Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Marc Melancon
Mar 31, 2016
Marc Melancon, 67, of Lake Charles, LA died on Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Galveston, TX surrounded by his loving family.
Marc was born on July 14, 1948 in Port Arthur, TX to O’Neil and Maudry Melancon.
He enjoyed coaching, fishing, hunting, and cooking. Marc was the Past President of the McNeese Petrochemical and Cowboy Clubs.
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Florence Mercer
Mar 31, 2016
Florence Mercer, 72, of Sulphur passed away on March 31, 2016 in her residence. She enjoyed playing bingo, video poker, and crossword puzzles. In her younger years Florence loved outdoor activities, playing baseball, crabbing and fishing.
Florence is survived by her four children, Edward Ray Mercer, Jr. of DeRidder, Lenard James Mercer of Sulphur, Annalee Mercer Myers and fiancé Charles...
Frankie Holbert Chapman
Mar 31, 2016
Frankie Hazel Holbert Chapman, 90, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her beloved family.
Frankie was born in Carters, Georgia on June 8, 1925. Her parents, Eva Sue and Cicero Holbert had seven children. She often would affectionately reminisce of the time spent with her siblings and cousins as they grew...
Anna B. Ceasar
Mar 30, 2016
Anna B. Ceasar, 79, of Sulphur, LA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in a local hospital.
Anna was born on September 17, 1936 in Opelousas, LA to Houston and Lydia Fontenot. Anna enjoyed sewing, playing search word puzzles, and being around family and friends. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist...
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Arabie Fischer
Mar 29, 2016
Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Arabie Fischer, 63, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:05 PM on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in a local hospital.
Ms. Fischer was born August 29, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA, where she lived most of her life. She was a 1970 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. While she had a few jobs throughout her...
Betty Ann Mott Vidrine
Mar 29, 2016
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Mott Vidrine, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.
Mrs. Vidrine was born in Elton on January 27, 1937, to Urban Mott and Marie Bourque. While attending LaGrange High School she worked alongside her best friend at Palace Sweet Shop and Winegarten Grocery, before graduating in 1955. Mrs. Vidrine enjoyed...
Veda Orsot Biagas
Mar 29, 2016
Veda Orsot Biagas, 86, of Lake Charles, LA entered her eternal rest with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on the morning of Tuesday, March 29, 2016.
Mrs. Biagas was a native of New Iberia, LA and has lived nearly seventy years in Lake Charles. She was the daughter of Sterling Orsot and Suzette (Barras) Orsot, natives of...
Calvin James Romero
Mar 28, 2016
Calvin James Romero, 62, of Sulphur passed away on March 28, 2016 in his residence. In his younger years of life Calvin enjoyed hot rods and riding motor cycles. He also loved watching music videos and especially listening to Tina Turner. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
Calvin is survived by his two daughters, Jackie Lynn...
Capitola "Cap" Vanwinkle
Mar 28, 2016
Capitola “Cap” VanWinkle, 85, of Lake Charles, LA passed from this life on Monday, March 28, 2016.
Cap was born on October 15, 1930 in DeQuincy, LA. She lived most of her life in DeQuincy and moved to Lake Charles, LA in 2007. Cap enjoyed old movies, quilting, and supporting her LSU tigers. She was a nurse for over...
Frank M. "Coach Max" Caldarera
Mar 28, 2016
Coach Max Caldarera, 67, passed away suddenly, Monday, March 28, 2016 in a local hospital.
Coach Caldarera was born in Lake Charles, LA on July 10, 1948 to Johnnie and Peggy Bertrand Caldarera. He graduated from Elton High School in 1966. Coach Max graduated in 1972 from McNeese State University with a degree in Health and P/E and...
Yvonne Yongue Guidroz
Mar 28, 2016
Yvonne Yongue Guidroz, was born March 8, 1924 in Broussard, LA. She attended St. Cecilia Catholic School through elementary and high school. Upon graduation, she attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute (presently ULL) for two years, then went to Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree. Yvonne was a Music Supervisor...
Steven Blaine Perritt
Mar 28, 2016
Steven Blaine Perritt, 26, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA. His time on earth was not nearly long enough but a father’s love is immeasurable. His spirit is carried on by his two beautiful daughters, Shae and Paysleigh.
Blaine was born on May 27, 1989 in Lake Charles, LA to Missie and Stan Perritt. Even...
Fj Lungaro
Mar 27, 2016
F. J. Lungaro, 87, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:22 AM on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at a local care facility.
Mr. Lungaro was born January 24, 1929 in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from New Iberia High School. He attended Tulane University at the age of sixteen, graduated from SLI with a degree in both Chemistry and...
Jeremy Chad Vincent
Mar 27, 2016
Jeremy Chad Vincent, 36, of Sulphur passed away on March 27, 2016. Jeremy enjoyed working with his dad on repairing vehicles, riding dirt bikes, fishing and the outdoors. He loved his children, family, his music, and always had a smile.
Jeremy is survived by his parents, Russell and Mary Vincent of Sulphur; his two sisters, Amber Walker and husband Damon...
Jerry Joseph Brocato, Sr.
Mar 27, 2016
Jerry Joseph Brocato, Sr., 72, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Brocato was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and served the United States Navy. Mr. Brocato, as owner and President of Gulf Coast Scales, Inc., was a successful businessman for...
John Mcpherson
Mar 26, 2016
John Joseph McPherson, 64, of Lake Charles, LA died Saturday, March 26, 2016 in his residence.
John was born on September 27, 1951 in Meriden, CT to John and Joan McPherson. He was employed with CB&I Modular Solutions. John was a former member of Springhill Masonic Lodge and Jamil Temple Color Guard. John loved reading, wood carving, and...
Lloyd Lintzen
Mar 26, 2016
Lloyd Lintzen, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 3:53 PM on Saturday, March 26, 2016 in his residence.
Mr. Lintzen was born June 8, 1930 in Eunice, LA, graduated from St. Edmund Catholic High School, and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He lived in Eunice, LA for a number of years before moving to Lake...
Felix Anthony Richard
Mar 25, 2016
Felix Richard, 63, passed away on March 25, 2016 in his residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 2 P.M. at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur with Father Andrews Kollannoor, M.S. officiating. Burial will be in Farquhar Cemetery under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. The family...
Edward Donald Addison
Mar 25, 2016
Edward Donald Addison, 81, of Anacocco, died on Friday March 25, 2016 in Leesville.
Edward was a retired crane operator.
Don was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Betty Ann Cedatol Addison and sons, Jon Addison and Perry Addison. He leaves to cherish his memories, seven children, Olen Alide Addison, Kinder; Nadine Dickerson(James), Lake...
Howard Andrew "Bubba" Buller
Mar 25, 2016
Howard Andrew “Bubba” Buller, age 64, of Sulphur passed away in his residence on March 25, 2016.
Mr. Buller was born on October 6, 1951 in Elton, Louisiana and played for the McNeese Cowboy football team before volunteering for service in the Vietnam War. He served in the United States Air Force and was a highly...
