Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Louis Bertrand, Jr.
May 10, 2017
Louis Bertrand, Jr., 88, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:15 AM on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in a local hospital.
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Mr. Bertrand was born September 2, 1928 in Holmwood, LA and a native of the Lake Arthur area. He graduated from Lacassine High School, playing football and basketball while in high school. He served his country in the...
Edward John Pankiewicz
May 10, 2017
Edward John Pankiewicz
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Edward John Pankiewicz, 64, of Lake Charles, LA, died on May 10, 2017 in his residence.
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Mr. Pankiewicz was born September 20, 1952. He was the owner / operator of Lake Area Chimney Services for over thirty years and was a former Union worker at the Port of Lake Charles. He enjoyed bowling, playing...
Sarah Alyse Bertrand
May 10, 2017
Sarah Alyse Bertrand, 29, was called home to meet her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Sarah was born and raised in Lake Charles and is a 2006 graduate from A. M. Barbe High School.
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Sarah enjoyed learning about the science of plants and animals and loved spending time outdoors camping, fishing, and gardening. She had a passion...
Carol Louise Simon
May 10, 2017
Carol Louise Simon, 74, of Sulphur passed away on May 10, 2017. Carol enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Her grandchildren were the highlife of her life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Carol is survived by her husband of 16 years, Robert Simon of Sulphur; son, Chris Daigle and wife Bridgett;...
Beryl A Marcantel
May 9, 2017
Beryl A. Marcantel, 66, passed away on May 9, 2017 in a local hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her family. A Mamou native, Beryl has lived in Westlake for over 55 years and graduated from Westlake High School where she played softball. She immediately began her career with Bell South/AT&T and retired after 42 years of service. She...
Hoefer Elver
May 9, 2017
Rev. Elver H. Hoefer, 90, of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away Tuesday May 9, 2017 in Sulphur.Â
Rev. Hoefer was born in Chicago, IL, April 6, 1927 to Rev. Martin C. Hoefer and Elvera Mahlandt Hoefer. He was raised in Chicago and South Bend IN, where he graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1945 (and where the legendary...
Erik Edward Millslagle
May 8, 2017
Iowa – Erik E. Millslagle, 49, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 in Lake Charles. Born in Sacramento, California on April 26, 1968, he was the son of Frank and Joan Millslagle. Erik was a graduate of UC San Diego, San Diego State University, Western Nevada Community College and received his Master’s Degree from McNeese State University. He was a...
Clyde Ray Goudeau
May 7, 2017
Clyde Ray Goudeau, 85, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, May 7, 2017 after a brief illness.
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Mr. Goudeau was born on December 24, 1931 in Bunkie, LA and was the oldest of seven children. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from March 8, 1952 to March 7, 1956. It...
Porter John "P.J." Davis
May 7, 2017
Porter John Davis, 87, of Lake Charles, died Sunday in a local care center.
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Mr. Davis was a native of Port Arthur, Texas, although he considered Stuggart, Arkansas his second home. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Groves, Texas. He received a Bachelor’s Degree at Oklahoma A & M ( Oklahoma State) and also received a...
Bill Emmons
May 7, 2017
Bill Doland Emmons, 69, of Sulphur passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his home.
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Mr. Emmons was born in Lake Charles to Roy and Linnie Belle Doland Emmons and was a lifelong resident of the Lake area. He was a 1965 graduate of Lake Charles High School and retired after 22 years of loyal service to his customers ...
Rose Catherine Timpa Holland
May 7, 2017
Rose Timpa Holland, 61, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, May 07, 2017 in a local hospital.
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Rose was born in Lake Charles where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School, McNeese State University and University of New Orleans. She attained a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Master’s...
Edith O. Sonnier
May 6, 2017
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Edith Owens Sonnier, 83, of Lake Charles, died Saturday May 6, 2017 at a Katy, Texas hospital.
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Edith was a native of Rayne and a long-time resident of Lake Charles, having just moved to Katy, Texas less than a year ago to be closer to her family. She was retired from Conoco in 1985 and was a faithful...
Violet Mcmanus
May 6, 2017
Violet Rose “Nana” McManus, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Violet raised six generations of children. She was a true matriarch. She was “the cook.” Her house was open to everyone. Violet loving fishing, sing, dancing and Elvis. She had a green thumb and could grow anything.
Violet is survived by four children, Tommy and wife, Deanie, Leroy...
Jerry Donald Ross
May 6, 2017
  Jerry “Buffalo” Ross came to this earth on May 11, 1946. Like all of us, he had a purpose and a destiny. His unique destiny was to bring joy and a love of life to everyone who knew him.  On May 6, 2017, he fulfilled that destiny and departed this life after a brave battle with Alzheimer disease in a...
Harry Joseph Israel
May 6, 2017
Hayes – Harry J. Israel, 83, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 in his residence. Harry was born in Welsh on August 30, 1933 to the late John and Amelia (Manuel) Israel. He worked as a shrimper and fisherman for many years. Harry is survived by his daughter, Beverly Israel; siblings, Norris Israel (Anne) and Elvina Lee Israel; grandchildren, Rocky,...
Floyd Young
May 6, 2017
Floyd Paul Young, 81, of Lake Charles, died at a local care facility, surrounded by his family.
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Floyd was born at Grand Chenier on September 7, 1935 to Pierre and Margaret Miller Young. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and of the Catholic Faith.
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He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Florence Cormier Young,...
Ervin James Rivette, Jr.
May 5, 2017
Ervin James Rivette, Jr., 89, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017.     Â
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Mr. Rivette was born to Ervin James and Nevada (Lawrence) Rivette, Sr. on November 2, 1927 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School before attending seminary in Covington, LA. He later honorably and faithfully served in...
Sgt. Lorne Stanford "Tonky" Mott
May 5, 2017
Sergeant Lorne Stanford “Tonky” Mott, 44, of Ragley passed away at 10:40 PM on Friday, May 5, 2017 in the comfort of his home.
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Sergeant Mott was born on December 22, 1972 in Pasadena, TX. He moved to Lake Charles with his family until moving back to Texas and graduating from Tomball High School where he was a star...
Linda Mueller Degroot
May 5, 2017
Linda Louise Mueller Degroot, 65, of Kinder passed away at 7:54 PM on Friday, May 5, 2017 in a local hospital.
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Linda was born on October 29, 1951 in Harvey, ND. She was a graduate of Jamestown High School in North Dakota and furthered her education at North Dakota State University, receiving a degree in nursing in 1976. During...
Patrick Wayne Kennedy
May 4, 2017
Patrick Kennedy, 56, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017.
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Mr. Kennedy was born on February 24, 1961, in Lake Charles, LA, to Bobby Kennedy, Sr., and Velma Fults Kennedy. He attended and graduated from LaGrange High School. He went on to join the Lake Charles Fire Department and worked in the Reserve Division...
