Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Daniel Lampson
May 14, 2021
Heaven gained an angel on Friday, May 14th, 2021.
Daniel Gene Lampson, 45, of Pace, Florida passed away in a Pensacola, Florida hospital. Daniel was born on November 28, 1975 in Fort Worth, Texas and lived his childhood in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he was a graduate of Barbe High School. He furthered his education in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, getting...
Peter Joseph "Pete" Caldarera
May 14, 2021
Peter Joseph Caldarera, Jr., 79, of Lake Charles went to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, May 14, 2021 from a local hospital.
Mr. Caldarera was born August 17, 1941 to Peter Joseph Caldarera, Sr. and Rose Terranova Caldarera. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, a graduate of Lake Charles High School and a veteran of the...
Leroy Joseph Simon, Sr.
May 14, 2021
Leroy Joseph Simon, Sr., 75, of Hackberry passed away on May 14, 2021 in a local hospital. Leroy enjoyed working, gardening and helping his mother and father. He was a great husband and father. Leroy loved to sit and watch cartoons with his grandchildren. They were the highlight of his life.
Leroy is survived by his loving wife of...
Georgia Wait
May 13, 2021
Georgette Wait, 59, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in a local hospital.
She was born to George and Irene Wait in Killeen, Texas on January 18, 1962.
She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling and was extremely generous, caring, and stubborn. She also enjoyed having a good time with good friends.
Those...
Van Joseph Drounett, Sr.
May 13, 2021
Van Joseph Drounett Sr., 71, of Hackberry, LA passed away on May 13, 2021 in a local care facility.
Van was born on December 7, 1949 in Sulphur, LA to Albert and Dorothy Drounett. He enjoyed dancing, collecting statues, and building various things from match sticks.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three kids, James Drounett and...
Bonita Koppie Stanley
May 13, 2021
Bonita Koppie Stanley, 49, of Dequincy, LA passed away on May 13, 2021.
Bonita was born on February 22, 1972 to Leon and Lillie Koppie. She enjoyed crafting, tending to her rabbits and cats. She also loved reading her bible and spending time with her 9 grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Dean Stanley; four...
Kenneth "Kenny" Rammie Lavergne
May 13, 2021
Kenneth Rammie “Kenny” LaVergne, 63, of Sulphur passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 with his family at his side.
Kenny worked as a commercial fisherman/shrimper for many years. He enjoyed cooking, music and hanging out with friends and family. He loved to fish, especially freshwater fishing. Kenny’s grandbabies were the “light of his life”.
Left to cherish his memory...
Marshall Joseph O'Blanc
May 12, 2021
Marshall O’Blanc , 48 of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.
Marshall worked as a tugboat deckhand for many years. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and motorcycle riding. He was known for joking around with his family and could always make you smile. The world has lost a good man.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving...
Larry Huber, Sr.
May 11, 2021
Larry Gil Huber, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 11, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle against many health issues.
He was born August 1, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to Sam and Ramona Huber and he lived in Moss Bluff, LA.
He was a survivor, surviving when many doctors did...
Carolyn Angelo
May 11, 2021
Carolyn Golemon Angelo, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born September 9, 1949 to Millard and Myrtle Golemon in Lake Charles, LA. She grew up in Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1967.
She later attended McNeese State University and was a dedicated member of University United Methodist Church. She devoted 37 years...
Dustin Ryan Vincent
May 11, 2021
Dustin Ryan Vincent, 27, of Sulphur passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in a Lafayette Hospital.
Dustin took great pride in fixing mechanical and electrical items that were broken or discarded. He enjoyed fishing, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his children. He will be remembered for his kind heart, and willingness to always lend...
William Paul Holleman
May 9, 2021
William Paul Holleman, 74, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in his residence.
Bill was born on June 14, 1946 in Lake Charles to the late Elnora Barrilleaux Holleman and the late Henry George Holleman. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School before moving to Napa, CA. It was there that he had his children,...
Hubert Domingue
May 8, 2021
Hubert Camille Domingue “Papa”, 73, was born November 27, 1947 to Ellis and Edmae Domingue. He passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the presence of his wife and children. Hubert graduated in 1967 from LaGrange High School where he played football and ran track. He retired from Olin/Lyondell Corporation in 2005. He worked as a maintenance boilermaker for...
Renee Belaire Terrell
May 7, 2021
Renee’ Belaire Terrell, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday May 7, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Renee’ was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and very active in the community, having served on the Board of Directors for CARC and American Heart Association of Southwest...
Barbara Ann Comeaux Hand
May 7, 2021
Barbara Ann Comeaux Hand, 79, of Carlyss passed away at 10:58 AM, Friday, May 7, 2021 in her residence. She was a native of Jennings, born to Eldridge and Nanette Comeaux living in the Sulphur area most of her life. Mrs. Hand was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband Jerry Hand of Carlyss;...
Mary Alice Brouhard
May 7, 2021
Mary Alice Heard Brouhard, 75, of Lake Charles, LA died on Friday, May 7, 2021 at her daughter’s residence.
Mrs. Brouhard was born December 4, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a 1963 graduate of Lake Charles High School, graduated from McNeese State University with two master’s degrees in Business and English...
Joyce Hupperich
May 7, 2021
On March 28, 1948, Clarence and Verna Mae Sonnier welcomed Joyce Ann Hupperich into their loving family. She was one of five children and was born in Jennings, LA.
She grew up in the Iowa area and attended Iowa High School. She possessed a free spirit but felt the calling to serve her Lord and Savior. She lived a simple...
Curtis Eugene Sallier
May 7, 2021
Curtis Eugene Sallier, 53, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Curtis was born on November 29, 1967 to Jimmy and Mary Sallier in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He will always be known for playing guitar, writing songs, and writing poems. Curtis enjoyed being around his family and working in the construction industry in Louisiana most of...
Garrett Blaine Ryder, Md
May 7, 2021
Garrett Blaine Ryder, MD, 57, of Lake Charles was welcomed Home by his Lord Jesus on Friday May 7, 2021 in Lake Charles following a brief illness.
Garrett was born in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Shreveport. He completed his undergraduate studies at Baylor University where he met his wife Angela, also of Shreveport. He received his medical degree...
