Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jesus "Jesse" M. Aguirre Sr.
Jul 17, 2018
Sulphur ~ Jesus “Jesse” M. Aguirre, Sr., born February 17, 1952 in Sinton, Texas, son of the late David and Nicolasa Montemary Aguirre, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the age of 66. Jesse lived in the Sulphur area for over 40 years and worked for Newpark Drilling as a plant operator. He is survived by his wife of...
Sarah Tobey Gossen
Jul 17, 2018
Sarah Tobey Gossen, 95, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:40 PM on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in a local hospital.
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Mrs. Gossen was born on June 28, 1923 in Maxie, LA and was a graduate of Rayne High School. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles. During the World War II effort she was a “Rosie...
Paul Allan Benesch
Jul 17, 2018
Paul Allan Benesch, a native of Los Angeles, CA passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
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He was one of four children born on May 22,1949 to Leonard and Katharine Marian Benesch (deceased). He was loved by his siblings Marc Howard Benesch (deceased), Shelley Benesch Livaudais, and Sheryl Denise Benesch (deceased). Paul was married...
Eula Mae Viator
Jul 16, 2018
 Eula Mae Viator, born Derouen, passed away on July 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. We know in our hearts the memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend will be a happy one.
Born 91 years ago on March 11, 1927 on Avery Island, LA to Dutille Joseph & Sedonie Marie (Dubois) Derouen, she was the...
Angela Michelle Moore
Jul 16, 2018
DeRidder, Louisiana – Angela Michelle Moore, born December 9, 1971, daughter of Edward Eugene Moore and Susan Raye Morgan Moore Meyer, passed away July 16, 2018 in DeRidder, Louisiana, at the age of 46. Angela was a graduate of North Clayton High School in Riverdale, Georgia and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Business Administration. She...
Margaret Louise Turnbow Deville
Jul 15, 2018
Margaret Louise Turnbow Deville, 87, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:16 PM on Sunday, July 15, 2018 in her residence.
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Mrs. Deville was born January 10, 1931 in Kingsville, TX. As a military wife, she traveled the world and always stood by her family with love. We will never forget her and the happiness she gave to others....
Ivy "Joe" Joseph Bonsall, Jr.
Jul 15, 2018
Ivy “Joe” Joseph Bonsall, Jr., 39, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 15, 2018.
Joe, or “Tee” as he was known by his friends was born in Lake Charles, LA on October 3, 1978 to Ivy and Martha “Martie” Doucet Bonsall, Sr. Joe enjoyed fishing, playing his X-Box, and his mountain dew which he carried with him at...
Anna Jean Vaussine
Jul 14, 2018
Anna Jean Vaussine, 91, of Sulphur passed away on July 14, 2018 in her residence surrounded by her family. Â She was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Anna enjoyed sewing, cooking, music and dancing. She especially loved spending time with her family.
Anna is survived by her 3 daughters, Margaret Sprague (Wendell)...
Catherine Mcdonnell Thibodeaux
Jul 13, 2018
Catherine McDonnell Thibodeaux, 66 of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 in her residence.
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Ms. Thibodeaux was born on July 25, 1951 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She furthered her education with an associate’s degree in business at Delta Technical School.
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Dr. John C. Young
Jul 13, 2018
Dr. John C. Young, 76, passed away in a local hospital on July 13, 2018.
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He was born on July 13, 1942 to H. Colman and Annie Scarber Young in Leesville, LA. He graduated from Leesville High School in 1960. He received his BS degree from Northwestern before moving on to Tulane University to work on a MS degree. ...
Thomas W. Smith
Jul 13, 2018
Lake Charles – Thomas W. Smith, born in Lake Charles on July 18, 1958, son of Raymond and Betty Smith Bergeron, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at the age of 59. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles and worked in construction. Left to cherish his memories are his son, Joshua Smith (Jessica) of Coffeyville, Kansas; daughter,...
Vivian Champagne Hebert
Jul 12, 2018
Vivian Champagne Hebert, 72, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday July 12, 2018.
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Vivian was a native of Jennings and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She loved spending time reading, traveling and being with her family. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She retired from the Calcasieu Parish...
Larry "Rabbit" Vidrine, Sr.
Jul 12, 2018
Larry “Rabbit” Vidrine, age 67, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 12, 2018 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
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Rabbit was born to Stanley “Shorty” and Marie Vidrine, on August 22, 1950 and a lifetime resident of Lake Charles, and parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church. In addition to a long standing career as a truck driver...
James "Pop" Fontenot
Jul 12, 2018
James Richard “Pop” Fontenot, 79, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday July 12, 2018, surrounded by his family.
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James was a native of Mamou and a longtime resident of Lake Charles. While growing up, his family farmed all over Louisiana and Texas before moving to Lake Charles 62 years ago. He enjoyed a...
Bettylu I. Allen
Jul 11, 2018
Bettylu Irene Allen, 59, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in a local hospital, with her family at her side.
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Born in Sulphur, Louisiana to Thomas T. Allen, Jr., and Betty Sue Schwerdt Allen, Bettylu was a 1977 graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University. She was co-owner of Paradise Florist for 29 years. She was...
Mark Slaven
Jul 11, 2018
“The steadfast Love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning – Great is your faithfulness” Lamentations 3:22-23
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Carl Mark Slaven, 57, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in a local hospital, surrounded by his family.
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Mr. Slaven was born August 8th, 1960 in...
Daniel Joseph Terro
Jul 10, 2018
Daniel J. Terro, 80, passed away on July 10, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss and his favorite holiday was Easter. Daniel enjoyed dancing, shrimping, electrical work, and spending time with his family and friends.
Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jeanette...
Larry A. "Bee" Roach, Jr.
Jul 10, 2018
Larry A. “Bee” Roach, Jr. was born on May 19, 1958 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 10, 2018.
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Larry graduated with honors from Barbe High School in 1976, and earned his B.S. from McNeese State University. He then attended Southern University Law Center where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Larry was an Owner...
Hazel Lee Huckeba
Jul 9, 2018
Hazel Lee Huckeba, 95, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 9, 2018 in a local hospital.
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Mrs. Huckeba was born on December 20, 1922 in Stonewall, MS and moved to Lake Charles with her husband in 1946. She was a charter member of Oak Park United Methodist Church.
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She was devoted to...
Mary Lee Bourque
Jul 9, 2018
Iowa – Mary Bourque, born in Houma December 25, 1945, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, with her family by her side, at the age of 72. She is survived by her husband, Dwight Bourque; daughters, Kelly Bagwell (Joe), Sonia Tassin (Jennifer), Sherry Kramer (Chris), Emma Crysel; sisters, Carol Lee Levron and Charlotte Voisin; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She...
