Local Obituaries

for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Elverna Bergeron Pichadou

Elverna Bergeron Pichadou

Nov 30, 2019

Elverna Cecil Pichadou, 95, of Lake Charles died Saturday, November 30, 2019 in a Welsh care facility.

Mrs. Pichadou was a native of Lacassine, LA and a graduate of Bell City High School. She lived seventy-two years in Lake Charles before moving to Sulphur and Welsh for extended care. Mrs. Pichadou worked nearly thirty years in the cafeteria of...

Lillian Trahan Ardoin

Lillian Trahan Ardoin

Nov 30, 2019

Iowa- Lillian Trahan Ardoin, born July 23, 1940, daughter of Theodore and Vivian Humphrey Trahan, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at the age of 79. Lillian was a graduate of Iowa High School and a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. She enjoyed bingo, crossword puzzles, gardening, watching hummingbirds and collecting antiques. But most of all, she loved being...

Ena Fay Slusher

Ena Fay Slusher

Nov 29, 2019

Ena Fay Slusher, 83, passed away on November 29, 2019 in a local care facility.  Ena was born on January 23, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to Welmon, Sr. and Mary Smith.  She was a retired insurance agent for Magnolia Life.  Ena was a member of the Sulphur VFW Post 8107 since 1963.  Ena loved to sew and made many...

Tammy George Rogers

Tammy George Rogers

Nov 28, 2019

Tammy George Rogers, 42, of Lake Charles, died suddenly on Thursday November 28, 2019.

Tammy was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was attended Barbe High School and a member of Water’s Edge Church in Lake Charles. Known for her caring heart for others, she often volunteered as a care giver for her friends and family and...

Mary Ann Rasberry

Mary Ann Rasberry

Nov 28, 2019

Mary Ann Rasberry, 66, of Sulphur passed away on November 28, 2019 in her residence. She was a member of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur and was retired after working in the area for many years. Mary Ann enjoyed cooking, making homemade jelly, the outdoors, including fishing and crabbing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.

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Charlcye Diane Young

Charlcye Diane Young

Nov 28, 2019

Charlcye Diane Young, 72, born August 1, 1947, passed away on November 28, 2019 in a Lafayette hospital with her family by her side. 

Diane worked in the Calcasieu Parish School System for 30 years. She served in several positions and locations over the years, the last of which was coordinator of library services.  She was a loving and...

Garland Domingue

Garland Domingue

Nov 28, 2019

Lake Charles – Garland Domingue, born February 28, 1933, son of the late Simon and Eva (Leger) Domingue, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the age of 86. Garland was member of the CFMA Hall of Fame and VFW. He was a Cajun musician for over 50 years. Garland served in the U. S. Army....

Debra Ann Ledoux

Debra Ann Ledoux

Nov 27, 2019

Debra Ann LeDoux, 64, of Sulphur passed away at 7:56 PM on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in a hospital in Baton Rouge.

Mrs. LeDoux was born on January 27, 1955 in Lake Charles and lived in the Lake Charles/Sulphur area all of her life. 

She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who adored her family...

David Neil Christ

David Neil Christ

Nov 27, 2019

David Neil Christ, age 68, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on November 27, 2019, at his home in Lake Charles.

David was a native of Lake Charles, born to Emily and Cleve Christ on July 22, 1951.  He graduated from Lake Charles High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from McNeese State University.  He served for...

Joan "Joann" Brooks

Joan "Joann" Brooks

Nov 26, 2019

Joan “Joann” Wilson Brooks, 89, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:35 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in a local care facility.

Mrs. Brooks was born April 13, 1930 in Ponca City, OK, where she graduated from High School.  She moved to Lake Charles at the age of twenty and worked at Muller’s before starting her family.  She was...

Mary Dobard

Mary Dobard

Nov 26, 2019

Lake Charles – Mary Dobard, born May 10, 1924, daughter of the late Samuel Pizzitolo and Florence Bongiovinni, passed away in a local care center Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the age of 95. Mary is survived by her son-in-law, George Michael Frankos, Jr.; brother, Nicholas Pizzitolo; grandchildren, George Michael Frankos, III; Annette Frankos Kent; Georgina Frankos; Jeanine Cicardo; 6...

Martha Ott

Martha Ott

Nov 26, 2019

Martha Ott, 95, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in a local care facility. Martha was born on Feb. 15, 1924, in Missoula, Mont., to Benjamin and Viola King. She retired from South Central Bell as a supervisor after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Eastern Star and taught Sunday School at Boulevard Baptist Church...

Bertha Lee Meche

Bertha Lee Meche

Nov 26, 2019

Bertha Lee Meche, 76, of Normangee, TX passed away on November 26, 2019. She was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake and the Lady’s Altar Society. Bertha retired from the Diocese of Lake Charles as the caretaker of the Bishops’ residence. She enjoyed playing pokeno, sitting around the fire listening to “Chank a Chank” Cajun French...

Doyle W Weldon, Sr.

Doyle W Weldon, Sr.

Nov 25, 2019

 Doyle Webster Weldon, Sr., 78, of DeQuincy passed away on November 25, 2019 in a local care facility. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working and gardening. Doyle loved to go to auctions, work on small engines and walking his dog.

Doyle is survived by his son, Doyle W. “Bear” Weldon II and fiancé, Crystal Fontenot of DeQuincy; daughter, Tracie Weldon...

Patricia Canfield Manning

Patricia Canfield Manning

Nov 25, 2019

Memorial Service at later date in Baton Rouge.

Debra Taylor Dupuy

Debra Taylor Dupuy

Nov 24, 2019

Lacassine – Debra Taylor Dupuy, born July 19, 1961, daughter of Larry Taylor and Verna "Blackie" Taylor, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at the age of 58. Debra attended South Cameron and lived in Lacassine for 19 years. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and the Silver Saints at the church. Debra loved crafts, collecting Coca-Cola products....

Bob Allen Goodyear, Jr.

Bob Allen Goodyear, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

Al, as he was known by his loved ones, was born on September 13, 1968 and passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. He was a native of New Iberia, a resident of Lake Charles and previously lived in Breaux Bridge.

Al was a loving father, husband, son, brother, godfather “Parreet” and friend to all who knew him. Al never...

Robby Dean Savoie

Robby Dean Savoie

Nov 23, 2019

Robby Dean Savoie was called home to be with the Lord at 11:03 pm on November 23, 2019. Family members were by his side when he departed for heaven. Robby was born in Lake Charles on August 22, 1969.

He attended McNeese University and LSUE. He worked at Memorial Hospital as a lab tech starting in his teens, as he...

Lauren Anne Roach

Lauren Anne Roach

Nov 23, 2019

Lauren Anne Roach, 35, of Baton Rouge went to be with our Lord and Savior at 9:55 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in her residence.

Lauren was born on February 2, 1984 in Sulphur and lived most of her life in Lake Charles before moving to Baton Rouge.  She was a 2002 graduate of Barbe High School where she...

Gwendolyn E. Sanders

Gwendolyn E. Sanders

Nov 23, 2019

Gwendolyn E. Sanders passed away on November 23, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

Gwen was born to Stewart and Lessie Perry Sanders on March 8, 1943 in Houston, TX.  She graduated from Lake Charles High School and attended McNeese State University.  Gwen retired from the state of Louisiana after working at the Department of Labor for thirty-five years.  As a...

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