Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Marie L. Hebert
Jul 9, 2011
Mrs. Marie Hebert, 80, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was a native and resident of Lake Charles.
She will especially miss her beloved little boy "Pepper".
Mrs. Hebert enjoyed painting, reading, sewing and she loved hummingbirds.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, H.J. Hebert; three children, Patricia Hunt and husband...
Anthony Donald Fertitta
Jul 8, 2011
Anthony Donald Fertitta, 88, of Lake Charles died at 4:25 AM on Friday, July 8, 2011 in a local hospital.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 65 years, Bridgett "Bea" Fertitta; two daughters, Barbara Diamond and husband Pat and Donna Marie Fertitta all of Lake Charles; two sons, Anthony Fertitta, Jr. and wife Sandra of Lake...
Catherine Mitchell Drost
Jul 7, 2011
Catherine Mitchell Drost passed away peacefully at her residence in Lake Charles early in the morning on July 7, 2011. Catherine was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Edgar & Edna Mitchell. She is a graduate of Sulphur High School where she was a Cheerleader. After high school she worked as an assistant for Gravity Drainage District...
Clyde A Perkins
Jul 6, 2011
Clyde A. Perkins, 72, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday July 6, 2011 at a local hospital.
He was born in Lake Charles November 4, 1938 to Harvey C. and Pauline Doyle Perkins. An avid fisherman and hunter, he loved cooking and spending time with his family and listening to his "golden oldies". He retired as a pipeline labor steward for...
Richard Leslie Knox
Jul 6, 2011
Richard Leslie Knox, 80, of Moss Bluff died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Knox was born in Sweetwater, TX, raised and educated in Fort Worth, TX and has lived thirty-two years in Moss Bluff. He worked most of his life in management in the construction industry. He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed working...
Albert Patrick Marcantel
Jul 5, 2011
Albert "Patrick" Marcantel, 47, of Lake Charles died Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in a local hospital.
Patrick was born on June 22, 1964, in Kinder, LA and was reared in Oberlin where he graduated from Oberlin High School with a band scholarship to McNeese State University. Upon completing a B.A. degree in Mass Communications he began his career at KPLC where...
Mary Etheleen Meaux
Jul 5, 2011
Mrs. Mary Etheleen Meaux, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in Alexandria.
She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church where she was a member of The Catholic Daughters for over 50 years, member of Ladies Altar Society, and a Eucharistic Minister. Mrs. Meaux was a very active seamstress and enjoyed arts and crafts.
She is survived by...
Richard Calvin Travis
Jul 4, 2011
Richard Calvin Travis, 77, died Monday July 4, 2011 in a local hospital.
He was born in Adrian Michigan, and a resident of Lake Charles, La.
Mr. Travis was owner and operator of Rick's Bait Shop and Rick's Super Wash. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and he also was a professional shrimper and crabber; he also enjoyed oystering and...
Matthew Taylor Lewis
Jul 4, 2011
Matthew Taylor Lewis, 55, passed away July 4, 2011 in his residence. Matthew was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a graduate of Sulphur, a jeweler and coin dealer. Matthew was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2011...
Pamela Ann Lennox Tynes
Jul 4, 2011
Pamela Ann Lennox Tynes, 62, of Sulphur, LA died at 10:00 PM on Monday, July 4, 2011 in a Houston, TX hospital.
Mrs. Tynes was born August 10, 1948 in New Orleans, LA, and after getting married lived in Moss Bluff for about 6 years, and then north of Sulphur for the past thirty-four years. She was a graduate of St....
Thelma Mae Boudreaux Bernard
Jul 3, 2011
Thelma Mae Boudreaux Bernard, 79, of Lake Charles died Sunday, July 3, 2011 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Bernard was born, raised, and educated in Youngsville, LA and has lived forty years in Lake Charles. During the early 1950's, she worked as a Procurement Officer for the US Government at Patrick Air Force Base in FL. She held a...
Rayfield Joseph Lavan, Jr.
Jul 3, 2011
Rayfield Joseph Lavan, Jr., 57, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at 4:11 AM on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Lavan was born February 20, 1954 in Kinder, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, was a 1972 graduate of St. Louis Catholic High School, and attended...
Thelma Mae Boudreaux Bernard
Jul 3, 2011
Thelma Mae Boudreaux Bernard, 79, of Lake Charles died Sunday, July 3, 2011 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Bernard was born, raised, and educated in Youngsville, LA and has lived forty years in Lake Charles. During the early 1950's, she worked as a Procurement Officer for the US Government at Patrick Air Force Base in FL. She held a...
Romona Mae Bergeron
Jul 3, 2011
Mrs. Romona Mae Bergeron, 56, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was a native of Lake Charles and resident of Carlyss.
Mrs. Bergeron was President of Bergeron Welding and a member of Krewe de la Famille where she and her husband were king and queen this past year. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
John Henry Mcfillen, Jr.
Jul 2, 2011
John Henry McFillen, Jr., 95, of Conroe, TX, passed from this life to his present home with our Lord Jesus Christ at 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 2, 2011.
Mr. McFillen was born May 11, 1916 in Fisher, LA to J.H. and Gertrude McFillen. He was a World War II Veteran having served his country in the U.S. Army.
John was...
Barbara Jean Brown Fletcher
Jul 2, 2011
Barbara Jean Brown Fletcher, 76, of Sulphur died Saturday, July 2, 2011 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Fletcher was born, raised and lived most of her life in Westlake. She enjoyed painting, playing the organ, and music and singing. Mrs. Fletcher was fondly known as "Gan-Gan" to the friends of her beloved granddaughter, Marcie; Melody L. Augustine, Shawn S....
Shirley Anne Hebert
Jul 1, 2011
Shirley Anne Narro Hebert, 68, went home to be with her Lord at 3:15 PM on Friday, July 1, 2011.
Mrs. Hebert was born July 19, 1942 in East Jordan, MI and has lived in the Lake Charles area for the past forty-five years. She was a 1959 graduate of Central Lake High School and Sowela as a Licensed Practical Nurse....
Peter Alessio Ciambotti
Jul 1, 2011
Peter Alessio Ciambotti, 80, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Ciambotti was born in New Castle, PA, raised in Youngstown, OH and has lived the past fifty years in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of East High School, Ohio State University and Loyola School of Law. He also attended his...
John Elmo Cardone, Sr.
Jun 30, 2011
Mr. John Elmo Cardone, Sr., 83, of Lake Charles, born to eternal life at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2011. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife, four children and family.
Mr. Cardone was born on December 15, 1927, in Madisonville, Louisiana. He graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School in Covington, Louisiana. He attained his Bachelor's Degree...
