Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Harold LePine, Sr.
Jul 9, 2025
Harold Peter LePine, Sr., 79, passed away on July 9, 2025. Harold was born in Belle Chase, LA but moved to the Sulphur area in the 1970’s. He was a heavy equipment operator and loved to dance.
Harold is survived by his sons, Harold LePine, Jr. and Christopher LePine; his adopted son, Donald Flores and wife, Kristen; stepchildren, Rose Marie Gallagher,...
Robert Bridge, Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Robert LeRoy Bridge Jr., 71, of Sulphur, LA died on July 8, 2025, in his residence surrounded by his loving family after an illness. He was born on March 22, 1954, in Indiana to Robert and Mary Bridge Sr.
Robert loved being around family and friends as well as enjoying the open roads with his late wife Lisa. He worked in...
Sherian Kay Powe
Jul 8, 2025
Sherian Kay Powe, 65, of Westlake, LA was born on June 8, 1960, in Kinder, LA to John and Billie Ann Dubois.
Sherian loved her CWC church family of Sulphur and adored her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, cruises, and helping anyone in need. Sherian loved watching SUV and Criminal Minds on TV. Sherian and...
Jacquelyn Worley Abrahams
Jul 7, 2025
Jacquelyn Worley Abrahams, 66, of Canyon Lake, TX, passed away on July 7, 2025 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.
Born on May 28, 1959 in New Orleans, LA, Jacquelyn was known for her caring, loving, and silly nature. She cherished Christmas and enjoyed sharing stories from her past, which brought joy and laughter to...
Jude Kilchrist
Jul 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jude Wise Kilchrist, who passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on June 19, 1939, in Jennings, Louisiana, Jude was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A longtime resident of Lake Charles, he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and...
Eileen "Pinkie" Chaumont
Jul 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow to announce the passing Eileen "Pinkie" Bouquet Chaumont on July 5, 2025, at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was 91 years old.
A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Eileen was born on February 2, 1934. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Charles Academy, where her outgoing personality and quick wit earned her...
Donna Marie Kestel
Jul 5, 2025
On July 5, 2025, Donna Marie Kestel, beloved Mom and YaYa, tap danced her way into Heaven at the age of 75. Her body could no longer keep up with her vivacious spirit here on Earth. She passed peacefully surrounded by family as she went home to the Lord.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 2, 2025 at...
Jeanette Aucoin
Jul 4, 2025
Jeanette Aucoin, 78, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025.
Born on June 22, 1947, Jeanette was the embodiment of generosity, kindness, and a servant's heart. Cooking was her love language. Whether times were abundant or lean, her table was always full, and no one ever left her home hungry. She delighted in sharing her gift of...
Joseph Pelafigue
Jul 3, 2025
Joseph C. “Joe” Pelafigue, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away on July 3, 2025 at a Lake Charles Care Facility.
Joe was a native of New Orleans, and moved to Lake Charles in 1958. A graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, he was a superb track runner, having ran the first 880 in under 2 minutes, a record that was held...
Gloria Sue Pousson Guillotte
Jul 3, 2025
Gloria Sue Pousson Guillotte, 72, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gloria was a devoted wife, mother, "Glo Glo," sister, and friend. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family-especially her beloved children and grandchildren. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant with Entergy,...
Dolores Ann Guidry
Jul 2, 2025
Dolores Ann Miller Guidry, 91, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Guidry was born in Church Point, LA, raised and educated in Jennings and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She worked many of her younger years as a shampoo and set girl at Jean’s and Adeline’s Beauty Parlor’s....
Larry Mitchell
Jul 1, 2025
Larry Vernon Mitchell, age 77, of Sulphur, La. passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born September 30, 1947 in Waco, Texas to the late Charles and Dorothy Mitchell.
After graduating from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas, he attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana on a full ride scholarship where he lettered in football. He was a defensive...
Paul Curtis Zane
Jul 1, 2025
Paul Curtis Zane, 63, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 1, 2025, after a long battle of illnesses since 2009.
Paul was born on March 5, 1962, in Wheeling, West Virginia to Paul and Debra Burkhart Zane. He loved the great outdoors fishing, hunting, and loved animals. Paul was very proud of his family lineage that dates back to a...
Rosalie Sayge Elise Hartstine
Jun 30, 2025
Rosalie Sayge Elise Hartstine, 1, of Lake Charles, LA was born on March 20, 2024, and passed away on June 30, 2025.
Rosalie was a bright, loving, and vibrant little girl, with the biggest smile and most beautiful eyes that were sure to light up any room. Rosalie loved being around her family and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. She also enjoyed...
Frances Marion Waters Bolen
Jun 30, 2025
Feb 6, 1936- June 30, 2025
Wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, & dear friend.
Frances always joked about her first real job, she told everyone she was a call girl. She actually worked the switch board for the telephone company before marrying her love, Garnet “Bo” Bolen. Frances loved children. After hers were all grown or in school she...
Leore "Butch" Kowarsch
Jun 30, 2025
Leore “Butch” Kowarsch passed away after a brief battle with cancer on June 30, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 71 years old. He was born on August 3, 1953 to Joseph Albert Kowarsch and Livina Fontenot Kowarsch in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Butch was a proud electrician and Army National Guard Veteran, graduating from LaGrange High School, Class of ’73. He...
Joseph Samuel Martin
Jun 28, 2025
Joseph Samuel Martin, 78, passed away on June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 20, 1946, to Samuel Martin and Ezora Richard, Joseph proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1970 during the Vietnam War, stationed in Korea.
After his military service, Joseph worked at Citgo Refinery and served as a Supervisor during his...
Tracy "Gabby' Haymon
Jun 28, 2025
Tracy Peavy Haymon, 58, passed away in Carlyss, Louisiana. She was born on May 8 in Sumter, South Carolina. She grew up in a close-knit family with four sisters. Her early years were spent moving often due to her father's construction work, but her mother kept the family grounded with love and care. Tracy had a magnetic personality and a...
Eugene Fontenot
Jun 28, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Fontenot passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his family at his side at the age of 91 3/4. Gene was born on August 11, 1933, in Kinder (Edna), Louisiana, to Martin K. and Lillian Fontenot. He lived a life full of passion, purpose, and unwavering devotion to his family, his...
Anthony "AJ" Nocilla
Jun 28, 2025
Anthony John “AJ” Nocilla, 78, of Sulphur, passed away on June 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 26, 1947, in Lake Charles, LA, to Frank, Sr. and Frances Nocilla. AJ was a 1965 graduate of Lake Charles High and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from McNeese State University....
