Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jamie Sue Oakley
Dec 18, 2016
Jamie Comeaux Oakley, 44, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 in a local hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur and a graduate of McNeese receiving a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Paralegal studies. Jamie loved shopping, eating out and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Jamie is survived by her parents, Joe “BB” and...
Roger Flores Perez, Sr.
Dec 18, 2016
Roger Perez, Sr., 90, of Sulphur passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Roger was born in McFaddin, Texas in 1926. He was the oldest of 13 children and had resided in Sulphur since 1962 where he attended the Spanish services of Grace Baptist Church. In 1992, Roger retired from Mike Hooks Dredging Company (Westlake, LA) after 32 years of...
Delores Ann Lejune Comeaux
Dec 17, 2016
Delores Ann LeJune Comeaux, 70, of Lake Charles was called to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2016 in a New Orleans hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Comeaux was born on November 17, 1946 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life and was a graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a...
Ralph Joseph Prejean Jr.
Dec 17, 2016
Ralph Joseph Prejean, Jr., 59, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Prejean was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School and attended McNeese State University. During his younger years he worked as an Office Manager for Managan Carroll Building Materials where he developed...
Eddie Ray Tillman
Dec 17, 2016
Eddie Ray Tillman Eddie Ray Tillman, 43, passed away December 17, 2016 in a local hospital. Eddie was born June 5, 1973 in Monroe to the late Gus Brown and Bobbie Jean Tillman. Survivors are his brother, Willie Tillman and wife Bridgette; sister, Sarah Tillman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gus Brown and Bobbie Jean Tillman; brother,...
Silvin Ray Soileau, Sr.
Dec 17, 2016
Silvin Ray Soileau, Sr., 90, of Sulphur, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 17, 2016 with his family at his side.
Silvin was a life-long resident of the Lake Charles area and a graduate of LaGrange High School. He retired from Southern Pacific Transport after 46 years of loyal service. Mr. Soileau honorably served our country during World...
Rebecca Laird
Dec 16, 2016
Rebecca Ann Laird passed away December 16, 2016 after a lengthy illness at a local hospital.
Mrs. Laird was born and raised in the Lake Charles area. She graduated with the Class of 1975 as Valedictorian of Sulphur High School. Becky then attended Northwestern State and McNeese Universities. She attended Maplewood First Baptist Church. Professionally, she spent over twenty years...
Gregory Phillip Guillory
Dec 15, 2016
Gregory Phillip Guillory, 67, of Lake Charles died at 10:18 AM on Thursday, December 15, 2016 in a local hospital.
Mr. Guillory was born on April 3, 1949 in Kinder, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles where he was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He furthered his education at McNeese State University receiving a...
Andrew Garofolo
Dec 15, 2016
Andrew Benjamin Garofolo, born to Paul and Shanna on March 10, 1995, passed away on December 15, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Andrew was a member of the 2012 graduating class of Sulphur High School and earned his Associate Degree in Instrumentation/Electrical at Sowela Technical Institute. Most recently, Andrew worked as a Laboratory Technician with Camin...
Tina Van Winkle
Dec 14, 2016
Lake Charles – Tina Van Winkle, 55, passed away in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Tina was born in DeQuincy, LA on September 14, 1961. She was a longtime member of Livingway in Lake Charles and active in the La. UPC District Singles Ministry. Tina was employed by Loftin, Cain & LeBlanc Law firm. Survivors are...
William Earl Sexton, Jr.
Dec 14, 2016
William Earl Sexton Jr.
May 3, 1929 – December 14, 2016
Heaven gained another angel, from my family this year. Though a lot of people did not agree with this man at times, he was always able to pull you back in with one of his stories from his life or one of his silly words you never heard of....
Tessie Louise May
Dec 14, 2016
Tessie May, 95, of Lake Charles, LA died on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
Tessie was born on May 10, 1921 in Mermentau, LA to John and Cecile Guidry. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she volunteered counting Sunday’s church offerings for many years. She retired from McCall’s Farm Supply after forty years of service and...
Clarence Landry, Sr.
Dec 13, 2016
Clarence Landry, Sr., 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 peacefully in his sleep.
Clarence loved his family and friends. He loved Cajun music and he loved to eat! Clarence loved his priest, Father Andrews Kollannoor, M.S., who made him feel at peace. Clarence looked forward to family gatherings and rosaries every Wednesday. ...
Euel F. Pellerin
Dec 13, 2016
Euel F. Pellerin, 89, of Lake Charles, LA died on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Euel was born on January 10, 1927 in Church Point, LA to Louise and Lezida Pellerin.
He proudly served his country from March 28, 1945 until November 26, 1946 in the United States Army. He will be remembered...
Alice Joyce Brocato
Dec 13, 2016
Alice Joyce Brocato, 92, died Tuesday December 13, 2016 at a local care facility.
Mrs. Brocato was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She worked for several years for United Gas Company and worked as a switchboard operator for Calcasieu Marine National Bank. She has always loved listening to music, during her younger years she enjoyed playing...
Angela Christine Augustine Davis
Dec 13, 2016
Iowa – Angela Christine Augustine Davis, 45, passed away in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on December 13, 2016. Born in Welsh on March 11, 1971, Angela was the daughter of the late Charles Philip Augustine, Sr. and Rose Marie (Pultz) Bourque. She was a graduate of Bell City High and SW Community College in Mississippi, where she received an associate...
Mycdrick Bellow
Dec 12, 2016
Mycdrick Bellow, 50, passed away at home peacefully in his sleep on December 12, 2016. Mycdrick loved driving his 18 wheeler, the Saints, cooking, his faith and most importantly his children. He was employed as a truck driver for Material Delivery Service for about 16 years. Mycdrick was very kind hearted and would give you the shirt off his back. ...
Michael Arville
Dec 11, 2016
Michael Arville, 55, passed away on December 11, 2016 in Sulphur, LA.
Michael leaves behind his brother, Jeffrey Nansen (Paula); niece, Kimberly Nansen Sensat (Chuck); nephew, Robert Dartez; step-mother, Cora Arville; and numerous step sisters and friends. Michael was loved by many and will be missed by all.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and...
Larry Dean Breaux
Dec 11, 2016
Larry Dean Breaux, 60, of Sulphur, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on Calcasieu River Sunday evening, December 11, 2016. Larry was retired from the United States Postal Service and was proud of being a postman. He was a 1974 graduate of Sulphur High School. Larry was an avid outdoorsman and he so loved duck hunting. He will be...
Frances L. Harville
Dec 10, 2016
Frances L. Harville, 93, of Lake Charles, LA died December 10, 2016 in a local hospital.
Frances was born on March 2, 1923 in Bell City, LA to Noah and Loretta Elizabeth Hebert. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Frances was known for her strong will and loved for her family and friends....
