Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bob Thibodeaux
Jun 9, 2021
Bob Thibodeaux, 61, of Kinder, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at a local Hospital.
Bob was a native and life-long resident of the Lake Charles Area. He was a retired truck driver and of the Catholic Faith.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Oda and Beulah LeBlanc Thibodeaux; and his siblings, Terry Thibodeaux, Johnny Thibodeaux, Deanna...
Doris E Sohrwide
Jun 8, 2021
Doris Elaine Tennyson Sohrwide, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Sohrwide was born October 20, 1927 in Alexandria, LA, where she graduated from Providence Academy. She worked at Mueller’s for a short period and Union National Life Insurance Company with her husband, but her true passion was taking care of...
Hans Werner Konieczny
Jun 8, 2021
Hans Werner Konieczny, 79, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Konieczny was born in Zweibrucken, Germany and moved to the States in 1959. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and served until his honorable discharge in July 1971. Mr. Konieczny was recently recognized as a KPLC...
Robin Richard, Jr.
Jun 8, 2021
A. Robin Richard, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
He was born on October 11, 1930 in Crowley, LA to Sue Cart Richard and Allen Robin Richard, Sr. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family and his community involvement. He served his country honorably in the United States Air...
John Murphy Falgout, Sr.
Jun 7, 2021
John Murphy Falgout, Sr. was admired by many as a man of strength, faith, and dedication. He was born January 6, 1928 and passed away June 7, 2021 comforted and celebrated by family.
John was born and raised in Delcambre, Louisiana to Aurelie Joseph Falgout and Agnes Marie Babineaux. At age 18, joined the Navy and served overseas in Tsingtao,...
John Bernard
Jun 6, 2021
John Bernard, a resident of Lake Charles, LA made his transition into eternal rest at 4:40 on the evening of June 6, 2021. He was born a twin (Jim and John) to the union of the late Eraste and Germaine Mercier Bernard on April 12, 1931.
John lived in the Mossville Community for many years. He was a devoted...
Mark Adrian Schmidt
Jun 6, 2021
Mark Adrian Schmidt, 53, passed away on June 6, 2021. Mark was born on December 23, 1967, in Sulphur, LA. Mark enjoyed working with his hands building things, cooking, and listening to music. He had a deep love and appreciation of the construction industry.
Those left to cherish his memory are his two children, Trent Adrian Schmidt and Kaitlyn...
Allison "Al" Ledoux, Sr.
Jun 6, 2021
Allison Dale ‘Al’ LeDoux, 70, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2021 in a Lafayette Hospital.
Al was an independent truck owner/operator and drove his 18-wheeler cross country for over 46 years. His “retirement” job was driving dump trucks for a local company. He loved fishing and watching old westerns. Al was known to cook up some wonderful meals on...
Harmon Benton Kyle
Jun 5, 2021
Harmon Benton Kyle, 70, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Home in Jennings.
Harmon was a 1968 Sulphur High School graduate and attended McNeese University to study pre-law. He left McNeese to join the United States Army serving his country in the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he began a career...
Karl Lynn Lopez
Jun 5, 2021
Karl Lynn Lopez 66, of Youngsville, LA, passed away June 5, 2021, in a Houston hospital surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janice Robinson Lopez, two sons, Kyle Lopez of Louisville, KY, Kasey (wife Lesley) Lopez of Youngsville, LA and one daughter, Kayley Lopez of Lafayette, LA. He has one grandson, Kullen...
James Eric "Zydeco" Boudreaux
Jun 5, 2021
James Eric “Zydeco” Boudreaux, was born October 19, 1965 in Creole, Louisiana to Paul Preston and Marie Rose Mae Boudreaux.
A lifelong native to Creole, he spent his childhood hunting, trapping, and what he loved most, working cattle. “Zydeco” followed in his father’s footsteps and had a passion for being a cowboy. He enjoyed every moment of time riding horse...
Chris L Duncan
Jun 4, 2021
Christopher L. “Chris” Duncan, 59, passed away Friday, June 04, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.
Chris was born at Chennault Air Force Base July 30, 1961, during the time his father was stationed at the base. He was a graduate of Barbe High School Class of 1979 and of Sowela Technical Institute. In 1988, he opened Chris Duncan Agency...
Eldon M Yancey
Jun 4, 2021
Eldon M. Yancey, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 3:45 AM on Friday, June 4, 2021 in his residence.
Mr. Yancey was born August 2, 1944 in Andalusia, AL. In 2008, he retired from Citgo as a maintenance supervisor, where he worked for many years. Throughout his lifetime, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, woodworking, sailing, boiling peanuts and cooking...
Donald Francis George
Jun 4, 2021
Donald Francis George was one of seven children born to James and Rena George. He was born on March 1, 1931, in Charleston, West Virginia.
Faith, Family, and Fun brought him the most joy. He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Creole, LA until Hurricane Rita.
He was an industrial electrician and was employed with Chevron...
Richard Earl Delaney
Jun 4, 2021
Richard Earl Delaney, 84, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:55 PM on Friday, June 4, 2021 in a local care facility.
Mr. Delaney was born July 23, 1936 in Big Pasture, LA and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served his country in the Marine Corp, U.S. Army, and the National Guard. He worked as a mechanic...
Ronald Arnold
Jun 4, 2021
Mr. Ronald Arnold, 79, of Westlake passed away, Friday, June 4, 2021, in his residence. He was a native of Silsbee, TX and lived in the Sulphur area for over fifty years. Mr. Arnold worked as a Pipefitter and was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Jeanette H. Arnold of Westlake; One daughter,...
Jonathan Kyle Lasage
Jun 3, 2021
Jonathan Kyle LaSage
Jonathan Kyle LaSage 46, of Sulphur, La passed away on, Thursday, June 3, 2021, in his residence. He was born to Ronald and Catherine LaSage in Jennings, LA on May 23, 1975.
Jonathan worked for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Ward 4 for the last 5 years. He enjoyed quiet times watching movies, spending time with...
Leanna "Jitter" Manuel
Jun 3, 2021
Leanna Manuel, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 03, 2021.
Born March 09, 1921 in Iowa, Louisiana, Miss Manuel was one of ten children and lived most of her life in Lake Charles graduating from LaGrange High School. She was a bookkeeper at Miller’s House of Sports for 20 years. She also worked as a waitress or hostess into her early...
Jianqiu Zheng
Jun 1, 2021
JianQiu Zheng was born in Indonesia on December 23, 1928.
He moved to China to attend school, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and later meeting ShiYun. Together they welcomed two children.
He was employed as a Senior Electronic Engineer, where he designed and built Power Stations across Indonesia. He was a proud father and husband, working hard to provide...
Phyllis Ann Gaspard
Jun 1, 2021
Phyllis Courtney Gaspard, 78, of Lake Charles, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday June 1, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home with family.
She was born February 6, 1943, in Atlanta, Texas to Glassel Leslie Courtney and Ebbie Lorene Howard Courtney. Her father worked in the oil field, so the family moved around quite a bit, but eventually...
