Local Obituaries

Feb 16, 2016

Mr. Robert James “Bob” Guillory, 72, of Richmond, TX died peacefully Feb. 16, 2016. Bob was born July 29, 1943 in the country about 4 miles south of Welsh, LA. He graduated from Welsh, LA High School. He completed an Associate degree in Science. He also has a Bachelor degree from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX....

Feb 15, 2016

Kenneth Harold Myers, 75, of Grand Lake, LA, died at 10:45 PM on Monday, February 15, 2016 at his residence.

 

Mr. Myers was born November 14, 1940 in Magee, MS and was a graduate of Petal High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army and has lived in the Grand Lake / Sweetlake community for the past...

Feb 15, 2016

LeBleu Settlement-Marjory LeBleu Ducat, 82, passed away in local hospital surrounded by her family on February 15, 2016. Margie was born in Lake Charles on July 12, 1933 to the late Shirley and Edith LeBleu. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Left to cherish her memory include her children, Joseph “Tony” Ducat, Jr. (Sybil), Randy Ducat (Jackie),...

Feb 14, 2016

Patricia Ann Heimbach, 78, of Lake Charles, La died Sunday, February 14, 2016 in her residence.

 

Patricia was born on November 25, 1937 in Lake Charles, LA to Clifford and Eleanor Trouard. Patricia was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA and enjoyed being around family and friends. She loved cooking, reading, and watching jeopardy. Patricia retired from...

Feb 14, 2016

Ronald Charles “P-Nut” Pultz Iowa–Ronald Charles “P-Nut” Pultz , 57, passed away in his residence surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Ronald was born in Binghamton, NY on August 4, 1958 to the late Harold and Francis (Hogoboom) Pultz. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and fishing. His survivors include his wife, Jessica Charlene Pultz; sons,...

Feb 14, 2016

Kirk Phillip Touchet, 29, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Houston, Texas.Kirk loved spending time with his family and friends. He was the founder of S.T.A.T.I.C. car club.Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his parents, Darrell Bertrand and Patsy Touchet of Westlake; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Brent and Lacie Touchet of Westlake and...

Feb 13, 2016

Laurissa Hyatt, 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born on June 20, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas and moved with her family as a young child to Lake Charles where she lived her entire life.

 

Rissi, as her friends knew her, was a lover of music. She loved...

Feb 13, 2016

Eleanor Leona Gehrig, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:43 AM on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in her residence.

 

Mrs. Gehrig was born on March 26, 1922 in Milwaukee, WI.  She and her husband owned and worked together a meat processing plant in Milwaukee and  family restaurant for several years in Menomonee Falls, WI before moving to Lake...

Feb 12, 2016

Elaythea “Susie” LeBlue, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, February 12, 2016 in a local care facility.

 

Mrs. LeBlue was born July 15, 1922 in West Mansfield, OH and was the only daughter of seven children. She played high school basketball and baseball and moved to Louisiana in 1947, calling Cameron Parish home for most of her...

Feb 12, 2016

Ronnie James Breaux, 67, of Bell City passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, in his residence.

 

Mr. Breaux was born on October 8, 1948, in Jennings and was raised in Sweetlake. He lived in Lake Charles until moving back to Sweetlake upon retirement.  He was a 1966 graduate of Bell City High School, after graduation he served in...

Feb 12, 2016

Feb 12, 2016

Alvaro Javier O’Byrne, MD, 54, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016.

 Dr. O’Byrne was born on February 3, 1962 in Cali, Colombia, South America.  He moved to New Orleans, LA in 1965.  Dr. O’Byrne earned his MD and BS at LSU.  He resided in New Orleans, where he owned the O'Byrne Eye Clinic, working with his...

Feb 11, 2016

Kenneth Wayne Wait, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:10 PM on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence.

 

Mr. Wait is survived by his wife, Sylvia Wait; two children; five grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Harley.

 

A gathering of family members and friends will be on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 9:00 AM to...

Feb 11, 2016

Roger L. Price, 56, passed away on February 11, 2016 after a lengthy battle with health issues.  Roger was a construction superintendent before his disability.  He attended Living Way Church in Lake Charles.  Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. 

                    

Roger is survived by his wife, Stacey; his children, David, Michael, and Molly Price; his step...

Feb 10, 2016

Barbara Bruno Frost, 78, of Lake Charles, LA died on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Hemphill, TX.

 

Barbara was born on February 7, 1938 in Sulphur, LA to Louis and Ruth Bruno. She grew up in a big family in Lake Charles, LA. Ms. Barbara enjoyed coloring, fishing, and collecting Elvis memorabilia. She also loved being around family and...

Feb 10, 2016

Mary Alice Castille, 84 of Carlyss, received her heavenly reward on February 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, LeeWood Castille. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and amazing grandmother. She was a faithful member of Choupique Baptist Church for over 30 years. Mary enjoyed eating out, especially at Holliers and spending time...

Feb 9, 2016

Robert Milton Davis, 76, of Lake Charles, LA died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in a local hospital.

Robert was born on October 27, 1939 in Shreveport, LA to Robert and Thelma Davis. He graduated from Marion High School in 1957 and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA. He carried on the family tradition as a barber which...

Feb 8, 2016

Donna Marie Comeaux, 50, of Lake Charles, LA died Monday, February 8, 2016.

 

Donna was born on September 28, 1965 in Lake Charles, LA to Donald and Shirley Taylor. Donna was the manager of Mary’s Lounge since 2002. She enjoyed watching wheel of fortune and being around family and friends.

 

She is survived by one daughter, Kayla...

Feb 8, 2016

Patricia KayLynn Martin Charles, 52, died Monday, February 8, 2016, in her residence.

 

Born in Pomona, California, Mrs. Charles was a fun-spirited, wild soul who loved to laugh and make those around her laugh. She was a wonderful cook for twelve years, which she did with pride until she was physically unable. It was at her job that...