Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Yvonne Lancto
Feb 26, 2024
Yvonne Lancto, 79, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 in a local hospital.
She was born on August 29, 1944 to Wilfred and Germaine Gouin in Somerville, Massachusetts and was a resident at the Grand Lake Elderly Housing for the past several years where she formed many meaningful friendships. Yvonne enjoyed making puzzles, showing off her artwork, playing bingo,...
David Aaron Brassieur
Feb 26, 2024
David Aaron Brassieur
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Aaron Brassieur, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, who departed from this world on February 26, 2024. He was 47 years old.
A devoted father above all else, David cherished his role as a parent to his young children, Henry (9), Wallace (8),...
Robert "Bobby" James Couvillion
Feb 26, 2024
Robert “Bobby” James Couvillion, 56, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Bobby was born March 6, 1967, to Jim and Lois Couvillion.
Bobby was a 1985 graduate of LaGrange High School. After graduation, he accomplished a 30 plus year career in...
John Carlisle Pecorino, Sr.
Feb 25, 2024
John Carlisle Pecorino, Sr., 86, passed away in a hospital in New Orleans, LA on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1937, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Jack and Piercie Carlisle Pecorino and was a lifetime resident of Lake Charles.
John graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1955 and was a member of their state...
Deacon George K. Carr, Ii
Feb 25, 2024
Deacon George Kiernan Carr, II, of Moss Bluff passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from the comfort of his home.
Deacon Carr, 74, was born in New Orleans, LA to George K. Carr and Audrey Biehl Carr on April 19, 1949. He was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School; University of Southwestern Louisiana (ULL) with a Bachelor of...
Charlene L. "Slim" Harper
Feb 25, 2024
Iowa – Charlene L. “Slim” Harper, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of eighty-four. Charlene, the daughter of Merle and Martha Mae (Aycock) Stine, was born in Lake Charles on September 21, 1939. She was a graduate of McNeese...
Larrie Weir
Feb 24, 2024
Larrie Weir, 84, of Iowa, LA, formerly of Ovid, MI, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born August 13, 1939 in St. Johns, MI and lived in the Shepardsville area until 1996. Mr. Weir was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp. He married Sharon Fenner in St....
Kenneth "Keno" Meche
Feb 24, 2024
Kenneth “Keno” Meche, 71, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1952 in Pine Island, Louisiana, to Gilbert “Tatoo” and Irene Francois Meche.
An employee of Lyondell Basell for 35+ years he was a supervisor over the PE Plant. Keno travelled extensively to different countries (which included Russia, India, and Italy) for...
Pamela Anne Day
Feb 23, 2024
Pamela Anne Bouillon Day ,63, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. Pamela was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 7, 1960, to Raymond and Gloria Bouillon.
She loved to travel and take care of her pets. She was a caregiver to her family and her pets, which was the most important...
John Edward Lormand
Feb 23, 2024
John Edward Lormand, 71, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at a local hospice center following an extended illness.
John, a native of Crowley, spent most of his life in the Lake Charles Area. He graduated from LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, class of 1970. He honorably served our nation in the United States Army...
Arlita Mary Duplechain
Feb 22, 2024
Arlita Mary (Sis) Duplechain, 87, passed away in her sleep sometime on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her home in Lake Charles, La.
Born on August 4, 1937, in Church Point, La, Arlita was the daughter of the late Alse and Cora Duplechain. Arlita attended Washington High School and graduated from Epps Beauty School. She was a member of Immaculate...
Patty Dehaven
Feb 21, 2024
Patty Collings DeHaven, 94, a longtime resident of Lake Charles, passed away on Wednesday February 21, 2024 at a Houston Care Facility.
Patty was a native of Church Point and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. Thanks to her independent and determined nature, Patty enjoyed a successful career in the insurance industry. After retirement, Patty enjoyed a quiet,...
Darnell Guillory
Feb 21, 2024
Darnell Fontenot Guillory, 81, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at a local nursing home facility. Darnell was born in Opelousas, LA. on September 3, 1942, to Marjorie and Allen Fontenot and had spent the last 56 years as a resident of Lake Charles.
Darnell’s life was simple but full. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and...
Sandres Labove
Feb 21, 2024
Sandres LaBove, 88, of Sweetlake passed away at 10:49 PM on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in his residence.
Mr. LaBove was born on March 6, 1935 in Sweetlake where he lived all of his life. He was a graduate of Grand Lake High School. Mr. LaBove began his career in the oil field and after 25 years he began working...
Sharon Faye Howell
Feb 20, 2024
Sharon Faye Howell, 80, passed from this life at a local care facility on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and the best nanny ever. She loved dearly and wholeheartedly, her boys, her grandchildren, all her nieces and nephews, her sisters, and her only brother, Pete. Everyone who was a part of her life kept...
Ian Thomas Rowland
Feb 20, 2024
Ian Thomas Rowland, 20 years old, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Lake Charles, Louisiana surrounded by his caring family. Ian was born on April 09, 2003, in Lake Charles, LA to Neill and Shari Rowland.
Ian loved to watch sports, attend parades, and most definitely loved to put a smile on anyone’s face. He had the smile...
Hilda Richard
Feb 19, 2024
Hilda Domingue Lantier Richard, 91, of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday February 19, 2024 at a local hospital after a brief illness.
Hilda was a native of Mermentau and a resident of Lake Charles since 1954. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory, six children, Katherine Bresofski and...
