Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Francisco E. "Frank" Sepulveda
Mar 25, 2021
Francisco “Frank” E. Sepulveda, 60, passed away March 25, 2021 at a local hospital.
Mr. Sepulveda was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 1960. He graduated from St. Anthony Elementary, and Morton East High School, Cicero, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois and also Sowela Technical Community College, graduating with a degree in networking.
He became an Eagle...
Edmund F. Helms
Mar 24, 2021
Edmund F. Helms, 81 of Lake Charles, LA passed away on March 24, 2021.
He was one of two children born to Edmund “Bully” and Darles B. Helms. He was born on July 31, 1939 in Lake Charles.
He was a lifelong resident of Sweetlake and graduated from Grand Lake High School. The simpler things in life brought him joy,...
Pamela Jean Harrington Landreneau
Mar 23, 2021
Pamela Jean Harrington Landreneau, 67 of Moss Bluff passed away at 2:06 PM on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Landreneau was born on January 26, 1954 in Lake Charles where she lived all her life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She furthered her education and attended Nichols State University to study phlebotomy. Mrs....
Arthur Mitchell "Hoppy" O'Quain
Mar 23, 2021
Arthur Mitchell “Hoppy” O’Quain, 79, passed away on March 23, 2021.
Hoppy loved to fish and hunt as well as playing pool and bingo. He raised animals and birds. Hoppy worked for BFI, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Savoy Frozen Foods.
Hoppy is survived by his children, Dixie O’Quain, Mitchell Wayne O’Quain and wife, Christina, and Jason O’Quain;...
Deborah Newble Bell
Mar 23, 2021
Deborah Newble Bell was born to the late David Newble Sr. and Mary Jane Joseph on June 17, 1961 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She entered in to glory peacefully with her Savior on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 while in the care of St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by her devoted family. She was baptized and became a member of Mount Olive...
Zigfried John Conrad
Mar 22, 2021
On Monday, March 22, 2021, Zigfried, aka “Ziggy,” aka “Johnny” Conrad, age 76, passed away at Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles, surrounded by family and friends.
Ziggy was born May 23, 1944 in Lithuania, and moved to Chicago after World War II with his family. Ziggy served four years in the U.S. Army, and was honorably discharged at Fort Polk,...
Russell D. Bourque
Mar 22, 2021
Russell Dewane Bourque, 77, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:25 AM on Monday, March 22, 2021 in a local care facility.
Russell was born September 18, 1943 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He previously worked for Café Margo and for the City of Lake Charles as a parking lot attendant. Russell had a great...
Janet Mhire
Mar 21, 2021
Janet Louise Whiteard Mhire, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.
She was a graduate of Westlake High School in 1976. Janet’s talents were many, she loved to cook and craft and was a master at decorating Christmas trees. She thoroughly enjoyed children and became a favorite neighborhood babysitter / nanny. ...
Cathy Haga Humphrey
Mar 21, 2021
Cathy Sue Haga Humphrey was born February 28, 1950 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Paul and Waneta Haga. She entered her heavenly home on March 21, 2021. She was reunited with her son Jeremy and daughter Amber, as well as her parents and brother Chris and other family that had gone on before her. Cathy was the second-born of six children. ...
Thomas Johnson
Mar 21, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Adam Johnson, 34, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Tom was born November 26, 1986 in Port Arthur, TX and was a graduate of Bridge City High School, where he was active with the debate team. He graduated from McNeese State University and began his career as a software engineer, most recently working for...
John Nelson Mott
Mar 20, 2021
John Mott, 72, of Sulphur, LA passed away on March 20, 2021.
Johnny was born on April 17th, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA to Alvin and Zulma Mott.
He enjoyed working on small engines, watching the Saints Football, and will always be known for the “Money Boot” with his nieces and nephews.
Those left to cherish his memory are his...
Donald Ray Broussard
Mar 20, 2021
Donald “ Bubbie” Broussard, 84, of Carlyss, LA passed away on March 20, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Bubbie was born on February 14, 1937 in Hackberry, LA to Oscar “Teca” and Amy Courmier Broussard. He was known for his love for his family, hunting, fishing, and softball. He also enjoyed gardening, watching westerns, and being...
John Dickerson
Mar 20, 2021
John Leonard Dickerson, 74, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 20, 2021.
He was born on March 12, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to Luther and Essie Dickerson.
He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War before beginning a career as an operator at Citgo for many years. He enjoyed spending...
Albert Naylor "Duts" Burguieres
Mar 20, 2021
“Our beloved Papa who taught us that family takes care of family. We love you!”
Albert Naylor “Duts” Burguieres, 79, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas in an assisted living home.
Mr. Burguieres was born January 29, 1942 in Lafayette, LA to Edward E. Burguieres and Mary Ellen Bell Burguieres Ruckstuhl. He was...
Jewell Bernice Duhon
Mar 20, 2021
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Jewell Duhon, 80, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday, March 20th, 2021. Jewell was born on July 13th, 1940 in Crawford County, AR to John and Nora Kerr. She was known for taking care of her house and family with loving care. Jewell loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren dearly.
Those left to cherish her...
James Lee Clanton, Sr.
Mar 20, 2021
James Lee Clanton, Sr. passed away on March 20th, 2021. James was born on February 21, 1950 in Mooresville, NC to John and Elizabeth Clanton. He enjoyed working for Fluor Daniels and IMTC as an Iron Worker Supervisor during his profession. James loved fishing, hunting, and being around family and friends. He could always be found working on something or...
Margie Kathleen Floyd
Mar 20, 2021
Margie Kathleen Floyd (nee Anderson) passed away March 20, 2021, in Lake Charles, LA. She was 76. Margie was born in Memphis, TN to John and Betty Anderson, also of Memphis.
She is survived by her son John (Reva Morphew) of Lake Charles; sister Jerry Ross, brothers James (Judy) Anderson and Joseph (Mary) Anderson, all of Memphis; and numerous...
Timothy Molbert
Mar 19, 2021
Tim passed in peacefulness of his childhood home on March 19, 2021, at 5:00 a.m., surrounded by his wife Michelle, his beloved pets Tia, Sundae, and memories of Bella.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lilly Belle (Stutes) Molbert.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Michelle, his stepson, and his siblings Charlotte Carnahan...
Bobbie & Billie Johnson
Mar 19, 2021
Bobbie Wayne Johnson, 82 years old, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side on March 19, 2021. He was born November 16, 1938 to Joseph Leroy and Hazel O’Quin Johnson along with his identical twin brother, Billie Roy Johnson in Lone Pine, LA. Billie passed away on April 25, 2020.
Billie and Bobbie graduated in 1956...
Ruth "Ruthie" Deville Broussard
Mar 19, 2021
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Church on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM for Ruth (Ruthie) Deville Broussard, 96, of Lake Charles, La who died Friday, March 19, 2021 at her Son’s home surrounded by family.
Ruthie was born in Port Arthur, Texas then her family moved back to Opelousas...
