Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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...
Nita Benoit Cole
May 27, 2021
Nita Ann Benoit Cole, 79, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 in a local healthcare facility.
Ms. Cole was born and raised in Oberlin, LA, the youngest of ten children to Clovis and Kathryn Olivier Benoit. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She and her husband chose Lake Charles to be the home, where...
Catherine Lois Simon
May 27, 2021
Catherine Lois Simon, 69, of Carlyss, LA passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Catherine was born on October 29, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA to Dorcele and Cecile East. She was known most for her hard work, giving heart, and love for her family. Catherine was a nurse for 30 plus years serving the SWLA community at West Calcasieu...
Joseph Carey Ponthieux
May 27, 2021
Joseph Carey Ponthieux, born in Lake Charles, LA on November 6, 1958, son of the late Wilbert Anthony and Nelda (Cloud) Ponthieux, Sr., passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the age of 62. Carey was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, worked for PDI and was a member of Our Saviors Church of Jennings. He enjoyed cooking,...
Mike Olsen
May 27, 2021
Michael “Mike” Gerard Olsen, age 62, passed away on May 27, 2021, after a short fight with cancer. Mike was born in Sulphur, La. on February 27, 1959, to Gerald Olsen and Peggy LeDoux. He lived in Carlyss for most of his life.
Mike was a father to all boys – Cody, Corey, Cooper and Gage Olsen, and Dalton and...
Robin Barber Clark
May 27, 2021
Robin Barber Clark, 55, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Clark was a native of St. Cloud, FL, raised in DeRidder, LA and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Sowela Technical School where she studied Medical Transcription and Medical Billing. She worked...
William Sanford Bogle
May 26, 2021
William Sanford Bogle
It is with broken hearts that we must announce the passing of our beloved and precious son, brother and great friend to many. William Sanford Bogle, 21, passed on May 26, 2021, in the midst of doing what he loved most in life. He had just finished hunting in Kansas and was on to Colorado for his...
Virginia Lee Ann Broussard Trahan
May 26, 2021
LeBleu Settlement – Virginia Trahan, born on January 16, 1942 in Lake Arthur, daughter of the late Wilfred Joseph and Rosalie Clotile Fontenot Broussard, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the age of 79. Virginia lived in the area all her life. She worked for Johnson Funeral Home for 5 ½ years and retired from Sam’s Club as a...
