Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kenneth Wayne Fontenot
Oct 13, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Fontenot, 71, passed away on October 13, 2024 in Shreveport, LA. He was born on September 20, 1953 in Kinder, LA to Lee Roy Fontenot and Bernadine Cormier Fontenot.
Kenny was a carpenter by trade, a loving father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a Christian man who was always the first to help friends,...
Helen Ardoin Boone
Oct 13, 2024
Helen Ardoin Boone, born in Lake Charles on September 20, 1931, daughter of the late Lionel and Lucille Adroin, passed away in Kaplan on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 93. Helen was of the Catholic faith. She worked in sales with Avon and often made the President’s Club. She enjoyed watching game shows, especially Jeopardy & Wheel...
Norma Lee Bourriague
Oct 13, 2024
Norma Lee Bourriague, born in Creole, Louisiana on March 18, 1936, daughter of the late Hilaire and Alida (Labove) Benoit, passed away in her daughter's residence in Orange, Texas on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of eighty-eight. Norma was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and devoted to the Blessed Mother and prayed the rosary...
Genevieve "Genny" Ogea Leboeuf
Oct 13, 2024
Genevieve "Genny” Ogea LeBoeuf, born on October 11, 1943, daughter of the late Jasper and Gladys Babineaux Ogea, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 81. Genny was a graduate of Grand Lake High School, class of 1961. She worked as a secretary at St. Patrick Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the organ, and...
Isaac "Ike" David Mouhot
Oct 12, 2024
Isaac "Ike" David Mouhot, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 6, 1948, to Mildred Lucille Cole and Andrew Lewis Mouhot, Ike lived a life filled with service, faith, and love.
A devoted Christian, Ike found strength and purpose in his faith. He proudly served in the Air Force for four...
Yvonne "Teedee" Trahan
Oct 12, 2024
Yvonne Inez Trahan, 94, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born on February 16, 1930, in Church Point, LA to Joseph and Emelia Murrell. She enjoyed seamstress work the most in life. Over the 60 years of being very talented Yvonne was a seamstress...
Ellen Janee Fontenot
Oct 11, 2024
Ellen Janee Fontenot was welcomed home into the loving arms of our heavenly Father on October 11, 2024. She was born on August 31, 1987 in Lake Charles, LA and was baptized at First Baptist Church of Gillis, LA. A resident of Iowa, LA, Ellen Janee was the Director of Central Intake for Oceans Healthcare in Lafayette, LA. Ellen Janee...
Linda Sue Vidrine
Oct 11, 2024
LeBleu Settlement – Linda Sue Vidrine, born June 13, 1947, daughter of the late Elray and Mildred (LeBleu) Busby, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the age of 77. Linda enjoyed going to the casino, cooking, baking, gardening, garage sales, and playing Wahoo with her sisters. She loved...
Chris Paul Richard, jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Chris Paul Richard Jr., 39, of Sulphur, passed on October 10, 2024. He was affectionately known as "Little Chris" by his family and close friends. Chris worked for Resin systems for 19 Years. He loved hunting, fishing, and golfing with his family and friends. Starting in fall of 2011 Chris has enjoyed playing pool with the family and friends team...
James Cole-Michael Steward
Oct 10, 2024
James Cole Steward, 26, of Sulphur, LA passed away on October 10, 2024. James was born on August 19, 1998, in Lake Charles, LA to James and Tanya Steward.
James enjoyed riding motorcycles and mechanics. He also enjoyed riding his bicycle. James was a 2015 graduate of YCP.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, James Michael Steward and wife...
Foster Clinton Kordisch Jr, MD
Oct 10, 2024
Foster Clinton Kordisch, Jr., M.D., 76, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at home, surrounded by his wife and family after a yearlong battle with complications following surgery.
Born on October 23, 1947, in Hayes, Kansas. At a young age, Foster's family relocated to Lake Charles, La where they settled. Foster was a proud graduate of Lake...
Brenda Louise Mott
Oct 10, 2024
Brenda Louise Mott, aged 80, passed away on October 10, 2024, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on August 18, 1944, Brenda dedicated her life to education, community service, and her faith. Brenda graduated from McNeese State University with a degree in Home Economics. Brenda's career spanned several decades, which started with 20 plus years of helping to running the family...
Mural Ray Cormie, Sr.
Oct 9, 2024
Mural Ray Cormie Sr., 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 09, 2024, with his beloved family by his side.
Born in Maxie Louisiana, to Joseph Adam and Sarah Belle Welch Cormie on December 20,1931. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles and Deridder, Louisiana. Mural graduated from LaGrange High school in...
Charles S. Ware, Jr.
Oct 8, 2024
Charles Somerville Ware, Jr. was born on June 30, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas to Charles Somerville Ware, Sr., and Lenora Williams Ware. The Ware family remained in Texas until his father, Colonel Charles S. Ware, Sr., was appointed head of the R.O.T.C. program at McNeese State College in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Charles attended Central School and graduated from Lake Charles...
Aline Marie Estillette
Oct 8, 2024
Aline Marie Estillette, 77, passed away on October 8, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on June 24, 1947 in Morse, LA to Telesmar Monceaux and Avelia Doucette Monceaux.
She worked at Briar Patch and Miss Ree’s Daycare, and M.J. Kaufman Elementary School as a custodian. She retired to care for her husband. She loved her animals.
Those left to...
Sondra Gay "Sonni" Bentley
Oct 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sonni Bentley, 71, who passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8th, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, Sonni was known for her heartfelt cards, handwritten notes, and unwavering love for her family.
Sonni was born November 8, 1952. Sonni grew up in Kinder...
Robert "Bobby" Navarre
Oct 8, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Charles Navarre, 65, of Hackberry, LA passed away on October 8, 2024. Bobby was born in Sulphur, La to Cleven “JR” and Eloise Navarre.
He was a lifelong resident of Hackberry and enjoyed a lifelong career as a truck driver. He loved being outdoors and working on things. Bobby loved his grandchildren dearly and will be missed by all...
Hope Constance Sweeney
Oct 8, 2024
Hope Constance Sweeney, 60, of Sulphur, LA passed away in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Hope was born on August 4, 1964, in Sulphur, LA to Joseph and Rebecca Vincent. Hope loved being around family and friends the most especially the children in her life. Hope was a very nurturing person with a gentle touch that...
