Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kirk Phillip Touchet
Feb 14, 2016
Kirk Phillip Touchet, 29, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Houston, Texas.Kirk loved spending time with his family and friends. He was the founder of S.T.A.T.I.C. car club.Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his parents, Darrell Bertrand and Patsy Touchet of Westlake; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Brent and Lacie Touchet of Westlake and...
Laurissa Mae Hyatt
Feb 13, 2016
Laurissa Hyatt, 86, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born on June 20, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas and moved with her family as a young child to Lake Charles where she lived her entire life.
Rissi, as her friends knew her, was a lover of music. She loved...
Eleanor Leona Gehrig
Feb 13, 2016
Eleanor Leona Gehrig, 93, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:43 AM on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in her residence.
Mrs. Gehrig was born on March 26, 1922 in Milwaukee, WI. She and her husband owned and worked together a meat processing plant in Milwaukee and family restaurant for several years in Menomonee Falls, WI before moving to Lake...
Elaythea "Susie" Leblue
Feb 12, 2016
Elaythea “Susie” LeBlue, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, February 12, 2016 in a local care facility.
Mrs. LeBlue was born July 15, 1922 in West Mansfield, OH and was the only daughter of seven children. She played high school basketball and baseball and moved to Louisiana in 1947, calling Cameron Parish home for most of her...
Ronnie James Breaux
Feb 12, 2016
Ronnie James Breaux, 67, of Bell City passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, in his residence.
Mr. Breaux was born on October 8, 1948, in Jennings and was raised in Sweetlake. He lived in Lake Charles until moving back to Sweetlake upon retirement. He was a 1966 graduate of Bell City High School, after graduation he served in...
Dr. Alvaro Javier O'Byrne
Feb 12, 2016
Alvaro Javier O’Byrne, MD, 54, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016.
Dr. O’Byrne was born on February 3, 1962 in Cali, Colombia, South America. He moved to New Orleans, LA in 1965. Dr. O’Byrne earned his MD and BS at LSU. He resided in New Orleans, where he owned the O'Byrne Eye Clinic, working with his...
Kenneth W. Wait
Feb 11, 2016
Kenneth Wayne Wait, 79, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:10 PM on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Wait is survived by his wife, Sylvia Wait; two children; five grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Harley.
A gathering of family members and friends will be on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 9:00 AM to...
Roger Price
Feb 11, 2016
Roger L. Price, 56, passed away on February 11, 2016 after a lengthy battle with health issues. Roger was a construction superintendent before his disability. He attended Living Way Church in Lake Charles. Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Roger is survived by his wife, Stacey; his children, David, Michael, and Molly Price; his step...
Barbara Bruno Frost
Feb 10, 2016
Barbara Bruno Frost, 78, of Lake Charles, LA died on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Hemphill, TX.
Barbara was born on February 7, 1938 in Sulphur, LA to Louis and Ruth Bruno. She grew up in a big family in Lake Charles, LA. Ms. Barbara enjoyed coloring, fishing, and collecting Elvis memorabilia. She also loved being around family and...
Mary Alice Castille
Feb 10, 2016
Mary Alice Castille, 84 of Carlyss, received her heavenly reward on February 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, LeeWood Castille. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and amazing grandmother. She was a faithful member of Choupique Baptist Church for over 30 years. Mary enjoyed eating out, especially at Holliers and spending time...
Robert Milton Davis
Feb 9, 2016
Robert Milton Davis, 76, of Lake Charles, LA died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in a local hospital.
Robert was born on October 27, 1939 in Shreveport, LA to Robert and Thelma Davis. He graduated from Marion High School in 1957 and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, LA. He carried on the family tradition as a barber which...
Donna Marie Comeaux
Feb 8, 2016
Donna Marie Comeaux, 50, of Lake Charles, LA died Monday, February 8, 2016.
Donna was born on September 28, 1965 in Lake Charles, LA to Donald and Shirley Taylor. Donna was the manager of Mary’s Lounge since 2002. She enjoyed watching wheel of fortune and being around family and friends.
She is survived by one daughter, Kayla...
Patricia Kaylynn Charles
Feb 8, 2016
Patricia KayLynn Martin Charles, 52, died Monday, February 8, 2016, in her residence.
Born in Pomona, California, Mrs. Charles was a fun-spirited, wild soul who loved to laugh and make those around her laugh. She was a wonderful cook for twelve years, which she did with pride until she was physically unable. It was at her job that...
Edgar Kennan Ramsey
Feb 7, 2016
Edgar K. Ramsey, 76, of Lake Charles, LA died Sunday, February 07, 2016 at Harbor Hospice Facility surrounded by his loving family.
Edgar was born on June 24, 1939 in Raphine, VA to Guy and Dura Mabel Ramsey. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking. Edgar liked listening to blue grass music, watching nascar and old westerns.
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Adele "Pecus" Harris
Feb 7, 2016
Adele “Pecus” Natali Harris, 85, of Lake Charles, died Sunday February 7, 2016 in the comfort of her home with her loving family at her side.
Adele was native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She received her Licensed Practical Nurse degree from SOWELA and worked for many years...
Kevin Wayne Manard
Feb 6, 2016
Kevin Wayne Manard, 57, of Vinton passed away on February 6, 2016 in a local care center. Kevin enjoyed training race horses and spending time with his grandson.
Kevin is survived by his wife of 28 years, Addie “Jeannie” Manard of Vinton; his daughter, Jessica F. Manard and his son, Jeramy Hebert both of Vinton; his grandson, Devin Harrington...
Thomas Matthew Courville
Feb 6, 2016
Thomas Matthew "Matt" Courville, 40, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, February 06, 2016 in a Houston hospital.
Mr. Courville lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and attended McNeese State University. He worked his younger years in construction and as a Salesman for Prien Memorial Park. He was...
Mary Elizabeth Watson
Feb 6, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Watson, 86, of Merryville, LA died Saturday, February 6, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on March 29, 1929 in Merryville, LA to Alfred and Mary Perry.
Mary lived her whole life in Merryville, LA, with the exception of a few years in Abbeville. She loved cooking for her family, and always cooked...
Victoria Ann Meyers
Feb 6, 2016
Victoria “Vickie” Ann Meyers, 51, of Sulphur passed away on February 6, 2016 in her residence. She enjoyed bingo but her pride and joy were her grandchildren.
Vickie is survived by her husband of 20 years, James G. Meyers of Sulphur; her mother, Pearl Collins of Lake Charles; her 2 grandchildren, Crystar “Star” Collins-Molitor and J. J. Simmons Collins both...
