Local Obituaries

Feb 28, 2024

Alvin Francis Grabert, Jr, 90, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at a local care facility. A native of Port Sulphur, La., Al was born on April 24, 1933, to Alvin and Elsie Grabert.

Al was employed by PPG Industries from 1963 until his retirement in 2002 and held several positions throughout his tenure there. In 1970...

Feb 28, 2024

Lelia R. LeJeune, 97, passed away on February 27, 2024, in a local care center. She was born on November 24, 1926, in Eunice, Louisiana to Fabias and Edley Dupre.

She was part of the Garden Club of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She loved traveling along with the Cruising Cajuns and the Outlaws. Was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church...

Feb 26, 2024

Michael “Shane” Jenkins, 50, of Sulphur, passed away in his home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Shane enjoyed watching boxing, MMA, and dancing until dawn. He liked to listen to his favorite music as loud as possible. Shane was a fantastic darts and pool player. He could win almost any arm-wrestling competition and would challenge anyone willing to give it...

Feb 26, 2024

Gerald Wayne David

Gerald Wayne David, 83, of Sulphur passed away at 5:58 AM on Monday, February 26, 2024 in a local hospice facility.

Mr. David was born on September 7, 1940 in Lake Charles where he lived until moving to Sulphur in 1986.  He was a graduate of Iowa High School 1958 and furthered his education at McNeese State...

Feb 26, 2024

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,...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Feb 24, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...