell Vincent, born in Lake Charles on June 22, 1944, son of the late Russell Earl and Lucy Marie (Gaspard) Vincent, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at age 78. Robert served honorably in the US Army. He was a member of the Local 406 as a heavy equipment operator for many years and also worked as a truck...
Michelle Menard
Sep 28, 2022
Michelle Menard, 54, of Sulphur passed away on September 28, 2022. She enjoyed bingo, fishing, crabbing, cooking, going out and listening to music. Michelle loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.
Michelle is survived by her children, Kayla Boudreaux and husband Robert, Karley Draper and husband, Nick, Kimberly Menard and partner, Lance; 5 grandchildren, Payson, Ryder, Easton,...
Maria Anna Trahan
Sep 27, 2022
Maria Anna Trahan, 82, passed away on September 27, 2022 in a local care facility.
She was born on December 17, 1939 in Raceland, Louisiana to Clarence Pierre Boudreaux, Sr. and Clara Savoie Boudreaux. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading her Bible, tending to her flowers, and drinking coffee on her porch while watching her chickens.
She is...
Kimbo Fontenot
Sep 27, 2022
Kimberly Edward “Kimbo” Fontenot, 66, passed away on September 27, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mr. Fontenot was born on August 22, 1956 to Allen and Margaret Fontenot. A Lake Charles native with strong Catholic roots and a graduate of Barbe High School. Throughout his career he has worked as a Ranch Hand and White Tail Deer Guide around Del...
Caroline Mary Gaines
Sep 27, 2022
Caroline Mary Carpenter Gaines was born September 10, 1943 in Dunfermline, Scotland. She was the only child born to the late David and Mary Carpenter.
When Caroline did anything, she did it well. In high school she swam on the swim team, even qualifying to compete in the Olympic Trials, two which she placed second.
Following high school she became...
Allen Breaux
Sep 27, 2022
Carroll Allen Breaux, 88, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday September 27, 2022 in a local healthcare facility following a brief illness.
Mr. Breaux was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Well known during his younger years as “Bugs,” Allen is a graduate of Lake Charles High School, actively involved in decades of class reunion planning, and remained his diehard...
Connie June Burrow
Sep 27, 2022
Connie June Burrow born May 24, 1953 in DeRidder, LA passed away on September 27, 2022 in Lake Charles, LA.
She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Johnny R. Burrow; a daughter, Brandi (Randy) Broadway; a son Jamie Burrow; a granddaughter Jami R. Burrow; two sisters, Patti Siegler and Marilyn Jenkins.
Frank Sidney Theriot
Sep 26, 2022
Frank Sidney Theriot was born in Chenier Perdue, Louisiana, March 4, 1940 and passed away, September 26, 2022, surrounded by family in the comfort of his daughter Roni’s home in Grand Lake. He loved gardening, bird watching, and cutting grass. He also enjoyed cooking, visiting with his family, and most of all deer hunting.
He is survived by his wife...
Curtiss Lynn Bennett
Sep 26, 2022
Curtiss Lynn Bennett, 72, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 in a local hospital. Mr. Bennett was born October 16, 1949 in DeRidder, La. to Elbert Bennett, Sr. and Kathleen Spears Bennett.
Curtiss will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, his big heart and his love for the Lord. He also liked hunting and fishing, was...
Dianna Sue Quibodeaux
Sep 26, 2022
Dianna Sue Quibodeaux, born on September 4, 1947 in DeRidder, LA passed away on September 26, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Harold L. Quibodeaux, two daughters Tammy (Russell) Quibodeaux Tommasi, Sandy Quibodeaux Erny, and son Kristopher (Dawn) Quibodeaux. She also leaves to cherish her memory two sister, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, along with many friends and family. A...
James Nevils, Iii.
Sep 25, 2022
James “Jim” Nevils, III, 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:57 PM on Sunday, September 25, 2022 in a local hospital.
Mr. Nevils was born on April 7, 1931 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life and attended LaGrange Senior High School. He Joined the US Army and served in the infantry division in the Korean...
Benjamin Lynn Pfantz
Sep 24, 2022
On September 24, 2022, Benjamin Lynn Pfantz, beloved son of Theron and Sherry Gimnich Pfantz, passed from this life and entered eternal rest. Benjamin was born in DeRidder on July 12, 1988. He graduated from DeRidder High School, where he excelled in sports and band. Benjamin attended Sowela Technical School in Lake Charles. An excellent golfer, Benjamin enjoyed golfing with...
Kathleen "Kathy" B. Pettit
Sep 24, 2022
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Borgemenke Pettit, passed away at the age of 65.
Kathy was born on January 29, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH and was a 1975 graduate of Northern Burlington County High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA....
Barbara Nevils
Sep 24, 2022
Barbara Nevils, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday September 24, 2022, in a local hospital.
Ms. Nevils was born October 24, 1941, in Lake Charles. She was loving mother and grandmother.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Mitchell Breaux, Westlake and Keith Breaux and wife Carla, Lake Charles; daughter, Cindy Bertrand and husband, Robbie, Toledo Bend;...
Chet Andrew Soileau
Sep 23, 2022
Chet Andrew Soileau, 64, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 in his residence.
Chet was born on January 31, 1958 in Lake Charles, where he was a part of a Boy Scout Troop
that his mother Francis was Pack leader. He grew up riding motorcycles and bowling as a member of a bowling league for many...
Erika Caroline Walker Evans
Sep 23, 2022
On Friday, September 23, 2022, another angelic voice was added to the Heavenly Choir.
Taken from this Earth way too soon, Erika Caroline Walker Evans, 26, was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, niece and friend to many. Erika was a radiant, up-and-coming singer/songwriter with a heavenly voice and a beautiful soul.
She is survived by her parents Brigette Walker Martin...
Johnny Ray Moreno Jr.
Sep 22, 2022
Johnny Ray Moreno, Jr., born in Phoenix, AZ on October 1, 1935, son of the late Johnny Ray Moreno, Sr. and Ruth Cardozza, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the age of 86. Johnny proudly served his country in the U. S. Army for three years. He worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, cooking, and watching football....
