Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Hazel Breaux
Dec 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hazel Breaux, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on January 10, 1932, in Pine Island, Louisiana, Hazel spent her life devoted to her faith and her family, leaving a legacy of love and compassion.
Hazel was...
Wendell Warren Marcantel
Dec 7, 2024
Wendell Warren Marcantel, born in Iowa, LA, on August 28, 1940, son of the late Joseph and Katherine Broderick Marcantel, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at age eighty-four. Wendell was a graduate of Fenton High School. He faithfully served in the United States Army, his tours included Vietnam. Wendell was a member of First United Methodist Church of...
Ricky Lynn Tommasi, Sr.
Dec 6, 2024
Ricky Lynn Tommasi Sr., 66, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at his residence. Born on November 25, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA, Ricky lived a life rich with love, hard work, and dedication to his family and community. Ricky was the proud owner/operator of Tommasi Brothers, Inc. since 1976, where he made his mark in the...
Col. Hector Rafael Ponton Ret.
Dec 6, 2024
Colonel Héctor R. Pontón was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on 25 July 1936. After graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Puerto Rico’s Business Administration and ROTC cadet programs, Col. Pontón was commissioned as an infantry Officer in the Regular Army in 1958. After completing the Airborne and Infantry Basic Officer Course at Fort Benning, Col....
Kenneth Elfert Abrahams
Dec 6, 2024
Kenneth Elfert Abrahams, 86, of Lake Charles passed away just two days shy of his 87th birthday, at 5:45 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family.
Mr. Abrahams was born on December 8, 1937 in Lake Charles, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a proud 1956 graduate of LaGrange...
Brian Paul "Doc" English
Dec 6, 2024
Brian Paul “DOC” English passed away December 6, 2024, peacefully after his struggle with cancer. Brian was born May 10, 1957, to Howard “DOC” & Genevieve English, raised in Vinton, LA. He moved to Sulphur when he married the love of his life Clare in November 1978. They were married 17 years before her passing in 1997, and had one...
Betty Osborne Treece
Dec 6, 2024
Betty Lee Treece gently stepped from this world onto the shores of her heavenly home on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the age of 90. Her race fully run, she received her reward for a life lived with fervency, faithfulness, prayer and service.
Betty was born to ‘Short’ and Ella Lee (Hudson) Osborne in Bosque County, Texas January 15, 1934. As...
Charles Roy (Chuck) Powell, Iii
Dec 6, 2024
Charles Roy Powell III (Chuck) of Iowa, La. passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home Friday, December 6, 2024. Chuck was born December 15, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pa. to parents of Irish descent, Charles Roy Powell, Jr. and Agnes Marie Daly Powell. Though he fondly recalled his New England childhood, he called Iowa, La. home for 42 years....
Mike Palmer
Dec 5, 2024
Mike, affectionally known as Mikey, was born in Wellsville, NY to John and Nancy (Casterline) Palmer on November 14th, 1949 and passed away from this life December 5, 2024 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mike attended high school at Lake Shore High in Angola, NY. He was an avid hockey player through his youth and even spent some time in the...
Vera Jo Lacy Olson
Dec 5, 2024
Vera Jo Lacy was born in Fort Worth, Texas. The Great Depression hit two months before she was born. Having no job, Jo’s mother had to work to support her new born as well as herself. The only job she could get was as maid for a wealthy family who required her to work day and night for 6.5 days...
Mary "Susie" Frances Phillips DeRouen
Dec 5, 2024
Mary “Susie” Frances Phillips DeRouen, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Susie was born on September 27, 1946, to parents Mervyn Mary Bouquet Phillips and Ralph Leonard Phillips II.
Susie and her husband, Darrell, founded Darrell’s in 1985, a beloved establishment known for its po’boys and sports bar. She was an excellent cook, known for...
Anne Trafford
Dec 5, 2024
Anne Lynn Trafford, 79, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in her lifelong hometown of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on June 11, 1945, in Lake Charles, she was the cherished daughter of F. C. and Joyce (Dautel) Gauthreaux.
A proud graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, Anne was known for her athleticism and vibrant spirit. She shared...
Betty Verret
Dec 5, 2024
Betty Verret, born in Jennings on April 27, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph and Beulah Lopez Verret, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven. Betty was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She worked as a sitter for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and crafting. She is survived by her brother,...
Johnie "Wes" Barton
Dec 4, 2024
Johnie Wesley Barton, 80, of Sulphur, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. He was born to Johnie Starling Barton and Emma Gene Hindman on January 5, 1944, in Reader AR. He was a 1962 graduate of Gurdon High School in Gurdon AR. He also graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a bachelor in chemical engineering and...
Jimmy Allen "Jimbo" Harpster, Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
Jimmy Allen “Jimbo” Harpster, Sr, born in Bloomington, IL on June 10. 1947, son of Ravis Henry Harpster and Louise Florence (Fogler) Harpster, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in his home after a long illness, at the age of 77. Jimmy was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He spent his...
L. Clay Anderson
Dec 3, 2024
L. Clay Anderson, 82, of Lake Charles, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at a local hospice facility. Clay, as she was lovingly called, was born in Alexandria, LA. on June 18, 1942, to Robert and Marie Roy.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Stillman Anderson, daughter; Kelly Fleniken (Shawn), brother; Jerry Roy (Roxie), grandson;...
Robert Guidry
Dec 3, 2024
Robert Guidry, 76, of Sulphur, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence.
Robert retired from the Insulators local, Crowley America Transport, and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and a member of Teamsters Local 969. Robert loved watching NHRA Drag Racing, and the PBR; he was also a very avid...
Joseph Francis Labbé, Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
Joseph Francis Labbé Jr., 81, of Jefferson, LA, passed away peacefully at Colonial Oaks Living Center in Metairie, LA. Born on October 12, 1943, in Spanish Lake, LA, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Marjorie (Delahoussaye) Labbé of New Iberia, LA.
Joseph graduated from Sacred Heart High School and attended college for one year in Maryland before...
Deborah Kay Buller Roy
Dec 3, 2024
Debbie Roy, born in Lake Charles on August 5, 1957, daughter of Winston Buller, Jr. and Carolyn Talbot Buller, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 67. Debbie, a graduate of Iowa High School, and humble servant of God. She began her career in a local bank for many years as a...
James Snider
Dec 2, 2024
James "Jim" Ray Snider, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at his residence with family by his side. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Jim was born on November 4, 1951 to Junious "JC" and Ruth Snider. He graduated from LaGrange Sr. High in 1971. Those who knew him recognized his unwavering dedication to...
