Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kevin Louis Ignatius Adams
Dec 6, 2015
Kevin Adams, 56, of Iowa, LA passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Mr. Kevin enjoyed passing his time at home watching Nascar, tennis, and cheering for the New Orleans Saints. He loved making memories with family and friends. While playing guitar was something he loved to do, he also loved being outdoors while hunting and fishing. Left to cherish...
James Dale Baker
Dec 5, 2015
James Dale Baker, 77, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. James loved to hunt and fish but his biggest love was his grandkids. James was a Eucharistic minister at St. Theresa Catholic Church and delivered Holy Communion to the sick and to the nursing homes. He swam in the senior Olympics for the past several years. James also served...
Pierre Moise Patin
Dec 5, 2015
Pierre M. “Pete” Patin, 52, of Moss Bluff passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Vidor, TX. Pete was born on September 5, 1963 in Lafayette and was raised in Lake Charles. He was a 1982 graduate of Barbe High School where he was an officer in the band. Pete also attended McNeese State University and was a band...
Kenneth "Buddy" Bateman
Dec 4, 2015
Kenneth Nelson “Buddy” Bateman, 74, of Lake Charles, LA died at11:45 PM on Friday, December 4, 2015 in a local care facility. Mr. Bateman was born February 17, 1941 in Nitro, WV, lived a number of years in Chicago, IL, and has lived in Lake Charles for the past eleven years. He served his country in the U.S. Army for...
Christine "Chris" Stracener
Dec 4, 2015
Christine “Chris” “Aunt Teenie” Babineaux Stracener, 60, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:48 AM on Friday, December 4, 2015 in her residence. Mrs. Stracener was born October 15, 1955 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a life-long resident. She was a 1974 graduate of LaGrange High School. She worked as a bookkeeper throughout her career and was a...
Barbara B. Reiser
Dec 4, 2015
Barbara Bulechek Reiser, 69, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015, in Kingwood, Texas of long-time cardiac complications. She was surrounded by her children and family. Born August 13, 1946, in Santa Monica, California, to Annelle and Russell Bulechek, she was a resident of Lake Charles her entire life until recently when she moved to Kingwood, Texas...
Brenda Kay Bonnette
Dec 4, 2015
Brenda Kay Bonnette, 69, of Westlake passed away at 12:02 AM on Friday, December 04, 2015 in a local care facility. Ms. Bonnette was born on February 22, 1946 in Lake Charles and lived all of her life in Westlake. She enjoyed playing bingo and had a huge heart for all animals especially dogs. Those left to cherish her memory...
Vivian "Puffy" Denton
Dec 3, 2015
Vivian “Puffy” Denton, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Puffy is survived by her 2 children Renee Burke and husband Charles of Sulphur and Rhonda Kyle and her husband, Jody of Carlyss; 3 grandchildren, Ricky Stout, Josey Kyle and wife Chelsey and Mandy Kyle; 4 great grandchildren, Heidi and Daltin Stout and Charlie and Levi Kyle; 3 brothers,...
Janet Claire Edmondson
Dec 3, 2015
Janet Claire Edmondson, 62, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:05 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2015 in a local hospice facility. Mrs. Edmondson was born on September 4, 1953 in Lake Charles. She lived in Lake Charles all of her life and was a 1971 graduate of LaGrange High School. Mrs. Edmondson was a member of Our Lady Queen...
Virgie "J.J" Texada
Dec 3, 2015
Virgie “J.J.” Texada, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:25 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2015 in a local care facility. Mrs. Texada is survived by her daughter, Karen Merrill of Moss Bluff; sons, David I. Texada of Swords, LA and Jeffrey L. Texada of Lake Charles, LA; grandchildren, Matthew S. Merrill, Mark E. Merrill, William J. Texada, and...
Ernest Simien, Jr.
Dec 2, 2015
Ernest Simien Jr., 85, of Beaumont, TX died in a local care facility on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Ernest was born on March 8, 1930 in Lawtell, LA to Ernest and Alma Simien. He enjoyed spending time with his dog “Bruce”. Ernest loved helping people that couldn’t help themselves. He also loved donating his time and efforts to others. He...
Logan Hereford
Dec 2, 2015
Logan Hereford, 68, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on December 2, 2015 in Galveston, TX. Logan was born on December 2, 1947 in Beaumont, TX to James and Jesse Hereford. He was a very wise man who loved his family and friends and always had time to listen. Logan enjoyed marksman shooting and Ham Radio. He was a man...
James Milton Stewart
Dec 1, 2015
James Milton Stewart, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:43 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in a local hospital. Mr. Stewart was born July 3, 1922 in Crowley, LA, where he was a 1939 graduate of Crowley High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the World War II in the Pacific Theater. He lived...
David Bird
Dec 1, 2015
David DeWayne Bird, 55, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 5:07 am at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. David was a God fearing man who loved church and the word of God. He loved to fish, hunt and he loved football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs. David loved to joke around. He was always in good spirits and never...
Dorothy Sue Carter
Dec 1, 2015
Dorothy Sue Carter, 58, of Grand Chenier, died Tuesday December 1, 2015. Dorothy was a native of Albany, Georgia and a resident of Grand Chenier for the past 23years. She retired as chief steward in the United States Merchant Marine and employed with the Louisiana Department of Transportation. She is survived by her husband, Neil S. Carter, Grand Chenier; parents,...
Samuel Roy Hodges
Nov 29, 2015
On November 29, 2015 Samuel Roy Hodges, lovingly surrounded by his family, made a swift journey across Jordan’s chilly waters to meet his heavenly Father and a beloved host that has gone on before. “Roy”, as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren and many friends, was born on November 10, 1924, in Ragley, Louisiana, to Samuel Henry and Julia...
John Eddie Demarie
Nov 29, 2015
John E. Demarie, 70, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:00 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in his residence. Mr. Demarie was born August 28, 1945 in Oxnard, CA and was native and life resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was a1963 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, where he was a three year football letterman as both an...
Hulen Charles Landry
Nov 28, 2015
Hulen Charles Landry, 82, met his Savior Saturday, November 28, 2015 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren as they prayed, sang hymns and quoted Scripture over him. It was truly a Homegoing day that his family will never forget. He was born July 31, 1933 in Lacassine, LA to Vena and Lucy LeBouef Landry. He leaves to cherish his...
Michelle Cortes
Nov 27, 2015
Michelle Cortes, 43, of Lake Charles, LA died in a local care facility surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born on June 3, 1972 in Paterson, NJ to Juan Cortes and Iris Santiago. She loved boxing, crocheting, and being around family and friends. Michelle enjoyed her dogs and working out. She left this world “Undefeated”. She is survived by...
Bel Elender Taylor
Nov 27, 2015
Bel E. Taylor, 92, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died Friday, November 27, 2015 in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family present and in spirit. Bel was born on August 16, 1923 in Lake Charles, LA to Winnie “Bill” and Lily Elender. She was known for her love of her family and friends. Bel was strong in her faith...
