Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Paul Robert Gonzalez
Nov 25, 2022
Paul Robert Gonzalez, 44, of Lake Charles passed away unexpectedly at 7:09 PM on Friday, November 25, 2022 at his residence.
Paul was born on December 23, 1977 in San Antonio, Texas, where he was raised and was a graduate of San Antonio High School. Â Paul moved to Lake Charles to work with the family business, Amerimex Recycling. It has...
Julian Lee "Butch" Miller
Nov 24, 2022
Julian “Butch” Miller, 73, of Hayes, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Miller was born in Jennings and raised in Grand Chenier. He honorably and faithfully served in the United States Army in the 173rd Airborne Brigade as a paratrooper in Vietnam...
Teresa Feucht
Nov 24, 2022
Teresa Russillo Feucht, 57, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
She was born on February 10, 1965 in Providence, Rhode Island to Vincent and Joan Russillo. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a big sense of humor and a big personality. Teresa was a registered nurse for over 35 years,...
Gina Rae Ortivez Haviland
Nov 23, 2022
Gina Rae Ortivez Haviland, was called home to rejoin her heavenly family, as she got her angel wings Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She peacefully passed away in her sleep at home unexpectedly. She was 60 years old. Gina’s favorite names were “Mom”, “Gg”, and “Grandma”.
Gina was born on November 9, 1962, in Billings, MT.  to Virginia, and Ernest Ortivez....
Ricky Thibodeaux
Nov 23, 2022
Ricky Joseph Thibodeaux, born in Rayne on November 11, 1958, son of Remy Joseph “Ray” Thibodeaux Jr., and Virginia (Gautreaux) Thibodeaux, passed away November 23, 2022, at the age of 64. Ricky, a graduate of LaGrange High, worked as a handyman for Jeanne Daigle Construction Cleaning. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Ricky was a hard worker and was...
John Gelt
Nov 22, 2022
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John Gelt, 73, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
He was born on July 22, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA to Phillip and Viola Cormier Gelt.
John was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. He worked in the automotive industry his whole life and enjoyed traveling all over the country to attend car races.
John is...
Dixie O'Quain
Nov 22, 2022
Dixie O’Quain, 61, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Dixie enjoyed cooking, being her grandkids taxi driver, lifetime channel, the food network, her “apple juice” every night, gossiping with cousins, belly laughing and as her voicemail said, “Doing what she did”.
Dixie is survived by Keisha and her husband, Vinson Dansby; her favorite daughter, Brittany...
Beatrice Marie Demarest
Nov 22, 2022
Beatrice Marie Demarest, 83, of Grand Lake passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Demarest was born December 24, 1938 in Lake Arthur to Clifton Alexander Demarest and Lillian Mae Fuselier Demarest. She was raised in Lacassine and was a graduate of Lacassine High School. Mrs. Demarest lived most of her adult life in Grand...
Devin James Benoit
Nov 21, 2022
Devin Benoit, 26, of DeQuincy, LA passed away on November 21, 2022.
Devin was born on December 10, 1995, to Regan and Kelly in Crowley, LA. He enjoyed taking trips to Disney World, helping anyone that needed anything, and spending time with his sisters that he loved dearly. He was an avid fan of football, and his favorite team was...
Marilyn Morgan
Nov 21, 2022
Marilyn Morgan, 67, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, in a local hospital. Marilyn enjoyed fishing and camping. Her joy was her grandchildren, and she loved her family and friends. Marilyn worked security at Delta Downs.Â
Marilyn is survived by her children, Teena Lantier and husband, Scott, Lena Morgan and husband, Rodney, and Harley Morgan and wife, Brittany;...
Audrey Nell Cormier Marcantel
Nov 21, 2022
Iowa – Audrey Nell Cormier Marcantel, born in Sweetlake on May 7, 1931, daughter of the late Leonard and Victoria (Corbello) Cormier, passed away in her residence Monday, November 21, 2022, at age 91. A graduate of Bell City High, Audrey worked for South Central Bell, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Dr. V. Hugh Price, Radiology, and the Center for Orthopedics....
Jeanette Holland
Nov 21, 2022
Jeanette Holland, born May 1, 1945, daughter of Eugene and Julie Eve (Jones) Swiere, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 77. Jeanette worked for the Kremee and Big Daddy’s in Iowa. She enjoyed reading, bingo, and fishing. Most of all, she loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Jeanette is survived by her children, Curtis...
Waldon M Brashear
Nov 21, 2022
Waldon M. Brashear of Iowa, born August 21, 1922, son of the late Sallie LeFranc and Louis Brashear, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 100. Waldon was 16 years old when he enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corp and later joined the U.S. Marine Corp 2nd Marine Division on June 19, 1941 and faithfully service until...
Philip Michael Conner
Nov 21, 2022
 Philip Michael Conner, 16 years old, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born onDecember 10, 2005, to Derek and Kim Norwood Conner in Lake Charles, LA. Philip was a very loved young man who was devoted to serving others with joy. He ministered at his church as an alter server and to his community through loyal friendship. He...
Michael Marion Robinson, Jr.
Nov 20, 2022
Michael “Mikey” Marion Robinson, Jr., 18, of Sulphur, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, in a local hospital.
Mikey was a 2022 Vinton High School graduate, an avid golfer he played on the Varsity Golf team earning his varsity letter as a sophomore. He loved playing video games and watching sports. He was a NASCAR fan with Tony Stewart being...
Sharon Brown Hanchey
Nov 20, 2022
Sharon Brown Hanchey was born on May 24, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Shortly after her birth, her father, Sammie Brown, was shipped off serve in World War II. During his four years of deployment, Sharon and her mother, Melba Cruvant Brown, went to St. Louis, where they stayed with Sharon’s grandparents, Anna and Dave Cruvant, whom Sharon referred to...
Sylvia Jean Smith
Nov 20, 2022
Sylvia Jean Wright Smith, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, November 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was the second of three children born to Albert and Mariam Wright. Â She grew up in Mobile, Alabama and then moved to Orange, Texas when her father took a job with the shipyard in...
Stephany L. Fong
Nov 19, 2022
Stephany L. Fong was born March 13, 1990, in Lake Charles, LA to Terry and Suzanne Fong.
She attended Barbe High School, excelling academically and athletically. Whether she was on or off the court, her exuberant personality, fierce competitiveness and loyalty to her team shown through. She danced with Lady Leah for 12 years, played recreational softball for 13 years...
Laura Aucoin Bourgeois
Nov 19, 2022
Laura Sylvia Aucoin Bourgeois, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 9:20 AM on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Bourgeois was born August 30, 1936 in Labadieville, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for the past fifty-five years. She was a graduate of Lafayette High School and received her Master’s degree in education...
Marilyn Marie Weaver
Nov 19, 2022
Mrs. Marilyn Marie Weaver, 72, of Ragley, Louisiana passed away November 19th, 2022, in the comfort of her home.
She was born in Church Point, Louisiana on August 17th, 1950, to Marius and Geneva Istre and was the eldest of four children. She graduated with honors from Westlake High School and attended McNeese State University. Marilyn spent her career working...
