Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ernest J. Broussard
Dec 28, 2018
Ernest J. Broussard, 79, of Lake Charles, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2018.
Ernest was a native Abbeville and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. He retired from Walmart and was of the Catholic Faith. Ernest had a great love for dancing, entertaining family and friends, but above all for his beloved wife Grace Marie Bertrand Broussard, who preceded...
Gerald "Wade O" O'Quain
Dec 28, 2018
Gerald Wade O’Quain, 51, passed away on December 28, 2018 in a New Orleans hospital. Gerald was a 1985 graduate of Sulphur High School. He loved to fish and cook and hang out with his family and friends.
Wade O is survived by his two sons, Andy Joseph Granger and wife Haleigh and Dylan Wade O’Quain; his father, Arthur...
Richard Lafleur
Dec 27, 2018
Richard Carroll LaFleur, age 77, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long hard fought battle with an illness.
He was born on December 8, 1941 to Kelly and Evanna Savant LaFleur. He attended Kinder High School before moving to Moss Bluff in 1973. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum plant after 33 years of dedicated...
Alice Faye Boudreaux
Dec 27, 2018
Alice Faye Boudreaux born on December 14, 1959, passed in the loving arms of her husband on December 27, 2018 of a rare digestive disorder. Alice attended LSU and Nicholls State University becoming a Respiratory Technician, she was a Alpha Delta PHI Alumni, served on a sorority, and was a Prolife Advocate. Alice worked at several Lake Charles hospitals and...
William "Billy" Ryan
Dec 26, 2018
William “Billy” Edward Ryan, 77, passed away on December 26, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mr. Billy was born in Lake Charles and retired as a pipefitter for Citgo. He was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mr. Billy enjoyed his monthly trips to Coushatta Casino to see his friends. His passion was rodeo. He enjoyed...
Gloria Lee Legros Cannon
Dec 26, 2018
Gloria Lee LeGros Cannon, 74, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:57 PM on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in her residence, surrounded by loved ones.
Born June 4, 1944 in Jennings, LA, Mrs. Cannon moved to Lake Charles when she was twelve years old and was a 1962 graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of Our Lady...
Brenda Louise Hamlett Smith
Dec 26, 2018
Brenda Louise Hamlett Smith, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, formerly of Reedville, VA, died at 10:22 AM on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Smith was born April 30, 1949 in Farmville, VA and was in the first graduating class of Central High School in Lunenburg County, VA in 1967. She then went to the Richmond School...
Nell Jane O'Conner
Dec 25, 2018
Nell Jane O’Conner, 92, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2018.
Mrs. O’Conner’s focus was on her family. She is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. Her daughters fondly remember her cooking and the clothes she used to sew for them. Many happy family vacations were had. She was also a member of Our Lady...
Johnette Demarest
Dec 24, 2018
Johnette Marie Demarest, 58, passed away on December 24, 2018 after medical complications.
Johnette was born on June 17, 1960 in Lake Charles where she lived until her final days. She enjoyed refurbishing furniture and antiques in her spare time. Her family fondly remembers her baking pastries.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother, Jean Demarest and pop,...
Renee' Belaire Foster
Dec 24, 2018
Renee’ Belaire Foster, 49, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. Renee’ was born in Lake Charles, LA on May 30. 1969 to Keith and Jackie Guilbeaux Belaire.
Renee’ grew up in Lake Charles and was a graduate of A.M. Barbe High School. Renee’ loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was the life...
Joyce Bennett
Dec 24, 2018
Joyce Elaine Bennett, 61, passed away on December 24, 2018 in the comfort of her home. Joyce enjoyed camping and shopping.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Kenny Bennett of Sulphur; 3 children, Nikki Walley and husband Donald of Richton, MS., Jennifer Head and husband Shane of Brewton, AL. and Trent Cooley and wife Courtney...
Bertha "Nita" Theriot
Dec 24, 2018
Bertha Juanita “Nita” Theriot, 89, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2018.
She was born on January 2, 1929 in Opelousas, LA to Melvin and Laura Chechere Young. Mrs. Theriot was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a faithful member of Eastwood Pentecostal Church for 35 years. She managed the Black Angus Restaurant...
Wilbur "Joe" Leleux, Jr.
Dec 24, 2018
Wilbur Joseph “Joe” LeLeux, Jr., of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 in his residence, surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. LeLeux was born March 5, 1941 in Crowley, LA, raised in Esterwood, LA and graduated from Midland High School. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp and moved to Moss Bluff almost fifty...
Ronnie White
Dec 23, 2018
Ronnie White, 80, of Sulphur passed away on December 23, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. He proudly served his country in the U S Navy as a ship machinist and was of the Baptist faith. Ronnie lived in the Sulphur area for over 50 years and was employed and retired from Citgo Refinery as a machinist. He...
Marie Louise Bossier Foret
Dec 23, 2018
Marie Bossier Foret, 96, died Sunday December 23, 2018 in her retirement home.
Mrs. Foret was a native of Gramercy, LA born to Joseph Augustine Bossier and Ida Foltz Bossier. Marie Louise Bossier Foret was the last of her generation. She was preceded in death by her two brothers and four sisters. She was also preceded by her...
Joseph "Joe" Martin East
Dec 22, 2018
Joseph “Joe” Martin East, 78, passed away on December 22, 2018 in a local hospital. Joe was raised and baptized in the Catholic faith. He was captain of “The Christy” tug boat out of Hackberry, Louisiana for 48 years. Joe enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening and spending time outdoors.
Joe is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Simon...
Alice Drum
Dec 22, 2018
Alice LeDoux Drum, 92, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2018.
Mrs. Drum was a lifelong parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church and a secretary at Oak Park Elementary. She is remembered as the penultimate mother and grandmother. She was always the caretaker and never missed any of her children’s or grandchildren’s events.
She is...
Duford Joseph Harrington
Dec 21, 2018
Duford Joseph Harrington, 78, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 in his residence.
Mr. Harrington was born on June 26, 1940, was a native of Kaplan, and was raised in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Iowa High School, and furthered his education attending the American Institute of Banking, and in 1973 graduating from the...
Jack Martin Savoie
Dec 21, 2018
Jack Martin Savoie, 79, of Westlake, died unexpectedly at his residence on Friday December 21, 2018.
Jack was raised and educated in Reeves, where he was a 1958 graduate of Reeves High School. He was an outstanding basketball player in high school, having set records that still exist today. Jack furthered his education at SLI and, as a freshman, was...
Rose Mary Leger
Dec 20, 2018
Rose Mary Leger, 81, passed away on December 20, 2018.
Ms. Leger is a 1955 graduate of LaGrange High School. She worked at Bell South/ AT&T until her retirement after forty years of service. Ms. Leger was an officer in the Communications Workers of America Union and a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was a parishioner, Lay Minister,...
