Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
John Herbert Troesser
Jan 1, 2024
John Herbert Troesser, 82 years old of Sulphur entered the gates of heaven on January 1, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on September 21, 1941, in Frankenstein, Missouri.
He was a LaSalette Priest until 1976. He offered Catholic Communion Services at the High Hope Care Center until 2020. He worked offshore on an oil...
Dianna Marie Roy Desselle
Jan 1, 2024
On January 1, 2024, our loving Mother, Grand & Great Grandmother, Dianna Marie Roy Desselle known as “Granny” passed away while at home. She was a remarkable soul who graced this world for 82 years. Her legacy echoes through the lives she touched with kindness, grace, and unwavering love shown to all.
Mrs. Desselle was a native of Mansura, LA...
Charles Edward Strahan
Jan 1, 2024
Charles Edward Strahan, 73, of Montgomery, LA passed away at 8:04 PM on Monday, January 1, 2024 in an Alexandria hospital.
Mr. Strahan was born on July 2, 1950 in Lake Charles and was raised in Iowa where he attended Iowa High School. He spent most of his life residing in Beauregard Parish before moving to Montgomery, LA to enjoy...
Jerry J. Manuel, Sr. "Nonc"
Dec 31, 2023
Jerry J. “Nonc” Manuel, Sr., 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:35 PM on Sunday, December 31, 2023 in a Welsh, LA care facility.
Mr. Manuel was born on July 5, 1944 in Lake Charles where he resided most of his life. In his earlier years he worked for Phillip’s Cash and Carry Lumber Yard and Calcasieu Grain Dryer....
Keith M. Brashear
Dec 30, 2023
Keith M. Brashear, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1951 to Herbert and Jean Richard Brashear in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Keith spent most of his time in the Sweetlake/Big Lake area with his grandparents, Gladys and Nolton Richard and Agnes and Absie Duhon. He developed his strong work ethic in both rice...
Elizabeth "Liz" Mcdonald Pecorino
Dec 29, 2023
Elizabeth “Liz” McDonald Pecorino, 83, passed away at home in Lake Charles, LA on Friday, December 29, 2023 with her beloved family by her side. She was born on March 16, 1940, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Homer “Joe” and Mildred Billeaud McDonald. She moved to Opelousas, Louisiana as a youth.
Liz attended Academy of Sacred Heart Grand Coteau and graduated...
Jessie Michael Richard
Dec 27, 2023
Jessie Michael Richard, 46, of Lake Charles, was taken from this world way too soon on Wednesday December 27, 2023 in Hayes from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Jessie was a longtime resident of the Lake Area, having worked as a corrections officer for both the Cameron and Calcasieu Parish Sherriff’s Office for the past twenty years. He enjoyed...
Peggy Ann Davis Michel
Dec 26, 2023
Peggy Ann Davis Michel, 92, died December 26, 2023, in a local care facility.
Peggy was born February 3, 1931, in Bucklin, Missouri to Jesse and Blanche Flint Davis. She was the fourth of five girls. Peggy graduated from Bucklin High School where she played trumpet in the band and forward on the girls’ basketball team.
As a young adult,...
Mary Lou Bell Brown
Dec 26, 2023
Mary Lou Brown, 79, passed away Tuesday December 26, 2023 at a local hospital.
Mary Lou was a native and longtime resident of the Lake Area, having moved to San Antonio Texas for the 5 years then finally making her way down to Rockport, Texas a year ago. She graduated from LaGrange High School and was a well-known manicurist in...
David Walter Slaydon
Dec 26, 2023
David Walter Slaydon, of Sulphur, LA passed away on December 26, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on November 3, 1948, in Westlake, LA to Harvey and Marie Slaydon. David enjoyed singing, music, and working outside with his beloved plants. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.
Those...
Donald Alfred Sigur
Dec 26, 2023
Donald Alfred Sigur, 88, of Lake Charles died peacefully on December 26, 2023. Don was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who dedicated his time and treasure to the Catholic Church. He will be missed by his large family and many life-long friends.
Don was born to John and Lillian (Pecot) Sigur on December 22, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana....
Carol Holman May
Dec 25, 2023
Carol was born on June 12th, 1933 to Orville Holman and Thelma Marler Holman at her grandmother’s house in Oberlin, La. Her family’s home was Elton, La so that was where she lived in her early years on a rice farm. Her move to Kinder, La at 10 years old was an exciting time for her. She had friends and...
Julia Trahan Montague
Dec 24, 2023
Julia Ann Montague, a dedicated advocate for those with developmental disabilities, passionate supporter of the Louisiana Special Olympics, and follower of Christ passed away on December 24, 2023. She was born on September 16, 1959, in Crowley, Louisiana, to Harold Lee Trahan and Betty Ann Stewart Trahan. Julia was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Anna Trahan...
