Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Riley Grace Loup
Jan 24, 2019
The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our baby girl, Riley Grace Loup, on January 24, 2019. She took a part of us with her and touched our hearts forever.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Roy and Patricia Loup and her maternal grandmother, Mary McGee.
She leaves...
Estelle Matte Bordelon Thibodeaux
Jan 24, 2019
Estelle Matte Bordelon Thibodeaux, 95, of Lake Charles died Thursday, January 24, 2019 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Thibodeaux was a native of Church Point, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Before starting her family, Mrs. Thibodeaux worked as an operator for BellSouth Telephone. Mrs. Thibodeaux’s favorite past time was working in her flower gardens....
Joyce Steele
Jan 24, 2019
Joyce Marie Steele, 74, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on January 24, 2019 in a local care center. Joyce was born on March 28, 1944 in Grand Chenier, LA to Eraste Joseph and Nolia Broussard Montie.
Joyce grew up in Grand Chenier and was a graduate of South Cameron High School. Joyce went on to earn her Bachelor Degree...
Stoney Shane Richard, Jr.
Jan 23, 2019
Stoney Shane Richard Jr., at the age of 8 months old went to be with Lord on January 23, 2019. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Stoney Shane Richard Sr. and Lacey Blount; three sisters, Harley Richard, Rylie Vincent, and Mia Vincent; grandparents, Philip and Judy Richard and Susan and Kim Blount; great grandparents, Hubert and Nita...
Susie Elizabeth Phipps
Jan 22, 2019
Susie Elizabeth Phipps, 84, passed away on January 22, 2019 in a local care center. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church for over 50 years and loved saying the rosary. Susie enjoyed sewing, making quilts, French music and dancing. She loved being around her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Susie is survived by her sons, Joseph Alcide Stutes...
Dianna Boykin
Jan 22, 2019
Dianna Guillory Boykin, 62, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:21 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in a local hospital.
Dianna was born September 23, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA and was a graduate of LaGrange High School and McNeese State University School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse and most recently worked with Hospice of Lake Charles. ...
Carol Ann Lebleu
Jan 22, 2019
Carol Ann LeBleu, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:13 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in a local hospital.
Ms. LeBleu was born April 7, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident and graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and retired in 2013 from the Calcasieu...
Mildred Ruckstuhl Walling
Jan 22, 2019
Mildred is an identical twin to Laurene Broussard and the two have been inseparable until Laurene’s death in 2014. When separated physically, they still shared the same thoughts, ailments and feelings which they confirmed by phone or in person at their next meeting. On Valentine’s Day after she lost Laurene, she noticed a heart-shaped mark on her face she believed...
Jeanne Leoniel Farque Hartman
Jan 22, 2019
Jeanne Leoniel Farque Hartman, 97, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Hartman was born on January 2, 1922 in Monroe, LA and lived all of her life in Lake Charles. She was Salutatorian of the class of 1939 at Lake Charles High School. Mrs. Hartman was a dedicated homemaker and devoted...
Lawrence "Larry" Cureton
Jan 21, 2019
Lawrence Richard “Larry” Cureton, 93, died January 21, 2019, in a local care facility.
Born on May 23, 1925 to Darius A. and Daisy Myrtle Wheeler Cureton in Lorena, Texas, Mr. Cureton was reared on the banks of Bull Hide Creek, Texas. He was Texas born and Texas proud all of his life. He was a 1944 graduate of Lorena...
Mark Wolski
Jan 21, 2019
Mark Wolski, 66, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, January 21, 2019.
He was born on March 6, 1952 to Clarence and Lillian Junghen Wolski in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. He will be remembered as a loving husband and caring father. Mr. Wolski was a chemical engineer in Texas and Louisiana for many years. He enjoyed traveling, golf, reading books,...
Madelyn Hamilton Wills
Jan 19, 2019
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying good-bye so hard.” Winnie the Pooh.
Madelyn Hamilton Wills died in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born in Sistersville, Ohio, to Clarence and Mabel Frye Selmon on January 8, 1926. She is predeceased by two husbands, James W. Hamilton and James P....
Semone Louise Menou Todd
Jan 19, 2019
Semone Louise Menou Todd, 82, of Carlyss passed away on January 19, 2019 in her residence. She was a native of Iota and lived in Sulphur for over 50 years. Semone was a graduate of St. Francis Catholic School and attended USL which is now ULL. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, served as an Eucharistic Minister...
Betty Jane Bates
Jan 18, 2019
Betty Jane Bates, 77, passed away on January 18, 2019 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Bates was born on July 20, 1941 in Oberlin, LA, graduated from St. Charles Academy, and raised her family in Westlake, LA. She was a parishioner of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. At the church, she taught catechism for over 50 years. She was an...
Ernest "Ernie" Benedict Kotara
Jan 18, 2019
Ernest “Ernie” Benedict Kotara, age 86, of Owens Cross Roads, AL, former resident of Lake Charles, LA passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, January 18, 2019. Ernie was born in Falls City, TX on September 9, 1932 to Julian and Lottie Skloss Kotara. He graduated from Falls City High School in 1951. Ernie was...
Juan A. Hollomon
Jan 18, 2019
Juan A. Hollomon, 56, passed away on January 18, 2019 after his fight with pancreatic cancer.
Juan worked for the United States Postal service for over 30 years and was a member of the American Postal Workers Union. He also served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Macedonia COGIC in Sulphur, LA. Mr. Hollomon...
Virginia Lee Guidry Finley
Jan 17, 2019
Virginia Lee Guidry Finley, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:22 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in her residence.
Mrs. Finley was born December 29, 1929 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was raised. After traveling with her husband’s military career, she returned to Lake Charles in 1975 and joined University Baptist Church. Mrs. Finley enjoyed arts and...
Dolores Ann Langlinais Primeaux
Jan 17, 2019
Dolores Ann Langlinais Primeaux of Lake Charles entered her eternal rest on January 17, 2019 at 9:30 PM in a local hospital. She was born and raised in Cow Island, LA, where she graduated from E. Broussard High School in 1953.
Dolores married John E. Primeaux in 1954 and they eventually moved to Lake Charles where she worked as a...
Layne Miller Granger
Jan 17, 2019
Layne Miller Granger, 56, of Lake Charles passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Granger was born on May 25, 1962 to the late Lenus and Peggy Walton Miller in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mrs. Granger was a 1980 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a longtime dispatcher and bookkeeper in the trucking industry. In...
Sam Salvador Lisotta
Jan 17, 2019
Sam Salvador Lisotta, 87, of Lake Charles died Thursday, January 17, 2019 in a local care facility.
Mr. Lisotta was a native to and lived most of his life in Lake Charles and thirty years in Singer. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School where he played football. He worked thirty years as an operator for Olin Corporation....
