Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Wendell Neal Courville
Jan 4, 2025
Wendell Courville, 61, of Royse City, Texas passed away at his residence suddenly and unexpectedly on January 6, 2025.
Wendell was a native of Lake Charles and was a 1981 graduate of Barbe High School. While being raised in Lake Charles, he played baseball for the South Lake Charles Little League and was active with his family at Our Lady Queen...
Charles "Chuck" Raymond Loftin, Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Raymond Loftin Sr. 84, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 4, 1940, in Lake Charles, Chuck lived a full life of adventure, kindness, and deep connections.
Chuck grew up surrounded by siblings and cousins, often reminiscing about running barefoot along the country roads...
Velma Morgan
Jan 4, 2025
Velma Lee Morgan, 90, of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 9:02 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in a local assisted living facility. She was born April 19, 1934 in DeRidder, LA to Enos and Clemence LeJune.
She grew up in Ragley, LA, and was a graduate of Ragley High School. During her high school years,...
Alfonso Guerrini
Jan 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfonso “Al” Robert Guerrini, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 9, 1935, in Houston, TX,
Al was a proud graduate of the University of Houston. While in college Al served in the...
Paul Donald Nelson
Jan 2, 2025
Paul Donald Nelson, 81, of Lake Charles LA, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Paul, who was known as Don to family and friends, was born in Burke, LA on January 28, 1943, to Joseph Vinton Nelson and Bertina Rita Orsot Nelson and moved to Lake Charles, LA with his family as a young child....
Robert Kennedy
Dec 31, 2024
We laid Robert Christoher “Chris” Kennedy to rest at 2:00 PM on his birthday, Monday, January 6, 2025. He passed away on December 31, 2024 in a local hospital. He was born on January 6, 1966 to Jimmy Kennedy and Elsie Ray Johnson in Freeport, Texas.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his siblings, Reno Kennedy, Melonie Lester, Cathy Corbello,...
Terry Ortego
Dec 31, 2024
Terry Ortego, 92, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 20, 1932, Terry lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and unwavering love for those he held dear.
A man of deep devotion, Terry's faith was the cornerstone of his life. His faith wasn't just something he spoke about; it...
Steve D. Cooper
Dec 31, 2024
Steve D. Cooper
Steve D. Cooper, 68, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:09 AM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in a local hospital.
Mr. Cooper was born in Hobbs, NM on September 9, 1956. He was raised in Crane, TX and moved to Garber, OK where he was a graduate of Garber High School.
On August 15,...
Pamela Winkles
Dec 31, 2024
Pamela Marie Winkles, 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with family by her side. Pam was a loving person with a kind spirit. She enjoyed many things in life, including fishing, boating, swimming, and anything else to do with the water. Just like her favorite animal, the frog, Pam bounced through life enjoying all the little things as...
Mercedes Aguillard
Dec 31, 2024
Mercedes Babineaux Aguillard, seventy-eight, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on January 19, 1946 to Nolton J. Babineaux and Ella Mae Babineaux, Mercedes then moved with her mother to Lake Charles, Louisiana where she met the love of her life, Jimmy Aguillard, and started a family.
In 1963,...
James "Jimmy" Cureton
Dec 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James "Jimmy" Howard Cureton, who left us peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on June 2, 1946, in Bossier City, Louisiana, Jimmy was a Westlake High School and McNeese State University graduate.
Jimmy was an honorably discharged veteran in the United States Army serving 6 years.
Jimmy spent his...
Deborah Borel
Dec 29, 2024
Debbie Borel, 71, was perfectly healed on Sunday, December 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 6, 1953, to Lucy Caroline Jaffa and Joseph "Bobby" Robert Borel. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
A woman of deep faith and boundless love, Debbie was a source of inspiration for all who were blessed to...
Lois Malbrough Johnwell
Dec 28, 2024
Lois Malbrough Johnwell, 84, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:20 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024 in her residence.
Born on October 5, 1940, in Church Point, Louisiana, she was raised in the community where she attended school before moving to Fenton and eventually making Lake Charles her home 53 years ago. In her earlier years, Mrs. Johnwell began working...
Thomas James Mattox
Dec 27, 2024
Thomas James Mattox, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1946, to Marie Jones and James Harold Mattox.
Thomas served proudly in the United States Army as Chief Investigator for the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) for 23 years. After retiring from the Army, he continued his service to his community by working...
Frank LaBarbera
Dec 26, 2024
Frank Anthony LaBarbera passed away in the comfort of his home Thursday, December 26, 2024. Frank was born December 18, 1940, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Frank Acurso LaBarbera and Lillie Margaret Ficarrotta LaBarbera.
Frank leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and endless laughter by all who knew him. He was unmatched in his generosity, whether you were a...
Joseph Alcede, III.
Dec 26, 2024
Joey Alcede III, former Ward 3 Marshal, died Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his residence.
Joey was born in Lake Charles, November 18, 1948 to Joseph Alcede Jr. and Margaret Louise Alcede. He was a proud graduate of Lake Charles High School class of 1966.
Joey began his career in Law Enforcement at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in 1969. He was...
Rebecca Webb
Dec 25, 2024
Rebecca Webb, 62, passed away on December 25, 2024. Rebecca’s hobbies were gardening, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, creating beautiful arts and crafts, creating beautiful decorations for the holidays and the patients at High Hope. One of her favorite hobbies she shared with her son, Harley, was her love of 80’s and 90’s action movies. One thing she shared with her...
Walter Rutherford Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
Walter Winnan Rutherford Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Walter was born on October 18, 1944, to Allie Mae Benoit and Walter Rutherford Sr. in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He grew up in Lake Charles.
Following high school, Walter joined the U.S. Navy and served 4 years. During that time, he served in Hawaii, San Diego and on the...
Clara Fontenot
Dec 24, 2024
Clara Dale Fontenot, 76, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Harbor Hospice. Clara was born on February 19, 1948, in Lake Charles, LA to Lawrence Ursan and Olia LeJeune Vincent. She was a LPN at Lake Charles Care Center and St. Patrick’s Hospital and worked 20 plus years as a medical professional. Clara enjoyed crocheting and sewing, reading and...
