Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bob Downer
Jul 21, 2020
Bob Downer of Lake Charles died at 3:16 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in hospice care of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 83.
He was a lifelong plant worker, serving as an instrument technician for Columbia LNG, DuPont and other companies in the chemical, LNG and nuclear power industries across five states. He was a member of the International...
Bernard Daniel "Bernie" Kadlubar
Jul 21, 2020
Bernard Daniel “Bernie” Kadlubar, 80, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:14 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in the peace of his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Kadlubar was born on August 6, 1939 in West, TX. He joined the US Army National Guard and was honorably discharged. Mr. Kadlubar moved to Lake Charles in 1972 and...
Marie Guilbeaux Aubuchon
Jul 20, 2020
Elizador Marie Guilbeaux Aubuchon, 99, died Monday, July 20, 2020, in a local care center.
Born in Esther, Louisiana to Thomas and Octavie Porter Marceaux, Mrs. Aubuchon loved to dance and celebrated life fully. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children, Jeanette McCann of Lake Charles, Shirley Bordelon and husband Dave, also...
Charles Ellis Benckenstein
Jul 20, 2020
On Monday, July 20, 2020, Charles Ellis Benckenstein, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 80.
Ellis was born on September 18, 1939 in Vinton, LA to Claude Leonard and Elaine (Ellis) Benckenstein. He attended school and graduated from Vinton High in 1957. He received his teaching degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana...
Boswell Lee Deason
Jul 20, 2020
Boswell Lee Deason, 79, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, in the comfort of his home in the presence of family. Most people knew him by “Lee”. He was born in Henderson, Texas on July 15, 1941. He lived his life in Carlyss. Lee enjoyed fishing, western movies and the Dallas Cowboys.
Lee is survived by his daughter, Dana...
Lisa Cole Lebaron
Jul 19, 2020
Lisa Ann Cole LeBaron, 51, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in her residence. Born in Lake Charles, La. to James Cole and Janet Simmons, Lisa was a lifelong resident of Westlake where she worked at Dollar General for more than 18 years. She enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and camping. Lisa was known to many as MeMe and was a...
Helen Louise "Lou" Bellon Gaspard
Jul 18, 2020
Helen Louise “Lou” Bellon Gaspard, 88, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:13 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Gaspard was born on May 27, 1932 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life and was a graduate of St. Charles Academy. In her earlier years she was a telephone operator for...
Garland H. Vige
Jul 17, 2020
July 17, 2020 at 1:29 AM, Garland Vige gained his eternal reward. “His Lord said unto him, well done thou good and faithful servant…enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” His work on Earth is done. His time in Heaven began.
For many years, Mr. Vige served the Lord by pastoring many area congregations. He is now in the...
Kathleen Theresa Willer
Jul 17, 2020
Kathleen Theresa Willer was born in Hamilton, OH February 26, 1945, and attended Catholic schools graduating from Notre Dame High school in Hamilton OH in 1963. After high school, Kathy became a licensed cosmetologist working at several salons in southwest Ohio.
Kathy met her husband Pat on a blind date arranged by a mutual friend in 1965. Though not enthused...
Leona Marie Cradeur Elliott
Jul 17, 2020
Leona Marie Cradeur Elliott, 83, of Iowa, LA, died at 9 :45 AM on Friday, July 17, 2020 in her daughter’s home.
Mrs. Elliott was born March 25, 1937 in Big Lake, LA, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles before moving to Iowa over twenty years ago. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and...
Helen Patricia Marcantel
Jul 17, 2020
Helen Patricia “Pat” Marcantel, 87, died on July 17, 2020, while residing at Resthaven Nursing Facility. Pat was born in Oberlin, Louisiana on January 24, 1933. She was a 1951 graduate of Oberlin High School and a 1972 graduate of McNeese State University. Upon completing her degree, she worked as a mental health and substance abuse counselor for the State...
Eva B. Faulk
Jul 17, 2020
Eva Benoit Faulk, 94, of Sweetlake, died at 1:30 AM, Friday, July 17, in a Lake Charles care facility.
Mrs. Faulk was born in Church Point to Armand and Armenia Labbe Benoit and moved to Sweetlake when she was four years old.
She was a homemaker and a faithful member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church where...
Allain Grace Davidson, Jr.
Jul 16, 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Allain G. Davidson, Jr. He went to eternal rest on Thursday, July 16, 2020 after a long valiant battle with an illness.
Allain was born to Allain G. Davidson, Sr. and Ruth Rose Davidson on August 2, 1943 in Plaquemine, Louisiana.
He graduated from Plaquemine High School. From LSU...
Ila Candace Harrington
Jul 16, 2020
Candace passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 in her residence. She was born on October 3, 1947 to Herman Collin and Bessie Lee House in Lake Charles, LA.
She grew up on a farm in Lake Charles and Kentwood, LA. Candace was a warm and loving Mother and Grandmother. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles. Candace also loved...
Tracy Renee John
Jul 16, 2020
Tracy Renee Keith John, 61, of Longville, LA, died at 7:35 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Mrs. John was born September 23, 1958 and was a 1976 graduate of LaGrange High School. She lived a number of years in Houston, Moss Bluff and Elton before moving to Longville three years ago. She loved spending time in her yard and...
Verlin Joseph Veronie
Jul 16, 2020
Verlin Joseph Veronie, 89, of Sulphur, LA passed away on July 16, 2020 in his residence with loving family by his side.
Verlin was born on January 2, 1931 to Norris and Sidonie Veronie in Basile, LA. Known as Papaw, Yonk, Old Gator, and perhaps best as the “Master Chef.” He dearly loved to cook for his family and friends....
Dakota Allyn Doc Bonner
Jul 15, 2020
Dakota Allyn Doc Bonner, 29, of Moss Bluff, LA, died on July 15, 2020 in his residence.
Dakota was born July 12, 1991 in Lake Charles, LA. He was well traveled, but his roots were always planted in Louisiana. He worked for Turner Industries Group for a number of years and most recently at Inserve. Dakota lived by the motto,...
Madge Bourque Sonnier Miller
Jul 15, 2020
Marie Madge Bourque Sonnier Miller, 97, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Miller was born May 28, 1923 to Ulysse and Laura Meaux Bourque in Kaplan, LA, the third child of seven siblings. She attended daily Mass with her mother and continued to attend daily Mass as long as her health permitted. During World War...
Mary Rozas
Jul 15, 2020
Mary Helen Rozas, 76, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
She was born on March 15, 1944 in Crowley, LA to Leonard and Louise Faulk.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. She was employed by Walmart and One Hour Martinizing.
She is survived by her...
Germaine Erie Landry Winn
Jul 15, 2020
Germaine Erie Landry Winn, 93, passed away in a local care facility on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
She was born on April 6, 1927 in Lake Charles, LA to Robert and Germaine Landry.
She was a Nurses Cadet in World War II and graduated valedictorian from St. Charles Academy in 1944 and from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New...
