Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Betty Jean Dykes
Nov 3, 2023
Betty Jean Dykes, 82, of Sulphur, passed away at a local care facility. Betty was born to Clarence and Clementine Dupre. She loved to cook for her family and enjoyed her grandkids when they came to visit her. Betty enjoyed going to shop at flea markets and camping.
Those left to cherish Betty’s memory are her children, Jimmy Dykes (Ethel),...
Evangeline "Cookie" Farris Boullion
Nov 2, 2023
It is with a heavy, but joyous and grateful heart that our family announces the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother, friend, and wife—Evangeline “Cookie” Farris Boullion. She passed away peacefully at home on All Souls Day, surrounded with love, tenderness, graciousness, and appreciation for everything she brought into this world, and the legacy and passion for life and family...
Edward Aucoin
Nov 1, 2023
Edward Aucoin, 96, of Lake Charles passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, LA.
He was born February 13, 1927 in Mamou, LA to the late Eumeze and Ednise Aucoin.
While attending a movie, he met Hazel Bellon, she was working in the ticket booth of the local theatre and together they...
Luke Hedlesky
Oct 30, 2023
Luke Hedlesky, 37, passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born on September 16, 1986, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Steven Hedlesky and Dianna Lynn Dearden.
Luke was a skilled warrior, gardener, and fisherman alike. A kind soul, a patient father, and a caring friend. He served honorably in the line of duty when called upon, both in combat...
Elliott Joseph Tullier Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Elliott Joseph Tullier, Jr, 96, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:36 AM on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. Tullier was born on December 13, 1926 in Baton Rouge where he was a graduate of Istruma High School. He furthered his education at LSU receiving a bachelor’s degree of science. During his time at LSU,...
Joann Roddy
Oct 29, 2023
JoAnn Roddy passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 29th, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 64yrs, family, and many friendships. In lieu of flowers we ask to donate to Breast Cancer Research.
Be not afraid, I go before you always, come follow me, and I will give you rest.
A memorial service to celebrate the life...
Vincent Ferrie Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Vincent Ferrie, Jr. 89, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
He was born on December 6, 1933 in New Haven Connecticut to Vincent Ferrie, Sr. and Joyce Mack Ferrie. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft electrician. He also enjoyed a career as a letter carrier with the U.S....
Dianne Louise Daigle
Oct 29, 2023
Dianne Oliver Daigle, 75, of Sulphur, passed away in a local hospital surrounded by her family.
Dianne was a lifelong Sulphur resident and a graduate of Sulphur High School class of 1965. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church for 51 years. Dianne had a gift for interior decorating and a fabulous sense of humor. She cherished time spent...
Mitchell Joseph Breaux
Oct 28, 2023
Mitchell Joseph Breaux, 63, of Westlake went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Mr. Breaux was born on January 11, 1960 in Lake Charles and was raised and resided all of his life in Westlake. He was a graduate of Westlake High School. Mr. Breaux retired from Westlake Chemical Plant-North as an operator.
He was a...
Pamela Cook Oliver
Oct 28, 2023
Pamela Cook Oliver, 68 of Lake Charles, LA was called home on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Pamela was born on January 16, 1955, in Baltimore City, MD to Edward and Pansy Cook.
After retirement her hobbies were caring for her family, and most of all time in the flower garden.
She was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, and father-in-law.
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Rita Harvey
Oct 27, 2023
Rita Harvey, 87, died surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2023, in a local care facility.
Rita was born on June 22, 1936, in Rayne, LA. She enjoyed cooking Cajun food and spent a lifetime managing restaurants where you could always find her cooking Gourmet Cajun Cuisine. Rita loved people and never met a stranger, and her loving...
Walter James "Jimmy" Aguillard, Sr.
Oct 27, 2023
Walter James “Jimmy” Aguillard, Sr., 80, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Jimmy was born on October 31, 1942 to Emile and Junice Aguillard.
Jimmy was raised in southwest Louisiana, and his love of the land developed into a lifetime career as a...
Allie "Sue" Morton
Oct 26, 2023
Allie Sue Morton, 82, of Sulphur, La died on October 26, 2023.
Sue was born on 0ctober 10, 1941 in Sikes, LA. She enjoyed being around her family the most and drinking coffee as she traveled to many places with her loving husband from the sandy shores of beaches to the mountain tops. She served as an East Texas Department...
Johnny Baptiste Constance, Jr.
Oct 26, 2023
Johnny Baptiste Constance, Jr, 77, of Jennings, Louisiana passed away on October 26, 2023. Johnny was employed as a cattle farmer and Zapata truck driver and security guard. Johnny retired as a security guard from Citidel Security and Wells Fargo.
Johnny (native of Johnson Bayou, LA) is survived by 4 children; 1 son, John B. Constance, III (Brittney) of Fannett,...
Reverend John A. Poerio
Oct 26, 2023
LAKE CHARLES – The Reverend John A. Poerio, 90, a priest of the Diocese of Lake Charles, died Thursday, October 26, in Villa Maria Retirement Center. He had been a priest for 63 years.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 8 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church with a Scripture Service at 6 p.m.
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