Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Carl John Leger
Dec 9, 2022
Carl John Leger, born in Lake Charles on December 14, 1965, son of the late Benoit Leger and Alma Gautreaux Leger, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the age of 56. Carl was a 1983 graduate of Barbe High School. He was a rig welder by trade, which allowed him to travel...
Ida Elizabeth Chevallier
Dec 9, 2022
"God is so good, he was so good to me."
Ida Elizabeth Daigle Chevallier, 92, currently of Coppell, TX, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9th, 2022, following a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Chevallier was born August 17, 1930, in Port Arthur, TX to Eucher and Esther Sloane Daigle. Raised in Elton,...
Adriana "Honey" Van Winkle
Dec 9, 2022
Adriana Iva Van Winkle, gained her wings on Friday December 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving Mom, Dad and big brother. Adriana was born on December 8, 2004 in Houston, Texas, and lived in the lake area her whole life.
Even though Adriana faced challenges from the beginning, her strong spirit and determination overcame many obstacles. She experienced and...
Virginia Mae Palumbo
Dec 9, 2022
Virginia Mae Palumbo, “Ginny”
Jesus came to claim her on Dec 9, 2022. She will have a joyful reunion with her grandparents on both sides, her father, Julius and her brother Thomas.
Virginia faced many obstacles in her life, yet she kept a child like faith and attitude. She was incredibly talented; she could sew, knit, and paint. Her services...
Wesley David Debrier
Dec 9, 2022
Wesley David DeBrier, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away on December 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1966 in Glendale, CA. to Edwin and Nancy DeBrier and lived in Lake Charles for many years where he worked for the city as a vehicle maintenance foreman.
Wesley loved the Lord and found...
Harry Lee Lejeune
Dec 9, 2022
Harry Lee LeJeune, 88, of Sulphur, La passed away at a local care facility. Harry was born on December 25, 1933, in Iota, LA to Louis and Laura LeJeune.Harry was a farmer and he enjoyed working with his heavy equipment as he prepared the land for growing rice and soybeans. Then he had the joy of watching his crops grow...
Carl Lawrence Ciulla
Dec 8, 2022
Beloved father, Carl Lawrence Ciulla, 85, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2022.
A private celebration of life will be held at his home. The burial of his ashes will follow soon after at New Ritchie Cemetery.
Carl was born the only son and youngest on  February, 20, 1937 in Huntington Beach, California, to Carl(Calogero) and...
George Gene Roy
Dec 8, 2022
George Gene Roy, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday December 8, 2022, surrounded by his family.
George was a native of Mansura, La., and was the youngest of nine children born to George and Clemita Ponthieux Roy. He honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War....
Dennis Paul Bergeron, Sr.
Dec 8, 2022
Dennis Bergeron ,75, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 8, 2022, in a local hospital. Dennis was born on October 11, 1947, in New Orleans, LA to Adam and Mary Bergeron.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3015 and Past Grand Knight for Vinton, Carlyss, and Sulphur. Dennis was of the Catholic Faith and was a...
Dorothy Marie "Dot" Pellerin
Dec 7, 2022
Dorothy Marie (Dot) Pellerin, 82, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in a Lake Charles hospital surrounded by her husband and children.
Dot was born on September 15, 1940 in Church Point where she was raised as a sharecroppers daughter and was a 1959 graduate of Church Point High School. Following graduation, she met her future...
Kathrine Weibel Aymond
Dec 7, 2022
Iowa – Kathrine Weibel Aymond, 59, born in Port Arthur, TX on April 24, 1963, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary “Jo” Zenos Broussard, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the age of 59. Kathy was a graduate of Dulles High School and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed watching gameshows and her favorite sitcom “Friends”. Kathy...
Donald Charles Griffith
Dec 7, 2022
Donald Charles Griffith, 80, passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022 in a local hospital. Mr. Griffith was born on January 15, 1942 in Manchester, LA to Clifford Griffith, Sr. and Ophelia Griffith. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Donald was a master craftsman and a member of Local 207 Laborer’s Union for over...
Thomas Ray "Tommy" Benoit
Dec 7, 2022
Thomas Ray "Tommy” Benoit, 84, born on May 1, 1938 in Gumpoint LA to Norbert and Grace Benoit, passed away on December 7, 2022. He moved to Evangeline, LA on August 29, 1947 and was a lifelong resident. He was a devoted member of New Life Tabernacle of Jennings, Louisiana. He never met a stranger, loved to fish, and loved...
Curtis Joseph Mott
Dec 7, 2022
Curtis Joseph Mott, born on May 27, 1949, son of the late Clifford Joseph Mott and Lovina Young Mott, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the age of 73. Curtis worked in the plants and did various other jobs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Adam Mott,...
Rosa Adams Dartez
Dec 6, 2022
Rosa Adams Dartez, 93, of Lake Charles, died December 6, 2022, at a local nursing facility. Rosa was born October 3, 1929, in Kaplan, La. And was a retired school teacher with the Calcasieu Parish School Board.Â
Rosa is survived by her son, Darren Adams and wife Clara of Lake Charles; two daughters, Dian Adams Bergeron of Big Lake...
Donna Vise Addison
Dec 4, 2022
Donna Vise Addison, 84, died at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 surrounded by family, after a brief illness. She took her last breath while peacefully listening to gospel music.
She was the oldest of four children born to George and Elise Vise and she spent her growing up years in Alabama, later moving to Sulphur and then raising...
Hattie Opal Courville
Dec 3, 2022
Hattie Opal Courville, age 93, passed away and went home to be with our Lord on December 3, 2022. She was born Hattie Opal Sonnier to Dora Fontenot Sonnier and Adam Sonnier, and was raised in Soileau, LA. She graduated from Oberlin High School in 1946 and married Joseph Clifford Courville from Basile in 1948. After the birth of their...
Lillian "Mrs. Lil" Salvador
Dec 3, 2022
Lillian “Mrs. Lil” Salvador, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Mrs. Lil was a native of Oakdale, LA and made Lake Charles her home when she married the love of her life, Edward Salvador, Sr. They were married for 56 years before Edward’s passing,...
Dena Phillips Henry
Dec 3, 2022
Dena Phillips Henry, born August 16 1962 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away after a lengthy illness in Covington on December 3, 2022, at the age of 60. She is survived by her husband, Robert Henry of Lake Charles, LA; children, Melissa Roddy Burleigh of Sulphur, LA, Kristie Roddy of Lake Charles, LA; grandsons, Gavin & Gunner Burleigh, Jeromey &...
Anna Marie Phillips
Dec 3, 2022
Anna Marie Phillips, 78, of Lake Charles, LA gained her heavenly reward on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital and is resting in the arms of Jesus.Â
Anna was born April 20, 1944, in Lake Charles, LA, to Joseph and Idell Leger. She grew up surrounded by her large family and was lovingly given the nickname...
