Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bernice Dowden
Jan 29, 2018
Bernice (Bea) Dowden, born Lantier, age 91, passed away on January 29, 2018 as a result of Congestive Heart Failure. Bea’s husband, Don, passed in 2008 after a marriage of thirty-seven years. At the time of her passing, Bea was a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living in Lake Charles since July 26, 2017
Â
She is survived by two sons,...
Joseph Newton Marceaux
Jan 29, 2018
Joseph Newton Marceaux, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 at the Guardian Rehab Center after battling a long illness. Newton, as his friends called him, was born on December 22, 1933 in Kaplan, LA to Numa and Allie Landry Marceaux.
Â
Newton was raised in Kaplan, LA and graduated college from SLI in Lafayette, LA. Newton...
James Wilkerson Duraso, Jr.
Jan 28, 2018
James Wilkerson Duraso, Jr., 86, of Westlake passed away on January 28, 2018 in a local nursing home. He was a contractor and a lifelong carpenter who enjoyed building, animals, traveling, and reloading ammo.
 James is survived by his five children, Curtis Duraso and wife Jan, Tom Duraso, Gerry Fontenot all of Westlake, Jennifer Tranthem and husband Allen of...
Robert "Bobby" Paul Coontz
Jan 28, 2018
Johnson and Robison Funeral Home
Robert Paul “Bobby” Coontz
Born- June 9, 1955
-
Died- January 28, 2018
How you began to say what we have all lost. “Truly He was one of a kind in many ways.” Bobby was born in Baton Rouge, LA to John and Sally Coontz, who have proceeded him in death, as well as...
Melvin B. Doucet
Jan 27, 2018
Melvin B. Doucet, 75, passed away on January 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and in the comfort of his home.
Â
Mr. Doucet was a graduate of LaGrange High School where he played for their football team. After school he served his country in the United States Army. He was an Operator Supervisor for Operators Inc. In his...
David Allen Bouderau
Jan 26, 2018
David Allen Bouderau, 57, of Lake Charles died on January, 26, 2018 in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Â
David was born in New York, New York, and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles; he worked all around the lake area. David was loved by all in the community.
Â
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February...
Marie Patricia Bercier
Jan 26, 2018
Marie Patricia “Pat” Bercier, 90, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 in the comfort of her home.
Â
Pat was born on December 21, 1927 in Reserve, La and has lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She had a lifetime love of learning, having attended primary and high school in Grand Coteau, La....
Alex Carr Foreman
Jan 26, 2018
Alex Carr Foreman, 18, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. Alex was the owner of Alex’s Lawn Care and was the manager of SC3 Spokes and Sprockets bike shop. He loved four wheelers, wave runners, snow skiing, swimming, kayaking and all things outdoors. His hobbies included air soft games and playing his play station. Alex was a fan of...
Justin Reed Talley
Jan 25, 2018
Justin Reed Talley, 27, passed away on January 25, 2018. Justin grew up in the mountains of Virginia and enjoyed sharing memories of his childhood playing in the mountains, hiking to waterfalls, and playing soccer with his friends. When he moved to Louisiana he developed many great friendships, became a drummer in the high school band, and spent his time...
Pascal Lebleu, Jr.
Jan 25, 2018
Pascal LeBleu, Jr. passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Union City, S.C. Pascal was born in Lake Charles, LA on December 18, 1928, to Pascal and Cora Farque LeBleu, Sr.
Â
Pascal grew up in Lake Charles and moved to Ragley, LA when he was eighteen years old. He was considered as one of...
Joann G. Bland
Jan 25, 2018
Lake Charles – JoAnn Gladys Bland, born September 11, 1936, the daughter of John and Inez (Tate) Currie, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, in her residence at the age of 81. She is survived by her children, Pam Theriot (Ron) of Lake Charles, Craig Bland (Bertie) of LeBleu Settlement, Stephen Bland of Ville Platte; grandchildren, Jennifer Landry (Dustin), Sarah...
Morgan Nickole Jordan
Jan 25, 2018
Morgan Nickole Jordan, 19, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018.
Â
Morgan was born on January 12, 1999 to Christina Meaux and Richard Jordan in Lake Charles. She attended Barbe High School and was always very athletic. Since she was a little girl she loved playing softball with her friends. Her biggest accomplishment was her...
John Stanley Chehotsky
Jan 24, 2018
Â
John Stanley “Stan” Chehotsty born in Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1961 and died Wednesday, January 24th 2018, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte; two brothers, Marty (Nancy) and Darryl; many nieces and nephews; and cousins; and his cat, Edance.
Two of his favorite quotes…
“Be who you are and...
Howard Bret Hoffpauir
Jan 24, 2018
Howard Bret Hoffpauir, 58, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at a local hospital.
Â
Mr. Hoffpauir was born August 19, 1959 in Baton Rouge, LA. He worked for over forty years in the oilfield as a consultant. He loved riding horses and working cattle. He also enjoyed making really beautiful leatherwork and was an excellent...
Joseph "Joey" M. Reed
Jan 23, 2018
Lake Charles – Joseph "Joey" M. Reed, 60, born on September 9, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio, son of Russell and Katherine (Drounet) Reed, passed away in his residence on January 23, 2018. Joey loved fishing and being on the river. He is survived by his mother; 2 brothers, Dennis L. Reed and George E. Reed. As per his wishes, he...
Patrick Hinton
Jan 23, 2018
Patrick Hinton, 61, passed away at his residence on January 23, 2018.
Â
Mr. Hinton was born on January 4, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to JoAnn Lagrange Hinton and Harry Hinton.
He graduated from Barbe High School and went to college before working as an operator in the petrochemical industry for 30 years and retiring. He enjoyed spending...
Joyce Manard
Jan 23, 2018
Joyce Mae Manard, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in a local hospital. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved to fish, attend church and be with her grandchildren.Â
Joyce is survived by her two children, Ross Manard and wife Rhonda of Carlyss and Charlene Manard Perrodin and husband Jessie, Jr. of Sulphur;...
Damon Shawn Long
Jan 22, 2018
Damon Shawn Long, son of Janice Long, born September 6, 1974, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, at the age of 43 Damon was a guitarist for Southdown and dearly loved his band members. He had a great passion for music and enjoyed teaching others how to play guitar. “He is now an angel not a human being. I promise...
Geraline C. Deshotel
Jan 22, 2018
Geraline C. Deshotel, born in Lake Charles on March 10, 1946 to the late James L. Chesson, Sr. and Gladys L. Mays, passed away in a local care facility on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the age of 71. Geraline was a graduate of Marion High School and of the Catholic faith. She worked for Rabideaux’s and enjoyed puzzle books...
James "Jim" Kytle
Jan 21, 2018
James “Jim” Robert Kytle, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital with his son by his bedside. Jim was born in Ada, OK to Bob and Bernice Kytle and was a longtime resident of Sulphur. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Jim worked for Southern Pacific Railroad Southern Pacific Transport until...
