Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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,...
Rodney Abshire
Jun 3, 2021
Captain Rodney Abshire, born on August 18, 1950 in Lake Arthur, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the age of 70. He was a 1968 Graduate of Welsh High School and immediately entered the workforce where he would build an illustrious career in the oil and gas industry. Working his way from...
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...
Robert Dale Gauthier
Jun 1, 2021
Iowa –Robert Dale Gauthier, born in Jennings on December 27, 1938, passed away after a courageous battle with several illnesses surrounded by his daughter and her family on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the age of 82. Robert was a graduate of Jennings High and attended college for 2 years. He retired after 28 years of retail management and then...
Chris Lebleu
Jun 1, 2021
Christopher Michael LeBleu, 40, of LeBleu Settlement, passed away on June 1, 2021.
Born July 22, 1980 in Jennings, LA, Chris was raised and lived all of his life in LeBleu Settlement / Hecker areas. He was a 1999 graduate of Iowa High School, where he played football, baseball, and excelled in track. He graduated form Sowela Technical School with...
Gloria Elaine Moreno
May 31, 2021
Gloria Elaine Hermann Moreno, 70, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Moreno was born March 20, 1951, to Frederic Haas Hermann and Shirley Francis Hermann in St. John's, Newfoundland. After moving with her father’s military career to Massachusetts and California, Louisiana finally became home. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High...
James Fontenot
May 31, 2021
James Emory Fontenot, 72, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 31, 2021.
He was born on January 26, 1949, in Lake Charles, LA to Emory and Elizabeth Fontenot.
He will be remembered as a hard-working man with a big heart. He enjoyed watching westerns on television and spending time in his outdoor kitchen.
He is survived by his...
Betty Jo Ledoux
May 30, 2021
Betty Jo LeDoux, 73, of Sulphur, LA passed away on May 30, 2021.
Betty was born on February 9, 1948, in Dequincy, LA to Joseph and Irene Gilland. She enjoyed gardening, being with friends and family, camping, and riding with her husband on their motorcycle. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren the most in her life.
Those...
Michael Joseph Delaunay
May 29, 2021
Michael Joseph deLaunay, born on June 30, 1993, son of James and Christine (Shortridge) deLaunay, passed away May 29, 2021, at the age of 27. Michael was a graduate of Lacassine High. He was a member of the St. Raphael Catholic Church and loved Buddy Ball and played in the Moss Bluff League. Michael leaves to cherish his memory his...
Katherine Doucette Bruner
May 29, 2021
Katherine Marie Doucette Bruner, 85 of Hackberry, LA passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her family on May 29, 2021. She was born on November 17th, 1935, in Westlake, LA to Vivian Richard Doucette and Alton Doucette, Sr. She met her loving husband of 65 years, Harold Bruner, while he was stationed at Chenault Air Force...
Jamie Todd Richard
May 29, 2021
Jamie Todd Richard, 49, of Lake Charles entered into Heavenly peace, Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Mr. Richard lived most of his life in Lake Charles. A graduate of Northside High School in Lafayette, he served the United States Navy. He worked many years as a well-respected delivery man for Kentwood Springs Water and later utilized his driving skills as a...
Mary Borel Guidry
May 29, 2021
Mary Borel Guidry, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in a local hospital.
She was born on March 12, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA to Joseph and Anna Borel.
She will be remembered for the love she had for her family and countless hours she spent in prayer for them. She truly enjoyed working in her...
Anna Pearl Ashford
May 29, 2021
Anna Pearl Ashford, 92, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Ashford was born November 1, 1928 in Ville Platte, LA and has lived in the Lake Charles area for over seventy years. She was a longtime member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and enjoyed raising flowers in her garden.
Mrs....
Todd Anthony Howard
May 28, 2021
Todd Anthony Howard, born on December 17, 1961, passed away on May 28, 2021, at the age of 59. Todd was a graduate of Iowa High School, class of 1980. He was an excellent machinist. He was a spiritual man and loved helping others. Todd was known to be an excellent BBQ pit master and enjoyed getting together with family...
Louise Tate
May 27, 2021
Louise Tate
Odelia Louise Gary Tate, 81, of Lake Charles went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday May 27, 2021.
Mrs. Tate was a native of Westlake and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She loved people, having worked many years in in grocery retail throughout the Lake area and in her later years she...
