Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dewey Noah Fontenot
Aug 24, 2018
Dewey Noah Fontenot, 88, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:50 PM on Friday, August 24, 2018 in a Houston hospital.
Mr. Fontenot was born on February 11, 1930 in Ville Platte and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Chataignier High School before joining the US Army. Mr. Fontenot served in the...
Essie Dean Hoffpauir
Aug 23, 2018
Essie Dean Hoffpauir, 84, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:04 PM on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in her daughter’s residence.
Mrs. Hoffpauir was born on April 15, 1934 in Mamou, LA and moved to Lake Charles in 1953.
Those left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Brenda Redd of Lake Charles; three sons, Ferrell Soileau...
John Francis Lavern
Aug 23, 2018
John Francis LaVern passed away peacefully on August 23, 2018 after a long illness. He was born in Georgetown, Texas to Monroe Nathan LaVern and Hazel Martin LaVern who preceded him in death. He was 73.
John was a graduate of Landry Memorial High School, Class of 1963. He received his B.A. degree from McNeese State University, where he...
Isaac Leger
Aug 22, 2018
Isaac Leger, 82, of Hayes, LA, died at 5:44 AM on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Leger was born July 12, 1936 in Church Point, LA and has lived in Hayes since the age of 8. He worked as a truck driver for Abel and Son for twenty years and then retired from Empire Gas....
Mercedes Laporte
Aug 22, 2018
Mercedes Vitte Laporte, 80, passed away on August 22, 2018 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Laporte worked as a switchboard operator, in the medical industry, and was the store owner of Henry Heights Grocery. She also lived overseas with her husband, the late James Laporte, and was able to travel the world. They later bought an RV and traveled...
Gina Cain
Aug 22, 2018
Gina Cain, 59, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2018.
She was born to Curtis and Norma Cain on June 19, 1959 in Jennings, LA.
She will be remembered for her beauty and humor and the love she had for her grandchildren. She will also be remembered as an excellent cook and for her...
Benjamin "Benny" Welch, Sr.
Aug 21, 2018
Benjamin Carl Welch Sr., of Oak Grove, LA, the Patriarch of the Welch Family, was called home to be with the Heavenly Father alongside his loving wife, Linda, of 55 years and his only daughter, Alice, at the age of 77 on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Benjamin Welch was born on August 7, 1941 to Amedy “Buster” P. and Dora...
Linda Gayle Welch
Aug 21, 2018
Linda Gayle Welch, the Matriarch of the Welch Family, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 alongside her husband of 55 years and her only daughter, Alice, at the age of 72. She was born to William Clyde and Lucille Pearce of Hackberry, La on December 3, 1945. She was born a twin with William...
Alice Welch Little
Aug 21, 2018
Alice Welch Little, age 49 of Oak Grove, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She was born to Benjamin Welch, Sr. and Linda Welch on April 25, 1969 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Alice passed alongside her beloved parents and together the three ascended.
Before attending Lamar University, Alice was a Mighty Tarpon at South Cameron High School....
Michael Wayne "Mike" Boudreaux, Sr.
Aug 20, 2018
Michael Wayne “Mike” Boudreaux, Sr., 50, of Westlake passed away at 2:20 AM on Monday, August 20, 2018 in a local hospital.
Mr. Boudreaux was born on July 7, 1968 in Sulphur where he attended Sulphur High School before moving to Westlake 25 years ago. He enjoyed his job with Lake Tool and Hydraulics and worked there for more...
Charlene "Meme" Prejean
Aug 20, 2018
Charlene Prejean, 85, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Charlene was born on July 16, 1933 in Hannibal, MO, and moved to Lake Charles when she was a young girl. Charlene graduated from Saint Charles Academy in 1951.
Charlene married William “Buddy” Prejean and they were blessed...
Craig Joseph Derouen
Aug 19, 2018
Craig Joseph Derouen, 55, of Lake Charles died Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Houston, TX.
Mr. Derouen was born in Lake Charles where he lived most of his life. He attended LaGrange High School, studied welding and worked many years as a skilled welder. He enjoyed music, spending time with friends and loved animals. Craig will be most remembered for...
Fulton Thomas Thibodeaux
Aug 19, 2018
Fulton Thomas Thibodeaux born Aug. 19, 2018 at 3:15 am at Lake Area Medical Center to the parents of Nancy Orsot Thibodeaux & Chad Thibodeaux of Natchitoches, LA; natives of Lake Charles, LA. Took his first and last breaths, but has gone on to rest with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Fulton was the grandchild of Francis...
Loretta Colligan Henry
Aug 18, 2018
Loretta Colligan Henry, age 75, peacefully joined her husband in eternal rest on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home in Sulphur surrounded by her family. She was comforted every day with the belief in a prayer that she would be reunited with our Dad “once” her work here was done”. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her...
Kayla Ann Deroche
Aug 17, 2018
Kayla Ann Deroche, 21, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, August 17, 2018 at UTMB Galveston, TX.
Kayla was born February 19, 1997 in Magnolia, AR and has lived in Lake Charles since the age of 2. She was a 2015 graduate of Barbe High School. She then pursued her love for make-up by attending the Aveda Institute...
Willman Eugene Guillory, Sr.
Aug 17, 2018
Willman “T-Will” Eugene Guillory, Sr. was born to the union of Jefferson Guillory and Francis LeDay Guillory on January 22, 1935.
He was called to his eternal heavenly home August 17, 2018. During his lifetime he was considered a trailblazer. His greatest accomplishments was his marriage to Lydia Francis Guillory, who preceded him in death and the raising of...
Constance "Connee" Mcdowell Houk
Aug 16, 2018
Constance Lucy McDowell Houk, 92, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:25 AM on Thursday, August 16, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Connee was born September 19, 1925 in Rochester, NY. She traveled with her husband’s military career before settling in Lake Charles. She also lived a few years in Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX before...
Nasser Mansuri
Aug 16, 2018
Nasser Mansuri, 67, of Sulphur passed away at 4:52 AM on Thursday, August 16, 2018 in a local care facility.
Mr. Mansuri was born on July 28, 1951 and was a native of Abadan, Iran. He moved to Houston, TX to attend college in 1976 and moved to the Lake Charles area in 1992 with his wife. Mr. Mansuri...
Jennifer Broussard Draper
Aug 16, 2018
Jennifer Broussard Draper, 53, of Sulphur passed away on August 16, 2018 in her residence. She was of the Catholic faith and made a Cursillo. Jennifer graduated from Sulphur High, loved camping, boat riding, her grandchildren, family and friends.
Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Gary Draper of Sulphur; three children, Gary Draper, Jr. of Sulphur,...
Richard Winn White
Aug 16, 2018
Richard Winn White, 60, of Sulphur passed away on August 16, 2018 in a local hospital. He enjoyed fishing, car shows, working on hotrods, and road trips. Richard took pride in cutting his grass, loved his grandchildren, family and friends.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Valerie White of Sulphur; two children, Christina LeBlanc and Rebecca...
