Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Doris A. Strahan
Aug 1, 2018
Doris A. Strahan, 85, passed away at Landmark of Lake Charles.
The daughter of John Henry and Gertrude (Tiahrt) Abrahams, she was born in Lake Charles, LA. Doris married Paul Pettit and later divorced. Together they had two children Robert “Bob” and Trudi. Doris married Jim Strahan in April, 1984, he passed in March, 2014.
Doris will be...
John "Jack" Bradbury Anderson
Aug 1, 2018
John “Jack” Bradbury Anderson, 27, of Sulphur died Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
Mr. Anderson born in Zachary and spent his early life in Kentwood, LA. Moving with his family to Lake Charles, he was a 2010 graduate of Sam Houston High School where he was an All Star and All District Football player. He was also a member of the...
Robert Glynn Aucoin
Aug 1, 2018
Robert Glynn Aucoin, 78, passed away at his residence on, Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
He was born on January 16, 1940 to Kenny and Vernice Aucoin in Chataignier, LA.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army for six years before serving as a Lake Charles City Police Officer and Calcasieu Parish Sherriff’s Deputy. He will be...
Lloyd "L G" Lopez
Aug 1, 2018
Lloyd “L G “ George Lopez, 86, of Sulphur Passed away on August 1, 2018. Lloyd was born on February 12, 1932 to Nesey and Alite Lopez in Jennings, LA.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Velda Lopez, of Sulphur, LA; seven Children, Sue Crochet and husband Wade of Moss Bluff, LA, Gail Brown and...
Pearly B. Miller
Jul 31, 2018
Pearly Miller, 84, passed away on July 31, 2018 in a local care facility.
She was born on December 19, 1933 in Cankton, LA to Dejean and Berthilde Broussard.
She will be remembered as an excellent cook who enjoyed cake decorating, gambling, and sewing. She will also be remembered for her great smile. She was a devoted member of...
Barbara Jean Sermon
Jul 30, 2018
Barbara Jean Sermon, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:30 AM on Monday, July 30, 2018 in her residence.
Sister Sermon was born July 23, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA and worked for several years at St. Patrick Hospital as a renal technician. She had a great love for the Lord and her husband, Rev. Elton Gray Sermon....
Ray Feldes Henrich
Jul 30, 2018
Ray Montgomery Feldes Henrich passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her husband and son by her side. She fought a courageous battle for two years with lung and bone cancer, often in severe pain.
Mrs. Henrich was born on January 19, 1946 to Vernon and Rae Montgomery in Lake Charles....
Cody Curtis Magee
Jul 30, 2018
Cody Curtis Magee, 32, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:19 AM on Monday, July 30, 2018 in Moss Bluff, LA.
Cody was born on March 24, 1986 in Greenbay, WI where he was a graduate of Bay Port High School. He furthered his education at UW-Milwaukee where he studied creative writing and received a degree in English. He...
Irene Badon Trahan
Jul 29, 2018
Irene Badon Trahan, 87, of Sulphur passed away on July 29, 2018 in a local hospital. She was a cafeteria manager for the Cameron Parish School Board in Johnson Bayou for over 30 years while also cooking for John Paul Crain hunting camp and Stockwell, Sievert, and Viccellio. Irene and Allen raised their children in Johnson Bayou and lived there...
Joyce Marie Domingue
Jul 29, 2018
Joyce Marie Domingue, 76, of Vinton passed away on July 29, 2018 in her residence. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, baking, and music but Elvis was her favorite.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Leo Domingue of Vinton; children, Donna Lyons, Jeff Domingue, Tanzy Domingue, and Joshua Domingue; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; silbing, Jessie...
Phyllis Darlene Sexton
Jul 27, 2018
Phyllis Darlene Sexton, 85, of Sulphur born on October 4, 1932, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, after a two week battle with a broken arm. You never know how or why God calls you to his loving arms and the only measure of how well you lived is how much you will be missed.
Friends...
Robert Brian Arceneaux
Jul 26, 2018
Robert Brian Arceneaux, 56 years old, of Lake Charles, passed away in his home on July 26, 2018.
He was a native of Lake Charles and graduated from Barbe High School in 1979. Upon high school, Robert played racquetball professionally in New York. He returned home and worked as a crane operator all over the state and country. He...
Sadie Joseph "Bud" Marcantel
Jul 26, 2018
Sadie Joseph “Bud” Marcantel, 76, of Westlake passed away at 10:40 AM on Thursday, July 26, 2018 in a local care facility.
Bud was born on October 28, 1941 in Westlake where he lived all of his life and was a graduate of Westlake High School. He joined the US Marines during the Cuban Crisis and was honorably discharged...
Dixie Lee Leitner
Jul 25, 2018
“May the work I’ve done speak for me”
Dixie Lee Leitner, 69, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Galveston, TX.
Miss Leitner was born in Wichita Falls, TX and has lived most of her life in Florida and Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Dunnellon High School in Florida. She retired as...
Willard Joseph Venable
Jul 25, 2018
Willard Joseph Venable, 95, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:28 PM on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in his daughter’s residence in Huntsville, AL.
Mr. Venable was born January 19, 1923 in Grand Lake, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA. He was a graduate of Grand Lake High School and served his country in...
Stella Mayon
Jul 24, 2018
Stella Mayon, 83, of Sulphur passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in a local hospital. She enjoyed dancing and being surrounded by her family and friends. Stella was also a great cook.
Stella is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Aubrey Mayon; her children, Paul Savant and Michael Savant; her siblings, Judith Cormier of Iowa, LA,...
David Harrison Griffin
Jul 24, 2018
David Harrison Griffin, 57, of Lake Charles died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in St. Georges, Grenada. A celebration of life gathering will be from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Saturday, August 4, 2018 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.
Freddie Carriere
Jul 24, 2018
Freddie Carriere, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in a local hospital. Freddie retired after 33 years of service with the United States Postal Service. He loved fishing and playing bourre’. Freddie proudly served our country in the United States Navy.
Freddie is survived by his children, Cynthia Cotton, David Carriere and Richard Carriere; 12, grandchildren, 14...
Raymond Aucoin
Jul 22, 2018
Raymond Aucoin, 90, passed away on July 22, 2018. He was born on June 12, 1928, in Mamou, LA and raised in Hayes, LA.
Raymond was a banker for over 40 years, retiring from Bank One. He enjoyed hunting with his son Phil and friends. He coached Little League baseball with his son Don. Raymond was a faithful Rotarian...
Roberta Ann Predium Cormier
Jul 21, 2018
Roberta Ann Predium Cormier, 78, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Saturday, July 21, 2018 in her residence.
Mrs. Cormier was born April 16, 1940 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was life-long resident. She was a graduate of Washington High School and attended McNeese State University. Mrs. Cormier worked as a CNA at Lake Charles Care Center for...
